11 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Naples and surrounding towns place property losses at least 20 million dollars and note about 50 000 people made homeless. Observers describe the eruption as still dangerous with ashes smoke and widespread destruction while relief and rescue efforts expand.
Posthumous malice believed to plant 200 pounds dynamite on John A Thompson farm near Hobart Indiana. Farmer Philip Schneider plowed into a can of dynamite exploding and injuring him mildly. Glass jars of explosive found, prompting fears of widespread bombs. Thompson reportedly bought the dynamite before his death.
Maxim Gorky arrived aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and urged that neither the douma nor current elections would relieve Russia. He predicted that armed revolution could lead to a federation like America and claimed Jews would not suffer, as they are valuable to the country.
The general scale committee of the anthracite mine workers met in executive session to consider the operators counter proposal for settling wage worker disputes. Mitchell remains quiet but is believed to have a proposition for approval, while sentiment favors arbitration by the strike commission. In Kansas City the Southwestern Coal Operators Association plans to appeal to Roosevelt to aid in settling conflicts with striking southwestern bituminous miners.
Reports from Chicago Pittsburg Superior Springfield and Bilix detail violent incidents and political disputes. An attempt to wreck the Meteor train near Turck and Scammon failed after the train sped through the break. A Chicago wreck killed Car Metrman Daly and injured bystanders. A Great Northern derailment near Cass Lake killed Engineer Flaherty. In Springfield Alabama opposition to Stead bill's 35 percent nomination rule grows. Springfield Washington outlines a compromise prime for direct nomination with 35 percent, leaving some offices unaffected.
The dry dock Dewey broke towlines in the Mediterranean off Malta and drifted about in a storm for about 23 hours before regaining control of its towing vessel. Navy reports from Admiral Sigsbee in Messina dated yesterday confirm the incident.
Illinois weather bureau section reports unsettled weather with showers on four days and above normal precipitation. Heaviest 24 hour rainfall 0.90 inch at Coatsburg. soil remains heavy and hampers spring work, three to four weeks behind last year. Mean temperature about 5 degrees above normal. frost in north on the 2nd. highs reached 78 at Cairo and Equality on the 3rd and 4th.
Washington April 11 brief resume from official records of yesterday's proceedings in both houses. Senate heard Bailey on the railway rate bill advocating nonsuspension of ICC orders pending Supreme Court review. Hale signaled potential early vote and understanding. House spent seven hours on the post office appropriation bill with debate mainly on railway mail pay. Bede and Towne spoke humorously on Jamestown Commemoration. Debate to close today. Cochran of New York to be given an hour Thursday. House adjourned at 6:25 p m until 11 o'clock today.
Washington reports a senate session where a Illinois resolution backing permanent Isle of Pines status as American territory was read at Morgan's instance. The House passed a Lower Brule Sioux bank agreement ratification and moved the post office appropriation bill. Aldrich predicts votes on the rate bill by week’s end as discussion narrows.
Indianapolis April 11 The Republican state convention nominated officers except governor and reporters. Abraham L. Brick was temporary chairman. Senators Beveridge and Hemenway spoke. They endorsed Roosevelt administration and Fairbanks, praised Indiana lawmakers, and backed national railroad rate regulation with equal access. They supported reciprocity with nations to boost foreign trade. The trust plank favored enforcing laws to curb corporate overreach while allowing capital to operate lawfully.
Springfield April 11 Chairman Charles Boeschenstein of the democratic state committee calls a meeting in Springfield on April 18 to rescind the last action fixing the date for the state convention This follows a meeting of the democratic steering committee of the legislature where a sub committee was appointed to frame a direct primary election bill to be presented as a party measure.
Rev D S Toy addresses Central Church audience and previews evangelistic meetings to begin next Sunday in three city districts. Three district kickoff services tonight at Central Presbyterian, Thursday at Broadway, and Friday at Spencer Memorial, with Toy aided by soloist Frank Dickson leading the chorus. The pastors anticipate a large, sympathetic hearing during the two weeks before Mr Biederwolf arrives.
Rev. B D Fay reports rapid local support for a debt free church in Rock Island with groundbreaking at Ninth avenue and Fifteenth street. The foundation will be completed soon as funds pour in. Railroad and ship company visitors noted. an engine overturned on the 1600 type at the Silvis middle crossover halted traffic for about twenty minutes.
In Philadelphia on April 11 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard that six railroads share soft coal tonnage via the Tidewater Steam Bituminous Coal Traffic Association formed in 1896. Witnesses showed bylaws and an explicit allotment of coal percentages, while the private car system lets large miners lock delivery dates. Dowie faces legal battles in Chicago with advisor Wetton urging him to stay away from Zion City.
Developments in the Smith bank failure are more favorable. Most notes are good and $142,000 can be realized. Henry Block will turn over $50,000 in cash and $25,000 in Smith wagon works stock. Trustees estimate 80 percent realization if bankruptcy proceedings are withdrawn. no arrests yesterday.
In St Petersburg on April 11 reports say Premier Witte refused resignation and factions in the constitutional democrats brace for a May 4 caucus to outline action. Dissension looms as radicals push oath avoidance until the emperor swears to the constitution. Higher saloon license pitches in Clinton Iowa as price rises to 800. Galesburg education board seeks fireworks ban on July 4. Meadville Erie shops cut half time amid coal strike.
San Francisco April 11 authorities report seizure of valuable goods brought to the city on the battleship Oregon. Inspectors seized silk pieces curios china sets and ivory. Customs officials plan further seizures and have telegrams out to intercept suspicious packages awaiting investigation.
At a mothers meeting of the WCTU the topic was How Shall the Vacation Time Be Spent. New rooms opened for girls to sew with help available 1 to 5 30 p m. Women or girls seeking aid or employment will find assistance there. Loyal Temperance region holds Saturday afternoons. Educator Nathaniel S Shaler of Cambridge dies of pneumonia.
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