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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

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Peace congress OKs world league and arbitration pact

Chicago May 5 The second national peace congress finished with a call for a world league, obligatory arbitration for all but national life disputes, and a drive to curb armaments. Delegates praised recent Hague treaties and urged U S action to promote disarmament and international friendship. In sports, Eureka club hosted a round of wrestling where Frankie Neil from California won by disqualification of rival Young Britt after an early throw.

Chicago Joseph B. Moore Supreme Court of Michigan Bartholdt Missouri Johann Heinrich von Bernsdorff Wu Ting Fang Ballinger Congress United States Great Britain Eureka Athletic

Wrights Sail For Home After London Farewell

Wilbur and Orville Wright sail from London aboard the Kron Prinzessin Cecilie to New York after a large Area club farewell gathering. The aviators depart on May 5 following a British goodwill visit and successful overseas reception.

London Southampton Wilbur Orville Wright Cecilie New York

Relief urged as famine grips Hadjin and Adana district

May 5 dispatches report Hadjin facing severe famine with orphans cared by American missionaries crying for bread. Parliament approves 50 000 for Adana district relief. Turkish troops occupy Urumiah in northern Persia. Kurdish tribesmen disrupt Tabriz area. Beir ut unrest grows with anti Christian fear. 500 Turkish troops sent to Saadia and Beuriyul as Triumph steams toward Deurtyul with British consul onboard.

Hadjin Adaoa Constantinople Chamber of Deputies Adana Persia St. Petersburg Urumiah Urumia Tabriz Beirut Saadia Beuriyul Deurtyul

May Day Stunts By Wellsley Student In Boston Scene

Miss Alma Mosenfelder of Rock Island a Wellsley student performed May day stunts in Boston yesterday rolling hoops scrubbing statues and giving the Henrietta Matineau statue its first washing in 10 years Today the students are tired but happy.

Boston Mass Alma Mosenfelder Rock Island Wellsley Henrietta Matineau

Ambassador Bernsdorff Headlines Luncheon at Industrial Club

Count Johann Heinrich von Bernsdorff of Germany was guest of honor at a Chicago luncheon. He urged exchange of artists, educators, and works of art between the United States and Germany. The report also notes wrestling tactics disqualifying young Britt in boxing.

Chicago Johann Heinrich von Bernsdorff United States Germany Baltimore

May wheat hits new highs amid shortages and rumors

Wheat markets rally across New York Chicago and Columbus with May wheat touching 1.35 dollars, July at 1.22, and No 2 milling wheat reaching 1.60. Dry conditions in Kansas and Nebraska fuel bullish sentiment and reports of cash wheat tightness surface alongside chatter of a price-boosting pool.

New York Chicago Kansas Nebraska Columbus Ohio

Death at Own Action by To ledo Elk Captain Cook

In Toledo on May 5 Delirious from illness Captain William Cook a prominent Elk drillmaster and captain of the Elks Cherry Pickers leaped from a fourth story window and was instantly killed His daughter tried to intervene but could not stop the tragedy.

Captain Cook Toledo Ohio William Cook The Elks Cherry Pickers

Bill for Commission Government Passes State Senate With Ease

Springfield May 5 The senate passes a bill allowing cities to adopt a commission form of government and outlining the commission structure. Amendments fix saloon licenses at 1000 with 800 to cities and 200 to counties and require a county referendum with 5 percent petition. Some Cook county senators oppose.

STATE Senate Springfield Potter J and Hall Landee Cook County Humphrey Henson Hopkins Foss Shurtleff Ienson Decatur Illinois United States House Breidt John E. W. Wayman Illinois State’s Attorneys’ Association Harburgh Kleeman Lee O'Neil Browne Curtis Ilinois 46Th General Assembly

Lincoln Votes Dry Saloon Ban Shifts City Power

Lincoln Neb May 5 by a solid majority the city voted out saloons for a year electing D L Love mayor and a Republican council minority Democrats held the city ticket for four years. Three saloon propositions were offered with options for 6:30 closing or complete prohibition while leaving the issue to the council if rejected.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln D. L. Love Leity

Deposed Ruler Riches Revealed Amid Istanbul News

Constantinople May 5 The commission inventorying the imperial palace at Yildiz found notes of 250000 pounds and a large jewelry hoard including a rosary valued at 375000 dollars Papers show Abdul Hamid held over 5 million dollars in foreign bank deposits and the affair follows broader parliamentary actions in Cook County and Illinois involving bills on salaries, road weights, safe purchases, and legal reforms.

Constantinople com_mission Yildiz Abdul Hamid

Taft Opposes Income Tax In Wave Of Legislation

President Taft faces opposition to an income tax as a committee bill on charitable penal and reformatory institutions becomes a Thursday special order. Senator Dunlap rolls out a new primary bill. House bill 318, the innkeepers bill, passes and awaits the governor. Senator Ball introduces a measure to bar city licenses to non citizens or those not naturalized.

Springfield England France Germany John J. McLaughlin Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Organized Labor Special Commission Deneen Senate Ilinois Dunlap Ball United States

Taft doubts early adjournment amid tariff debate

Washington May 5 President Taft after talks with senators and representatives sees little chance for congress to adjourn before June 15 or July 1 He favors income tax only as a last resort and suggests deficiency remedies against the tariff act first to inheritance then to a corporation tax Reading the tariff bill proceeds in the Senate with sessions from noon to 5 o'clock Dolliver resumes on woolen and cotton schedules warning any unamended bill would trigger another country-wide demand for revision

Washington Taft Congress Senate Dolliver

Prison Terms Fixed in Municipal Graft Cases in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on May 5 Judge Frazier sentenced W. W. Ramsey former National Bank president Captain John F Klein councilman Joseph C Wasson and William Brand former councilmen H M Bolger hotel keeper Charles Colbert and John Colbert in municipal graft cases All received prison terms ranging from two years in the penitentiary with a $1000 fine to one year and six months with a $500 fine.

Pittsburg Criminal Court Frazier W. W. Ramsey National Bank John F. Klein Joseph C. Wasson William Brand H. M. Bolger Charles Colbert John Colbert

Missouri AG Charges Railroads With Anti-Trust Violation

Jefferson City May. Missouri Attorney General SAMO feral Wajor files quo warranto in Missouri Supreme Court against 16 railroads over alleged conspiracies to fix passenger rates and walloped freight rates in violation of state anti trust laws. Alternative writ returnable June 1. Case linked to bid to restore 3 cent passenger fare after Federal Judge McPherson ruled rate laws confiscatory.

Missouri Jefferson City Samo Feral Wajor Missouri Supreme Court Attorney General McPherson

CANNOT REACH BOYLE CASE Alleged Kidnaping of Willie Whitla

Mercer May 5 With a larceny trial delaying the Boyle kidnapping case for Billy Whitla prosecutors plan to call forty or fifty witnesses. Boyle shows low spirits and dreads the ordeal as the docket weighs on him. Photographers convene in Springfield with a large Illinois turnout as Daddy Lively speaks.

Willie Whitla Mercer James H. Boyle Billy” Whitla Boyle Photographers In Convention Springfield Illinois Photographers’ Association Daddy” Lively Southern School of Photographers Mintville Tenn

Senate Debates Tariff Policies And Income Tax Remarks

Yesterday in Congress the Senate heard sharp debate led by Senator Dolliver on tariff methods while Senator Aldrich listened. Democrats remained quiet as Republicans dominated the discussion on tariffs, with Borah arguing the income tax merits court consideration. Bradley urged extending protective duties to jute. Adjourned at 5 11. House not in session.

Washington Congress Senate Dolliver Iowa Aldrich Borah So- Ea Court of the United States Bradley Kentucky Massachusetts

Persia Granted a Constitution Proclaimed by Shah

Teheran May 5 A proclamation granting a constitution to Persia has been signed and issued by the shah Elections will be held under the new electoral law to be published soon and should be completed by July 19 when deputies assemble at Teheran

Teheran Persia

Roosevelt Holds Record as Slayer in Protectorate

Nairobi reports Roosevelt killed two more big lions and now holds the protectorate record. Since last Saturday he has bagged five lions and one lioness, solidifying his standing among big-game hunters in the region.

Nairobi

Well Known Editor Edwin D. Coe Dies in Wisconsin

Edwin D. Coe, department commander of the Wisconsin G A R and former Whitewater Register editor, died today from heart, liver, and kidney complications. He served 10 years as U S pension agent in Milwaukee and was a newspaper man for 40 years, including a term as president of the Wisconsin Press Association.

Edwin D. Coe Wisconsin

First arrest in sugar fraud case is made

New York May 5 Federal prosecutors began criminal proceedings stemming from the government suit against American Sugar Refining Co that uncovered under weighing of imports. Thomas Keho a longtime Brooklyn docks checker was arrested charged as one of the men who manipulated the scales causing the company to pay 2,134,000 in back duties.

New York American Sugar Refining Company Thomas Keho Checker Brooklyn

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Wrights SAIL Europe Bost Frankie Neil Stratford On Avon House of Commons Sunol Philadelphia New Town Square Columbia Burlington B. Hershey Everett Ruth Neb Omaha Dahlman James C. Dahlman W! Clyde Jones Industrial Commission Shah Roosevelt
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