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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1906

Page

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Bomb At Madrid Triggers Royal Escape and Aftermath

A Madrid blast wounded General Weyler and killed others as King Alfonso narrowly escaped. A suspect confessed, crowds surged, and police detained dozens while fetes to ease public fear continued amid national mourning and reports of further conspiracies.

London Madrid Alfonso Santiago Weyler Victoria Mayor Street Captain Barrosa Reysient Marquise OF Golosa Don Antonio Calvo Jose Sola Luis Fonseca

Inquiry Finds No Impropriety in Hill’s Equitable Relation

Albany June 1 The New York State Bar Association subcommittee concluded there is nothing improper or unprofessional in David B Hill's employment relations with Equitable Life Society. royal bombing near Madrid injures many and kills several including a noble and royal guards. The bomb concealed in a bouquet was thrown from a third floor window striking near the royal coach as the cortege neared the palace. The king and queen survived with the queen shown courage as the scene unfolded.

Albany N. Y New York State Bar Association David B. Hill Equitable Life Society Today Hill Vladimir Russia Madrid

Acquit Woman in Aunt Murder Case

In New York on June 1 Josephine Terra nova was acquitted of the murder of her aunt. The verdict ends a high profile case that drew local attention and court scrutiny.

New York Josephine Terranova

Smoot Loses Seat Bid and Burton Expulsion Move

Senate Privileges Committee votes 7 to 5 that Senator Smoot is not entitled to his seat and prepares for a senate vote this session. Senator Burton’s expulsion resolution is introduced and action set for Tuesday amid expected adoption if Burton does not resign. Roosevelt to send lab and meat packer investigations report to Congress early next week. Crumpacker introduces a substitute bill for Beveridge meat inspection defining federal authority and state powers, including state-line inspections.

Washington Senate Committee On Privileges Smoot Senate Burton Toe Bailey Committee On Joseph R. Burton Kansas Reef Leon Roosevelt Congress Charles P. Neill Labor James B. Reynolds West Crumpacker Indiana

Plan for Coming Congressional Campaign

Washington June 1 The campaign committees of the Democratic National Committee and its subcommittee met for nearly three hours to discuss campaign plans and harmonize differences. Edwin Sefton was elected secretary of the subcommittee to work with the congressional committee.

Washington National Democratic Congressional Committee National Committee Meggher Campaign Committee Edwin Sefton Democratic National Committee

Nominated Grover Cleveland Thrice

Daniel N. Lockwood a Buffalo lawyer and ex congressman died aged 62 from diabetes and gangrene. He had the honor of nominating Grover Cleveland for Buffalo mayor New York governor and U S president. Barrington death sentence upheld execution set for July 26 in Jefferson City Missouri.

Buffalo N. Y Daniel N. Lockwood Congress Lockwood Grover Cleveland New York United States Barrington Jefferson City Supreme Court Seymour Barrington James P. McCann

Illinois coal strike ends with new two year contract

Springfield June 1 The joint scale committee of miners and operators reached an agreement to resume the coal industry in Illinois. The pact fixes the 103 scale wage, assigns shot-fire and inspector costs to miners, and includes an indemnity clause for shutdowns. Subdistricts and 1904 05 agreements survive pending changes. The deal runs to May 31, 1908 with the existing machine differential at 7 cents. Many mines to reopen Monday. some delaying.

Springfield Joint Convention of Coal Miners and Operators of Illinois Joint Scale Committee Momatny Ilinois Mitchell Ryan Perry

Epitope of Doings in Congress Yesterday

Washington dispatch summarizes congressional actions from yesterday. Senate passes Knox immunity, omnibus lighthouse and military academy bills, and payroll revision, with Justice Wirt looming. House Democrats filibuster yet pass diplomatic and consular appropriation of 2,704,869. other measures sent to conference as adjournment nears.

Washington, D. C Congress Senate Ken P.m United States Reult Court District of Alaska HOUSE Post Office

War talk sparks debated threat to China in Yokohama paper

Victoria B C June 1 reports advices from the steamer Kanagawa say a German Yokohama newspaper published a reading article discussing a potential confrontation with China. The item notes the source as the Eastern World and mentions published commentary from Yokohama.

Victoria B. C Kanagawa Eastern World Yokohama

County to be Divided Into Districts for Delegates

An executive committee meeting in Moline outlines districting of One County under law No 2. They plan a full committee session June 14 at 11 in the grand jury room to determine precinct and district boundaries and delegate voting rules for senatorial and congressional conventions. No proxies allowed. vacancies filled by district bound delegates.

Republican County Committee Manufacturers Hotel Moline Grand Jury Court House

National Congress of Mothers urges ousting Smoot and divorce reform

The National Congress of Mothers in Minneapolis adopted a resolution urging the senate to oust Reed Smoot of Utah and to enact a constitutional amendment granting government power over polygamy. A second resolution urged uniform divorce laws across states. The report also notes Japan's military build up and possible future war with China. Ex-Governor Yates denied plans to withdraw from the U.S. senatorial race in Springfield.

Minneapolis National Congress of Mothers Senate Reed Smoot Utah Union Yates Springfield Jones United States

Supreme Court orders Delmar Jockey Club dissolved and fined

Jefferson City Missouri June The Supreme Court orders the Delmar Jockey Club of St Louis dissolved and fined 5000 dollars for violating its charter by conducting racing in claimed breach of the law.

St. Louis Racing Association Jefferson City, Mo Stpreme Court Delmar Jockey Club St. Louis

Congressman Robert Adams Dies After Self Inflicted Shooting

Washington June 1 Congressman Robert Adams of Pennsylvania shot himself in a Metropolitan club chamber where he stayed. He was found unconscious and died at 11 30 a m at a hospital. Adams had helped draft the declaration of war against Spain and wrote a final note to Speaker Cannon. The House adjourned upon confirmation of his death.

Washington Robert Adams Pennsylvania Metropolitan Club Adams House Senate Spain Cannon Adaims Speaker Neven Primmmery Metropolitan

Tack talk and taxes spark a Wallace circus gag

An era of tax debate is lampooned by A H Lovell of the Wallace circus in a humor piece. It quips that tacks drive posters for the show, noting 2000 tacks raised in a week within ten miles and 280 000 tacks weekly by Wallace advertising cars.

United States A. H. Lovell Wallace Circus Cireus Wallace Aldous Bill

Oshkosh Lumbermen Cleared in Federal Court Probe

Leander Choate Thomas Dady James Doughty James M Bray and Benjamin Doughty Oshkosh lumbermen and bankers were examined in federal court for alleged land frauds in Oregon and virtually exonerated. The judge ordered discharge with a three week delay.

Oshkosh Wis Leander Choate Thomas Dady James Doughty James M. Bray Benjamin Doughty Oregon

Mob Members Arrested In North Carolina Lynching

Thirteen alleged mob members linked to the Monday morning lynching of John V. Johnson at Wadesboro, North Carolina, are jailed without bail on murder charges. Warrants have been issued for five additional suspects who remain at large.

North

Cassatt Declares No Plan to Quit Pennsylvanias Presidency

Wireless telegram from the steamer Amerika reports President A Y J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad says there is no truth to rumors of his resignation. In Ohio, Democrats in Marion endorse William Jennings Bryan for president in 1933, covering Marion Crawford and Wyandotte counties.

Pennsylvania Road Wireless New York Associated Press Today Amerika A. Jy. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Company W. J. Bryan Marion Ohio William Jennings Bryan Secon 10Th Judicial District Marion, Crawford Wyandotte

Electrical men to come June 9 convention in Rock Island

The semi annual meeting of Tae TL wulk members of the National Electrical Contractors' association will be held in Rock Island June 9 with 75 members and several visiting ladies expected. The sessions start at 9 with a banquet at the Watch Tower and a street car ride planned for 4 to 7. John T. Marron serves on the state association board.

Tae TL. Wulk National Electrical Contractors’ Association Rock Island Knights of Columbus Second Avenue Lamcheon Rock Island Arseni Tri-City Electrical Company The Electric Construction and Machinery Company John T. Marron State Association

Buffalo-Pittsburg express rear-ends freight in Sandisky

The west bound Buffalo Pittsburg express on the Lake Shore road struck the rear of a freight train in Sandisky Ohio early today. Engineer Wise suffered serious injuries while five mail clerks were slightly hurt. No passengers were injured.

Sandisky Ohio

Republican State Convention Set for Springfield August 21

The Republican state central committee announces the state convention will be held in Springfield on August 21, under the provisions of the then existing primary law.

Springfe Jute Republican State Central Committee Springfield

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Marchioness Duke of Ahumada Marchioness Tolosa Moyer Street Marquis Tolosa Queen Victoria Secretary of Agriculture Sieni Beveridge Daniel M. Lockwood Lewis Emery Arkansas Missouri Philadelphia Lincoln Party Thos Excelsior Springs W. E. Flintie Cape Girardeau J. A. White Brookfield Little Rock Ark John S. Worthington China Japan Republican Executive Committee England America Congressman Adams Delmar Club COURT Adame A. H. Lovett Cassatt National Contractors’ Association Lake Shore
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