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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
1
The Sixty-first Congress convened its first regular session amid a rush of bills. Members awaited the president's message, while both chambers organized committees and prepared plans for legislative work. Weather and river notes followed, with local obituaries, astronomy data, and mail issues cited.
Washington December 6 The Supreme Court of the United States denied the petition of Charles W Morse the New York banker for a writ of certiorari leaving in effect his 15 year sentence imprisonment.
The Supreme Court overruled a dismissal ruling, holding that the controller of the currency is the government agent with authority to examine national bank affairs. Indicted First National Bank of Ladysmith cashier John A. Corbett and associates faced charges of making false entries in reports to the controller. The Western District of Wisconsin’s dismissal tied to the controller not being an examiner under the statute.
In Chicago on December 6 the Appellate Court of the First District ruled that an express company is liable for the full value of goods destroyed in transit, holding the carrier responsible for total loss under the terms of their service.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon riders in the bike races established a new world record for 14 hours riding, covering 312 2-5 miles. The prior record was 311 9-10 miles. Fifteen teams remain in the race with McFarland leading.
Three burglars entered the residence of George Dunlap a wealthy retired farmer in Galesburg Illinois tied the family up and ransacked the house for about an hour. They escaped with two gold watches a diamond ring other jewelry and 175 dollars in cash.
Bridgeport Ohio December 6 peaceful conditions persist in the strike zone of Aetna Standard Mills. About 1500 troops are deployed across the trouble district as plants remain idle. No disorders materialize and operations do not resume.
Chicago December 6 police asked to search for Graham Stevens 23 general superintendent of the Republic Iron and Steel branch at Moline who left his office November 13 for Chicago.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary McVeagh presenting fiscal year 1911 appropriations totaling 732,223,075 dollars, a drop of 103,370,303 from the present year and 123,066,493 from 1910 estimates. Major items include War 200,461,645. Navy 117,029,914. Interior 11,224,182. Agriculture 17,31,136. Isthmian canal 45,063,524. militia encampments 1,350,000. Danville Illinois 100,000 and Council Bluffs Iowa 50,000 among city allocations.
Dispatches from Washington report Mexico backs U S policy on Nicaragua as Ze lay a faction moves troops eastward. The Dixie transports 700 marines and equipment from Prairie to Central America. Prairie remains stuck at Pea Patch island while efforts to free it fail. Phila yard races to ready ships including Michigan Idaho and Columbia for service. President Taft discusses with Knox about delivering a strong message to Congress on Nicaragua.
The Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in the contempt cases of Gompers Morrison and Mitchell. This brings the Bucks Store and Range case record before the high court for review.
In St Louis on December 6 Dr Doxey husband of Dora E Doxey is held as a witness in the inquest into the death of William J Elder who Mrs Doxey is accused of poisoning with arsenic. The inquest is set for Tuesday.
Marion Illinois December 6 authorities believe rioting Saturday night at Scottsboro a mining village near here was caused by blackmailing practices by a gang that has since disappeared. Only police action averted a concerted attack on Italian residents by local American elements.
Pittsburg reports a fatal fire that killed Myrtle J. Johnson, age five, her mother, and two young brothers in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The blaze destroyed their home as rescuers struggled to reach the victims and crews battled the flames. The incident marks a tragic day with the family’s losses underscoring fire dangers in local housing.
Special correspondence from Washington forecasts a sleepy session of the Sixty-first Congress with mainly appropriation bills. Leaders Aldrich Cannon control, no postal bank or tariff legislation expected, and insurgent efforts seen as mere theater.
A steamer named Ber wind lies sunk near Round Island in St Marys River after a collision. The vessel is seriously damaged but no lives were lost. Railway officials state they are not courting trouble with their crew.
Washington December 6 announces Wil William J Calhoun of Chicago as new minister to China. Calhoun, a prominent Chicago corporation lawyer, has served in Cuba and Venezuela diplomatic roles and on the Interstate Commerce Commission. The China government signaled approval. The pick faced early competition from former senators and notable executives before selection.
France, December. Vitor Fernandez, an aviator, was instantly killed today when his aircraft exploded during a maneuver at about 1,650 feet. The plane collapsed to the earth, its pilot losing his life in the crash.
Judge Calhoun overruled Pierce's exceptions in the continuing proceedings in Austin Texas as the trial of H Clay Pierce proceeds amid charges of a fake syndicate scam. The exchange centers on propriety of motions and potential witnesses.
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