19 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
1
The Thaw trial testimony centers on Mrs. Thaw and details of Stan ford White s alleged schemes involving young women. Mrs Thaw describes pressure to suppress stories and the impact on Evelyn Nesbit and others. Witness accounts discuss White s influence, money arrangements, and a plan for posthumous fame. The cross examination seeks clarity on White s activities and Thaw s reactions.
Peter Guilt, also Haley, gave himself up to army officers at Effers on terraces on Friday. He confessed after 29 years as a deserter from the 150th infantry, Wyoming Coast. He said he lived in St. Louis and fled to ease the pangs of conscience. He learned his offense ceased to be punishable under the Gow after the entission period expired.
Illinois football coach Justi Lindgren and his wife Il sisters and a teammate were among reported diphtheria victims in Champaign and nearby Dixon. The outbreak prompted quarantine actions this morning as officials reported multiple cases and related health concerns.
Prosecutor D R Cox and Dr J W Beall were killed by A L Brannon in Beall's office in Maiden Missouri after Brannon, a local saloon operator, opened fire without warning. Cox, a former mayor and leading local option advocate, and Beall, a temperance supporter, died instantly as Brannon fled, then was captured by City Marshal Barhant.
Washington February 4 Senator Smoot delivered a long anticipated speech defending his stance on polygamy asserting there is no sympathy for plural marriages. He claimed there are no plural marriages current and that Mormon leaders prosecute abuses, with him personally having never taken more than one wife.
Emperor William opened the new Reichstag with a serious throne speech. He stated that following suggestions from the United States and proposals from Russia, he accepted an invitation to join the peace conference at The Hague. The aim is to build on early conference results and advance laws deemed vital for humanity and peace.
Columns Ohio February special session called for grand jury to probe boodling allegations from city solicitor George S. Cannon. He claims Cleveland Paving paid 3000 to Lied and Immel and 2000 to Burr to win a 125900 street paving contract. Bramley disputed charges. Rhoads allegedly received 2000 after claiming to advance funds. Cannon and Lang jailed on bribe charges with bonds 500.
A supposed madman from Minnesota's circuit court asked Judge W. Kelly for authority to kill a man. He refused to reveal his identity and claimed his wife and another man conspired to steal an invention and $178,000. The applicant, believed insane, said he was an inventor.
London reports James Bryce, British diplomat, will be the ambassador to Washington with a salary of 50000 dollars per year. The raise accompanied his appointment and a 1000 dollar addition for expenses to establish himself in the embassy.
Madison Feb 1 the Wisconsin Railway Commission has handed down a decision on the 2 cent railroad fare question. It ordered railways in the state to adopt 2 cent fares and recommended family mileage books of 400 miles be issued for 10 dollars.
A federal grand jury in New York indicted the Great Northern Railroad company on charges of violating the Elkins act by paying rebates to the American Sugar Refining company.
Yesterday in Congress the Senate raised the forestry chief Gifford Pinchot’s salary from 4000 to 5000 dollars after a long quibble over the agricultural appropriation bill. Little progress on the bill as adjournment loomed for 1 o clock this morning. In the House under suspension the immigration bill conference report passed 187 to 0. A substitute for the La Follette railroad employ bill drew Democrat opposition. Overstreet urged minute debate on post office appropriations as the House adjourned at 1 o clock this morning.
Professor Jerome Raymond spoke at the high school auditorium on Vienna Feudalism and Democracy describing Austria Hungary as a remnant of medieval feudalism. He contrasted Tillman with dignified parliamentary conduct while noting internal strife and race tensions. Also reported is the death of Captain E W Allen from a heart attack during Bryan’s lecture at the Grand Opera House in Eau Claire.
Cleveland figures prominently as eight government work contractors indicted by the grand jury prepare to challenge the federal labor law. The case reflects a larger dispute over labor and industry regulation and could shape nationwide enforcement.
In Savanna Georgia on February 11 to the United States District Court, SP Sholter Co, Paterson Dawaliz Co, Standard Naval Stores Co, the Belgian Co, SP Sholter, and JF C Myers pleaded guilty to Sherman Antitrust Act violation. Judge Emory Speer fined each party $5,000. aggregate fines totaled $00, others indicted had their cases pressed. Sholter and Myers agreed in writing not to violate the law again.
Charles Cottrell Deputy County Recorder is suggested for the collectorship of internal revenues at Toledo. Roosevelt officials reportedly consider appointing him to a federal position, with politicians expected to oppose his appointment effort.
John Richardson held to grand jury on charges of obtaining property and false pretenses after a complaint by James Galleger. Richardson bound over to the county jail in default of bond. Five trackmen killed in dynamite blast near Hazel Patch while laying track for Louisville and Nashville railroad. In Kewanee, council to put saloon license on April ballot. eighteen saloons paying $1200 annually.
A Washington conference with the president Speaker Cannon and Rep Watson indicates likely efforts to pass the ship subsidy bill. The remainder of the week in the House will probably be devoted to this subject.
A Houston jewelry company was robbed of about 60 000 dollars in loose diamonds after a stranger asked to match an unmounted diamond. He returned with a plan to involve his wife, but the box delivered contained only paper. the theft was discovered when the safe was checked again.
A meeting of the board of managers of the Old Ladies Home association was held at the Harper house this morning. They discussed locating a new home and aiming for operation by April. A committee was named to investigate and report on favorable sites. Also discussed was hiring a matron and staff though no firm actions were taken.
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