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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
1
Chicago reports that Dr. Reinhart testified Mrs. Cleminson died hours before help arrived and that inhaling chloroform rather than swallowing caused death. Prosecution presented house photographs and evidence. defense claims and juror reactions described.
New Orleans reports Henry N. Hart a collector for the Illinois Central railway was arrested on charges of being short two thousand dollars in his accounts and released under bond. The case centers on discrepancies in transit revenue and bookkeeping.
Mrs William Hayes Chapman widow of a 76 year old bridegroom who died leaving her 10 million dollars has returned to America. She says she fled Europe to escape titled admirers but hints at possible engagement with General Spiridovitch of the Russian army amid rumors of a match with the son of Lord Falconer.
A petition for a rehearing in the John R. Walsh Chicago banker case was filed in the United States circuit court of appeals. The filing claims the ruling upholding the guilty verdict rested on a misconception of law and improper evidence, and urges reconsideration of several trial errors related to charges and jury indictment limits.
President Taft woke in his private car and was greeted by a citizens committee before breakfast with Congressman Bartlett. He toured the State Fair grounds where thousands cheered and saw Taft themed decorations before departing by train for Savannah.
Milwaukee authorities banished Pat Crowe once known as a kidnapper and now reportedly a minister in Chicago. Crowe was seen in a Grand avenue saloon and ordered to leave by Chief Janssen under police policy against suspicious characters. Despite years of reformation, Crowe remains an undesirable citizen in Milwaukee.
A Chicago and Oak Park elevated line clash over smoking led to several arrests after a passenger defied warnings. Detectives used revolvers to clear a car, two officers wounded, lumberman J D AtuIley badly cut escaping onto the tracks.
Miss Julia Holmer and Captain John Berry flew the Melba II balloon from St. Louis aiming to lift Lahm’s cap. They reported passing Hollow Rock Tennessee 240 miles southeast of St. Louis at 6 10 this morning after about fourteen hours aloft.
Washington November 4 The Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reports a strong outlook for crop yields arguing the population growth will not strain supplies. He notes 1908 output valued at 7.25 billion dollars and expects this year to match or exceed it. Durum wheat is highlighted as expanding the potential, thriving especially west of the Dakotas with minimal moisture. Raleigh NC November 4 The Farmers National Congress opens with British Ambassador Bryce delivering the principal address and former Secretary of the Navy Herbert attending, along with Secretary Wilson anticipated to attend amid many western delegates.
Chicago reports the death of John M. Smyth a pioneer millionaire merchant and politician. He was a close business associate of John R Walsh and reportedly exhausted himself in efforts to straighten Walshs tangled financial affairs.
Washington reports show Nicaragua revolutionists increasing in men and arms and gaining practical control of a considerable part of the country.
Harlem Timms of Grand Rapids was sentenced to ninety days at the Detroit house of correction by Justice Vandermullen for stealing a kiss from 17 year old Miss Delia Romeyn in Holland Michigan. The incident occurred as she alighted from a Grand Rapids train and Timms followed her, reportedly grabbing her in a dark corner.
John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor, says he is willing to go to jail if the Supreme Court sustains his nine month sentence for contempt. He plans to appeal at the AFL convention in Toronto and argues trial by jury is a constitutional right. He notes ongoing legal efforts to overturn the sentence. The piece also asks if French birth rates have risen after years of decline.
Urbana Illinois November 4 the council of administration of the University of Illinois has expelled F D Wheeler of Sterling for hazing and dismissed H P McGregor of Champaign and R K Doherty of Morris for the rest of the academic year for the same offense.
On arrival in New York Mrs Philip Snowden suffragist of non-militant persuasion plans a lecture tour on British politics and the suffrage question. She travels west to Lincoln Nebraska hoping to meet Mr Bryan and may lecture in New Haven on the university extension scheme.
E M Newman, a Chicago publisher, returned from a six months Africa tour. He claimed Roosevelt was distressed by reports of his slaughter campaigns. Newman said Roosevelt shoots only specimens for the Smithsonian Institute and lions seen as menaces by locals.
Information from Washington says the looting of the First National Bank of Mineral Point is complete. The comptroller of the currency states shareholders must cover the full bank capital stock, totaling over $100,000. A local attorney floated civil suits against directors for full liability, citing negligence.
Philadelphia on November 4 reports Archbishop Ryan condemning current football as barbarous following the fatal injury of Michael Burke, a student who died after an accident Saturday. He advocates switching to association football.
A blaze of unknown origin swept Cayuga Indiana, destroying about half the town's business district and causing total losses estimated at sixty thousand dollars. The fire raged through commercial blocks causing extensive damage to shops and storefronts. No injuries were reported as authorities investigated the cause.
Paris reports Madame Steinheil facing charges of murdering her husband Adolphe and her stepmother Mme Japy. Her trial featured dramatic testimony and a later confession from a supposed accomplice named Jean Lefevre, who claimed involvement in the killings and escape.
In Des Moines on November 4 a push by friends and students seeks to make Seerley of the Iowa State Normal school president of the State Teachers Association. The effort, planned by supporters, notes the presidency is an honor and that the executive committee handles most duties.
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded fifty acts of bravery across the United States and Canada, with about 33,000 dollars distributed as 23 silver and 27 bronze medals. Most honorees are U S residents, including 22 from Ohio and 12 from Athens. Fourteen recipients faced death as the acted hero.
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