10 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1907
Page
1
Across the West telegraph offices shut as unionized workers walk out. Chicago faces isolation from outside lines as Postal Telegraph and Western Union employees strike, with New York and other cities weighing sympathy actions.
The Phoenix dredge boat burned at the government boat yards near the second lock causing $21,000 loss. The Phoenix, built in Metropolis Illinois, 80 feet long and 30 feet beam, was to be taken back for repairs. fire started by unknown cause. friends and crowd gathered as crews fought the blaze all night.
Reports from Meridian Jackson Dallas El Paso Fort Worth Oakland and San Francisco describe widespread Western Union strike actions. Operators quit their posts at multiple locations joining a broader labor walkout that affected newspaper loops and nonunion message handling.
Father Joseph Schell, noted Catholic missionary who exposed land frauds and Indian department corruption, launches a new anti bank wrecking crusade. After leaving Nebraska, he moves to Tony near Ladysmith to push for criminal prosecutions against those responsible. He was previously beaten by whites on the Winnebago reservation.
A Nashville report casting doubt on the claim that Bill Quantrill, the Civil War guerrilla leader, survived capture and lived on Vancouver Island is summarized from a Victoria tale. Frank James recounts Quantrill’s supposed disguise as John Sharp, his self reported death in Louisville, and a Catholic hospital burial before a final departure to unknown fate.
Denver officials face a union grievance committee from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen representing Denver and Rio Grande switchmen. They demand a 70 cent wage increase for all switchmen. if rejected, a strike is expected to follow.
Wheaton, Aug 16. In the western golf championship finals at the Chicago club, J. D. Cady was eliminated after defeat by H. F. Jones of Wheaton, 2 up with 2 to play. Egan held a 2 up lead after 10 holes in the day’s match. Egan, of Exmoor, remained in the finals after Jones defeated Cady.
Citizens of Rock Island may glimpse the Daniels comet in the northeast each dawn from 2 to 4 am through September first as scientists photograph its positions. By late August the tail should be bright enough for naked eye viewing. On Nov 14 the Moon and planet Mercury align as Mercury passes behind the Moon, visible across North America.
In Rome on August 10 the anniversary of Pope X’s coronation was marked by a solemn Sistine chapel ceremony attended by cardinals papal court diplomatic corps religious orders and Roman aristocracy. Cardinal Merry del Val officiated as the pope sat on the throne while the choir led by Mgr. Perosi performed a cappella.
Rosina Goldner was found guilty in New York of attempting suicide under the new felony statute. She faces up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both, under the law.
Saratoga N Y Aug 10 John W Gates plans to make his future home in England where he will live as a country squire rivaling Croker in the old world The move follows Gates ambition to join expatriates and build a life in England similar to Richard Croker's rural residence and status.
Arrangements for the August 21 farmers picnic at Lyford's grove near Port Byron are advancing. Two ball games feature Cleveland versus Hillsdale, then Zuma faces the winners. Prizes for girls and boys races, address by Dr. W. E. Taylor of Watertown, and music by the McCausland brass band.
Washington Aug 10 after a year of claims the battleships Connecticut and Louisiana settled their relative speed. Louisiana shows a slight edge with 18.823 knots from a year ago while Connecticut averaged 18.78 knots in yesterday's trial.
The Western New York grand jury submitted indictments against Standard Oil New York and Vacuum Oil of Rochester and against New York Central and Pennsylvania railways with multiple counts each. Charges include illegal rebates and concessions on shipments from Olean to Burlington Rutland and Bellows Falls, with possible total fines up to 18.24 million dollars.
The armored cruisers Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland and Colorado sailed today via Yokohama and Honolulu to join Admiral Evans fleet. Maryland grounded on leaving Cavite harbor but was refloated in half an hour uninjured. Emer son Brownelle dies from mushroom poisoning at White's Lake Kalamazoo after fourteen people were exposed. State Superintendent J McBride issues house cleaning day orders for Michigan schools.
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