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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
1
Ruse to draw forces from weak spots and skirmishes near Wareham as Massachusetts militia defend Boston from a simulated red invasion. Bridges are dynamited in drills while regiments march, entertain visitors, and test river crossings as officers plan to push toward Middleboro and beyond.
Denver reports the second annual Trans Mississippi Congress opening with delegates and visitors, promising discussion on commerce industry and agriculture in the great west. The Irrigation Congress will feature Secretary Ballinger and Chief Forester Pinchot. only routine business noted today.
Chicago report says Gustav Hering Sr. a bookkeeper, shot and killed his son and injured another family member before fatally shooting himself. City police indicate the elder Hering was reportedly in a strained mental state. Public details remain unclear as authorities investigate at the scene.
The 57th annual convention of the American Pharmaceutical Association began in West Los Angeles Aus. 16. It adopts uniform rules to encourage pharmacists to conduct business across state lines.
A batch of 80 new Missouri laws took effect, from banning offensive publications and weapons to stricter liquor rules on trains. It tightens penalties for drug use and gambling, restricts hunting, enforces segregation in reform schools, and limits women’s work hours to 54 per week. Many provisions target crime and public morals with fines or jail.
A sweltering 24 hours marked by temperatures above 100 and 105 in Enid Fort Smith Concordia and Lamar as the southwest endures its hottest spell in eight years. Kansas City residents sought shade and rest in parks while fatalities rose in St Louis though not yet confirmed in this report. Fire gutted much of Cunard liner Lucania at Liverpool with flames destroying the saloon area and forehold before firefighters flooded the vessel and work began to right and tow it.
Colorado Springs, Aug 16 One hundred killed and injured as two Denver Rio Grande passenger trains collide near Husted north of Colorado Springs. The northbound train telescopes baggage car and smoker, three engines go into ditch. List of dead includes James Roseporka James Parker M Larkin F W Beless C S Brown J a Gossage Peter Nelson T F Murphy A A Davidson Attorney F G Frederick. Mrs D K Seaton of Harrisburg Il is among the injured with a broken back and expected to die.
An explosion of natural gas wrecked the four story Whick Moving and Storage building in Cleveland on August 16 injuring seven men and three women, two possibly fatally. The blast set seven nearby buildings ablaze but firefighters contained the fire. Loss estimated at $100,000.
In New York on August 16 a report circulated that E. H. Harriman has obtained an option on the controlling interest in the New York Central lines. If exercised, this would grant Harriman control of the through route from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Tacoma Washington August 16 Two climbers T P F Callahan of West Settle and Joseph W Stevens of Trenton New Jersey are believed dead while attempting Mount Tacoma ascent. A rescue party found their alpine staffs and packs near the crater feet from the summit.
Washington residents learn that Secretary Nagle orders no vacation for about 12,000 Department of Commerce and Labor employees until their work is completed. Employees have been notified of the directive.
Chicago aldermen in a special session confirmed Leroy T. Stewart as chief of police to succeed George M. Shippy who resigned. In Des Moines Arthur Hate Smith, third son of Joseph Smith who founded the Mormon church, died yesterday.
Marblehead Mass August 16 The arduous work of selecting the fastest trio from a fleet of nineteen special yachts began with six mile sprints. It is expected the international committee of the Eastern ind will name the three which will represent America in the contest against Germany.
During the first three days they will sail three races each day with strong southeast breeze and heavy sea. Winners in the three divisions first sender trial races today were the Joyette Ellen and Skeezix.
Boston hosts the 23rd annual National Fraternal congress with 300 delegates from 51 societies, two thirds women. The president notes over 8 billion dollars in insurance in force and a united stand against old line companies. The report warns some cheap rate societies head toward disaster despite rate readjustments. The minimum rate issue is discussed as essential for safe business and potential surpluses or member benefits.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 16 attorneys for Governor Charles M Haskell and five co defendants indicted over Muskogee town lot frauds filed motions to quash the indictments The filings include sensational claims about grand jurors alleged conduct by U S Marshal Grant Victor and chiefly questions about grand jury selection and exclusion of Muskogee County from the jury pool
Spokane Aug 16 Allen Newton of Helena Montana drew No 1 in the Spokane reservation today Other winners include Mabel D McNickle of Chicago Fay J Snoddy of Miller South Dakota David Mentzer of Springville Iowa Emil Schenaffer of Evansville Indiana George H Tusk of Libertyville Illinois and Claude H Stein of Mount Carmel Illinois
Five children aged 12 to 23 of farmer A Hy Hyde were killed when a Prisco train struck their wagon at a Frisbee Station crossing near Kennett Missouri while they were traveling to church. The Aug 16 accident ends in tragedy for Hyde family and local community.
Omaha August 16 James C Dahlman the cowboy mayor of Omaha announces his candidacy for governor on the democratic ticket The main plank is home rule He says every city would have home rule and vows to have it in his inaugural message and first legislature He defends liquor rights and argues eating and drinking are constitutional rights claiming no authority can regulate meal times He favors local regulation of saloons and says towns should decide hours and licensing while temperate behavior is a personal matter He underscores that self rule aligns with independence principles
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