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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
1
The Senate debated Cuba policy as Jodas Elkins pushed a joint restriction on annexation while President Roosevelt pressed a reciprocity measure. Opposition sharpened in the Senate with Republicans split over Cuba policy as leaders weigh the impact of reciprocity on industry and politics.
An accident left Emil Wagner of Wautoma Wisconsin with a lead fragment two inches from the skull base after a brother accidentally shot him with a pistol. Doctors say he can walk and play and should suffer no hardship from the retained lead as he recovers.
A report from Zanenville Ohio states that 10 year old Willie Bdeuliers and 12 year old Carl Geniow were swept into the Licking River while wading. The third boy, John Roach, also attempted to swim and drowned. The bodies were recovered later by rescuers.
Des Moines report shows a defendant and his son punished for taking part in a hold up. The senior received a 7 year term and the son was given a 2 year sentence, while a related figure was sentenced to 17 years for the same crime.
A fire wiped Alexander City a phier of 1500 inhabitants yesterday with losses at least 750000 not covered by insurance Dadeville was asked to send dynamite to slow the flames. The Content of Vor gla railway depot telegraph office two hotels post office saloons stores and numerous offices were destroyed in the blaze.
The commemorative memorial arch honoring 2250 Confederate dead drew about 5000 visitors to Columbus on June 1. Gifted by William I Marpinon of Obeionati, the dead soldiers were prisoners at Camp Chase west of Columbus during the war. Speakers included Governor Sash and General Jobo Ki Gordon.
A Kansas City fire left two people fatally burned after an explosion occurred as Mrs. Dhutin Mawke attempted to fight the blaze with kerosene. The injured include Mrs. dita Hinwhe Thomas Hawke William Weggies and Mrs. Martha Weggless, with a report of new work ers elected officers in Milwaukee and a convention noted in Philadelphia for June 8 10088.
In Mexandria Virginia on June 14, Miss Mary Curtis Lee daughter of the late Gen Robert E Lee forfeited $5 in default of appearance in the Police Court on a charge of violating the law separating white and colored railway passengers. She was taken into custody last night after refusing to change her seat when requested.
London officials sent addresses praising the restoration of peace as King Edward, rejoined by Queen Alexandra, received civic dignitaries at Buckingham Palace. The monarch commended efforts toward unity in South Africa and urged a future of loyalty and friendship among competing factions. Rain and wind marred the fifth court of the season, though ceremony remained dignified with state processions and foreign attendees.
James Wren of Lexington Missouri learned his daughter had run off with George Henderson of Denver after a Kansas City meeting. Wren followed, confronted the couple in the street, and attacked Henderson. Min Henderson aided by Mrs Wren led to Henderson being subdued. the daughter expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
New York on June 4 reports Mrs Manice as the winner of a golf championship attended by a royal party including Princess Victoria and the Prince of Wales. The event featured lengthy introductions of notable guests from the United States, including Whitelaw Reid and Mrs Reid, Mrs Townsend, General Wilson, and Admiral Watson among others in the coronation circle.
Gurney Trowbridge and companions Arthur Stevens and Marshall Harrold of Sweetser Indiana confessed to killing James Lacy near Marion last Saturday night. Conn of Marion is under arrest. Trowbridge claims he fired the fatal shot fearing danger as Lacy reached for a revolver. The group pursued after finding a stolen buggy contents.
The home of James Applegate in West Hazelton Wisconsin was shattered by dynamite. No injuries reported. Applegate, a Cranberry colliery special officer, was briefly detained and disarmed. The strike action spreads, with engineers and pumpmen pressured to quit and boycott threats rising. Police hunt a woman who warned of further detonations.
Pawtucket teeters under 1,300 troops and a tightened regime after the sheriff pulls deputies and military into the strike zone. Saloon closures are in effect, no riot has erupted, and a wounded youth remains alive. Streetcars run the Pawtucket avenue line as crowds watch while arrests follow early demonstrations.
Yale defeated Princeton 5 to undecided final score as witnesses gathered for the final struggle of the season. The game determined the championship for the year with both teams contesting the title.
In Springfield on June 4 Judge Humphrey sentenced Mrs Loving to a $1000 fine and suspended term for pension fraud due to her age and lack of means. Abner Moore was acquitted by mental-imbecility grounds. Isaac Daniels Catherine Lantels Homer Welch and Ann Cabaniss faced multiple charges with Daniels and Welch receiving suspended county jail terms. Mrs Daniels paid $100 and costs.
The National Holl hexk association elected officers yesterday with Dr. Fowler of Haverhill Mass as president and W Leivayes as third vice president Robe rther officers include Isiah Reid from Dex Molies Des Moines and Charles AL Des Moines as a railway official The Sunday school convention closed Thursday and will host next to Sioux City The International Sunday School Association invited to hold the next biennial convention in Sioux City The convention also retained old officers led by Rev C J Kephart of Des Moines
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