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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
1
Springfield reports indicate more money for parks could be possible, but the House adjourned with many bills left on first and second readings. The day saw the park levy bill and a public utilities commission measure advance, while several pending measures stalled or were discarded.
Rock Island Davenport Moline area forecast shows fair warm weather tonight and Wednesday with light to moderate winds. Temperatures at 7 am 75 and yesterday's high 95. no precipitation. Astronomical events list Mercury as the evening star and Venus Saturn Mars Jupiter as morning stars with Bootes prominent near 9:30 pm. The senate adjournment deadline looms as Karch notes Browne delay may kill the bill in the house.
In Savannah on June 17, Dr. Guy O. Brinkley was shot to death in his office by widow Mrs. Eugene P. Whisnant after she fired six rounds. A seventh shot killed Mrs. Whisnant at the scene. A companion was in the outer office and fled as the attack unfolded. Police were summoned as Dr. Brinkley collapsed.
Washington June 17 The Senate finance committee moved to reconsider the earlier approval of a free list for live stock and wheat subject to a countervailing duty The new plan would strike out the countervailing duty leaving cattle sheep hogs and wheat on the free list It reflects ongoing Democratic debates over equalizing agricultural products a matter President Wilson has followed closely.
St Louis June 17 Officials of the Southwestern Telephone company report a walkout by girl telephone operators. Union officials say the strike involves all city exchanges and about 900 operators. The company says it will not concede demands that would impair service by keeping incompetent workers.
Boston June 17 The "night before" at Charlestown marked the 138th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with midnight speeches by Theodore Roosevelt Secretary of the Navy Daniels and United States Treasurer Burke Roosevelt urged a peace policy paired with a strong navy and declared he would not arbitrate matters of national honor or vital interests, stressing that Uncle Sam will not accept a slap in the face and that the navy is the nation’s punch
Senator Smith of Michigan told a lobby committee that the sundry civil bill’s exemption clause protecting unions and farmers from Sherman anti trust prosecution results from labor organization lobbying. He noted the American Federation of Labor and other groups have a right to be heard, and said presidents have long used influence on legislation.
A fierce electrical storm struck Jersey Shore resorts near Brielle on June 17 causing extensive damage estimated at 100000 dollars. The same storm in Montreal area reportedly left two dead and many injured as tents and buildings collapsed and power lines failed, with property damage around 250000 dollars.
Berlin June 17 crowds gather for the completion celebration of the emperors reign as workmen parade with union organizers. Spectators watch the workmen's parade and state processions to the castle while torchlight student processions glow tonight. Allied sovereigns from Hamburg Bremen and Lubeck join mayors to offer congratulations at the castle.
In Sherbrooke Quebec an infernal machine mailed to a woman exploded killing one woman and mortally wounding another in a shocking act. In Peoria Illinois a fire at Osborne livery stable burned thirty horses and caused $25,000 in losses with $1,000 insured.
The Kristianafjord, first direct steamship link of the Norwegian American line, arrived from Christiana marking a maritime milestone for Norway. The 530 foot liner carries 150 cabin passengers and 350 steerage with a celebratory reception planned for Saturday night.
Victoria B C June 17 loading of the old whaler Karluk for Dr Vilhjalmur Stefansson Arctic expedition has completed and the vessel sailed to Nome Alaska with aims to determine if a polar continent exists map islands east of the Mackenzie river collect Arctic flora and fauna survey channels for potential trade routes and study Corona tion gulf blonde Eskimos the party plans no pole attempt or return of Arctic inhabitants and expects to reach Nome in September 1916 possibly proceeding to Greenland via the north pole.
In Washington on June 17 the senate finance committee removed the 20 percent ad valorem tariff on Angora goat hair and added it to the free list with raw wool. The move settles a long disputed point in the wool schedule.
Mrs. B Wolfe of Ferndale near Monticello tries to spank her son triggering a blaze that destroyed 12 businesses and three homes including the Wolfe residence. Loss estimated at 100060 dollars.
Reports from Jacmel Haiti describe bubonic plague cases with a quarantine cordon around the port. Washington declares a seven day plague quarantine against Haiti. Saloniki notes cholera rising among Bulgarian troops in Macedonia with hundreds of hospital cases and fatalities. Dispatches mention Bulgarian troops plundering Muslim houses in Petruch.
Application for a final decree in the receivership of the Kansas City Mexico Orient railway to facilitate sale was filed in federal court at Kansas City Kansas by attorneys for the United States and Mexican Trust Company and bond holders.
Berlin physician Dr. Frederick F. Friedmann, who claimed a tuberculosis cure, sailed for home from New York and did not say if he would return. In Washington, Secretary Bryan and Norwegian Minister Bryn signed a treaty renewing the US Norway arbitration pact for five years, bringing the total to fifteen treaties awaiting Senate ratification.
At the central criminal court in London Miss Annie Kenney and five militants with Edward Clayton faced conspiracy charges. Kenney declared she would die gladly if required to win the vote, praising militant actions while denouncing ministers’ treatment of women’s suffrage. Jury found all six guilty with mercy recommendations. sentences ranged from six to 21 months.
Rennes France June 17 Maurice Prevost the French aviator completed a remarkable euro plane flight with an average speed of 111 percent miles per hour and showcased new performance in early aviation.
Representative Thomas N. Gorman of Peoria apologized to the house and to Representative George H. Wilson of Quincy for a Friday assault on the floor. Speaker McKinley called on Gorman to speak, and Gorman stated he regrets his conduct and has nothing more to add.
Across the Midwest and East a heat wave pushes temperatures high with 103 in Indianapolis and 99 in Chicago. Reports note deaths and numerous prostrations in Cincinnati and Columbus as offices and streets stay hot into the evening.
Washington June 17. Plans for a permanent government in the canal zone will not take effect until the canal opens in January 1915. The zone government continues with changes as conditions require and Colonel Goethals may propose periodic recommendations. The Panama railroad is expected to remain in operation for troop and supply transport, with a directors meeting next Thursday to discuss its future.
The Visitation Catholic church in Kewanee Illinois has awarded a contract to an Urbana firm for a 75000 dollar new edifice to be one of the finest in the Peoria diocese. Thomas Nelson Page is nominated ambassador to Italy and Pleasant A. Stovall of Georgia as minister to Switzerland.
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