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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
1
Grand jury returns indictments against Fred Magill and Mrs Fay Graham Magill for the death of Pet Magill. Counts include murder by strychnine and arsenic, smothering, alleged self murder by pact, and unknown means. Jury found only circumstantial evidence and awaits trial.
The body of an unknown man with head and hands removed was found in the woods near Blindrive outside Sault Ste. Marie. Pockets were emptied, suggesting robbery as the motive. Police seek identification and foul play details.
Hampton Virginia reports a deadly aboard ship incident with three sailors aboard the Maine. Thomas F. Maridox chief mast arms died from stab wounds after an attack in Phoebe. Garrett Walsh first fireman was instantly killed. J M Ackerman baker was wounded in the shoulder. Fred Gurtierrez, the alleged assailant, is held to grand jury without bail.
In Belfast on August 2 disaffected police plan a parade to press for a public inquiry into grievances, but the event is postponed as officers vow to keep agitating. The agitation coincides with a threatened coal dockers strike and mounting political tensions as prosecutors pursue new indictments related to a wife’s death.
Mrs. Joseph Lehmann formerly Helen Plorence Hahn daughter of Henry Hahn of Chicago charges her husband son of Gustave Lehmann of New Orleans with desertion and failure to support. She appeared in court in an elaborate white costume with diamonds and will seek arrest after locating him. they wed June 22 1906 at Hammond Indiana. A warrant was issued but officers have been unable to locate Lehmann.
In Mississippi the Williams-Wardman contest dominates the campaign scene as Alls Joan Sharyn Williams leads Governor Vardaman in the Democratic primary polls. Charles Scott and PF Noel run tightly for governor, with a second primary set for August 15.
In Tulsa on August 2, Republicans of Oklahoma and Indian Territory nominated a ticket for the first electors of the new state. Governor Franz led the ticket with strong backing despite disorder as J S McGowan tried to block the nomination and constitution adoption.
Marshalltown Iowa August 2 a tragic result of the Spanish American war as Blanche Packard sister of S B Packard former Louisiana governor goes insane and is confined to the state hospital. Her illness is linked to illness from long service as a yellow fever nurse in Cuba and work in army hospitals during the war.
A Denver meeting of unions plans a large public demonstration when William D Haywood arrives Saturday. The plan includes a station greeting, a six horse carriage, and potential address along the march route to symbolize his innocence of the charges.
Acting Secretary of State Julien revoked the Southern Railway license to do business in Alabama for violation of Senate bill No. 86 effective July 1. The entry notes the railroad is deprived of the right to operate in the state and that the action is not tied to federal court restraining orders or current litigation.
Five people drown after a pleasure launch capsizes near Ottumwa Iowa on Aug 2. The boat with three adults and two children became unmanageable in strong current, its engine failed, and it struck rocks below the dam as it drifted over. Names identified include William H Powell and his wife and child.
The Philadelphia report states more than a thousand people died last year in Pennsylvania coal mines. The text shifts to political opinion, discussing Vardaman, his race platforms, school funding, and constitutional amendments, comparing the senatorial contest to debates in New York and noting a disappointing July 4 joint event at Meridian.
Secretary Loeb announced no change in plans to move the Atlantic battleship fleet to the Pacific Ocean. Preparations are under way by the navy department and the voyage will begin once the president approves. No resignation threat against Metcalf related to the announcement.
Washington and New Orleans report the agricultural department cotton crop condition for June 25 at 75.0, with the cotton market reacting as the government conditions report hit the exchange. October option jumped points on the first bid and rose steadily, mirrored by other options.
New York reports the murder of 8 year old Katie Tietschler as the single most atrocious crime in the city. Police hold two men and a woman in suspicion while fear grows across the East Side as Commissioner Bingham says the force is stretched thin. Also notice August St Gaudens in Cornish is gravely ill.
In San Francisco on August 2 Althous Battling Nelson spent the day in Turkish baths with a badly bruised face while Jimmy Britt showed signs of the grueling match. Gans bet $900 on Nelson and urged him, with about 8,000 spectators present. Nelson won $8,800 Britt $6,600 and the club the same. The board of supervisors has not stated a stance on boxing, but the fight may be the last in city limits for a time.
Georgetown, Ky August 2 Following the state attorney general statement that he would grant W. F. Taylor immunity if he returns to testify for Powers and explain the pardon in Powers possession when arrested the town is in excitement. Taylor has been a fugitive in Indiana for seven years. All quiet at Duluth. Duluth Aug 2 All is quiet on the range this morning and larger forces are going to work on all sides.
In Pittsburg on August 2 a four month old boy Henry Munich died and his funeral was put off 24 hours because most local pastors were on vacation. The father searched for a preacher and finally found Rev John A Jayne of a Christian church who agreed to conduct the service.
In San Francisco on August 2 a large quantity of merchandise ammunition and supplies for use in the army in the Philippines is being forwarded to the islands. Four transports will sail loaded to full capacity with military stores and carry 3000 men from the 25th and 29th infantries.
A tornado near Marquette Kansas yesterday damaged crops but caused little damage to the town. Telegraphic communications with the outside world were temporarily shut off.
The Sixth Regiment breaks camp at Camp Lincoln Springfield today and Company A will return home tomorrow morning by a special Burlington train. Army drill and training were prominent features of this year’s encampment.
Olga Lundell, 17, of Sac City Iowa, was produced at the court commissioner’s office in Waukesha Wisconsin and placed in custody under the sheriff. Her mother Mrs Lundell will continue proceedings to gain possession of her daughter. An earthquake prophecy from Montevideo predicts a serious quake in Uruguay on August 6.
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