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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

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Quarters of Million Bituminous Miners Idle

Reports from Indianapolis and Des Moines show about a quarter million bituminous miners idle due to failed wage scale talks under the United Mine Workers of America. Some regions remain operating while others pause. officials foresee a quick settlement as districts hold meetings and leaders change positions on officers.

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Senator Davis Arrested After Street Fight in Little Rock

In Little Rock on April 1 Senator Jefferson Davis and Assistant District Attorney T. E. Helm clashed in a street fight. Davis was fined $25 for disturbing the peace and Helm $10 for assault. Davis claimed Helm tried to assassinate him. Helm said he was struck for an insulting remark. Davis later armed with a pistol was arrested on a charge of carrying a deadly weapon.

Little Rock Ark Jefferson Davis Helm Lite Rock United States Jeff Davis T. E. Helm Davis Helmyn Arkansas

Admiral Evans on Shore Once More

The battleship Connecticut arrived off Coronado at six this morning. Admiral Evans was brought ashore in a tender to San Diego where he will receive treatment for rheumatism at mineral hot springs in San Luis Obispo. He said physicians advise the springs offer relief from pains that worsen in sea air and aboard ship.

San Diego Cali Batttleship Connecticut Coronado Admiral Evans Magdaléna Bay Evans San Luis Oblapo Associated Press

Getting Ready to Land Troops in Hayti Dispatch

A Port au Prince dispatch reports the situation in Hayti as extremely grave with complete anarchy and states American warships are preparing to land troops. The warning comes amid rising tensions and international concern as the crisis unfolds.

Port Au Prince Paris Port Au Princé Hayti

Defrauded States Blizzard Hits Red Valley Year Worst

Springfield, ML April 1 The Illinois Central Railroad accused of fraud in state semi annual statements seeks $15,000,000 in back payments. Amended bill prepared by W H Boss alleges manipulation via subsidiary companies and diverted traffic to cheat the state. Court hearing likely in May La Salle county.

Springfield Illinois Iinois Central Railroad Company Attorney General's Department Deneen la Salle County W. H. Boss Railroad and Warehouse Commission Mr. Boss B. F. Lincoln J. H. Widmer Ottawa la Salle Sayn Railroad Company Executive Department State Treasury

Seven Men Convicted of Peonage Surrender to Marshal

Seven men from southeast Missouri convicted in federal court on peonage charges surrendered to U S Marshal Horsey and were sent today to Leavenworth Prison in Kansas to begin serving their terms.

Missouri St. Louis United States Horsey Leavenworth Kan

Bank Failure in Mississippi Blamed on Industrial Conditions

Jackson April 1 The Pike County Bank and Trust Company of McComb City with capital of 100000 was placed in receivership today. Low mood in the lumber trade and curtailment of railroad shop hours are cited as the causes of failure.

Mississippi Jackson Miss Pike County Bank & Trust Company McComb City

Rail employes refuse ten work over equipment condition

Denver April 1 A grievance committee for engineers firemen conductors trainmen and switchmen formed to petition Denver Rio Grande officials over dilapidated equipment. The move could trigger a general strike and mobilize all shop staff on the Gould lines. Sedalia Kansas April 1 Missouri Kansas & Texas shops reopen with about 500 workers after a recent closure.

Denver Colo Denver & Rio Grande Sedalia Kan Missouri,Kansas & Texas Railway

Land Fraud Trial Begun Against Four Suspects

Washington April 1. Trial of land fraud cases against Frederick A. Hyde John A Benson Henry P B Di Mond and Joost H Schneider began today on alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States of valuable lands in several western states. Upwards of 200 witnesses from 14 western states are in Washington for the proceedings expected to last at least three months.

Washington Frederick A. Hyde John A. Benson Henry PB. DiMond Joost H. Schneider United States

Rock Island System to Split Frisco and Choctaw

New York April 1. Rock Island officials admit pilons are under way to segregate the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific St Louis and San Francisco and Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroads. Governor Haskell says executives Winchell and Biddle assured progress. Plan seen as response to criticisms that the Rock Island system is a consolidation of parallel lines with no competition in Oklahoma.

New York Rock Island Chicago Pacific St. Louis San Francisco Haskell Oklahoma B. F. Winchell Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific W. J. Biddle Resurt Gr___cmn_ Tt Rock ‘Island Frisco Choctaw

Indiana Republicans Open State Convention For Fairbanks Support

Indiana Republicans convene to adopt a platform, present Charles Warren Fairbanks as presidential candidate, instruct 30 delegates, and name a State ticket. Key speakers include Overstreet Beveridge Hemenway Hanly, with tariff revision and local option as major planks.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Charles Warren Fairbanks Representative Overstreet J. ©. Chaney Beveridge and Hemenway Hanly James P.good Overstreet Beveridge

Weather hints mark April with cold snap

An Observer Shelter report announces a cold wave ahead with a forecast minimum of about 15 degrees tonight. Historical April data show the coldest April reading in 36 years was 14 degrees on April 2, 1886, underscoring unusually chilly conditions for the month.

Observer Shelter

Arch Enemy of Roosevelt upheld in New York conference

Charges against Chancellor Day of Syracuse University, brought by Rev George A Cooke of Branton Vermont, were dismissed by Bishop Moore at the opening of the 109th New York Methodist Episcopal conference session. The bishop called the complaint an attack on free speech and a free press and the ruling was met with prolonged applause.

New York Day Syracuse ‘University George A. Cooke Branton Moore New York Methodist Episcopal Conference

Yesterday in Congress Recap of Senate Dam Bill and Adjournment

Yesterday in Congress reports show the Senate spending most of its session debating a dam on the Snake River and adjournment followed after Idaho’s Mr Heyburn blocked a vote. The aericultural appropriation bill and forestry provisions underwent changes before return to the House. California and Colorado members attacked the bureau and disciplinary concerns arose amid calls for tighter executive oversight.

Washington Houses Congress Senate Snake River Witon Heyburn Idaho House Mondel Smith California Bureau Ted Megsreeran Colana Cushecan Orington Tawee

Meat price shifts ripple through hogs and beef

A messy, OCR like passage notes a recent drop in hog prices with little immediate effect on consumer meat costs, while beef prices rose on the hoof. Packers pass higher costs to butchers who in turn charge shoppers, with steak moving from about 16 to 10 cents the same day or next.

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