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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports reflect a sharp exchange after the Manufacturers’ Association rebuke of Parry. President Gompers defends organized labor, denounces Parry’s rhetoric, and asserts labor’s enduring role in achieving peaceful, lawful progress for workers and society.
April 17 The eighth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers ended with the unanimous re election of President David M Parry of Indianapolis The convention ordered the secretary to cast the ballot of the delegates amid no dissent Hittaborg was chosen for the next meeting after a spirited contest involving Toledo Buffalo and Milwaukee Vice presidents for the各 states were chosen and the session gave thanks to national officers.
Oman April 17 report notes two search parties for Frank Knight and his wife’s son, with paths traced to a river edge in North Omaha. Detectives found a wagon driven to the river and turned, and Knight had bought a new spade days before his wife’s disappearance.
In Indianapolis on April 17 a Maltese named Tom, belonging to Richard Cox and living at 918 East Sixteenth Street, crawled into a warmcook stove when a door was left open. The door was closed and later opened again. Tom emerged unharmed though sunburned after his risky adventure.
Bundled scene reports from multiple cities note a bereaved family in Brooklyn as Mrs. Robert Witzsimmons, wife of a former heavyweight boxer, dies of typhoid pneumonia. Other items cover a miner in Houghton held for shooting. gambling raid in Chicago. a Beloit child’s death by strychnine. East St. Louis man’s death likely from stimulants. and a juror’s collapse in Ann Arbor.
The fifty second annual convention of the Lows Atte Medical society opened in Sioux City. President James Tagsatt Priestly of Des Moines led the meeting, with Bishop Garrigat of Sioux City delivering the opening prayer.
The Vienna surgeon reports Lolita Armour has walked erect and freely, marking a joyous breakthrough after the operation. Dr Lorenz, who performed the procedure, notes the limb is near normal length and unlikely to require a renewed cast, with weeks of follow up ahead.
Albany scene reports a ten month old child underwent surgery after a pin trapped in the stomach was redirected from the throat during an X ray. Surgeons opened the stomach to remove the pin amid uncertain outcome. In Princeton, Ind, April 17 Mrs A T Eaton 24 was shot and killed by her brother in law Charley Eaton 17. revolver missing as coroner investigates. Mrs Eaton wed to Alva Eaton a Southern railway worker.
A clash labeled as Chive Fight at Hoxton on April 17 results in a $100 fine for George Gardiner, described as the pugilist in the report. The lighter involved is noted as pre patare a clad, with details limited by the fragmented text.
A chaotic outbreak in Misauis province escalates as raids occur near Sapien Island and Lake Maasit, with 30 killed and many wounded. People flee towns while authorities plan to bolster military forces and increase security measures.
In Tatler Mo a morning execution of John Bud Taylor for the March murder of Atoll Mullard is reported. A former Texas regulator James Gartrelt, aged 65, was hanged for the murder of D T Donegang at St Joseen in December 1900. Another man, Robert Mar, was hanged after a country dance in December 1900.
April 17 dispatches say a Northern Pacific passenger train collided with a freight near Dickinson North Dakota. Fireman Gleason was killed and an engineer injured. no passengers harmed. Dickinson physicians were summoned to the scene and General Manager Cooper confirmed the wreck.
The General Theological Seminary trustees elected Dr Wilford Ly Kobblum to be dean, succeeding the late Dean Homsiarar, at the Episcopal seminary in New York. The move was announced April 17 and appoints him to lead the seminary with ties to Albany cathedral.
In Dublin on April 17 the United Irish League convened with John Redmond presiding to hear a home rule resolution and discuss amendments to the land bill. Delegates filled the Mansion House for six hours as leaders urged unity and set the tone for parliamentary action amid lively nationalist oratory.
Old and young Irish reformers from Connaught to Munster fill a hall as speakers praise the Land League and condemn landlords. John Redmond sits as chair while William O Brien Michael Dugitt and T W Russell winearlier ovations. Leaders report satisfaction and unity with a peace yet ready for war note.
Miles Mite Ginnis, a miner at Anaconda, fell about 200 feet while ascending a shaft bucket. He struck the mine floor but survived the plunge with injuries not specified in surviving report. No other persons were reported harmed.
Denver dated April Ti reports Walter Hurt, the interviewer who spoke with General Bald win about the Philippine experience. An affidavit to the War Department confirms the verbatim nature of the interview, noting minor nonessential word changes and attesting to the general's intent and sorry state.
Beatrice dispatch reports Gould Interests plan three trunk railroad lines across Nebraska. Start point Virginia will connect to Beatrice, with ties to Missouri Pacific in Nebraska. Kansas City, Beatrice and Northwestern are involved in the routing and incorporation of the line.
A Free Press dispatch from Battle Creek reports Ellen G. White, a prophetess of the Seventh Day Adventists, decreed that church publishing efforts be rebuilt and redirected away from denominational work toward commercial ventures, aiming to scatter Adventists numbering about 100 headed by Battle Creek.
Chicago opens the baseball season as 12,000 spectators watch Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh end 1 1 in St Louis where Chicago defeats St. Louis 4 2. Weather caused delays pushing games from Wednesday to yesterday with two games completed.
Cinnabar Montana April 17 Roosevelt tests mining plan visiting Norris geysers nearby. Mine Taylor from Washington April 17 reports $300000 bequest after uncle’s death in San Francisco. Des Moines April 17 Arthur Perry shoots mistress Louise Brace then kills himself. victim critical. Ottawa Illinois April 17 two men drown duck hunting in the Illinois river after canoe overturns. True friends visit us in prosperity only when invited.
Weyreuth April 17. Sir Thomas Liptoe’s new challenger Was dismant ed in a squall today during a trial spin with Shuuienck. Several crew injured and gear lost overboard. Captain Heatherto-Law drownings and a brother-in-law of Capt Wringhe also dead. Hull of Shamrock Mt not damaged but canvas hull severely damaged. Lipton says repairs may be easy. expects to be ready by August 20.
Ted Clinton April 17 recounts a chaotic incident with neighbors near the Wabash river. Eddington Elects Gren and William Dudley drew to the scene as the party veered off the road, moving into shallow water despite a warning.
Principals met at the office of the superintendent to organize Arbor Day activities. Governors proclamation will guide programs next Friday afternoon with school by school observances including speaking and music. About 10 trees have been planted this spring and more will be added at campuses. Pupils will form committees for planting and maintenance and supply seeds and plants to ensure proper care.
Reports say Frank Hush the carpenter who killed his wife last Sunday and killed himself was insane, with a family taint of insanity. He had drawn $30 from a bank the day before and planned no flight. The couple previously lived in Fremont Ohio and were moving when the crime occurred. Remains were sent to Fremont and the two children went to live with their grandmother.
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