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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

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President Speaks at Sheridan Monument Dedication

In Washington a grand ceremony unveiled a heroic General Philip Henry Sheridan statue by Gutzom Borglum. President Roosevelt and cabinet members attended with thousands of soldiers from regular army, National Guard, marines, and bluejackets. The sculpture depicts Sheridan at Cedar Creek aboard Rienzi, 14 feet tall, funded by 50,000 dollars.

Washington Philip Henry Sheridan United States Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Supreme Court of the United States Congress Regular Army National Guard United States Marines Navy Gutzom Borglum Sheridan Gage Cedar Creek Early Rienzi Phil Sheridan Army William P. Duvall 13Th Cavalry 4Th Battery Field Artillery 17Th 44Th 45Th 104Th Coast Artillery United States Engineers 3Rd Field Artillery 15Th Cavalry Dolphin United States Marine Band

State scores in Lamphere murder case at Lampere

Laporte Ind Nov 25 The state won a pivotal ruling in the Lamphere trial as Judge Richter said the jury could convict Lamphere of arson if the fire at the Guness house was set by him even without deaths. If any resident died as a result of the fire and Lamphere set it, he would face murder or manslaughter verdicts.

Laporte Ind Lamphere Richter Guness House Asc

Illinois Commission Holds First Conservation Meeting in Springfield

Illinois commission for the conservation of natural resources held its first meeting in the statehouse executive office. A permanent organization committee was appointed with Randolph Chamberlain Hill Perkins Traer and Bain. The panel will likely meet in Chicago soon to coordinate with related state commissions and bureaus including the internal improvement commission the geological survey and engineering stations.

Illinois Commission Springfield Ilinois Commission For the Conservation of Natural Resources Statehouse Internal Improvement Commission State Geological Survey Agricultural Experiment Station Engineering Experiment Station

Rebels Capture Gunboat in Haiti Revolt

In Port au Prince on November 25, rebels against President Alexis spread across Aquin and Jeremie. The gunboats Croyant and Centenaire exchanged fire near Jeremie, Croyant's machinery damaged, rebels seized the vessel. General Lecomte, leading government forces, is reported captured and possibly executed.

Alexis Port d Au Prince Hayti Aquin Jeremie Croyant Centenaire Lecomte Haytien Port Au Prince General Lecomte Sinitian

Erie Railroad seeks 30 million loan for refunding and upgrades

Albany New York November 25 The Erie Railroad company applied to the public service commission for permission to issue bonds totaling 30 000 000 for refunding existing obligations and for improvements to be completed within the next two years. London November 25 Sir Algernon Borthwick first Baron Glenesk proprietor of the Morning Post died in London aged 95. He was a former MP for South Kensington and a leader in the Primrose league. Towanda State Bank robbed by dynamite four men escaped with 2500 near Wichita Kansas today.

Erie Railroad Albany N. Y Navy Public Service Commission Erie Railroad Company Algernon Borthwick London Sir Algernon Borthwick Baron Glenesk Morning Post Primrose League Press Fund South Kensington

Negro bicyclist arrested after near collision with Roosevelt

Washington, Nov. 25. Gilbert Boyer, a Negro youth, was arrested for riding a bicycle without a suitable bell after nearly striking President Roosevelt as he walked to church. He posted $5 collateral, then forfeited it rather than face trial. Secret Service pursued and detained him at his dairy job.

Washington United States Gilbert Boyer Boyer Roosevelt H_ street Secret Service

Rockefeller and Archbold testify amid oil trust hearings

New York November 25 Rockefeller faced five days of grilling in the Standard Oil inquiry and was excused from the stand after Kellogg pressed him on veracity. Archbold described competitive pressures from foreign fields and vast stored oil, estimating 85 million barrels stored and a midcontinental reserve unlikely to be drawn for ten years.

New York Standard Oil John D. Rockefeller Yoon John D. Archbold Frank B. Kellogg Rockefeller Delaware, Lackawanna & Western New York Central Pennsylvania Maryland Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific Colorado & Southern Erie Mexico Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Wisconsin Central Wall Street Oil Combine Kellogg Mr. Rockefeller Standard Oil Company Scofield, Schurmer & Teagle Cleveland Standards Company John D Archbold

Chicago Tag Day Success Nets 35000 for Charities

In Chicago on November 24 a first tag day raised about 35000 for five charities aiding children. Women volunteers and social leaders staffed street corners and office buildings to pin tags on donors, supporting the campaigns and drawing public attention to the effort.

Windy City Chicago

Forty Families Lose Homes in Chicago Tenement Fire

A Chicago fire on North Winchester avenue destroyed three four story buildings, displacing forty families and causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. Three firefighters were injured by falling beams as rain drenched the scene.

Chicago Winchester Avenue

Thanksgiving Sacrifice at the Table

A family debate on true gratitude leads to a pledge of sacrifice for Thanksgiving. Each member chooses a hardship to endure for thanks, with the speaker offering to endure indigestion by eating more ice cream and cake. The poem-style reminiscence frames family ritual and earnest burden.

Bimeby

Tiptonville Hangs Three After Dark Lynching

In Tiptonville Tennessee three Black men were hanged by a mob of 260 after a purported fair trial in a local court. The execution occurred after dark to avoid daylight stigma, with governor’s troops arriving too late to avert the hanging. The incident follows nearby Union City night rider outrages and sparked local shock.

Union City

Steamer Sardinia Burned Off Coast of Malta

A fight at a religious meeting near Upt onville Saturday night led to officers attempting arrests of Marshall Stineback Edward Stineback and Jim Stineback. In the clash the group killed Special Deputy Sheriff Richard Burruss and fatally wounded Deputy John Hall.

Marshall Stineback Edward Stineback Jim Stineback Uptonville Richard Burruss John Hall

Two Hundred Passengers and Crew Dead in Sardinia Disaster

Valletta Malta November 25 nearly two hundred people on the Ellerman line steamer Sardinia perished when fire swept the ship soon after sailing for Alexandria. Strong winds hampered rescue efforts as passengers and crew fell into the sea or burned. Fifty bodies had been brought ashore by afternoon. ship left Liverpool November 11 with 44 crew and about 20 first and second class passengers aboard.

Valletta Island of Malta Ellerman Line Sardinia Alexandria Grand Harbor Ald Liverpool Mediterranean

Italian Lavers Wins Savannah Light Auto Race

In Savannah Georgia on November 25 the Italian car Lavers won the opening light automobile race of the series with driver Hilliard maintaining about 52 miles per hour over the 196 mile course. Burman driving Buick finished second and Lorimer in a Chalmers third. Fifteen machines started, and a finish accident damaged Buick and a Chalmers hit a tree. no injuries reported.

Savannah Ga Tii Lavers Buick Burman Chalmer Ca Lorimer Hilliard Lancia Easter Savannah America Paday

Hospital Ship Relief Safe After Typhoon Near End of Voyage

Manila telegraphs that the hospital ship Relief, five days overdue at Guam, was badly damaged by a typhoon on the 18th with engines disabled. The vessel is proceeding to Manila under its own steam. Bradley Improves After Fight Injuries In Philadelphia. Fred Bradley is reported improving at a Philadelphia hospital after a bout with Al Kubiak. Kubiak remains jailed awaiting Bradley’s condition. N E A Meet in Denver for 47th Annual Convention Dates Set. The National Educational Association executive committee chose Denver as the site for the 47th annual convention, July 5 to 9.

Philippines Manila Navy Admiral Speery Relief Guam Bradley Philadelphia Fred Bradley Boston al Kubiak Grand Rapids Mich Kubiak Denver Winona Minn National Educational Association

Menace in India to British Rule

Calcutta reports a rising threat in Ionia with daily attacks on English officials and civilians. Multiple incidents indicate significant unrest and danger to British authority in the region.

India Calcutta Ionia

No Children by 2058 If Birth Rate Declines Continue

Ithaca N Y Nov 25 The lecture on Birth and Birth Rate by Professor Walter F Willcox notes that from 1860 to 1900 the ratio of children per 1000 women of childbearing age fell steadily and warns that if the trend persists unchecked for 150 years there may be no children left. The talk emphasizes that modern birth control and deliberate choice drive the decline and urges societal reflection and possible change.

Ithaca United States Walter F. Willcox Goldwin Smith Hall Willcox

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