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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1903

Page

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Fatal fog wreck cripples two stock trains near Cloverdale

A dense morning fog caused a collision between two stock trains at Cloverdale on the Lilie wots Central Mis. Several killed and many injured. A Wilson of Preport identified among the dead. Injured shipped to Chicago and St. Jake's hospital. Wreckage blocked the line and five cars caught fire.

Penrod Cloverdale Chelgtorm Huwa Lewis Craigherne Holcks Sir George Hookes Jasmes Thompson Marcus Iowa Mat Wells Iewa AT. Mahan de Mars Awa Benedict A Comenenre Neemain Chicago St. Jake's Hospital

Defeat for Castro Troops Reported Near Caracas

Joliet Illinois February 2 The Sanitary District indictment case in Chicago moves to the state's attorney. Flooding damages Ottawa road near Des Plaines river. Nebraska contemplates war posture urging navy buildup. Indiana operators await grand jury appearances. Des Moines upholds town inebriate law. Mass armory orders rush 100000 Krag rifles to arsenals.

Wealdndiet Joliet Sanitary District Chicago Clanpahan Township Ottawa Road Desphines River Pny Saiiit Terre Haute Ind BR. Hamill Indiana Springtick Mass United States

Torpedo destroyer Orwell sunk by British cruiser Pioneer

Corfu February 2 Fifteen men die when torpedo boat destroyer Orwell is run down by the British cruiser Pioneer during night maneuvers. Only two bodies recovered. Survivors swim to other vessels or are rescued. Orwell, built in 1900, carried torpedo tubes and light guns, max speed over thirty knots. The crash occurred in haze as both ships were under full speed. blame not yet determined.

Corfu Island Orwell Pioneer Orwell Fair Detroyers

MONTHS HAS BEEN DEADLY The Pioneer cruiser incident recalls naval disasters

The Pioneer, a protected cruiser of 2200 tons with 22 crew, 20.5 knots speed, two torpedo tubes, eight four inch guns and eight three pounders, suffered a deadly torpedo boat destroyer accident. Comparisons are drawn to the Victoria and Orwell Iles disasters, noting two vessels collided at speed and the captain’s overconfidence. Meanwhile the strainer Avent’s crew of 24 drowned at Lemvig, Denmark.

Pioneer Victoria Camperdown Sir George Tryon Orwell Iles Cireli

Senate panel rejects Delaware US attorney nominee

Washington. ren. 2 The senate committee on judiciary today agreed that the nomination of William Byrne for United States district attorney for Delaware be rejected. The ground was Byrne s connection to Delaware politics and lawmakers agreed to let the president withdraw the nomination.

Washington. Ren Senate Committee On Judiciary William Byrne United States Delaware Byrne Lt Wae Lelay

Hobson Resigns From the Navy Veteran Captain Hobson Steps Down

Washington May 2 Captain Richmond P Hobson famed for Merrimac resignation as Navy constructor cites failing eyesight in his letter to the Secretary of the Navy The Navy chief Admiral Taylor likely to support the recommendation for Hobson's retirement

Washington Richmond P. Mohson Merrimac” Fame Hobson The Avy Holwey Admiral Taylor Bureau of Navigation

Dudley and the Sheriff in Duress Quo Warranto Case

In circuit court Dudley objects to the information in the quo warranto proceeding to remove him from the sheriff office. Bays argues to strike all but deprivation by law. The defense contends the lynching context and governor Durbin’s role. The court weighs authority and citizen rights amid the attempted removal.

Sherif Casino Btw, Sullivan, Inc uWat John Dudley Sheri John Bays Lew Vic Durbin Ninton D. Uhunt Tere Pothius W.T. Doughitt Daley

Pretenders Army Defeated by Sultan at Hautara

Tangier reports the Moorish pretender's forces were crushed by the sultan's troops at Hautara with many slain or captured. The sultan recaptured artillery and supplies once lost in December, and reports vary on Bu Hummara's fate amid contested casualty totals. Meanwhile other dispatches note ore specimens in Masnac County containing gold traces and a divorce granted in Dubuque and a physician's death in Arthur, Illinois. A Columbus barbecu should feature William J Bryan attending Feb 12 event.

Tangier Beh Tas Hautara Hinself Secord Mex EL Menebhd Fez Bu Hummara

Waterbury riot calls out national guard amid scarlet fever scare

Tightly formed regiments of the Connecticut National Guard were mobilized in Waterbury after a Saturday night street riot and threats of further disturbances. Non union workers clashed with crowds. cars operated in daylight but not after dark. One motorman injured. police dispersed crowds with guardsmen at the car barns. Authorities cited public order and a statewide health scare as factors driving actions.

Waterbury Conn Connecticut Seedel Ternor Chamberistu Leoups Counteticat National Guard Chamberlain Genenel Vale Iesya Atin Attet Catnvellewr Kailwily and Lyhuine Company Winelats

Transport strikes force concessions and political talk in Washington

The narrative reports labor strikes yielding to workers demands and Congress debates statues for Maryland figures Charles Carroll and John Hanson. It notes the death of Representative Rumple, a funeral committee, and a session adjournment. Separate items cover a Chicago treasurer accused of embezzlement, a Pere Marquette railway retirement, and Henry Phipps’s donation to Lord Curzon.

Senate House Brier Washington Seurday Maryland Chas Carrell John Haneen Charles Carroll John Hanson Statmary Mall Representative Rumple Senator McMillan Michigan

Sultan wins decisive victory over pretender Jaugier Pel

Rebels crushed as Sultan secures victory with critical timing and coercive pressure. Forces of the pretender falter amid defections and relentless pursuit by imperial troops. Captured leaders and remnants are pressed, signaling end of the rebellion.

Sultan Jaugier Pel Wetake Sutao

Railroad Wins Injunction In Oamah Against City Tax Levy

Carlington Railroad secured a restraining order from Judge Mange preventing the city council from levying taxes on its property. The Union Pavilie and other railroads will face similar stays. The state board listed property at 1250 and the tax office reduced assessment to 2100,000.

Onaha New Carlington Railroad Company Mange Union Pavilie Apimainet Omalu Board of Review Fix

Dowie to invade Gotham and march on New York

Milwau kee special reports founder Dowie addressed 7000 followers promising a 3000 strong restoration host to reach New York for three months of daily street meetings 1000 volunteers join the invasion plan while other items recount storms of historical horseshoes and a weeping tree phenomenon in American forests with climatic notes.

Milwaukee the Sentinel Kenosha John Alesandar Dowie Zeu Oregon Washington Montana British Columbia Ferre

Beauty practices across cultures described in old text

The article describes unusual beauty rituals where infants are marked by mothers to alter facial features. Techniques include flattening the back of the head, sharpening noses, forming chins with four dimples, and pressuring the head with a pot or bands. It notes differences with American beauty standards.

Penjdel Jasin America

Clara Barton Seeks Release in Red Cross Leadership Rift

Washington reports prominent figures discuss executive changes at the Red Cross after Clara Barton writes the White House seeking a cabinet role. The president rejects Cabinet inclusion but considers consultation, with Barton asserting her readiness to lead reforms and defend public trust.

cLama Baton Telfer Miss Barton Exfive White House Consulta Ton Red Crows Society Miss Barwn Indy Inc New York Alice Murary Miss Iron Arthur Ami Wiseritfre Calithet Suiewedlie Aini Conradine Mise Harton Mir

Supreme Court Rules on Bank Responsibilities

Washington ruling declares state laws regulating state banks do not extend to banks incorporated under federal act. The decision, delivered by Chief Justice, limits state regulation over national banks and upholds federal banking authority.

Supreme Court Washington Eat Vm Supcene Leonel Wilay Maver Easton Easton Wis The Nations Bank Decorah Priso Shiran Congress

Compromise Is Effected and City Coal Plan Debated

Chicago February discussion on a compromise within the association of MIan and Wisconsin, with prices and distribution plans for coal to city yards. Officials reviewed facts including scope, costs, and delivery points as denoted by public works leadership and municipal agents.

Chicago Wisconsin Denver Herron Eenmaian Bey Perseus Cotheta

Bowen’s Modified Proposition Sparks Political Debate

A garbled 19th century style dispatch reports Bowen altering a policy proposal and its reception among politicians and the public. Amid references to military matters and dress, the piece threads uncertain notes on a blockade, desertion, and wartime measures, with fragmented names and dates.

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