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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1914

Page

2

Japanese Oppose New Treaty Plan

Washington reports Japan rejects a proposed treaty to resolve protests over California anti alien land laws. Tokyo cites unfair and discriminatory effects, urging return to earlier correspondences and a fundamental solution. Bryan’s formal note reply to Japan’s Aug 26 position was released with delay.

Washington, D. C United States Japan California Washington Tokio Viscount Chinda Bryan Tokio Foreign Office

Man Who Broke Into Buckingham Palace Arrested

George Henry Pike, famed for eluding palace guards, was captured after disturbing several royal pages in a corridor of Buckingham Palace, marking a rare intrusion into the king's residence.

George Henry Pike Buckingham Palace King's Palace

Japan-US negotiations stall over arbitration threat

The dispute centers on Japan resuming talks under pressure from the United States while warnings of arbitration at The Hague circulate. A standard arbitration treaty with Japan remains in force after renewal, and the revived plan would address naturalization of Japanese landowners already in the country.

United States the Hague Japan

Realty Changes Involving Moline East Moline And Watertown

Realty transfers record changes for Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway to Crego Brown with parcel notes. Annie E Schuck now Frandsen and husband to Maurice F Bocksert relocate portions in Pitts Gilbert Pitts addition Moline for $1.00. The inscription closes with Gene Stratton Porter quote about learning forest paths.

Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Company Crego Brown South Shore Campbell’s Island Annie E. Schuck Frandsen Maurice F. Bocksert Pitts Gilbert & Pitts

Socialist suitor kills nurse then dies in fall

Joseph Ponishkas an unemployed tailor living near 412 South Sangamon Street shot and killed Mrs Anna Andrukatiene a widow and seamstress after she refused him a third time to marry him. He then leaped from a third floor window and died. Her 18 year old son Harry said the refusal due to his socialism and religion. Police found a bullet in the pistol and believe he attempted suicide before the fall.

Chicago Joseph Ponishkas Anna Andrukatiene South Sangamon Street Andrukatiene Harry Pontshkas Ponishkas

Davenport Police Seek Smooth Con Man

Davenport authorities hunt a suave bunco artist described as a poor forger but skilled at manipulating people. A sample spree centered on Mrs. Banderob at 1109 West Second where a forged note demanded $2, prompting police to warn others of the con. The suspect is about 30, 5 feet 6 inches, brown hair, blue trousers, dark hat, no coat.

Davenport Julius Banderob West Second Street Banco M. J. Andrews McKinley Avenue

Local People and Visit Highlights in Andalusia

Elmer Lee and son Paul returned to Rock Island after visiting Mrs Stropes and family. The Moline Baptist church ladies quartet will sing at upcoming services. A Snyder of Davenport visited Mrs Snyder's parents, the Kennedy couple, last week. Barbara Free traveled to Davenport. The Ladies Social Society plans an ice cream social at L Smiths lawn Saturday evening. Burgess family of Aledo and James Burgess of Millersburg visited the Leefian home. Mrs Carlson and Ralph went to Mason Iowa to see a new grandson born June 21. Helen Cole of Halkirk Alberta Canada visited, then went to Marston. The Sam Roberts home burned last Saturday. most contents saved.

Elmer Lee Paul Rock Island John Stropes Moline Baptist Church A. Snyder Davenport Snyder S. R. Kennedy Barbara Free Ladies

One Day Cold Cure Ad by E W Grove

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine claiming to cure a cold in one day. It urges readers to seek the full name Brom Quin ine for authenticity and carries the signature of E W Grove. The simple 25 cent offer emphasizes quick relief.

E. W. Grove

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