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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
1
Wilkesbarre October 21 miners accept arbitration and end strike. Convention reports that all workers may return to their former positions. President Roosevelt to convene the strike arbitration commission Friday morning.
The 145000 striking miners met in Nesbitt theater to vote on President Roosevelt's arbitration plan. Engineers and pumpmen emerged as the main hurdle, fearing losing their old posts to nonunion workers, while Mitchell urged immediate resumption of work under the commission plan. The day ended with no vote on the settlement, as delegates debated the resolution and the president's modified plan.
Mitchell’s appearance drew enthusiastic applause as he took the platform and outlined his advice for the convention. He urged decisive steps and highlighted key actions he believed the body should pursue, framing his proposals within the current political climate.
At a heated convention, newspaper men won access to all sessions by large margins, arguing reporters reflect public opinion and provide on-site, curated coverage. A surge of non-delegates filled the theater as debates continued on labor, with calls for unity and shared sacrifice amid mounting job fears.
Washington October 21. News graphs show letters urging Secretary Shaw to aid “the deserv ing poor” and noting misperceptions about government relief. Two letters from St. Louis claim illness and poverty requiring $4 to $10 for rent and a daughter's board, asking Shaw to send funds directly.
Nama Oct 21 Gov Salazar reads news from Barranquilla of a 15 hour clash at La Cienaga on the Magdalena river. Forces of Generals Uribe and Castillo attacked and the revolutionists were defeated with heavy losses. Willemstad Oct 21 reports revolutionaries near Los Teques as government forces move from La Victoria toward Caracas.
After Mitchell's third speech delegates returned to the coal issue with varied views. One urged leaving the matter to Roosevelt's commission while another warned of seeking another job and urged action to provide coal for the American people. The final speaker's sentiment was loudly applauded.
In Keokuk Iowa Thomas H Pond, a prominent local businessman, was shot at in his yard but the bullets missed. Police dog track failed to catch the culprit. A nearby wealthy farmer also faced a night shooting, with no clues yet. In Washington Judge Gray, part of the coal strike arbitration panel, said he accepted the White House appointment during lunch.
Edmund J. James was installed today as president of Northwestern University at Evanston. The ceremony was witnessed by many prominent educators from several foreign countries. James delivered an inaugural address reviewing the university’s history, current status, and future policy.
Oct. 21 Stillman Valley mentions A. Atwood editor of the Stillman Valley Graphic who also serves as undertaker tombstone agent police magistrate and insurance agent and village preacher He performs a funeral sermon notes a death in his paper erects a monument at the grave and later marries the widower insures both spouses and the new home He is secretary of the Battle Ground Memorial association a lodge member and school trustee justice of the peace who marries more people than anyone in the county He operates his paper from editor to copy boy and keeps busy with many roles.
In Grand Rapids on October 21, a widow, Mrs. Anna Croul, faced a threatened murder when former boarder Thomas Haley returned with a revolver. Her 11-year-old son intervened, striking Haley with a gas pipe and forcing his escape. Police later arrested Haley.
General De Wet addressed about 1,000 people at Hansa station in Berlin at 2 a.m. Sunday, praising the German reception. He noted 87,500 dollars raised, with donors receiving autographic receipts, and described fatigue from signing. Envelopes with money were thrown into the Boers’ carriages during drives.
Chief Justice Fuller delivers the only written opinion. Peter Ambrosini of Chicago, saloon owner, was charged with war revenue stamp violation for failing to affix a 50 cent stamp on the drum shop bond. The court reverses the district ruling, finding the bonds are state rather than individual interests and exempt.
Grand Rapids, Oct 21. Secretary VanAsmus of the board of trade reports peaches shipped from Grand Rapids totaled 1,284,580 bushels for the just closed season. The compilation covers market activity in the local trade and reflects a substantial harvest year.
Irish Nationalists dominated discussions in the House of Commons as they pressed questions on the imprisonment of Irish members. Wyndham answered calmly but faced uproar, while William O'Brien demanded adjournment to probe the Sullivan case alleging perjury in Dublin and Sligo trials.
Ireland's attorney general accused O'Brien of misrepresentation as the house clashed over Irish affairs. Shouts of withdraw rang as O'Brien was pressed on cowardice charges while Wyndham dismissed the matter as unurgent. The land purchase bill was withdrawn and adjournment set. Premier Balfour accused Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman of separatist leanings amid confusion on Ireland policy. Cuba pineapple crop in 1902 stands at about 200000 barrels totaling 14000000.
Mrs Lizzie H Phelps owner of a millinery shop sued Lester Patterson in district court for 80000 damages alleging breach of promise of marriage. Patterson recently wed a wealthy widow in Los Angeles California after a two year engagement.
In St Paul Minnesota October 21 the adjourned hearing of the government suit against the railway merger opened with President J J Hill testifying for the defense The day focused on his account of the stock swap and the aim of Northern Securities to protect a vast Asiatic commerce once pursued by Northern lines in competition with global transportation firms.
New York October 21 The jury in the murder case against Roland B Molineux was completed yesterday. Assistant District Attorney Osborne opened for the state and evidence began. He noted the defense may seek absent witnesses while the provocation lacks that right. Some witnesses were outside the state and would not attend. The court interrupted and the district attorney continued remarks.
Hillingly Conn Oct 21 The condition of Congressman Charles Addison Russell who has been ill for several weeks has become critical and his recovery is not expected. Last evening Mr Russell suffered two severe sinking spells from which he was unable to rally owing to his weakened condition.
In San Francisco on Oct 23 Edward Sehutts a stenographer shot and killed Marian Nolan known on stage as the California Venus then took his own life Officials say infatuation for the beauty who rejected him likely unsettled Sehutts mind Updated report notes Nolan was a celebrated stage performer in California and the tragedy ends in suicide by the admirer
In Fenton Michigan on October 21 a group of apple drying plant workers defended themselves after a man insulted several girls. The women gathered eggs of uncertain age and powerful odor and used them to pelting the would be masher, securing his discomfiture.
Baltimore Oct 21 Richard B Mc Coy longtime Maryland legislator died at his Dublin Harford County home aged 81 He helped guide the 1861 extra session on state rights and was a strenuous abolitionist though opposed to negro suffrage He and others conferred with President Lincoln on suffrage the night before the assassination.
In St Paul Minnesota on October 21 John H Sparks a colored man ended his life by shooting himself. Sparks had been indicted for second degree assault after striking eight year old Johnnie Niemann on the head with a club fracturing his skull. The boy recovered but Sparks suffered from the belief that he faced lynching.
Gov. Cummins cancels two Minnesota engagements due to voice failure after a Cherokee stop where the speaker’s voice gave out. He hopes to fulfill Indiana dates later in the week. In Toledo, the National Union trustees buy a $7,000 site for a three story fireproof building housing executive offices, with total project cost capped at $30,000 not including the land.
A new lake harbor on Lake Erie in Pennsylvania is to be opened. The property was purchased by A. W. and R. B. Mellon of Pittsburgh for about $500,000. It includes lake frontage of roughly 2,500 acres at the mouth of Elk Creek near Girard.
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