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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
1
A Tokyo conference of statesmen and cabinet ministers aims to present a strong front to Russia and seek a friendly settlement despite a highly unsatisfactory Russian reply. The situation is described as grave with a possible final effort for peace.
The Cuban reciprocity bill cleared the Senate by a 57 to 6 vote. Georgia’s Cocke and others opposed. President signed the measure minutes later. A Panama isthmus treaty dispute sparked a Senate clash between Hoar and Foraker over closed-session remarks.
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Hutchinson of the Superior Court died in Chicago. Separately, Mrs. Jamies Angell wife of the University of Michigan president died at her Ann Arbor home after brief illness.
Herbert A. Morrell files two damage suits totaling 75000 in circuit court against Charles J. Morrison and attorney Lee J. Mathias over a dispute related to the management of the Bankers' Consolidated Home Safe company, arising from trouble between Morrell and Morrison.
A chaotic report covers a daring robbery at a police department site with explosive charges and guard detailing. The item intersects with a county jail guard’s shooting in Aquebogue and a string of varied regional notices from Springfield to Buffalo and Paris.
Gov. Wells in a statement after a secret meeting with President Kramer warns Utah miners to bow to operators and return to work or face exile from the state as militia remain at the mines for an extended period. The broadcast stirs union workers statewide amid the conflict.
W A Mee Kowen secretary of the board of regents at the University of California confessed defalcation of about 26000 with possible more. He admitted siphoning funds for racing debts and personal use while at age around 40 and with a 2400 yearly salary. He was suspended and placed under arrest as President Wheeler took control.
Joliet UK reports Mes sersmith of Braidwood whose home and business burned on Monday killing his wife, daughter, and an exchange student. He alleges arson by rival business men seeking revenge after he opened a meat market and cut prices. He calls for an official inquiry.
A brief from the Swiss government announces the appointment of a new president and a new vice president. Comte metesrotte fre J. and M. Rueeh are named as the officials, representing Swite lin and ted respectively.
News from Bedford reports Joseph Weeks and wife Cora face charges for the murder of Susanna Weeks in their home. Investigators describe a mysterious case with a possible suicide by a key witness Mrs Ireland amid conflicting statements. In Columbus, A F Eckelberry, 58, after aiding a man who died from heavy drinking, killed himself following threats tied to the incident.
A convoluted report notes settlements over Philippine salaries and governance during Taft era. It mentions continued resistance to reforms, lingering Spanish-era clergy influence, and calls for recognizing new political realities as Filipinos push for self-rule.
The report by Conrad and Bonaparte evaluates Bristow's findings on fraud in the Post Office inquiry. It addresses penalties for offenders and questions the omission of congressional members. It opposes including Christianey and notes merits in suspending comments until explanations are given.
Joseph Chamberlain drew vast crowds in Leeds as he outlined a reform of imperial trade through a committee system to craft a tariff scheme. He argued preferential trade would not raise living costs and pressed for imperial unity with the colonies, urging swift action before elections.
A Colombian force on the Gulf of Darien protests the presence of an American warship. Commander Dee of the United States and Commander Tarer of Atlanta lead readings of hundreds of men in tension near the mouth of the Gulf. Colombian leaders assert determined opposition to U S ships and vow to resist until a favorable settlement is reached in Washington.
In New York on December 17 a serions diltien disruption near the Batth river bank endangers the ferry slip. Water pressure from a rising riverbed has forced workers to stop and expel water, threatening the pile foundation and causing part of the ferry house floor to settle several inches, starving passengers of access.
General Black tendered the office of service commissioner in Washington Maine. Ph dus renleces the position remains vacant after the move.
Thefragmentary report describes a verdict and subsequent trials involving a fight near Moline with references to a Healy weapon, Willams, White & Co., and an assault case prosecuted by Attorney HA Well. Names and places are partially garbled, but the account centers on a violent confrontation, threats, and legal actions following the incident.
A garbled text fragment mentions a man from Knox County who was to be made by a train here tonight and decapitated, with unclear references to attorneys and a court process.
A coal shaft blaze at the Chatham area plant produced extensive damage today. Officials confirm several workers affected while emergency crews battled the flames and containment efforts continued into the evening.
Marie Corelli, noted novelist, told a crowded court in Birningham that she never intended to erect a library at Shakespeare's birthplace and disputed a claim she favored a Carnegie library. The case involved controversy over local cultural heritage and the birthplaces’ preservation.
Sioux City dispatch reports a sheriff hunting a second gang after finding one group of burglars. They blew open the Pailin post office safe and stole about 3 000 dollars from the zone Savings Bank at Quimby. A man named Price of O'Brien county was captured. The sheriff recovered 1 490 dollars wrapped in bank parcels. Two other robbers escaped with a cart load of chores and have not been captured.
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