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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1909
Page
1
A woman from Epworth is held in connection with the death of her husband Charles Nance. The case arose after he died in the matron's quarters as jurors return a verdict charging her with poisoning.
Iowa state laboratory analysis at Iowa City confirms strychnine poisoning as the cause of death for Charles Nance of Epworth. Lucy Nance, wife of the deceased, is held for murder following a coroner's jury finding and inquest verdict dated Nov 5 1909.
The second chapter of the First National Bank of Mineral Point failure saw vice president Phil Allen Jr. appear before a La Crosse federal grand jury after leaving jail in Madison. An embezzlement indictment was returned. alleged losses reach about half a million dollars with estimates up to 700000. Government examiners call the bank the most thoroughly looted institution of its size in history.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, chairman of the National Monetary Commission, explains proposed monetary plans following an elaborate dinner in the Congress hotel banquet hall in Chicago.
President Taft arrived in Augusta at 6:30 to rest with Major Jos. Cumming as host. He is greeted like a homecoming with a festive procession through crowded streets. He will attend church tomorrow and golf Monday, then open the Georgia Carolina Fair.
A speaker addressed 250 Commercial Club members detailing the commission's operations and purposes in general terms and urged cooperation from the western region.
C B Buxton of Travis defeats A W Tillinghast of Philadelphia in the final three up two to play to claim the principal trophy in a Atlantic City golf tourney. Walter J Travis the former national champion falls to Buxton one up in the semi finals with the 18th hole deciding the match.
Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa denounces Speaker Cannon and allies Aldrich and Payne in a Marquette club address Chicago Illinois November 6 191? amid claims insurgents gain public support. He vows no quarter asks for an arbiter other than not Aldrich Payne or Cannon.
Charles L Warriner, charged with misappropriating 54560 of Big Four railroad funds, was freed on $20000 bail. He admitted responsibility for the shortage but claimed others are involved, then said he admitted nothing. The shortage totals about 100000 with the rest offset by property to the company. Railroad counsel says disappearance due to speculation and blackmail.
A University of Copenhagen consistory unanimously refused a National Geographic Society committee permission to attend the examination of Dr. Cook’s records. The member cited independence, saying the university will examine technical records alone and Dr. Cook must approve any attendance.
South Bend Indiana reports Enoch Highshew shot in the back of the head while riding home to Nishwat. No crew to the murdered, authorities investigating the ambush.
Drake defeated Iowa University 17 to 14 at Des Moines in a dramatic clash that shattered Iowa's claim to the state title. Standout plays by Burcham Evans and Purdy highlighted Drake's fast attack, while Murphy and Hyland scored for Iowa in a valiant second-half surge.
Count Von Bernstorff the German Ambassador to Washington told a large audience at the American Academy of Political and Social Science that Germany pursues only commercial world policy with no territorial ambitions. He spoke on The Development of Germany as a World Power and was introduced by Charlemagne Tower, former ambassador to Germany.
The Paris murder trial of Mme Marguerite Steinheil captures global attention as she faces charges of killing her husband and his mother. Reporters note the sensational nature of proceedings under the Napoleonic code with aggressive questioning and intrusive past-life accusations.
On Tuesday night Dubuque business leaders met at the Dubuque Club to organize a commercial corporation with a capital of fifty thousand dollars. They discussed methods to revitalize local commerce and attract investment into the city.
City business leaders back a new Dubuque industrial corporation with a $50 000 capital and a nine member board to assess funds. A meeting at the Dubuque Club Tuesday aims to organize cooperation for urban development and commercial upbuilding.
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