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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1905

Page

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Large Sum Is Payable to National Bank Circulation

Treasury officials say the $11,000,000 second installment of Secretary Shaw’s call will largely enter National bank circulation tomorrow. The 20 percent government deposit call previously yielded about $13.5 million, with $4.5 million more paid early. Total call amount is roughly $29 million, leaving about $11 million due in the division maturing tomorrow.

Washington Treasury Department Shaw

Insulters of Flag Punished by American Leader

Oston Mass July 14 Dr Henry Hull supreme grand master of the Orange institute announces action to punish members involved in the insult to the American flag at London Ont He orders immediate suspension of every American member who participated and demands suspension of the guilty Canadian members by Supreme Grand Master Sproule of Canada.

Oston Mass Henry Hull The Orange Institute Order London Ont Hull Sproule Canada

Gen Wood Under Knife on Cape Cod

Reports from Pocasset Cape Cod say Maj General Leonard Wood underwent a delicate operation to remove a bony growth on his head. The procedure was reportedly successful and Wood is rapidly recovering after a head injury from a past accident.

Heston Pocasset Cape Cod Leonard Wood Wood

Blood Poison Ends Life In Moline After Arm Injury

Claus Erickson, a Massachusetts native who lost an arm in a Rock Island road accident at Seventeenth street, Mo ling, died at the Moline hospital from blood poison caused by dirtground into his arm stub during the dragging on the track. He was about 30 years old. A stockholders suit was filed in Council Bluffs on behalf of 2,500 National Masonic Accident Association members to challenge the February sale and transfer of assets to North American Insurance Company of Chicago.

Claus Erickson Rock Island Road Seventeenth Street Moling Moline Hospital Massachusetts Council Bluffs Iowa National Masonic Accident Association Des Moines North American Insurance Company of Chicago

Cotton Activity Triggers Sharp Break in Prices

New York July 14 renewal of selling in the cotton market caused a severe price break, driving values more than five dollars a bale below last Monday's high. The decline forced heavy equidation in trading and unsettled the market.

New York

Sanity inquiry ordered for Mrs Mary McKinney of Aledo

State's Attorney Graham of Mercer county Illinois has served Dr Sanger Brown in Chicago with a request for information on the mental condition of Mrs Mary McKinney of Aledo, who is alleged to have been privately removed to Brown's Kenilworth sanitarium. She and her husband face an indictment for torturing Stella Grady, a child placed with them by the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society. The case has heightened speculation about her mental state.

Chicago Graham Mercer County Illinois Sanger Brown Mary McKinney Aledo Brown Kenilworth McKinney Stella Grady Illinois Childrens’ Home and Aid Society

German Swedish alliance discussed as naval show of force

Stockholm reports a German Swedish alliance is seriously contemplated after talks between Emperor William and King Oscar. In Swedish waters, Germany plans a major naval demonstration with battleships and cruisers arriving at Gothenburg Uddevalla Stockholm and Karls Skrona through August. King Oscar meets William aboard Hohenzollern and is made a German grand admiral.

Stockholm Associated Press William Oscar Williams Germany Gothenburg Uddevalla Norrkopping Karls- Skrona Gefle Sweden Gustave Emperor William Prince von Buelow Hohenzollern Foreign Office Berlin Kiel

Stough Shot Dead in Rooming House Quarrel

In St Louis Missouri on July 14 Raymond V Stough, a bricklayer from Concord North Carolina, was shot and killed during a dispute over cigarette smoking. T John Freasier, a painter, fired the fatal shot and fled as witnesses chased him through the streets.

St. Louis Raymond .V. Stough Concord N. C T. John Freasier Stough

Indictment of John W. Hill for Forgery and Falsification

Philadelphia July 14 grand jury returns a two bill indictment against John W. Hill former chief of the filtering bureau charging forgery and falsification of records. Hill's arrest stems from Mayor Weaver's crusade for good government.

Philadelphia John W. Hill Hill Weaver

Riot in French chamber over amnesty bill shocks deputies

Paris July 13 violent scene in the chamber of deputies during debate on the amnesty bill. M Lasses, an antisemitic member, opposed granting amnesty to those who drafted secret military reports and attacked Gen Andre calling him a reptile. M Berteaux protested and left, the president suspended the session.

Paris Chamber of Deputies M. Lasses Gen. Andre M. Berteaux Sasse Chamber

Unanimous for Prince Charles Crown of Norway

Copenhagen July 14 At the cabinet meeting ministers agreed Prince Charles of Denmark should accept the crown of Norway if the Norwegian courts express approval. King Christian and the Danish royal family favor Charles becoming king of Norway.

Copenhagen Charles Denmark Norway Oscar Christian

Negro pirate McGill killed by Utilla natives

Capt Doe of the steamer Condor reports from Mobile on July 14 that the negro McGill, who murdered eight passengers and the crew of the cattle steamer Olympia, has been lynched by natives of Utilla island after arriving from Celba.

Mobile Ala Doe Condor Celba Negro McGill Olympia Utilla Island

Court Upholds Rate Increase in Maccabees Assessment

In Port Huron Michigan Judge Law of the circuit court upheld the Knights of the Maccabees rate increase, dismissing Dan St. Clair Wineland’s complaint with costs. The ruling rests on a clause making the supreme tent laws the sole contract basis for membership applications.

Port Huron Mich Judge Law Circuit Court Dan St. Clair Wineland Pittsburg Knights of the Maccabees of the World Wineland Supreme Tent The

French Duel Wounds Senator in Arm Clash over Amnesty Bill

Paris July 14 Senator Prevet was severely wounded in the forearm during a sword duel with Senator Delpeche after a dispute over a question tied to the government's amnesty bill. Delpeche was his opponent in the duel, and the clash arose from political disagreement.

Senator Prevet Delpeche Paris Senator Delpeche

Northwest railroads optimistic on crops after weather

Chicago July 14 Officials of the Northwestern Burlington Rock Island and other railroads in the northwest say crop conditions are sound despite some bad weather and insist reports of damage have been exaggerated.

Chicago Northwestern Burlington Rock Island Northwest

Rear Admiral Higginson to retire after July 19

Washington reports Rear Admiral Higginson commander at the Washington navy yard will retire after July 19. Minneapolis dispatch notes little hope for Bishop Joyce's recovery as stated by Dr Mark B Smith, Joyce's attending physician.

Washington Navy Department Higginson Washington Navy Yard Joyce Minneapolis Minn Mark B. Smith

Roosevelt Hosts Japanese Envoy and Isthmian Leaders at Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt receives Kogo ro Takahira Japanese minister and Theodore c Shonts with John F Stevens chief engineer and chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission Their talks focus on peace plenipotentiaries reception at Sagamore Hill and preparations for the Portsmouth peace conference in New Hampshire Canal matters are discussed in general terms for the canal project

Oyster Bay Roosevelt Kogoro Takahira Theodore c. Shonts John F. Stevens Isthmian Canal Commission Takahira Sagamore Hill Portsmouth Shonts and Stevens

Three Dead and Seven Hurt in Train Collision

A Chicago & Eastern Illinois passenger train bound from St Louis collided with a suburban train at Steiger. Three were killed Jame Luke George Epstein and Ferdinand Hoyn. Seven were injured including John Miller Charles Crooks Dwight Wood and A Gilmore. Cause cited as an open switch letting the suburban train onto the siding.

Chicago Lil Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway St. Louis Steiger Jame Luke George Epstein Ferdinand Hoyn John Miller Chicago Heights Charles Crooks Dwight I. Wood A. Gilmore F. H. Ross

Wardman Refuses to Name Sources in Hooker Trial

Albany July 14 Ervin Wardman editor of the New York Press testified at the Hooker trial before the joint legislative session. He declined to identify informants saying it would violate journalistic ethics. He noted strong pressure to exonerate Hooker and named the Delaware and Hudson company as the corporation involved.

Albany N. Y Ervin Wardman New York Press Justice Hooker Hooker Wardman Delaware & Hudson Delaware & Hudson Company

Thieves Arrested Over Grand Trunk Robberies Near LaPorte

South Bend July 14 officers arrest 11 men charged with wholesale car robberies tied to Grand Trunk trains near Stilwell LaPorte county Merchandise valued at 30000 dollars taken Other major losses reported near Valparaiso

South Bend Ind Grand Trunk Railroad Stilwell LaPorte County Valparaiso

Regiment of Russian sappers join rebels after killing officers

A Russian sappers regiment stationed near Tiflis reportedly murdered its officers and joined revolutionists. In St Petersburg, M Witte was named chief peace plenipotentiary, with officials saying his appointment signals momentum toward ending the war. Prices rose on securities tied to the news as Japan seeks Sakhalin in any settlement, while the government issues $5 million in paper roubles to protect gold reserves.

Tiflis Witte St. Petersburg M. Witte Japan Sakhalin Bourse Gazette

French Celebrate Nation's Holiday at Longchamp Parade

Paris marks Bastille Day with a grand review at Longchamp attended by President Lou bet, cabinet officers, and a throng of people. A notable feature was 128 British naval officers in full uniform receiving a popular ovation, signaling improved Anglo French understanding.

Paris Longchamp Loubet

Fight on liquor sparks Elks meeting motion held over

The Elks grand lodge in Buffalo debated excluding saloonkeepers from membership with Southern lodges pushing the proposal and Northern lodges opposing it. The plan was laid over likely to resurface in Denver next year. A bid to affiliate with the Canadian order of Ellis failed. Prize winners announced for Hike Parade. top lodge in parade Toleflo No. 1, most opaque uniform Cleveland No. 18, greatest mileage El Paso lodge No. 187, lodge with most ladies Bridgeport Conn Nov 187, and lodge in line Erie Pa No. 67 had the greatest number.

Buffalo N. Y Elks’ Grand Lodge Denver Order of Ellis Committee On Elks Toleflo Cleveland el Paso Bridgeport Conn Lodge Erie

Burlington Train Schedule Changes Take Effect Sunday

Rail riders learn new serv ice between Beardstown Davenport and Rock Island as Burlington C B Q unveils changes Sunday. Train 9 gains Beardstown to Davenport service, Train 10 links Davenport Beardstown, Train 49 alters Rock Island departure, and Trains 47 48 shift to direct Galesburg route with no time changes to connections.

Rock Island Beardstown Davenport Monmouth Galesburg Rio Bushnell St. Louis Minneapolis Yates City Canton Vermont

QUIT CANAL NEAR STARVING WORKERS ABANDON JOBS

Panama July 14 reports from Culebra describe a general exodus of Panama Canal day laborers amid pay delays. Workers quit in scores and seek bananas and other fruits in the woods to stave off starvation. Without a rapid change in payment methods, local labor cannot be secured for canal work.

Panama Canal Culebra

Coachman Stole Jewels From Former Governor Yates Home

Springfield July 1 144 a coachman Clarence Gailwood disappeared June 7 and a week later it was learned that over $2000 worth of jewels belonging to Mrs Yates were taken from the former governor Richard Yates home. No trace has been found. Conscience Fund Growing in Washington total exceeds 400000. July 14. Is Almost Solvent in Charleston July 14. Receiver of Independent Cotton Oil Co reports liabilities of 1790793 and assets of 1275315. Davenportor Honored in Winona Lake July 14. Minnetta T. Taylor elected president of Western Association of Writers. vice presidents include Susan K. Glaspell and Isabel Ritchey.

Yates Springfield Richard Yates Clarence Gailwood Charleston S. C Independent Cotton Ol Company Winona Lake Ind Western Association of Writers Minneta T. Taylor Greencastle Susan K. Glaspell Davenport Iowa Isabel Ritchey Platismouth Neb

State's Attorneys Adjourn After Three Day Convention

Peoria Illinois July 14 After a three days convention on the United States fishing commission boat Illinois on the Illinois river the Illinois State's Attorney association adjourned last night Election of officers on the boat resulted in Frank L Hatch of Springfield as President Herman Brown of Rushville as secretary Amnesty Fails Paris July 14 The amnesty bill passed the senate but failed in the chamber of deputies President of Lutherans St Louis July 14 The English Evangelical Lutheran synod elects Rev H Eckhardt of Cleveland Ohio as president

Peoria United States Fishing Commission Illinois Ilinois Paris Senate Chamber of Deputies Lutherans St Louis English Evangelical Lutheran Synod Rev. H. Eckhardt Cleveland Ohio

Wilson Will Not Quit Post

Oyster Bay New York July 14 The report that Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture will resign over the cotton leak scandal is discredited.

Wilson Oyster Bay Department of Agriculture

New Directors Chosen as Equitable Board Accepts Resignations

New directors were elected by the Equitable Society at today’s board meeting. resignations of Louis Fitzgerald, Horace Demming, and Frederic Bourne were accepted. Jerome Still failed to obtain an official copy of the superintendent’s reports on Equitable investigations from New York offices for the second time in 24 hours.

New York Gen Louis Fitzgerald Mercantile Trust Company Horace O. Demming Frederic G. Bourne Equitable Society Wallace L. Pierce Boston Daniel A. Tompkins Charlotte N.C Thomas Spratt Ogdensburg N. Y Louis Stern Frank S. Witherbe James McMahon Willard F. McCook Philadelphia Charles KE. Littlefield Rockland Maine Nevada N. Straham Port of New York D. Cady Herrick Albany

Iowa Girls Lost On Top Pike's Peak

Misses Josephine and Edna Filter of Maquoketa Iowa are missing on Pike's Peak Colorado Springs. They joined a burro party that left Manitou Tuesday morning for the summit and have not returned. Sheriff Grimes organized a searching party last night as friends fear exposure and possible accident due to lack of proper clothing.

Colorado Springs Col Josephine Edna Filter Maquoketa Iowa Pike’s Peak Manitou Grimes Ift

Hoch Plans Water Christening for Kansas Battleship

Gov. Hoch asks builders to delay Aug. 12 launching of the battleship Kansas so he may attend with his daughter Anna Hoch chosen as sponsor. He favors christening with water, though naval custom may dictate otherwise. If the Navy insists on a different method, he will follow that decision.

Hoch Topeka Kans Kansas Misa Anna Hoch Navy Department

Bank cashier shoots self in Clayton suburb death ruled

W Warfield, cashier of the St. Louis County Bank of Clayton, committed suicide today in the suburb. Authorities suggest ill health as the cause of the deed. The incident occurred in St. Louis with Warfield believed to be age and circumstance undisclosed.

St. Louis W. Warfield

Jockey Injured as Horse Breaks Neck at Brighton Beach

In New York on July 14 jockey W Robbins was fatally hurt when his mount De Risson fell during the first race at Brighton Beach. De Risson broke its neck, Robbins was thrown and badly shaken.

New York W. Robbins Brighton Beach de Risson Robbins

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National Bank Argus Alliance King Oscar One Yacht J. W. Hill France Prince Charles Utilla Landers Shonts Sagamore G. & E., Inwreck Southern Elks Conscience Fund Washington, D. C United States Treasury Equitable Board Jerome Cashier
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