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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
1
Four men arrested in two days confess to part in a four month crime spree across Chicago. One claims leadership, boasting of taking eight watches at once and failing to dispose of plunder quickly. Names include Tony Knoarski 22 and three others aged 24 23.
Chicago on December 1 reports sixty cents a pound for the champion individual steer in the live stock show, not a record but high. Advance, the top winner, fetched $1.50. The champion carload of Angus yearling steers sold for $13.50, $1 per hundred below last year’s grand load. Shorthorns earned $9.15 for the next best lead to a packer.
John P. Smith, president of a real estate firm, killed by rival John P. Smith over jealousy. The two men, not related, involved a real estate office wife. In Missouri, Mort Polman, a Negro, condemned for attacking Cora Flowers, faces death after supreme court affirmation. James J. Britt named third assistant postmaster general, succeeding A. L. Lawson.
Chicago December 1 A general reduction of rates for upper Pullman berths and some lower berths was announced before Interstate Commerce Commission officials by G S Fernald of the Pullman company No testimony was taken and the exact amounts are not fixed The upper berth cuts will be about 20 percent where the lower berth rate exceeds 150 The effective date depends on commission acceptance likely around the new year
Fair weather tonight and Friday with a cold snap and low around 10 degrees. Record of yesterday’s high 27 and last night’s low 16, plus a 1 am temperature of 17 and 12 mph winds. No precipitation, humidity shifts, and a 1 foot stage of water. Astronomical events include new moons, planet positions, and star constellations for December with Mercury and Venus visible in western skies and various rise times for Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune.
At Louisville on December 1 governors Deneen Norris and Shafroth discussed forest preservation to prevent floods, noting divided views on state versus federal control. Norris criticized nationalism as impractical, urging balanced policy. The third annual meeting emphasized social events over resource issues, with Hadley on liability and Bradford on gubernatorial power.
In Bellingham Washington on December 1 a letter reaches Dr William H Axtell, a close associate of Dr Cook, detailing recent communications since the New York disappearance and underscoring the ongoing merit of the case as Peary’s odds are considered.
Chicago December 1 Attorney Erbstein secured a change of venue in the Browne bribery trial before Judge Scanlan citing prejudice by Scanlan and Kavanaugh. The case moves to a hearing before Judge Bretano with Judge Kersten slated as a witness regarding a second Browne trial.
In New York on December 1 a conference of steel producers and their representatives, accounting for about 95 percent of U.S. output, announced that steel prices would not be cut. The meeting involved forty leading producers and their spokesmen.
Mount Vernon Illinois reports New Haven suffered near total loss from a December fire estimated at 60,000 dollars. Many families struggled to shelter from the cold after the blaze swept through the small town west of Mount Vernon.
New York reporters note that flight racing associations donated 264000 to the Jockey Club for legal costs to oppose anti betting bills in Albany. M Linn Brice cited testimony detailing payments and tracing the funds through 1908.Victor A Schaumburg testified about the club’s expenses and listed payments including 200 to FB KL Johnston in November 1908.
Jamwa Iawa December 1. Robbers sought to force open the State Bank of Russell. A youth who witnessed the attempt was locked in the bank by the thieves to prevent alarm and later found in the bank.
A French column near Oudja in Pestinga Africa was ambushed on November 17, with 20 killed and 4 wounded, Moroccans suffering heavy losses. No official confirmation yet.
Des Moines on December 1 Attorney General Byers appeared before the railroad commission urging lower rates for express companies operating in the state. He argued current charges are unjust given the firms’ sizeable profits.
Washington reports the president’s message to Congress has been revised three times and will be distributed Friday night or Saturday. A separate special message will follow, detailing the board of engineers’ reclamation report tied to the $20 million appropriation, with recommendations for immediate projects and others to abandon.
Witnesses before the Interstate Commerce Commission said increases would seriously handicap independent oil, livestock, and pork industries. The testimony notes the impact on small producers and regional markets as regulators weigh new freight rates in December.
Four Nebraska cattlemen convicted in federal land fraud cases chose Hastings jail for their one year term. W G Comstock Bartley R Richards Charles Jamison and Aquila Triplett furnished cells with Japanese chef cook, expensive furniture tires curtains carpets and a well stocked library. Relatives leased a large home nearby for residence during confinement.
Mexico City reports Diaz inaugurated for an eighth term as insurgent activity grows. Wilson hails Diaz’s leadership while insurgents remain active in Chihuahua with strong pockets in Paderoalles and surrounding areas. Military actions, consular resignations, and continued unrest color the border region amid ongoing conflicts.
Seifth Duke Parner KES man Ranicek a homesteader near Davidson is dead from a wound after neighbor Arthur W. Lowry was arrested. Miss Jrie Watrath, once receiving Lowry's attentions, said Ranicek was her suitor. The shot was fired through a shack door. An arbitration by King George over a United States Chile dispute is expected to yield a decision within a month. The U S sought over 21 5 million from Chile for money advanced to Bolivia in Africa concessions. Africa passed to Chile before the agreement, and Belivion obligations to American financiers were unsettled, leading to submission to the king.
Official dispatches from Macao state restoring order after concessions granted to rebellious Portuguese soldiers and sailors. Lisbon reports the Macao dependence to China is quiet again as authorities fulfill the demanded concessions.
The Chicago Terre Haute and Southeastern railway was incorporated today with a capital of 2 500 000 dollars. It plans to construct a railroad from Quaker Hill in Edgar County through Edgar Vermillion Iroquois Kankakee Will to Chicago Heights.
Washington reports Pennsylvania at 7 665 001 residents an increase of 1 062 019 from prior. West Virginia sits at 202 019 more than before, reflecting notable gains in both states as of early December.
Mrs James McKinney wife of the congressman from Nitnole was walking in the downtown district when she was struck and carried to an emergency hospital. She remained in serious condition this afternoon. An ordinance in Kansas City forbidding the discharge of works within the city limits with special permits only was passed.
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