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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

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Seventh National Bank of New York Becomes Temporary Receiver

Washington June 27 Comptroller closes Seventh National Bank of New York and names Forrest Rayner temporary receiver after hearing Henry Marquand & Co owes about 1.6 million with doubtful collateral. Bank begins to reopen later. government deposits risks noted. John Thomas warned of cash takeup by Saturday if collateral not secured. Local notices indicate bank assets and stockholders affected.

Washington Maryland New York Seventh National Bank William Norton Cromwell Pais Bank Barzun Natijonal Bok

Cloudburst Abroad Damage in Germany

Berlin reports hail storms and cloudbursts devastate Romin ton Prussia district. Emperor William’s estate sustains heavy damage. He orders rapid relief and forwards a large sum of money.

Germany Berlin Rominton Prussia William Himaclf

Five Years in Prison for Barker Case in Jersey City

In Jersey City G Sarker was sentenced to five years in prison for a felonious assault on Reverend Founder Keller of Arlington.

Barker Jersey City N. J G. Sarker Foun Keller Arlington

Harmless Affairs and Political Dust Ups Across The Nation

June 27 reports detail a high court allocation leading to a duel threat among LeProvost Delainey and Anoein, with two shots fired and no decisive result. Additional notes discuss a potential Kaunas governorship, New York satire on Congress, and Harvard alumni dinner funding for medical efforts.

High Court Senate Sonnore LeProvost Delainey Anoein Pltols

THAT ELUSIVE MISS FIFIELD S CENTURY MYSTERY FLOWS FROM MILWAUKEE

A scrambled telegram chain from June 27 details a missing girl named Miss Fifield reported near Milwaukee suburbs. It mentions several suspects and witnesses in Indiana and Illinois, with a lead about a photo matching a girl in a distinctive bicycle costume.

Was Not A Bluffer In Farley Case At Yale

A disjointed report details a notable incident involving Miss Laura Wattere of Marlette and a prominent senior from Normal College during an exodus from college. A young man allegedly drew attention to a Mariette affair while claiming a well known secular class member had earned a controversial reputation. The account references a bank stare near Nermabeompus and a seizure of phrases about the Gilead Boule and salt.

Bwinein Laura Wattere Marlette Ialeam Trey Questien Erie

Sugar Beet Industry and Domestic Sugar Consumption

A historic discussion notes rising domestic sugar consumption and imports. It highlights expanding production limits, imports growth, and the challenge of self sufficiency for the United States as it relies on external supplies to meet demand. The piece stresses broader economic impacts and future dependency on foreign sources.

Divided on Religion in Breach of Promise Trial

A divided jury, seven Roman Catholics to five Protestants, found for the defendant in a breach of promise case amid religious differences. The trial revealed prolonged courtship, with the plaintiff Protestant and the defendant Roman Catholic, and no engagement offered due to religious variance.

Ate Carbondale Tsaae Tapp Seventieah App Normal University Sherif Pease Chieace

Cassini Off For Home In Tariff Talk With Russia

Intimate reports from New York June 27 say Ambassador Cassini plans to meet M de Witte in St Petersburgh upon arrival and press for a settlement of the sugar duty dispute. He seeks to avert a wider commercial war between the United States and Russia, noting Russia denies paying bounty on sugar while Italy also denies bounty claims. The discussions aim to clear misunderstandings and prevent any disruption of relations amid tariff tensions.

New York Runsit Kaiser Withehn der Gros Arthur Cassini Thin Country Kald Kome United States Koeln Rivesla Ated Tacit ix Ag Tyre Russia Germany Cage Te Delia Agelen Aibertan Railway Thomas J. Wickes Pulman Company Condit Tope Leo i Colombia Istims veSesar Seaton Chaney M. Capewhat Wade Mayfield Wil Hobbs Mercer Wis Ing Ehurebes Spain Istion

Increased duties under order subject to fuller investigation

The text notes that certain duties are in effect without an order, while acknowledging the permanency of the increased duties depends on a fuller investigation to be conducted.

Tinly Kusata Shs Assiain Washington Dave Allte de Jartient Tualy Pak Sizar Gage Treasury Gage Decuritr Xuzar Traly Tiatlan Trallan Suger Emily Aly Rusia Thowsto Italy State Department Fresenry

Deadly floods sweep West Virginia and Virginia towns

Conflicting reports claim over 100 lives as heavy rains flood the Tug and nearby regions. Rescue efforts focus on Pitt River Basin areas with ongoing casualty tallies. North Fork and Dung Grace households identified, while coal communities face curtailments and hunger fears.

King and Speaker Attend Rotterdam Duty Seen at Marlborough House

King Edward and Speaker Keuger witness Yeoman of the Guard inspection at Marlborough House garden in London. Diplomatic exchanges with American officials follow as they tour the grounds and discuss future relations attended by Choate Henderson and Wythe. A separate Rotterdam visit event features Kruger greeted by hosts and workers with pageantry and charity scenes surrounding the Dutch capital.

Commencement Honors for Supreme Court Justice Brewster and Postmaster General

Westeyan University conferred the degree of LL D during commencement exercises on David J. Brewer associate justice of the Supreme Court and on Hon. Elihu Emery Smith postmaster general.

David J. Brewer Supreme Court of the United States el Emery Smith

Wolf Attack Claims Hunter John Hochstock in Molten

A hunter from Molten, John Hochstock, disappeared June 16 while hunting. Rescue teams found seven wolf carcasses in a remote wooded area. Only torn clothing fragments and bones remained, with tracks and a sod-stained scene indicating a violent encounter.

John Hochstock Weyanwesa Wisdane Hoechstock

Sequel of Misfit Marriage and Final Abduction of Pair Holder

July report from Mattoon recounts the abrupt separation and disappearance of a woman and child linked to a prominent orchestra leader named Froth. Seven years earlier, society figure Misserh Ross faced scandal. Robe Sloped with the orchestra reader, leading to a troubled past. Recent events show Mrs. Froth allegedly buying a ticket for departure with the child toward the far west, with her husband seeking contact.

Auchior Mattoon Lils Misserh Ross Helle Winstotmn Thisty Cnsuiye Froth Orchestra Ani Roth Sind Phelmlon Meg Elty Chivage Bertardine Troth Teo Chicago Far West

Record of a Schoolmarm in Colonial Times

A fragmented reminiscence recalls a schoolmarm who taught for twenty five years and never loved a day, with hints of a daughter of a senator and a long journey by foot or horse. The passage mixes dated phrases, travel notes, and personal traits, preserving a glimpse of 19th century schooling and social ties.

Merrinelt Sen George Mirrifield Reid Dileearis

Telegraph briefs on wartime, politics and society

Fragmented telegraph briefs report sinking of a Japanese vessel, troop movements, and wartime data. Other items cite pensions, exports, imports and legal notices. Mentions Topeka growth, Colombia export taxes, Canaan broadcasts, and local crimes and riots. Includes religious society notes and cherry picking anecdote.

Yale Harvard Boat Races Favor Yale Freshmen and Varsity

New London reports Yale favored in both races at the Yale Harvard regatta. Freshmen race at 4 PM with odds 6 to 2 against Yale, while Yale varsity leads at 5 to 4. The main event follows at 6:30 PM over four miles downstream with Yale racing east and Harvard west.

New London Yale Cher Harvard

Court Intervenes In Cattle Case

Denver June 27 Judge Hallett of the United States district court granted a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Edward H Reid a cattle shipper from Omaha who had been convicted in Arapaho county court of shipping cattle into the state without a signed bill of health from the state inspector and sentenced to six months in the county jail The writ is returnable Saturday If the federal court sustains the state court decision the National Live Stock Association plans to appeal to the United States Supreme Court.

Denver Hallett United States District Court Edward H. Reid Omaha Arapaho County Texas National Live Stock Association United States Supreme Court

Fire at Lehigh Valley Freight House Drowns Several

A fire at the Lehigh Valley freight house along Buffalo creek broke out this afternoon and engulfed the building. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze as flames drove several workers into the creek. Reports indicate several men perished in the flooding water. Authorities are investigating the cause and identifying victims.

Buffalo Lehigh Valley Buffalo Creek

Prominent Iowa Official Dies Suddenly in Marshalltown

Jacob B. Pence ex deputy internal revenue collector for northern Iowa and former Marshall County sheriff collapsed and died of heart failure in Marshalltown on June 27.

Marshalltown Jacob B. Pence Internal Revenue Northern Iowa Marshall County

Bubonic Plague Report From Portugal and Other Notices

Correspon dencial reports 12 plague cases and four deaths at Oporto Portugal amid a rush of other items. Wreck of Passenger Train No 22 on St Paul road kills Engineer Wash Snow, with 38 years service and 1.5 million miles. Texas oil ruling and governor condition updates accompany a mix of humor and brief notices.

Madrid The Correspondencial Oporto Portugal Miliea Yortage Wis St. Paul Scanal

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