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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1901
Page
2
A heavy wind swept Nevada Utah and parts of Idaho Wyoming for the last few hours with gusts reaching over 50 miles per hour. Telegraph and telephone service was prostrated in many areas causing widespread disruption. Reports describe uprooted trees wrecked outbuildings and other damage.
Des Moines May 25. The United Presbyterian church general assembly discussed whether a man may marry his wife’s sister. A report from the committee on bills and overtures urged repeal of the current section after the overture received a majority.
Willimington May 25 Ernest Dutton colored who pleaded guilty to administering poison to William Ellewood the father in law with murderous intent was sentenced to receive 60 lashes stand an hour in the pillory be imprisoned four years and pay a fine of 5 000 dollars
In Elkton Kentucky on May 25 Mrs Bancrow’s seven year old daughter and Mr Ansie Craig drowned while attempting to cross a stream swollen by heavy rainfall in the area.
The First National Bank of Mineral Point was robbed last night, with the state blown open and about 25 000 dollars taken. Police scoured the area for clues as investigators arrived to assess the scene and gather evidence.
An earthquake struck Malaga causing panic among residents and damaging several houses. The Madrid dispatch notes the event on May 25 with reports of widespread alarm and structural damage to local dwellings.
London May 25 report says Botha has asked De Wet to meet him to discuss the situation, as relayed by a Pretoria correspondent of the Daily Mail. The note emphasizes the desire to open talks between the leaders amid current tensions.
Dispatches report a fatal incident at Harmano mine near Waldenburg with miners perishing.Separately, the United Presbyterian Church assembly at Chicago discusses changes to creed article nine regarding admission of members linked to secret orders and discretion in execution. Also noted is a May 2 parade review by Adjutant General and Q Department officials, and a May 2 ruling on care for stranded ministers and families in the Southern Flange region.
Springfield prepares for ex governor John R. Tanner funeral to rival Lincoln’s burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Widow Mrs Tanner bought a large seven thousand foot lot near the Lincoln monument. pallbearers include state officials and prominent citizens, with a military procession planned by the Fifth Regiment and Grand Army of the Republic. A miners union meeting convenes to coordinate attendance at the funeral.
Mrs Caremen Menware, noted as the sole Filipina in Iowa, wed Burt Benware in the Philippines and traveled to the U S for their life. a Minneapolis St Paul electrical workers strike emerges over union recognition and wage concerns. northeastern Iowa Christian churches conclude a three day conference. a Jacksonville minister weds Martha McCarines Chambers in a notable ceremony. Des Moines cattle sales and property deals mark regional commerce. Main county civic events feature speeches by Minister Conger on Chinese experiences. Milwaukee reports a construction accident with a man injured. Sioux City hosts the annual gathering of traveling salesmen. Arkansas City notes a transport development as a southeast Iowa link is announced.
Buffalo May 25 The taxation conference of the National Civil Moderation resumes talks on taxing mortgages and intangible securities. James A Garfield presided as Frederick N Dudaon spoke on mortgage taxation and Judson argued that current property tax schemes cause double taxation and fail to collect many debts.
A net fight near Valen Cy Indiana between EN. Glatt of Greenville Ohio and Wesley Ross of Wy resulted in serious injuries. Glatt was knocked down and remained on the ground as blows continued. Glatt later reported skull fracture and possible blood clot. Ross held on $500 bond as prosecutors seek higher bail.
The Presbyterian General Assembly defeated minority recommendation B 234 to 271, approving continued consideration of revision. Debates highlighted questions on the confession and salvation of infants, with Dr Dickey opposing a blanket denial of revision and stressing scriptural supremacy. The assembly adjourned to visit Princeton University after a lengthy session with limited speeches.
A morning blaze at J KR Lewis wholesale hardware store in Weatherford, Texas, destroyed property estimated at 150000. The damage is said to be about half that amount in the surrounding area.
A Batavia dispatch reports three European victims perished in the Keloot volcanic eruption. The event is described as a malted calamity affecting the Valeaag region, with authorities noting the losses among travelers and settlers.
A fierce gale and storm sank the steamer Baltimore near Au Kable. Thirteen drowned. two crew survived after being pulled from the water by the Columbia. Dredge and two lighters lost. Columbia found the dredge, lighters missing with heavy machinery. Kaldrone owned by H Fleming & Co of Chicago. Rescue efforts continued as crews searched the wreckage and nearby islands.
Kalamazoo mother Mrs Holin Moon asserts that Iris Costello is not an heiress and that the reported $300,000 fortune is a sham. Moon says Costello married once to Ira Washington and warns of public exposure without confirmation. The incident centers on rumor circulated in the press and a note of departure after a receipt.
Reported May 25 that evidence against Rathbone and Neely for post office malfeasance shows no credible proof of guilt. Inspectors continue to pursue limited testimony while defense challenges intercontinental evidence as grounds for extradition. Court previously adjourned awaiting trial legality and potential appeals to the United States.
A dispatch from Sick Falls notes ex senator Pettigrew denying recent tender offers and hinting at no tenth of the funder’s share in a Northern Pacific land deal. Reports say he was offered a role as manager of the Northern Pacific land department. Pettigrew stays silent as rumors spread in early May.
Manila May 25 Capt Michael Pellman Lieut Delbert R Jones and Surgeon Dudley W Welch of Company 6 43d Infantry stationed at Maasin Leyte have been arrested on the charge of trading in permits to ship hemp from closed ports and will be tried by court martial.
Wheeling May 25 Charles Suez son of a prominent citizen of Moundsville was arrested today charged with the murder of John son Hammond a wealthy farmer living near whose body was found with a bullet hole in the head.
Muskogee May 26 Chief Porter signed the Creek treaty passed by the tribe at Oxmulgee. Formal notification of final acceptance will be sent to McKinley so he may issue a proclamation authorizing the allotment and sale of Creek lands.
Robert son & Co. at the Corbin and Excelsior collieries agreed to pay employees semi monthly. The strike involving about 1000 men and boys was declared off in Shamokin Pennsylvania on May 25.
Herbert W. Bowen of New York was named envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Persia on May 25. The appointment places Bowen as the chief American representative in Tehran with full powers for diplomatic negotiations.
Berlin says the German naval division in the far east has been ordered by cable to return home. The directive arrives as tensions shift and naval units reposition amid ongoing global events.
About 100 miners were in the Universal collieries pit at Swenydd Rhondda valley when an explosion trapped them after immediate rescue efforts recovered five bodies. Rescuers report wreckage and no hope of survivors.
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