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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1914
Page
1
Paris court scenes unfold as Madame Caillaux reads the Calmette will while accusations of German influence and Moroccan policy swirl. Judges duel threats loom, and Paris reels with nightly cabinet of whispers as Empress Eugenie urges intellectual integrity.
Dublin erupts as clashes surge after yesterday’s fighting between British troops and Irish Nationalists. Four dead and many wounded as crowds attack barracks and seek to punish the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Arms and ammunition consignments reported landed at Howth, with volunteers moving rifles and 70,000 rounds by road and car. Public security blamed on orders given without local consent, calls for punishment of troops and justice for victims.
Generally fair and warm weather expected tonight and Tuesday for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity. Temperatures yesterday and last night noted with light winds and moderate humidity. astronomical events include visible Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter Mercury and Algol near the horizon around 9 p m.
Henri Hendricks of Moline drowned while bathing with friends above the Colona ferry during a Belgian picnic. He cried for help as an undercurrent pulled him under after stepping from an underwater ledge. fellow bathers delayed, believing it a scare. Body recovered about 3:30 pm. coroner's inquest returned an open verdict of accidental drowning. survived by his wife, with an only child previously deceased. Funeral planned for Wednesday.
In Parliament Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland, accused an assistant police commissioner of acting on his own responsibility by requisitioning military forces. Nationalists shouted that he should be hanged. Redmond and Lord Cecil pressed ministers as reservists in America and Europe prepare for potential mobilization amid rising tensions.
El Paso July 27 indications show Villa plans to advance his entire force toward Mexico City leaving only local garrisons in the territory he controls.
London reports glimmers of hope as Great Powers seek mediation to avert a broader war. UK Foreign Secretary Grey invites Austria Hungary, Serbia, and Russia to suspend hostilities for a London conference with French German and Italian ambassadors. Market demoralized but hopeful. Austria-Hungary to delay moves against Belgrade to grant Serbia more time.
Dallas July 27 returns from Saturday's democratic primary show the submission of state wide Pocobibihiist was defeated by a major ty eot from 10 008 to 20 000 and that Ferguson an anti prohibitionist has been nominated for governor by from 30 000 to 40 000 regarded as a very fair one as it grants all demands which a sovereign state could grant. In the meantime all the nations of Europe are making preparations for war as none wishes to be caught napping in case hostilities break out.
New York reports a market opening marked by European crisis fears and Irish troubles as foreign exchanges suffer losses. London shows greater declines than New York, while Berlin adopts a calmer tone after lunch and a savings bank run prompts concern across several cities. Budapest suspends operations on stock and corn exchanges until Thursday.
Washington reports that General Carranza will not grant amnesty before taking power in Mexico City. The stance contrasts with U S expectations and could disrupt a proposed peace conference. Provisional President Carvajal is urged to secure amnesty and guarantees for Huerta allies. U S insists on such guarantees before proceeding. Rapp Appeals Divorce. Chicago MI July 27 William Rapp Jr gives notice of appeal to the appellate court in the divorce decree granted to Madame Schumap Helnk.
Chicago July 27 Uncle Joe Cannon faces a serious fight for the Republican nomination in the Lanville district. Dr E B Coolley has emerged as a formidable challenger, and the Beveridge McCormick meeting’s Progressive showing in Danville has crimped Cannon’s plans for the primary and election. Springfield looms as a political storm center as petitions are filed. fate may hinge on state secretary Harry Woods actions and possible court or riot developments. Russ Workers Enthused. St Petersburg July 27 Workmen strike ends as demonstrations support Serbia. Italy accepts Grey plan joining mediation. The Hague steps to maintain neutrality. Trixie Friganza Goettler files for divorce in Chicago charging cruelty and non support.
Washington July 27 President Wilson plans an active role in the fall campaign. Candidates in several states expect him to deliver speeches though he has not committed to any schedule or reply yet.
Sterling New Loch district July 27. An Chicago Northwestern engineer Lou Van Vlack was found dead with his hand on the throttle as the train sped past at 64 miles per hour. A fireman alerted officials after making the discovery. Physicians said the engineer had been dead about a half hour. Heat Kills Three in Chicago
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