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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
1
Reports from Southampton describe widespread insanity and nervous collapse among Allied troops under weeks of German bombardment near Ypres. Hospitals in southern England report overflow as many soldiers suffer extreme mental strain and some show no physical injuries.
Washington D C Dec 19 An internal revenue synopsis revises rulings on alimony taxation. It states that a foreign marriage subject to U S tax does not exempt property liability from tax and that U S judges and federally paid mileage are taxable. Fees to preachers are taxable and wives are not taxable.
In Louis, Missouri, a governor proclaimed a charity day to aid war sufferers of the flood. Contributions of money and food are being solicited in town with the slogan Missouri ship. Governor Francis and the former governor are among those urging participation.
Prince Hussein Kemal Pasha, eldest living Mehemet Ali prince, is named sultan of Egypt succeeding Abbas Hilmi. Britain pledges defense, end of Ottoman suzerainty, and protection for Egyptian subjects. Berlin cites Egyptian loyalist notes toward Italian interests and proximity of Turkish troops to Suez. County clerks announce no age limit for deputy state fire marshal applicants in Rock Island district.
Malmoe Sweden Dec 19 three monarchs Gustave Haakon and Christian arrived for a conference to align their interests during the war. The first meeting since 1905 Norway separation, discussions aimed at closer relations and a lasting alliance. Crowds cheered as the kings were welcomed and decorations adorned the town.
London dispatch reports Captain Lyndhurst Bruce of the Royal Scots Guards killed in action. He was the eldest son of Lord Aberdare and married in 1906 to Camille Clifford, an American actress he met in London while she performed in an American musicale.
Fair tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures and a low near five degrees. Maximums and wind speeds noted for the region with a 0.15 inch precipitation and a 2.7 foot stage of water. Astronomical events list evening stars Jupiter and Mars, morning stars Mercury Venus Saturn Capella near the eastern zenith in Auriga. Filed by local forecaster J. M. Sherier.
Mrs. Kate Cobb of Norwich was pardoned by Connecticut’s state board of pardons after 26 years in Wethersfield prison for murder. Sentenced in 1879, Cobb, now 66, had been involved in a sensational case in which her husband Charles Cobb and Mrs. Wesley Bishop died of poisoning. Bishop testified, motive revealed, but evidence remained circumstantial. Bishop died in prison two years ago. Cobb had petitioned for clemency six times.
Three additional camps along a five mile defensive line were laid out for reinforced American troops near the border with a main cavalry camp two miles north serving as reserve. A heavy rain flooded Mexican trenches as riflemen hesitated and few Mexican bullets crossed into the American side overnight. San Luis Potosi revolted, with Villa surrendering to General Delos Santos loyal to Carranza. Several thousand troops took part.
Berlin reports Aviation Lieutenant Kaspar back after daring flights. At Calais he tried to destroy hostile warships in the harbor, dropping bombs that failed to hit. He previously dropped bombs on Dover and flew over Paris, with over 400 bullet holes in his aircraft.
John D. Rockefeller applied in federal court for an injunction to restrain County Treasurer O'Brien from collecting taxes on a 311 million dollar assessment on Rockefeller's holdings in Cuyahoga county. Rockefeller declares he is a New York resident and voter.
A 13 year old boy from Water town, Arthur J. Nance, was committed to the boys' school at St. Charles by County Judge Nels A. Larson on a petty larceny charge. Petition to declare delinquent was filed by Mrs. Rose C. Salisbury of Moline. Lulu Williams was declared a dependent child and placed under guardianship of Mrs. Naomi Littig of Bethany home. Mrs. Salisbury filed two petitions for Madeline Hurzpad of Moline to be declared dependent and for a mothers' pension for Mrs. Lucy Verock of Moline.
Chicago men were employed today to clear piles of snow in the business district. Hundreds received wages as the season's first heavy snowfall halted city activity and required immediate street clearing.
New City, Dec. 19 The defense and prosecution closed their cases as William Cleary former town clerk of Haverstraw stands trial for killing Eugene Newman the man his daughter Anna Cleary Newman married. The widow’s sobering testimony showed a strained reunion with Cleary at the courtroom bench and indicated Newman was the father of the child. The couple had faced parental opposition since childhood sweethearts to adulthood.
A $8,000 property loss occurred in a morning blaze at Bell Jones & Co. wholesale produce on Front Street Davenport. The building, stock including butter eggs cheese, and three mules plus two horses were burned. Night watchman notified fire department. crews battled dense smoke but animals perished. Losses are insured.
The Ben Greet players will perform Twelfth Night in the local high school auditorium Monday night. Ticket sales are heavy with many bought by students, and a large attendance is expected as a top entertainment feature of the year.
A trolley wire on Second Avenue near the New Harper snapped and sparked, halting Fourth Avenue service briefly. No injuries occurred as crowds gathered and cars coasted past the site. Separately, Modern Woodmen’s December executive council adjourned with 676 death claims totaling 1,148,850 dollars ordered paid.
Budapest claims an armored train from Lemberg toward the Carpathians carrying ammunition and food was blown up. If true, it would indicate Russian lines near the Carpathians were hit. Reports from London and Berlin note confusion over details and ongoing fighting with varying prisoner rumors and territorial advances.
Julia Flake a 16 year old girl from Aledo Illinois was sentenced after confessing involvement in a plot with her stepfather Robert Higgins to kill her mother in North Henderson last January. She received a term at the state industrial school for girls in Geneva until age 21. Higgins was sentenced to life. The state’s attorney may move to quash the indictment allowing her potential release in five years.
A wealthy New York couple, staying in Hollis Long Island, offered a large reward for the return of jewels valued at over $50,000. A pearl necklace with a diamond clasp, found in a vacant uptown hotel room, is held in safekeeping awaiting the rightful owner. The owners refuse to reveal identities and are known in Chicago and Pittsburgh.
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