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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1901

Page

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Defy Strikers Shaffer's Order Is Issued in Strike Clash

Pittsburgh August 7 The Clark Plant reopened with about one hundred workers after a strike order from Shaffer, prompting a tense standoff as two mills began operations and more were expected to start. President Shatter criticized state owned steel firms and called for unified action to support the movement, amid fears of widespread disruption.

Pitteborg Clark Asd Brown Miret Shatter Addet Fiore National Steel Therhiner Ils

Two Scoundrels Placed Under Arrest in Murder Case

In Wheeling West Virginia on August 7 Jobo Glize and Clayton Rodgers were arrested on charges they abducted assaulted and murdered a 17 year old girl and disposed of her body in the Ohio River. The father pressed warrants after the girl was taken from a companion. Walter Hatemold testified Monday night that he saw the two suspects. the body has not been recovered.

Wheeling W. Va Jobo Glize Clayton Rodgers Obie Walter Hatemold

Funeral of Prelate at Garden City New York

Funeral services for Abram Newkirk Luthejob, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Long Island for 32 years, were held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City today. Interment will be at Great Neck.

Garden City New York Abram Newkirk Luthejobe Testant Long Island Cathedral of the Incarnation le L Great Neck Leb

Fatally Burned in Factory Fire at Riggin & Sons

Lenrel Del August 7 Ex-Speaker�s son Eou Riggin fatally burned when Riggin & Sons earth factory burned in Lenrel Del fire destroyed one morning loss set at $10,000.

Lenrel Del Eou Riggin Delware House of Representatives Rigina Riggin & Sons

Four Reported Dead In Street Car Wreck

Four people are reported dead after a street car wreck in Mempsis Tone. The incident occurred in North Messiahs where the vehicle veered off track.

Preacher Embraces Easy Chair During Sermon Tale

In Sheboygan Wisconsin on August 7 pastor H C Jenkins of the First Baptist Church prefers a rocking chair while preaching to ease comfort for himself and congregation. He argues the chair aids delivery and attraction but offers no technical details. Parishioners react with mixed views as he continues services this summer.

Shebusgan Wie Waler Petpis Hey C. E. Jenkins Wistek Malis Ted Sheboygan M. Feukina Fae Bert

Philadelphia Explosion Death Toll Rises With Dozens Injured

A devastating explosion in Philadelphia leaves seven dead and over sixty injured. Rescue crews recover victims amid wreckage as authorities seek the cause and expect more fatalities. Names and details of the missing remain unclear as debris is cleared.

Philadelphia Phildelphia Abe Flinjalnth Meantain Frederick Tee Fenle Ranan Morris Roentiud Walkles Slyway

Noted Bay Area Vault Heist Rivals Largest Robberies

A dramatic heist at Selby Smelting Works near San Francisco involved four thieves who tunnelled into a vault from outside and looted about 1400 pounds of gold valued at approximately $20 per ounce and $110,000 in smaller bars. The robbers escaped by boat after setting a cover over a tunnel under the floor, evading guards who mistook noises as ghosts. Police scrambled across coastal cities to track the gear and suspects, with the hole and tools described as highly sophisticated for the era.

San Praucince Selby Works Tay Xhare Alost San Framisco Macne San Francisco Bay Bay

Aunt Lizies Church Burns Down in Sunday Night Fire

The longtime figure Aunt Lizie led a church on Taylorville Avenue in Evansville. A mysterious southern woman once rented a cottage here, stirred the community, and inspired the building of the church that served Black worshipers. The fire damaged the structure, but Aunt Lizie vowed to rebuild despite age and loss.

Lizzie Evansyill Lizie Taylorville Avenune Taylor Avenue Hus City Lixzie

Photography in banks plans to record checks by electric plotographic unit

A Chicago article describes a new in bank check recording system using an electric plotographic apparatus installed at the National Bank of the Republic. The machine will photograph 10,000 checks in a hour, sorting and storing images in automated reels, replacing nine clerks’ work and reducing errors. The report also notes miscellaneous local notices and incidents, including a crime, a death, strikes, and other varied items.

Chicago National Bank of the Republic Howe

Corn Crop Prospects Improve in Central States

Washington Aug 7 The weather bureau weekly crop report notes moderate temperatures and rains easing drought in the central valleys. Early planted corn shows poor prospects while late planted corn promises a fair to good yield in Nebraska Missouri Illinois and Iowa. In other states conditions vary with showers aiding eastern sections and continued stress in western areas. Overall prospects remain uneven across the Midwest with many districts reporting improved growing conditions yet unequal moisture distribution.

Washington Weather Bureau Mixsourt Miesbeipyd Onie River Great Firth Nik Larzer Kausnebe Nebraska Pontiles Illnois Iowa Iuraie Walt Sheen Wartheen

Death by Own Action Identified in Shelbyville Tragedy

Mrs Anna Bluney, daughter of PoC Bark and sister of Joseph Park of Texarkana, is identified in Shelbyville as the woman who died after a chest injury and alleged heartbreak. A history of alleged abuse by a stepfather and a confessed love for the daughter are cited as motives. The death is treated as self-inflicted with burial in Shelbyville.

Aline Wowan Kausshry Ang Anna Bluney Aigen Hovel Mnormiine Shelbyville Bark Joseph Park Tesarkana Tex Corder He Goode Metsinney Tommit IU Hols Tennh St Tavis Hisband Tbs Lew Hite Mc Khmey Huy Allel McKinnee Despranlenes

Too Warm for Owosso Harvest Festival Features

In Owosso Michigan on August 7 mayor Em ery and two ministers witnessed the harvest festival acts. In Cairo street displays the muscle dance drew shock and disapproval. Four living pictures performers caused concern as they disrobed and provocatively eyed crowd members. City officials ordered the balloons closed and both shows to halt future appearances. The festival closed Saturday night amid renewed citizen concern over suggestive entertainment.

Oworen Mich Emery Cairo Sarinkty Owosso Owosse Tore Streli Woyendolle Gost

Court Completes Schley Case Review In Navy Panel

Washington notes a navy board named Rear Admiral Flews L. Hewison to review the Schley case, with Assist Secretary Hackett confirming the appointment. Admiral Ryans reported to the Navy for consultation, saying the conference did not relate to Newhauser’s criticisms.

Howhon Schley Washington Jim Werly Ailiurial Flews L. Hewison Sehose Ap Pointent Hackers Troblex D. Ryans Ardi Navy Department Hackett Os Newhauser Evans Hin Chandler

Republican State Convention Opens in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Aug 7 1900 Cedar Rapids Iowa Republicans convene with J C Davis of Keokuk as temporary chair. Credentials report delayed amid band music and glee club songs as party factions debate Cummins Herriott and potential alignment.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Towa Weaver State Central Committee S. D. McCormick J. C. Davis Keokuk Davis Glee Club Cummins We Herriot Des Moines Adair Audubon Cass Montgomery Shelby Herriot Muinins Herriott Cumai Niki

Maheuds Attack Kashmirkar Post In Simla Region

Two hundred Maheuds attacked the Kashmirkar military post on August six, killing a sentry and overwhelming garrison forces. The militiamen surrendered rifles. seven defenders were killed while an officer and three men were wounded. Maheuds then withdrew with rifles uniforms and ammunition.

Simla Kashmirkar

Gunboat Ordered to Protect American Interests

The Navy Department has ordered the gunboat Machias, stationed in Boston, to proceed to Colon at the eastern end of the Panama Railroad to safeguard American interests amid reports of disturbances and traffic interruptions at the Isthmus.

Washington Navy Department Machias Boston Colon Panama Isthmus

Life of Soldier Saved by President

Washington reports President commuted Private Frederick Morris of Company K 49th volunteers from death to imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth. Morris was convicted of murder by a court martial at Tuguiarao Luzon and sentenced to death.

Washington Fresinoni McKinley Frederick Morris Company K 49Th Volunteers Fort Leavenworth Kaw Morris Tuguigarao Luzon

Frisco Strikers Receive Additions

San Francisco notes a further wave of strike action as 200 more workers join the protest today, expanding the ranks of those walking out and signaling intensified labor action in the city.

Frisco San Francisco

Typhoid Fever Killing Soldiers in German Troops

Report from Tien Tain dated August 7 notes high mortality from malignant typhoid among German troops. In Berlin August 7 the Dowager Empress's funeral is set for Tuesday, with the path of glory described as a pleasant route. Oregonian Portland through the Portland Oregonian reports on these items.

Tien Tain Berlin Empress Wierick Portland Oregonian

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