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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
1
Washington reports the tunnel accident near the Pennsylvania line, where dangerous air pressure to hold back mud led to fatalities and injuries. The incident highlighted the dangers of shielded tunneling as workers faced near-starvation deficits amid faulty oversight and shifting accounts from officials.
June 20 Marshal Felzz Pasha commanding Turkish troops in Yemen province used artillery against mutinous units. Whole companies and regiments mutinied seeking home. Loyal soldiers fought the mutineers and prevailed after heavy losses.
New York June 20 Directors of the Equitable Assurance society unanimously adopted an amended charter providing for mutualization. The policyholders will elect 28 directors from a 52 member board in the new charter.
The New York Court of Special Sessions ruled that Negro societies may adopt and wear emblems of secret orders. The decision followed the case of Olridge Ty Johnson, a jail cleaner accused over wearing a button with the Order of Elks emblem. The court said the white order’s constitution contained improper language and found no willful violation of its rules.
Washington June 20 The secretary of the treasury orders reestablishment of several marine hospitals including Cairo New Jersey and St Louis which had been discontinued. Congress provides funds for their maintenance and operation to resume services.
Economy confronts the University of Chicago as five professors resign amid salary disputes and budget strains. Noted scholars Thorstein Veblen and others depart, with deficits around 250 900 annually. speculation about Rockefeller influence surfaces as the university seeks to balance finances.
Miss Elizabeth Venderleith of Rock Island and Clifford Duncan of Morris were married in Springfield today by Rev. Nelson G. Lyons. The groom is a roadmaster for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad at Morris. The bride has resided here as a milliner in John Bressmer Dry Goods store. The ceremony occurred at W. Mayers’ residence this afternoon.
The 25th annual Iowa State Firemen's Association tournament opened in Clinton with delegations from many Iowa cities and every county. A parade of paid and volunteer fire companies and a $100 purse race followed, with the state championship race set for tomorrow. The winner will advance to Friday's world championship race against Lincoln at the fair grounds.
Philadelphia June 20 news reports the National League of Republican clubs elects officers led by President General EB A McAlpin of York. Vice President H P Myers of Little Rock, Secretary Chauncey Dewey of Hamilton Ohio, and Treasurer W G Porter of South Dakota are named.
London June 20 King Edward honored Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth at a luncheon in Ascot where Ambassador and Mrs Reid were guests Afterward the four Americans watched the royal Ascot meeting from Edward's box Dewey bound for the Philippine Islands sighted in Straits of Malacca June 20 Banks' condition call issued by U S controller of the currency for national banks close of business June 18
Vermont Republicans nominate H Fletcher Proctor son of Senator for governor at state convention endorsing Roosevelt and anti discrimination in interstate commerce. Manila raid on Sanen Estindan Leyte reports heavy losses and police defenses amid chaotic aftermath as Provisional Governor Veyra pursues prisoners.
The German Catholic Central Insurance Company adopts a new organization plan to separate the Widows and Orphans funds from the central treasury. The association will incorporate under Minnesota law and insure Roman Catholics only. A meeting is set for September to ratify the plan.
Washington summaries of Senate and House actions from official records. Senate debated Panama Canal, appropriations, and tax measures. House approved agency authorizations, transportation funding, and military provisions. Multiple votes and amendments reported, with adjournment for the day.
Springfeld IM June 20 The supreme court denied a stay for Richard Ivens awaiting hanging for the murder of Mrs. Hollister in Chicago. Ivens' attorney said he would seek relief from the governor.
The King and Queen of Norway arrived at 6 30 pm in the gunbear Helmdal amid scenes befitting the coronation in Trondhjem. Haakon VII and his queen rested last night in the sucien caplet of Haakon the Good where Norway began as a nation. Regular Republicans Won as returns from Fargo show stronger GOP gains in yesterday's primaries.
The Kuhner Engine and Machine Company announces Herman E. Kuhner as president, with a slate including Moria 8 Heagy and others. The plant at Pournpheey and Third Ave will house newly created equipment, transitioning from the former East Davenport operations to expand production of engines and marine machinery.
Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a wealthy lawyer faced trial for the death of her servant Agnes Poireys. As Kaufmann left the court, a crowd raged with cries to lynch her and tumultuous demonstrations disrupted proceedings.
Secretary to the Supreme Court was killed after falling from a hospital window in Washington. He was undergoing treatment at Garfield Hospital when the accident occurred.
Valley Forge June 20. At unveiling of a memorial to Washington in the chapel at Valley Forge a rector cites grave fault in a noted figure who preferred cards and fox hunting to church duties. The Rev Dr David M Steele faults missing piety amid a list of interests including cards clubs distilleries and raffles.
Dr Sutton, a prominent Peoria physician, shot himself after a collapse from overwork and mental strain. The suicide occurred in his clinic after fear of insanity and mounting stress. His wife Patty and Dr Myron Whitten discovered the body near the washroom door.
The secretary of the treasury approved placing 812,000,000 in San Francisco banks secured by San Francisco city bonds. The term of years for deposits is undetermined, but they will not be called while treasury needs them. In Washington, June 20, Dr Harris is succeeded by Dr Eimer E Brown as education commissioner.
Tangier reports the Moroccan Government will pay indemnity for the murder of French citizens without further parleying. A French envoy was dispatched to Tangier following the incident, which provoked the lethal action. The note indicates direct concession to French demands with no new negotiations.
Reports from Bialystok and St Petersburg describe a massacre of Jews in Bialystok and related mobs in Poland. Eyewitness accounts claim brutal killings, mutilations, and bodies left in the streets as authorities investigate. Incoming cables from New York relay warnings of a wider anti Jewish outbreak.
Manila reports a series of earthquakes striking the Philippines, with tremors likely in Babayares Islands and Poss ions. General HT Allen, director of the constabulary, returns from eight months in the United States, as Governor Ide resumes duties after a province tour. Reaugh, accused, seeks time in Springfield court after traveling from Vermont, cited in a contempt proceeding.
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