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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1902

Page

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Coal Road Talks and Labor Strikes Across Cities

Reports from New York Philadelphia and New Orleans describe coal company conferences led by Thomas and Morgan seeking a return to work under troop protection and uncertain outcomes. Labor talks in New Orleans end with a settlement allowing railway workers to resume duties under governor’s ultimatum, while Chester and Reading report ongoing disturbances and sudden departures of executives.

Wilkesbarre Der Alr

Pennypacker Meeting At Philadelphia With Shaw Speech

Secretary of the treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke at a Republican gathering in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Ex Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker, candidate for governor, also addressed the meeting focusing on tariff revision and Shaw said he would oppose any change unless it could be achieved by those who support protection.

Philadelphia Leslie M. Shaw the Treasury Samuel W. Texnxpacker Samuel W.pennypacker Shaw

Two Fall to Death From Balloon at Paris

Pa Vet 1 Aeronaut De Trad and a companion were killed when they fell from a dirigible balloon. A cavalry company arrived from Mannstichd and was mobilized for state service after its arrival. The city faced a violent strike with no passengers carried and no passenger cars operating at the time. Governor Heard issued a proclamation to prevent crowds as about 1500 troops remained ready to protect operations. Officials and labor leaders, including W. S. Parkerson, Senator Foster, and Mayor Capdévice, helped secure a settlement amid militia pressure.

Mannstichd Frama Bart. Sp Vic- Jones Lod W. 8 Parkerson United States Foster Heard Capdévice

Memorial Hall Dedication and Indictments Reported

Memorial Hall Washington scene marks a Daughters of the American Revolution ceremony presided by Mrs Charles Fatebasks with a gold and sapphire spade centerpiece. Separately Walter W Cowger indicted for murder as an alleged accomplice in the death of William J Riley, a Fountain Bini district drainage commissioner, while John G Fauldoe, noted Wisconsin political figure, found dead after wandering in the woods near Clim river.

Memorial Hall Washington Grouna National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Seventeenth Mude Streets Charles Fatebasks Order Montana Grantsburg Wis John G. Fauldoe Journal Office Clim River Fauldoe Wisconsin

Europe’s sore spot Turkey May face revised Berlin treaty

London reports Balkans tension rising as Turkey allegedly permits free passage of Russian warships through the Dardanelles while banning others. Diplomats debate revising the Berlin Convention to set a precedent empowering foreign warships to pass. Turkish leaders call out Russia ally Bulgaria for fomenting unrest amid two rival factions in Macedonia.

Berlin Porte Russia Bulgaria London Balkan Turkey Dardanelles Great Britain Mediterranean Balkans Macedonia Nusin Yildix Palace Thareday Mulgarts France Khall Constantinople Exchante Telegraph Company Dardanvelien

Sultan of Bacolod Defiant in War Weather Letter

Manila Oct. 12 The sultan of Bacolod Mindanao rejects General Sumner friendly overtures and calls for war. He seeks to preserve Mohammedan religion and warns to cease letters. Bacolod fortifications and rifles noted. US column may be sent from Camp Vickers to seize the stronghold.

Eral Sumner Rajcotrd Sultan Manila Tacolod Mindanao General Sumner Cmmander United States Bacolod Mohammed Camp Vickers

Walcott Wins After Arm Injury Reverses Referee Return

Chicago October 13. A physician's affidavit states Joe Walcott has a fractured arm. He was paid part of the proceeds from Oppetla Athletic Club show Thursday night. Referee Siler reversed his decision and voided the earlier ruling, declaring Childs the winner in the third round.

Joe Walcott Chicaxo Oppetla Athletic Club Siler Ant Childs

King Dines with Generals at Rockingham Palace

Ambassador Chonte and Generals Corbin Wood Young dine with the King at Rockingham Palace luncheon in honor of Kitchener before his departure for nila. The King toasts President Leimevelt and remarks on the presence of notable Americans amid the event.

Corbin, Young and Wood King Edward Kitchener Lonien Chonte Corbin, Wood Young Rockingham Palace Nila Conan Leimevelt Weele Tefoee Adi Wment Roche

Collapse of New Otsego Hotel Kills Man in Michigan

In Jaceson Michigan a 40 year old Henry Giltner of Leon is killed and several injured when the northwest section of the New Otsego Hotel collapses during construction reaching the fourth story. Among the injured are Patriot W. Coushtlin George L Van Allen W Meypy and W Thomas. Eight escaped to safety while five remained buried under brick, timber and debris until rescued. Architect Harrison Altgrucht was detained for the inquest, later released on $1000 bond.

Jaceson Ong Henry Giltner Leon Tour Otsego W. Coushtlin Grand Fapils W. Thomas Teorge L. van Allen William Mey Collajee Harrison Altgrucht

Hale and husband reunite after spell wrongs

Mrs Joby Hale returns to Marion claiming she was under a spell and fled with her first husband Harrison to New York. Harrison’s brother Lawrence demanded she explain, but she managed to leave and return to Marion. Hale family plans to live together again as sisters and relatives witnessed a reunion.

Marion Joby Haly New York Yy Warrison Harrison Lawrence Harrison

Rebels Struggle Plays Out Across Caribbean Fronts

Reports from Willemstad and ports along the Magdalena river describe revolutionary forces pressing the government. Skirmishes near Tenerife yield mixed results as Uribe-Uribe and Cribe-Liribe retreat, while Portan-Arnee and Santo Domingo regions report continued unrest and mobilization.

Cotommata Moy Colon Uolotatia Oet Cartagena LaClonaga Santo Marta Cribe-Crite Tenerife Magdalena River Genal Crite-Uribe Magdalena Cribe-Liribe Bana Joile BE Cordevez Logots Barranquilla Magdelena Regota Honda Perdomo Magague Uribe-Uribe San Juan Munoe

Gen Smith named to Philippine Commission

Washington October report notes General James F. Smith of California appointed member of the Philippine Commission to succeed Bernard Monee, with his term starting in January. The piece also covers a federation appeal urging unity and charitable support for striking subsistence miners and the related relief fundraising plans, including contributions via church and press conduits.

Gen. Smith Philippine Commission Washington James F. Smith California Bernard Monee Jan T Federation American Federation of Oc Uhroushe Prinic W. B. Wilon Indianapolis

Our Present Royal Visitor Crown Prince of Siam Calls on Roosevelt

Washington okr 1% the crown DEluce of Siam Chewfa Maha Vaselavudh and his wife visited the capital at 8 a m after breakfast at Arlington hotel the crown prince donned court dress and was driven to the White House to call on President Roosevelt. Secretary Hay hosted a dinner Saturday night with the brown prince as guest of honor.

Washington, Okr Crown Deluce of Siam Chewfa Maha Vaselavudh Crows Prince OF Arlington Hotel Second Cavalry White House Roosevelt Cortelyou Hay Brown Prince Tax

Arrest Made in St. Louis Bribery Case

A new arrest was reported in the St. Louis bribery investigation. Authorities cited ongoing inquiries and unnamed suspects linked to the alleged scheme. Further details were not disclosed as the case develops.

Louis Bribery Leh Cui W Britsery Wams Aerestoul Foiduy

Experiments On Dead Hearts by Russia Doctor

The article reports Dr. Kulebko, a Russia scientist, reviving hearts of dead animals and a human heart two days after death. He uses a fluid-filled apparatus to stimulate beatings. Hearts of animals revived longer. human heart beat briefly, about an hour, under crude devices. Potential value lies in clarifying limits of revival after drowning or suffocation. Miners celebrate an anniversary of the Virden battle. a Topeka minister survives an attempted assassination. Margreaves sentenced to fifteen years for murder.

Karslan Russia Kulebko Jonger

Four Bodies Found Tied in Sack Near Central College

Four bodies tied in sacks were found in the rear area near Central College of Physicians and Surgeons this morning. All were identified as stolen from four city outskirts cemeteries. Authorities suspect medical college affiliates involved in recovering the remains for relatives.

Indianapolis Central College of Physicians and Surgeons

Baby killed by street car in Keokuk

Helena Browning of Corona California was 18 months old when she wandered into a Keokuk street, struck and dragged by a car. The coroner ruled the accident unavoidable due to slippery rails, and the motorman was exonerated. The mother was visiting relatives.

Keokuk Helena Browning Corona Cali

Body of missing man found in river after a week

EB EL t of this city disappeared last Friday and was found floating near the city. No signs of violence were seen on the body. Autopsy showed lungs devoid of water, suggesting death before immersion. Friends debate murder versus suicide as coroner's inquest pending further proof.

EB EL T Boudenot Bondenot

Bank Cashier C. G. Dale of New York In Crisis

Charles G. Dale, cashier of the New York National Bank, reportedly attempted self harm last night amid a personal crisis. Police and medical responders attended, with details still developing as his condition is monitored.

C. G. Dale New York Charles G. Dale Ty National Bank Carrest

Political and business items from early October

The report lists Senator Hanuapak's week cancellations to recover from illness, a charge of gross mismanagement in the Chautauqua Assembly and related institutions, and the Ewart Brothers stock firm assignment in Marshalltown for creditors. It also notes Governor LaFollette opening the Republican campaign in Janesville Wisconsin.

Asigua Marshalltown Ewart Brothers Powshetk County

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