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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
1
Washington June 27 conferees on the agricultural appropriation bill face a possible deadlock over the meat inspection amendment. Senator Proctor urged reporting the disagreement to both houses, while house conferees refused. A compromise proposal framed for discussion may form the basis of a final agreement.
Washington June 27 The president nominated Major James L Lusk Consul general at Bangkok Siam to be a member of the Mississippi river commission Also listed were Walter T Duggan for brigadier general Irwin B Laughlin for the commission Louis J Rosenberg for Seville Spain and Robert J Thompson for Hanover Germany plus other nominations
Paris June 27 Finance Minister Poincar t introduced a budget showing a deficit of 50 million dollars due to extraordinary military preparation in the Moroccan crisis and a further 30 million tied to increased expenditures from international reforms. A loan is suggested to cover the first deficit and tax rearrangements for the second.
St Louis June 27 The national committee of the people's party met in annual conference with delegates from nearly every state. The gathering, resembling a convention, will adjourn tomorrow evening after discussing the political situation.
Berlin reports Germany and Austria deny claims they are bolstering forces on the Russian frontier amid unrest in Russia. The foreign office states no precautions are being taken and dismisses the rumor as unfounded.
Boston reports the 1904 Republican State Committee summoned to testify in the case of Robert G. Proctor secretary to United States Senator Lodge charged with larceny of 225 dollars from John G. Bestgen of Quincy. Bestgen says he paid 225 dollars for a campaign contribution and Proctor kept the money. La Follette battles to limit trainmen's workday to 16 hours as Senate rolls on with long, stubborn votes before an executive session and early adjournment.
Harrisburg June 27 the Democratic state convention nominated a temporary chairman Michael Ryan of Philadelphia The platform praises Bryan and denounces the Republican conversion as hypocritical It pledges the party to rule by the people against federated tyranny and corporate manipulation It also backs stricter election and food laws and prohibits corporate political contributions Milwaukee convention follows with about 700 delegates and hints at Bryan endorsement and tariff revision as key aims
Edna Fritz, a young girl picking cherries in Oskaloosa Iowa, was locked in a closet with a woman who attacked her with a razor. The struggle left Fritz badly cut but alive. the assailant, Mrs Frank Parr, is jailed on a murder attempt charge. Also noted, Terre Haute Mayor Bidaman faces impeachment proceedings over alleged failure to enforce laws.
New Haven June 27 William H Taft secretary of war was elected to Yale's corporation to replace Chauncey M Depew. In alumni remarks Justice Brewer praised Taft while criticizing his view that he knew better than Filipinos what they want and warned against liberty rights disappearing. Moody announced suits against many railroads for safety violations. Atlantic Coast Line led with 52 violations.
Miss Elizabeth MacLannan testified in Judge Landis's hearing on Zion City property ownership that John Alexander Dowie, during a trip to Mexico and Jamaica, was delirious most of the time and believed the German emperor would visit him. She said Dowie dressed for the event and awaited the emperor, while believing prayers had prevented war and would bring money.
Washington June 27 brief resume from official records of yesterday's proceedings in both houses. Senate sent the rate oil back to conferees Tillman and others and passed naval appropriation while receding from an amendment on Port Royal. House omnibus public buildings bill about 21 million dollars quickly passed. Senate requested another conference on railroad rate bill and livestock transit time capped at 36 hours. Conference reports on military academy appropriation and port measures also passed.
Kansas City born chemist Dr B W Lindberg of Hahnemann Medical College reports chemical tests of market hamburgers salamis sausages and frankfurters show sulphites in all samples from two packing houses and in two of five from others. He had begun the probe before current agitation.
A $60,000 jewel robbery at the Thaw mansion two weeks earlier was disclosed last night. Police are actively pursuing suspects as investigators review clues and canvass the city for leads.
A severe hail storm swept Knox county near Creighton Nebraska on June 27 causing extensive crop damage over a two by eleven mile area. Glass smashed on north and west building sides and some livestock reported killed though no injuries were confirmed. Railroads Offer Reduced Fare to Kansas and Iowa for 12 days starting June 29 following Governor Hoch’s request.
The Elkhart County Trust Company filed in court charges against the American Mutual Life Insurance Company and its officers, including Samuel E. Barney and William M. Barney, alleging conspiracy to defraud. A receiver was appointed for the company after earlier filings.
Washington reports the government spent 100000 to extradite and try Green and Gaynor. Attorney General Moody wrote to Chairman Tawney detailing a deficiency appropriation. Of the amount, 22500 goes to foreign counsel whose services began years ago and finished with the trial in Savannah.
New York June 27 Harry Walker reports Richard Croker former leader of Tammany Hall sent a letter hoping to live to see William Jennings Bryan elected president of the United States.
The nation knew him as Immortal J. N. He died today at the state hospital for the insane in Toledo. For years he wandered the country paying no hotel bills or railroad fares. He was harmlessly crazy and widely known.
Clifford Smith a St. Paul railroad contractor was shot and killed near Kenosha Wisconsin today by Bradley an employee of the company. The fatality followed a dispute over a story Bradley alleged Smith had told. Bradley escaped.
Yale University awarded Benjamin D. Magruder, justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, a doctor of laws at the commencement exercises in New Haven. Also reported: Thomas Waggamann, former Catholic University treasurer, died of cancer near Annapolis, Maryland, after a loss of over $4,000,000 in a past year.
St Paul jury says six secret indictments under state anti trust law against printing firm members allege a bid rigging scheme to keep bids up on state printing. Other items note Wilhelmina II health and a canal commission engineer’s leave. Parliaments in St Petersburg discuss revolutionary propaganda aimed at troops.
New York June 27 Harry K Thaw in Tombs on murder charge had an uneventful first night. He slept well and read newspapers this morning showing interest in the case. His wife’s planned visit, letters from women, and consideration of stimulant limits noted as doctors plan for rest. Investigations expand with new witnesses and inquest details pending.
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