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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1907

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Peace Delegates Say War Can't Be Prevented At Hague Talk

The Hague June 15 M Nelidoff opened the peace conference affirming universal peace and disarmament unattainable while hopeful methods for judicial adjustment of disputes may be possible though all international conflicts are inevitable. He praised President Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, drawing Liberal applause from delegates. Japanese delegation signals no intention to reopen US Japanese differences. The Associated Press report notes no start of any new disputes. Nearby church notices announce The Call of Spring program at Central Presbyterian with children baptism and school presentations. The Episcopal church marks the 75th communion anniversary with services nationwide.

The Hague Associated Press United States Raymond Russell Clarence Larson Milton Arnit Margaret Niche Th Turner Jessie Folsom Miss Montgomery Oxenic Sunshine Band Sadie Rosenberg Selo Laura Schroeder Schont Exerc Goa Pastor Seng Liv Ise

The Call of Spring Observed At Central Church

Children will observe a special day with a floral dedication and a two sermon series by Rev. W B Clemmer. Floral march songs and recitations by young participants precede a dedication of summer flowers and a chorus of children.

Memorial Christian Church Bible School W. B. Clemmers Jesus W R. Stine W. B. Clemmer Helen Parker Marguerite Anthony Marie Smit Marion Caldwell Russell Carpenter Mary Clemmer Kitty Fay Patten Ruby Lusk Josie Elsham Cretary

Ready for Strike at Packing Plants

Final preparations underway for a packing house teamsters strike as Secretary Golden orders a walkout at midnight unless developments alter the plan. The move follows tensions over labor terms, with officials signaling readiness to enforce the shutdown if no agreement is reached.

Chicago Golden

Railroads Agree Not to Cut Interstate Rates

General agents of railroads in Iowa met in Chicago on January 15 and endorsed a compact not to reduce interstate passenger rates in western states until courts decide the validity of a state law fixing a two cent per mile maximum.

Chicago Iowa

Big verdict for alienation of affections in Denver

District Judge Whitford awarded Mrs. Jose A. Hill, wife of Frank W. Hill, damages of 25 000 dollars against Anna Bent, wife of banker Edward Bent, of Ouray, for alienation of the affections of her husband. All parties are prominent socially.

Denver Col Whitford Jose A. Hill Frank W. Hill Anna Bent Edward Bent Ouray

Bail Refused for San Francisco Mayor Schmitz

San Francisco June 15 bail for Mayor Schmitz convicted of extortion was refused by Judge Dunne as formal application was made. Sentence to be pronounced June 27. Dunne said after conviction the defendant is ordered into custody and any other disposition would require proper formal showing, not to be waived by the prosecution.

San Francisco Cal Schmitz Jodge Dunne Inidae Dunne

Georgia day at Jamestown and Haywood trial updates

Telegraph dispatches describe Georgia day at Jamestown amid presidential remarks and Georgia figures praising the event while the Haywood trial opens with testimony about telegrams and drafts. Prosecutors seek admissibility linking Adams to conspiracies as Pender testifies.

Boise Jone Haywood Pender Steve Adams Ogden Borah Orchard Adams Hawood Amun Seu Wood W. D. Haywood Denver Ammed

Train in Ditch and Bridge Plunge Shock Minot to Niagara

Minot North Dakota June 15 The Great Northern Oriental Limited derailed and burned near Palermo killing the engineer and fireman with several passengers injured while spreading rails blamed. Latest reports say no one killed one wounded two badly hurt and mail saved as the wreck burned. Separate sight Niagara Falls freight cars broke from a Grand Trunk train on the lower steel arch bridge plunging into Niagara rapids and causing damage

Minot N. D Great Northern Oriental Limited Palermo Alermonly Niagara Niagara Falls Niara Rapids

Black Hills Cut Off by Bad Storm

Deadwood South Dakota June 15 The Black Hills are cut off from outside communication since June 12 after a six hour rain and hail storm washed out railroad bridges and tracks and destroyed telegraph lines Three people are known to have died Mrs Anderson of Piedmont and two children drowned in a cloudburst

Deadwood Black Hills

Peorians Visit Moline Boosters Reception

Peoria boosters toured Rock Island for a brief visit and then attended a reception at the Moline Club rooms in the evening. They met Rock Island business men and exchanged greetings with members of both organizations during their stopover.

Moline Club Peoria Boosters Rock Island Moline Peorians Moline Elub

Mystery of Minnesota launch sinking remains unsolved

Washington and Norfolk reports confirm the Minnesota launch was raised with the body of fireman George Westphal aboard. One fireman body recovered. 10 other men presumed drowned. Eight fathoms off Rip Raps, grappling party found the launch. The fate of midshipmen aboard is unclear while May Sutton won the Kerr lawn tennis title at Beckenham, England.

Washington Metcalf Admiral Berry Norfolk Navy Yard Minnesota Old Point Comfort George Westphal Norfolk Rip Raps May Sutton Beckenham England Sutton California Lambert Chambers

Honor the Dead Odd Fellows Plan Memorial Walk to Chippiannock

Members of Rock Island lodges gather at the hall at 1 30 PM to march via Seventeenth Street to cars for Chippiannock cemetery. An extensive program will honor departed brothers and sisters, including prayers, prologues, odes, and a memorial address, with numerous named members from Eudora Rebekah Lodge No. 73 Rock Island Lodge No. 18 and Usal Lodge No. Gus listed among the dead.

Rock Island Odd Fellows Hall Seventeenth Street Ternoon the Odd Fellows of Eudora Rebekal Ueal Chippiannock Cemetery Eelock Sixth Avenue Sixteenth Street Chippiannock J. A. Reid Noble W. H. Scott d—Stoehham Rock Island Lodge Ueal Lodge Enitora Hekal Lodge Noble Grand Scott Endora Rebekah Lodge Rock Iskuth Lodge Usal Lodge H.W. G. Bostock J. D. Sweeney Eudora Rebekah Lodge S. B. Stoddard Jennie Pe Angeline Harding Lena Burton Dolor Kunkle William Reading James Harding Mary BE. Talehart J. W. Herbert Minnie Goff Mary Ranson Rebekah George Schneider Marcus Detjene Peter Stelk C. S. Newberry Willian Kale AL FP. Cutter Cyrus Churchill William Ecker Liha Colburn A. Chritopher James Shield Tess Willie Rinck S. PL Miller Gus Wilken M Koch C. FL Whitten T. W. Ranson E. Krell S. M. Coplin George Reau

Taft Resumes Trip After Sudden Illness in St Paul

Secretary Taft, who fell ill yesterday in St Paul, is much better today and will continue his journey tonight to Sioux Falls and other northwestern points.

St. Paul Taft Sioux Falls

Cortelyou Ends Panama Bond Issue Doubt

Secretary Cortelyou announces no current need for issuing Panama bonds after careful consideration. The decision settles the issue for the present and reflects a shift in fiscal planning from the Panama project.

Russ Douma Defies Czar and Will Be Dissolved

A Soviet era style note claims Russ Douma will be dissolved, with remarks that settlement may endure for months. It mentions S26000 four per cent bonds maturing July 2 and full redemption, alongside use of national depository banks’ deposits for that purpose.

Czar

Indict Sheriff Stiers for Retaining County Fees

Reports from Cambridge detail the indictment of B. H. Stiers, former Henry County sheriff, for embezzling about 2600 in county funds. He allegedly kept fees received for transporting prisoners to state and private institutions, a practice auditors claim violated county law. Indictments against other officials were also noted amid broad investigations.

B. H. Stiers Henry County BH. Stiers Cambridge Pri Stiers California Catbridge Jnge Grives Cambrivee Stiems Attoarneys

Arbiters Decline Mediation in Moline Industry Dispute

The board of arbitration failed to secure a settlement between molders machinists and manufacturers in East Ma line yesterday. The board announced it could not decide the matter by arbitration and offered mediation in the afternoon, which the employer did not accept. Citizens committees appointed May 2 were completed today and to be acted upon later this afternoon in Moline.

Board of Arbitration Citizens Committees Patlie Moline

Dam Break Causes Rush of Water Toward Cache L Poudre

News from Ft. Collins Colo reports the big dam at Chamber’s lake has breached releasing millions of feet of water. A five foot high wall is racing down the Cache L Poudre River. Residents along the river are believed to have escaped but fishermen are feared to be in danger.

Cache la Poudre River Colorado Ft. Collins Colo

Anglia Strikes Rock in Fog Off Holyhead. Passengers Safe

The Irish express steamer Anglia struck a submerged rock in a thick fog near Holyhead, Wales, this morning. After half an hour the vessel freed herself and landed all passengers as the bow was stove in above and below the water line. In Indiana, rains ruined onion crops near Nappanee, with estimated losses around half a million dollars.

Holyhead Wales Anglia

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M. Nelidoff Roosevelt Andrew Carnegie van Tets Vian Gondrain Netherlands Nelido Episcopal Church Jameste Trinity Church Granville HH Sherwood Central Church Terrell Georgia Jamestown Swell Simpkins J.C. Houston Fisational Bank of Denve Itore J. J. Shopkins Richardson Steunenberg Great Northern Hampton Roads Cortelyou Panama St. Petersburg Stolypin Social Democratic Russia Novee Vremya Naaveigy Asha More Lisment Hee Camr Rslurg Ezar Tourncll of Doama Social Democratic Party State Board of Arbitration East Moline Irish Express Warsaw Ind Nappaunee Middle West
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