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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
1
President McKuxter denies seeking a third term in a White House statement. He emphasizes national interests over ambition, pledges not to accept a nomination, and expresses only the aim to serve a second term for the country. The note stresses dedication to private citizenship afterward.
A tornado swept Adrian at about 1 this morning destroying several residences and barns, blowing down trees and power lines across a 3000 foot strip. Telegraph, telephone and electric wires were prostrated. No fatalities reported.
Dexter Kansas bank remains closed as cashier Watkins shoots himself and dies. Bank officials await Bank Commissioner Albaugh’s action while the building is secured and investigations begin.
Peter Gooch of Omegs township shot and fatally wounded Nathan Cox and his wife near Centralis, mistaking them for his wife and alleged paramour. Gooch had been arrested.
In Attumws Iowa near Saymour two brothers Thomas and Lon Wie drank 100 bottles of lemon for a night and both died within an hour in terrible agony. The incident reports a deadly substitute event linked to prohibition era activity and sudden fatalities.
Rome January 11 report from the Vatican notes that the United States message about the pope being ill is without foundation. The Vatican press bureau states there is no change in the pope's condition and no illness to report.
Lomtou June 11 reports General Kitchener confirming surrender of Commandant Von Hons box and commando at Pietersburg raising hopes of reduced resistance in the area. The action signals another Boer surrender as operations continue across the theater.
A jury heard the Connally v. Crown Restaurant case in circuit court seeking 70 with interest for two years. The action stems from a two year old accident where Juline Banker was thrown from a brewer's wagon and killed two years ago. A jury was impaneled to try Mire Ada Baa Tri City Railway Company.
The state outlines further evidence in Lula Prince Kennedy’s trial for alleged murder of her husband Phil Kennedy. It claims Lula was compelled to marry at gunpoint by WIl Prince and that she shot in a state of alleged temporary insanity, while the defense argues Kennedy’s prior actions ruined her and influenced her mental state.
In St Joseph Michigan on Sunday Ht La houchere and Miss Mathilda Jerve of New Orleans wed after a lengthy courtship spanning summers and winters. The groom is 71 years old and the bride 56, a match that drew public interest and caused a long-distance move to avoid demonstrations. The ceremony marks a record long courtship and begins Michigan’s summer marriage season as County Clerk Church notes fifty six marriages that day.
Jelleff confessed to the crime in the Miner Metat iron mine tap incident near Point Wis. Police report the arrest was made weeks ago after a motive tied to theft at the Minural Metat plant. The suspect claimed he acted alone and voiced remorse during questioning.
A chaotic public notice lists the annual banquet of the Genesee Comats Harmesoelation with plans for a lively affair featuring a gavel change, period decor, and notable state attorneys. The event, set for a Saturday at Lindisau Wisconsin, showcases a ceremonial display and guest speakers from the supreme court and local offices.
Chicago judge Waterman rules that blacklisting by labor unions and their supporters is not illegal. The decision cites that unions may bar nonunion workers and that employers and workers face consequences for violating union solidarity norms. The ruling references multiple authorities and emphasizes labor union prerogatives in employment.
The Hana Hotel Company directors awarded the contract for a new Swift & Co. hotel on Bates House site. Twenty four bids were considered with a projected total value of 1.5 million dollars for ground, building, decorations and equipment. Contractors get fourteen months to complete after vacating the present building.
An article argues for merging dairy work and cloth washing in a single Crom Heads building in Stevens County Portage district. It envisions steam laundry equipment, cooperative operation, shared water and power, and separate management by a head laundry overseer to relieve households and boost efficiency.
Washington June 11 cabinet members gathered at the White House in response to last night’s messages from the president after talks with the secretary of state. Officials refused to state the subject, noting it involved no Cuba China Philippines Puerto Rico or supreme court decision.
A riot broke out during a Italian religious procession at Eighteenth and Clark streets in Chicago on a Sunday. Officers arrived by wagon and protected the streetcar conductor and passengers, as sticks and rocks were thrown and some farewells and injuries occurred. The crowd dispersed after police restored order with difficulty.
Robert Porter, economist, warned in Chester Chamber of Commerce remarks that the United States may not yet match Britain in industrial markets except for iron and steel. He faulted restrictive laws, urged Britain to strengthen its industrial base, and cautioned that a bad harvest could shift global trade dynamics. The piece also notes related European and U S economic tensions and a separate incident of a man’s suicide in Wisconsin.
Monticello Wisconsin June 11 describing the death of John Sears former cashier of the Bank of Monticello found June 2 at the windmill farm near town. Officials say financial embarrassment and creditor pressure led to suicide by jumping from a windmill top. Bank assets covered but Sears personal assets near forty thousand with stock about twenty five thousand. He also headed a creamery company.
A man killed his wife on the McCord farm at Elderton near McCord, then shot himself. The couple had a dispute weeks earlier, leaving the community shocked by the double tragedy. Local reports note the victims were first cousins and identify the involved individuals in a tense rural incident.
At Pittsburg Coal Company mine in Port Royal, a late evening explosion trapped 17 miners with three rescued. Fire not present, but shaft collapse and dense dust delayed rescue. Families gather, seeking information as officials investigate cause of the fatal blast.
Local committee of arrangements for the Tenth District Woodmen picnic reports 7000 needed to guarantee the event. Plans aim to bring W J Bryan as principal speaker with efforts to close canvass this week. Director A R Talbot to be consulted. meeting set for next Monday.
The Rock Island woodworkers met at the Industrial home to promote a stronger craft organization. E. D. Mulcahey of Detroit, president of the National Woodworkers' Association, spoke as the principal speaker. A next meeting was set for Saturday evening at the same venue. Mulcahey has been in the tri-cities two weeks, aiming to form separate locals in each town, and already organized a strong union in Moline.
Article clarifies that the John Volk & Co contract for the new high school does not require hand cut stone to be prepared at home. Volk denies such a clause existed, noting only local labor preferences in line with original specs. Plans for a station in Rock Island or Davenport are not finalized and no work is set to begin there.
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