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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1903

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Diplomat Tensions Between Britain United States Over Venezuela

London Feb 17 The Venezuelan blue book reveals chilly exchanges after talks between the British foreign minister and the German ambassador Count Wolff Metternich on July 23 last. It notes Germany proposed a joint naval demonstration and Britain favored a Wieckady plan. It cites detention of the British chainer Harry Troop and criticizes U S statements, with Roosevelt urged to act as arbitrator amid long-standing grievances from 1901 to the protocol signing.

London Forden Laudadowne Count Wolff-Metternich Germany Great Britain Baggard Russell Caracas W. H. D. Haggard Wie Trinilad Harry Venemelan Nevier Huggard United States W. W. Russell Harry Troop Bowen Legation Castro Roosevelt Venezuela Osevelt

Venezuela Debt Talks Move Toward Hague Ruling

Washington reports say the United States plans to press Venezuela’s plenipotentiary Bowen on debts owed to U.S. citizens tied to Santo Domingo. The Hague court decision on preferential treatment will influence recovery. Dominican authorities, led by Powell, urge prompt settlement, aiming to conclude cases against Santo Domingo within days.

Nowen Venezuela Santo Domingo Washington United States Bowen Dominico Black Republic West Indies Puble Hay Powell Sanches Clyde Hine Ross

More Trouble in Anthracite Region

Wilkesbarre Pa edition notes first mine idling since the settlement as 760 workers at the Pettebone colliery Kingston are left idle after the D L W company shutdown. Company offers to pay for top vein cleaning at 1 074 percent versus 87 percent per car while men push for 2 45 a day or contract at 1 per car for clean coal. Blue rock or bony coal sixteen to eighteen inches long surfaces at the 5 0 cent rate. workers deem 20 cent raise insufficient for extra work. Company refuses proposals and closes mine.

Wilkesbarre Pettebone Kingston

Cupid’s Champion Near Death in Michigan Legislature Rep

St Joseph Michigan March 17. Representative of this district in the state legislature is critically ill with appendicitis at his home. Known as the Cauld champion for defending St Joseph marriage industry two years ago. He championed a residency requirement for marriage and opposed Sunday ceremonies. Re-elected last fall by a Cupid platform majority.

St Joseph, Mich Dohu Lane Les St. Josepht Lane

Clearing the Track for Next Legislation

Republican senators will meet at 4 this afternoon as the steering committee recommends taking up the canal treaty and displacing the rate-hoard bill in the Senate caucus on February 17 in Washington.

Washington Repub Ean

Judge blocks gypsum trust sales in Fort Dodge case

Fort Dodge, Iowa, Feb 17 Judge Whitaker issued a permanent decree enjoining the Fort Dodge Master company from selling its interests to the United States Gypsum Company trust. The suit C. J. Crawford v Fort Dodge Plaster alleges officials manipulated prices to force a sellout. The trial spanned the week with many officers testifying.

Fort Dodge Whitaker United States Gypsum Compu Gypsum Trust Fort Dodge Master Company C. J. Crawford Fort Dodge Plaster Company United States Gypsum Company United States Gypcurn Company

Idols for the Koreans Angers Philadelphia Ministers

Philadelphia ministers denounce a local firm’s contract to ship Buddhist idols to Korea as an outrage against religion and decency. Mrs W L Be Corliss a China missionary and Frederic ool a returned missionary condemn the move as profit over piety. Bishop Foss calls it less bad than opium to India or beer shipments to the Philippines. Meanwhile the battleship Maine sails to Hampton Roads for coal.

Philadelphia Korea Mra. W. 1 BE. Corliss China Frederic Ool Cyras D. Foss Methodist Episcopal Church India England Philippines United States

Controversy Over Unitarian Clergyman at Trinity Communion

Chicago February report on Dr Edward Barrett Hale Unitarian minister who took communion at Trinity church during Bishop Brooks anniversary sparks debate. The Living Church attacks Hale and Maine Western bishops for permitting his reception arguing the rite should be limited to those prepared for confirmation and warning against communion with non Trinitarians. Hale counters with a quip about a century since his invitation to the Lord s Supper. Subscribe for The Argus.

Chicago Edward Barrett Hale Trinity Church Hoston Maine Missini Iugetts Walt Prevelier Christ Living Church Hale Dr. Tate Torenelo José Phillips Brooks Trinity Winchester Donald Roger Wolcott Massachusetts de. Donald Donald Mate Thie

Morgan Disclaims Statements in Senate on Feb 12

Washington Feb 17 Morgan rose to a question of privilege over a recent communication from Rafael Reyes denying a statement Morgan made in the senate on Feb 12. He defended his remarks about a $1,000,000 resignation and attacked alleged eavesdropping and betrayals, calling the accusations cowardly and demanding open vexations as safety for senators. The article also notes the Philippine currency bill passing the senate, defining gold peso value and coinage, with 9,000,000 silver pesos to circulate and various centavo coins, plus an international conference provision.

Washington Morgan Rafael Reyes Mexico Senate Colombia New York Talline Aceon Reyes Vicw Plac Leretofor Philippines United States Islands Government of the Philippine Patterson House Keston Rai

Nomination of Cortelyou for Commerce Secretary

President nominates George Bruce Cortelyou to be secretary of commerce. Senate confirms the nomination immediately after it is sent to the Senate and referred to the committee. The process includes executive session and floor vote.

Commerce Senate Washington Pel George Bruce Cortelyou Congress Dever

Parliament open feet of state attend causes anxiety across Europe

In a session marked by formal speeches and warnings, the parliament opened with the throne greeted by ministers, as concerns over European developments from Turkey to the Vebecuelan region dominated discussions. The opening conveyed unease about Europe’s stability and the potential impact on colonial affairs and international relations.

Storm sweeps southern cities. husband jailed for abduction

In Lansing on eb 17 William A. Mowon, an agent for Metropolitan Lisurface campsing, was arrested and jailed for abducting and eloping with 1-year-old daughter of Mrs. J A Steele. He fled with James Bankhart. the girl’s mother made no complaint. Rowe feared lack of consent to marry the girl. They returned to Lansing after marriage. the mother endured the escapade as sensational.

Lansing Mich William A. Mowon Jimee Bankhart J. A. Steele Rowe Je Sufried Somantic

Lack of Fuel Endangers Lives in City Hospital

Extreme cold has endangered patients at the St Lowin hospital as fuel shortages persist amid severe weather. A shipment delay worsens the crisis, threatening patient care and staff operations during the prolonged cold snap.

St. Lowin

Blaze breaks monotony of day in Washington

The report describes a sequence of events in Washington including a fire alarm, a gallery issue caused by a defective paint, a senate session led by Senator Montfrent or similar, and the passage of an anti trust bill. It notes a prolonged pension discussion and references Representative Ruijaple of Iowa.

Blaze Washington

Corner in Broomcorn Prices Rise Amid Short Supply

Charleston, Tis. reports a broomcorn corner forming as prices surge from 40 to 100 per ton. Last year’s crop fell short of annual consumption and many factories are believed short. Brokers hold most supply with only a fraction of the 1902 crop remaining to run factories for eight months.

Charleston Tis Broomenen Corp

Discoveries in dentistry highlight porcelains and saliva analysis

Chicago on February 17 marked the fifteenth anniversary of the Odontographic Society with demonstrations of porcelain as a substitute for gold and silver and the use of saliva analysis to diagnose dental diseases. Also reported: John Alsbury dies in poverty at a Buffalo poor farm after a late political run. Vassar honors seniors for high standing. Mills at Decatur noted.

Chicago Mel Clinica Ohn Albury Buffalo John Als Bury Aervier Strahan Tinculn Vasant Gra. Poughkeeaie N.Y Vassar College Seijor Ecen Mae Mills Decatur

Severe Winter Clamps South and Midwest Regions

Reports from South Carolina mention multiple fatalities amid a period of extreme cold sweeping the nation. Chicago records the coldest weather of the season with subzero lows and widespread disruption as a polar outbreak moves from the Great Lakes westward.

Chicago

Settlement Terms Between States and Venice Rival Coalitions

A damaged text fragment discusses Washingham and Bows as signatories to a full settlement plan between the United States factions and Venice, aimed at a joint path for a confrontation or treaty. It notes a commission to meet and a designated mediator in the event of disagreements, with Withelming agreeing to appoint an umpire if needed.

Washingham Twererars Bowsen United States Carnens Withelming

Poster 18 to Handle Alaskan Boundary Dispute

Secretary of State John W. Font selected to lead the United States in presenting the Alaskan boundary question to a special commission appointed under the terms of the recently confirmed Alaskan boundary treaty.

Poster John W. Font United States Maskan

Getting Ready for Concentrated Action

Fragmented report notes a European powers move toward joint action regarding Turkey. An Austrian ambassador in Constantinople is said to deliver a note to the porte about reforms in Macedobia. The message marks the start of intensified diplomatic measures between European states.

Parks Truvial Qpearters Ustrian

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