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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

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MacArthur warns of future war with Germany at Honolulu conference

Major General MacArthur said war between the United States and Germany is likely soon, elevating the Hawaiian National Guard to strategic importance. He warned German emigration and empire policy threaten the Monroe Doctrine and global balance, with Pacific operations expanding and emigration directed to South America to secure markets for German production.

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MacArthur Report Misrepresented Says Article

The piece argues that MacArthur’s conclusion about Germany’s interest in South America was misrepresented. It contends the report predicts a future arms test between Germany and the United States, risking destabilizing effects on England and other European powers, and urges federal action.

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Government Has the First Right in Lake Superior Fishing

In Marquette Michigan Judge Wanty of the United States district court at Grand Rapids ruled that federal authorities hold paramount rights for catching fish in Lake Superior for propagating water. The decision follows the arrest of Superintendent Wires and unnamed government personnel accused by the state game wardens of violating state fishing laws and interfering with fishing rigs. Federal authorities obtained an injunction barring further state interference, which is continued by Judge Wanty.

Marquette Mich Dee Wanty United States Court Grand Rapids Lake Suyper Lere Wires Duluth Owarien's Wittheim

Farmer Burns Loser In A Match

Whatcom Washington December 11 Frank A Goteh of Hurmbellt Iowa defeated Farmer Turns of Big Rock Iowa A challenge from Poms Jenkins was accepted by Gotohs manager SIKON aS possible to care for itself in any emergency General MacArthur says the report does not represent his views and Colonel Jones reports to Governor Carter were based on conversations behind the scenes in an effort to impress on strengthening the islands In Hawaii Governor Carter says Jones report was unauthorized and MacArthur views were preserved by a follow up meeting with Colonel Jones and General MacArthur Washington Delhi Secretary Root states MacArthurs statements were misrepresented and he will seek an explanation after arrival in the United States later this month

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Withdraw Artillery Temporarily From Cuba

Washington reports the joint army and navy board findings that Guantanamo and Bahai Honihu stations will not be ready for coast artillery for at least a year. The War Department plans to withdraw the 17th 18th and 2nd artillery companies stationed at Marana and Santiago and keep them in the United States until needed at naval stations.

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Grand Jury Frees Big Four Employees in Roth Case

A regional grand jury clears four Roth Company employees of charges in a high profile case. The decision ends weeks of testimony and questions regarding company practices and internal oversight.

Grand Jury BIG Four Roth

Insane Soldiers and Sailors Hospital Census Report

Washington reports the fiscal year saw 320 soldiers and sailors admitted to the government asylum hospital. At present the facility houses 9,050 patients. The dentist performed 1, teeth extractions 906 fillings and treated 15 nerves while an April typhoid outbreak tied to hydrant water was halted after water use stopped.

Washington Eoldiers Board of Visitors

Prominent Woman Victim in Rising Sun Murder Case

Elizabeth Gillespie, 38, a noted writer and musician, was found dead near her parlor window in Rising Sun Indiana. Her twin brother James Gillespie is suspected after a family feud over the estate and recent quarrels with Elizabeth and her sister Mrs. W. Seward. Grand jurors convened as prosecutors from Dillshore arrived to assist the case.

Ind Elixabeth Gillespie Grand Jury Miss Gillespie George Downey Theo. Walberger Dillshore Gillespie Ohie Vietit Elizabeth Gillexpie Margaret Gillespie Est Vietin Janiel W. St Seward Jerum Sr. Wilbun Gillespie James Elizabeth

Wealthy Philadelphian Leaves Money to Sister

Philadelphia December report states Mrs J Kedar Phat widow of former Pennsylvania railroad president left her estate to her sister Christina Be Ruth absolutely. The will names Henry Be Ruth as trustee of Thomson charity and expands the orphanage trustees to up to six. The Thomson couple planned the home years ago. it now houses about twenty or more girls with a summer home in Elberton New Jersey. The new institution is expected to accommodate 300 girls.

Philadelphia J. Kedar “Phat Pennsylvania Railroad Chonesen Christhina Kitter Henry Serith Thomson

Murderer Is Hanged at Peoria Trial and Aftermath

The execution took place in Peoria this morning with McCrea walking to the scaffold. Murphy, the man convicted of stealing coal, was hanged after a controversial prior lynching scare. The case drew criticism over pardons and the handling of the appeal.

Prin Th. Dee Thelia

Washington Senate Debates Resolution on Independent Government

The Senate considers a resolution to probe the Pandan department’s claim to form an independent government. Secretary Moody relays a telegram from Rear Admiral Glass about troops landed at Panama and actions near the isthmus. reports remain incomplete.

Columbian Aeghing Jans Tilhem Dave Titshed

National Republican Committee Sets Plan for Next Convention

Washington, Dey. 11. The Republican national committee will call to order today by Chairman Hamry. State and territory except Hawaii were represented by regular members or proxies. The principal business is the time and place for holding the next national convention.

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Montana Legislature Adopts Civil Venue Change Bill

The Montana legislature completed its session and adjourned after approving a measure allowing venue changes in civil cases and establishing Supreme Court review. Also notes international dispatches about unrest in France and a British cruiser floated after a collision near Victoria, with limited details.

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German Debates and Rivalry Stir Reich Politics

Berlin reports two key figures, Chancellor von Buelow and socialist leader Bebel, clashing in a lively Reichstag debate. Bebel denounces the government as essentially barbarous while accusing authorities of cooperating with Russia to suppress dissent. A separate Milan incident ends with a young millionairess victim tied to an organized plot, but the organizer’s alibi fails as the organizer dies by suicide.

Berlin Chancrtier von Buelow Herr Bubel

German Socialist Leader Clash Over War and Reform

Fragmentary OCR reveals a heated exchange involving August Berrl, addressing weakness, oppression, and Russia. Chancellor von Buelow defends monarchies as socially progressive, while Bebel is mocked, with bars about angels and republics, in a tense parliamentary atmosphere.

Pittsburg Scene of Disastrous Fire

A large fire in Pittsburg caused extensive damage and prompted emergency response. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but witnesses described rapid spread and significant property loss, with authorities investigating the blaze and surrounding circumstances.

Pittsburg

Queen Alexandra Rescued From Fire After Alarm

Queen Alexandra faced peril as a fire raged in a wing of Buckingham Palace. Miss Clustette Ruelys witnessed smoke filling the queen’s bed chamber while the queen and her secretary escaped in dressing gowns. Firefighters fought the blaze, and the queen’s apartments were evacuated with limited damage to the royal rooms.

Clustette Rueliys

Gunboat Castine Runs Aground In Delaware River

A gunboat Castine ran aground in the Delaware River below Marin’s Bank after entering the channel. Officers were to reassess and plan a safe refloat while ensuring minimal risk to vessels and nearby shorelines.

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President Roosevelt Invited to Visit the Fair

The text notes an invitation to President Roosevelt to visit the fair and expo events. It mentions plans to award medals to Olympian winners and that the President promised to consider the invitation, with limited remarks on Germany policy or social reform details.

Roosevelt

Statesman Indicted Over Post Office Bribery Plot in Nebraska

A trial record from Omaha reveals a multi defendant case tied to bribery allegations surrounding the appointment of a postmaster in Atlin Nebraska. Key figures include Bartlett Richards and W G Comstock of the New Henderson Land and Peeling company, with testimonies detailing payments and political influence peddling across western Nebraska.

Omaha United States Post Office Legat Nebraska Elliott Lowe Alina Ranelmen Chehioen Bartlett Richards Newhenson Land and Peeling Company WG. Comstock Charles © Dapweson Rirkworth Nelo Peank M. Currie Rinie Reneutor J.B. Billings Atin Neto Wiliney Sendleer Lowe Aime Lowe Dietrich’s Indorsenent Hinge Baer d. de Mitchell Nillings Mitchell Ctiwe Berger

Young King of Spain Believed to Have Killed Game Keeper

A garbled report suggests King Manes possibly killed a game keeper during a royal hunt at Casa de hac Wabat. The fragment hints at unintended shooting and public agitation over the incident.

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