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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1901

Page

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Turmoil in Panama as Liberals Clash with Government Forces

Reports from Colon and Panama detail liberal and government troop clashes near Empire and Culebra as Gen. Alban brings 600 men to fight. The Pinzon threatens to bombard Colon, while U S and allied warships guard railways and harbor. Marines are landed to protect routes and civilians seek refuge aboard ships.

Washington Navy Department Perry Iowa Panama Alban Empire McCrea Mach Colon Kerran Culebra Emperador Arbona Pinzom United States Marietta Ixthmus State Department Gudger Colombia Pinzon Chagres Gatun Senor de la Rosa General Diaz Generale Diaz Lugo Savan- Ma Bogota Machias LF Pete Perequito Tabega Bovaca Pons Fie Chotrera Taboga Domingo Diaz Chorrera Empire Station Barranquilla

Eight Miners Die in Pocahontas Mine Tragedy

Bluefield West Virginia November 25 The Brad bodies of eight well known mining men are recovered from the Pocahontas Collieries mine after rescue crews battled white damp. The party entered Friday morning and at least three were found together near the Tag river entrance while five more lay further back, suggesting a failed escape and a desperate struggle for air.

Bluefield W. Va West Mine Pocahontas Collieries Company Tag River Acros A. S. Hurst Bob Odham Frazier G. Bell

Woman dies of burns in quarrel case

Annie Von Broth died from burns allegedly inflicted by Andrew Boland after a dispute. An ante mortem statement says Boland tried to burn her face with a lighter lamp. her dress caught fire and a bystander tried to extinguish flames. Boland is held for the coroner's jury.

Annie von

Fulton Submarine Test Triumph Despite Storm at Peconic Bay

A large crowd watched the Fulton submersible rise from Peconic bay after more than fifteen hours beneath the surface. Captain Cable led a crew of three officers and five men as they reported no discomfort, and the air and machinery performed excellently. The crew slept and ate underwater while the vessel remained submerged despite rough seas.

New York Fulton Peconic Bay Long Island McGinty Say Cable Hol Company Lowe Arthur MacArthur de Doy

Albany Ship Unfit for Sanitary Service Says Navy Report

A U S steamship Albany built in England is deemed radically unsanitary by naval surgeons. The report notes construction flaws making it almost impossible to detail required changes before she can safely function as a sanitary vessel.

Aparture Washington United States Albany Italy Harris

Ohio Town Terrorized by Window Destruction

Karen U reports that William Rossman, a recently discharged asylum patient from Dayton deemed cured, smashed 4% plate glass windows in Ohio business districts with stones. He stayed up all night amid a hurricane scene, aiming to destroy more until he was captured and jailed. His prior insanity matter involved window breaking.

Karen Wilham Rossman Asylum For Dayton Rossman Rosaman

Filip

Manila reports Captain Kawara I Lawton's company of the Nineteenth Infantry stormed and captured a fortified insurgent position on Boholi in the Visayan group. Sergeant McMahon led a 20 man ascent through brush to strike the fort from behind, driving attackers from the position and causing heavy insurgent losses as they retreated past Lawton's lines. Captain Lawton commends Sergeants List and McMahon for their actions.

Manila Kawara I. Lawton Nineteenth Infantry Boholi Bet Visayan Lawton McMahon Captain Lawton Peet List McMaon

Wedded on Deathbed in Bloomington Marriage Before Death

Bloomington Illinois November 25. Professor Frank W. Harvey died Saturday after a long frail life due to heavy study. His fiancée Adelaide Victoria Lloyd wed him two weeks before his death as his health failed. Born Chicago about 35 years ago he led the Harvey Academy of Music here and was known as a leading pianist of the west.

Bloomington Frank W. Harvey Harvey Chicago Harvey Academy of Music West Patcos Adelaide Victoria Lloyd

Thefts of Gold and Silver Bullion Shocks Transit Route

El Paso reports 112 bars of bullion valued over 20000 were stolen six months ago in transit to eastern refineries. The Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio line carried the shipment under guard and a car near New Orleans revealed the loss. Some bars have been buried in western Texas and detectives hold a clue to the treasure.

el Paso Tex Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio New Orleans Texas

Moonshiner Operation Found in Pittsburg Home

United revenue officers unearthed a moonshine still in Pittsburg at 14 Pride Street. Harry Siekowitz alias Harry Sharkowitz, the alleged operator, is jailed on charges of possessing an unregistered still and distilling apparatus. The dwelling contained a complete plant with seventeen gardens daily capacity, three cof mash, and numerous gallons of spirits.

Pittsburg United Revenue Officers Lielt Harry Siekowitz Harry Sharkowitz Pride Street

BROKE UP CAMP SEQUEL OF THE COAL MINE TROUBLES

A Nortonville Kentucky camp of striking miners was dispersed after county authorities, backed by the state militia, arrested twenty five to thirty campers for breach of the peace and unlawful assembly. Four tents were torn down and moved to Nortonville, with prisoners taken to the train. some camp members fled.

Madisonville Nottungville Hall John G. B. Hall Nortonville United Mine Workers Umion United Mine Workers of America Hopkins County Judge Hall Cmp Drudge Hall Judge Sherif Able Oates Leutenant Greenville Company Kentucky State Guards Providence Oates Jim Pitt Owensbero Evans Reiecke Keiecke

Cleveland III shows improvement after pneumonia scare

Grover Cleveland at Princeton New Jersey is reported improved and out of danger after a mild pneumonia attack. Dr J H Wickoff said the ex president’s cold contracted while duck hunting at Cape Charles last week caused chills before he was confined to bed.

Princeton N. J Grover- Cleveland J. H. Wickoff Cleveand

Conard liner Umbria delays departure from Liverpool

The Conard liner Umbria did not sail for New York from Liverpool until 5 p m yesterday, detained by fog. The report lists other maritime and city incidents from the period, including labor strikes and local crimes.

Four Die in Knoxville Fire at Miller Home

In Pittsburg area Knoxville suburb, a morning blaze killed Rose Miller 23 Amanda Miller 16 Ivin Miller 9 and Rose Miller 2. Parents Mr and Mrs Miller were buried while attempting rescue. Two daughters escaped. Fire blamed on kerosene used to start breakfast fire.

Pittsburg J. G. Miller Knoxville Rose Miller Amanda Miller Ivin Miller

Burge Arrested in London Over Bank Frauds

London police detained pugilist Dick Burge on charges of complicity in recent Liverpool bank frauds. Authorities say a large sum of money was recovered.

London Dick Burge Liverpool

Supreme Court Reverses Kansas City Stockyards Ruling

The United States Supreme Court, in a decision handed down by Justice Brewer, reversed a lower court ruling that had favored the state in the Kansas City stock yards case. The dispute centered on the state's law permitting authorities to set stockyard freight rates. Storm Subside Damages Estimated at One Million in New York. A stable accident in Rock Island Sash & Door works leaves John Britton with broken ribs after a horse kick. he is hospitalized at his home on Fourth Avenue.

The United Washington Supreme Court Today Kansas City John Britton Rock Island Sash & Door Works Fourth Avenue

Turkey Shooters score from Elm Street range meet

Marlin Rifle club held a Saturday turkey shoot with S Edwards A Taylor and S L Gilman tying for high with three and two points. F O Davis T B Reidy Julies Junge James Darnell Otto Huber Fr W Bahnsen and Carl Hellpenstell H A Weld Otto Patting Walter Freeman earned points ranging from one to two.

Marlin Rifle Club Elm Street Range S. Edwards A. Taylor S. L. Gilman F. O. Davis T. B. Reidy Julies Junge James Darnell Otto Huber Fr. W. Bahnsen Carl Hellpenstell H. A. Weld Otto Patting Walter Freeman

Industrial Fair draws crowds at the rink event

Saturday night attendance at the industrial fair filled the rink while a daytime matinee for schoolchildren featured a diver in Capt. Sercho's tank using a submarine telephone to chat with Argus editors. Bubbles rose clearly in the tank as conversations reached editorial rooms. Evening features promised.

Capt. Sercho Argus

Winter series game halves Lau Rel Forty Five club

The second winter series match was played at the home of ex policeman and Mrs John R Ainsworth. Ainsworth and David Fitzgerald defeated champions Captain John O Conner and Pierce Keane.

Laurel Forty-five John R. Ainsworth John O'Conner Pierce Keane Messrs. Ainsworth David Fitzgerald

Indian wards to be sober by withholding payment

November 25 in Guthrie Oklahoma agents for several tribes plan to curb drinking by withholding funds from any Indian who has been drunk since the last quarterly payment. The measure targets reducing whisky consumption among wards and relies on current payments to enforce sobriety.

Inthrie O. T

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