31 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1902
Page
1
Storm havoc storms through Pittsburgh area and across Tennessee and Michigan, causing widespread destruction. Dozens injured in Knoxville church collapse. several drowning cases reported in Nashville area flood events. River town wrecks include Belle McGowan and damaged bridges. railroads and mills suffer heavy losses. Saginaw mill sugar assets reportedly moving toward trust control.
The Rev Granville Lowther was found guilty of heresy by a church court and expelled from the Methodist body. He refused to sign a pledge not to teach the charged doctrines and departed to seek a denomination more aligned with his views.
Pretoria March 31 The efforts of Acting President Selwi lik to open a contribution with Steyn former president of the Orange Free State have failed De Wet and Steyn crossed the main railroad line going west escorted by Vannieklek and Vandemerwe traced to Doris Gibonut thirty miles northwest of Helibrot road Orange River colony by Colonel Garrett
Detroit March 31 Two weeks ago Mamie Wright a dressmaker reported to police that Charles Patterson robbed her of 200 dollars and 250 in currency. She swore out a warrant for his arrest and he faced examination in court. Testimony failed as she revealed she had a marriage certificate dated March SS The officer was dismissed after testifying that Mamie could not be compelled to testify against her husband. Five other items follow from Carbondale and other locations including appeals in Sullivan case and other local notes.
Miss Ellen M Stone United States missionary arrives in London after a perilous journey from Vienna amid conflicting reports about Tsilka and Macedonia. She thanks supporters, recalls danger, and says she yearns to return home as crowds press for details of the kidnapping case and its aftermath in Bulgaria and Turkey.
An article describes a locomotive engineer Rufus Janman enduring a year of extensive facial skin grafts after a wreck. A surgeon rebuilt eyelids and a new chin, with hair growth concealing prior scars. Meanwhile, Rufus Janman met Miss Ida Rogers on a ship and plans a spring wedding. Additional notes cover Isle Royale hotel plans, a $750 murder reward in Missouri Valley, and Miss Julia Lamont’s improving health.
Aaron Hughes age 67 acquitted after four hours of deliberation in Nashville in the murder case linked to the Charles Davis lynching. He aided the mob but did not pull the rope. Ten weeks of trials expected. other defendants facing similar outcomes and some to be released. Cecil Rhodes remains viewed in Cape Town as fifteen thousand observers saw the body. Call for reciprocity meeting in Chicago to nationalize the Western Reciprocity League.
Captain George W. Streeter jailed on murder charges cites counter charges against New York financiers and prominent businessmen. He claims they plotted to injure him over his Lake Michigan shoreline claim known as the District of Lake Maned. A fight with rival guards led to a death. Streeter filed a complaint accusing George Wahl Senator Charles Finesti ons McNeill Seeker Henry N. Cooper and others. Five men were released on $1,000 personal bonds.
Attorney General to decide if clubs must follow constitutional prohibits on color or servitude in a national federation effort. A Chicago club women’s committee seeks guidance from Attorney General on constitutionality of actions proposed by the General Federation in Los Angeles.
Mareh, 191X. Alexant D Forbes president of the People's Yookami Trust Co. dies in Rockford aged 70. Meanwhile in Elgin Miss Grace Lane, daughter of James Lane, trustee of the northern Minots hospital, is seriously ill in Los Angeles from smallpox after possible exposure. Also news notes an Iron Molders' Union nationwide 5 percent wage increase in stove plants under an agreement with the National Defense association.
Washington reports James R. Garfield son of the late President Nortiell has accepted a civil commissioner position offered about ten days earlier by President Roosevelt. He will take the place April first, as the Ohio field election law requiring sworn campaign expense statements was repealed.
An interstate church disturbance erupts during services. Five men and seven others beaten and expelled after a riot led by church trustees. Police seize the group as disorder breaks out amid claims by Anna White, a Battle Creek prophet, while worshippers scramble and pews topple.
Emperor Wilhelm's yacht Meteor sustained slight damage in a trial spin today. In crime news, the Clem ents murder trial jury found Clements guilty of first degree murder, sentencing him to life. Edith Holcom Travis was slain after promising to marry him but marrying Edw a Davis instead. In politics, Rep. Babcock of Wisconsin shifted to support reporting the Payne Cuba reciprocity bill. Other items note Brown favored for a Republican seat and an aged man’s death by suicide in Indianapolis. Strong passenger lineup aboard Kinutsebou includes May Yohe and Captain Putnam Bradlee. The World Conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meets April 6 at Lamont.
Albert T. Patrick, convicted of William Marsh Rice murder, married Addie M. Francis in the Tombs by contract under a new state law allowing such unions before two witnesses. Patrick’s father and sister witnessed the ceremony.
Roosevelt attends the December 1 to April 9 event in Charleston. Strikes end, wages shift, and several industrial and financial shifts are reported including a Cr cinmall carriage workers settlement and a Wilson Sash and land company revenue note. The United Kingdom quarterly revenue, a Chicago bank closure, and unions in small towns feature among broader economy news. A Cuban mission offer and a US Spain friendship treaty are noted amid international developments. The report also covers a murder suspicion in a rural area and a bishopric appointment in Sioux City.
The first American canal lock, built in 1790 by Northwestern Pur company, remains a relic near the Soo canal site. It measures 38 feet long, 8 feet 9 inches wide, with a nine foot lift and two and a half foot depth, and was severely damaged in the War of 1812. Early fur traders used the waterway to move small cargoes of furs. Snouia Se Leacer. A public figure who advocates war should lead the first troops, says a Memphis newspaper editorial.
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