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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1901

Page

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Fire destroys Mineral Springs hotel in West Baden

West Baden Indiana June 14 The Mineral Springs hotel burned from a bake shop start and was fully consumed within two hours The loss is about 220000 with 109000 covered by insurance Handred guests were in the building last night all escaped unharmed though many lost effects Guns transferred to French Lick and guests departed today In St Petersburg June 14 a fire at Galleys island shipyards destroyed slips the cruiser Villas and other government vessels plus military warehouses and timber stock Twelve people died in the flames The Cape Race cargo broke up washing ashore with a 100000 roubles loss noted.

West Baden Ind Mineral Springs French Lick St. Petersburg Galleys Island Cape Race

Insurgent Leader In Laguna Surrender Plans Revealed

Manila 14. Cailles, the insurgent chief in Laguna, signals surrender and says he will join Gen Sumner at Santa Cruz tomorrow to begin peace efforts, with remaining rebels to follow in three days. Col Holanos and five officers surrendered 41 rifles at Lipa Bantangas.

Manila Joe Cailles Laguna Genero Sumner Santa Cruz Col Holanos L’pa Bantangas

Four killed at Oak Park crossing in morning train crash

A suburban Oak Park crossing incident early today claimed four lives. The victims include well known local residents Mey George and others, as investigations begin. Police and fire units cordon the area as cleanup and inquiries proceed.

Oak Park Mantly Mey George A

Silence at Shreveport as riot fears ease after protests

In Roskier fromg stand, opposition to vice laws, and the Foster family protest against executions appeared to calm tensions. The night passed without new arrests or disturbances in Shreveport Louisiana as authorities noted no major incidents and public anger subsided following early protests.

Shreveport Reveport Jesew

Sharp Nose dies at 66, Arapabo chief tied to crimes

Cheyenne Wyoming June 14 Sharp Nose, chief of the northern Arapabous within the Wind River Reservation, is dead at age 66. He was known as a notoriously ruthless figure in the western Indian tribes with numerous murders credited to him.

Sharp Nose Wyo Wind River Bie

Court approves completion of trust in Newark case

June 14. Vico Chan denied the injunction to restrain the American Copper Company from purchasing the Bette and Boston and Mission and Mon tune companies.

Vico Chan Newark Au] Copper Company Frew Bette & Boston Itasion & Montune

Railroad official found dead by hanging at depot

Seneca W. Hazard city passenger agent of the Chicago and Northwestern railway was found hanging from a rafter in the basement of the ticket office this morning. The death is ruled a self inflicted act with no known motive. Des Moines, June 14.

Des Moians Seneca W. Hazard Chicago & Northwestern Railway

Pingree in London Stricken by Dysentery on Tour

Former Michigan governor-Henry Pingree travels to London when attacked by dysentery while abroad. Officials report his health not dangerous. He is recovering and continuing his itinerary as of the latest dispatch.

Pingree London Michigan Hla Tous Senking Arts Fous Bob Pitz Shmmnians Erin Fie Wines Arena Amhr Iuthy Meniers Viesinia Pitasi Staten Siam Lonmlon Baron Alphonse de Roltehild Daria Francie Jase Praga Bolema Thomas Tenniel Wis Elven Fapions Glasgow University Deere Ton Andrew Carnegie Washington Avernor MacArthur Manila United States Steauk

Explosion in Paris Factory Leaves Dozens Injured

June 14 Paris reports a factory blast at Le Maglieste satellite plant. Initial accounts cite 20 injured with several women among the victims and many lives lost in the incident.

Paris Paria

South African Railways Shares Stir German Complaints

Discussion of Transvaal railway stockholders and German objections to British taxation proposals surfaces as Britain weighs wartime mine tax plans. Reports from London and Almae-forraine note German pressure on British policy and the ongoing war financing debate as stockholders seek advantage. The British government considers levies to fund the war, with ministers and colonial officials awaiting final guidance.

HeUiber Torii Jase Kirill Trumesaol Coma Couuitter Germany Almae-forraine France Great Britain Tanilon Transvaal Gol Priv Barer Transer Tilia Secre Chamberlain Chambertin Conentra Barbeir Kattr England Bertain

Storm Wrecks Traverse City Area Then Hurts People

A severe storm struck Traverse City with heavy rain hail and high winds. Homes barns and fruit trees suffered damage while residents reported injuries including a severed scalp and a man transported to the hospital in serious condition. Authorities warned of dangerous conditions as the storm moved through Wednesday afternoon.

Traverse City Sind Rand Willsus Eabey Joba Aires Cifpninghame

Strikes by School Pupils Over Tours and Fire Incident

Readable fragments show pupils at a school striking at noon on Wednesday over shorter tours and other issues. Police dispersed them after a fire alarm and partial dispersal by officers. several pupils face expulsion. Other items note a Nebraska university student incident and unrelated local education matters and rail contracts in Rhodesia.

Eley Smit Bellowilie Tyas Werr Phey Velth Micnela Mere

Army frauds in sale of quartermaster gear deny alleged links

San Francisco dispatch reports Army officers denying involvement in quartermaster gear frauds. Post quartermaster Captain A W Imball claims no inquiry has been made of him and points to disbursing officers. General views blame soldiers selling clothing. officials promise prosecution for possession of government property.

San Francisco A. W. Imball Wise Presidio J.B. Rawlex Shatter Shutter Ernest

Abrams family linked to quartermaster theft inquiry

A detective report states that authorities found twenty pairs of government items on Sacramento Street and hints at a broader scheme involving the Abrams family. The captain’s briefing notes suggest confusion over a warehouse discovery and a misdirected informant, with an investigation widening to a semino band store and those previously unvisited by police.

Abe Alri Tml Carte Seymanr Teynolus Ty Polone Mars Abrams Quartermaster's Department Colliion Seymour Tvl

Students at Covington appeal for probe into Kentucky State College strikes

A letter to Governor Beekbar from Cheelenath O and others asks for an investigation of Professor 4. P. Anderson at Kentucky State College. They claim Kentucky State College students in the mechanical department are sent to Cincinnati to replace striking machinists and work without pay. Union officers say few students are at work in Cincinnati and demand action. The Jacksonville–Vancouver conference in Joliet notes rising interest to address the dispute, with a possible rematch in Chicago this fall.

Cheelenath O Jane Covington Beekbar P. Anderson Kentucky State College Cincinnati Governne Perkbom Atents

Salaries Of Postmasters See Wide Increases Across States

Postmasters will receive increased pay with 220 earning reduced compensation. National totals show a rise from 1 774 to 1 770, with two large $500 increases and multiple $100 increments. The average salary climbs from 1 74 to 1 77.9, while classifications shift with some moving between classes and a few downgrades. Washington region notes overall higher pay, with New Orleans seeing a $100 increase.

Aly Rev Nation Washington Fie Hest Ula New Orivane Middletown Par

Molders Face Yet Uncertain Fight Over Labor Strikes

In Chicago a looming clash pits 600000 AFL and metal trades workers against manufacturers threating a broad shutdown. Disputes center on machinists demands and new union authority as conferences in Cleveland fail to yield a settlement. If manufacturing firms proceed, up to thirty thousand additional workers could be displaced nationwide.

Chicago Tung American Federation of Labor Metal Trades Aol Narmnfarthers New York Con- Couto Teusercos Fertigera ii Ie

Smallpox Epidemic Fears Grip Michigan Towns

Reports from Vas Bur en county areas near Benton Harbor describe a mild smallpox outbreak across a twenty mile strip from Bangor to McDonald, with about 200 affected and two deaths within forty eight hours. A telegraph operator Frank umes is named among the deceased.

Yietin

Lynch Mob Postponed as Tensions Roil New Orleans Area

A rumor filled report from Shreveport notes deputies transport a group of prisoners from Kenaphrow store to Melton under guard to avert lynching. In nearby New Orleans there is feverish excitement after a planter Foster is shot, prompting white vigilance and talk of arming for further actions. The unrest centers on racial tensions between negroes and overseers on the Mastyr plantation, with fears of further violence and possible arrests.

New Orleane Lat Picayune Fam Shreveport Joby Fray Yeater Kenaphrow Meoton Sherrif Port Edwards Fadine Thia City Tim vicHtey Julu Tras Foster Rennebrew Foster Ife McMillin Tennessee

Iglesias to Visit United States. Costa Rica President Plans Trip

Costa Rica President Rafael Iglesias, recovering from pneumonia, writes to General Ullea that he plans to visit New York soon as a private citizen. He requests private treatment and expresses desire for a peaceful visit without official duties.

Costa Tea York Covent Joan J. Ullea Rafael Iglesias Costa Rica Thie City Iglesias

Cold blooded murder witness testifies in Jones trial

Mrs. Hejor, widow of Jans Serengton, testified as the key witness in the murder trial of Pightitie Bin Jones. She described Jones firing from twelve feet, killing the husband, then calmly walking toward the shop with a smoking revolver. George Late and George Dick corroborated the widow’s account. Family reactions were muted by tragedy.

Merengton Yotahy Hs Wite Mabele Ind Inoue Hejor Mas Pightitie bin" Jone Mursher Jans Serengton Jones Lieb Laiwr Herengion al Ayost Justan George Late George Dick

Jubilee Day of Y M C A A or Jubilee Day of Y M C A

A lengthy report details a Jubilee service in Boston with international delegates and special guests from various nations in native dress. It notes a commemorative tablet, Governor Crain, railway officials, and a naval launch. scattered items mention public figures, parades, and notable events in the era.

Boston Dune Annie Tirlifall Totelzi Delestivs Agai Nicholas W. Vassitief Old South Railrond Offas Tially

Robbery and arson strike as Pittsburg woman robbed

Four thieves trailed Mrs. Sadie Fowler after she withdrew funds from a Pittsburg bank. They beat her, robbed her, and set her house ablaze at 2 AM. Neighbors freed her as the building burned, blocking doors to prevent suffocation. the assailants fled.

Pittsburg Sadie Fowler

Five Blacks Executed in Georgia Conspiracy Case

In Sylvanus, Georgia on June 14 Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sandera William Hudson and Sam Baldwin were hanged in Screven county. Four died from neck breaks and one by strangulation. The men admitted guilt to the alleged crime. They were tied to an alleged conspiracy by an organized group called the Knights of Archer with the motto Death to the White.

Sylvanus Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sandera William Hudson Sam Baldwin Jsil Screven The Knights of Archer

NEXT WOODMEN CAMP GOES TO INDIANAPOLIS

St Paul June 14 The next convention of Modern Woodmen of America goes to Indianapolis in 1 03 Mrs McKinley Washington June 14 Mrs McKinleys physicians held the usual consultation this forenoon and decided to discontinue the issuance of bulletins It is said her condition continues to improve slowly. Officer Was True Grit. Kennedy Tex June 14 Sheriff W T Morris in attempting to arrest three west of here of them Morris killed the man shee bin and wounded his other assalh an The wounded man escaped but officers have gone in pursuit Excite ment high and threats of lynching are freely made.

St. Paul Modern Woodmen of American Indianapolis Kennedy Tex W. T. Morris Here Morris Shee bin

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