05 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
1
Washington reports indicate tentative settlement hopes amid cautious moves by Germany and Britain regarding Venezuelan claims. Diplomats in Washington weigh Bowen's proposals as officials from Berlin and London adjust expectations, warning that a guaranteed payment plan is needed before easing the blockade.
Ex United States Senator Henry T. Dawes died this morning at age six? years in Pillateld Mise. The report details an unusual incident where two women in the same house suffered heart disease in close succession. Mrs Clare Snyder fell first and her sister-in-law Miss Mary Snyder collapsed soon after. Both were revived.
Washington reports from Cons Moe that Honduras declares a blockade amid a power struggle. Sierra hands power to a ministers council. Fouilla proclaims himself president at Amapala as warships prepare to move from San Francisco harbor to Honduras Pacific port. The New York, Boston and Ranger are on standby in the bay for departure.
Danville Alabama Feb 5 The Vermilion County Telephone Company operators struck over the hiring of a new chief operator claiming inexperience. The company filled openings with new workers and refuses to concede their demand. The firm runs about 2000 telephones in the county and employs 32 operators.
Omaha reports twenty hours of blizzard conditions with wind and snow halting streetcar service in Omaha Lincoln Council Bluffs and surrounding cities. Temperatures range from 10 above in Omaha to below at Valentine with stock losses feared as wires prostrate across regions. Central Illinois suffered a severe sleet storm freezing wires and delaying trolley service. Missouri Pacific and other railroads face labor action as unions push for higher raises and a possible strike. James Stone a longtime Republican official and police veteran died aged 58 in Hoormington.
Sioux City Ind Feb 5 T G Coggill an old soldier and well known resident killed himself by turning on gas in his bedroom. Grief over the recent deaths of his wife and daughter impelled him to take his life.
In Charlotte Michigan a jury returned a verdict regarding the death of Mrs. W J Wirts. The case involved Dr W E Neward who faced charges tied to the Mrs Wirts death last week. The proceedings yielded a decision accusing or exonerating the doctor as details are unclear.
In Chicago James Kilroy known as Pickles was acquitted of the murder of Harry Ferriss, a union foreman for John A Gamser Manufacturing. Jury took four ballots over about twelve hours to reach not guilty verdict amid strong evidence and brief defense. Judge Brentano condemned the verdict as deplorable. Kilroy was not tried for burglary. another suspect remained in custody. Washington update notes Senate and House actions on unrelated bills.
Kilroy and John Graves face murder charges in the Ferriss killing on November 21, 1900 during strike unrest at John A. Ganger Manufacturing. Ferriss, a nonunion foreman, was gunned down as protectors and pickets clashed near Twenty-second Moren streets and Canlport Avenue. Witnesses say Ferriss resisted union pressure, carried a revolver for self defense, and was shot in a confrontation with armed pickets. Kilroy sought treatment for a jaw wound and was later arrested in a summer robbery after being identified by doctors Welskopf and Weber. A state witness reportedly received a spirit message urging the prosecution’s drop.
In Indianapolis on February, miners and operators from the United Mine Workers discussed the next year’s wage scale. Operators warned the pending bill to raise costs by delaying post mine assessments, withdrew support, and miners held a secret session amid Indiana politics blocking wage talks.
In Kenosha Wisconsin a fishing tug named Engel with a man at the wheel fought sixty mile an hour north wind and ice swept seas. Its mate Hoffnung is missing and feared lost after going out with Engel before a morning storm. Engel reached the harbor iced over with the crew forced below deck as the pilot kept watch.
Former Senator Cannell is very ill after an operation at Holy Cross hospital in Madison Wisconsin. The report mentions allied groups in Madison gathering to monitor his condition and the legislature in session as they consider pending bills.
Milwaukee police report four firemen died or were seriously affected by inhaling ultric weld fumes while quenching a blaze at Schwab, Strop and Seal company plant. The dead include White, Foley, and Chief Foley with several others in critical or serious condition. multiple recoveries expected among those exposed.
Ethan A Miles, a real estate agent who vanished from Tyllanipolis last week, is said to have left creditors totaling around 150 to 2000 in the county, with assets including stock certificates worth 400 dollars. A bankruptcy petition was filed in Chicago for Jobin J. Cosgrove, with liabilities around 150,000 and assets near 405,206. Wisconsin considers a direct vote primary for most state officers, and Cadiz, Indiana reports locals heating homes with corn due to severe cold. Norway, Michigan records a man’s suicide amid family troubles. Topeka Kansas Mutual Insurance Co. was declared insolvent by a federal judge.
A Tangier dispatch says a special courier from Fee brings word that Bu Hamara, the pretender to the throne, has been captured. Near Bury St Edmunds, Magienn recently caught a pike weighing twenty three and three quarter pounds. It measured 3 feet 7.14 inches.
Dover February 5 4 Edward Addicks withdrew as a candidate for United States senator in the interest of the Republican party. His withdrawal comes as Republicans of the hawk and Senate meet to elect two candidates, one for a mature vote. The move aims to settle party affairs and align with the majority within the GOP.
A suspected smallpox case, identified as Mrs. Leis Otis, 15, was placed under quarantine after exposure during a coast area incident. Home vicinity described near Woodmen office with two female companions, while enforcement notes indicate limited access and ongoing monitoring for infection control and patient safety.
A meeting of the United Beet Sugar Manufacturers Association in Bay City discussed high costs and urged farmers to accept fair prices for beets and contracts. President S. Taphrey emphasized profits were poor for both farmers and manufacturers and warned factories may shut if a stable price is not agreed upon.
Court ruling favors Steel Trust in a stock sale dispute alleging misstatements and irregularities. The decision references United States Steel and the involvement of parties including Neal Beh and others. The case centers on ownership interests and financial proprieties within the steel industry.
The article discusses a Woodmen lecturer linked to a Boston victim, detailing observations about John Tate and others involved. It notes a recent shrine or ceremony and mentions names, places, and dates connected to the case in a period-appropriate tone.
A garbled report describes a staged contest tied to Clinton with unclear participants and accusations of fakery. Names and details are largely unreadable, but the piece mentions Sherman, Carbine, and a supposed lapse in funding, hinting at a fraudulent event.
A fragmentary report shows Scott County Grand Jury involvement in a crusade effort with mentions of supporters and investigations. The readable text hints at legal actions and community engagement, though specifics remain unclear due to damage.
Report of a fatal railway crash involving freight trains on Rock Island tracks near Pasa Texas. The accident killed five men and injuring several others. The account references the incident and mentions associated commentary about a dance scene and German carriage traditions.
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