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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1909

Page

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Paulham flies five times in one aviation meet

Panthamu Paulham, the French victor, completes five circuits of the course in Rheims during the Prix de Champagne event amid gusts and crowd cheers. President Fallieres watches as Panthumu passes close to the tribune and trains, finishing three rounds in 88 minutes 18 25 seconds and receiving enthusiastic acclaim. The report notes a murder case against Corporal Lisle r Crabbes is being pursued, with defense aiming to prove insanity.

Rheims Bowe Paulhane Wright Brothers Glenn LH. Curtiss Ana Panthem Great Piicht Rieime Fallieres Paull Ballieres Panthinu Ani Brewthy Pauttuan Tan Dan Fe Wade Pantha Pantham Pho Paula

Peonage Charge Raised Amid Martial Law in Pillsbore

Aug 25 report states peonage charges being pursued under U S government authority. Martial law remains in effect across the district as authorities conduct searches in the troubled area for firearms.

Trey Stellar Hones United States Atv

Mystery surrounds death of York District Attorney Ammon

District Attorney William L. Ammon was found dead at the rear of his home. The death is surrounded by mystery as experts investigate possible embezzlement of funds from a building association where he once served as secretary.

York, Pt Amg William L. Ammon

Cholera Riots Spark In Russia and U.S. Relates

Reports describe insant cholera cases in Petersburg with rising tolls and arrests amid a fearsome outbreak. In Nebraska, violent disturbances linked to cholera fears prompt police actions as authorities pursue suspects in a wider disease panic.

Willson Addresses Law Education At American Bar Convention

In Detroit, Kentucky Governor Willson spoke on “The People and their Laws” during a session of the American Bar Association. The discussion, led by law professors from Wheaton and the University of Chicago, examined four years of legal education and its role in modern industrial society.

Detroit Alstue Willson Kentucky Will Hill Deteoli Mich America Bar Association Cay Julian We Mack Olyer m. Huth Alan Peeres Law School Dean Richa Larekae Tarhoy Paris Casey Amerie Boy

Clothier Reaches Final in Ny Gowal Tennis Tit

McLoughlin defeats Bansey in semifinals to advance to the finals at Newport Awut. The final match is set for tomorrow as the tournament heads to its decisive round with the winner to claim the title.

MeLoughlin Newport Thomas Bansey E. McLoughlin Gppanyard

Quake Strikes Part of Italy Causing Collapsed Homes

A tremor near Slew damages multiple towns within about 20 miles. Reports indicate collapsed houses in several villages, injuries listed at Mon cernad a WNTMO Of Adverse dam dized Hlcre, and people shaken but mostly safe overall.

Italy

Trip to Mountains Promoted by Local Event

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a plan for a mountain trip tied to a convention and visits by visitors. Details about dates, organizers, and precise locations are unclear.

Trains Prohibited From Reversing By Michigan Rail Commission

The Michigan railroad commission ordered trains not to back up or reverse on the tracks. A separate court action in New York involved Mary Mathering Hask, with divorce proceedings halted by mutual consent.

Michigan Rail Mich. Ave Michigan Railroad Commission Teddy Hackett New York Mary Mathering KO Parketts Connent

Census Job Is Non political Promise

Washington reports Acting Secretary Mettorg of the Department of Vomimeres and Labor states a census job will be non political. He asserts supervisors will avoid political situations and maintain neutrality in duties under county committees.

Washington Aye Department of Vomimeres and Labor Repolverdt

Stocks Slump As Market Opens On Weak Investor Tone

New York August 2 The stock market opened weak on unsettled views of Marcus health report and fear of dividend policy. Major rails led declines with Union Pacific and Southern Pacific down, Reading off over two points as trading proceeded in slow volume.

New York Markiman Hairiman Kim Reading Ulurrk Union Pacific Southern Pacific Hunt Hess

No Monopolies in England Under Free Trade Regime

An article argues that England’s free trade system fosters vigorous competition, noting lower wage levels and higher purchasing power for Britons, while contrasting with American protectionism. It cites tariff history since 1846, rising exports and incomes, and explains revenue heavily relies on duties on tobacco, wines, and spirits rather than protective import taxes.

England Peares Y Loudin Burland American Potitier Pattlamon Nio Gut Vingmon Wiehe France Germany United States Barland

Incubator Baby Daughter of Actress Mrs Barclay

Stock market news notes trading above 600 000 shares in early hours with some recovery later. Harriman rests comfortably at home in Arden as family aims to shield him from worry and stress.

Mrs. Barclay Wall Street Harriman Arden

Hearing Postponed in Marian Bleakley Kidnapping Case

Kansas City August report details habeas corpus delays as Stella Barclay and J M Gentry challenge custody of Marian Bleakley, the Missouri guardian case unfolding in Topeka and Jefferson City. Governor Hadley considers recall options while Topeka fund aids Bleakley supporters.

Kansas City Stella Barclay J. M. Gentry Edian Bleakley J. J. Mleakley Marian Chi Porterfield Marion Vernor May Deckde Hadley Marian Bleakley Topeka Harclay Buffalo N. Ld Naday Elter Kansas

Settlement Talks Narrow Disputes With South American Nations

U S efforts to settle two major cases with Nicaragua and Venezuela near completion. The Emery claim involves $2.9 million linked to an Emery company concession. Venezuela case concerns a railroad and mining concession seized by the Castro regime. Settlement terms require Venezuela to pay approximately $173,000 with staged payments.

Washington, D. C United States South America Emery Company Boston Nicarasiwis United States and Venezuela Company Venezuela Crichfield Zelaya Pedro Gomes Cone Washington Emery Venemmeth Castro Yio United States and Venezuela Company State Department Russell Caracas Venesuela United States and Venexuela Company

Rebels of Arabia pillage troops

A semi official notice says Mabdlat movement in Yemen has grown revolutionary. Turkish troops march to a Red Sea port while governor Saat Leto asks Constantinople for reinforcements and potential aid from British and French ships in the Red Sea. The Turkish gunboat Volturene is dispatched from Aden to protect interests.

Rome Yemen Arabia Tydoida Red Sea Saat Constantinople Talien Minister of Marine Volturene Aden

Tragic shipwreck survivor tale from Middleton reef

Victoria sentence reports the wreck of the Norwegian ship Terror at Middleton reef. Five of the 2 aboard survived the wreck and were rescued by the steamer Tatu. The story details deaths from starvation and the mother killing her four children before drowning herself.

Victoria Middleton Reef Port Yesterd Toplakcs

Taft Pardons Counterfeiter Kilne in Ohio

Columons Ohio August officials of the Ohio penitentiary report that President Taft commuted the sentence of Charles F Kilne who is serving five years for counterfeiting He has four prior terms for the same offense Officials wired for confirmation of the action.

Columons Ohio Taft Charles F. Kilne Kline Eilis' Leiggram

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