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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
1
Havana reports President Palma will pardon all armed rebels except captured commanders, with full surrender demanded for amnesty. His vow to defend Cuban institutions frames a government determined to avoid concessions and prevent renewed uprisings, as skirmishes and mobilization continue.
Charlevoix Michigan August 27 The steamer Illinois which went on the shore at Charlevoix is not in danger. Residents watched as the vessel touched the beach and efforts were made to refloat her without incident. No injuries reported and authorities awaited further assessment of the hull.
Aug 27 Calhoun La Alfred Schaurniet a Black man was fatally harmed by a mob for allegedly attempting to assault Miss Olive Chambers a prominent local young woman. He fled after being frightened by screams but was captured by a posse brought back to town and hanged from a telegraph pole after confessing.
Worcester reports phonetic spelling experiment in news columns for one day only. Springfield announces governor Deneen names prison delegates for Albany congress. list includes Purchenn, Harrison, Eckhart, Kinney, Sterling, Clark, Smith, Kepley, Mallory, Murphy, Schipper, Dunn, Fallows, Henderson, Mack, Bicknell, Taylor. Chicago police chief accuses Inspector Lavin of 1901 jewelry store robbery to justify promotion. ring and stud alleged stolen from George Wilkinson.
Lt Gen Adna R. Chaffee, based in Los Angeles, criticizes General Greely for meddling in military duties after the San Francisco earthquake. He supports Funston’s clear authority during the crisis and downgrades any feared conflict of duties between Greely and Funston.
Eastbound mixed train derailed near Swift Montana. passengers Frank E. Prewitt and Charles Schultz of Armington and Brakeman Brown died. Eight to ten others injured lightly. Also a 16 year old Negro boy, William Downey of Guthrie Oklahoma, was killed on the Rock Island line after being struck by a passenger train at Fairport.
Peoria dispatch reports Standard Oil taking steps to own all principal U S distilleries within ten days. The move follows the denatured alcohol bill's passage, seen as a strategic step to curb gasoline prices while expanding denatured alcohol use in fabrics and mercerized cotton.
The president eases the penalty for First Lieutenant Sydney Smith of the 16th Infantry by commuting dismissal to loss of 25 percent of pay for six months. The officer was court-martialed in the Philippines on charges of drunkenness on duty and conduct prejudicial to military discipline.
New Haven Conn Aug 27 William J Bryan declines Professor Melins private car on his New York to New Haven trip saying he will pay his fare and ride as he usually does. The note reflects his stance against railroad favors.
Brantford Ont August 27. Alexander Graham Bell's wireless airplane, drawing Canadian and American scientists, had a preliminary test yesterday. Navigator Captain Angel Meier of Chicago rose to 200 feet, completed a circle and landed safely near the start. Power from earth powers the craft. Next Tuesday a London to Toronto flight is planned.
At Rock Island district Methodist camp meeting at Tindall's Grove Saturday afternoon officers were chosen: Secretary C C Clarke. Executive Committee Parl Wads worth Minor Curtis James Snyder. The presiding elder was urged to secure Evangelist William A Sunday for next year's addresses. Closing day drew best attendance as crowds traveled miles to the grounds for worship in the woods.
At Harbor Maine on August 27 President Eliot of Harvard said he will not accept the new spelling reform. He declared the Roosevelt approach does not appeal to him and speculated it will take a long time before such changes gain public acceptance.
Edgington and surrounding townships push for a Rock Island interurban link to the county seat. Resolutions called for data on freight, passenger potential, mineral resources, and right of way costs while a circulating petition aims for 1,000 signatures from local property owners. A Davenport route push and security steps follow as broader violence rocks Europe with officials targeted in Warsaw and St Petersburg.
Washington Aug 27 Examinations will be held about Oct 1 for cadetships in the United States revenue cutter service with over 54 vacancies. Applicants must be between 18 and 24 and unmarried. Engineer corps exams will be Sept 24. Applications to the secretary of the treasury at Washington DC.
The Jewish congregations in Chicago declare Joel Liebling, editor of the Jewish Daily Press, an outcast for alleged slander and blackmail. The resolution to excommunicate and ostracize him is read aloud after rabbis consult the law, with copies to be sent worldwide. His wife and son are not affected.
Chicago August 27 federal grand jury returned ten indictments totaling 6428 counts in rebates case against the Standard Oil Company. No railroad references appeared in the charges.
In Birmingham on August 27 the Democratic primary selects nominees for governor and state house posts plus two U S senators and two alternates. Incumbents Morgan and Pettus face no opposition. Also, Secretary Root sails toward Chile via the Pacific from Puerto Armadas, Magellan, aiming for Panama by September 16.
William Mueller of Mueller Lumber and three other men A H Kohler G W Johnson and a traveling man named Joe Donald had rigs swapped in a confusing mix up at a hotel. Donald ordered a livery rig, took Mueller’s by mistake, Mueller blamed him, and the others ended up with the wrong rigs tied in front of Rock Island Lumber company.
Governor Folk grants a respite to Frank Hottman to October 26 the same day for the execution of Mrs Myerz. The governor departed for New York to attend the Bryan reception. James J Hill may extend the Northern Pacific into California per Call story from San Francisco dated August 27.
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