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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
1
Indianapolis Jan 28 Vice President Thomas Lewis of the United Mine Workers says there will be no coal relief this winter with prices remaining high for six months or more and likely for two years. He cites a complex mix of demand, export needs, and a 25 million ton anthracite shortfall after strikes as key factors.
Lewis argues that after the anthracite strike markets expected normal coal prices though railroads faced full capacity handling rising tonnage. He cites world shipments, insufficient rolling stock, and engines delaying coal to markets. He predicts coal prices will rise further in the coming years despite a short-term surplus at the mines.
Philadelphia Jan 28 The anthracite coal strike commission heard further testimony from independent operators. Miners counsel questioned witnesses to uncover why operators preferred flooding mines to granting employees a shorter working day. John Weber said the company aims to manage its own business. Attorney Darrow urged calling coal road presidents to refute miners’ claim of production limits.
Miss Mary Hicks, former Indianapolis society leader and niece of E. H. Nebeker, former U S treasurer, sues Hannibal Yount Covington attorney for divorce after four months of marriage. She cites cruel treatment and breach of vows. Yount reportedly will not contest. Yount owns Covington Water and Light, serves on the school board, and has banking connections.
In Springfield Illinois on Monday January 28 William Alexander drunk or crazy visited Governor Yates office and asked to see him. He asked for Dick and urged immediate access. Col Oglesby attempted to calm him, but failed. Police arrested him after a call to headquarters. He was said to be under the influence of liquor.
Prices for coal freight will rise as railroads push higher charges due to cost increases in construction and equipment. The move follows earlier adoptions and is expected to be passed into selling prices with no near relief anticipated, per President John Mitchell who offered no hopeful forecast. Other items note a Monroe farmer found murdered for valuables, a Kipling letter hoax at Tufts alumni dinner, Olney and Cleveland meeting, and a pastor reporting vice around saloons in Parrson Went Stumming Tapeer Michigan.
John Temple, 71, convicted of the murder of Grove Tisdale, an old horseman from Oregon. He received a life sentence in Joliet penitentiary after Tisdale died from a stab wound following a quarrel last fall. Tisdale, on his deathbed, identified Temple as the assailant.
President Roosevelt delivered a notable tribute to McKinley at a Canton banquet by the Republican League. The Grand Opera House event drew 457 prominent attendees and featured a polished eulogy by Roosevelt and remarks on Justice Day.
President Roosevelt arrives in Canton at 2 pm on schedule. The visit to Mrs McKinley and the tomb is quietly conducted with a silent throng waving hats and flags. Judge Day and Gen. Young greet him, then luncheon with Day. A 6:45 pm reception at Hotel McKinley follows for attendees and Canton citizens.
Cattle company with $1,000,000 capitalization and 185000 acres in Georgia and Florida names Indiana investors. G H Manlove appointed receiver after Dr B P Nourse of Alexandria applied. Fred Nysewander and W W Paddock of Indianapolis listed among stockholders.
A Union bank robbery case ends with the recovery of 4200 dollars in gold. Frank Studolph confessed his son William Rudolph and Fred Lewis killed Detective Schumacher and led officials to the buried loot near the Rudolph residence outside Stanton. The money had supposedly broken up before the fugitives fled.
J A Lonsyear a wealthy Marquette man faced a railroad encroachment dispute and now an order has been issued to dismantle his stone mansion. The Lake Superior sandstone building will be moved to Brookline Mass with paneling and interior finishings shipped in sections. Estimated moving cost about 30000 dollars.
The lower house censures a Salt Lake City paper for an article claiming state lawmakers would be strengthened if substitutes “change places with jack rabbits.” The resolutions decry the remark as reflecting on members’ intelligence after a lively debate.
Washington Jan 28 The house committee on naval affairs closes testimony in the Lessler corruption probe over the proposed purchase of submarine torpedo boats. Lessler disputes Dublin’s account while Rep Roberts explains a misunderstood meeting in Statutory Hall and says he seeks an accurate record of events.
In a tense exchange Roberts described Lessler’s agreement to sign a statement denying any intent to bribe the Holland company but Lessler refused to sign a document addressed to them. Wheeler pressed Roberts who testified the matter concerned an investigation not a press uproar. Lessler corroborated Roberts’s account as the committee went to executive session. Target Shooter Kills a Boy in Glenwood. Swen Carlson accidentally shot his 3-year-old brother Oscar during target practice. the boy died twelve hours later.
Nordhausen Jan 28 Prince Wolfft gang Zu Stolberg was found dead yesterday in what is believed to be a self inflicted death. The bodies of a father and son will be buried today in Stolberg.
A new desk has been added at baseball headquarters to separate the records of the Three-Eye and Western leagues. M. H. Sexton will preside over the Tri-City Ofcom and the Western league from their respective desks. The change aims to prevent mixups as papers previously mingled between leagues. J. H. Rebeamen, once with Rock Island in 1901, seeks a release to play elsewhere, claiming he would honor his contract but prefers Fort Worth or another southern city. He reports having difficulty leaving and has been turned down in the Pacific Northwest league. He shows spirit and will be treated accordingly.
The Monmouth Daily Review reports the Dunlap family denies sensational stories alleging Mrs Dunlap, mother of the acquitted girl, is insane. The paper blames exaggerated press coverage and notes Mrs Dunlap’s fall from a bedroom window caused false rumors, though she suffered no broken bones and is recovering.
Vention at Turner Hall tonight accelerates plans for a mass meeting by the Tri City Labor congress this Sunday to decide whether to place a labor ticket in the field. Socialists reportedly aim to win labor endorsement, potentially fielding a ticket acceptable to labor interests. In other notices, an Oklahoma double crime on January 8 left a carriage maker George H. Price dead by his wife and then himself, amid divorce fears. Also, Albert Jordan and wife of Crystal City jailed in Kansas for alleged whipping death of Harry Kipps, with guardianship history disclosed. Meanwhile, Joseph Atkins implicated in forgery schemes tied to several banks, and Johnson cleared $2,500 in a sequence of bank transfers.
A string of rail disasters leaves multiple dead and injured. In Illinois near LaFox a rear end collision of stock trains kills six and seriously injures several. In Arizona eleven cars burn after a head on collision, with engineers among the dead. A Minnesota Central accident near Pulaski wounds three trainmen. in New Jersey a massive wreck at Gricerland endangers many, with bodies recovered and flames raging. An Alabama boiler blast at Anniston kills six in a foundry explosion. Wisconsin tax officials debate rail valuation and inheritance taxes in the state’s second biennial report.
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