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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
Dawn patrols search the Parker building at Nineteenth Street and Fourth Avenue after a massive fire that destroyed the structure and caused an estimated loss up to six million dollars. Dozens were injured and several firemen reported missing as floors collapsed and rapid rescues followed amid perilous tower and roof rescues.
Berlin reports order today with police still posted at key points. Demonstrations are prevented by dispersal rules and group formations. Most detainees from yesterday are released, continuing a calm day.
Washington January 11. The House debated a proposed amendment to codify the penal laws. The clause would protect peaceable strikes and boycotts in labor disputes. Moon of Pennsylvania protested reforms to the organic law and led a bid to close debate. Democrats forced a division, 127 to 85, approving Moon's motion.
New York January 11 a marriage license issued today to Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt and Count Laszio Jeno Maria Henrik Simon Szechenyi of Hungary. The Count is 28, described as land owner and imperial and royal chamberlain, native of Hungary, not previously married. Miss Vanderbilt is 21. The Count is Roman Catholic. Miss Vanderbilt's religion is not given.
The James Anthony Bailey will of the Barnum & Bailey circus firm was admitted to probate in London. England lists his personal estate at 148 850 pounds and U S assets at 483 591 dollars. After debts and admin expenses the total estate falls slightly beyond 500 000 dollars. The widow inherits the entire estate.
Petitions launched across Columbus and surrounding areas by the Republican organization request the county board of elections place on the February 11 primary ballot a slate listing delegates to the state convention headed Our Choice for President William H. Taft.
Edwin J. Collier of Cleveland killed his blind son and shot himself at his wife's grave in Ravenna Ohio on Thursday night. He died today from exposure pneumonia that developed after the incident and burial.
Fez proclaims Mulai Hafid sultan and a holy war in Morocco, as France and Spain face new diplomatic strains. Paris warns of possible division if rebel Abdel Aziz gains strength and troops stay to stabilize the region.
Attorney General Hadley resumed hearings in a suit to annul the charters of 67 insurance companies forming the Western Union. He alleges a conspiracy to fix rates via the Waterworth tariff to maintain uniform schedules. Witnesses P. D. McGregor of Queen Insurance and John Marshall of Western Union testified.
Fairbury Nebraska January 11 A Phillipsburg Kansas merchant John Lynch said he was assaulted in Belleville while waiting for a train and robbed of 8000 in cash and 10000 in notes.
Yesterday in Congress the Senate met briefly as it adjourned and the House resumed activity for over five hours trading public business. The bill to codify and amend federal laws was taken up after routine measures. Mr Littlefield of Maine proposed a civil rights protection for aliens but was defeated. Texas member On delivered a sharp address blaming the president for recent financial issues. Burleson and Payne clashed in a lively exchange before the House adjourned at 5 p m.
Rev. James R. Kaye of Oak Park faces counterfeiting charges as prosecutors reveal he admitted making coin molds for practice and to use for medals for Sunday school pupils. He testified no intent to pass coins, claiming most were melted or discarded, while admitting some could have circulated.
Brussels report states the government replies to the Congo commission recommendations and declares that King Leopold does not seek any personal profit from donations reserved under the Congo fund.
In New York Taft addresses labor and capital relations urging recognition of unions as a permanent market force. He supports arbitration to settle disputes, cites Roosevelt, notes right to strike, calls for law changes to curb prolonged injunctions, and promotes a conservative conciliatory approach to avoid past conflicts. Ex-Governor Mickey ill in Nebraska. Illinois liquor issue petition seeks spring vote.
President Edmond J. James of the University of Illinois issued a call for a national conference to meet at Urbana February 4 to discuss the relations of graduates from American universities to the preparation of teachers for high schools colleges and universities and to the preparation for practical professions.
Chicago Jan 11 The cross and redirect examinations of John R Walsh concluded yesterday and testimony in the long case against the former bank president is nearly finished. Arguments on the evidence start Monday and the jury could hear verdicts by week’s end. Baron Takahira named ambassador to the United States succeeding Viscount Aoki. Ex-Governor Boies in Iowa slightly worse as he learns of Waterloo death of his son's wife.
A crowd crush in Barnsley England leaves sixteen dead including children and many injured as panic arises from crowd congestion blocking exits. No fire or external danger reported. cause appears to be crowd size and blocking of egress.
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