Death sentence for John Junkin in Centerville murder case
John Junkin, convicted of first degree murder for the February 5 crime against Ottumwa singer Clara Rosen, was sentenced to death by hanging. The verdict came after under four hours of deliberation, with a crowd surrounding the Centerville courtroom as Junkin faced execution in July 1910 at Fort Madison.
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Court House
Centerville
John Junkin
Clara Rosen
M. A. Roberts
Agar Rested Case Against Rock Island Charges
Agar Packing company rested its case seeking 350000 damages against Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway for alleged rate discrimination in Des Moines on June 2. Rock Island lawyers then moved to direct a verdict for the defendant. Judge Howe took the motion under advisement.
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Rock Island Claims Company
Des Moines
Agar Packing Company
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Agar Company
Rock Island
Rail
Way Corporation
Howe
Chicago Couple Drowned in Washington Harbor Collision
Chicago reports Luke O'Donnell and his wife drowned after a rowboat collision at Washington Harbor. Two others narrowly escaped, and authorities investigated the incident.
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Chicago
Luke O'Donnell
Washington Jhark
Strike at Philadelphia Prompt in Rapid Transit Power Hous
Labor leaders in Philadelphia plan a massive demonstration as President Timothy Healy and Nathaniel B. Hone threaten to call out power house workers if streetcar operators fail to secure a win. The parade aims to mobilize 16 000 building traders council members with 40 000 textile workers possibly joining.
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Ron
Philadelphia
Timothy Healy
International Brotherhood of Stationery Engineers
Nathaniel B. Hone
Electricians’ Union
Building Traders’ Council of Philadelphia
Fights Pardon of Smith Arraigns Ex Judge for Embezzlement
Clarence Darrow and Edgar J Masters accuse ex Judge Abner Smith of embezzlement and other offenses during the pardon hearing before Governor Deneen and the state board of pardons in Springfield Illinois. The hearing resumes as Smith defends his bid for a full pardon.
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Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Springfield
Clarence S. Darrow
Healy
Bank of America of Chicago
Abner Smith
Deneen
State Board of Pardons
Smith
Darrow
Steamer Admiral Boresen Escapes Ice Floes Near Newfoundland
North Sydney June 2. The Norwegian steamer Admiral Boresen, from Cardiff to Wabana, was imprisoned for several days by huge Newfoundland ice floes. Captain Wiarsner feared for forty eight hours that the ship would be crushed. A wind shift created a passage and the vessel freed herself.
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North Sydney
C. B
Newfoundland
Admiral Boresen
Cardiff
Wales
Wabana
N. F
Wiarsner
Railroad Wins Hay Case Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled against the Interstate Commerce Commission in the hay reconsignment case involving Southern Railway. The decision limits the commission’s power to fix charges for hay shipments passing through East St. Louis.
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Supreme Court of United States
Interstate Commission
Washington
Southern Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
East St. Louis
Supreme Court of the United States
Man Dies In Chute Accident At Burlington Plant
Howell N. Higbee superintendent of track construction at the People's Gas and Electric company fell fifty feet into a chute while clearing cinders and was smothered. His body slid headfirst into a wagon minutes later. He was the son of Colonel George Higbee, company president.
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Burlington
People’s Gas and Electric Company
Howell N. Higbee
George Higbee
Cruzen Body Not Found After River Search
Oskaloosa Iowa June 2 Ralph Cruzen thought drowned in Skunk river near his home remains missing after an organized forty eight hour search. The river was dragged over a half mile by experienced workers and fifty pounds of dynamite was exploded without result. The Cruzen family offered a $200 reward for recovery of the body.
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Oskaloosa
Ralph Cruzen
Skunk River
Cruzen
Dr. Haldane Clemison Held on Murder Charge
Chicago reports Dr. Haldane Clemison formally charged with murdering his wife. He attended the funeral under police guard as detectives seek poison evidence from a medical exam of the stomach. He now admits the burglary tale was false and the silverware was hidden to appear real.
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Chicago
Haldane Cleminson
O'Brien
Cleminson
Parson Davies Rises From Irish Schooldays to Boxing Fame
Charles E. Davies known as Parson Davies rose from a nine year old immigrant education in Ireland to sports glory. He managed boxers including Jim Hall Bob Fitzsimmons Peter Jackson Jack Burke and Paddy Ryan and was once rated wealthier than most. William H. Vanderbilt gave him the nickname during a Madison Square Garden six day walk.
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Charles E. Davies
Madison Square Garden
New York
William H. Vanderbilt
Davies
Delavan Smith Trial Over Malice in Panama Saal Libel Case
Indianapolis June 2 Judge Anderson presided as Delavan Smith and Charles Williams faced criminal libel charges over articles alleging graft in the Panama Saal purchase. The government fought to bar defense evidence, but the judge ruled malice must be proven and allowed the evidence, signaling a publisher-friendly stance.
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Anderson
Indianapolis
District of Columbia
Iowa Masons Report Largest Annual Increase in Membership
Davenport Iowa June 2 The Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa opened a three day session with Grand Master P J Martin presiding and 800 visiting Masons in attendance The sixty sixth annual communication revealed 41075 members an increase of 1577 in the past year the largest in Iowa Masonry history
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Davenport
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
P. J. Martin
Waterloo
Lowa Grand Lodge
Newton N. Parvis
Lowa
United Presbyterian Assembly Decries Overchurched Nation
Knoxville June 2 United Presbyterian general assembly heard Dr Henry Wallace former pastor now editor of an Iowa publication declare the country overchurched and that the church would be in better shape if it had half as many preachers paid double salaries He urged a major overhaul of church staffing and finances.
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Knoxville
Tenn
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Henry Wallace
Iowa
United States
Severe drought threatens crops in multiple Chinese provinces
Reports from Kangsu Anhwei Kiangsi Hoban and Shantung indicate a severe drought endangering crops. The same districts faced drought four years earlier and received American contributions then assisting relief efforts.
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Shanghai
Kangusu
Anhwei
Kiangsi
Hoban
Shantung
Hearts of Man and Wife Die in Sudden Collapse
June 2 in Pottstown George Smith died suddenly of heart failure. His wife, stricken by the shock, collapsed and died shortly after. The two deaths are linked by the immediate tragedy and heart failure is listed as the cause of both.
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Pottstown
George Smith
Bach
Wright brothers once Iowans had Cedar Rapids ties
Cedar Rapids, June 2. The Wright brothers of airship fame are identified as Iowans. Loren Wright runs the ship factory. two brothers attended local grammar schools, Kate sister appeared in magazines, and the father served as U B church pastor before becoming a bishop in Ohio. A Dayton home day is planned June 13 featuring the Wright brothers.
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Cedar Rapids
Wright Brothers of Airship Fame
Loren
Coe College
Loren Wright
Kate
Old Ward
Adams School
United Brethren Church
Ohio
Dayton
Wright Brothers
Copper executive held in contempt by federal judge
Vice President Baglin of United Copper company was found in contempt by Judge Lacombe in the U S circuit court and was ordered into custody for allegedly allowing removal of the firm’s books from its New York office in violation of a court order.
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Copper Company
New York
Baglin
United Copper Company
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Sentenced for Land Frauds in Portland Court
In Portland Oregon June 2 Judge Hunt fined former United States District Attorney John Hall $1000 and sentenced him to sixty days in jail. Hall was convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government in the Butte Creek Land Live Stock and Lumber company land fraud cases.
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Portland
Ore
Hunt
United States District
John Hall
Hall
Butte Creek Land
Live Stock and Lumber Company
Thornton Enterprise Editor on Trial for Assault
Mason City Louisiana June 2 Sam Sherman editor and proprietor of the Thornton Enterprise faces district court trial for attempted criminal assault of the fifteen year old daughter of W F Parish.
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Mason City
Sam
Sherman
The
Thornton Enterprise
W. F. Parish
Mason City Boy Drowns in Local Swim Attempt
Mason City, Iowa. Freddie Nagle aged ten drowned north of the city while swimming with a group of boys. The body was recovered a short time later.
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Mason City
Freddie Nagle
Auto Racers Start 4000 Mile Endurance Run Seattle Bound
Five motor cars begin from New York City Hall in a 4000 mile endurance race toward Seattle for a $2000 trophy offered by M Roberts Guggenheim. The field shows high performance cars and seasoned drivers. The event kicks off with a ceremonial start and anticipation of tough stages across states.
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New York
M. Roberts Guggenheim
New York City Hall
Seattle
First Aeroplane Flight In Texas Reported In Brownsville
Brownsville Texas June 2 The first aeroplane flight in Texas occurred when inventor Prentiss Newman ascended about seventy five feet and flew a distance of three hundred yards marking a historic achievement for aviation in the state.
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Texas
Brownsville
Tex
Prentiss Newman
Markets report cattle hogs and sheep futures summary
Chicago markets show hogs steady to mixed grading and cattle, sheep prices varied. Estimated receipts: hogs 27000, cattle 19000, sheep 12000 with day’s activity noting lighter hogs and weaker hog grades and mixed packers. Western cattle and Texas steers contributed to steady to lower overall tone.
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Texas
Chicago Market Report June 2 1909
Market summary shows active trading with gains across bulk and ship's grades noted. Beef and light shipments sold mixed, with heavy ranges around 7 50, while rough and cattle offerings were weak. Sheep prices fell by 10 to 15 points. grain firmed in limited sessions. Beach-Wickham Grain Co. provided the report from Chicago.
Senate Opens Night Sessions Over Tariff Debate
Washington June 2 Senate began night sessions to debate the cotton cloth schedule of the tariff bill. Senator Aldrich challenged reading briefs for British interests while Senator Dolliver protested. Cummins proposes a 2 percent tax on incomes over five thousand dollars.
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Cummins
Aldrich
Dolliver
Washington
Senate
Alarich
Charges anger Berlin over U S tariff influence claims
Berlin reports that Washington senators accuse Germany of trying to sway U S tariff legislation by supplying wage data. Officials in the interior and foreign ministries note the wages cited are higher than those German manufacturers presented to the House Ways and Means Committee in hearings. The information was prepared in response to a State Department request.
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Berlin
Washington
United States
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Ministry of the Interior
Foreign Office
State Department
Tennesseeans in Court Contempt Guilty Six Granted Postponement
Washington June 2 Former Sheriff Shipp and five other Tennesseeans convicted of contempt of the U S Supreme Court asked for a delay to file petitions for a rehearing. The court granted the request and released the six men on bond until the next term.
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Washington
Shipp
Supreme Court of the United States
Treasury reports May deficit and year total near forecasts
The May deficit was 5,453,955 with total receipts 53,332,410 and disbursements 58,786,265. For eleven months the deficit stands at 97,858,102 as cash balance reached 118,959,764 and working balance 40,329,000. Officials say the full year deficit will fall short of the 112,000,000 estimate.
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Treasury
Washington
Zeppelin Airship Postpones Ascensions Due to Repairs
Count Zeppelin telegraphs the Reichstag that invitations for ascensions in his new airship are postponed for six weeks while damaged parts undergo complete restoration.
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Berlin
Count Zeppelin
Reichstag
Frank Gotch to Wed in Chicago This Fall
Frank Gotch world wrestling champion will marry Miss Minnie Warner of Chicago early in the fall, announced by friends of Miss Warner.
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Frank Gotch
Chicago
Minnie Warner
Warner
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Fort Madison
Josn Junkin
DR. Cleminson
Charles E. (“Parson”) Davies
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News Sund
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China
Sam Sherman
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
North American Live Stock Commission Company
U.S
Chicago, Ill
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