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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
1
A Chicago night watchman Henry Albert aged 35 fatally shot his wife and then killed himself on North California avenue after a quarrel over separation and return.
Grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Railway Tramen and the Order of Railway Conductors on the Burlington system hold lengthy sessions in St Joseph Missouri. New officers elected include J P Strickler chairman T Thiehof vice chairman E Benjamin secretary and O N Marshall chairman F Thiehof secretary for conductors. Main issue cited is alleged dissatisfaction with the current schedule.
Madison is quarantined by Granite City over suspected smallpox. Granite City plans to employ courts and awaits state aid and militia to enforce the ban. Rail service between the towns is halted and guards verify travelers origins as excitement rises in Madison, a 7,000 resident town.
From London the weekly Budget to War Office notes De Wet's forces near Loneberg with estimated 50 killed and 50 wounded in attacks on Dargell. Since December 23 five Boers were killed five wounded 237 prisoners and 30 surrendered. Gen Bruce Hamilton engaged near Marydale killing four and capturing 27. In Derwent valley melting snow caused widespread flooding destroying hundreds of premises and residences.
A fire in Coppes New York destroyed Sacred Heart college tied to St Josephs church and badly damaged St Anns convent. The college, with about 700 students, faced an estimated loss of 60,000 dollars.
A message to President Munger of the Hamilton club from Admiral Schley sets the Chicago visit for January 25 26 and 27 with a banquet planned in his honor. Also notes Carnegie’s stance on private endowment of a national theatre and a local church disciplinarian case in Kansas City.
Caracas reports Venezuela seeks to discharge Herr Knoop, manager of the German railway, amid claims of involvement in the revolution. Berlin denies any imminent break in ties. German officials say no real estate plans, and Diarist notes war chances are treated with skepticism in the U.S. press.
Ohio lawmakers convene next Monday to choose Foraker’s successor with Republicans holding a large majority. Re election prospects for Hauta stir a fierce intra party clash as Foraker and Hanna factions vie for influence. Kurtz leads Foraker supporters while Hanna allies prepare to caucus.
In Crawfordsville Indiana a narrow tragedy was averted when a 16 year old girl shielded her lover from a revolver wielded by the girl's father, Larkin Branchy of Newmarket. Reeves, Robert, brother of the local prosecuting attorney, intervened as the distraught parent attempted to drag his daughter away during a church entertainment. Branched drew a pistol but the girl pinned his arms and prevented harm until authorities intervened and the assailant was restrained after paying a heavy fine.
Police edge toward theory that a man found with his throat cut in a Pullman car last Monday may be Henry J. Fleishman the Los Angeles bank cashier who vanished with 100000 of the bank’s funds. The dead man’s description matches Fleishman in most respects except age, with witnesses estimating 30 or younger, while Fleishman is said to be about 40. A caller who knew Fleishman but did not give his name doubted the identification after viewing the body.
Relatives of Paul Egger longtime Wilsonville merchant fear he was murdered after leaving for McCook on Dec 15 with a 1423 dollar draft to pay taxes and stock. The draft was paid in McCook, and no further trace of Egger has been found amid family-led investigations. A second note reports Misses Battle aged and elder lives at Barnett Junction robbed of 6000 in gold after intruders overpowered them. A Des Moines Iowa Geographic Exposition closed, boasting top teaching apparatus and large attendance by state geographers.
Northwestern governors and attorneys general met in Helena to discuss opposing the Northern Pacific Great Northern Burlington merger. Behind closed doors the group planned action for the afternoon. Governor Van Sant of Minnesota presided. White of North Dakota did not attend citing hostility to rail consolidation talks. Governor Toole hosted a dinner for attendees at his residence.
The year closes with the treasury in strong condition Secretary Gage notes receipts exceed ordinary expenditures by about one hundred million dollars. The surplus enabled large debt reductions and a significant rise in cash on hand. Additional items describe international tensions and notable local deaths while Washington and New York dispatches summarize the period’s broader events.
A steamship named Clara was wrecked near Haihu Island Hainan. Forty two crew were saved by the French steamer Hanbi. Captain Alderup the officers and four Europeans and four Chinese are missing. A German wrecked nearby.
The funeral of the late United States sailor Sewell took place today from the Sewell mansion with public viewing from WW to 11. Thousands passed the bier. Honorary pallbearers included Secretary Root, Adjutant General Corbin, Gov Voorhees, Gov Elect Murphey, U S Attorney General Griggs, A J Cassett of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and Clement A Griscom of the International Navigation company. Events from The Hague report Russia replying on Behring Sea disputes, and a separate note on US claims. Also notes on Dudley leaving Mercy Hospital after appendicitis, Nebraska teachers gathering for the state association, and a man in Hot Springs, Ark, taking his own life.
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