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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1913

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Federals on Run Heading Toward Line

Mexico City December 3 reports say Huerta grows desperate to press recruits into the army. Rebel General Villa advances toward Ojinaca with 2,000 federal troops and fleeing supporters. Tampico named temporary capital of Tamaulipas as federal efforts to reestablish governance continue.

Huerta Juarez Mexico Mercado Chihuahua United States Villa Ojinaca Offecrs Clacs Aiagkon Cihuahue Mexico City

Clerk of County Charged With 11110 Shortage in Illinois

Murphysboro December 3 A. B. Gordon of Chicago and O. E. Floyd of Vergennes charged County Clerk James W Brown with a shortage of 11110 in his office including bogus warrants signed by the county treasurer Homer Lee and sold to Mrs Mary Rothman and others Brown allegedly negotiated the warrants circulation and did not return 5000 from last June 1 earnings This may lead to ouster action Brown, elected three years ago on the democratic ticket, was a Makanda broker before holding office He is a church and lodge member and once owned two Makanda farms.

Murphysboro A. B. Gordon Chicago O. E. Floyd Vergennes James W. Brown Brown Homer Lee Mary Rothman William Rendleman Makanda Jackson County

Wounds on Dr Knabe Body Brought Out in Trial

Shelbyville Indiana December 2 Coroner Durham testifying for the state at Dr Craig’s murder trial described wounds on the neck and arm of the late Dr Helene Knabe. He doubted the knife found on the chiffonier made those wounds and suggested they may have come from Dr Knabe’s own surgical instruments. Dr Ralph Chappell supported postmortem findings noting the throat wound began on the right side and resulted from two knife strokes.

Shelbyville Ind Durham Craig Helene Knabe Knabe Ralph Chappell

Bank at Colfax Closed by State Banking Dept

Colfax Iowa December 3 The Citizens State Bank was closed today by the State banking department Deposits total about 490 000 The bank faced bad loans as the stated cause of closing

Colfax Iowa Citizens’ State Bank State Banking Department

Girl Found Bound on Tracks Leads to Arrest in Grand Haven

Grand Haven Michigan December 3 A man was arrested today in connection with the case of Hazel Paine found gagged and bound on a railroad track Monday night. No warrant has been issued yet. The girl is rapidly recovering from fright and exposure and recalls only a stranger giving her candy before she was rescued from in front of an approaching train.

Grand Haven Mich Hazel Paine

Weather outlook with unsettled rain and mild winds

The forecast calls for unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with likely rain and little temperature change. NE winds remain light to moderate, 47 F at 7 am, 64 F high yesterday, humidity near 96 percent at 7 pm, and a steady stage of water. Polaris and the morning planets are noted in the sky guide.

J. M. Sherier

Rail ride due to women's envy at Volo trial

Waukegan Illinois December 3 Mrs Minnie Richardson testified at the trial of six women neighbors that they aided by one man rode her on a rail last summer at Volo. She said the act was prompted by envy and noted gossip wrecked her home while her husband’s gaze at Volo allowed her some relief from chores and better dress. She cited her buggy ride with William Dunnill who vanished the night of the fall incident.

Waukegan Ill Minnie Richardson Volo Richardson William Dunnill

Street Falls in Chicago Tunnel

Chicago, Dec. 3. A tunnel collapse on Randolph street near Wabash Avenue caused a 100 foot long gap six to ten feet deep. Faulty supports in a private tunnel under construction between two buildings triggered the incident as theatre crowds returned home. The street car and its passengers were evacuated safely. Engineers say nearby tall buildings are not in immediate danger.

Chicago Randolph Street Wabash Avenue

No Sunshine for Over a Week Darkens Rock Island

The region endures extended cloud cover with no sun since November 24 and only brief glimpses on Thanksgiving. Local weather records show no clear comparison, but the prolonged gloom is notable for the season. Cleveland Great Lakes vessel owners launch a campaign against the La Follette seamen's bill, arguing it is too drastic.

Rock Island Cleveland—Great Lakes la Follete Seamen's

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Arrested for Bribery Vote

Vicksburg Mississippi December 3 Lieutenant Governor Bilboa and State Senator Hobbe were arrested on indictments accusing them of agreeing to accept two thousand dollars for their votes in favor of a pending bill.

Vicksburg Miss Bilboa Hobbe Mississippi

Women Move On Capitol In A Solid Body

Delegates marching in formation urged Congress to create standing committees on woman suffrage in both houses. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw Jane Addams and Carrie Chapman Catt pressed for a committee while anti suffrage voices to be heard tomorrow. Budget notes include direct primary praise and McAdoo revenue estimates. Senate delays currency ratification as the president suffers a cold.

Washington Capitol House Rules Committee House Anna Howard Shaw National American Woman Suffrage Association Senate Jane Addams Carrie Chapman Catt Kelly Progressive Pennsylvania Bristow Cumming Wilson Gallinger McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury

Boy Shot During Clash In Strike

An 18 year old boy was shot in the leg today as strike sympathizers attacked a non union coal wagon with five strike breakers in Indianapolis. The Teamsters union began efforts to win a tentative ten day agreement from employers to allow strikers to return to work during grievances settlement.

Indianapolis Ind Teamsters Calumet Mich Sheriff's Painesdale

Mexico appoints Washington consul Don Albert L Godoy

Senor Don Albert L Godoy is named consul of the Mexican republic to the District of Columbia. President Huerta, unrecognized by Wilson, opens a Mexican consulate in Washington. Godoy is the youngest official in the Mexican foreign service and has prior ties to the Cuba mission and Washington.

Mexico City Wilson Independiente Huerta Mexico Washington el Pais Senor Don Albert L. Godoy District of Columbia Senor Godoy Cuba

Joy riders run down pedestrian in Brooklyn Iowa

John Baker a 40 year old Brooklyn resident was struck by a Ford full of joy riders at the corner of Twentieth street and Third avenue at 1 30 this morning. The car did not stop and Baker was taken to St Anthony’s hospital with bad bruises and possible internal injuries. Police believe the occupants may never be identified.

John Baker Brooklyn Iowa Twentieth Street Third Avenue St. Anthony's Hospital Baker Chicago Rock Island

Robbers murder Canadian banker in Plancoulee bank

Winnipeg dispatch reports A L Arnold manager of the Bank of Montreal Plancoulee branch was shot and killed during a bank robbery. Two robbers held up the bank and escaped with $10,000 after one fired at Arnold as they fled. The weapon and other details remain unclear.

Winnipeg A. L. Arnold Bank of Montreal Plancoulee Arnold

25 Men Dead In Tenement House Blaze

Boston from December 8 report Twenty five men killed in a lodging house fire in the tenement district. Many missing and burned. Doors to fire escape locked. Property loss set at 25000. Newsboy hero aided alarm and rescue efforts.

Boston Mass

Plan to Arrest Mrs. Pankhurst Sparks European Debate

Berlin reports a gamble on arresting Mrs. Pankhurst as German officials consider action against English suffragists. A minister of war defended the army amid crisis ties to Zebern events, while parliament faced a stir over a potential suspension. The 99th infantry’s fate looms as a proposed remedy amid unrest in Zebern.

Berlin Germany Parlaget Ment United States Ames von Valkenhays Zebern 99Th

Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst Said to Face Arrest on Arrival

Plymouth England December 2 The chief constable confirmed rumors that suffrage leader Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst will be arrested upon her arrival tonight from the United States He organized a force of men to resist any attempts by suffragists to release her

Plymouth Eng Emmeline Pankhurst United States

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