26 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1910
Page
1
Italian volcano Etna continues to erupt as lava flows extend toward surrounding areas. Authorities warn residents to remain alert while monitoring teams track advancing lava paths and potential spillovers.
Etna eruptions continued with a lava river advancing from Castello towards Borrello and Belpasso covering about 25 miles. Devastation pressed on peasants who fled with belongings as crowds watched the fiery spectacle and prayers of Saint Joseph failed to halt the flow.
George W. Coleman confessed in Cambridge that he lost $180000 trying to break a faro bank in New York. He stated he took at least 50 trips to New York with Boston men who involved him in the gambling scheme.
Showers and thunderstorms develop tonight with cooler conditions on Sunday. The 7 am temperature is 55 degrees, wind 5 mph, precipitation 0.05 inches, water stage 7.9 feet with a 0.1 drop. Humidity 84 percent at 7 am, 24 percent at 7 pm. Astronomical notes include sun set 6:14, rise 5:48, moon rise 7:10 pm.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate refused to set a day for voting on the administration railroad measure, fearing lengthy debate. Senator Bailey said assurances exist of a vote before adjournment. In the House, the Norris resolution created a new rules committee, elected without debate, amid naval appropriation hearings with Bartholdt urging arbitration and a restrained but steady battleship program.
Chicago election officials void the local option petition for April 5 voting after a week of inquiry found many signatures from unregistered or fictitious individuals. The United Societies allegations substantiated, leading to the local option committee’s decision to abide by the ruling.
Washington March 26 A cordial Canadian tariff settlement is expected within days after talks between Canadian representatives and President Taft. A statement said negotiations had developed to a form that promises a friendly understanding and immediate resolution.
In New York on March 26 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers announced plans to press wage demands on all eastern railroads, framing them as requests for a readjustment. In Cleveland on March 26 Grand Chief Engineer Stone denied any general movement for wage adjustment on eastern lines.
A company of state militia from Farmington was ordered to Livermore Falls to assist the sheriff in maintaining order at the International Paper company mills where a strike is underway. The action was directed from Augusta on March 25.
A fire in Bloomfield New Jersey last night left the historic old Dutch Reformed church built in 1600 in ruins. The blaze started when grass burning in adjacent fields was set by mischievous boys.
A receiver was appointed for the Prairie Box Board company of Morris Illinois as liabilities reach 200000 dollars with assets of 125000 dollars.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the international convention of the United Mine Workers of North America dissolving session after leaders led by President Lewis Vice President McCullough and President-Elect Walker of the Illinois miners submitted pleadings signaling a split in the conference and ongoing internal discord.
Richmond Va March 26 Thomas F Ryan a noted millionaire appears on the verge of attaining a major life ambition by winning a United States Senate seat should a vacancy arise upon a death. He is regarded by informed locals as a leading candidate if such an event occurs.
Chicago March 26 Leo Stoeckel arraigned on manslaughter charge after allegedly starting the Fish fire by pouring benzine into a cigar lighter. A continuance was granted in the case.
The Easter Hat item notes a shift by Father America away from a central joint conference toward state level wage talks with Indiana and Pennsylvania operators to start April 7. It describes factions viewing the move as revolutionary and risking dissolution of the national conference for separate regional action.
Roosevelt was entertained by Americans in Cairo with a reception and brief address. He also attended songs and visited Al Baza University this afternoon. Major Roland Curtin Cheesman, 71, pension board reviewer and union veteran, died in Washington. L M Washburn of North Dakota, among Rock Island wreck victims, died in Marshalltown Iowa, raising the death toll to 50.
The Intercollegiate Football Rules Committee tentatively adopted rule changes including removal of the five yard at the snap, a seven man offensive line, prohibition of the flying tackle, division of play into four 15 minute periods, no pushing or pulling of the runner, and an onside kick limit of 20 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.
Special correspondence recounts Champ Clark’s detailed view of the house rules clash. Clark recalls a 29 hour session and a 191 to 155 victory against Republicans with broad Democratic support and vigorous nationwide congratulations.
Fire in the Fish Building kills several occupants including Ethel Anderson 18 and Veronica McGrath 17. Ethel Lichtenstein 18 leaped from the sixth floor as flames raged. Listed victims include Rose Brunke 17 Minor Bell 38 Hannah Burden 30 William Green 24 Henry Mitchell 40 Bert St Clair 28 Lillian Sullivan 16 Mary Wargo 20 Gertrude Quinn 20.
An explosion tore through a workshop as a five gallon can burned while a worker was repairing a third floor, a sheet of flame nearly blinded him. He recalls a spark-producing lighter possibly igniting the flare and dropping the benzine can as the blaze shot up. An investigation will review building fire escapes.
H D McDonald a former British officer shot his wife of six weeks then killed himself in Fairfield Iowa The tragedy traced to his multiple relationships and a letter to J E McDaniel exposed his deceit The coat lining bore a captain’s British Army pendant indicating service in India and South Africa before moving to Chicago and later Fairfield
North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges elects officers at its closing session. President George W. Benton Indianapolis. Secretary Thomas A. Clark University of Ti. Treasurer J. E. Armstrong Chicago. Vice presidents Edward D. Eaton Beloit College and Homer H. Seerley Iowa State Teachers College.
William Marker, former cashier of the First National Bank of Tipton Indiana, was convicted of embezzling 100000 dollars of bank funds today in Indianapolis. The case details allege misuse of bank funds while in office.
The Ballinger Pinchot committee denied Brandeis request to call Secretary Ballinger as a witness for the prosecution. Senator Nelson said Ballinger would testify later during his side, with cross examination rights. Stephen Birch of the Morgan Guggenheim syndicate testified on Guggenheim influence in Alaska.
In New Orleans on March 26 no report confirms General Bonilla is traveling to lend funds to Nicaraguan insurgents. The Honduras exiled leader, deposed after Zelaya’s two year war, is said to bring about $12,000 to support insurgent representatives.
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