03 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
1
From San Marcial dated February 3, word reaches that the 11th battalion of Mexican regulars was nearly annihilated in a clash with the Yaquis during a pursuit after defeat at Run Mare. The battalion was trapped during retreat, with heavy casualties feared though unconfirmed.
Passengers arriving on the steamer Wreakwork report that Americans aboard expect revolution in Spanish Honduras. A note mentions a surrender of one leader to his successor, signaling political upheaval and uncertain stability ahead for the region.
A village eccentric known as Foot claims the national pie and cake eating record by devouring thirty six cakes in thirty six minutes, witnessed by a crowd at Ed McIntyre's barber shop. He boasts he can eat a gallon of batter and maple syrup but backs off when challenged to surpass the feat.
The Hillman insurance dispute heads to a sixth trial after the Connecticut Mutual policy payout was contested amid claims of conspiracy and a death on the plains. The circuit court of appeals previously ruled for the widow, but the Iowa Supreme Court overturned, directing further proceedings.
In Washington the House approved a bill to renew negotiations with Great Britain on preserving fur seals in Alaskan waters. The measure would authorize limited sealing to save the species if no modus vivendi is reached before the pelagic season. The bill passed 73 to 2, with McClellan noting minority signers and proponents citing rapid seal pup mortality.
The sundry civil bill provides 10 420 412 dollars for construction work on federal buildings. The document lists major appropriations including Chicago 570 000 dollars and Hastings pending details.
The senate committee on foreign relations agreed to report favorably the treaty with Colombia for building the Isthmian canal. The action reflects support for the project and advances in U S relations with Colombia.
Washington February 1 committee on naval affairs reports on bribery charges. Philip Doblin is described as attempting to manipulate events on his own initiative. Representative Quigg says the Holland Submarine Boat Company is exonerated and the attorney general is urged to pursue actions as the law allows.
Mud from alternating freeze and thaw has crippled life and suspended services across southern Illinois. A man, Willine Brunner, 48, was found dead in a wheat field after his efforts to reach help failed. Coroner’s inquest finds death by exposure in described manner. Other items note pensions, public debt, and local incidents.
Washington reports that Venezuela’s representative Herbert Bowen sent an ultimatum via British ambassador regarding claims against Great Britain Germany and other powers. Venezuela protests two thirds of a 20 percent tax share from La Guayra and Porto Cabello, opposing a proposed split of customs receipts and warning that blockades to enforce terms could kill civilians.
Washington dispatch reports Minister Hart has resigned his post in Colombia. The text notes A W Beanggre of Illinois as a delegation rotary member appointed to oversee the transition, with details showing the resignation and appointment amid diplomatic shifts.
Dublin, Femskp un MPL reports William Redmond released after six months for refusing bail related to incendiary speech. Keane and Lowden purchase Sioux City property. eighty acres in Floyd Valley district bought for $350 per acre near stockyards, cottages planned. Edwin O. Ragsdale of Kansas City, engineer of the St. Louis and San Francisco, killed near the treaty route. three car collision, six injured. Robbers derail bank safe at Dexter, stealing $1,500, pursued by Arkansas City officers with no success. Co-Operative Plant success in Summerville boosts Indiana plant plans. Summitville factory report welcomed by the American Glass Workers’ union.
In Holloway Jail, two women identified as Lindi and Peb, along with Allie Walters, were hanged under order of the habe turbimees. Eyewitness reports describe the crowd reacting to the executions as the hangings were carried out in the morning.
The court heard closing evidence on conditions in mine regions and the prosperity of coal workers and families versus other occupations. Witnesses rebutted claims of terror in the strike area as defense in a coal strike case, with testimony from a miner hired to reassure local laborers.
The joint committee of coal operators and miners met in Indianapolis without result. A sub-committee was appointed to consider defenses and is seen as a step toward ending the stalemate. Tanner claims extra hazard pay while Rogie cites a low insurance related price. Curiosities About Observatories notes historic sites and dates across Europe and Asia.
Chicago claims Frank Schlatter alive after death hoax with a wife Luvern Comer. An explorer in a Mexican valley reportedly found remains and Schlatter asserts his identity, planning return to Denver to confront accusers and prove his claimed resurrection.
In this report the fate of Frank Schlatter is examined as he vanishes from Colorado, explaining persecution by followers and critics. The piece notes Schlatter’s claim that handkerchiefs blessed by him caused trouble, his move to the West, and his attempt to reconcile divinity with his absence while remaining unseen in Chicago.
Reports describe mone onable bridges in Husain and Siberia formed from cooking kettles. Cossack workers stack kettles under handles and secure rafts with ropes, linking seven to eight lances per raft. Several kettles create a raft capable of bearing half a ton, assembled in about half an hour to span a waterway.
John Mackay rushed into the Carson City Appeal editorial room crying to Sam Davis to stop the press. He exclaimed that crooks had just become the subject of a proposed note about Old Man Crooks gifting a peck of apples to orphans. the paper planned to publish a volume about it this afternoon.
Waahineton and Fey report that at a cabinet meeting contracts for building two new cruisers were awarded to Cramp Shipbuilding and Yorke Shipbuilding at a minimum price of 4 045 000 dollars. The Ulster Proclamation revocation in Ireland places thirteen districts under magistrates jurisdiction. Ex Senator Dawes in Springfield Massachusetts is described as critically ill after a cold.
fragmentary report from New York describes two crimes linked to love entanglements involving individuals named Wiehe Walter and Bernhard Reinecke. text mentions a cattle feeding company and a described tragedy with references to Doobie and intoxication but details are unclear and partially garbled.
The article notes major boxing signings tied to upcoming events in New York terms. It mentions Camalii and Manno with connections to Jersey and May dates for a national contest.
Milwaukee Road advances railroad work on a cut-off near Ashdale. Crews lay track and inspect alignments as a transit upgrade progresses through the midweek period. Officials monitor division schedules and material deliveries amid weather considerations.
Conductor Edwards, injured after a train mishap at Rack River Bridge near St. Anthony, has been discharged from St Anthony Hospital. Details say he was taken from the scene to hospital earlier, with unclear charges or condition reported. A second crew member, KC Doyen, also returned home yesterday afternoon.
A list of named members and applicants connected to Company A receives honorable discharges while others seek membership. The article notes ministerial approval and the Austrian League's plan to expand branches to major towns for suppressing white slave traffic.
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