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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1908

Page

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Funeral Services for Grover Cleveland Tomorrow

Grover Cleveland died at his Princeton home at 8:40 am. Roosevelt orders mourning and half staff flags for 30 days. Funeral to be private, with attendance by President and Mrs Roosevelt. Many messages of condolence arrive from statesmen and officials worldwide.

Roosevelt Grover Cleveland United States Princeton N. J White House Secretaries of War Navy United States of America Theodore Roosevelt

Funeral arrangements for Grover Cleveland finalized

Princeton New Jersey June 25 arrangements for Grover Cleveland's funeral were finalized with the burial set for 5 pm tomorrow in the family plot at Princeton cemetery. Services will be simple and private as requested by Mrs Cleveland. Esther and Richard Cleveland are expected to arrive from Tamworth New Hampshire while Marion and Francis will not attend.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland Edwin Wilson Princeton University Wilson Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt New London Princeton N. J Fairbanks Richard Olney Hughes Whitelaw Reid Great Britain Evans the Treasury Cortelyou Fairchild Landis Chicago Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Ruth Esther Richard Tamworth N. H Marion Francis Grover Rose Zieveland New York N. B. Bacon Toledo Ohio Mary Cleveland Hoyt Omaha

Denver platform likely to back railway regulation

Lincoln reports the Denver platform will declare for strict railway regulation while avoiding government ownership. Norman Mack and Bryan allies expect no ownership plank. Mack arrived with a push for Chanler as vice president. Louisville Travelers elect Henry O Gray as president.

Lincoln Denver Norman Mack Bryan Buffalo Chanler New York

Estimates of Cleveland by Prominent Men

Read quotes from Taft Fairbanks Cortelyou Dewey Stev enson Harmon Carlisle Judson Judson Tree Landis Busse Grosscup Johnson Bryan praising Grover Cleveland as a public servant and historic president. Noted figures venerate his incorruptible public life and lasting influence on national history.

Cleveland W. H. Taft Fairbanks George B. Cortelyou Admiral Dewey Adlai E Steve Venson Groves Cleveland Judson Harmon Grover Cleveland John G. Carlisle United States Harry Pratt Judson University of Chicago Lambert Tree Kenesaw M. Landis Mayor Busse Peter S. Grosscup Governor Johnson Minnesota William J. Bryan

Democratic and Progressive Conventions Convene in State

Sioux City hosts the first post primary state convention to adopt a platform and nominate two supreme court judges while district delegations ratify state central committee members. Cummins era Republicans recount a calm rally and pledge Taft and Sherman support as Allison and Dolliver praised. A Cleveland death resolution closes the meeting with regret.

Sioux City Iowa Supreme Court State Central Committee Miller J. L. Kerby Tim Clary New Hampton Jerry Sullivan J. E. Sullivan Des Moines Cummins Waterloo William B. Allison New State Campaign Committee Scott M. Ladd Silas M. Weaver Supreme Bench Allison Dolliver Cumming

Patriotism and Courage Honored in Nation’s Sympathy

A tribute extols patriotism firmness and courage that inspired fellow citizens across parties and honors a man who loved and served the nation with fidelity and sincerity. The piece extends sympathy to his bereaved family and to all Americans.

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Five Killed in Chicago Fire at Huron Street Boarding House

A June Chicago disaster left five dead and many injured after an explosion and ensuing blaze at a five story boarding house at 178 Huron Street. The Pabst Chemical plant blast trapped residents stairways blocked by flames. the victims were Mary Nolan and her four daughters.

Chicago Huron Street Pabst Chemical Company Mary Nolan Mattress

Hull Wins Out In Primary Contest In Iowa

Des Moines reports that Captain J. A. T. Hull is declared the Republican nominee for Congress after Judge Prouty withdrew his recount demand in Bloomfield township. In Baton Rouge a separate bill to ban drinking alcohol on passenger trains passed the House.

Hull Des Moines Iowa J. A. T. Hull Congress Judge Prouty Bloomfield Township Baton Rouge Senate Louisiana House

Louisiana Governor Signs Anti-Race Bill Into Law

Baton Rouge June 25 Governor Sanders signed the Locke anti-race bill into law. The measure becomes effective 20 days from today and outlines new provisions related to race governance.

Louisiana Baton Rouge Sanders

Rumor Claims Hackenschmidt Dead in France

London dispatch reports an unconfirmed rumor that George Hackenschmidt the former wrestling champion is dead at Aix La Chapelle in France. The report has not been verified and details remain unclear.

Hackenschmidt London George Hackenschmidt Wrester Aix LaChapelle France

Cossacks On Battle Scene In Tehran Uprising

Teheran reports ongoing looting and disorder as the shah orders daily bombardments of houses linked to opponents. European residents protest while clashes erupt around parliament and mosques. Firing persists as reactionaries push back revolutionaries amid siege and arrests.

Teheran Shah Tabriz Persia Reaction Party Sepehsalar Andjauian Azerbaib‘jain

Harvard and Yale Divide Honors In Preliminary Race

Harvard and Yale split honors in the preliminaries of a major Thames boat race. In a related report reinforcements arrived and nationalist positions on building roofs were abandoned amid gunfire. Casualty notes cite 15 Cossacks killed and three officers plus 20 men wounded, with 18 horses lost. infantry losses were unspecified.

Harvard YALE Thames

Yale Triumphs In Varsity Four At Yale Harbor Regatta

New London on the Thames today Yale won the varsity four oared race by three quarters of a length over Harvard in rough water. Time 10 33 15 unofficial Harvard first to water, then Yale surged ahead with better steering. Freshman race also won by Harvard 9 38 5. Eaton of Harvard collapsed at finish. Taft attended to business in New Haven as Yale and Harvard supporters crowded the banks and river craft cheered.

New London Yale Harvard Thames Eaton Splash

Sherman May Leave Hospital in a Week If Improving

Cleveland June 25 physicians attending Congressman Sherman issued a bulletin at 8 this morning reporting improved condition after a good night’s sleep. Temperature 101, pulse 84, respiration 26. No operation needed now but later to insure permanent care. At noon his condition was better. temp 99.16, pulse 76, respiration 24. Doctors say operation may be required once strength returns, though immediate surgery is not indicated.

Cleveland Congress Sherman Edward P. Carter Galk Stomee

Spanish Ship Goes on Rocks Near Muros

In Corunna on June 25 the steamship La Roche sank after striking rocks in fog near Muros. Eighty five people are missing and 65 were rescued. Most passengers were residents of Argentina. the captain went down with the ship as panic followed with 97 passengers and 54 crew aboard.

Corunna Spain la Roche Argentine Republic Muros

Public speech on public trust and honesty in politics

A Cleveland talk declares public office a public trust after twenty years of quiet corruption. The speaker urges honesty over expediency, warns against partisan gifts, and calls legislators to weigh duties as if treading in temples of the Holy Ghost, addressing physicians among the audience.

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