11 May 1911
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
1
Mexico City diplomats meet to plan protection for aliens as insurrectos hold Juarez and advance toward a southern confrontation with General Rabago. Juarez becomes provisional capital and authorities report 209 killed or wounded from the combat.
Weather forecast for Rock Island Davenport Moline and area. Generally fair tonight and Friday with mild temperatures 54 at 7 am yesterday high 8? no precipitation. Wind 12 mph, humidity 48 rising to 67, water stage 8 feet with a 1.2 foot fall in 24 hours. Astronomical notes include sun set 7 02 and moon positions with Jupiter conjunction and satellites.
In Agua Prieta on May 11 the insurrectos seized the town and formed a military government. Francisco I. Madero Jr. and his supporters expressed willingness to seek frank talks with the Mexican government, while casualties were tallied at about 65 dead and around 250 wounded, with federal losses near 50 and rebel losses around 15. Mortalities and injuries spread through improvised battlefield clinics as El Paso doctors offered relief.
Senator Stone of Missouri said the United States should intervene in Mesiro only if factions advance to the border. He told reporters at the White House that insurrectos victory and troop movements have reduced urgency for intervention and that factions may fight while keeping distance, restoring his previous stance.
Washington May 11 a comprehensive investigation of alleged unreasonable freight rates on wool and hides from western points to eastern destinations was ordered today by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
General Orozco angrily blocked a Juarez bridge crossing for El Paso residents while he and his officers were reportedly invited to a banquet by Mayor Kelly of El Paso. American troops barred passage, raising tensions and fears of a wider confrontation as the flow of people and supplies becomes increasingly restricted.
May 11 report from Douglas shows Yaqui Indians near the Yaqui river seizing control of Ortiz town, looting seven stores run by Chinese and Mexicans, and pouring merchandise and liquor into the streets as warlike activity escalates in Sonora.
Five men suffocated by smoke in the Boston mine of the Delaware and Hudson company at Larksville. A strike Tuesday reduced workforce, likely preventing greater loss. Fire rages but is expected to be controlled soon.
In Muscatine on May 11 union workers walked out after the Automatic Button plant failed to agree on reinstating a discharged employee. Ottumwa on May 11 reports Charles Young arrested for allegedly killing Thomas McGrath whose body was later found in the river.
Washington May 11 three ballots for president pro tem of the senate were taken this afternoon with no result. A deadlock is regarded as certain.
Sioux City Iowa May 11 Mrs A L Craig and son John of Lyons Nebraska were killed and four injured two seriously when a wagon was struck by a train at a crossing. Wagon tires lodged in a switch derailing the engine. passengers escaped with only a shake up.
Springfield May 11. The senate passed the Magill resolution to abolish minority representation in the Illinois House. Governor assents sought for adult probation reform. The house reformed rules to bar lobbyists on the floor and require recorded votes on bill passages. Attorney Healy outlined plans for appeal or writ of error after the Tilden hearing.
Edward Hines president of Hines Lumber, tied to Tim Lorimer probe, was subpoenaed in the Dietz case at Dietz request. Dietz sought answers about Moses and Froelich of St Paul and their link to Wever hauser lumber interests. Defense rested. Dietz and family did not testify. potential jury tonight. Hines left for Duluth last night, avoiding the stand.
Special Correspondent reports Congressman James M. Graham of Springfield Illinois questions why protectionists oppose reciprocity for farmers yet defend lumber and paper interests. He accuses defenders of using farmers as a shield to protect other monopolies as the tariff debate continues with remarks drawing applause from Democrats. Continued on page four.
Washington May 11 country and city were arrayed against each other at the reciprocity hearing before the senate finance committee. Minnesota and North Dakota farmers denounced the agreement while city boards of trade along the international boundary endorsed it. Former Governor John Strange of Wisconsin led the fiercest attacks, denouncing the bill as cowardly and a product of the newspaper trust. Clinton photographer Gilbert Temple dies aged 60 plus survivors noted.
Mourmelon France May 11 M Nieuport a French aviator yesterday set a new world record for 100 kilometers official timing 62.1 miles in 50 minutes 4 seconds: meanwhile German aviator Bekemuller was killed when his plane crashed into a building obscured by a heavy morning mistBerlin May 11.
The Supreme Court will hear government appeals over the Stracey group indictments in the Alaska coal land case. Indicted trio Seward Beach Ball, with A G Frost and others, appeared for arraignment in Chicago on charges of conspiring to defraud the government of over ten million dollars in Alaskan mining claims.
Frank Hoffman and his wife, once prosperous, took poison this morning in Peoria Illinois after expressing fear of future want and hunger. The couple, described as despondent, died as a result of the self inflicted act.
Louis Von Phui and two passengers began a long distance flight in the balloon St. Louis No. 4 from Overland Park today. On board were George M. Myers, president of the Kansas City Aero Club, and Robert Campbell of the city.
English and German Lutheran congregations of the Missouri Synod opened their biennial convention in St Louis with delegates from major eastern cities. Delegates from Sheboygan Wisconsin and Freeport Illinois were admitted to the English branch.
Five thousand cigar makers, mainly Italians and Cubans, strike in Tampa protesting a circuit judge upholding prison sentences for riot leaders after a walkout. American union men abstain from the general labor action.
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