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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
1
Signal texts from London and Sofia indicate all sides plan renewed hostilities in the Adrianople region. Bulgarian Servian rivalries rise as troops encircle Adrianople. European powers seek to prevent new war negotiations in Constantinople and Sofia.
Kansas City February 1 editor and owner William R Nelson of the Kansas City Star was found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Guthrie in the county circuit court. He was cited for contempt after publishing an article that criticized the court’s payment of attorney fees in a divorce suit, arguing fees should take precedence.
Chicago on February 1 reports engineer Louis Menara and fireman Jeremiah O Leary of a belt line switch engine were killed when their locomotive collided with a Michigan Central freight train in the south side yard.
Washington, Feb 1. College students plan to stampede the suffragist parade on March 3 by releasing mice along Pennsylvania Avenue and at a signal dash into the march with handbags or parcels containing rodents. Police promise protection but cannot arrest until after liberation. women spectators doubt arrests will help.
The forecast notes fair tonight with increasingly cloudy and cold conditions Sunday. Lowest tonight near zero, 7 am reading four degrees below zero. yesterday's high 15 and low minus five. Winds 11 mph, no precipitation. River frozen. Astronomical events list Sun sets 5 17, rises 7 10 with Venus Saturn evening stars and Saturn Jupiter Mars morning stars. February constellations visible around 9 pm with many named stars and planets.
New Orleans February 1 delegates barred injection of socialist propaganda and discussion of politics and religion at the national hobo convention. James Eads Howe of St Louis and others preaching socialism were ordered to change conduct or leave. Howe was booed when criticizing a ruling by President Jeff Davis. Davis was sustained after a vote.
Wire reports Albany's governor Sulzer signed a bill incorporating the Harriman research laboratory founded by the widow of E H Harriman to pursue cancer and tuberculosis cures. Elsewhere ships face tow, statues chosen, wireless records challenged, and officials face charges in scattered briefs.
Washington February 1 In a Senate debate after all amendments to exempt Taft Roosevelt and Wilson from the operation of the term bill were defeated senators began discussion of the Works bill and its provisions.
Washington reporters note the tariff hearings closed as Thomas Lane of New York argued for church statuary and Leon Stein pressed tapioca interests. With all evidence in, committee plans next week’s executive sessions to draft tentative legislation for the incoming Congress.
Newark New Jersey January report notes Governor Wilson on a platform asks for sun before a photo. A 12 year old girl snaps the governor’s picture, then thanks him and departs pleased. Indianapolis February reports 750000 spent for relief by United Mine Workers during year ended December 1 1912.
Prominent Chicago insurance man informs Assisant State's Attorney Johnson that the alleged arson trust is a nation wide organization with agents in every large city. More facts emerge from Chicago dated February first as the investigation expands in state court proceeding.
Senator Cummins argued that except for George Washington, presidents who served two terms would have done better serving only one. He said presidential work is neglected by focus on renomination and reelection and urged freeing the president from influences to enforce laws like the Sherman antitrust act more evenly and vigorously.
President Taft and President-elect Wilson will be guests of honor at the National Woman's Suffrage Association pageant on March 3. They will occupy the same large box in front of the treasury, signaling strong political support for the event.
President today signed a congressional resolution providing for a Lincoln memorial erection. Senator Cullom, longtime Lincoln ally, witnessed the signing as the $2,000,000 appropriation was authorized.
Scranton Pa February 1 6500 Lackawanna Coal company workers walked out at eight collieries to support a 100 in union unity in the anthracite field. New witnesses examined over alleged leaders of the conspiracy as Johnson cites arson links to Boston inciting a broader arson ring with five men including two fireloss adjusters. Ernest E Hart banker former Iowa Republican official dies in California. Lucey sworn in as Illinois attorney general in Springfield.
In New York on February 1 Mrs Charles Becker wife of the condemned police lieutenant awaiting execution at Sing Sing gave birth to a baby girl. The birth adds a personal note to the high profile murder case involving Gambier Rosenthal, highlighting the ongoing fallout of the courtroom drama and the impact on Becker's family.
New York report details 14 year old Louis Duryea of Brooklyn who tied his father's sword to a chair and lunged onto the blade. He left a note explaining the death by his own action.
The Nissen case facing Justice G P Nissen on concealed weapons charges was continued until Saturday. A change of venue was granted after a request made last Saturday, the transcript sent to Justice J H Celand. Nissen sought 12 jurors in a six man panel, and the case now set for 4 pm next Saturday with State’s Attorney Floyd Tompson to prosecute.
Lim Thorpe signed a contract with the New York Nationals on February 1, resigning from amateur athletics. He refused to name other college men who he said played professional baseball with him years ago.
Springfield Feb. 1 Hundreds of democrats traveling to the city for the inauguration will be denied seats as all general admission tickets are allocated. Only 604 issued after three to each of 202 legislators, four left. Platform tickets reserved for officials and their guests. News on staffing changes in the governor's office and praise for Mrs. Belle P. White's seven years of service.
Chicago police and private detectives hunt the Stockyards Express bandit after he robbed the Adams Express train at 7 45 p m near Polk street and escaped with cash receipts a gold watch and papers. The youth about 22 years old 5 9 medium build wore brown suit overcoat and soft hat. He forced the messenger to open the safe and fled across the rear platform leaving the danger of pursuit in his wake.
London reports militant suffragists threaten public property until demands are met, leading to closure of Kensington, Hampton Court, Kew Court and Windsor Hollywood palaces to the public. A suffragette entered the Tower of London, smashed a jewel house glass case with iron, and was arrested.
A miniature Viking ship and bust of the king of Sweden, Thorpe’s Olympic trophies, were sent back to Stockholm aboard the liner New York. They were consigned to Secretary Helstrom by Secretary Sullivan after Thorpe returned them to the union following his confession of professionalism.
Belo Wisconsin February 1 a Christian church that rose in a day two years ago was destroyed by fire today. Washington February 1 Harry A Wheeler of Chicago has accepted the presidency of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for 1913.
Chicago news reports Swift and Co announces the acquisition of four produce and poultry firms. The targets include Clarinda Poultry Butter and Eggen with operations in Clarinda Leon and Creston Iowa and Lincoln Nets Central Michigan Products at Alma Michigan Iowa Cold Storage at Clinton Iowa 3 P Pond at Keokuk and Ob Lula wa Iowa.
Pauline Wayne the president Taft's Holstein cow will retire with him on March 4. The president returned her to Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin, her former owner, who welcomed the cow back as she had supplied milk for the president's family for two years. Pauline has not been in good health for several months.
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