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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1902

Page

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Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Bill Amid Debate

Washington March 15 After a prolonged debate the senate yesterday passed the ship subsidy bill the final vote 42 to 31 Allison and Dolliver Iowa Spooner and Quarles Wisconsin Proctor and Dillingham Vermont Republicans voted against final passage McLaurin North Carolina voted for it Amendments adopted but failed to alter the bill Vest amendments for free ship and other provisions were rejected Patterson Colorado proposed exclusion of Chinese crew members was rejected Speener measure giving Congress power to amend or repeal the act without impairing contracts was approved The bill locks out foreign ships regardless of ownership Other items note Cochran Missouri condemned the government Boer war criticized by a speaker and a local grievance questioned by Wachter Maryland A Cuban tariff conference ended in deadlock with no agreement Washington March 18 The Cuban tariff arbitrating conference adjourned without action due to deadlock

Washington Senate Allison Dolliver Iowa Spooner Quarles Wisconsin Procetor Dillingham Vertont DHL McLaurin Lough Carolina Friends Frye Ted Commerce Vest Patterson Colorado Speener Congress Cochran White Cochran Missouri Lange Wachter Maryland Payne Conferrees

Works of Anarchists In New Jersey and Political News

A failed assassination attempt on Rev. Houst of Elizabeth New Jersey is blamed on Italian anarchists after the minister condemned the perpetrators and warned them to leave the country. Separately, congressional actions discuss conspiracy law, injunctions, and strikes. Other items cover pension bureau plans, a potential postmaster general appointment, military leadership moves, and a proposed national good roads fund.

Sue Teissers-by Houst

Heinrich Is Home From Hamburg Arrival With Prince Henry

New York dispatch reports the steamer Deutschland arrived in Hamburg at 3 this afternoon with Prince Henry aboard, according to a cable grand.

New York Hamberg American Line Steaster Deutschland Prince Henry Hamburg

Riots in St Petersburg as 10000 join large student demonstration

March 17 1901 saw more than ten thousand students fill streets near Our Lady of Kazu cathedral prompting massive police and military response. About 500 arrests were reported amid sporadic clashes. czarina narrowly avoids witnessing the violence as crowds clash with cavalry and infantry.

St. Petersburg Toon Thievy HU Yyth la Dents Reed Czarina St. Petersmitz Cathural of Our Lady of Kazu Vetrora St. Veter St. Paul Cemackk Gid Mde

Victims of Wave Drowning Lifesavers at Chatham Mass

March 1 19xx seven life savers perished at Cay Meath station while aiding shipwreck victims from the stranded barge. Keeper Marshall N. Elridge and crew Eliott Eitendrick Osborn Chase, Edger Spall, and others died. rescuers Lemuel Ellis and Elmer Mayo survived. Victims include William H. Mack Cleveland and Captain Christian Olsen Boston among the drowned.

Chatham Mass Cay Meath Ellix Elmer Mayo William I. Mack Cleveland, O Boutelle Towing and Transportation Company City Marshall N. Eliredge Chat Harwich Marshall N. Ejredee South Chatine Edger Spall Elijet Eitendrick Osborn Chase Arthur Rogers North Harwich Isaac Thomas Poge South Chatham Valentine Nickerson William HM. Mack Cleveland Christian Olsen Robert Molwnwnx Boston Walter A. Zeved Manuel Enos Cottage City Lemuel Ellis Mayo

Shortage of 100000 in embezzlement case shocks New York

New York March 1k Max C Mayer confidential manager of Rath bone and Sons brokers was arrested today charged with embezzlement of 100000.

New York Max C. Mayer Rathbone & Sons

Search Is in Vain in Quest for Daughter’s Marriage

St Joseph Michigan March 18 Marathon A Martin of St Louis retired manufacturer came seeking his daughter Katherine who left Friday with George A Hay for Chicago. He opposed the match due to poverty of the bride. Marriage records failed to disclose their plans at the courthouse. Under state law he cannot prevent the marriage and suspects a note misinformed him. He returned home.

St. Joseph Mich

Burglary Case Bond Forfeited After No-Show

In St Louis on March ts, Jobo Ko Murrell, a member of the house of delegates, was indicted in connection with a suburb France deal. The war ended in the evil court today as the defendant failed to appear and his bond of 25,000 was forfeited. The bond was signed by KE E Murrell, brother of the defendant.

St. Louis Mareh Ts Jobo Ko Murrell House of Delegates France KE. E. Murrell

Deaf and Dumb Asylum Fire in Jackson Michigan

State institution for the deaf and dumb in Jackson is on fire feared to be totally destroyed. Marel reports that fire destroyed the building and fifty inmates were safely evacuated with Que bune among the deceased.

Deaf and Dumb Asylum Jackson, Mich Marel Que Bune

Mystery in the Fife Case and Other March News

A note in the Stewart Fife murder case hints at a witness who could reveal the killer. Defense attorney James W. Boyd acknowledges the anonymous letter and says it may alter the trial trajectory. Also reports of Miss Stone’s gratitude for release, a Missouri water flow change, Bulgarian-Turkish clash, butter dish production, a private frozen to death, Saginaw city quarrels driving women to Bay City, two industrial deaths, Boston Revolutionary Monument ceremony, and a passing cold wave with deadly Minot death remarks.

James W. Boyd Stewart Fife Frank Liecharidsen Sammion Boyd T Dave Richardson Mto Jomies Miss Stone Erin Tsuka

Chaffee Warns Civil Officers to Strictly Follow Policy

General Chaffee orders final civil authority supremacy in the Philippines and cautions brigades to avoid military interference. He demands strict discipline, prohibits unauthorized arrests, and directs officers to cooperate with civil authorities while preventing friction and abuses by troops.

Washington Philippines Chaffee Manila Fifth Separate Brigade Operatins Holle Inces Eivil Philipp Commis Youu Ain Geeral Philippine Commission Para

New York Man Wins Doorkeeper Post in Senate

Washington March 1s When the house item Frank E Lyan of Cuba New York was elected doorkeeper to succeed the late W J Grenn The house then resumed consideration of the river and harbor bill.

Washington Frank E.lyan Cuba, Y Wee W. J. Grenn

Cost Four Lives Tragedy Near Murphysboro Train Derailment

A mobile and Ohio freight train was derailed north of Murphysboro leaving four men dead and three others injured. The victims were Jas Kyson, William Manly, and Alexander Smith. The incident began when the crew climbed into a box car at Ava and were ordered off by the conductor. A defective drawhead caused the train to split and two sections crashed, scattering merchandise at Oraville.

Murphysboro Mobile and Ohio Tupelo Miss Jaskyson William Manly Alexander Smith Avaami Oraville

Western Union names new Western division superintendent

The Western Union Telegraph Company announces that the district superintendent at St Louis has been tendered and accepted the role of general superintendent of the western division with headquarters in Chicago, effective April 1, succeeding Col RL C Clowry who was recently elected president and general manager.

Chi Re. Pa Wk Western Union Telegraph “Company St. Louis Western Division Chicago RL C Clawry

Affects the Sale of Beer in Michigan Case

A Michigan judge in Marquette County rendered a decision affecting beer sales by requiring payment of tax via a liquor levy. The ruling holds that outsiders may not sell product through agents without proper tax, impacting Chicago Milwaukee and Minneapolis brewers with upper peninsula trade. Weavers Strike Continues in Fall River

Michigan Imaba Mich Stone Marquette Clinton Woorstone Voorhis Ing

Global unrest and regional battlesbytes from March reports

Outbreaks and shifting control flood reports from Asia and the Caribbean. Kwangsi rebels seize Fang Sheng after Ma’s defeat. rebel advances threaten Kw ang Si Kwang Tung and Yunnan. Venezuelan insurgents gain ground on Margarita and Jinluan Grieze as government troops falter. British forces claim Boer east of Weyheid with casualties and prisoners, while Afghan pay woes spark unrest near Cabul. Albanian attack near Filata sparks casualties, and a naval communiqué cites gains by liberal forces west of the isthmus.

Hong Kong Kwang Si Fang Sheng Kwang Si Kwang Tung Yunnan Venezuela Port of Spain Bolly Jluan Grieze Island of Margarita Asuncion South Africa Pretoria Mareh Is Bruce Halton Weyheid Immett Botha Peshawer Punjab Cabul Afet Colon Panaghting

Federal Court Order Triggers Cherokee Hair Enrollments

In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on March 18 Cherokee Indians of Ketoowah society faced contempt charges for defying a federal court enrollment order. Prisoners were told their hair must be cut before enrolling, sparking defiant speeches before many relented and signed up. Geronimo seeks parole and U S citizenship after years as a military prisoner.

Muskogee I. T Dawes Commission Redbird Sith Geronime Washington Fort Sill Frank Armstrong Regular Army Geronimo Florida Everglades API

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