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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1911
Page
1
Washington on February 20 the war claims bill passed the house by two thirds, ending a three day filibuster as Democrats and Republicans united 173 to 43 to suspend rules for speed. The measure pays 1.16 million dollars in war claims and excludes French spoliation and navy yard overtime.
Springfield Michigan February 2 Speaker Charles D Adkins opposes a legislative endorsement of President Tafts Canadian reciprocity plan He will refer any resolution on the subject to the agriculture committee chaired by Grand Ridge Representative William R Lewis If the agriculture committee favors endorsement Adkins will ensure a fair floor consideration The speaker’s control of the panel suggests he will learn his views before action
Washington February 20 The Supreme Court granted a request to review the conviction of officials of the American Naval Stores Company who were accused of violating Sherman anti trust laws.
Washington reports the Chinese government will contest Russia's demands over the province of It. The Chinese legation in Pekin informed the State Department that the foreign board replied to Russia's ultimatum threatening a military move. The note denies Russia's charges that China violated the 1881 treaty.
The report covers Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity with fair weather tonight and Tuesday, a cold snap to about 5 to 10 degrees above zero, a 7 am temperature of 19, yesterday's high 30 and low 19, wind 6 mph, precipitation .97, humidity 82 at 7 am and 9 at 7 pm, river stages falling below Dubuque to Muscatine, and astronomical notes including sunset 5 37 and moon details.
Chauncey M. Depew nearly kept his senate seat as Republican member participation fell short by 16 votes of the needed tally. An 11th hour deal between Democratic and Republican assembly leaders allowed unofficial pairing to avert a final break in the deadlock.
Government troops recaptured Ouanaminth from rebels then pillaged the town and massacred inhabitants. A French citizen, Jean Prosperi, was assaulted. his 18 year old son was killed and their home burned. Another force seized Vallerie south of Ouanaminth and may burn it. The killing of a French national could strain France relations.
Washington February 20 Nelson of Minnesota argued for the Sutherland amendment to allow federal control over senatorial elections. He said federal registrars judges marshals and returning boards could be used along with military forces if needed to ensure a popular election of senators.
Chicago police officer prevents tragedy after a bomb with five sticks of dynamite and a two foot time fuse is found on the steps of Giacomi Frisa's house. The item is described as dangerous and burning, with the phrase Black Hand repeated in reporting.
A devastating earthquake struck Monastir and surrounding villages in European Turkey Macedonia today. Several mosques and houses collapsed, many lives were lost, and residents faced severe cold while camping outside. Authorities appealed for 300 tents and relief funds as Monastir, a key trading center and military hub 85 miles northwest of Saloniki, seeks aid.
Representative Fitzgerald of New York, on the appropriations committee, announced in the house that the sundry civil bill will carry a provision for fortifying the Panama. The statement reflects ongoing debates over defense spending and fortification plans in Washington.
A traveling salesman and his family face black hand threats as a fuse case unfolds. A railroad section hand Frisa and wife with four children live in fear after warnings to leave $500 or face attack. Police extinguished the fuse before it reached the home, while New York City endures renewed black hand terror with bombings and vigilant residents.
Aberdeen South Dakota February 20 Philip Kreiter a farm hand was stabbed through the heart during a quarrel with his wife who was taken into custody for murder she refused to talk Burns to death in buggy Eldora lina February 20 Robert Pinske a German farmer spilled alcohol on his clothes and was burned to death in his buggy neighbors saw the light and found the dead man Boilermakers ordered out Cleveland Ohio February 20 union blocks NY Central boiler shops over piece work Will not be reorganized Des Moines Iowa February 20 the house killed a bill to reorganize the state board of pharmacy
Isaac Woon yard, foreman of the Danville vote probe grand jury, is dangerously ill at his home and may not resume duties this session. Under a new foreman, the inquisitors will continue the work.
Washington February 20 Representative Allen of Maine died today from pneumonia. He had been elected to the 56th Congress to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Speaker Reed.
The U S Supreme Court ruled that only money and not advertising can be accepted by interstate railroads for transportation under the Hepburn rate law of 1906. In Wisconsin news, Frank L Gilbert is nominated by the president to be internal revenue collector for Wisconsin.
Leavenworth Kansas Feb 20 C J King formerly a banker in Pierre SD was sent to the federal prison here in 1907 for a violation of the national banking laws and completed his term today and was released.
Washington February 20 The U S Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Iowa’s 1898 law allowing an operating department employee of a railroad to sue the railroad for injuries even if he had received injury benefits from a relief department funded partly by the railroads.
Washington Feb 20 The Bucks Steve and Range company claim of boycott against the American Federation of Labor ends with the U S Supreme Court formally dismissing the appeal from lower courts. The contempt case against President Gompers and two officials remains unaffected.
Washington Feb 20 Hearings on the McCall Bill to carry out the reciprocity pact opened before the Senate finance committee with John Strange of Neenah Wisconsin opposing the measure claiming newspapers forged cheap paper support in violation of the Sherman law. Senator Bailey said he would vote against reciprocity though not oppose consideration. President Taft authorized Representative McCall to say an extra session would be called if Congress fails to act, with the adjournment date set after March 4. The outlook for action remains doubtful amid other urgent measures and political turbulence.
Charles City Iowa Feb 20 The body of J G Cutler cashier of the State Bank at Nova Springs was found yesterday in the waiting room of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul station there A bruise on the head and the absence of a struggle suggest murder All his money and valuables were taken authorities investigate motive and suspects
The U S Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the case challenging the 1907 Oklahoma bank guaranty law. The court had previously ruled the law constitutional, keeping the framework intact and affecting financial regulation in the territory.
Paris reports Mexican finance minister Joselbes Limantour says peace requires insurgents to lay down arms while reforming the evils that sparked the revolt. He warns of a long struggle if federal troops confront the insurgents, urges breaking the feudal estate system, and hints at possible presidential contest. In Ojinaga, insurgents seize wagons with provisions as a siege tightens.
Springfield reports the heaviest snowstorm of the winter with over ten inches in western Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma. Streetcars halted and roads impaired as lines and wires suffer outages. Almont received five inches after two days of rain. Farmers welcome the moisture fueling parched ground.
A fatal blaze at the home of J. D. Hiard in Sutton West Virginia yesterday took seven lives. Only Mr Hiard escaped as six family members and Ada Green a little girl perished. The fire was blamed on a natural gas grate.
Brisbane reports the massacre of Stan Iforth Smith, British advocate of Papua, two white officers, and twenty natives by interior inhabitants during an expedition. Two surviving natives reached Connibars with the news that all others, except the two, were killed.
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