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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

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Prison official accused of brutal whipping in Georgia case

Middeldigeville, Ga. Aug. 12. The investigation into alleged brutality at the state prison farm centers on Assistant Superintendent Aliazood, 62, accused by Miss Mamie Deeris of making improper proposals and threatening her after. Deeris details a June whipping by Alla good, who says the charge is false and that the punishment was mild after medical clearance.

Middeldigeville Aliazood Mamie Deeris Jacob Moore Mies Deerts Allaxood Allagood

Pallium Bestowed on Archbishop Farley at St Patrick’s

In New York on August 12 the pallium was conferred on Archbishop John M. Farley of the New York archdiocese by Monsignor Paleoni, apostolic delegate to the United States, at St Patrick’s Cathedral. The ceremony was carefully staged to enhance dignity and splendor.

New York John M. Farley Ne York Didcese Mgr. Paleoni

Illinois Federation Annual Convention Opens in Springfield

The first annual convention of the Illinois Federation of Labor will open in Springfield on Tuesday October. The legislative committee is expected to map out work for the next legislative session with broad representation from labor assemblies statewide. Carrie Nation exonerated in Scranton case. awaits appeal for damages over alleged false arrest.

Springfield Illinois Federation of Labor

Gompers challenges Parry on lake levels at Labor Day debate

Indianapolis August 12 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor left a challenge for D M Parry to meet him on Labor Day at the fairgrounds to debate the question of water levels and the extent of ndulans. Parry president of the National Manufacturers Association awaited the challenge. In Ogdensburg a war department hearing examined dam plans across Adams and Galoux Islands to alter Lake Ontario levels and rights of citizens. Canadian and US business interests voiced support and opposition amid cross currents and potential three foot water level changes and sixty acre flooding concerns.

Indianapolis Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor D. M. Parry Witter Fir Grounds Thin City Barry Parry National Manufacturers’ Association Gompers Ogdensburg Theodore A. Kingham Engineer Corps Adams United States Phe Alban Tawron Galonp Island J. J. Corswell Philadelphia Dawson Major Bingham Congress Secretary of War

Mob in pursuit after assault on farmer's daughter

In Marshalltown a 14 year old daughter of A. S. Mavon a prominent North Hudson farmer was assaulted by a man from a camped party of horse traders near her home. The child is said to be near death and a large mob pursues the assailant with intent to lynch if captured.

Marshalltown A. S. Mavon North Hudson

CHECK TO IMMIGRATION Great Britain Takes Steps to Keep Out

London reports the royal commission on alien immigration favors state control for certain classes of entrants and the creation of a department of immigration. Proposals resemble US law but with stricter regulations in some areas and no educational requirement. Undesirable classes include prostitutes lunatics convicts and those likely to become a public charge. Deportation possible within two years and ships may be repatriated without compensation. Medical inspection tighter than US standards and false data punished by deportation. Immigration may designate overpopulated areas as prohibited for new arrivals. Convicted felons may face deportation as part of sentencing.

Great Britain London Royal Commission On United Kingdom United States Immigranio Artiunt

Beardsley Acquitted in Calumny Case in Battle Creek

In Battle Creek Illinois on August 12 Justice Merritt heard the case of Cora Beardsley charged with throwing carbuliced oat at Miss Wood. Miss Wood could not identify the assailant but described a man dressed figure matching Mixa Deantaley. A threatening letter was introduced and Miss Wood was cross examined regarding writing it herself. Beardsley had alibi witnesses placing her at a theater with Emanuel Huber on the night of the alleged assault. Prosecution asked to dismiss due to proof issues. Miss Wood plans breach of promise suit against Huber.

Battle Creek Afic Cora Beardsley May Wood Merritt Mines Wood Mixa Deantaley Mixa Beardsley Emanuel Huber Miss Beardsley Miss Wood Young Huber

Has Curious Caprices Valparaiso Jud Aug 12

A Valparaiso law student faced a masked robber at gunpoint demanding money and valuables. Miss Beste Cronin was charged with burglary but the case was dropped after she admitted the act was a token from a fellow student. The episode followed her earlier notoriety tied to Miss Agatha Reichlin’s murder case and a priest controversy.

Valparaiso Jud Valparaiso College Han Beste Cronin Miss Cronin Agatha Reichlin Torame Father Walser Mayor King Loraine Walser

KLLING GANG QUITS WORK IN ILL-FOUNDED UNIT

Fire losses hit Dunkirk and a lumber yard in Indiana as a factory blaze destroys the Kirk Tamber plant and nearby properties. Injury toll includes Sherry $500 Mendenhall $700 and Thomas $600. General E E Bryant, ex dean of Wisconsin Law and state fish commissioner, dies on a train near Toronto after attending the American Fisheries Society meeting.

Biares Dunkirk Ind New Kirk Tamber Company Penneyvania William Sherry Thomas Mendenhall John Thomas Lumber Company E. B. Bryant Madison Wis E. E. Bryant Jean Wisconsin Aulversity Law School State Fish Commission Toronto Can American Fisheries Society Woods Hall Mass Sheldon

Paris Rail Disaster Toll Grows Amid Smoke Confusion

Paris August report says over 100 victims recovered with many still in wreckage of the Metropolitan CLI tunnel. Most suffocated by smoke, blamed on disorganized railway staff. Premier Combes inspected the tunnel and sought a rapid casualty list. Authorities plan measures to aid affected poor families as survivors recount the desperate struggle.

Paris Kieetrle Parla United States Premier Combes Sid In Conneil

Still Reaches Out for Further Roads

In New York on Aug 74 the press notes that interests linked to Rock Island and St. Louis and San Francisco rail lines show an attempted coordination. Key figures HF Yoakum HChig Pierce Milleleh Thorne and BT Van Verer were named directors of the Sewboard line as talks on possible merger or support proceed amid heavy industry speculation.

W York Avr Fapitaliste Rock Island St. Linie & Sui Fraueisen Halight Ate New York Ladentang Thatman & Cxine Seate Nir Yoakum

Pope Is Improved and Walks at Home in Ground View

Tinme Mig W. reports Pope made progress staying in the villa and walking with help, visiting Mustoilay. Doctors advised Pope to take a quiet time away from all work to rest after yesterday’s fainting spell and to recover fully.

Tinme Mig. W Mening Teft Ail Lok vaNiews

Rebels suffer heavy losses in tense battle report

Dispatches claim 150 rebels killed in severe fighting as pro war factions intensify. Reports note both Russian and Austrian embassies report the insurgency growing daily.

Dutch and Chi'e Skirmish Leaves Casualties in Simagra

Reports say Dutch troops clashed with Chi'e forces near village in Simagra. An officer named Wille ait Jostnmaftic led Dutch units with 57 wounded and the Dutch reportedly captured a vessel.

Aistere Nehinese Werekilet Villadengahy Simagra

Fourth Bat For Canadas Cup In Fourth Period

In a brief exchange the Empidequoit scaled ahead to begin the Canadas Cup chase by forcing Strathcona into the fourth. The game unfolded quickly as both teams traded possessions, leaving the contest to a decisive late surge.

Empidequoit Strathcona Voronty

Ball Park VII Eleven In Number Victim Dies

Philadelphia Aug 1 slames den aged 35 injured at the baseball park died today marking the 11th victim. Known for Peter White Tlaverne City Mich Aug 12 District Attorney Covell home from trip to Lie upper peninsula and says many Republicans favor nominating Peter White of Marquette for governor on the Republican ticket.

Philadelphia Slames den Peter White Tlaverne City Mich Covell Upper Peninsula Marquette

Taft hints at Root's successor as Secretary of War

Aug 1 Mantin report says Taft may name a replacement for Secretary of War as Root prepares for a London trip. Washington notes Root plans to resign only if his withdrawal aids the Alaska boundary case or enables a new appointee after Congress returns. Root will stay connected during London mission, with possible early replacement if duties demand.

Mantin Taft Teeri Root Washington London Maskiw Commission Roosevelt Congress Toot Consmaseion Department Hoot War Department General Stat Alaskan Commission

Correspondent in Jail Over Contempt Verdict in London

Arnold White, a newspaper correspondent, was fined $500 by a London high court for contempt of court after publishing a Sunday article just before Whitaker Wright, director of London and Globe Finance, arrived from New York. Wright faces trial over his company’s collapse. The editor apologized but White refused to pay, and was jailed at Brixton before Wright’s release.

London Arnold White High Court England New York Whitaker Wright London and Globe Finance Corporation Me Hewspaper Brixton Wribt

Nebraska Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket At Lincoln

Lincoln Nebraska Aug 12 Nebraska Prohibitionists convene and nominate for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court George L Wright of York County Regents of the University CG Barker of Lancaster and KR Muir of Nemaha County Resolutions urge liquor suppression woman suffrage initiative referendum public ownership of utilities and direct presidential and senate elections. Kight Deaths in a Cyclone Washington Aug 12 The state department confirms eight deaths in Martinique cyclone with six villages destroyed.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Supreme Court George L. Wright York County Regents of The University CG «& Barker Lancaster Muir Nenaha County United States Washington State Department Hax Jewel Port de France Martinique

Bail Fixed At $3,000 For Mrs GullER

Mesida Gullee of Hunker Hill faced a preliminary hearing in Carlinville before Judge Creighton on a charge tied to a 9 year old boy from Hunker Hill. The coroner’s jury accused her of giving tainted candy on July 25. Twenty witnesses testified. Bail was set at $3,000 and Mrs GullER will provide the bond. The judge noted contested points on admissibility of certain evidence. He did not commit to a final ruling on whether the case will proceed to the September hearing.

Carlinville Mesida Gullee Hunker Hil Creighton Springfield Sid Ewart Checksfield Hunker Hill Tee | Ufy Bunker Mi Iade Creighton

Dream confirms passenger’s eerie premonition in wreck tale

Mrs Michaels reports a dream predicting a fatal wreck involving her husband Charles Michaels of Mitrien. He left for Tidharaywits, then died in a rattroud wreck and was brought to Marion hours later. She recalls the exact scene in her dream.

Indianapodis Ame Charles Micheels Michaels Tidharaywits Marion

Edward Renounces Royal Title Aboard Yacht

fragmentary notes describe Edward discarding his royal title aboard the royal yacht, with Henry and Mae involved in a planned rental to sail the waters and a flurt fleite mentioned. teaser wording hints at a duke portrayal and Teaser.

Ead Henry An Royal Yacht Fir Mae Rentaill

United States Senator Becomes Benedict

Weal Chester reports that W. 8 Stone of Elon Ta division No. 181 has been elected grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to fill the vacancy from the death of I M Arthur. The executive committee says the new head will uphold conservative principles. In other items Jan Witter explains why Clement Smith declines a territorial supreme court appointment amid New Mexico statehood. Mary Kirighit case continues to November term. Anti-Saloon League closes a ten day conference at Winona Lake with plans for next year.

Arthur Cleveland Stone Elon Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers I M. Arthur The BP. M. Arthur Denver Hants Pe N.M Jan Witter Clement M. Smith Hastings Anti Saloon League Warken Ind Anti-Saloon League of America Winona Lake Washington

Architect Cobb Removed From Cay Post Office

Local post office notes indicate architect Cobb was removed from duties at Cay office amid ongoing activity. Details unclear due to incomplete OCR text.

Cobb Cay Post Office Actiew Ie Sieal Tor

Election Contest Decided Names York County Superintendent

Harrisburg Aug. 12 Judge York of York county election case ruled in favor of Lewis E York for county superintendent of schools by seven votes after a high profile contest. About 200 witnesses testified amid claims of voting irregularities and ballot challenges.

Harrisburg Judee Nlbrook Chaisser- York Lewis E. York Ese York Repub I H. Choisser

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