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Newspaper
Seward Weekly Gateway
Location
Seward, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
4
A condensed weekly dispatch lists trials and legal moves from San Francisco to Seattle and beyond. Disputed jury verdicts in Tirey Ford’s bribery case prompt grand jury scrutiny. Nome defense testimony questions motive in a murder trial. Seattle custody suits and local court actions appear alongside regional sports results and notable deaths.
In Goldfield Nevada on October 10 the jury acquitted Jack Hines of murdering Count Podhorski. Dr. Von Wedelsteck testified October 7 that Hines was insane when he shot Podhorski but not insane at present.
Wireless message from Vallejo California reports the station is in working order despite a delay in transmission evident in the message received confirming normal operation.
President Diax invites Secretary Root and party members to a conference to receive the highest honors as a transmission delay persists. Local reception follows in Mexico City with the Root delegation present.
Lexington, Kentucky. October 4. Julia Gentry arrested on charge of subornation of perjury in the Caleb Powers case. Arrest creates a stir, and further arrests on the same charge are expected.
Seattle works notice reports J H Coo named temporary assistant general manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship line to succeed W E B Pearce, general freight agent, amid transmission delay.
Boise report states Claramee S Darrow the lawyer famed for Haysood and Pettibone cases is dying from a brain abscess. Details on his condition are limited.
Reports from San Francisco and New York note future fights for Jack Johnson with Jim Flynn in Colima on October 2 and Tommy Burns versus Gunner Moir slated for November after delays in transmission. Also cited are health updates on Charles Darrow, artist Frederick P. Earle, and jurist T. V. Halsey amid a bribery trial disruption.
United Mine Workers of America president John Mitchell goes to his Indianapolis office for the first time in three months and shows signs of recovery from a recent illness.
In this city residents talk about Judge Wickersham as a potential delegate to Congress to succeed Thomas jCa, reflecting local interest in national representation.
Four masked gunmen robbed the National Bank of this city, blowing open the vault and escaping with $500,000. A fatal incident occurred when Sheriff Seddon attempted to stop them as they fled, leaving serious injuries in their wake.
Nineteen prominent lumbermen were indicted today by the grand jury in the United States district court for conspiracy to defraud through the use of mail fraud schemes.
Pettibone the Federation official is ill again and the defense fights postponement of the trial hoping bail may be granted allowing liberty during proceedings.
Boise Idaho October 10 Judge Wood said Pettibone may be admitted to bail if the Federation leader is not in physical condition for trial to begin next week. The district court recessed this morning awaiting health status updates.
New York October report states that the insurance fraud case involving net life insurance plans will be postponed for several weeks because District Attorney Jerome has not yet prepared his evidence.
Secretary Cortelyou says he will resign from the treasury department and public service at the start of next year to accept the presidency of the Washington railway while on a hunting trip in Helena Montana in October.
York reports the United States treasurer will inject more money into circulation to curb raids on the stock market, aiming to stabilize markets and deter manipulation.
Oct 9 Tangier report says Sir Harry MacLean is held by bandits who demand 150000 dollars for his release. The Hague dispatch notes approval by the peace conference committee of the Anglo American arbitration project, part of the proposed pact.
French forces repelled Moors in a bloody clash near Tangier yesterday, following a firefight that left casualties on both sides. The engagement underscores ongoing tensions in the region during October.
The whaler Narwhal arrived in San Francisco from Unalaska carrying the Mik kelsen expedition crew bound for the Arctic.
In North Sydney N S October 10 Marconi arrives to install a wireless station aimed at completing a world spanning communication circuit. The project seeks to connect distant continents by radiotelegraphy.
Wireless report says the RB Steamer Mariposa is out of oil with 000 aboard and 100 miles from port. A relief steamer is dispatched to tow and bring her to safety west of the coast, while passengers await rescue.
Norfolk dated note reports the Washington and Tennessee sailing this afternoon from Hampton Roads for the Pacific coast.
Tokio reports major newspapers urge Japan to pursue alliance with the United States. They argue Japan will soon possess the strongest economic and military footing on the Pacific, shaping regional power dynamics.
In Yokohama on October 12 the government announced plans for a large project now nearly finished. Officials stated construction details are practical and ready for deployment.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans will retire from the active list of the navy after taking leave to the Pacific, with plans to depart in October. Evans has served in the Navy for several decades and is noted for his leadership during his tenure.
In Kingston Jamaica on Oct 12 sixteen revolutionists were sentenced to death today. The court handed down the verdict after a regional trial, amid tensions over the uprising.
Al Kaufman overwhelmed Dave Darry in Philadelphia last night as his seconds threw in the sponge in the third round signaling a decisive win for the Californian.
New York reports traction magnate Thomas Ryan will stand trial on charges he looted municipal ferries through jobbing transactions valued in the millions. The case centers on alleged illicit dealings involving city ferries and related contracts.
Oct 12 General Manager F. E. Ward of the Great Northern railroad resigns today leaving the company to choose a successor. Ward’s departure ends a long tenure guiding operations and overseeing schedules and maintenance.
Secretary Taft arrived at the American consulate in Hongkong this morning and was given a reception this afternoon. He is expected to sail for Manila tonight.
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