09 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt sent a congress message asserting the power to bar the post master general from using mail for criminal advocacy. He calls for further congressional legislation while noting urgency to suppress anarchists and crime, with the issue dominating national debate.
The Olive Street bank in St Louis with 100000 capital and 250000 deposits closed today. State Bank Examiner Cook stated the bank officials could not secure further endorsements on loans and none sufficiently secured for safety, so authorities took charge to protect the institution.
The article reviews an attorney general opinion on anarchism as a crime and on the power to exclude seditious publications from mail, noting federal and congressional authority and distinctions between sealed and unsealed matter. It cites Roosevelt and discusses postmaster general rights and mail inspection.
A proposal for a nationwide rivers and harbors program would commit the government to an annual 50 million dollar budget. Critics warn against 10 million allocations for inexperienced workers, while supporters say it would spur jobs and national prosperity. Fort Dodge Iowa April 2 L S Coffin founder of Hope hall and ex president of the Anti Saloon league married Nellie Ingall of Detroit. Coffin marks his 85th birthday. The bride previously wed, once head of a home for disabled railroad men at Arlington Heights.
In Oneida on April 9 the municipal election ended in a tie with 85 votes for mayoral candidates W. T. Glenn and A. G. Miller. After a recanvass showed no change, a coin toss determined Miller as mayor, succeeding Glenn who had held the office for several terms.
In Henry County and nearby towns delegates were picked for the state Democratic convention with Bryan favored by most and Sullivan favored by many. White and Winnebago counties sent uninstructed and Bryan-instructed delegates, while several regions supported Bryan and opposed Sullivan. Governor Hughes urged reforms and possible extra sessions amid race track betting concerns and Wall Street investigations. Senators faced a tense vote on race track betting with a tied result and a dramatic absence of Senator Fancher before return.
Knute Ohnstead died in St. Paul yesterday after attempting a 40 day fast to prove the mind controls the body and that mind is mightier than matter.
Paso Robles California April 9 Rear Admiral Evans rests with improved rheumatic symptoms after treatment at the springs His general strength has risen yet doctors McDonald and L B Phillips cautioned that other unnamed complications slow recovery and further improvement will be gradual with details withheld.
Cincinnati dispatch reports fines totaling 32000 dollars imposed on Morris Richmond and six others after arrests weeks ago for conducting the Kentucky lottery in Cincinnati Ohio.
Geneseo Illinois suffered a total loss of the electric light plant when a fire starting in the attic destroyed the wood and sheet metal building. The $5,000 loss has no insurance and the town faced darkness until rebuilding begins. Investigators could not determine the fire’s cause. Rebuilding to start at once with repairs to machinery and power outages anticipated.
Washington officials question why the United States would intervene in Haiti and state there is no ground for intervention. The only exception would be if American interests were jeopardized, but such interests in Haiti are described as infinitesimal.
New York April 9 The suit by Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Co to recover 30 000 000 from American Sugar Refining Co for alleged conspiracy to ruin the Pennsylvania company was dismissed by Federal Judge Holt under orders from Albany Republican boss William Barnes Jr Barnes defeated the bills. Governor Hughes may call an extra session or order a special election to try to pass the Percy Gray law and secure 26 votes for the bill.
King Edward occupies the office while in France and Sir H Campbell-Bannerman resigns on health grounds. Prime minister designate H H Asquith forms a temporary government, with Parliament awaiting his policy stance and cabinet appointments. The transition follows Campbell-Bannerman's April departure.
Washington April 9 Initial steps to prosecute the paper trust are reported by the attorney general. A Senate House clash over amendments follows. The Justice Department has begun trial preparation, limiting detail to avoid jeopardizing prosecutions. The report outlines actions and ongoing efforts on the case.
In Galesburg NL on April 9 William Pitt MacVey was installed as president of Hedding College Abingdon after two days of imposing exercises. Notables at the ceremony included Bishop John H. Vincent and Elders W R Wiley and S Van Ree. Trustees plan to raise 125000 additional endowment, with 50000 to be secured by January next.
William J. Bryan will reach Peoria next Tuesday to deliver a political speech at a rally in the Coliseum. The Mandan club notified prominent Democrats of central Minnesota to attend and several have accepted the invitation.
Clemson college in S C reports 305 cadets dismissed for an April Fool escapade. Of 809 participants 309 absented themselves from drills and classes from 7 45 a m to 6 p m. Only four escaped expulsion. one suspended until September, one acquitted, two to be dealt with by the commandant.
Lorenz D Kneeland age 55, former senior partner of Kneeland Clement Curtis brokers, shot himself to death. Kneeland, a Board of Trade and Stock Exchange member, had retired from active business about a year and a half ago.
Springfield April 9 Supreme Court refuses to save Herman Billik alias the slayer of a viral family unless Governor Deneen or the state pardons board acts. Details unavailable due to partial OCR. Authorities report the case proceeds toward execution following the high court ruling.
Washington reports describe a stormy session in the Senate and House where Democrats pressed new devices to curb filibusters. Nine roll calls occurred amid debates on rules and two Cannon resolutions seeking department of justice and commerce information.
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