27 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
1
Ten masked robbers battered doors at the Joehlin residence near Toledo and beat eight occupants into unconsciousness. They bound the family, searched for 20000 dollars, and burned faces with torches before leaving after five hours with 3500 and jewelry. Police hunt suspects.
Pekin reports 500 imperial troops attacked February 16 by rebels of Kwang Si province. All soldiers were killed and rebels seized large arms supplies as troops were bringing them to a besieged garrison at Chi Yuen.
Grand Rapids Mich February robbers dynamited the safe of Hub bard’s private bank at Cedar Springs near here last night securing about five thousand dollars and escaped Local officers are at work on the case but little hope is entertained of capturing the robbers Indian Found Guilty of Murder Sioux City Ia February 27 James Davis was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Little Jim The crime was committed December 15 last Both parties were Indians
In Jackson Michigan on February 27 a bull terrier attacked a cutter driven by Rev William Forkell s son and Robert G McNaughton s daughter after the dog chased them for a mile. The terrier leaped into the cutter tearing flesh from the boy s leg until a robe was used to distract it and police shot the animal. A brain sample was sent to Ann Arbor for rabies testing.
Private advices from Galveston report a tensed mood among sailors on Admiral Higginson s war fleet. The six battleships lie eleven miles from shore, refusing shore leave promised on reaching Galveston. Most men have spent long tropical drills since assembling in the Caribbean, with two paydays in hand and money ready to spend ashore.
St. Petersburg Feb 27 The czar has personally intervened for famine stricken Finns and ordered extensive relief work to start at once. Comprehensive arrangements are under way to assure a source of immediate relief.
Washington reports the Senate passed the naval appropriation bill and the military academy appropriation bill. Earlier the House Rules Committee ordered a favorable report on two special rules reducing minority obstruction. The day’s action marks progress on military funding in Congress.
A powerful gale last night across Great Britain caused extensive damage with many ships seeking shelter in harbors and numerous minor wrecks reported.
Pittsburg February 27 1700 structural iron workers walked off the job against cited breaches of agreement by the American Bridge company. The strike envelops the Pittsburg district as workers protest conditions and terms.
James Shelly, a former Elkhart druggist and Knights Templar, collapsed and died in a LaGrange courtroom while appearing as plaintiff in a $10,000 damage suit against Dr. G W Spohn of Elkhart for alleged misuse of Xee.
Chicago City Electrician Ellicott defended municipal ownership at the national convention on public franchises. The debate contrasted city control with private firms as Victor Rosewater urged city ownership while Lt Cahoon argued against it. Ellicott cited 15 years of evolution and profits despite depreciation.
Corbett and Hanlon Draw in San Francisco as arguments over municipal versus private lighting costs surface. The Chicago discussion centers on cost comparisons, charges, and potential profits from city ownership, urging transparent, public cost reporting and a real test of private versus municipal operation.
Washington February 27 amid scenes recalling the Fifty first congress James J Butler of Missouri was unseated and George C Wagoner seated. Democrats vowed to filibuster from now to March 4 and fought as gavel fell Roll calls and refusals marked the proceedings as Wagoner won seating while Butler challenged. Republicans planned rules to curb minority obstruction and push routine bills forward as the session extended to March 4.
Indianapolis Peb g7 D A Jones of Milwaukee bowled new records with scores of 232 248 203 for a total of 683. The previous record was 649 by Fred Strong of Chicago.
Iowa City report states D. Res ter a cashier at Lone Tree Savings bank shot himself today with no known cause. Police noted no immediate threat or motive while investigating the Lone Tree community tragedy.
Albert Knapp, jailed in Hamilton Ohio, confesses a long list of crimes including murders, assaults, and two barn burnings. He claims responsibility for the deaths of Emma Littleman, Mary Eckart, Jennie Connors Knapp, Ida Gebbard, Hannah Goddard Knapp, and the Indianapolis assault on Lessie Drapier. He has served multiple prison terms and vowed revenge on juror Boardman and others involved in his conviction.
Indianapolis scene notes Albert A Knapp, fourth husband of Anna Gam ble Knapp, writing from Butler County Jail Hamilton Ohio to confess possible life imprisonment. He warns of Hannah the missing woman and asks for marriage certificate, sending words of love and urging long letters. Mrs Knapp recounts family objections and fears execution by electric chair, insisting husband loves her and he would stick by her. She doubts his insanity and contemplates visiting him in prison if funds permit.
Probation Commissioner Walker orders the Union Trust company to report on General Benjamin Harrison estate. Disputes among heirs surface over realty partition. W H H Miller, attorney for Mrs Harrison, has pressed for a report since Harrison's death. Colonel Russell B Harrison notes delays aim to settle realty through partition suit.
Wayne Indiana February J Miller a noted capitalist and electric fighting man was indicted on bribery charges involving late Councilman George Ht Hench who on his deathbed mortgaged his home for 3400 claiming Miller furnished the funds for a failed intended fiance grab His widow seeks recovery Miller faces a broad grand jury slate including Chief of Police H A Gorsec for alleged drunkenness and many gamblers were indicted.
Alfred A. Knapp, in a jailhouse talk at Hamilton Ohio, stands by his written confession and adds details. He claims his first wife Emma Stubbs is alive, having divorced him and possibly living in Louisville. He admits choking victims for irresistible satisfaction and recalls a Dayton acquaintance with Mary Eckert and a December hold up claim. He denies assaulting Ida Hebbardt in Indianapolis. doctors deem him a normal pervert akin to Jack the Ripper, with a preference for strangulation.
Cape Haytien February 27 port de Paix Hayti is reported destroyed by fire last night. Only the bare announcement has been received with no details available yet.
Buffalo police report F. T. Burdick, president of the Buffalo Envelope Works, found dead in his room with a crushed skull. Authorities believe burglars committed the crime.
Explosion at Lafflin Rand Powder works eight miles south of Cherokee killed five men and injured many others with three fatally injured and injuries reported across the scene. The blast shattered the block felt miles away as a large quantity of explosive stored there detonated.
Manila report says Mabini, former Aguinaldo ally and Filipino supreme court president, swore allegiance to the United States aboard the Thomas after exile in Guam. Ri c arte refused the oath and was sent toward Hong Kong. Mabini initially sought delay. General San Miguel elusive in Mereng mountains as scouts fail to locate him.
Chicago February 27 police pursue a vain search for the person who left the dead newborn in a department store waiting room on State Street. The infant, about two or three hours old, was found in a pasteboard box partly wrapped in clothes and newspapers. Store workers recall no one placing the package on the chair and the mystery remains unsolved before the body was taken to the morgue.
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