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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1914
Page
1
Washington December 22 The House opened a lengthy session on the constitutional prohibition amendment with over sixty lawmakers signaling support for the rule guiding debate. Slogans and petitions hung over the Speaker’s chair as the chamber prepared for a potential late night or early morning vote.
Paris December twenty second the chamber of deputies opened an extraordinary war session amid animated debate. Premier Viviant voiced government resolve to carry the war to a finish regardless of length or severity, despite opposition to delays and secrecy. Prohibition debates and state police power questions also surfaced as a broader political focus. President Wilson indicated the Newlands bill for river and harbor coordination cannot pass this session, while keeping positions on arms exports and appointments.
Mrs. Kate McCormack discovered a month old baby girl crying on her front porch at 117 West Fourteenth Street Davenport. The infant was wrapped in two blankets and a note pleaded for shelter and care, unsigned but well written. Mrs. McCormack will care for the foundling until a suitable home is found.
Washington dispatches report General Carranza leaving Vera Cruz for the Isthmus of Tehuantepec after a Puebla defeat. Opponents call the move a retreat following military losses.
The Rotary club of Rock Island showcased a $10,000 golden wheel from California at today’s luncheon. The wheel, guarded by police during transit, toured Davenport and Sexton’s store, with plans to display in Moline tomorrow. It carries engravings of California cities and small wheels for each Rotary club, symbolizing welcoming Rotary visitors to the 1915 Exposition.
Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis of Plymouth Church Brooklyn faces a possible split as his anti militarism sermons provoke a protest from a church committee. He insists neutrality cannot aid good and evil together and urges German Americans and native born Americans to defend self government and industrial civilization against militarism. He has shifted from pro German views and canceled lectures on The New Germany.
New York December 22 Ownership of Chicago Rock Island Pacific stock worth millions was auctioned on the county courthouse steps. The stock sold for $7,135,000 with no bid by James N. Wallace, chairman of the protective committee for 4 percent collateral trust bonds. The sale, part of a pending Rock Island reorganization, followed a foreclosure by Central Trust Company for $71,000,000 in bond interest. The $10 a share price contrasted with a $100 par value. In Cleveland, merger talks moved forward as Lake Shore Railroad stockholders ratified New York Central action, uniting properties in a $300,000,000 consolidation.
John Raymond McMullin of Rock Island admitted lying about his age to obtain a marriage license to Clara Bloomquist in Peoria. He pleaded guilty to perjury and received a five month sentence in the house of correction. He had previously married Beulah Bodkin in Rock Island and faced bigamy charges later dropped.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with a slight warming trend and a low near 12 degrees. The 7 am temperature is 8 degrees, yesterday's high 12 and last night's low 7. Winds at 7 am are 9 mph. No precipitation. Humidity 79 percent at 7 pm and 91 percent at 7 am. Weather stage 2.7 with a 0.2 inch 24 hour fall. Astronomical notes list evening stars Jupiter Saturn Mars and morning stars Mercury Venus. Winter solstice occurs at 11:15 am Washington mean time.
Manchester New Hampshire reports Harry Thaw plans another bid to prove sanity as he is returned to New York to face conspiracy to escape Matteawan indictment. William Travers Jerome said Thaw's lawyers may pursue new habeas corpus actions in New Hampshire, delaying his appearance at the Tombs.
Rock Island leading merchants report optimism about fall business. W S McCombs of Young & Me Combs says retail activity is strong with increases in Rock Island Davenport and surrounding 25 miles. He notes Christmas shoppers are buying more in volume but smaller per sale as factories stay closed.
Washington D C Dec 22 The post office is buying extra gear to manage the peak Christmas mail. Daily 2000 mail bags have been used for six months, with 175000 burlap bags bought yesterday and another large order planned. Extra transportation gear and thousands of emergency railway and city delivery workers have been activated in large cities.
Amsterdam reports Berlin dispatches say German forces are rebuilding railroads and bridges in northern France territory they occupy. This work continues despite ongoing war operations and French destruction during their retreat from Belgium earlier in the war.
Chicago Illinois December 22 state officials say foot and mouth disease outbreak since October led to the slaughter of 384 herds valued at 991000 for official appraisal though actual worth is higher. Olympia Washington December 22 the state minimum wage commission set ten dollars weekly as the minimum for women and girls in clerical office work.
Federal Judge Newman refused to certify probable cause for an appeal in Leo M. Frank's habeas corpus case after his murder conviction. The ruling forces Frank's attorneys to seek a Supreme Court review, though no certificate of probable cause was granted.
Joliet Illinois December 22 1600 convicts at supper watched as Rat tan shop No 1 housing the prison furniture factory burned. Warden E M Allen reported the one story building destroyed with losses near 10000 as convict fire squads aided by Joliet fire trucks battled seven hoses. One guard sprained an ankle in the ice. Dr Harry Elgin Webster was among the fire fighters.
Petrograd Dec The Bulgarian minister announced an accord with Roumania under which Romania will restore to Bulgaria Dobrudja and most other territories won from Bulgaria in the second Balkan war. The official said the agreement was reached without pressure from Germany or the allies and that Bulgaria remains neutral.
Washington D C December 22 an attempt led by administration senators to rescind the ratification of the London safety at sea convention failed on a parliamentary technicality.
London dispatch reports intensifying battles in France and Belgium with both sides claiming gains and high casualties. French and British statements describe shifting offensives while Berlin notes renewed pressure as forces clash near the Bzura river and Warsaw remains a focal point. Nicholas visits Moscow as vodka monopoly ends.
Max Reimburg turned himself in to police on a seduction charge and faced a bastardy complaint in Justice Schroeder's court. A preliminary hearing set the case for January 2 with $300 bond. Co-defendant Hyman Wonmowiz may be released. Miss Borowitz alleges a marriage promise and a cash settlement attempt by Wonmowiz. In East St Louis, Louise Meyers died before neck surgery, funeral to replace wedding bells at the German Evangelical church.
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