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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
1
John K Tanner died suddenly at 2 46 in the afternoon at the Lelanit hotel from rheumatism. He had a 26 year career in Illinois politics and was elected governor in 1896. He was married to the surviving widow while in office.
In San Francisco on May 12 Mrs McKinley woke refreshed after a good night and told the president their today’s engagements could proceed. He breakfasted at Irving M Scott’s home, attended a city department reception, reviewed troops at the Presidio, and joined veterans at events including a reception by the Grand Army of California. The president later attended a Templars event at the Mechanics Pavilion and spoke briefly at the Scott residence in a final note of the day.
May 25 Bresci, the assassin of King Humbert, reportedly hanged himself in Santo Stefano penitentiary using a rope he made from blaal. The suicide occurred Tuesday night after a reported personal crisis while in Rome.
In New York May General Umbheribe a Colombian revolutionary in the city warns of the treatment of political and military prisoners by the current government. He cites overcrowding, disease, and harsh conditions at Bogota prisons, urging action and threatening a return to lead troops if demands are not met.
Memorial Day observances face protest and alterations as Grand Army posts report opposition to new holiday practices. In Terre Haute, civic groups debate the timing of parades and the role of war memorials, while auxiliary events adapt to public sentiment. Separately, labor talks in New York edge toward arbitration as unions seek a standard day off without wage reductions.
Southampton May 22 Sir Thomas Tipton fears repair of the Shamrock III may be impossible for the New York Yacht Club challenger. King Edward was aboard when a violent squall struck the yacht and swept away the topsail and spars. Crew assisted to safety at Cowes and Southampton as the vessel listed and lost major rigging.
The case before the common pleas court involves Tom Johnson challenging railroad tax assessments in Cleveland. He contends railroads are undervalued, cites that smaller property owners pay 60 percent or more, and seeks testimony from railway officials to justify valuation while alleging improper influence by railroad interests.
Rescue teams press on after a bear is tracked to dens and evidence of three children found dead in a rural thicket. Volunteers, including a Maryland man, aid searchers uncover what appears to be dragged remains and confirm a bear attack as the deadly cause.
In a Kent coast rescue tale linked to 1834, Honey H Hawthorne receives 2.5 million from Mrs. Joseph Kelat via a will that also directs marriage to a virtuous woman and a burial vault. Widow to receive 19 thousand yearly. Hawthorne may dispose of all but the chair. The judge allows sale of most property save the chair in France.
Reports detail suspensions of cadets at the military academy amid investigations into misconduct. A parade demonstration followed punishment decisions for Cadet Talston and others, with Board hearings describing resentment over disciplinary actions. Separate items note a factory strike settlement in Muncie and a springfield accident involving Robert Fort.
A large paper mill at Marseilles owned by W. D. Boyes near Jerusalem sustained near total destruction in a Tuesday morning blaze. Ottawa fire crews contained the flames after hours, with losses pegged at around 200000 dollars. The plant housed print paper and strawboard presses, with 40 400 in value for the presses and 2500 for strawboard. The blaze displaced about 1500 workers.
Annual crow hunt near Elgin Wisconsin drew about fifty four participants from Elgin area and surrounding farms. Hunters armed with shotguns split into two groups led by Lieutenant Louis Freeman and T Andrews as merchants clerks and farmers joined the hunt on Tuesday to rid pests and harvest black feathers.
A garbled astrology report links McKinley with prophecy of risk to his life and a victorious election. It mentions a clairvoyant nun and foresees attempts on the president, while describing a Hoboken astrologer and vague political omens.
A collage of short items notes military promotions and retirements, legal actions, and political shifts. Key names surface including Admiral Schely, Kipling, and Lord Roberts with reports on battleship plans, court cases, and a Chicago population figure of 2 074 000. The dispatches touch on Philippine affairs, a Carrie Nation platform endorsement, and a lingering focus on public figures and international incidents.
Philadelphia May 23 The Presbyterian general assembly weighs a report from the revision committee with both majority and minority opinions. Dr Baker of Philadelphia proposes dismissal of the revision matter as inexpedient. Dr Dickey urges a final settlement while Dr McKibben supports the minority report. Des Moines May 33 The United Presbyterian Church North America assembly names Rev J B Thompson of Tarkio as moderator as reports from auxiliary societies are read.
The Creek treaty passed the house of kings this morning and awaits the chief secretary signature. The passage marks a key epoch in territory history by removing uncertainty that delayed capital.
The Order of Railway Conductors held its election in St Paul on May 28 naming Clark as grand chief conductor Barritson as grand chief Charles B Williams from Chicago as grand senior conductor and C F Maxwell as grand secretary treasurer for the group.
At the Obonkho armor plate works in St. Petersburg on May 23 strikers clashed with gen darmes. While smashing factory windows, soldiers opened fire, killing several and wounding others. The government institution witnessed the confrontation.
A gasoline blast wrecked a Northwood street house in Chicago on May 23. Following the fire, Mrs. George Mushenberg and her baby were fatally burned.
Detroit May 23 The American Car Foundry company agreed to machinists demands and ordered a 54 hour week for its 3000 employees, ending a strike that disrupted operations.
De Belle Plaine Iowa Union reports General Manager FE Hughes of the D BR I&N W, a well known figure in the city, is involved in a new railroad project the Ozark and Cherokee Central. The line from Fayetteville Arkansas toward Talequah Okmulgee Indian Territory may extend to Guthrie or Oklahoma City with backing from an older rail line.
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