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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1907

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Assailant Regrets It Wasnt Harriman At Rail Meet

New York Aug 2 Stuyvesant Fish former Illinois Central director clashed with James T Harahan head of the railroad at a board meeting. A punch stunned Harahan as Fish grabbed his hat and left smiling muttering It is too bad it wasnt Harriman. The friendship between Fish and Harahan ended last November when Harahan backed Harriman against Fish.

New York Stuyvesant Fish Ilinois Central Railroad James T. Harahan Ely Stuyvesant Tietesuhar Hinds Central Fish James ‘T Harahar Harahan Harriton Venus Olinoly Central Mr. Harahan

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden Visits New York in 1923

Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, guest of President Roosevelt, enjoyed a luncheon, an informal dinner at the Hotel Astor, and a view of Broadway under white lights during his first days in New York. Hundreds of Swedes gathered to greet the great grandson of Karl XIII as he visited his adopted country.

Sagamore Hill New York Hotel Astor Prince Wilhelm Prince Wilhelm of Sweden Oyster Bay Broadway Roosevelt Mar

Negro Killer Escapes After Georgia Shootout

Georgia and Mississippi incidents report a Black man fatally shooting three officers during arrest, then fleeing a cabin siege near Thomasville. Deputies James Hunnicutt and CW Tyler among the dead. A second mob takes action in Carrollton, Alabama, lynching John Gibbs after allegedly attacking Mrs Winbourne.

Thomasville Aus Klin Charles Williams Metro Towanle Florida James Hunnicutt Sherif Thomas County Tyler Grady

Court Clerks Meet at Rockford Convention

The sixth feces convention of the circuit clerks and recorders of Illinois opened with 59 delegates in Rockford Alabama. Greenville Bond County was chosen as next convention site, with Southern Illinois underrepresented and Cook County clerks giving addresses this evening.

Rockford Greenville Circuit Clerks and Recorders of Mlinois Bond County Cook County

Mediation Offers Sought by United States and Mexico for Central America Peace

United States and Mexico offer to mediate in Central American peace talks and invite a conference of republics to Washington. Officials say acceptance likely. notes to be sent to five republics and replies awaited. In Chicago a secret meeting aims to curb local option as brewers discuss regional restrictions.

United States Mexico South America Washington, D. C Audent Roosevelt Diaz Central Amer Actins Secry Adee State Department Hormati Washington Adee Min Lehareed Godoy Senor Corea Zelaya Cincinnati Ohio United Action

Foreign postage drops rate adopted by universal convention

Washington August 29 begins August 1 the new foreign postal rate adopted at the Rome meeting in April becomes effective. The rate changes from 4 to 1 for the first half ounce and 3 for each additional half ounce, replacing 1 cent per half ounce. Applies to all foreign mail except Canada Mexico and Cuba where the domestic 2 cent rate remains.

Washington Rome CIA Canada Mexico Cuba

Governor Deneen names irrigation congress delegates

Governor Deneen has announced the delegation list for the 15th National Irrigation Congress to be held September 2 to 7 in Sacramento, California. Delegates include John Farson, Jay Morton, L. Arowbridge, Colonel Birr Robbins, D. H. Andersen, E. B., A. Abbott, E. J. Baker, C. A. Lukens, Charles S. Young, William Thompson, Wesley Merritt, C. J. Seagrave, W. F. H. Roher, Robert D. Manson of Chicago, and H. Foster Bain of Urbana. all are irrigation advocates expected to contribute to discussions.

Sprighela Aus Deneen Tins Sacramento Cal Witneis John Farson Jay Morton L. Arowbridge Birr Robbins D. H. Anderso A. Abbott E. J. Baker C. A. Lukens Charles S. Young William Thompson Wesley Merritt C. J. Seagrave W. FH. Roher Robert D. Manson Chicago H. Foster Bain Urbana

Taft on Western Trip Greeted by Thousands at Topeka

Taft arrives in Topeka on a westbound Union Pacific train and, though hoarse, plans informal handshakes from the Pullman car window. In another dispatch, Will Dailey dies suddenly at Anamosa fair grounds, with poison suspected and an inquest planned. Barrington begins life term in Jefferson City prison for murder of James P. McCann.

Topeka Topeka Kan William H. Taft Topeka Union Pacific Fair Grounds Cedar Rapids Will Dailey Rockford Anamosa Barrington St. Louis Frederick Seymour Barrington Jefferson City James P. ‘McCann

Four Killed in Rochester Crossing Collision

Dr George Waldron of Rochester Mrs Catherine Farnsworth of Rochester and Mrs William Seandlings and Mrs Jane Hobbs of Hopewell died yesterday after noon in a collision between an automobile and a trolley car on Rochester tracks. Witnesses say a signal error and machine handling contributed to the crash.

Rochester N.Y George Waldron Catherine Farnsworth William Seandlings Jane Hobbs Hopewell Wakiron William Seaucnaz Waldron

British Guiana Governor apologizes for frontier invasion

Georgetown reports the British Guiana governor sent an apology to President Castro of Venezuela for an invasion of Venezuelan territory. A frontier detachment seized balata gum on British soil and returned the material to its owner.

British Guiana Georgetown Ayr Castro Venezuela Venezuelia Calder

Tokio Paper Analyzes Fleet Maneuvers and Pacific Weakness

The Mainichi notes no sinister aim in U S Pacific maneuvers but says U S defense feels weak due to fear of emergencies. It argues Americans imagine a powerful rival as an enemy while maneuvers themselves lack alarm. Japan should study potential outcomes closely.

Tokio Pacific United States Japan

Rock Island pioneers unite to honor local option reunion

Old Settlers of Rock Island County hold their 42nd annual reunion at Black Hawk’s Watch Tower with J G Heck of Moline elected president and C B Marshall delivering an address on friendships, progress, and the county’s pioneer past. The session includes officer nominations, remarks by Rev. Haney and L D Edwards, and a memorial list of settlers who died last year.

Rock Island County J. G. Heck Moline Cc. B. Marshall Richard Haney J. J. Cleland J. H. Marshall Cordova L. D. Edwards

Secret Meetings at Cincinnati and Appoint a Committee

Federal Judge Koehlsaat issued a temporary injunction restraining 14 western railroads and five express companies from setting the September 1 rate on shipments of cream milk and butter. Hearing on October 9 will determine a permanent injunction.

Chicago Koehlsaat Western Railroads Express

Beefs Gase Result and American Bar Association Session

James Bryce discusses common law while J M Dickinson of Chicago named for president. A controversial resolution criticizing President Roosevelt and the trial of a Northern Illinois beef trust was rejected at the American Bar Association final session in Portland Maine on August 29.

James Bryce J. M. Dickman Chicago Portland Maine Roosevelt Ilinois American Bar Association George Whitelock Baltimore Parker Whitelock Los Angeles Ralph W. Beckenridge Omaha Charles F. Libby Walter George Smith Philadelphia Rome G. Brown Minneapolis

New Sultan Acclaimed in Mazagan Amid Turmoil

Paris telegraphs that Moor forces at Blanca attacked the allied bivouac but were repulsed. Mulai U Wafiq, brother of the sultan, is acclaimed by Mazagan’s populace as sultan. Fez advices report tribal forces defeated a sultanate column with twenty slain. European residents begin to return as governor’s firm stance quiets unrest.

Tangier Mulai U Wafiq Sulta Mazagan Fez Eerepesas Masag Angnin Mavagan

Cashier Tell How He Came To Be Thief

New York reported George Runyan, cashier who stole 15009 from Windsor Trust, described in court how a woman Laura H. Carter enticed and betrayed him. He said she received portions of the loot and forced him to hand over 10100 in notes. he faces further trial after her case ends. Also, Terre Haute noted George de Arthur, 47, shot himself after X ray injuries tied to locating a wire in his finger.

New York George Runyan Windsor Trust Company Driflers Rime Yan Laura H. Carter Una Runyan Runyan Terre Haute Ind George de Arthur

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