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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1901

Page

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Unholy War at Auditorium Arouses Public Outcry

Chicago crowds heard W Bourke Cochran urge US conscience intervention to end South Africa war. He argued England must answer for destroying republican government. Darrow led fund drive for Boer women and children. resolutions urged US to enforce Washington Treaty and pressure Britain to halt war and concentration camps.

Chicago England South Africa W. Bourke Cochran New York Searely Cockran United States Cochran Conel Hin Roosevelt Canada Southfrica Cansia Clarence S. Darrow Starr

Switchmen's Strike Ends in Pittsburg Rail Lines

Pittsburg railroads report crews back to full strength after a strike by switchmen. Officials claim the disruption is over. In Chicago, John C. Farwell is named receiver for Keating Smythe Shoemaker leather and canvas goods firm following creditor petitions in federal court.

Pittsburg Chicago John C. Farwell Keating, Smythe & Shoemaker Cireet

Stock Show Ends at Chicago International Live Stock Exposition

About 400000 visitors attended the Chicago International Live Stock Exposition which closed Saturday night. Free admission for public school pupils drew many from city schools as exhibits shipped included Canadian entries while most of the 15000 annuals remained on site. Judging of live animal classes ended, while dressed beef carcass judging was delayed. Intercollegiate live stock judging awards named Iowa Spoor trophy winner with Guelph Michigan Wisconsin Indiana and North Dakota in order.

Chicago Dec Publc Iowa Guelph Ontario Iiness Michigan Wisconsin Indiana North Dakota

Suit Seeks 28125 From Day Sweeny Over State Troops

Attorneys for Attorney General Breckinridge sue ex State Treasurer Day and ex State Auditor Sweeny and bondholders for 28125 dollars plus interest, alleging illegal expenses by Republicans for state troops during the Goebel Taylor governor contest in January to March 1900.

Louisville the Times Frankfort Breckinridge Commonwealth Day Sweeney Tate William Goebel Taylor Sween Kentucky Court of Appeals

Col Doniphan Dead and Other 19th Century Notices

Obituary notes report Col John Doniphan aged 75, a Mexican War hero and Oneida description, plus Saxon church figures Hugh Be Kelly and others dying recently. The items mention Pettigrew’s brother, a Detroit launch, and various regional notices from Des Moines to Ottumwa spanning Dec 9.

Col John Doniphan Joseph Me. Dee Jobo Doniphan Stnverville Towa Dee Tee Hugh Be Kelly Ottumwa Iowa Somerville Boston

Hay Pauncefote Nicaragua canal treaty moves forward

Washington discusses the Hay Pauncefote Nicaragua canal treaty with Lodge urging executive session and anticipated ratification this week. Critics rail at certain provisions, but no opposition to passage appears likely as holiday timing nears. The mint director reports on coinage and bullion, urging higher subsidiary coin stock. A McKinley memorial plan aims for Canton and national memorial in Washington. Labor federation delegates debate trade autonomy and strikes amid a busy convention scene in Scranton.

Washington Senate Bacon Committee On Foreign Relations Dec George EK. Roberts Mint United States North America Saya Scranton American Federation of Labor Sesson Executive Committee Great Britain Canada W. D. Malon Detroit Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Mahon Presilect Mitchell CIA Tater Bulding Trades Philadelphia Malon Jen Norni Aton Coalition

Arbitration bill in New South Wales raises labor dispute powers

Latest legislation in New South Wales creates a court for employer employee disputes with power to enforce orders and awards. Strikes or lockouts before reference become misdemeanors. The supreme court judge will preside with broad powers including wage standards and union preference, with no appeal from decisions.

New South Wates Sydney Supreme Court Legisete Connest of New South Wales

Hoy in Contempt Fight Over Privilege in Libel Case

Secretary of State Hoy faced potential contempt after refusing to testify in a New York libel suit. Attorneys sought his testimony on privileged communications tied to his official role. Administration officials await court decision on whether he will be held in contempt.

Washington Dee Hoy New York Danish West Indies United State Sta

Yates Meets Governor at Capital During Washington Trip

Cov Yates of Illinois visits Washington to meet the governor. He accepts luncheon with the governor after learning of his arrival. The governor attends the McKinley National Memorial association meeting and then returns home Saturday night.

Washington Dec McKinley Memorial Association Canton National Memorial Association Wiliam McKinley Memorial Arch Association Congress Judge Day Senaior Hanna McKinley Cov. Yates Gard Yates Ilinois Yates McKinley National Memorial Association

Witnesses Tamp Down on Sullivan Lynch Conspiracy Case

In Chicago the Sullivan Lynch conspiracy trial heard witnesses describing Lynch’s frequent presence in attorney Alexander Sullivan’s office. Ex-traction staff and city legal aides testified to meetings and letters, with Till the office boy revealing delivery of notes.

Chicago J. Lynch Alexander Sullivan West Chicago Street Railway Company Sullivan Satutius Senor

Return of John A Carlson Surprises Miners

A missing man blamed for a suspected drowning is found alive after a city search. The mayor, upon learning the swimmer was John A Carlson, jokes about his first game and rewards Carlson with $1 for his assistance.

John A. Dollar Hilays Dee Mahart Sulelie Dan Samed Carlson John A John A. Carlson Carlson

Dual Crime and Local Politics Highlight Uneven News

An account details a double crime where Arthur Gob lic, 24, shot his father and injured his brother Robbie amid a family feud, then an unrelated note reports Moses Taggart elected felony attorney general in Grand Rapids after Laur K. Salsbury’s bribery conviction, with further items on Alabama negroes seeking constitutional challenges and a Choctaw railroad wreck near Caddo Oklahoma Territory.

Grand Rapids Mich Common Council Moses Taggart Felty Laur K. Salsbury Salsbury

Fires Destroy Wisconsin and Michigan Plant Clusters

Rhinelander Wisconsin December 9 the Wabash Screen Deer plant burned down with an estimated 220000 loss partly insured and several nearby homes damaged. Kaipamazoo Michigan December 9 the entire business district of Gables was wiped out by fire with sixteen buildings burned and about 100000 in losses, insurance limited.

Rhinelander Wabash Screen Deer Company Kaipamazoo Mich Gables Kalamazoo

Cor Celestial Appointments Postmaster at New York

Cornelious Van Cott is named the new postmaster of New York. The report notes wage agreements for longshoremen and dock work, plus details on ore loading rates and machine labor.

Cornelius van Cott New York Washington Cor van Cott Veland Dec Kekl McKinley Memorial Fund Charles Adams Louis Bumeister Adams Czolgosz Burmeister

Senate action on seats and ship subsidy bill prompts adjournment

In Washington multiple items dominated today’s Senate. Hoar introduced a joint resolution to authorize negotiations with civilized nations to confine those seeking to overthrow the chief magistrate. Frey offered a new ship subsidy bill, differing in form from prior measures. A South Carolina dispute over seats sparked long debate among McLaurin Jones and Tillman, with Hoar questioning each claim. The session ended as discussion moved toward the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and executive session.

Washington Senate Hoar Frey McLauren South Carolina McLaurin Jones Ark Tillman

Depositors Withdraw From City Savings Bank in Omaha

A large number of City Savings Bank depositors arrived at the Omaha bank to withdraw funds amid reports that Vice President Flack was linked to the financially troubled Omaha Loan and Trust company. Depositors redeposited funds after learning the bank and trust company were separate, with staff ready to pay out with gold if needed.

Ommba, Vee. Vy City Savings Bank Flack Savings Bank Omaha Loan and Trust Company

Miss Stone and Companion Concealed Near Duonitza

A Macedonian report from Decem ber 1 claims Miss Stone and her companion are hidden about five miles south of Duonitza in Bulgarian territory. The source provides details on hiding places and food suppliers for brigands and captives, information deemed reliable enough to justify emissaries being dispatched to negotiate with the bandits.

Sofia Bile Duonitza Turkey

All Teams Tie Score in Six-Day Bicycle Race

In New York on December 9 at 2 pm six of the 14 teams shared the same tally of 295 miles and three laps after 12 hours. McFarland and Freeman withdrew from the race.

New York McFarland Freeman

Ministers Plan For Coming Week Of Prayer

The Rock Island Ministerial Association held a bi weekly meeting at the YMCA chapel. They outlined plans for a city wide week of prayer starting Sunday Jan 5 and will seek church board approval. A charity drive and school club event were noted with several students listed for prizes. A Christmas turkey shoot is mentioned for Dec 21 with turkey street range details incomplete.

Ermernat Congress Des Moines Iowa Fraternal Congress Associated Fraternities of America National Fraternal Congress National Congress Iowa Rock Island Ministerial Association Ion Service Assor D'S Shool Club O. Davis S. Edwards F. Gilman C. W. Durham T. B. Reidy E. H. Guyer Otto Huber W. L. Freeman T. R. Harper B.D. Connelly Lothar Warnes J. Junge F. Gaetter A. Stibolt C. Helpenstell

Oiler Killed On Henry W. Oliver By Moving Crank In Buffalo

H P Pinkerton of Ashtabula Ohio, an oiler aboard the propeller Henry W. Oliver, was instantly killed when struck by a fast moving crank in Buffalo New York. The accident occurred on a ship where he worked, and authorities investigated the cause.

Oskaloosa Towa William Sharpless Buck Williams Buxton Williams A. A. Johnson M. E. Church Ann Nelson Higgins Joseph Creelman Eddie Armines Edward Armines Buffalo N. Y P. H. Pinkieton Ashtabula Henry W. Oliver

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