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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1906

Page

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Roosevelt Hits Hearst In Support Of Hughes

Utica New York Nov 2 Secretary of State Elihu Root joined with Charles E Hughes Republican candidate for New York governor in urging election of Hughes Root praised President Roosevelt and denounced Hearst as a self seeking demagogue He warned Hearst's defeat would harm labor and capital and cited Roosevelt's criticism of Hearst in relation to McKinley’s assassination. Continuous cheers followed Root's remarks and he contrasted Roosevelt with Hearst stating Hearst would misuse power and provoke unrest.

Utica N. Y Elihu Root Charles E. Hughes New York State Majestic Theater Eve Washington Roosevelt Hughes Root McKinley Hearst New York Tammany Murphy

Popular Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer

A historical notice profiles Pietrowski Pewrarttic a Democratic candidate for state treasurer. Born in Germany, educated as a lawyer, he served as assistant corporation counsel in Detroit, then moved to Diverce. He emphasizes integrity, opposition to misuse of public funds, and pledges to avoid personal use of state money. He lists family ties and residence in Chicago.

Pietrewski Tertin Gerneius Valparaiso St Coblese St. Paul Amb Chicago In Ishs Piotrish Theresa Ind Benlevant Chicasze Pietrowski

Scully Disinherits His Children In Bold Will

The will of D. Wuntington Scully, an immigrant who built wealth through land purchases, disinherits three daughters from his first wife while bequeathing all U S lands to his widow. He shows a rare clemency toward Kathleen, and confirms gifts to his son Thomas Scully and second wife Angela. The estate value is unclear but estimated between 1 and 3 million dollars, with much property already transferred before death.

Wuntington William Lent Mary Inna Kathleen Mirror of Man Ireland Thomas Scully Angela Scully United States Scully Mey Reneh Lora Scully

State Prison Faces Students in Halloween Riot Case

Lexington Ky Nov 2 Another arrest was made today in the cases against state college students charged with assaulting patrolmen in a riot used by Halloween pranks. The grand jury has the faculty and students before it today investigating the charge of confederating a felony offense. The mayor and police are pressing to send the offenders to the state prison if possible.

Lexington State College Hallowe'en

Much Cash In Treasury Surplus And Debt Drop

Washington November second monthly statement shows public debt, minus cash in treasury, at the close of October 1 totaling 952 171 364 dollars, down 2 074 829 dollars for the month. October receipts reached 57 241 999 dollars, expenditures 54 617 788, yielding a October surplus of 2 424 211 dollars after a prior October 1905 deficit of over 3 200 000 dollars.

Washington

Great Lodging House Open in Boston

The Salvation Army opened the People's Palace in Boston's South End, the largest lodging house in the world. It cost 240000 dollars, stands five stories, contains 287 lodging rooms plus reading and social rooms, a swimming pool, and baggage rooms. A free labor bureau a free legal bureau and a free dispensary will operate on site.

Salvation Army Boston Mass People’s Palace South End

Bryan Presses Hearst Support in New York Endorsement

William J. Bryan mails a letter to Brooklyn Borough President Bird S. Coler urging votes for W. R. Hearst as governor. Bryan notes Hearst is likely to win and offers help only if invited, while Coler publicly releases the letter and contrasts Hearst backers with likened critics of the old political system. Root's speech is cited as aiding Hearst. slander is condemned.

New York William J. Bryan Bird S. Coler Brooklyn W. R. Hearst Bryan Hearst Coler Croker and McCarren

Charles F Murphy says people's minds are made up for Hearst

New York November 2 Charles F Murphy Tammany Hall leader in an interview said Roosevelt's sentiments through Root at Utica last night and Croker's endorsement of McCarren's Stand will not affect the election Murphy asserts the people have made up their minds and will vote for Hearst

New York Charles F. Murph Tammany Hall Roosevelt Root Utica Croker McCarren Murphy Hearst

Hearst Quiet Day After Throat Trouble in New York

W R Hearst spent a quiet day in New York due to throat trouble after a burst of speeches. He plans to resume on the platform tonight as the Republican state committee starts mailing 800000 copies of a pamphlet with extracts from Root's Utica speech.

New York W. R. Hearst Republican State Committee Root Utica

Count Boni de Castellane Clings to Hope for Reconciliation

Amid the Paris divorce trial of Countess de Castellane Anna Gould of New York, Boni de Castellane clings to hope for settlement. He wrote love letters pleading reconciliation while denouncing American lawyers. Friends say the count was stunned by the wife’s push in court and failed to prepare a defense until documents were exchanged. Albany-based lawyer William Shepperd Manning rises to prominence in related coverage.

Paris Maitre Cruppi Countess de Castellane Anna Gould New York Count Boni de Castellane Count Boni

Caroline Grote Democratic Nominee for State Superintendent

Caroline Grote of Pittsfield emerges as the Democratic candidate for state superintendent. A longtime educator born in Perry Illinois, she taught in county and city schools, led districts as superintendent, and held roles with the State Teachers Association and National Education Association. Her career spans teaching, administration, and statewide education service.

Caroline Grote Pittsfield Perer Ise Perry Public Carthice College Imineis yWals Ecibeals Martes State Teachers’ Association Philnois Association Fitiver Uluwi Macon Trite Tuwe Miss Grote Gernhin Amerier Vets Dharn Paras Lette Mavayy Germen Tisnedd Ated Faewe

Opens Three Gent Fare Car Line Ends With Sudden Death

A mysterious incident ends in the sudden death of a person connected to an insurance investigation. The event involves a three gen t fare car line and suggests a parliamentary or legislative inquiry context. Further details remain unclear in the fragment.

Cashier Found Dead in Bank Vault in Salem

Salem Indiana November 2 Charles B Williams bookkeeper and acting cashier for Citizens Bank was found dead in the bank vault the shotgun blast pierced his heart investigators say the weapon was kept in the vault Williams may have been struck by an accidental discharge while adjusting his position according to early reports

Salem Ind Charles B. Williams Citizens Bank Williams

Auto campaign drains Wisconsin governor into bed

Governor Davidson of Wisconsin has returned home and is laid up with rheumatism after a strenuous automobile campaign. He may cancel all remaining campaign dates as he recovers.

Davidson Wisconsin Madison Wis Navy

Philanthropist George Herring Dies After Surgery

London reports George Herring, a noted English philanthropist who funded hospitals and charities, died after an appendicitis operation. He widely earned initial wealth from race courses before joining numerous large business ventures. Pastor's Wife Burned to Death in Hinckley Fire. Mrs Jacob Rathmann, wife of the Hinckley German Evangelical Lutheran pastor, perished in a fire caused by a lamp overturning. she left five small children.

George Herring London Jacob Rathmann German Evangelical Lutheran Church Hinckley

Mayor Johnson Marks Milestone With First Cleveland Trolley Ride

Cleveland November 2 Mayor Tom Johnson presided as motorman and J V Mellorrey candidate for sheriff rode the first streetcar on a new line. Crowds cheered as fares were bought and tickets distributed. The trip finished without major incident though the car briefly detached from the wires.

Cleveland Elmeret Johison Bams Johnnson Denison Avenue Bats Fulton Road

Roosevelt hunts turkeys as open house proceeds

President Roosevelt continues turkey hunting with no success yet as Mrs. Roosevelt maintains open house for residents of Albemarle and Scottsville Virginia on November 2. The event blends presidential activity with public access as Mrs. Roosevelt hosts visitors.

Scottsville Roosevelt Albemarle

Peace Over Indian Raids Near Sheridan in 10th Cavalry Action

Sheridan Wyoming November 2 reports describe a clever raid on a government supply train bound for Fort Keogh and the camps of the 10th and 6th cavalry. Ute raiders seized 340 pounds of flour, held a driver at rifle point, then vanished into the hills. Troops are at a standstill until provisions arrive, with patrols along Tongue River between Birney and Ashland. Authorities report tensions among Ute factions, with Appar deposed and Black and Red Cap favored to align with Cheyennes, amid ongoing supply shortages and Bear Creek camps.

Sheridan Wyo Arvada Ufe James Corgan Corgen Dentes Feld Dentes Fort Keogh Tongue River Valley Birney Ashland Appar Red Cap Arcadia Sith 6Th Cavalry Rifle Point Bidfale Creek

London municipal reform score slashes progressives in elections

Nov 1 London borough councils report overwhelming victory for municipal reformers, formerly moderates aligned with the unionist party. Progressives and labor fare poorly as reformers gain about 610 seats to 22 with 77 for independents. figures incomplete. Lane provincial results meanwhile give the Liberals a seat.

London Uionist Party Uberal Labor Progressives Independent

Fire on Baltic at London dock erupts aboard steamship

A Liverpool dispatch reports a fierce fire aboard the White Star liner Baltic at a London dock. The blaze, centered in cotton cargo, drew many firemen who fought the flames on the upper deck and amidships.

Baltic London Ladon Liverpool

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