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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
1
London crowds packed the West End for coronation week events. Royal processions, state visits, and lavish entertainments drew delegates from dominions and foreign navies. Ambulances lined up, and watchers kept vigil along routes as preparations continued.
Fair tonight and probably Thursday with continued warmth. 7 am temperature 76, yesterday’s high 93, last night’s low 79. No precipitation. Wind 5 mph. Humidity 41 at 7 pm and 57 at 7 am. Water stage 4.6 with a fall of 4 in 24 hours. J M Sherier Local Forecaster. Astronomical events: sun sets 7:30, rises 4:25, days shorten from today.
In Chicago, Mildred Bridges testified again at the trial of Evelyn Arthur Lee founder of the absolute life cult. She said See received divine inspiration for his writings and that the letter she wrote called him husband while she promised eternal love. Bridges attacked See during recess. witnesses described the cult’s aims and two manuscripts read in court outline a plan to purify the world and create a new race.
Taft arrived at Yale to join the 210th commencement, joining the corporation as Mr Taft. Nagle at Brown opposed referendum and recall, favored direct election by the people but warned of chaos. Wisconsin University held its 55th commencement with President Van Hise urging student self governance and public service.
New York June 21 Two deaths from cholera and one death at sea were announced today at quarantine. In all four cases the dead passengers were aboard the Duca Degli Abruzzi which arrived yesterday from Mediterranean ports. Two other ships arrived today and were held at quarantine because of suspicious illness aboard.
Spring Valley report says two motor men William Zerkie Jr of Peru Illinois and Harry Brown of LaSalle Illinois were killed when their Chicago Ottawa Peoria interurban car ran into an open switch and overturned at Princeton last night. Walter C. Deane was severely injured as the lone passenger.
Edward F. McSweeney, chair of Boston’s consumptive hospital trustees, warned waste from preventable disease drives costs higher. He cited TB as the principal factor and argued TB losses outpace Payne Aldrich tariff revenue, urging vaccination and prevention. Dr M P Ravenel noted bovine TB transmits to humans, stressing child infection risks and nationwide precaution.
New York June 21 The international federation of iron and steel makers advocated by Chairman Gary of the steel corporation will be proposed at the Brussels conference on July 5. The gathering will not seek to fix world prices or regulate markets in non producing countries.
The California Supreme Court affirmed the largest personal injury judgment to date, ordering Southern Pacific to pay Willard R. Gibbell of Fresno $70,000 after a train strike. The ruling, issued in San Francisco on June 21, stands as the highest awarded in California for such injuries.
Washington June 21 Senator Lorimer arrives in Washington with personal counsel Elbridge Hancey of Chicago to endure the senate inquiry into his election and to remain throughout the proceedings.
Annual camp meeting of the German Methodists of Iowa Illinois and South Dakota opens in Garner Iowa on June 21 and continues a week. Delegation from Galena Illinois district noted as one of the largest groups present. Fire in Groton South Dakota causes about 75000 in damages affecting Independent Lumber & Hardware and Bowles Auto.
Paris jury convicts Ferdinand Edmond Duez, receiver for dissolved religious congregations, of embezzling 1 2 million dollars and sentences him to 12 years' imprisonment.
Washington reports President Taft accuses manufacturers of dangerous drug frauds and urges urgent amendment to the pure food law to close weaknesses. Message says misbranding and false cures threaten public safety. Congress urged to act with Sherley introducing related bill. New York dispatch notes Taft’s special message urging labeling honesty amid Supreme Court ruling.
Washington June 21 Horace Havemeyer son of the late H O Havemeyer testified before the house sugar committee defending trusts and combinations as reasonable when absorbing small firms at risk of bankruptcy He described consolidation as an act of philanthropy to save properties and stockholders He recounted lessons from his aunt and noted plans to sell National stock to American Sugar Refining but warned it could be improper He said his father moved to restrain speculators and prevent a market crash that would harm investors the public and workers in the sugar industry
Chicago June 21 Counsel for Armour and other packers indicted for alleged violation of the anti trust law will appear in the district court Saturday and ask for a bill of particulars setting forth the charges against them. Immediately afterward they are expected to plead not guilty to the governments charges. Delay Pure Food Law Action Washington June 21 No prosecutions against manufacturers who use saccharin in food will be undertaken for six months from July 1 next it was announced yesterday after a conference between Secretaries MacVeagh Wilson and Nagel.
Washington June 21 Senator Root opened the Canadian reciprocity debate in the senate today. He favored the agreement and defended Taft's course in negotiating it, declaring that in no way had he exceeded his authority. Root also spoke in favor of amendment to the wood pulp and paper provision of the bill.
Springfield June 21 two hours of debate left waterways and anti waterways factions claiming wins. The house speaker refused to advance the waterway bill without committee reference and adjourned until tomorrow amid roll call shouts. Governor Deneen allies push for a hearing on the senate passed measure to avoid early adjournment.
Kaiser meets Atlantic fleet second division as German dreadnoughts assemble for the annual naval show. He inspects ships from the Hohenzollern and views American and German lines. Ambassador and Mrs Hill are invited to dinner with the emperor tonight.
Washington June 21 The Orthodox Jewish congregation of this city endorsed President Taft for his 1912 renomination and election. The endorsement came last night as Taft seeks continued support from diverse groups for his candidacy.
Washington June 21- The committee of lawyers appointed by Justice Wright to investigate charges against Gompers and Morrison of the American Federation of Labor completed their report and will present it Friday. No intimation of the nature of the report is made public.
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