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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
1
Philadelphia August 6 six persons all colored are dead and others injured after a gasoline explosion that wrecked six buildings on Locust Street. Rain slowed rescue as crews identified Annie Harris 4 and searched the debris. property loss estimated at 75000 with many residents unaccounted for.
The Baltimore convention nominates candidates for controller and clerk of the court of appeals. The platform stresses McKinley administration indorsement and national issues like tariff and currency. Governor Senn and Democratic rivals receive counterpoint, while Paterson for clerk and Parran for pest control are publicly supported.
Political maneuvering unfolds as the committee deliberates on appointing representatives for each gubernatorial candidate. The Credentials Committee faces a split with seven of eleven members backing one side, while opposition seeks to persuade. Key counties Jackson Carroll Polk loom large as votes determine the balance before the convention vote.
ADes Moines eviction order split John Calpin from his home and drove him to leave with his ex wife Mrs Efnipin. A chalk line divided the properties for years as the couple remained near each other while adults in the family fought. The line was erased by a son amid ongoing tension and legal action.
Fragmentary report notes an unknown party set fire to a barn causing about 250 dollars in valuables and 1500 dollars of property loss. A letter claimed to threaten farms and dwellings, with investigators unsure if it stemmed from accident or deliberate act. Nearby towns report mining and salacious industry activity and wage concerns.
The Brazilian aeronaut Santos-Dumont attempts a one way flight from the Eiffel area to Surenes and back for a 100000 franc prize but strong winds force postponement. Reports note continued interest in his flying machines and the difficult conditions affecting the experiment.
A crowded Aero competition scene unfolds with nobles and officials watching as a yacht-like craft advances at high speed toward the start, while political and military figures, including M. Santos-Thiment and a President’s commission, observe and comment on the event amid an incident delaying the start and questions over timing.
Terre Haute merchants and boosters push rapid industrial growth to lure 2,000 new workers. A special meeting aims to form a company to build and sell houses on installment, while announcing a new mill, factory plans, and the Harvey/Colin plant signing contracts for a 5,000,000 project with 70 jobs at start and hundreds more in a match factory.
President McKinley sent condolences to Emperor William after the death of the Empress Frederick. The dispatch expresses sorrow and respect for the dowager empress, noting her qualities and impact on the German royal family. The report also reviews varied international and domestic incidents, including Moscow killings, a Bell Telephone arrest, and local fires and accidents.
Pittsburg reports a steel trust strike action and a long idle mill in Leechburg resumes production. Shaffer, national officers, and Amalgamated leaders discuss a general strike while Wellsville desertions rise and local workers are ordered out. Authorities report arrests sought for several deserters amid union tensions across Pittsburgh and New Castle.
A man enamored with Miss Callahan set off a fire alarm to lure her to a window where he could photograph her. As the camera clicked, he fled with the resulting image, later telling police he planned to confess his feelings after learning she rejected him. He admitted enlisting to sail for the Philippines in desperation.
A fragmented 19th century notice details a violent murder in Sullivan Moultrie County where John Thompson, age 12, was killed by Paterson in a family feud. The piece ties Paterson to sisterly disputes and threats, noting a notable criminal history and a tense social climate. It also references other distant crimes, accidents, and a smallpox outbreak, painting a chaotic local news snapshot.
San Francisco reports a theft at Selby smelting works Vallejo 30 miles away. About a million dollars in gold bullion stolen from the strong room after thieves tunneled under the building from the water edge. The Vallejo facility is billed as the coast's largest smelter receiving ores from across the west.
Frederick William Taylor was consecrated bishop co adjutor of Quincy diocese with impressive ceremonies. The consecration began at 7 o clock this morning with bishops Seymour Nicholson and Francis assisting, and Bishop Arthur Williams delivering the office. A splendor choir entertained and a reception followed at the Newcomb hotel this afternoon.
Dubuque August 6 Mrs Mary Newberry Adams widow of ex Chief Justice J Austin Adams of the Iowa Supreme Court died aged 83 She was prominent in both state and national literary circles.
Judge William Cecil Price former secretary of the treasury under Buchanan died in Chicago at the home of William W. Newberry. He was 86 and was prominent in Confederate affairs.
The Indiana Pulp Paper Company plant in Marion sustained a major fire today, destroying the entire facility except the finishing department. No damage figures were immediately available, and the cause was not stated.
Manila August 6 The military government of Manila ends tomorrow and municipal affairs will be run by three commissioners similar to the District of Columbia model.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Howison has been selected to fill the vacancy on the Schley court of inquiry caused by Admiral Kimberly's inability to serve. Heat incapacitated E N James of Milan briefly while working at Theodore Frees building on Seventeenth Street. he is expected to recover. The comptroller of the currency named Willis Yerkes as receiver for the First National Bank of Austin Texas.
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