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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1901

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Market Rollercoaster as Northern Pacific Surges on May Day

New York May 9 trading opened with heavy declines across most securities except Northern Pacific, which jumped from 170 to over 1000 as delivery on the North Pacific was announced not to be demanded today. Amid rumors and bank movements the market showed wild swings before closing erratic and high.

New York Rock Exchange Northern Pacific Kubo & Look Morthers Pacife Charles KR. Steckels Spd United States Steel Hig Omeret Sanoua Cemmat Galiatis National Bank Sity W. H. Browner J. T

Presidential Party Heads Floral Parade Highlights

President and party leaders led a crowded floral parade with enthusiastic cheering crowds. The late president visited the soldiers home in Santa Monica, meeting veterans and inspecting facilities.

Santa Monica

Reichstag adjourns as May chaos spreads

May 9 Geelo reports Chancellor von Buelen asked the Reichstag to adjourn until November 26 while a chorus of factions, including a Lilwes Leacur claim, pressed for Melitzrn support. The mayor will consider reopening boxing and a Chicago-style repletion of law remains under review amid political maneuvering.

Reichstag Geelo Chancelior von Buelen Feichstag Chieaza Harrie Moon Tinys Donnevilly Wis Hugh Bats

Noted Repudiation Case Involving county officials and tax bonds

In Osceola Alabama a noted repudiation case centers on two of three St Clair county judges held in contempt by the federal court in Kansas City for refusing a tax levy to pay railroad bonds. The United States marshal seized judges while rail bond schemes postwar led to contempt findings and ongoing federal custody.

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Four Injured in Gravel Train Rear End Crash Near Joliet

A wreck yesterday left four people injured when a passenger train collided with a gravel train on the Wabash line three miles east of Joliet. Injured: Tol Bal lat, conductor. John B. Pik of St Paul. Mise Koch, daughter of Damien Keck of Chicago. Lambert Koch, Everett. Gi. Hatinéon and James Charlman on scene.

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Pastor in Trial at Pirt Christian Wharel

A church trial follows charges against Pastor Wirkham of the First Christian Wharel in this city. A dressmaker aged 14 testified he urged actions against her, quoting scripture to justify, while witnesses questioned the evidence and the pastor’s married status with two daughters. The case unfolds amid police and detective presence as arrests and investigations continue across counties.

Rer Wirkham Pirt Ales Gora Hattanes twoDureh

Plan of Conciliation at Mass Meeting

A May Day mass meeting at Cooper Union, under the National Civic Federation committee, aims to form a national board of arbitration. Juln Mitchell urged peace through labor disputes and conferences, opposing strikes. The report recommends a national conciliation body with a 15-member executive committee to facilitate agreement between employers and workers.

W York Committee of National Ciyb Federation Cooper Union Fuerer Fo Toop Nacional Board of Arbitration Juln Mitchell Heald Cluries Emicrx Olzbt Hinst Tts

Fight Over a Corpse in LaCrosse Coro ner Clashes at Klows

The drowned man Peter Kian was found Tuesday near the Jevee river, his body moved to the city under police guard amid a dispute between coroner Theodore Mannstedt and Undertaker Tillman Bras over possession. A crowd formed as the box carried the body to the undertaking establishment, with officials and relatives arguing over who could claim the corpse.

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PINGREE'S PARDON LIKELY AFTER SUPREME COURT ORDER

A pardon for Pingree appears likely soon under a supreme court order. Judge Smith of the Baten circuit and Dr Moliie Vas Jet of Dinoudite testified on Pingree’s condition and the inquiry into his health and fitness, with sheriff Shepard confirming a long-standing routine check.

Charlotte Micke May Janes M. Beuui Miyedererset Moliie Vas Jet Dinoudite Will Lkely Supreme Court Jitee Smith Baten Gpen Mittersen Boc. Balater Beasa Lis Eanny Mrsmane Sani Sherrif Shepard Beamain Erner Pingres Smith Supreme Sour Fis Brutnis Polewee

Telegraph Briefs From Across The Nation

A jumble of short items reports various incidents and happenings including a $400,000 Wall Street note, a woman harmed by assault in Kansas, a fatal New York fire, and a charge of larceny in Wisconsin. Other notes mention labor strikes, a Boer War veteran, and local crime cases with brief outcomes and inquiries.

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VETO POWER AN ISSUE In Nebraska veto power disputed

Omaha May 1 The Nebraska Supreme Court faces a key question on governor veto power as to whether a governor can block amendments from reaching voters The issue centers on whether the legislature can submit constitutional amendments without the governor’s prior approval The sole precedent cited is a Pennsylvania case upholding the governor’s nonparticipation in the amendment process.

Omaha State Supreme Court Nebraska Uwietrich Legisatior Ernor ICO Howellr Supreme Beneft Namdaana

Governor Yates argued eligibility in disputed appointment cases

Abe Springiel reports that Gov Yates contends assembly members appointed to commissions by the legislature may be eligible for civil appointments within the state. He argues Constitution sections on term appointments and prohibitions on contracts with counties do not render these members ineligible, and that the governor can appoint for a fixed term while a temporary employee contract may exist.

Yates Springiel Abe Gov Cathal Na Noahen General Assembly Nellett le Kleiner

Elaborate Ceremonies Elevate Archbishop to Cardinal

Baltimore held elaborate ceremonies marking the second step in elevating Sebastian Mariel, archbishop of Epiesis, to cardinal by apostolic delegate to the United States. The pope will confer the title in Rome this summer. The archbishop preached on liberty from papal interference and urged faith in God.

Baltimore Sebastian Marciel United States Hearst Van Ae Lisserman

Docking Stool and Trebuchet Debated in History Review

The article recalls brutal execution devices such as the docking stool, tumbrel, and trebuchet used to punish women, noting their presence in old country histories and a 1776 abolition in some locales. It also includes a Senate repartee about directing remarks to a successor of Webster and luminaries like Ingalls and Dawes.

Gay Corone Liyceimol Gentleman's Magazine Lonton Graphic Senate John J Ingalls Senator Hoar Massachusetts Mr. Dawes Mr. Ingalls Ingalls Charles Lum Daniel Webster Agate Conkling Senator Thurman Thurman

Duke Opens Federal Parliament by Duke of Cornwall and York

Melbourne May 9 The opening of the first federal parliament drew over 12 000 spectators mostly ladies. The duke of Cornwall and York delivered a lengthy address after devotional exercises and declared parliament open He read a telegram from King Edward wishing the commonwealth happiness and prosperity.

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Riot spreads as Barcelona reports heavy casualties

Reports from Barcelona Spain confirm additional deaths and injuries with a grave situation. A 6 000 strong garrison faces mounting agitation in the mining districts while Bilbao conveys rising unrest amid ongoing rioting and conflict.

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