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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
6
The wife of juror Robert F. Bain testifies he received 400 dollars for qualification and was promised 3,000 more to secure disagreement or acquittal. The statement, sworn to by Bain’s wife, notes a detective approach and claims M’Namara would be railroaded. Bain, a Civil War veteran, did not disclose cash sources.
Los Angeles December 4 district attorney reports Burt H Franklin a defense investigator offered 400 to qualify juror Bain then promised 3500 more to vote for acquittal or force a hung jury in the McNamara bribery case. Mrs Bain testified Franklin visited Oct 6 and discussed a home loan and other favors while showing a roll of greenbacks.
Washington reports treasury estimates project total government expenses at 745,834,562 for the coming year, down 21,283,921 from last two years. Public works funding falls from 12,060,060 to 100,716,701 while pensions, executive establishment, and agriculture see reductions, with military and naval needs offsetting savings. Panama canal work rises to 45,460,000, and Secretary Meyers proposes continuing the two-battleship naval plan.
Spokane dispatch reports Jim Rowan a 67 year old trackwalker who has served the Northern Pacific for 32 years will spend Christmas in Ireland with his birth family. His request was approved by the company and a fund was raised by railroad friends to cover expenses during his abroad visit.
Cedar Rapids, December 4. Joseph Poharsky a well known young business man shot himself twice in the breast today in an apparent suicide attempt. Overwork and ill health are given as probable causes. doctors fear he will die.
Washington December 4 The Supreme Court today considered the application of counsel for the Chicago beef packers for a stay of their proceedings. The action centers on a major antitrust matter affecting the meat industry and involves significant legal questions. The Court will decide whether to suspend ongoing enforcement pending further review.
In Chicago a defendant faced charges for violating the Sherman antitrust law. A stay and bail were requested until the court ruled on the constitutionality of the statute as a criminal provision.
The record lists temperatures with Buchanan Optical Co. markings. The minimum temperature occurred at 1 a.m. at 24 degrees and the maximum at 4 p.m. at 27 degrees.
Tonight Waterloo retailers will hear David J Murphy of Dubuque secretary of the Federation of Iowa Retail Dealers and Ab bott of Marshalltown speak. The meeting aims to plan Waterloo affiliation with the state body to protect and advance retailers. All merchants are urged to attend. For gentlemen San Felice $0 cigar.
Harry Kewe 35 died instantly when his car, traveling north on Bog Avenue Road, rolled over twice and crushed the right side of his skull. The fatal accident occurred about 140 feet north of the Bartles-Sweney plant as witnesses looked on. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday.
A fatal automobile crash near Solon left Mr. Kehe dead after his touring car, traveling at high speed, left the road on a rough, elevated stretch. Eyewitness Mr Cutler reported loss of control as the center of the road rose, wrecking the car and injuring Kehe, with his death confirmed by a physician. Three young Chicago guests were delayed at a theatre and not found at home that afternoon. The car, bought last July, had minimal wear and exhibited steering gear failure before the tragedy.
Washington December 4 A scathing denunciation of the anti trust league by Rep Littleton of New York was followed by a Mann resolution to form a seven member committee to investigate the attack on Littleton A petition by Henry J Martin of the anti trust league for Littleton's impeachment followed. Washington November 4 Both houses convened with most members present as Martin Littleton accused Martin and Wall Street bear operator David Lane of aiding steel stock depression Bryan references and denials of trust affiliations marked the speech. Littleton defended his position on the committee and rejected retirement claims while denouncing Martin Logan and the Commoner.
Teheran December 4 The national council telegraphed an appeal for aid to the American congress and to world parliaments. Assemblies at Kerman and other cities have telegraphed to Mr Shuster praising his services and affirming their confidence in him.
The Union National Bank announced suspension by a board resolution and said it is now under the control of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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