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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
1
A semi official note says Ambassador Constans left Constantinople under French instruction after the Porte failed to carry out undertakings on disputes between the French and Ottoman governments. Manir Bey, Turkish ambassador to France, has been told not to return to Paris.
In Lapeer Michigan on August 27 William J. Bessette marries Jessie Jones, the teen who shot her former lover George Brooks after he jilted her for Lille Slater. Brooks was wounded when a revolver fired three shots at him in his yard. Jones showed no remorse. Rev Co W Stephenson presided, also marrying Brooks to Miss Slater.
Russia prepares to curb German immigration into Polish lands as anti German sentiment rises with a new tariff. Warsaw province hosts about 600,000 foreigners, 82 percent Germans, many owned by German interests. The tariff targets Russian goods, harming agrarian wheat exports while bolstering German industry, sparking concern over war prospects.
Commissioner Milner arrives in Cape Town from England amid lukewarm reception. He replies to the welcome address stating there is no doubt whatsoever of the unshakable determination of the people and government of Great Britain to adhere to their South African policy.
Philadelphia on August 27 Charles M Schwab secured the controlling interest in Bethlehem Steel at a board meeting now holding 166000 of 300000 shares.
Queson Arizona August 27 Chinese talentee Jossey accused of complicity in Chinese smuggling at No this morning accidentally shot and killed himself by the premature discharge of a shotgun.
About 200 female book binders in Hammond Indiana walked off the job after their officers were discharged and not reinstated by the W B Conkey company. The strike pattern reflects labor unrest among workers in the late 19th or early 20th century industrial sector.
Washington reports indicate official dispatches suggest growing distance to war between Colombia and Venezuela. Percival G. Rennick named collector of internal revenue for Illinois Fifth District. Esri Russell’s name removed from Berkshire magistrates list in London. General Harrison’s orchard in Corydon Indiana features large Romantic variety trees bearing fruit this season. Louis H. Rogers drowns attempting to swim to shore in Duluth. British swimmers near Dover after failing to complete the Cape Grisnez to Dover run. Felix Martinez shot to death in Kennedy County Texas amid unconfirmed motives.
A telegram from Batesville reports a black man named Bob Brown who killed J. G. McLeod near Batesville, Ala., is surrounded in a swamp near Eufaula. Four bloodhounds under Penitentiary Warden Thrasher were sent from Montgomery to pursue him, with the governor warning that the suspect will likely be lynched if captured.
Beets on 10000 acres reclaimed from marshes of the Lake Agricultural Co. near the Michigan line are estimated at 30000 tons with several hundred more acres nearby. Sugar beets tested show 14 percent sugar and 85 percent purity. Factory planned at Shelby delayed. beets will go to Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Pittsburgh reports show National Civic Federation members pushing for peace between steel workers and U S Steel, while Amalgamated Association leaders deny any authority to settle. Plant officials claim gains in output and extended shifts as mills move toward double turns, though some plants report no open operations and injunctions restrain access. In Chicago, Allis-Chalmers pickets continue under a court injunction with frequent bodyguards and ongoing friction between strikers and police.
In Muskegon Michigan on August 27 Judge James B Bradwell of Chicago renewed claims to a long disputed tract in the Seventh ward. Attorney M A Boynton says several landholders have consented to Judge Bradwells demands including Muskegon Traction and Lighting company United States Baking company ex Mayor A F Temple and Erwin & Temple who hold extensive frontage on Muskego lake.
Twelve British workingmen selected by popular vote arrive on the Anchor Line steamer Ethiopia to tour the United States. They will visit Washington Pittsburg Philadelphia Cleveland East Liverpool Buffalo Ottawa and Montreal to study wages housing hours unions and conditions of American workers. Nicol Simpson leads the expedition planning a few days in each city.
Life savers found Mrs. Silas Dodd unconscious in a dory after the Eliza Scribner struck a sunken wreck near Fire Island. Her hair had turned ash gray from an all night battle with waves and darkness. Captain Dodd watched for her, while hours passed and the ship sank further from sight. She was taken to Sandy Hook hospital, nearly mad with fear and exposure, as crews labored to save the schooner and her husband.
Louisville August 27 parade of about 40 000 Sir Knights to music of 60 bands marks the opening of the 28th triennial conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. City hosts 90 000 visitors as streets brim with bunting crowds heat causes some prostrations. Grand officers and commanderies march four miles to Central Park for disbandment then a welcome address and secret session follow.
Aug 27 in East 81. Miss Eugenie Koenig daughter of Belleville manufacturer Joseph Koenig and Clemens Ganz a former coxswain revealed a romance. Ganz visited the Koenig home and claimed Eugenie, who joined him after a carriage scene. They wed quietly in St. Louis on Feb 2 and live there with Ganz employed in a furniture store.
Evansville Indiana August 27 The remains brought by Mrs George Williams Schmitt are those of a cripple who died in St Louis after a hospital error sent the wrong casket The undertaker demands payment and Evansville and St Louis each refuse to assume charges City officials say Evansville may sue St Louis in federal court if the body is not returned for proper dispatch.
United States minister Henry L. Wilson will continue diplomacy. Tiptonville Tennessee suffered near-total destruction by fire. Abby Aldrich Rockefeller engagement to John L. Rockefeller announced. The Bank of New Metamoras closed its doors with solvency claimed. Secretary Hay returned to Newberry New Hampshire. Mrs Tillie Smith drank carbolic acid and died. Max Wilhofen reportedly deserted wife after five weeks of marriage. A three fire raged at Ocean Mine Heminie Pennsylvania. Dan Coughlin of Clan na Gael rumored dead abroad. Wilford Wilson known as Deacon Wilson died in St Paul age uncertain. A three-masted schooner stolen at Sharpstown Maryland. Rockhill delays departure from Peking to finalize negotiations. Torpedo boat Wilkes to be launched at Morris Heights yard September 28. Peach growers at Alto Pass face box famine harming revenue. Mary Rank of Port Wayne died aged 100 on verge of 101st birthday. Japan protests U S medical inspection in Hawaii as harmful to relations. Drowning of a man named Lil s in West Quincy while fishing. Governor Yates and wife depart Chicago for Louisville for Knight Templar conclave. Alabama? Knoxville? Greeneville melee ends with Ross jailed for killing Pierce. General Robert Williams dies in New Jersey at 75 after apoplexy. widow of Stephen A. Douglas.
The navy department, via Judge Advocate Lemly, provided Schley’s counsel a tentative witness list for the court of inquiry. The department will not publish the full names but it is understood Admiral Sampson tops the list.
Omaha police report Frank Shaffer a 50 year old stockman from Burlington Iowa was held up in an alley last night and robbed of 700 dollars by about a dozen men and women. Several arrests have been made but the money is unrecovered.
In Columbus Indiana on August 27 a remarkable county deed was filed. Daisy Edwards and her deceased husband Solomon Edwards conveyed land to Ralph Spaugh as a warranty deed witnessed by Justice William E. Pancake of Clifford who personally appeared the living Daisy Edwards and the deceased Solomon Edwards to acknowledge the annexed deed.
Theodore S. Blakesley of this city won second prize a silver cup in the Sheridan races at Lake Geneva last Saturday. The yacht Lassie skippered by Blakesley and his wife with three crew near the top in first class. The Ma hoohoo won first prize the Sheridan cup.
Trajan Newberg manager of the Black Hawk Watch Tower faced a county court plea on operating a slot machine bonds set at 500 dollars for appearance He denies any machines at the Tower and vows to contest the case, linking it to a prior dispute with Ben Sears. The incident follows a series of court scenes two weeks earlier.
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