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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1901

Page

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OMINOUS QUIET Report That His Associates Disagree With Him

Pittsburg August 5 Chronicle says an Amalgamated Association official reports no general strike yet and that steel directors seek negotiations. Headquarters impose secrecy. Shaffer may call a general strike if peace not achieved.

Pittsburg the Chronicle la Fayette Lodge Lawrenceville Amalgamated Association Steel Corporation Morgan Aree Stotkers Amalgamated Association Williams Shaffer Federal Steel Company National Steel Company National ‘Tube Company Deshes Peace

Interdicts on News Agents and Postal Memo on Exemption Rules

Washington reports from the Postmaster General Madden on memoranda to news agents and carriers regarding exemptions from amended internal revenue regulations. The circular clarifies sales of farm equipment and materials, freight implications, and record provisions for mail order transactions amid enforcement rules and timing.

Washington Madden Jeane Lia Elia News Agen Depaut Cirendar Systeam Saxation Ar Cour Produrte Internal Revenue Duluth Teele Cate Ernie Ie Tran-Worhet

Negro Exhibit at world fair reveals progress of race

A report from St Louis notes a controversial world fair exhibit showing the race’s progress from Africa to modern achievements. A prominent critic urged Negro architects builders and designers to lead the project promising it would justify costs and showcase the nation’s gains. In Owosso Michigan twelve liquor-law violators were arrested after a mayoral order, amid threats of tar and feather. In Atlantic City New Jersey wage talks between a glass bottle makers’ association and a bottle blowers’ store ended in a cable agreement supporting last year’s settlement terms.

St. Louis Aag World Fale Coute Nikbarinric Fite Africa Iet Negro Iot Negro Nitiate T Feoh Atuatic City St. Ang National Green Glass Bottle Manufactuurrs’ Association Fireengines Bottle Blowers

Governor orders militia as Carroll County mob tensions rise

The governor says he wired Carroll County sheriff to protect prisoners amid a lynching threat near Magratrds. One militia company was stationed locally while officials weighed further troops. deputies feared clashes between old settlers and newcomers. Officials stress the need to secure witnesses for indictments and prosecutions.

Longines Sarreliten Mt. Met. Jackson Carroll County Groenwennthelt ADH Stevens Herit Niemod Carvolitan Winmunde Vironit Jugdge Sherif Jniize

Death at the feast shocks synagogue in Seattle area

Moses Cohen, a wealthy Meheow leader, collapsed during a religious service at a synagogue while family prepared a marriage feast. He was rushed by ambulances to a hospital but died before arrival. Relatives from northwestern points attended the service as mourners.

Moses Cohen Milgions Cohen Fils Hiv Witlel

End Comes for Noted Lawyer Frank Collier in County Hospital

Frank Collier once famed as a brilliant western attorney died Saturday night in the county hospital after a long illness due to typhoid fever and prior injuries from a political dispute. Born in England, he amassed wealth and fame before years of mental decline. his wife had left for refuge elsewhere. Neighbors cared for him during his final days as his condition worsened.

Frank Collier County Hospital Chase Ans England Frank Howard Collier Clace Alin Vorce Bouneyard Sutoman Aia Hin Russia Baltimors Crisfield Maryland Willian Maher Nantenke Tewae

Empress Frederick Dies at Friedrichshof

Empress Frederick, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria and mother of the German ruler, died at 6:15 AM in Cromberg. Emperor William, the empress, crown prince and other children gathered at her bedside as doctors reported increasing weakness and a dying heart.

Cromberg Frederick Victoria German Empire William Friedrichshof Prince Henry Augusta Victoria Kitel Frederick Sant Pein Willa Keine Adolf of Sehaumbare Petoee Pentrus Carl Tiyane Princens Tver Reavers Howlus Wien Hives Neon

Trials and violence grip Grand Rapids and nearby towns

A jury hears bribery and trial claims tied to waterworks contracts as Barret and Wild Melarey deny invitations to sit on the grand jury. In Cresta Falls Captain Bennett’s revolver fires during a dispute over a mining betrothal, wounding a man. State official Coburn condemns Secretary Wilson and questions Kansas’s climate remark.

Grand Rapiie Ang. H Jey Berke Triadent Barret Grand Nex Tess Crescentee Ward Wil MeGarry MeGarry Wild Melarey Miler Ward Tron Mounicain Joe Tennent Cresta Falls Bennett Oliver Mining Companys Lennon F. D. Coburn Azriewhicre Alg Mineriture Wilson Kansas Nebraska

Reverend Myers Time at City Church Wedding

Reverend Myers of the United Brethren church was asked to conduct a wedding in difficult conditions on a dusty road. He nearly collapsed trying to drive the wheel and needed to be assisted. He later pressed for payment and finally received a partial fee after the ceremony, with costs totaling $1.25 for his return trip and related expenses.

Myers United Brethren Clurch Wendy Lis Hata Issista Hae Seer Tor

Priest Crowley Enjoined Over Oregon Controversy

In Oregon Aug 5 a court enjoined Father Crowley from preaching in St Mary’s Church amid a long running dispute with Archbishop Feeney. The move follows Crowley’s public stance against Muldoon’s appointment and comes as he faces additional legal actions and a separate defamation suit. Local officials report Crowley has fled the area as newspapers outline the continuing ecclesiastical conflict.

Tchbishop Feehan Pathor Crowley Oregon Trowley Chicago Muldoon Saruntiy Voshag St. Mary's Ehireh Bere Gly Father Crowley Bud John S Finn Wwe Crowley Wilim Feebai Phunecetine Barry Pavive Crowley

Horrible Fate of Davenporters Driven to Cannibalism

In Nome bound steamer passengers report George Deans miner once of Canton Ohio died after four percent days of starvation in the Agiapula district. His Davenport Iowa companions Jack Houston and Joseph Thiery near death admitted to severing and cooking a thigh from the corpse to stay alive. Hunger forced them to forage from June 7 after provisions failed while traveling GooLope country prospecting.

Port Townsend Wash Agiapula Nome Centennial George Dean Canton Ohio Jack Houston Joseph C. Thiery Davenport Iowa Houston Thiery Goolope Teller City

British Capture Man In Bold Boer Chase Near Winburg

Bloemfontein Aug 6. Commandant Froneman, accused of shooting peace envoy Morgen Nel, was killed near Winburg after a pursuit. Important papers were recovered from his pockets. The British also seized a Boer convoy with 70 wagons near Bishof.

Bloemfontein Froneman Morgennel Winburg Bishof

Governor’s Daughter Killed by Street Car

Carrie Jones aged 20 daughter of Gov. Thomas G. Jones was crushed to death this morning while crossing near the executive mansion in Montgomery Alabama. The governor witnessed the accident.

Montgomery Als Carrie Jones Thomas G. Jones Executive

Private Bank Fails in Huntington as Proprietor Arrested

A private Huntington bank closed today after proprietor Key was arrested on forgery charges totaling $12,000. Key, facing arrest, attempted suicide during the incident, leaving the community stunned by the bank failure and criminal case.

Huntington Ind St Andrews Key

Carlton Foster Dies at Oshkosh

Carlton Foster a well known northwest lumberman died of heart disease in Oshkosh Was Aug 5. His death marks the passing of a prominent regional timber industry figure.

Carlton Foster Oshkosh Was Northwest

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