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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
1
Illinois lawmakers struggle to break a stalemate as Deneen supporters demand a complete recount of the November governor vote and access to investigate possible fraud in hostile counties. The joint session remains blocked. adjournment to Monday offered no resolution.
Springfield Illinois January 8 The Illinois senate band of hope faction blocks passage of business by refusing a joint session with the house to canvass November 5 state officer votes The house promptly refers the measure to the senate which will reconvene next Tuesday leaving adjournment duties in the senate chamber Meanwhile no state officers can be inaugurated until the senate accepts the house invitation to meet and canvass the vote Continued on Page Three.
Governor J Frank Hanly warned that repealing county option law is the liveliest wire in the political machinery of Indiana. He argued the law curbs crime pauperism epilepsy and poverty linked to alcohol and urged legislators to maintain temperance in his final message.
George Frankhauser once linked to the $50,000 Great Northern mail robbery and the Oriental limited hold up in 1907 sits jailed in Saint Paul under tight guard. His capture at Moorhead led to a dramatic transfer, with authorities foiling an attempted jailbreak by a French-Canadian accomplice. His case raises questions about prior westward train robberies and ongoing federal action.
In Union City Tennessee on January 8 a jury convicted six night riders of first degree murder with mitigating circumstances and two others of second degree murder receiving 20 year terms. The six may face death or life imprisonment as sentencing rests with the court. A sick juror delayed the vote and soldiers surrounded the courthouse as the verdict was read, with defense planning appeals.
At Augusta Georgia on January 8 President elect Taft and his secretary of state designate Knox played a round of golf before a day of formal duties. After the game and dinner they spent the evening discussing cabinet selections and early administration tasks.
Augusta Ga Jan 8 Senator Knox meets with President elect Taft to press Myron T Herrick for the treasury portfolio. Herrick shifts from senator aim to seek cabinet post as Swinney of Kansas City is sidelined, while Taft likely fills Dick's seat with C P Taft.
Senate members attacked the president over the United States Steel absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company and debated presidential authority. A resolution urged judiciary review of executive power. Finance proposed salary increases for the president vice president and speakers. The Senate adjourned at 1 22 p m. House proceedings centered on the District of Columbia appropriation bill and a Bee speech by Mr Sheppard of Texas. adjournment followed at 4 15 p.m.
Port Huron Michigan January 8. Dentist Dr Charles Bowbeer of St Clair identifies two teeth from Battle Run Methodist church as Browning missing carpenter, with $500 reward offered for murderer Pastor Mayne Slayer. Sheriff Wegehsell and officials shift to theory minister Carmichael killed Browning. Browning ashes and hair and fur overcoat fragment in stove bolster case. Witnesses include Brownings sister Stickpin from stove and hair found on church floor. Mrs Carmichael detained. Detained witness Frank Smith boarded Browning. Detroit police added to investigation as officers pursue Browning link to minister’s death.
A muddled report tracks tensions in Adair where Carmichael is suspected in a revival plot and Browning’s disappearance raises questions about motives and insurance. Washington dispatch covers a House committee’s response to the president’s secret service remarks, with leaders ready to challenge perceived insinuations and defend congressional integrity.
Washington Jan 8 Senator Ben Tillman faces a government report on an Oregon land grab inquiry. Secret Service shadowing preceded the Senate review as Tillman disputes use of his name with letters suggesting his stake. The investigation follows his prior Senate attack on an Oregon land company and land grant controversy from the 1860s.
Topeka report exonerates Warden Haskell as committee appointed by Governor Hoch concludes there is no gruelty found in Kansas penitentiary. The charges by Kate Barnard of Oklahoma were investigated and deemed lacking in substantial evidence.
Boston doctors debated a proposed clash between homeopathic and allopathic medicine using infant charity patients as the battleground. Dr J Arnold Rockwell suggested dividing 18 infants into three groups to receive homeopathic, allopathic, or mixed treatments, continuing until death, with a steamship charity as a public witness. The idea drew sharp opposition from hospital officials and supporters alike.
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