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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1903

Page

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Multitudes Watch Smoke From Sistine Chapel as Conclave Edges

In Rome during the papal election conclave, smoke issuing from the Sistine chapel chimney signaled another ballot without result. Crowds of about 50,000 gathered at St Peter's, awaiting a pope while reports say Cardinal Gotti dismissed hopes of becoming pope and Rampolini leads in votes though short of election.

Rome Sistine Chapel Fran Lavile Cantina Herrerio Expingau Spain Leo XII St. Peter's Oman Vatican United States Ecco la Sumate Ecco Ecco Plugxa Gotti Sacred College Father Palmieri Rampolin

Wrecks on Rail Spur Violence and Irish Address

Somerset Ky August 3 two Queen and Crescent freight trains collided head on killing six and injuring several. Bodies recovered include firemen Joseph Phillips Frank Fletcher and Walter Walters. Another wreck on Wabash near Pony Creek killed and injured crew. Oyster Bay incident reports Sergeant Roosevelt and family attacked outside church. North Carolina rape case and missing woman haunt local headlines. King Edward sends warm Irish goodwill message from royal voyage to Ireland praising hospitality and urging progress. Gutter case ends in arrest after dramatic courtroom swoon scene.

Somerset Queen and Crescent Cumberland Falls Green Wood Jorseph Phillips Frank Fletcher Walter Walters Duke and Fitzgerald Duke By Creek Crossing Aewentern Vuiles Devlin Philadelphia Trump Alfred Aberris Whymouth Collier Pony Creek

General strike spreads in Spanish centers amid tensions

Malriel Nig reports a threatened energy strike began today across several centers. The demand centers on the reuse of crown workmen jailed for offenses tied to recent strikes as the government imposes stringent measures to curb disturbances.

Spain Malriel

Memorial University President Named by Sons of Veterans

Frederick Deming Tucker of the University of Minnesota has been chosen president of the Memorial University of the Sons of Veterans in Mason City Iowa. The institution, unique in the United States, anticipates large gifts from figures like Major General Grenville M Dodge and ex Governor F M Drake, boosting capacity in its second year.

Mason City Frederick Deming Tucker University of Minnesota Memorial University of the Sons’ of Veterans Sons of Veterans United States Grenville ‘M. Dodge New York F. M. Drake Town

Iowa Man Mishap In Chicago Aids Police Theory

Morgan of Ottumwa Iowa, visiting Chicago for insurance business, lies in a coma after a fractured skull and narcotic effects. Police suspect he was drugged, assaulted, and robbed after a stranger he met led him to wander the city and collapse, later regaining consciousness briefly. He cannot recall details.

Chicago Aug Tames Morgan Ormmmwa Uwe Second Street Ottumwa

Insurance Men Prepare Appeal Case In Wisconsin

Insurance executives announce plans to appeal a Wisconsin decision requiring life insurers to distribute policy surplus to holders at least once. They argue the ruling conflicts with judicial interpretations and expert opinion. The case will be pursued through the courts as the sole avenue for a proper statutory reading.

Gailer Womin Gutter Elty Hall Ave Burbell Equitable Lifery Tnacrance Corplsioner Wisconsin Autiallife Insurance Paulboll Sales Selalon

Train at Destination After Three Years Delay

Keauimont Texas reports a delayed across three years. The full Interstate train arrived yesterday about three days late. A hurricane damaged the roadbed near Prairie causing the setback and a fire onboard briefly.

Keauimont Texas Tulveston Willy Weyl Celnoe

Presbyterian Church Growth Reported for 1903 in New Figures

Norse Aug 3 Clore Ue. Roberts released 1903 church figures showing total membership and finances. The report notes increases from ordination and leasing activities, with highlighted totals reaching into the thousands and indicating overall growth for the year.

Roberts Tip Hewitt Mens Werstilys

Bohemian Turners Meet From Several States

A fragmented roundup from Cedar Rapids reports the Bohemian Turners meeting with participants from Minnesota Wisconsin Nebraska and Illinois. Highlights include the Wisconsin trap shooting results with top scorers listed and a note on travel stories and arrests involving a married man and his separated wife.

Cedar Rapids Ang Allon Yavinus Nebraska Ays

Dream Cure Restores Voice After Bleed Dream

Elkhart Aug 3 veteran of Civil War named Valentine Marx healed by dream inspired bloodletting. He spoke again after a physician treated the dream’s bleeding wrist motif. Washington Indiana Aug 1 New York man Philip Martin witnessed wandering ambule with strange reply about kindling wood for his wife’s fire. Springfield Aug 3 union consolidation moves noted. Portland Ore Aug 3 Morrison Bridge collapse deaths rise. Prospect Wis Aug 3报警 elderly widow murdered in kitchen.

Elkhart Tak Valentine Marx Stone River John Greene Mishawaska Washington Ind Philip Mart New York Baltimore and Ohio Atom Weed Patel Jonson Martin

Destructive Storm Strikes Towns Across State

Reports from many counties describe a severe storm with lightning and flooding. Homes were damaged or destroyed, trees blown down, and communication lines disrupted. One resident, Oscar Koehler, lost his home and barn, with his wife and five children injured. another, John Ponner, also faced severe damage.

Lincoln Xenang Franti Wanneta Thomas B. Northrup Bark Grand Flank Exelone Eur Oscar Koehler John Ponner Koehler Nowa

Secret marriage decree voided by judge in Michigan case

Detroit Aug 3 A secretly voided marriage decree involves Ming Canny Ie the governor's niece and Robert Larsed of Lansing. Judge Rohnert voided the union citing fraud. Larned claimed consent to the marriage was obtained deceitfully, and Ming Ide had filed a bill last December, later suppressed. Also noted are missing girls and a game law enforcement incident in Minnesota.

Detroit Ming Canny Ie Lece Robert ¥. Larsed Lansing Rohnert Larned Wastand Saginaw New York Mins Ide Mites

Rumors of war amid Asian tensions reported abroad

Reports from Victoria detail escalating international strife as Japanese and Chinese forces clash and Asian factions prepare for broader conflict. Officials describe maneuvers near Vladivostok and Port Arthur, with rumors of executions and punitive actions amid mounting geopolitical pressure.

Collapse After He Swore Off Drinking

Inmayapele, Nn Mbert Wetm multi, a slant hhwekemiith, swore off drinking a few weeks ago. Now he lies in hospital a mess, a complete nervous wreck. Police Surgeon Garstang notes his resolve against the habit collapsed into a failure and fears a fatal relapse. The doctor prescribed whisky Welzmann but he hesitated, then followed guidance amid wobbling strength. He cannot lift cups or medicine spoons and appears a pitiful sight to jail onlookers awaiting transfer to hospital.

Wile Watt Garstang Welzmann Weizmann Ike

President Roosevelt Replies to King Carlos Greeting

President Roosevelt sends a courteous reply to King Carlos of Portugal thanking him for the friendly greeting. He stresses mutual goodwill and the desire for continued cooperation between the United States and Portugal, noting shared interests and the aim of peace and prosperity.

Lisbon Roosevelt

Irish Land Bill Up Again in Lower House

Fragmentary report indicates debate on the Irish Land Bill in the lower house with reference to Lordish matters. The text shows garbled OCR but suggests renewed proceedings or amendments being considered in the chamber. The exact outcomes and participants remain unclear due to missing details in the source.

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