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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt asks Congress to act this session on multiple measures including prohibition of child labor, employer liability with comprehensive coverage, swift injunctive process in labor disputes, and major amendments to Interstate Commerce and Antitrust laws. He urges speed in hearings and calls for receiverships to protect creditors while returning assets.
San Francisco reports William Kent of Kentfield the land donor to a national park has received many letters from Chicago friends urging him to run as a Republican candidate for U S senator in Illinois. He was formerly a Chicago alderman and will travel to Chicago soon to confer with supporters.
The president proposes changes to antitrust law to clarify enforcement. He warns about broad impact on labor and farmers groups and business organizations, risking disruption of cooperative movement and modern commerce. He suggests that contracts in restraint of trade remain illegal but allow a government authority to evaluate and approve certain agreements.
Washington report states United States Judge Lenbeus L. Wilfley of China will not face impeachment. Special committee finds highhanded conduct but insufficient basis for removal, with possible executive action on contracts within sixty days.
Springfield March 25 voters facing an anti saloon measure will see a new angle as city saloons may close for two to three days before the election. The plan, pushed by liquor dealers and favored by a loyalist clique, aims to show the capital city under the order of things and spark a revulsion against the saloon.
The steamer Columbia towing a show boat sank at lock 18 in the Ohio River above Parkersburg today. The crew and actors aboard were rescued. Officials say a signal misunderstanding caused the accident.
Omaha March 25 Ignatius J Dunn chosen by the Nebraska delegation to the democratic national convention to nominate Bryan for president Dunn serves as city attorney of Omaha.
The American car, leader in the New York to Paris race, arrived in San Francisco at 4 40 pm and received a tremendous ovation from local motorists. Sugar prices also pushed up 10 cents a hundred across all grades in New York market today.
Paris reports the senate backed the deputies in a bill to convert a separation decree into divorce after three years on demand by either spouse. The debate traced France’s rising divorces since 1886, stirring public sensationalism from Paul Bourget’s play A Divorce and public protests, with Bourget predicting a move toward free union despite moral objections.
Chicago reports reveal the coroner's jury found Jeremiah Averbuch died from gunshot wounds inflicted by George M. Shippy and James Foley, concluding self defense as Averbuch intended to assassinate the police chief. The inquest detailed the events at Lincoln Place and Hamilton Court on March 2, 1908.
Nashville reports a raucous Republican state convention to elect presidential electors with clashes between Evans and Brownlow factions. Police restored order as a white and a Black man were arrested. Separate factions held meetings. Indiana and Illinois political notes continue with endorsements and platform talks.
New York report details a bank run at 240 Elizabeth Street caused by a Black Hand plot. Five thousand depositors gathered outside with threats and weapons after Pasquale Pati killed an Italian demanding money, prompting his flight. The bank, once called the Italian J. P. Morgan, had recent currency chaos from a bomb blast. Pati, acquitted in the Pelletro killing, has faced ongoing Black Hand threats and an attempted arson at his Brooklyn home as he left the city for the south.
In Annapolis on March 25 the Democratic majorities in both Maryland houses elected former Governor John Walter Smith to fill the late William Pinckney Whyte’s unexpired U.S. Senate term, with Ex-Governor Smith already chosen for the full term starting March 4, 1909. Republicans abstained, citing federal law about vacancy timing, while Governor Crothers may appoint Smith if the Senate disputes the election. In Vermont, also on March 25, former Governor John W. Stewart of Middlebury was named to the U.S. Senate by Governor Fletcher Proctor to fill Redfield Proctor’s vacancy. Stewart’s term ends at the upcoming fall session.
Washington dispatch reports the battle fleet will visit China Australia and Japan and return by Washingtons birthday to allow President Roosevelts participation before retirement ten days later. The cabinet will decline all future invitations and a faster departure from San Francisco is considered. Admiral Evans notes progress in target practice at Magdalena Bay with nine ships finished. Also updates on Governor Guilds unchanged condition and Sir Henry Campell Bannermans worsening health.
Washington reports summarize yesterday’s two house actions. In the Senate the currency bill neared exclusive consideration, with Senator Aldrich signaling a final status move and Senator La Follette concluding part three of his remarks. Adjournment came at 4:10 p.m. today. In the House, a pledged filibuster aimed at forcing Republican action on the employee bill and related measures, with Representative Williams of Mississippi leading a resistance to house actions, followed by adjournment later in the day.
Washington March 25 Minority Leader Williams told Republican members they must pass the employers liability bill and measures on campaign contribution publicity and free wood pulp and free print paper or Democrats will block all other legislation by refusing unanimous consent. He said the time had come to force the GOP to transact business demanded by the people. General debate on the agricultural appropriation bill continued. Japanese Baron Dies in Tokyo Baron Yanosuke Iwasaki died this morning.
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