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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1908

Page

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Beverage seeks permanent tariff commission in push for facts

Beveridge of Indiana urged a senate bill creating a permanent tariff commission to gather facts and classify articles for clear duties. The commission would not fix rates but aid Congress with expert research, arguing for a system of maximum and minimum tariffs and open foreign markets to cattle and goods.

Tariff Commission Oglesby Washington Beveridge Indiana Senate Ulh Meard Eer Cualmen Congress Commission

May Bar Liquor From The State

Charleston West Virginia February 5 A joint resolution passed in the house proposes a prohibition amendment to the state constitution. If the senate adopts it voters would decide whether liquor or liquor manufacture is forever prohibited in the state.

Charleston W. Va House Senate

Countess of Yarmouth Granted Nullity in Court

The divorce court granted Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburg a decree nullifying her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth. Details show Pittsburg San Francisco and Topeka consolidated in one central distributing agency at Washington. The text notes a pension appropriation of 150,869,000 dollars, 174,000 less than the consolidated estimate.

London Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw Pittsburg Earl of Yarmouth San Francisco Topeka Kan Washington

Bryan Attacks Gambling In Power for Evil

New York, Feb. 5. In a Carnegie Hall address on Thou Shalt Not Steal W J Allsays gambling is among the worst vices. He likens stock and farm product gambling to Monte Carlo in harm and argues the New York stock exchange causes embezzlement and political corruption through market manipulation. He cites 99 percent of stock and product purchases as bets with no delivery intent, calling it vulgar gambling and noting inside manipulation worsens the market.

New York Carnegie Hall W. J New York Stock Exchange Monte Carlo Fagin

Bridge Wrecking Sparks Nonunion Tension in Cleveland

A city bridge under construction by nonunion workers suffered major damage when dynamite destroyed false work and part of the iron work. The blast also damaged nearby factory walls and windows. It is the fifth attempt since January to wreck bridges built by nonunion labor in Cleveland.

Cleveland Ohio

Robinson Confesses Perjury in Druce Trial Case

Miss Mary Robinson admits willful perjury and confirms prosecutors statements in the Druce case over the duke of Portland title. Police say she claimed Virginia birth while Scotland Yard contends she is the daughter of a London constable. She testified Dickens hired her as secretary to the duke and T C Cruce in 1871.

London Mary Robinson Druce Herbert Druce George Hollamby Druce Duke of Portland Scotland Yard

Lowden sells control of Springfield Evening News

Congressman Frank O. Lowden has disposed of four-fifths of his interest in the Springfield Evening News to Charles S. May publisher of the Peoria Herald Transcript. No hiring changes planned. Rockford to vote on local option in April election. A petition filed contains 2 246 names, over 1 10 more than required.

Springfield News Springfield Frank O. Lowden Springfield Evening News Charles S. May Peoria Herald-Transcript May Galesburg Rockford

Raid on Kentucky town costs $40,000

In Salem Kentucky on February 5 two hundred masked riders attacked Dycusburg burning Bennett's tobacco warehouse and distillery causing about $40,000 in damage. They shot at foreman William Groves and severely whipped him then tied and whipped Henry Bennett of Bennett Bros. as townsfolk hid inside.

Salem Dycusburg Bennett William Groves Henry Bennett Bennett Bros

Revival Interest At First Methodist Church

Despite bad weather a large crowd attended the revival at First Methodist Church last night. Evangelist C. C. Smith spoke on The Gifts of God and offered lessons from it. A testimony meeting preceded the sermon with many sharing Christian experiences. Special music was provided by Mr. Smith and Mr. Roper. Tonight Smith continues with Difficulties In the Way of Becoming a Christian. Afternoon prayer services are held daily.

First Methodist Church C. C. Smith God Smith Roper

Louisville and Nashville Railroad Cuts Salaries

Louisville and Nashville railroad announces salary reductions for employees earning over 250 dollars a month. Workers paid 400 dollars or more see a 10 percent cut, while those earning between 250 and 400 lose eight percent.

Louisville, Ky Louisville & Nashville Railroad

Fire in Peoria Journal Telegraph Office Damages Paper

A morning fire in the Peoria Journal telegraph office, located in the Grand Opera House building, caused substantial damage but will not stop the regular issue from being published today. Fire departments contained the blaze and no injuries are reported.

Peoria Peoria Journal Grand Opera House

Congress Ends Day with Deficiency Bills and Debate

Yesterday in Congress the Senate advanced a deficiency bill with more than 24 million dollars for general needs and a naval increase sparking questions on non appropriated executive spending. House debate shifted to President Roosevelt’s relations with labor and corporations as Indian appropriation discussions stretched into today, with Sharp Williams urging caution on financial policy and McHill opposing the Aldrich plan.

Washington Congress Senate Executive Departments Panama Canal Canal Commission Panama Inele Tally Teller Roosevelt House of Representative Sharp Willams Williams McHill Connecticut Aldrich Financial Messrs. Bonynge Colorado Nye Minnesota Macon Arkansas

American Fleet Arrives At Punta Arenas Chile

Six American torpedo boat destroyers join the battleship fleet at Punta Arenas Chile for coal and passage through the straits into the Pacific. The crew is reported as well and social events honor the visiting ships, with sails planned for Friday morning.

Punta Arenas Chile Pacific

Supreme Court Building Dedicated In Illinois amid Ill Governor Illness

Symbolic possession of Illinois new Supreme Court building marked the ceremony in Springfield with remarks on court history. Governor Deneen, ill, could not attend as Secretary Rose handed the key to Chief Justice Hand and a portrait of Norman Freeman was presented later to the court.

Springfield Supreme Court James A. Rose John P. Hand Deneen Rose Building Commission Temple of Justice Benson Wood Effingham Illinois Hand Zimmerman James A. Connolly Norman L. Freeman Florence Italy

Plans for Elks Lodge reception announced

Rock Island lodge of Elks has completed plans for a February 12 reception to open their new quarters. Troubadour Amusement Company will perform from 8 to 10 pm, followed by dancing and refreshments. Performers include Emily Murray, Michael Briglia, John Varallo, Nichol Briglie, Michael Varallo, and themes range from Light Cavalry to Silas Marner and It Happened in Nordland.

Rock Island Lodge of Elks Troubadour Amusement Company Emily Murray Michael Briglia John Varallo Nichol Brig Michael Varallo Silas Marner George Eliot la Favorite Soaee Eee Donnett Michael and Nichol Briglia Pretty Hoge Oss Beyer Nordland Victor Herbert

Buckeye Senate Adopts Initiative and Referendum Resolution

In Columbus on February 5 the Ohio Senate approved Senator W. L. Atwell’s joint resolution to submit next November a constitutional amendment adopting initiative and referendum for state legislation. The debate was one of the chamber’s fiercest, ending with passage.

Springfield Senate House John G. Oglesby Oglesby Buckeye Senate Columbus Ohio Ohio Senate W. L. Atwell

San Francisco Declared Free of Bubonic Plague

San Francisco officials announced the city is free of bubonic plague after the last patient was discharged from isolation hospital on February 4. The measure ends ongoing quarantine and confirms no current cases in the city.

San Francisco Cal

Unusual February Weather Brings Snow Rain Thunderstorm

Heavy snow followed by rain and a February thunderstorm disrupts ice harvests and city transit. Lightning flashes in February alarm early risers as Elm Street car derails on icy tracks and a horse is killed after slipping. Miniature avalanches topple from building tops injuring Dr W H Ludewig and causing minor damage to clothing and nerves.

Elm Street Thirtieth Street Fourteenth Avenue Twin-City Twenty-fifth Street Third Avenue Fitzgerald W. H. Ludewig Nineteenth Street

SHIP'S CAPTAIN LOSES LIFE AT HAVRE DROWNING

Havre February 5 Captain Verlynd commander of the French steamship La Bretagne was found drowned in Havre harbor last night. He is believed to have fallen into the water while leaving the vessel in the dock.

la Bretagne Havre Verlynd

Brennan Granted 8400 Damages in Davenport District Court

Joseph Brennan was awarded 8400 damages from Milwaukee Road after a two week trial in Davenport. He sought 40000 for injuries as a switchman when he was crushed between two cars in Davenport, with the case drawing considerable attention.

Davenport Joseph Brennan Milwaukee Road Brennan

Roosevelt suspends Public Printer Stillings in shift at Printing Office

President Roosevelt temporarily suspends Public Printer C A Stillings and names William Rossiter to fill duties as investigations by Congress into the government printing office proceed. Rossiter is newly appointed chief clerk of the census office.

Washington Roosevelt C. A. Stillings William §. Rossiter Government Printing Office Congress Rossiter Census Office

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