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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
1
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee explains a tariff revision that would raise rates if House bill passes, and includes an inheritance tax provision. Estimated revenue under customs provided for is 300 million dollars per year.
Washington March 17 Chairman Payne opened the tariff bill debate detailing a plan to issue Panama canal bonds to cover the canal purchase costs and boost revenues. The measure lowers or raises duties on various goods, taxes tea, increases cigaret taxes, and places several items on the free list or altered duty schedules amid a wider revenue push.
Havana reports indicate the Vueltas uprising in Santa Clara province is more serious than authorities admit. A cabinet meeting was held and an official statement was promised. President Gomez has received many telegrams pledging loyalty and support for the republic.
Washington reports prospects of a rare move as Speaker drafts committees including printing mileage and accounts while Ways and Means tops the list. Minority Leader Clark withholds approval of Harrison of New York and Broussard of Louisiana amid discontent over their belt fight. Broussard may accept. Harrison may refuse, prompting possible house action.
Charlottesville March 17 John Armstrong Chanter of New York brother of Lewis Stuyvesant Chanter then in Astor family shot and killed an Englishman named Millard who was employed by Chanter The Englishman is said to have beaten his wife who fled to the Chanler country home for protection
In Kewanee Illinois on Monday night the entire coal house in Samuel Seidmans yard at Vine and Seventh streets was loaded onto a wagon leaving wheel marks. Police pursue leads as Seidman offers a reward for the return of his structure.
A Boston and Maine train departing Highland station lost braking power and rammed through barriers at Windsor station Montreal. It broke into the ladies waiting room, killing a young girl and injuring 18 to 20 others including passengers and staff. some may die. The fireman failed to stop the train as brakes refused to work.
Danyjile II March 17. Westville coal miner William Brooks was denied naturalization after three firm pledges to follow the miners union over the law. The judge said no man who would choose union over law is fit for U S citizenship. Brooks sought a rehearing, claiming misunderstanding of the court questions.
A Lake Lanao dispatch reports hostile Moros attacked Lieutenant Furlong's Bordong detachment on March 7. In the ensuing clash eight Moros and two constabulary were killed, with two soldiers and one civilian wounded. Aid but also a desertion of rifles by constabulary afterward, as relief forces move from 25th Infantry and scouts.
George W. Taylor of Upper Alton pleaded guilty to defrauding the government of $17,000 by false representations to secure a pension. Federal Judge Humphrey fined him $5,000 and ordered a sentence in the Peoria workhouse in lieu of payment.
Illinois House again postponed action on the reapportionment bill. Henry Clay Cullom, brother of Senator Shelby M. Cullom, died at 70 at his daughter's home after a 10 day paralysis stroke. He left Peoria and was connected to the Cullom family lineage.
Springfield march 17 the house 77 to 64 tabled representative Brownbacks judicial apportionment substitute for senate bill with senate bill set for third reading next Wednesday the passage remained secret and supported by band of hope Republicans and Browne Democrats recount committee meanwhile rejected Adlai E Stevenson's governor recount petition finding no prima facie case and recommending dismissal no choice in oil 45th joint ballot for senator Hopkins 77 Foss 18 Shurtleff 18 Stringer 42 Mason 4 Lowden 2 W B McKinley 2 Sherman 2 Calhoun 1 Morris 24 Callahan 2.
In London, Reginald McKenna revealed Germany’s rapid dreadnought production, sparking Parliament’s alarm over Britain’s naval supremacy. Balfour noted Germany’s eight new ships last year, pressing for an absolute build strategy to sustain a one-power standard in first‑class ships. McKenna urged nearly 15 million dollars more for navy expansion to secure Britain’s shores and empire amid accelerating foreign shipbuilding.
Yesterday in Congress the tariff revision message dominated Senate business as members listened closely before adjourning at 12 18 p m. The House restored decorum with calm debate, applauding the tariff idea though the measure was not yet presented, and announced committee personnel amid a biennial lottery for seats before adjourning at 3 04 p m.
Paul Stanley, real name Sonnenborg, famed composer of "Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay," dies in Denver after a lingering illness. The popular songwriter lived with his wife in the city since the San Francisco earthquake.
Madison March 17 Deputy State Insurance Commissioner H L Ekern testified before the senatorial investigation committee that he received a $1000 check from Senator Isaac Stephenson as a contribution to La Follette's presidential campaign. He said the money went into a general fund contributed by friends of La Follette for campaign purposes. Ekern also said he personally received $600 from the fund for living expenses while promoting the La Follette campaign.
Long Beach March 17. Archaeologist B F Bond reports discovery of an ancient city ruins in the San Jacinto mountains containing about 1000 stone houses. Streets laid out in stone blocks, seven broad avenues at the city’s widest point. Bond will forward details to the Smithsonian for study.
United States Steel reports for the year ending December 31 gross receipts 482,308,000 down 274,707,000 from last year. Net earnings 91,848,000 a drop of 69,117,000. Surplus after charges 10,342,000 a decrease of 4,837,000.
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