02 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
1
Fragmented wartime era note cites Roosevelt and Ives in context of House speakership. Mentions Clark as a candidate and Missouri representatives supporting the minor vacancy created by John Sharp Williams. References Democratic party dynamics in Congress.
Justice Bischoff found Melville Collins violated new anti gambling laws by making a verbal statement. The ruling addressed a test of the new statutes and related to the governor Hughes race.
Congressman James Shoollcraft and his wife travel by private car from Cleveland to the east. They are expected to reach Utica by evening today, with plans to attend events related to his vice presidential candidacy.
On July 2 Commander Robert E. Peary will start the Roosevelt from New York by rail to join his party at Sydney, Cape Breton, then sail to polar waters. He aims to reach the north pole using the drift method, with Eskimos and dogs, following a route similar to his last voyage. Funds remain short by about 5,000 dollars.
California’s Democratic delegates depart for Denver aboard a special train carrying a silk and gold banner depicting William Jennings Bryan. Theodore A. Bell, temporary chairman-elect, accompanies the party.
On July 2 Dr Jose Maria de chief of the progressives revealed he was used in the assassination at La t February of King Carlos and Prince Luis. A meeting planned the regicide with leaders of the essive party and republicans present. Manuel Buissa and Alfredo Costa were paid to kill the king and premier. the plan unraveled as gunfire killed Crown Prince Luiz.
Senator Foraker denounced Roosevelt and Taft policies as harmful to business, calling tariff revision idiotic and warning of continued old laws. He urged decisive action rather than suspense and noted reemployment day amid a Chamber of Commerce gathering. Local turnout soured the event's mood.
Seven killed and many injured in a head on collision between two Missouri Pacific passenger trains near Knob Noster. Rescue crews work to clear debris and assess casualties as details remain preliminary. In a separate report, a Texas & Pacific passenger train wreck near Boracho leaves engineer Jones and three Mexicans dead with several passengers lightly hurt.
News aboard the Empress of China reports a gale at Batavia that capsized many overcrowded boats. Over 600 people are said to have died, with sharks reported to have claimed some victims and about 30 rescued by fishermen.
Cleveland July 2 The National Educational Association elected officers for the coming years and rested from labors after departmental meetings. The day featured sightseeing and no general sessions while yesterday's session adopted resolutions on educational topics. An unsuccessful effort sought endorsement of simplified spelling.
Idaho July 2 report states the state board of pardons encounters a dramatic development as Harry Orchard reportedly escapes execution officials describe a troubling sequence surrounding his sentence and possible reprieve efforts in a high profile case.
The sentence of Harry Orchard to be hanged tomorrow for the murder of former Governor Frank Stuenenberg was commuted to life imprisonment. The pardon board led by Governor Gooding with Secretary of State Lansdon and Attorney Guhen met in regular session.
Washington sources report the Secretary of the Treasury will issue a call for 25 50 million dollars of government money held by depository banks payable July 15. The fiscal year closed with a weak revenue year though June showed a small surplus. July may run a deficit, with cash in the treasury about 70 million plus 153 million on gold deposit.
Reports from Baku describe a fierce clash at Tabriz between Persian factions. About eighty fighters were killed with many wounded, as Rabin Kahn led horsemen to support the Shah’s adherents. A 350-strong detachment of revolutionaries returned to Teheran after 40 miles. The American consul demanded protection for Persian consular staff amid panicked streets.
Walter Wellman reports from Lincoln that William Jennings Bryan works to heal a divided Democratic Party and rally support for the White House. He is portrayed as a calm, confident leader who reshapes the party with personal magnetism and a focus on appealing to all former foes.
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