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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1901

Page

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Russian tariff retaliation shocks U S policy

Washington June 18 Russian ambassador Count Cassini informed the state department that, following the treasury order of March 9 restricting Russian petroleum imports, the Russian finance minister issued a June 7 order imposing higher duties on American white resin or calcium gelatop and increasing rates on American bicycles. The action, separate from sugar duties, marks a new discriminatory move and retaliatory tariff by Russia. The order takes effect next Friday.

Washington Count Cassini State Department Treasury Imbyzhin Rustin Kusalaa Fridi St Vetersburg M. Din Wilt Ordnance United State Remsian Dave Aussie Kuasia Moat Perpedniy Dora Lowe Uncle San Bou Russia Secretary of the Treasury Kiisaiin Gage

Copper Trust Rushed. Court Denies Injunction in Copper Deal

In Trenton on January 18 the Court of Errors and Appeals denied Calvin O Gser and others an injunction to restrain the absorption of Boston and Montana, Batte and Boston Mining by the Amalgamated Copper Company. The outcome suggests the deal will be completed in New York tonight before further suits can be filed.

Copper Trust Trenton N. J Jane Court of Errors and Appeals Calvin O

Bates New Command Headquarters at Omaha

Washington June 15. Brigadier General J C Bates arrives from the Philippines to command the department of Missouri with headquarters at Omaha.

Bates Omaha Washington J C. Bates Onats

Weakened Gov Pin gree in London and health news

June 18 dispatches report former governor Pingree nearing serious illness as doctors fear no recovery. Also noted are a National Cash Register strike settlement, a university event in Wie, and local court and public notices including awarded damages and a murder case update.

Pingree London Eoades Pingreste

Grosvenor Denies Third Term Interview Edit Omission

Representative Grosvenor defends a portion of his third term interview, saying it was omitted, which he claims alters the meaning of his published views. He notes no time in U S history justifies a president serving a third term while opposing the idea of McKinley seeking a third term.

Grosvenor McKinley Washington Aly Europe Corsica Raven Ty Lofts

Lovers From Childhood Unites Lovers In California And Illinois

The county clerk counted forty one marriages in the week at his residence with many ceremonies occurring Sunday. Dr French and maiden name Smith attended to accommodations for couples. A notable union saw Henry Enders of Los Angeles wed Lire Carul of Danville after long romance since Irish school days, delayed by prohibited relationships in earlier years.

Michigan St Joseph French Yim Smith Henry Enders Los Angeles Cal Amt Lire Carul Danville Ube Berlin Hachenurg Prissia Hérilay Loseehur Au Terey

Michigan Freshman Thief Case Noted in Campus News

A Michigan University Medical Department freshman, Arbur Mleh, was arrested in Terre Haute for possessing stolen lantern slides, skeletons, and extensive laboratory gear. Police report the items were taken from university facilities and the suspect faced university and law proceedings.

Michigan University W. Conover Terre Blacie MiMerene Milekie Ifale Xyrinefield, S Minnis Methodiat Episcopal Church Lere

Paradise of Hunters Lion Reposes with Hartebeeste

London dispatch reports Sir Harry Hamilton Johnston returning after two years in the Uganda protectorate with tales of depopulated regions teeming with game. Moautelgou area reportedly safe for lions and antelopes. tribes decimated, rubber trees found, and colonial clashes described including Swayne’s expedition against hostile forces.

London Marry Hamilton Johnston Uganda Londo Meury M. Stanley Harry Moautelgou Ehinverros Harey Jjons Tramle Stanley Wnd Louton Inpe SA Jenny 3 Zaviia Swayne Mullahs Snemmetine Vie Muilat Zariha Three Hines Copemin MacNeill

Judging the Bloody Chasm in Berlin and Europe Events

A garbled late 18th century European ceremonies report details dedication of monuments in Prussia, French and Austrian observers, and a crowd of military officials. Also notes on Transvaal camp deaths, relief plans, and various court and inquest updates across London and U.S. towns.

Everett-Moore Syndicate expands Burgos System holdings

The Everett-Moore Syndicate announces new control of street railway lines from Warren to Cleveland. They purchased the Toledo street railway for 1.1 million and secured the Rapid Railway company of Detroit plus lines to Lima, Fremont, and Norwalk for about 3,000,000. Traction network now exceeds 200 miles with feeders expanding toward the south.

Bnrgos Troth A. Everett E.W. Moore New York City Moore Warren C. Opi Port Lunion Miele Pomeroy Inter Bcts Little Consolidated Stret Railway Cleveland Toledo Street Railway Ux White New York Rapid Railway Company Detroit Yilodo, Fremont and Norwalk Railway Avect Sind

Two Causes Celebre Shooting Trial Splits Molineux Case

A dramatic New Jersey courtroom opened with Thomas Barker charged with assault with intent to kill Rev. John Keller. Barker described a long motive linked to alleged violence against his wife and a wary witness lineup shaped by tense testimony. The trial featured extensive cross examination and a mounting citywide interest as jurors weighed the minister’s fate and Barker’s claims of self defense.

Thomas G. Barker John Keller Jersey City New Jersey Bill Thomas Barker Ar Harton Telally Aarlington Keller Barker Huge Fred Marker Kellee Durkl Toekt Beawat Finn Fac Mecomit Farker Hess Elie Weller Aira Kley Manne Nissete

Andrews urges world power stance and canal policy

Professor Thinke We Are Cutting Of More Than a Big Chew at Chicago convocation. President E Ben jaiin Andrews of Nebraska University urges Americans to back a progressive global role, defend the Monroe Doctrine, and support a Nicaragua Canal under American obligations to England, cautioning against aggressive actions.

Chicago E. Benjaiin Andrews Nebraska University Patnier Chicago University Germany South America Bac Nicaragua England Hay Hus

Leavenworth Arm Revolver Plot Reported

Disjointed notes claim Black workers at Fort Leavenworth plotted to seize government revolvers from soldiers. Troops supposedly set a trap. several privates were arrested amid rising tensions and rumors of unrest in the garrison.

Leavenworth Port Leavenworth Alexander

Cyclone devastates South Dakota towns reports overwhelming damage

A violent cyclone swept across South Dakota causing extensive destruction. Nine people were severely hurt as houses were razed, a schoolhouse destroyed, and countless residences damaged. One ill-fated Lowe residence suffered the worst harm with injuries to several occupants. The storm struck suddenly near Honiley, leaving widespread ruin and distress in its wake.

Jimon Honiley McCormack Turn McCoruimek Everly

Prominent Doctor Vanishes As Telegraph Items Go On

Telegraphed briefs note the sudden disappearance of Edward Isvans, a leading Parse physician, while other items report church leadership changes, a Berlin statue unveiling, a New York chocolate factory fire, a battleship speed test, and crime and weather snippets. The mixed dispatches include Prohibition leader Join Woolley’s world trip, a bigamy case in England, and a Alaska tribal war declaration, all reflecting a scattered late 19th or early 20th century snapshot.

Edward Isvans Parse N. D Hishop Edsall Nov Ora Tip Esout Boss Tee Phu Rismiarck Berlin Axsexi Rice Hel Springs N.Y Karl Russell Nevada Saiutey England Join Woolley Cocolate Bunker Bros New York Wisconsin Alaska Alfonso Spain

Cyclone in Ohio Causes Widespread Damage

A terrific cyclone swept Delaware Ohio on June 18 blowing down buildings and carrying carriages 500 feet. Lumber driven into houses and homes damaged. casualties unknown at this time. Local officials report extensive destruction across the town. Organ and civic buildings spared, but supplies disrupted as debris blocks streets.

Delaware Ohio

Minister a Murderer: Dr J G Jessup Shot in Berkeley

Berkeley, June 18 Dr J G Jessup scientist was fatally wounded last night by Rev Charles Adams, former Episcopal minister. Adams reportedly drunk, his daughter had called Jessup to his home to stop her father from whipping her. They were old friends. Jessup remonstrated and was shot.

Berkeley J. G. Jessup Charles Adams Adams Jessup

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