23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
News records a midmorning entry of the American steamer Caracas into La Guaira after a Venezuelan blockade dispute. Reports note the incident follows a naval maneuver by a sunken warship Mu sun and a rebuked order. Diplomats in London discuss arbitration options with Washington.
A church census of Rockford Illinois shows over 8 percent of residents profess Christianity with a church preference. Zion Lutheran church is reported as having the largest congregation of its denomination in the United States.
Tangier, Morocco, December 24. Rebel forces under the pretender to the throne claim a decisive victory in a summary battle. The loyal troops suffered heavy losses, with forty casualties among local regiments. Imperial reinforcements have been dispatched to restore control and capture the rebel leaders, while orders were issued to spare none in pursuit.
A telegraph from Andijan states 4100 people killed in the native quarter by the recent quake in Ashkabad. The disaster area is described as severe with many homes ruined and families left homeless.
In Lansing Michigan Central rails dispute state tax commission method. Officials complain the commission lists a total valuation for each system rather than appraising each line separately as Grand Trunk does for its Canadian parent. About 511 million is cited for Grand Trunk Western. Michigan Central seeks separate line values but awaits assessor action.
Reports from Pittsburg detail a dynamite attack on a Slavic boarding house at Springetts. Fourteen occupants escaped unharmed. An incendiary motive tied to labor tensions and foreign workers is suspected. Additional factory arsons near the same site caused about $100,000 in losses. Senator Mason Sulie races in Chicago politics amid renewed candidacy talk. Sault Ste. Marie to gain rail service connection with Chicago via a new route. Indianapolis tobacco war widens as price-cut promotions spread among independents. Inland revenue collections for November show a drop from prior year with five-month totals down. Novel Indian brooches debut in colored painted designs.
United States Supreme Court reviewed Burt vs Union Central Life Insurance on whether life policy issued on a murderer is payable. Justice Brewer held policy valid and not contrary to public policy, noting insurance cannot insure crime and that payment would imply complicity in crime. The decision rejects a claim to collect the policy after Burt’s wife’s death and Burt’s execution for murder.
In Cleveland a plan titled the Carnation League of America proposes a Creed from President McKinley sayings to honor him as a perpetual memorial. Led by Lewis G. Reynolds of Dayton and with secretary Ritchie of the McKinley Monument association, the group seeks trustees approval at a future meeting in Washington to create a nationwide patriotic order.
Three railroad workers are killed or injured when the boiler of a Rio Grande locomotive exploded near Buena Vista Colorado. Engineer Miller died, Brakeman Potter and Fireman Newby sustained injuries. The incident occurred early this morning and is under investigation by railroad authorities.
Fires ripping through St. Desepil and nearby districts destroyed a candy factory and a new Pad dock hotel. The Voss factory loss reached 1500000 dollars as several workers were injured and one fireman died in the blaze amid surrounding buildings threatened but saved.
The Federal Court in Keokuks reversed a state liquor case involving the Adams Express Company. It held the company acted as an agent and collector for a retail liquor business without paying the required tax, overturning the Kansas Supreme Court ruling. The opinion states the company did not sell liquors but conducted value transfer duties. The decision aligns with federal authority overruling state contention.
A coal and snowbound weather event traps towns along the Union Pacific line between Cheyenne and Sidney. Fire crews battle the blaze and crews struggle to clear roads. Rail service is disrupted as sidings freeze and trains wait for reopening.
A group of organizations urges the legislature to appoint a state inspector and deputies to oversee factories and railroads. They argue for repair standards, safety, and life protection, and oppose a proposed subsistence law. A public appeal will be presented. Florence, Cole, and Arthur Jennings are noted figures. Jennings, 27, has an unusually large head due to brain fever in childhood. A separate dispatch from Butte reports a severe snow and wind storm near Corinne with temperatures at minus three. The Montana race for a lower house seat ends in another tie with 1 738 votes each.
The Crown Princess of Saxony fled from Salzburg on December 11 amid intense mental distress, with the Saxon court canceling New Year’s events. Official notices say she preferred retirement at Salzburg, while the Crown Prince accompanied her to Bepar or Hranelsdoph near Salzburg. after arrival, the prince broke his leg and was brought back to Dresden, but the princess stayed.
A royal woman, described as a gloomy princess, vanishes from a palace. Guards search all chambers as dawn reveals no trace. Authorities widen inquiries across Saxony and Europe but find no substantiation of kidnapping or flight. The German court and Swiss sources report varying theories with no decisive lead.
In Racine a man Kasine Polen and his daughter Alice were found dead in bed from coal gas from a heating stove. The son Rudolph was found barely alive and transported for care. A municipal rabbit warren in Torquay, England reports over 15,000 rabbits trapped for sale in northern markets.
In St Louis on December 24 a court of appeals decide in favor of Joseph E Walsh granting an injunction against members of the Mister Plumbers dining ref to sell Lim supplies. The ruling centers on the right of capitalists to form combinations to compete and regulate production amid lawful competition. Judges Barclay and Goode concur.
The St Joseph committee fights to secure a naval school site on the Great Lakes as Ohio and Michigan repr papers favor Walkegan. Rep Foss backs the Walkeragan site while Pass may oppose St Joseph. Local figures George V Prine and George J Cummings tied to the debate and future of South St Joseph are noted.
The suit, filed by Mrs. Tillpry's former husband Waters, claims the two had conspired with Mrs. Kimery in Newark to subvert the divorce. He alleges false allegations were made and the decree should be set aside. the case follows a long, troubled marriage ending in her move to another city.
The text mentions the archbishop of Canterbury and a primate of all Ragtag, with references to Winchester and a former U S senator Dwight M. Subin of Minnesota who died suddenly from heart-related causes at an event in Chicago. The passage is fragmentary and garbled with stray names and ages.
Rock Island merchants report strong holiday business with shoppers from distant towns. Express services and post offices expanded to handle increased packages and money flows. Merchants note higher customer volume, longer hours, and broad geographic reach this season.
Rock Island barbers elected officers and delegates in their annual vote. President W H Alice. Vice President Henry Dressen. Corresponding and Financial Secretary F W Jackson. Recording Secretary Treasurer Leaders Guide W Motte. Auditing A W Mitts J N Kerns Thanes Case. Trustees WW Weiser Teoh Burke Mike Salyard. Tri City Labor Congress delegates Ave Vermore M J Sallard FW Jackson Wi Mham George Biehl. Industrial Home delegates F W Weister W J Keeley Lea Vermere alternate William Deisenroth Wol Keeley.
The Blue river dredging project began eighteen months ago and now nears completion. Over fifteen miles of river were straightened and deepened, ending the annual floods that ruined nearby farms and cost thousands in damages. A final month should finish the undertaking and secure steadier flows.
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