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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

Page

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Cripple Creek Miners Resist Troops in Dunnville Fight

A two day clash near Dunnville south of Victor pits 200 deputies and guards against Cripple Creek district miners. Forty are captured, six union miners killed, including John Carley, amid fierce entrenchments and ongoing gunfire as Kell and forces assault strongholds.

Coto Anne Dunnville Tillen Victor Bell Cripple Creek John Janus John Davis John Carley Kell Othi Anton Mil Rell

Champion of Funston Makes His Appearance

Topeka Kansas June The determination of Dr C McCrea the state school text book commissioner to remove the history of Brigadier General Funston from the schools will be contested Charles Scott representative at large is asking the lend 1 egy post Mr Crea and l esties a stite went to slow that movie Mrentiss author of the history had no authority for the credit he gave Funston and war correspondent Oscar King Trivia John Base and John T Mc Cutrobes

Topeka Kan C. McCrea State Hrigadtier Pyestors Ermippines Charles Scott Carge MrCrea Lesties Novie Mrentiss Anthor

Peorians Petition Mayor Over Slot Machines

Local residents press the mayor to decide on slot machines. The petition urges action while avoiding private influence, with no public stance yet announced by the mayor.

Carriers End Lake Strike Amid Union Tensions

District Captain Howell in Cleveland reports masters and pilots secured a charter from the American Federation of Labor. Union with mates likely, raising potential trouble as captains appear sidelined. Purser Masters sought settlement with President Livingstone but was informed it is too late.

Jifhe Vibe Gret Ince Howell Cleveland American Federation of Labor Dow New York

Mob Desires to Finish the Job at Dawn

June 9 report: John Robinson and Meunier planned to kill, then Robison killed Arterbury and his wife in a massacre. A mob formed when they learned he survived, attacked the care place, but Sheriff Connery and 38 armed deputies held the rioters back.

Armt Jtohn Robinson Meunier Mondsy Arterburry Robinson Connery

Train Robbery Fight Near Parachute Reported Dead

A posse clashed with three men near Parachute Colorado on Tuesday night. One of the robbers was killed and the other two were surrounded. Local sheriffs and authorities investigated the incident as part of ongoing efforts to curb train robberies on the Denver and Rio Grande line.

Glenwood Springs Coby New Cathe Denver & Kiv Geande Parachute

Baptist Minister William G Law Dies in Indiana Train Accident

William G Law a Baptist minister died in a hospital after a prayer and song by a preacher following a train accident near Ricknell Indiana Vincennes. He was 20 years old and from Worthington Indiana.

Vincennes Wiliam G. Law Willy Quinn Hie Indianapolis Ricknell Kansas Quin Worthington Ind

Officers of the National Guard meet at Peoria

Officers of the National Guard gathered in Peoria for a three day session. Danville was elected as the new presiding officer of the meeting.

National Guard Peoria Denti Sam Rte Yoong Chicago Ts Press Danville

Major Taggart Declares Wife Deserted Him

Major E J Keart of the United States Army sues for divorce from Grace Viola Taggart a Chicago society woman alleging desertion. Proceedings filed at Fort Leavenworth.

Strike of Marine Firemen Bost on Ordered

A general strike of harbor firemen tied to the local union is ordered. Firemen employed by companies around Boston are expected to quit work within the next three days, halting port operations as the dispute continues.

Boston Reston Dune Stein Ile Caret

Troops Report No Deaths in Philippines Division

Washington June 9 The War Department received a cablegram from General Wade commanding the Philippines division stating no deaths occurred in the division between May 18 and June 1. It is highly unusual for no deaths in a fortnight among such a large tropical force.

Washington War Department Wade Philippines Tropics

Knox in Senate 1 Step Practically Assured

Philadelphia June reports say Attorney General Knox has agreed to become Senator Quay's successor. Knox and Henry C. Frick left for Washington to consult the president on the advisability of filling the seat. Denials followed asserting Knox had not yet gone to Washington and that no permits exist for selecting a successor.

Philadelphia Senator Quay Knox Henry C. Frick Washington SU Fe Tobecwme Quay Senate Fternnon Knox Kk Washingtothite Wuay

Chinese General Admits Killing of London Telegraph Reporter

Lewis Etzel, correspondent for the London Daily Telegraph, was killed by Chinese soldiers here. An inquest held by Consul General Miller at Shawantaitze revealed General Lu admitted the killing by his troops. Russian authorities pledged full cooperation with American officials in the case.

Lewis Etzel Lamdon Daily Telegraph Jet States Miller Shawantaitze Etzel

Section Foreman Confesses to Hero Fib

A Milwaukee section foreman who claimed to have saved Sener ain from destruction admitted his tale was a fabrication. He invented the hero narrative to boost his image. Police compelled the confession. His superiors ordered his discharge after the admission.

Milwaukee Jy Uf Raurous Company Live Sttiff

Woman Sleeps Four Days Case Baffles Physicians

Marion Indiana reports Mrs Albert Jarvis has slept since Saturday morning. Her oil operator husband left for work and returned to a nonresponsive wife. Dr Patterson and nearly every local physician have been called with no diagnosis or relief. The mystery remains unsolved as doctors cannot determine the cause.

Marion Ind Albert Jarvis Patterson

President Roosevelt to host Filipinos at luncheon

Willington June 9 The visit of the Filipino commissioners to the St Louis Exposition will be celebrated with a luncheon hosted by President and Mrs Roosevelt tomorrow afternoon. The Filipino party includes forty three commissioners and five ladies. Mine-Kai Wants in Dispute Terre Haute Tad Tune 9 The executive boards of the Indiana Opera association and district Nov V1 of the United Mine Workers have opened a joint session on the Sullivan county issue. Miners allege operators plan to use the dispute to push the wine run basis for mining pay. Indians Socialists to Nominate Evansville Ind June 8 The Socialist party will bolt at convention June 15 to name candidates for First district and Vanderburg Gibson and Knox counties. David Heim of Warrick county appears to lead. Detroit June 9 Fred F Snow Detroit Matinee Elit treasurer and former president is head of congestion of the liver and pneumonia after a week’s illness. He was 27. Snow was a stockholder and vice president of the JK Belles Wire and Tren company. End in Becoming Nao Malloon WL June 9 After embracing fire reels Mathetist Byte copal and Ronan Catholic Miss Mary Rice daughter of U T 8 Bier, a prominent man and superintendent of the Methodist Santa school, took final vows at the Convert of the Visitation at St Louis.

Mine- Kai Terre Haute Tad Indiana United Mine Workers Sullivan County Evansville Ind Socialist Party Vanderburg Gibson Knox David Heim Warrick County Detroit Fred F. Snow Wayne County Snow JK. Belles Wire and Tren Company

U S Marines Landing Question in Perdicaris Case

Washington debates whether the United States will back, or limit, guarantees tied to Perdicaris affair amid reports of Marines landed near Tangier. Officials note precedent for protecting foreign interests without formally committing immunity, with Britain or France as possible guarantors.

Washington United States Morncer

N EENNA APPOINTED JUDGE FOR PORTO RICO

Washington May 9 reports the nomination of Charly McKenna of Pittsburgh district as junior judge for Porto Rico. The ruling party’s pick follows a tradition of appointing local district figures to judicial posts amid political changes.

N'Eenna Porto Rico Washingtony The Pewnitrat Follay Charly= McKenna Pittsberg Junier Hor Hiew

Senator Fairbanks Delivers Notable History Talk at Cain WE

Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana was the featured speaker at a distinguished gathering. He spoke on "A Chapter in American History" tracing from the Civil War to present and praised President McKinley for leadership and the decisive congressional vote supporting the war with Spain.

Uriana Cain WE Hinwls Andrew Shue Draper Elans Newrsons Charles W. Fairbanks Indiana McKinley Congress Spain Wheney Fairbanks United States McKintes Wir

Love for Man Leads to Theft in Ottawa County

Grand Rapids Michigan June. Ella Miller, living with Mrs. Margaret Miller of Lisbon Ottawa County, steals 97 from the household, after years under care of Mrs Miller. Ella refuses to name the man, but the motive is said to be a deep affection. She had earlier been in a home under Mrs Miller’s care for several years. The incident occurred at night when a locked drawer was broken open and the money taken.

Grand Rapids Mich Allie Tote Fiinal Ella Miller Maragret Miller Lisbon Ottawa County Ella

Burial for unidentified Troquois victim planned Sunday

Chicago reports a Sunday burial for an unidentified Troquois woman about 71 years old. Authorities say the victim’s identity remains unknown as memorials are prepared at the cemetery and march into the Troquois theatre disaster site.

Chicago Dune Ted Viet Nye

Travelera Fight for Interchangeable Mileage Books

Frank W. Crandall of St. Louis urged a $2000 appropriation at the National Guarders convention to secure interchangeable mileage books from the Southeastern Railroad in pursuit of intercharice nable mileage. The appropriation was granted.

National Gwarders’ Ditective Association Frank W. Crandall St. Louis National Railroad Sprimetien

Selected Men to Deliver Nomination Speeches for President

Wantington 9 11 announces faltering list of men chosen to present speeches for the new President Roosevelt. Names include Jeri Hever ize from Indian surge A. Knisht of California Harry Stillwell Thwarits from Hypeeia Joseph Is. Cotton of Minnesota and Harry S. Couutings of Maryland.

Wantington Jeri Beet Secuntdin Neas Tensevelt Heverize Surge A. Knisht California Harry Stillwell Thwarits Hypeeia Joseph 1S. Cotton Minnesota Harry S. Couutings Maryland

South Dakota Prohibits Hold Carer Convention

The Mitchell convention gathered about 200 delegates with resolutions supporting a constitutional amendment to suppress the liquor trade. W. J. Kilgur of Brookings was nominated for governor. A separate rail accident near here killed Fireman Lyons and Conductor Pratt as an engine and caboose derailed after collision on a banked curve four miles north.

Mitchell Sassous Broullition W. J. Kilgur Brookings Wil Mime Trenton Aly Detroit Southern Railroad Here Lyonn Pratt Washngton Court

Miss Taylor Wrote Self Out Of A Job In War Dept

Washington June 9 The court of appeals of the District of Columbia affirmed a trial ruling refusing mandamus to reinstate Rebecca J. Taylor as a War Department clerk. Taylor admitted authorship of a newspaper article the defense called a severe reflection on the president. She was dismissed and the civil service law restrictions were cited as limiting removals to political contribution refusals.

Washington Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Rebecca J. Taylor War Department

Forgery charge involving letters of introduction and a $10,000 draft

A case cites Kennelly accused of involvement with a gang in a forgery scheme. He allegedly obtained letters of introduction to German American Bank officers in Buffalo and deposited a $10,000 draft drawn on Porters Truden Bank of New York. Before clearing, he withdrew $80 and the draft returned marked NG.

Wy York Jia Teta Yeslus Leen Mabysnss Keuneas Hulfale Sydney Truden

Levi Leiter Dies Sud­denly in East

Levi Leiter of Chine dies suddenly here in Tenlay Hyfe. Funeral arranged in Warrington.

Levi Leiter East Levi Za Leiter Chine Tenlay Hyfe Sandy Chee Kenedbortenenna W. Helter Warrington

From Commencement to Altar at Galesburg

In a cryptic ceremonial note the wedding appears tied to St. Marys and a chapel ceremony. Details include a transfer of vows and a betrothal at a local chapel with mentions of the couple and attendants.

Galesbu

Pressure on the Sultan to Pay Claims Urged

Washington report urges the State Department to press the Sultan to settle claims and for ministers to be sent to secret negotiations. The piece notes tension over missionary accounts and property destitution cases spanning the past decade, with calls from missionary societies for decisive action. Augustus Fewring, nominated by Democrats for Congress, declines to run and endorses Burtis, a Republican.

Denials in dispatches no four days fight

A ser of dispatches from St Petersburg reports officials denying any four days’ fighting near Port Arthur. While Japanese attacks by land and sea persist, analysts note no decisive engagement. Claims of fleet movements and battles are contested as unclear reports flood the war front news.

St Petersburg Tome Miaeks Oneuccesa Tat London Liao-Yeng Port Arthur Rye Lane Salay Solvers Vladivostok Agbutoontos Uy Fort Arthur Fleet

Sharkey the Pugilist Weds Nurse in City

June 1. Thos Sharkey the pugilist has married Therine McIntosh of Michigan a professional nurse who attended him during recent sinces.

Sew Tore Thos. Sharkey Therine McIstosh Michigan

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