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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1901

Page

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Roosevelt Votes En Route to Oyster Bay Tomorrow

President Roosevelt left Washington for Oyster Bay to cast his vote the next day. He travels with Mrs. Roosevelt Secretary Cortelyou Assistant Secretary Loeb and White House steward Henry Pinckney. The party uses a special car attached to the Pennsylvania train and is due in New York around five.

Washington Roosevelt Oyster Bay Cortelyou Loeb Henry Pinckney White House New York

London Hit by Dense Pea Souper Enveloping England

London and much of England shrouded in a pea soup fog for 56 hours causing widespread disruption. Navigation and street traffic were at a standstill with numerous minor collisions reported and trains troubled by the murk.

London England Sever! Pointes

Arguments On Washingtoon Nov 4 in Court of Inquiry

Washington, Nov 4. Cape Sigsbee and Admiral Sebley defended testimony before the letter court of inquiry. Hanna opened the argument for the government. Sebley’s corrections mainly fixed typographical errors and word changes to smooth sentences.

Washingtoon Cape Sigsbee Admiral Sebley Hard Tetter Hanna Sebley

Four youths drown as skiff capsizes on Lake Michigan

Four residents of the village, Levin brothers Abel and y Levi n , Emil Carlson and Albin Carlson, were drowned late yesterday afternoon when their skiff capsized crossing Lake Michigan during a storm. The bodies have not been recovered.

Y. Levin Abel Levin Emil Carlson Albin Carlson Lake Michigan

Bengal lancers attacked in Simla. casualties reported

A detachment of 2 Bengal lancers guarding a surveying party was attacked by Maheeds near Simla. Thirteen lancers were killed and some Mahsuds captured. At Des Moines, Mrs. William E Fuller, aged 60, widow of a former U S Assistant Attorney General, dies after seven months illness.

Simla Bengal Lancers William E Poller Dewd Dex Moines Willian E. Fuller United States Foller West Union

Sparks From Wires and World Notes

A compilation of brief items noting the insanity claim of a strain meatier witness, General Buller popularity in England, Nordicu the opera singer arriving in New York, Franco British remarks on war conduct, Gustavus Adolphus college quarter centennial in Minnesota with Bishop von Scheele present, an automobile show at Madison Square Garden in New York, the destruction by fire of Jacob Dold Co. packing at Buffalo with $100,000 loss, St. Louis horse show closing, London welcome to Duke George and Duchess May, National Odd Fellows home and sanitarium opening in Gainesville Wisconsin, Booneville Mississippi business district fire, and the American Laundry plant fire in Cincinnati affecting World’s Fair distributions and $200,000 assets.

Srain Meatier Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minn von Scheele Sweden Madison Square Garden New York City Jacob Dold & Co Buffalo N. Y St. Louis Duke George Duchess May National Odd Fellows’ Home Gainesville Wis Booneville Miss American Laundry Company Cineianath

Taps at Pan Show Ends Pan American Exposition

The Pan-American Exposition closed at midnight with President Milburn flicking the electric switch and taps sounding from the tower. The event ended amid financial loss estimated near five million dollars. Total admissions reached 124000 on the final day and 8,285,075 for six months.

John G. Mileues Ender

Tragic Wedding Plans End In Train Collision

Terre Haute lodge holds funeral for Hraks van Joim Ellabarger partner of Mies Palizrteet. Ellabarger died when a Vandalia engine was struck by twelve freight cars on the Michigan division. A planned marriage this week was halted as the tragedy unfolds amid a dream warning and insurance arrangements.

Terre Haute Lod Sev. T Hraks van Joim Ellabarger Mies Palizrteet Mar Winister Ella Wwarger Michigan Vandaliarel Bediinnes Smith Ellabarger Miks Valmatees

Wu Tgo Progressives and Chinese Legation News

Wu Tgo Progressives reports from Peking and Washington discuss a potential dismissal of Minister Wu with a Chinese liaison post offered, while Pekin notes no advices confirm recall. In Lansing, Charles Pratt is convicted of bribery linked to a 1900 legislature act. In Fort Dodge, Miss Millie Cooper, Manson postmistress, dies by self-inflicted gunshot amid declining mental health.

Peking Ting Fang Washington Anpouverd Foreign Office Pekin Kk Fom Toledo Arbor Mich Hanna Rae Lansing Charles ID Pratt Prett Adams Supreme Court Fort Dodge Millie Cooper Manson Moore Farm

Indiana Governor Denies Extradition of Goebel Suspects

Indiana Governor Durbin rejects Kentucky requests to extradite ex-Governor William S. Taylor and Charles W. Finley. He cites prior actions and concerns over partisan juries and judicial conduct in Goebel cases, urging a fair nonpartisan trial before any surrender.

Kentucky Indiana Indianapolis Durbin J. C. W. Beckham William 8. Taylor Charles W. Finley William Goebel Commonwealth Willam S. Taylor Charles Finley Cantril Caleb Powers Jr Cantril War Times Kentucky Appeal Court Goebel Bar Jefferson Court of Appeals of

State Elections Near Across Diverse States

The text notes statewide voting across Nevada and several states including New York, Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and others. It discusses party competition, turnout, and the varying issues shaping votes, with Democrats and Republicans contested outcomes and local dynamics affecting governor races and referendums.

Evidence Lacking in Fuller Arsenic Death Probe

Sarinaw Michigan November 4 Jurors concluded Frank E Fuller died from arsenical poisoning but said no murderer would be prosecuted as further evidence fails to appear Mrs Nora Fuller widow Asa Fuller and others previously held in the coroner investigation have been discharged Mrs Fuller shows little interest in the case and plans to go to her mother in Elk Rapids if transportation and funds permit she is now destitute

Sarinaw. Mich Frank E. Fuller Wales Nora Kk. Fuller Asa Puller

France Pressures in Turkish Claims During Crisis

Paris reports Admiral Caillard's squadron heads toward Turkish waters after telegraph notices claim sultan agrees to France's Loranda settlement. Delcasse seeks detailed Turkish satisfaction and warns Turkey over treaty rights as fleets concentrate in the region. Benson leads British forces repelling Boer attack with heavy losses near Bracken Taagte.

Paris Callard Toulon M. Bapst Constantinople Lorands Perte M. Delcasse France Turkey Cailard Torkage Stheer Bonifacio Corsica Straits of Messi

Cannon Fire and Weather Debate on Hail Prevention

Washington reports Professor Moore reviews claims that cannon fire and explosives can prevent hail storms, noting major scientific skepticism and inconsistent results. Several U.S. and European scientists say forces of nature outpace explosive methods, while farmers cite perceived benefits amid mixed data and partial experiments. Local weather notes report early snow, rain, and cold snaps across states including Iowa and Nebraska, with Milwaukee fire loss near 100000.

Washington Wills A. Moore France Italy America Europe

Ned Stokes Dead a Noted New York Figure

Ned Stokes died Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Howard McNutt’s home in New York after a long kidney illness. Born in Philadelphia in 1841, he rose to prominence as a produce dealer and became a well known colorful character in the city’s history linked to the Tweed era and early defense actions.

Edward Stokes Howard McNutt St. Saverne Okes Bright Edoward Stiles Stokes Philadelphia Young Stokes New York New York City Dames Dr

THAT LOCKJAW SERUM INQUIRY SPURS DOCTOR'S INVESTIGATION

Coroner Dr. R Funkhouser opens an inquiry into deaths linked to a diphtheria anti toxin distributed by the city board of health. He summons prominent physicians to determine if tetanus from infected serum caused the deaths and how the toxin from horse Jim led to the tragedy.

St Pauls Aso. New R. Funkhouser Board of Health Vunkhouver Starkloff Ravold Jim

Conspiracy Alleged Hearing Sparks Safety Fears

Dr Stanislaus Slominski once physician in St a Wick, and John and Bronislaw Wodzinski were charged by Bishop Lewski with conspiracy to unlawfully arrest to injure his church and philanthropic causes. The grand jury heard sensational claims that lives are in danger during the hearing as both sides assert threats to their safety.

Stanislaus 1 Slominski St. Formerlyawick John Bronislaus Wodzinski Rged Lewski Independent Catholic Church

Politician Shot Dead in Manchester Ohio Incident

Manchester Ohio November 4 Fritz ier a prominent democratic poli tician was shot and killed by a deputy marshal last night Ed ans was slightly injured while acting as peacemaker in the event The shooting occurred during a disturbance involving local political figures and the deputy marshal was restrained by authorities pending investigation

Manchester Ohio Fritzier Democratic Policn Skell Edans

Deputies Back Government Action Toward Turkey

The chamber of deputies sustained by a vote of against the government action toward Turkey, marking continued support for official policy amid regional tensions.

Chamber of Deputies Turkey

Morton Host Dies, Noted Illinois Football Player

Springfield reports Morton Host, a well known Illinois football player, died of pneumonia. Other items note Roosevelt’s Charleston visit for Lincoln’s birthday events, Princess Elizabeth giving birth to Leopold, and an assassination attempt on the Dowager Empress in Peking. A Brooklyn navy yard mackerel flood fills drydocks, plus brief local anecdotes from Chicago and a humorous exchange about Christmas stockings.

Pneunia Springfield Morton Host Ilinois Roosevelt Charleston S. C Washington South Carolina Lincoln Brussels Elizabeth Prince Albert Belgium Leopold Peking Ho Nao Navy Yard Brooklyn New York Sun Fulton Market Uncle Sam Drydock No. 3 Bailey

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