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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
1
A Chicago grand jury report reveals 14 new indictments, totaling 81 against judges, clerks, and minor politicians for fraud in the August primary. It questions credibility of results, cites $75,000 in taxpayer costs, and criticizes police and officials aiding the inquiry.
The Handel Oratorio Society of Augustana College announces its first appearance this year in the college auditorium on December 11. The program features three short cantatas sung by the chorus with soloists Mrs. Lucille Tewksbury, Garnett Hedge, and Gustaf Holmquist, all of Chicago, plus individual numbers by the soloists.
Washington reports Consul General Wynn in London says over seven million Britons endure hardship from unemployment. The General Federation of Trades Unions urges all union men to refuse overtime as each skilled worker out of work leaves two unskilled men jobless.
New York dispatch reports Pokeman McCafferty of Clinton exposed a stolen pearl necklace worth $15,000, recovered by Garrett BE Lamb of Clinton Iowa. The necklace had been missing since February after burglars took $25,000 in jewelry from Frank G. Jones’s Memphis home. A Los Angeles pawnbroker had sent the piece to a local buyer.
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan died at his New Rochelle home after a sudden apoplexy. He commanded the New York navy yard from 1904 to 1907, and his death was reported from New York.
The Augustana lyceum held its annual meeting electing officers C O Bengston president Gustav Carlberg vice president Roy Thelander secretary Carl Norrbom corresponding secretary and editors E E Ryden editor in chief H W Strandberg athletics Carl Norrbom social Eleanor Scott Seminary Carl Lorimer conservatory Margaret Bersell business Carl Seagren alumni Einar Johanson manager Anton Berzelius and directors Arnold Johnson Carl Lorimer for three years. The group proposed consolidating all college entertainments under lyceum management with season tickets granting access to all attractions during the year.
Deputy Sheriff Littleral and moonshiner Bill Vinson died in a fierce early morning gunfight about 40 miles from Huntington West Virginia. The clash drew in U S marshals and allies of Joe Vinson who had resisted arrest for months.
Chesapeake and Ohio railway and W R Johnson and Co pleaded guilty to rebating before Judge Waddill. The railroad fined 9000 dollars and Johnson and Co 4500. Rail line fined 1000 on each of nine counts. Johnson Co fined 1500 on first and 1000 on three other counts. Wings Wrong Man Apologizes After Shooting in Iowa. George Ramstead assistant cashier shot at his home by a man who apologized after realizing he had fired at the wrong person. Ramstead to recover. Castro Saves Sixty Millions Beliefs in Paris Papers say Castro has deserted Venezuela, with an estimated 60 million dollars in England and France.
Vallejo California December 3 The collier Prometheus the largest steel ship ever built on the Pacific coast was launched at Mare Island navy yard in front of a vast assemblage.
New Bedford Mass Dec 5 The cruiser Yankee floated yesterday after running aground for weeks on a reef at the western entrance of Buzzard's Bay sank early today off Penikese Island. One hundred fifty crew members landed safely.
Port au Prince December 5 8000 strong revolutionary army marched into the city with General Simon at its head. The entrance was orderly and disciplined, and the crowd gave the commander an ovation.
Washington December 5 Charles H Treat treasurer of the United States presents his annual report noting a government deficit of 58070201 dollars last year due to the imbalance between income and outgo amid unsettled relations. The amount underscores fiscal strain and calls for attention to budgetary gaps.
Special correspondent reports in Washington on the Cannon anti-Cannon issue, criticizing Speaker’s one man power and rules. It notes Nelson of Wisconsin seeks committee rule reforms, and Missouri's DorSey W. Shackleford attacks the speaker, urging action to curb autocratic control and protect the people.
A 1908 fiscal report notes revenues surpassed all years except 1907, with a surplus of 84,236,586. It argues the issue is rising expenditures, not shrinking receipts, and credits accumulated prior-year revenues for reserve. It highlights gold inflows, gold certificates, and a growing money stock of 3,378,64,020 with per capita money rising from 22.87 to 34.72 since 1897.
New York December 5 An important conference of state republican leaders met quietly to cement harmony among Taft Root and State Chairman Woodruff. Woodruff will remain clearing house for all appointments to state offices while refusing any official requests from Governor Hughes. The group asserted no opposition to Hughes policies.
Testimony tending to impeach Mrs. Abbie Rice, the star witness, was introduced in Omaha. Defense expected to close its case by Monday.
Charles Gravel, confined in the county jail for more than a year, was pardoned by Governor Deneen on the representation of the board of supervisors and county physician who said he had heart disease. Gravel was arrested June 22, 1907 in Moline for shooting through a door at Henry Sargent while intoxicated. He had a year sentence and a $1000 fine, but has already served the year, so the pardon annuls the fine.
A cold wave brings skating joy as many young people ride Watch Tower cars to the canal. They are seen with last year's skates over their shoulders enjoying the good ice, according to reports.
President T L Lewis of the United Mine Workers was named ex officio to the advisory board overseeing mine explosion investigations. The appointment, announced in Pittsburg, does not alter his current duties. Lewis accepted promptly.
Ninth Bethany home rummage sale at Armory begins Tuesday December 10 at 2 p m and runs daily except Friday evening. Solicitors canvassing city for donations of all kinds to aid helpless children. contact Bethany home or G C Wenger’s office to arrange pickup or drop off.
Rear Admiral Bob Evans retired declines any gift or house from Los Angeles friends or Harbor Company directors who elected him chairman. He states the people who know him understand he does not want a house or any present and those who do not know him should be told so.
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