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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
1
Joliet reports former Governor John P. Altgeld died at the Hotel Munroe at 7:09 AM after collapsing during a pro Boer mass meeting speech. He suffered dizziness and severe vomiting, recovered consciousness briefly, then faded. doctors attributed death to cerebral hemorrhage following a brain seizure. The note on his wife was kept quiet.
In Joliet at the opera house ex-Gov John Altgeld spoke passionately for the Boer cause. After an impassioned appeal he collapsed from apparent stomach trouble or overexertion. Physicians treated him and said heart weakness was not primary. The incident occurred as he condemned British policy in South Africa and urged aid for Boer women and children.
A report claims American Winton Glass will test a new blowing machine in Alexandria, with a fenced plant and secrecy. Workers fear mass layoffs if the machine succeeds, and delegations from nearby towns plan to travel there as wires carry the news.
Ex supreme finance keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees Charles D Thompson was arrested in Port Heron Michigan on a sheriff’s complaint after he confessed a $57 000 shortage. Kansas City March 12 J W Bidwell aged 60 attempted suicide by ingesting arsenic after years as a cattle speculator and familiar figure at the stockyards. Sturgeon Bay Canal Open Milwaukee March 12 the Sturgeon Bay canal opened to navigation with the Goodrich steamer Iowa first through for the season, the earliest in twenty seven hours.
Washington reports indicate Republicans in the House may compromise on Cuban reciprocity with a 20 percent concession for two years. About 120 members attended a fourth conference. debate wandered over tariffs and the Cuban treaty, then adjourned without action.
Havana March 12 Miss A 1 Roosevelt with two companions reached Havana by the steamer Mascotte. In Monte Corio two games are completed and several draws noted. Margery and Tarrasch loom as top contenders if Margery wins or if Thratws faces Tarrasch, prizes shift among Isbury Jabkowski and Techmann as more draws are replayed.
Kiel March 12 Prince Henry will command the largest German naval squadron yet and sail to Cadiz for King Alfonso's coronation and then to England for King Edward VII's coronation. Wilhelmshaven Kiel yard workers expand battleships while Kaiser's aim is to project naval strength amid ceremonies. New York March 12 Prince Henry sailed home on the Deutsch, bidding farewell with visits and a rose badge to American guests.
In Chicago a 9 year old boy named John Owens was found bound to a telephone pole at Center and Clifton avenues after being chosen for a ritual called burn him at the stake. Walter Fowdin Peter Wolff and Robert Holden tied him as Joseph Gerkin witnessed and rescued the child. The father, a Chicago fire pipefitter, said he will seek warrants for the three boys.
Rev B J Kelly a former Human Catholic priest returns from California after learning Miss Josephine Smythe daughter of County Judge P F W Long was living with him as his niece in Lancaster California He consulted Bishop O Gorman who announced Kelly would be free to return to Elk Point Kelly admits the young woman visited him but says without his knowledge or consent He refuses to reveal her whereabouts Bishop O Gorman expected to arrange her return.
A cyclone and strong winds swept southern Dundas and nearby communities causing extensive fence destruction and damage to small farm buildings. One residence collapsed near Tartleett with no serious injuries. Heavy rainfall drenched the region, washing out Rock Island tracks east of Oakhin.
Lafayette Graff, 21, of Gloucester, killed his wife Mary Ann Graff, 19, in Camden. He then shot at the infant, missing, and wounded Susan Gowrie, 55, at the Gowie home where Mrs. Graff had sought refuge after leaving him. The suspect abducted the daughter earlier but she was recovered the next day.
Chicago March 12 Col R C Clowery vice president and general superintendent of Western Union Telegraph company was elected president succeeding Thomas E Eckert who retired Defeats Rebels Hong Kong March 12 Marshal Su arrived at the scene of the Kwang Si rebellion and suppressed Chow Su S uprising to restore order
Wessels and Wolmarans, Boer delegates in Washington, told President Roosevelt they do not seek intervention and want civilized warfare rules in place. They anticipate continuing the war for years, express support for humane conduct, and note Britain bears responsibility for wartime actions. Baron von Richthofen praises English German ties and urges balanced criticism as Methuen’s plight draws sympathy. Roscoe Lange, 6, dies from winter cholera in LaPorte after drinking melted snow.
Peoria March 12. The wage scale dispute between the United Mine Workers and Coal Operators associations in Illinois is described as extremely critical by both sides. An hourly strike appears imminent as tension rises over the coming year’s pay.
An explosion at the E I Dupont de Nemours Co powder plant near Keokuk Iowa kills two workers instantly and threats a third death while injuring three others badly. The blast at mill No 1034 destroys the building and hurls debris injuring several nearby workers including an unknown man.
Gen Frederick Funston of Kansas and the Philippines was cheered by Chicago Marquette club at a banquet last night. He arrived at 3 PM and immediately attended the reception before speaking against sympathy for the Filipinos, calling the up rising copper headism. Today Funston faced numerous events and functions in the city.
March 12 Benton Harbor report: Three Oaks, a dry town, faced a major courtroom clash as William Churchill the village druggist was sued in three damage actions by Charles Klute, Samuel Gable, and Henry Lowe who alleged whisky sales to their sons. A large fight followed, injuring all three plaintiffs with two suffering broken arms amid a saloonless town.
In Noblesville Indiana March 12 two boys James Smith sixteen and Clarence DeLuce were arrested after striking matches into the mow of the Jay Skodnybush livery barn and neighboring barns of Albert Fox and Tage Hill. The fire caused total losses exceeding four thousand dollars with limited insurance. Baker barely escaped death while saving property.
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