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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1902

Page

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Iowa City case: confession links murder to paramour entanglement

Des Moines reports that Charles Hota will confess that Jan ta Gatharher, a wealthy sickman, was murdered by Mree Gallagher and his wife, motive love with Mrs Gallagher. The crime occurred four months ago as he slept beside his wife.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa City Charles Hota Janta Gatharher Sivckmen Mree Gallagher Asien Gallagher Aglada

Society of the Philippines elects officers for next meeting

The Society of the Philippines in Binifs held an Aug 15 session electing officers for the next meeting. President General Liviligr Lite was named, with Vice President Lieut Donald MeHg, Secretary FL M. Schutte, Treasurer C. J. Lewis, Chaplain-Trey Chirtex Mailter, and others.

National Society of the Army of the Hippines Liviligr Lite Denver Donald MeHg Conmneilath FL M. Schutte St Pau C. J. Lewis Colorado Ttey Chirtex Chirtex Mailter, Nebraskie St. Pau

Funeral for Senator McMillan Held in Detroit

Funeral services for Senator Melate nes McMillan were held in Detroit Michigan with the remains viewed by relatives and officials. The ceremony included state officials and teachers and the body was interred at Brimwood Cemetery with the staff present at the conclusion of the services.

Senator McMillan Detroit Melatenes McMillan Crariess Brimwood Cen

Foresters of Iowa Convene in Ottumwa Meeting

Ottumwa Iowa hosts the annual Foresters of Iowa gathering as delegates arrive for the opening session. The event begins today with turnout expected from regional foresters and members. A slate of officers is set to be announced in the afternoon proceedings.

Foresters OF Iowa Ottumwa Iowa Plate Association of Foresters of Pies Attenidan

Mary Baker Eddy Responds to Keene Publication

Eminent lawyer A J Angl Henry Keene wrote a booklet attacking Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science. Eddy, after reading Keene’s work, praised the author, then revised her view and urged halting public attack on the book’s subject, citing Christian principles.

Mary Baker Eddy Keene A. J. Ang Hitnore John Menry Keene Kew Ian Science Io Treengiire Mier

Unknown man drowns after leaving bem on Ancoigan Avenue

An unidentified man at Bem on Ancoigan Avenue, Aug. 13, attempted to cure a drink habit and subsequently drowned. Police report minimal detail as investigators review the incident and determine circumstances.

al Mabus Tanslic Mich Ancoigan Avenue

Glarys Leacon Romance Rumor Denied by Parents and Berlin Leaders

Paris reports Mrs Edward Parker Deacon sent a lawyer to Le Muti to protest a romance story about her daughter Gladys Leacon engaged to a man in six months and denied ties to the crown prince. Berlin officials and society leaders ridicule the tale as unfounded and the imperial family remains silent on the supposed US connection.

Paris Edward Parker Deacon le Muti Texah Ter Glidys Liv Crown Palace Germany Berlin Muir Glarys Leacon Frederick William United States

Rev Hill Surprised by Murder Confession Tale

In Bryzil Indiana a published rumor claimss that Rev Charles Mil a former Congregational minister now in Cardoula mining district confessed to a 15 year old murder in Henwood Indiana. Locals say the tale misquoted him and his wife notes he denied any such confession calling the story a joke and insisting he knows nothing of any death.

Bryzil Ind Aus Charles Mil Congregational Arnister Smith Henwood Indy Tey Meg Dandride Cardoula Shail Lom

Carnival at South Haven Parade and races planned

South Haven Mich Aug 11 Carnival plans are announced for Aug 26 to 30 with ocean parade grand water display and marine fireworks. Candidate contests draw local residents with Miss M ur of Chicago Sleepy Hollow favored and L E Parsons of this city second.

South Taven Mich Anc Sonph Maven Bolux Birger Resorts Mur Sleepy Hollow L. E. Parsons E. Varby Avery Beach Cone Varby Tiorethes Goelitz Belaz

Tragic Auto Crash Kills Charles Fair and Wife in France

Paris, Aug 15. A high speed crash near Saint Agusjin wrecked the car carrying Charles L. Fair and his wife. Both died, chauffeur injured. Fair, son of the late Senator James G. Fair, owned multiple cars and left San Francisco for Europe May 30. The report notes extensive wealth and questions of inheritance.

Paris United States Charles L Pate Saint Agusjin Mel Charles L Fat Trouville Chulean

Postoffice Dynamited in Fast Palestine Robbery

A raid in Fast Palestine Ohio involved an early morning explosion that dynamited the postoffice safe. Robbers fled with about 3600 in cash and stamps and stationary worth 1000. The blast drew police response and gunfire as the robbers escaped.

Palestine Hare

One-Tenth to the Lord Advocated at National Tithers Meet

At Witout Lakes Worain Ind Aug 5 delegates and speakers urge the first tenth of income as a spiritual and practical duty. Pittsburg businessman Porter cites twenty years of experience supporting the system. Prominent tithers like Thomas Kaas J Wilbur Chapman and Judge Hobson testify to its value. Reverend F E H Stewart of Ableaze delivers a forceful sermon on spirit and method, while critics oppose fundraising fairs socials and lotteries.

Witoun Lakes Worain Ind Wieron Porter Pittsburg Thomas Kaas J. Wilbur Chapman J. . Hobson FE. Ht. Stewart

Pythians Elect Officers in San Francisco Meeting

Tracey St Bangs of Grand Forks was elected supreme chancellor by the Knights of Pythias. Charles H Selivey of Indiana became supreme vice chancellor, succeeding retiring Francis H. Selmer. George E B Church named supreme prokat rat, and White Chevy chosen supreme keeper of records and seals. John W Thompson of Washington honored for 26 years of service as altaide g used.

Tracey Hitangs Grand Forks San Francisco Tracey St. Bangs huIpreme Oxden John W. Thompson Washington, D. C

Russian rentes listed on Gotham Stock Exchange

Russian 4 per cent rentes listed in New York on the Gotham Exchange. The issue totals about 2.37 billion roubles, with a registered range from 100 to 2000 roubles. Volume and registration options vary by holder, with quarterly interest on the stated dates.

Gotham Stock Exchange New York Mrussian Stock Exchange Morgan & Co. Kelmont & Co Buriys, Magonn & Co Tlw National City Tank Stork Tsi Stork Exchange Marelli Jane Focal Geeoe United States

Quarter Million Fire Destroys Ohio Town

A major blaze in Alauenton Ohio caused extensive damage to Huwella and surrounding buildings. Losses estimated at a quarter of a mile in extent. Local authorities and fire crews battled the flames, with no confirmed reports of casualties at this time.

Ohio Alauenton Offie

Barceloana Cable Report Corrects Bowen Claim

Washington dispatch clarifies that Barcelona has fallen under revolutionary control with officials imprisoned and looting reported. Cincinnati arrived at Barcelona. Marietta at Port of Spain under McGent orders. Havana and Caracas cables uncertain amid disrupted lines.

Washington Cormander McLean Cincinnati Barcelona Marietta Port of Spain Trinidad McGent Commader McLean I Paktax Navy Department McLean Bowen Caricus Caracas Castro Viencancla Wve Nichols Topeka Porto Cabello Nichols

Twelve Millions Involved In Mints Combine Fraud Case

Fragmented OCR text describes a sprawling, unclear financial scheme involving a mint, mines, and a New Jersey port, with references to Spritucticld district and Olivola Coat. A claimed $1210.00 delta value and a meeting in a city are mentioned amid garbled names and numbers.

Ieee Mts. Ag Lishier Priveha Aq New Jersey Cp. Hons Trentythees NeWret Daikson Phibelelplits Deltavelves

Moline Picnic Excursion Sparks Conspiracy Rumors

An impartial review of yesterday’s Moline picnic excursion reveals confusion over a supposed conspiracy between Rock Island and Barling. About 1000 visitors were counted, with many travelers unaware the event was a simple outing, sparking debate on motive and organization.

Rook Ialand Hulton Reek Matias Edim Fullon Cousty

Dedication of Devilows Temple Draws 9000 Visitors

The new temple in Bialby vil(e) was dedicated tonight by the presency of about 9,000 people. Delegations from Charleston Kansas Pena St Elmo Sulliean Tascola Arcola Newman Ashmere Decatur Tower Hill Springfield and other places attended. Shelbyville Rebekahs banqueted the visitors and the evening showcased visiting teams exemplifying the secret work.

States

Man Plunges Over Niagara in Suicide Act

A man about 40 years old leapt from the Niagara Falls area into Prospect Park’s upper mphis amid a crowd of 100 to 500 witnesses. He tied his fedora with a handkerchief then threw a silver dollar at John M. Locher Jr. as he called him back before the fatal plunge. He survived briefly after entering the water.

Niagara ‘Falls

France and Her Schools Prompt Barricades in Brittany

In Pintaterre crowds resisted the closure of religious schools at Leugonvelin Ploumoguer and Piolgou, as soldiers and gendarmes protected commissaries. Rumors swirled of troops moving to St Meen and Polzoet, then to Ploud and Plougour, with barbed wire and dug earth threatening the schools. Premier Combes reported the action as a Rogallet movement and noted possible penal procedures for unrest.

Pintaterre Brest Trance Leugonvelin Pioumaguer Pintsterre St. Meen Polzoet Plongon Ploumosuer Marmnes Heen Elysee Palace Finisterre

Omaha Street Railways Sale to New York Syndicate

The Omaha street railway company faces sale to a New York syndicate led by Seligman & Co. Shares trade at a discount to total capitalization with most stock held by insiders and a large portion of outside holdings owned by Chicago firms Switch Bros and Marshall Pied. Public sale details indicate most collateral blocks have been gathered.

Ouebe, Neu Tin Afterview Piper Strom

Two Committal Deaths Reported In Nearby Areas

In Galesburg and nearby locales reports note deaths by suicide. Charles IL Granger, widerman and meal preparer, reportedly harmed himself yesterday amid alleged financial troubles. Aug 15 also records Mrs. Jessie Rose, wife of Sioth Rose, who died by hanging herself in Hey dereen Creek with a jagged weapon blade found in her throat.

Galesburg Ane Metrewes Mercury Charles Il] Granger Widérman Linnher Wialesbueg, Ag Jassie Tose Siotth Rose Trent Giles Heydereen Creck

Finish Downing Married in Virginia City

Ex Representative Pius E Downing and Mrs Zia Grigsby widow of Judge Grigsby were wed quietly in the city and will honeymoon at Mackinac Island and northern resorts returning Sept 1 to reside Downing a prominent Democratic politician known for the Rinker Downing seat contest Cortelyou arrives in Washington to finish Roosevelt trip details Four Holden family members poisoned by drinking milk suspected formaldehyde. Mrs Holden gravely ill others expected to recover

Finish Downing Virginia Pius E. Downing Zia Grigshy Judge Grigsby Pinstioll Tuesels Mackinne Ishend Downing Tnt Rintker-Downing Cortelyon Wasmang Washington George B. Cortelyou Hihode Ialand Roosevelt New England Hroril Ind Samuel Holden Wibel

Divorce and death in Kentucky after suit

Williamsburg Kentucky Aug 1 Ex Sheriff James L Sutton committed suicide by leaping from the county dam into the Cumberland River. Sutton had long suffered insanity. The fact his wife had sued for divorce is believed to have been the immediate cause.

Williamsburg James L. Sutton Sutton

Typographical Union adopts push for universal eight hour day

Cincinnati convention adopts a plan to campaign next year for a universal eight hour law. President Lynch and Vice President Hawkes direct action while committees present reports with amendments. A fire near the Wire's sperm house caused no injuries as the blaze was extinguished.

Cincinnati Ohio Huth Lynch Vicw Hawkes Ware Wire

Alger Out for the Senate in Late Claim

Detroit, Aus. 15 The News this item reports that during a state Republican advisory meeting at Mine Fel Cadillve the committee announced General Ah semen would be their choice to succeed the late fomes MeMilion as U.S. senator.

Detroit Aus Fens

Clark faces grand jury over circulating obscene literature

William E. Clark of Milam, publisher of Our Friend and anti Catholic lecturer, has been bound over to the grand jury at Paster WL for circulating obscene literature. Bond set at 400 dollars.

Grand Jney William £. Clark Milam Bruo Priend Unl Mijiw News Jnbe Paster Gram Jury

Davenport set to host state firemen tournament

W Baker of Davenport reports plans for the September state firemen’s tournament in Orchard City. Mayor Hytre Marquardt and Chief Pihink of the fre department back the event with attendance urged during September 2 parade. $1,000 prize added to house races. $3,000 total prize fund to be shared by eight participating departments including Murcatine versus TT.

W. Baker Davenport Helen Blair Burlington Lington Hytre Marquardt Pihink Fre Department Orchard City Lim Wwe Lawinge Praia Thi Howe Geers

Clinton Mayor E A Hugh Jown Dies After Illness

E A Hugh Jown, mayor of Clinton, died at his hotel after a brief illness. He had suffered a typhoid fever attack that winter and had been in poor health since. He died during his third term in office.

E. A. Hugh Hughes Clinton

Railway restoration delayed by Russians seek control

The restoration of the Peking Shantung railway section is held up by Soviet opposition. Russians refuse to relinquish the New Chwang Shan Hal Kwan stretch unless allowed to retain machine shops and roundhouses at Shan Hal Kwan. They also object to foreign officials managing the line.

Kuselan Peking Aig Chwang- Shan Hal-Kwan Shan Hal- Kwan Ibe

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