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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
1
General Carranza pushes toward Mexico City with 29,000 rail-linked troops within 24 hours of the capital while Carbajal seeks a peaceful transfer. Huerta and Blanquet set to depart Puerto Mexico aboard the Dresden toward Jamaica amid refugee relocations and continued tensions.
Paris July 18 The trial of Madame Caillaux wife of the former French premier for the murder of Editor Calmette of the Figaro will begin Monday. Her health improves and she plans to seek a divorce after the trial to honor her husband by leaving him free to pursue his career. The proceedings are expected to last at least five days with 142 newspaper men in the press box. Counsel Ferdinand Labori rose to fame defending Captain Dreyfus. In Nuevo Laredo Mexican Catholics face denial of usual rites as constitutionalists’ stance on the church prompts delays and unusual arrangements. Catholics await Carranza appeal outcome.
Springfield July 18. The following candidates filed petitions for the Thirty third district legislature. Senate nominees include Charles A. Clark Republican Sherrard and Frank A. Landee Republican Moline. For Representative nominees are Everett L Werts Democrat Oquawka D D A Whitman Progressive Biggsville Thomas Campbell Republican South Rock Island township William J Graham Republican Aledo.
Federal Judge Landis issued an injunction restraining Chicago Butter and Egg Board from publishing prices on butter eggs and other produce. The government had charged the board with artificial price fixing, claiming such price publication violated federal law prohibiting restraint of trade.
A report to the Chicago board of education urges parents not to let unescorted children ride excursion boats on Lake Michigan. Bodine notes physical danger in accidents and moral contamination from gambling and rowdy behavior among youths on board. Many boats carry only 40 percent of their 2000 passenger capacity.
London reports King George postpones a Spithead visit to receive conference reports on Irish home rule negotiations. He is expected to influence toward an amicable settlement as leaders push toward a near agreement.
Chicago July 18 coroner's jury inquest into Thursday night shooting affray that killed one policeman and wounded three detectives adjourned without facts determined. jury to await wounded detectives' conditions. detective arrested released on own recognizance. Police deny interdepartmental clash. morals officers allegedly panicked by crowd. McClay Moyne states attorney calls crusade against district criminals and seeks saloon license revocations.
Emmeline Pankhurst was released from Holloway prison in London on July 18 after another period of detention. The suffragist leader’s release follows ongoing protest activity and public demonstrations demanding women's suffrage.
The Rock Island Davenport Moline region forecasts fair tonight and Sunday with gradually rising temperatures. Current readings show 59 at 7 am, 76 by 3 pm, no precipitation, humidity 45 percent at 7 pm and 80 percent at 7 am, wind 5 mph. Astronomical notes list evening stars Venus Mars and morning stars Saturn Jupiter Mercury with Sagittarius and Capricornus rising around 9 pm.
In San Francisco Mrs Joseph R Knowland wife of the California congressman now seeking the Senate campaigns in the north while her husband tours the south She speaks to about 1000 Union Ironworks employees praising his naval stance and past fights for San Francisco including mint Hetch Hetchy water and the Panama Pacific exposition urging votes for him as United States senator She notes labor support and urges women to participate in politics under equal suffrage.
Shamrock IV Lipton challenger for the America cup, escorted by Erin, sailed from Portsmouth to Fal mouth en route to the United States. King’s royal inspection was canceled due to a postponed arrival. Earl of Adwordicke, aboard Erin, joins as seaman hopeful for a permanent racing spot. Gosport people gift a parrot mascot for the bowsprit along with toy monkeys.
In Natidook lake South Merrimack a rowboat inverted when Miss Annie Burrows tried to board from the stern. Five people died: Miss Burrows, her sister Mrs Minnie Mills and two of her children, Marjory and Evelyn, plus Dorothy Burrans. Mrs Mills’ family were aboard with Miss Burrows swimming nearby.
St. Petersburg July 15 Russia plans to recognize emigration as legitimate and curb penalties on unauthorized departures. A bill cites 281 000 emigrants to America last year and 350 million dollars sent from Russia in 1913. Permits will cost ten cents, fines for six month absentees may be dropped, a migrant aid fund and commission to defend migrants abroad are proposed, and emigration agents face imprisonment for false inducements.
Stockholders of the New Haven railroad sue its directors and the corporation in New York City seeking answers to charges of maladministration and misuse of funds. The suit filed in the State supreme court mirrors a Boston action seeking restitution totaling about 308 million dollars, with more than 100 million alleged misused.
Washington July 18 miners file a long reply to operators in the congressional mines investigation denying the production cost figures in labor wages. The brief labels the operators' numbers as misstatements and signals the inquiry will move to a report. Fort Smith July 18 forces are being readied to reinforce Prairie Creek Mines after a clash between strikers, supporters, and mine guards left $200,000 in damage.
Freeport, July 18 Mrs Florence Conklin Carman released on $20000 bail fifteen minutes after grand jury indicted her for manslaughter in the first degree in the Louise Bailey killing. She returned home after arraignment pleading not guilty and collapsed in the ante-room. District Attorney Smith hinted at possible superseding indictments and new evidence.
At the 28th annual reunion in Denver the Benevolent and Protective Order Elks vetoed appointing a commission to codify the ritual but authorized the incoming exalted ruler Raymond Benjamin Napa to name two grand members to join him on a committee to report on ritual revision two years hence.
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