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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1902

Page

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Mitchell in Washington Hopeful on Coal Strike Return

Mitchell in Washington expresses optimism that differences blocking a coal strike settlement can be overcome. Reports note President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and mine operators involved in talks, with Mitchell returning to Wilkes-Barre as negotiations continue and viewpoints debated amid effort to resume work.

Mitchill Washington Mitchell Thu Whit Hunt Roosevelt Root David T. Tmy Sarsens Wright Geyou Wilkestiere Jett—Mitchell Publt

Warships requested by Bowen amid Venezuelan turmoil

Reports from Washington and Willington describe Bowen seeking one or two warships to reinforce the gunboat Marietta at Puerto Cabello amid the siege of Valencia. The message notes labor strike tensions and a forthcoming formal statement, while coal operators discuss arbitration terms and the Roosevelt settlement prospects.

Washington, D. C Bowen Caracan State Department Marietta Ta Grayra Venezuelin Gowen Valencia

Operators Hold Meeting Over Arbitration and Wage Plan

A meeting of operators and the Ni J Association of Manufacturers in New York on Oct 15 discussed a proposed 10 percent wage increase and arbitration terms. Mitchell and representatives outlined points as union recognition was debated. Morgan and Bacon arrived from Washington. officials declined to comment.

Mnufacturers Association Mitchell New York Ni J Association of Manufacturers Smlient Parry Buffalo Taer Olyphant View Vreatdent Witeux Eure and Hudson Pratora Prozerem Pe Morgan Robert Bacon Washington Moreons Morgan Pew TUE Side Coal and Fruit Company Forest City Ligor Dealers In Convention National Retail Liquor Deniers’ Association Y Iu J. L. Jordan

Maxing Record in Lansing City Laborer Case

In Lansing Michigan Octie Bailne Matix, an Amyrian railway laborer, reportedly set a local record after a week of work and a bicycle incident with a girl led to an arrest. Aliba Mand Lodeon accuses the Oriental subject of involvement. details remain unclear.

Lansing Mich Octie Bailne Matix Amyrian Aliba

Pious Fund Case Ends Mexico Owing Big Sum

The Hague arbitral court ordered Mexico to pay the United States 1 420 000 in Mexican currency for the Pius fund dispute. The award covers ar rear payments and a perpetual annual payment of 43 000 Mexican pesos to the Roman Catholic missions in the Californias. The decision follows earlier Thornton rulings and stems from the Jesuit mission trust seized after California’s transfer to the U S and later disputes.

The Hague Pius Fund Mexico United States Archiishop San Francisco Edward Thornton Edward Thornton Ox Unete United States of Mexico Washington Mexican Republic United St Mestco Matven Lee North Ameri Continent Rotman Cuphole Californias Society of Jesuits Mex Calie Fornia Upper California Homan Catholic Church Edward ‘Thornton Sir Edward Thornton Clayton International Tribunal Supreme Court of the World Sehnor Pudro

Nine Children Are Made Whole In Major Chicago Clinic

In Chicago on December 15 an audience packed the amphitheater as Professor Adolf Lorenz of Vienna led the largest clinic seen in the city. He performed nine operations for congenital dislocation of the hip, treating all nine children in a single day with rapid, deft, and skillful technique. The medical event drew wide attention as Lorenz, invited from telepolita Armonr, spoke and demonstrated.

Chicago Get College of Physiciins Adolf Lorenz Vienna United States Lorenz Armonr Ehforeforn Shrzeen Penericing Wats

Office on fire again in Jeffersonville warned to attendees

In Jeffersonville early Sunday a fire damaged a newspaper office as oil-soaked waste paper and trash were set alight near type stands. Barber Uki Cox discovered the blaze. the plant, owned by E. B. Dougherty, suffered damage though some newspaper material survived. Authorities blame political enmity and note Dougherty’s lack of accused charges.

Jeffersonville Jeerwmeitie Weekly Mail Uki Cox Dames Betery Mnel E. B. Dougherty Sellerabure Dougherty Tougherty Tide Volunie

Klamathon Fire Wipes Out Mill and Town

A devastating blaze in Klamathon California destroyed the John J Cook & Son sawmill and extensive lumber holdings along with the Southern Pacific station and freight facilities. The fire, visible eighty miles away, wiped out the town’s business core and an estimated 8.55 million dollars in damage. Most houses on the elevated area survived, including a hotel on a back street.

California Klamathon Klamathon River Siskyen County John J. Cook & Son Southern Macine Company Orohn J. Cook & Son

Legal Tender Involved in Supreme Court Case

An important case on the constitutionality of legal tender provisions was argued in the U S Supreme Court. Originating in Michigan in 1907, Baldwin owed Fred A Maker and offered 364 silver dollars as payment which Maker refused since not legal money. The Michigan courts backed Maker, Baldwin appealed to the Supreme Court.

Washington Oet United States Supreme Court Michigan Stephen Baldwin Fred A. Maker Baker Baldwin Seceyance Thases Maker Supreme Court Maidt Ue Chicago Ellen Stewart United States Grandma

Britain’s Great Issue Deepens as Balfour Denounces Misread Bill

Manchester Oct 15 Premier Balfour addressed a National Union Conservative conference shake meeting condemning misrepresentation of measures in the education bill. He argued agitation stemmed from false statistics and warned that nonconformist pressure aimed to seize control of education, risking Liberal influence and political tampering with schools.

Manchester Belfour National Union Conservative Constitutional Association Add Balfour Voice of Great Britain Bownd Cornelis and Chetreon Bald Meyer Elizens Stenht

Women Liberals Battle Over Resignation at Scotland Meeting

London reports a scuffle at the Scottish Women's Liberal Federation meeting as Lady Helen Munroe Fe, daughter of the late Lord Dufferin, resisted stepping down after a motion of confidence in Liberal leader Campbell-Bannerman. Amid protest and interruptions, a secret ballot eventually showed her resignation accepted, with Charles Abercrombie elected to preside.

London Rosebery Henbell Pauserman Scottish Women's Liberal Federation Miembers Helen Munroe Fe Lord Dufferin House of Comnons Campbell-Fin Lord Rosebery Helen Tan Pariament Contes of Aberiven

Spalding Named New Archbishop of Chicago

New York October 15. Bishop John E Spalding of Peoria has been selected as the new archbishop of Chicago to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Archbishop Feehan. The announcement comes after a letter received in New York.

New York John E. Spaldins Diincese of Peoria Chicaze Feehan

Mob After a Negro Purposed to Burn Him

In Nacogdoches Texas on October 15 a mob threatened to burn Jim Buchanan and others accused of murdering Duncan Hicks’ wife and daughter. Buchanan, pursued by sheriff posse, escaped Tuesday night and boarded a train toward Nacogdoches then diverted toward Thompson and Shelby county. Officials fear the mob will resist capture and political tension rises as authorities seek federal troops to protect the accused.

Fosses Nacogilosches Tex Tim Buchanan Duncan Hicks’ Wie Bonahia Nacogdosches Thapson Shelby County San Augustine Dallas Jim Buchanan Duncan Hicks Nacogdloches Shreveport Parish Texas

Pret y Hard Contract For Coal Supplies Sparks City Action

Grand Rapids Michigan January 15. Lep pick Co faces court action after a contract to supply coal to schools in the ward was broken by the city council. The bond of $5,000 stands, and the city attorney rules it valid. The dispute centers on price and market conditions fixed in the original agreement.

Grand Rapid Mick Leppick & Co Echool Ward Muenis Coal Acboots Daxirl Thie SSO Elly Leppink & Co Ely Jobe Gezon Wis Willian M. Brooks DJ Tk Wihus Tabor College Adawrs Tabor Vos Fllinois Pat Pali Himeets Rpritguekt Ux bin Rose Incor Old Kay Steel Foundry Company, Incorporated Row Hs Laws New Jersey Jersey City Lillnois

Haverstick and Harris wed in New York cathedral ceremony

Franz Haverstick, son of Mes, married Eleanor Maerix Harris of New York at St John the Baptist Cathedral. The bride, from a US Army family, and groom plan life in Illinois as friends and relatives note his past, his travels, and family ties.

Franz Haverstick Miss Harris New York Frana Naversien Mes Eine Wa M. Haverstick Eleanor Maerix Harriss United States Army St. Juhi Bisiaws New Yorke Elise Asewarness Tleir Tayeeratick Leiden

Reckless conduct tied to inquest over Craig death

A fragmentary inquest report links Reckless in the extreme and illegal conduct to the death of William Craig, with names Wirtsfield Mase Val Tie Curling and Conductor Kelly Moyden connected to the incident. The document notes President mevel bodyguard and a deal preceding the September death and mentions contributing factors in the conduct surrounding the death of Craig.

Wirtsfield Mase Val Mevel William Craig Tiled Kelly Kelly Menino Moyden Craig

One Strike Settled as Southern Miners Return

A Birmingham, Alabama report states the strike at the anal gives of the neseee Cog aod Iron Raifcoud company ended today after ten days, with about 3500 workers returning to work immediately. The settlement ends the labor disruption and restores production.

Birminghay Ala Aod Iron Raifcoud Company Ones Settee Rue

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