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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
1
A thousand engineers, firemen, and pump runners began repairing mines in Wilkesbarre pa and preparing collieries for coal resumption. Non unionists leave the region as companies retain some workers. Arbitration commission summoned by Roosevelt to meet Friday after miners convention signals end of strike.
In Wilkes Barre on October 22, 147000 striking miners voted to end the walkout and defer all questions to a presidentially appointed arbitration commission. Rejoicing spread through coal regions as towns planned spontaneous celebrations after the unanimous decision to resume mining despite debates over lack of specific protections in the plan.
Copenhagen report states the lands house rejected the second reading of the bill ratifying the Danish West Indies cession to the United States by a tie vote. The decision sparked loud excitement in the chamber and a spectator demonstration.
The German foreign office confirms Washington's report that King Oscar of Sweden has ruled the Samoan arbitration in Germany's favor. Workers fearing loss of old positions or coal digging were urged to return to mines as executives seek solutions and operations resume. President Mitchell received numerous congratulatory telegrams as the strike ended.
The convention adopts two resolutions. The first calls off the strike and states that workers will report to their prior positions on October 23 after submitting all issues to the Roosevelt-named commission. John Mitchell is authorized to represent the miners in hearings.
In London on October 22 a bid to set a date for Ireland seat debate failed. Minneapolis switchmen accept a compromise raising wages 20 cents an hour with 3.5 cents for foremen, seen as a victory. Porto Rico violence ends with a Republican killed after a protest clash. Cleveland sends a letter to Tammany Hall ahead of a mass meeting featuring Bird S. Coler with David B. Hill.
Berlin Oct 22 The government faced defeat as Conservatives and Centrists pushed amendments for higher wheat and rye duties. Wheat 14 to 145 and rye 187 to 152, with National Liberals Socialists and Radicals in opposition. Von Buelow warned of three possible moves including dissolving the reichstag and sought treaties compatible with agriculture protection.
In the Westinghouse building the American Window Glass Co. held its stockholders meeting. President James A. Chambers reported for the year ending Aug 31 1902 receipts totaled 874 ORB STq with 126 061 93 charged off leaving a net profit of 701 04. Directors up for re election include Thomas Wightman M K McMullin T H Given William L Elkin A B Widener J A Chambers and others. Officers to be re elected.
Paris report says a man tried to scale the Elysee wall early this morning. He likely planned to hide in the palace garden to gain a chance to assassinate President Loubet, according to Le Figaro.
Culver Indiana farmers report losses totaling thousands after shipping cattle to Chicago and taking back checks later found worthless. The nonpaying paper is tied to a Chicago commission firm alleged as Ewart Bros. Baker acted as buyer but poses no responsibility. Individual losses range from about 800 to 1,800 dollars with several cases totaling more than a thousand dollars each.
Edwin L. Clark the Mishawaka banker lies dangerously ill at a Chicago hotel after a nighttime lure and robbery. Prisoners Vanderberg Wickoff confess and name Frank Nunsie and John Mcartin as accomplices in a carriage ride that ended with an assault near Bloom's saloon at Peoria and West Van Buren streets.
Washington reports a letter dated New York Oct 3 from Mark Twain to the secretary of the treasury. Twain writes of winter fuel costs and proposes a barter of bonds and greenbacks for kindling noting his gratitude and pledge to vote right.
Ex president Hauber of Switzerland dies from paralytic stroke in Berne. Other brief items: Jen ny M Wood seeks receiver and injunction against Cooperative Home Purchasing in Grand Rapids for misused reserve funds. Harry Gilbert nearly drowns during epileptic fit in Battle Creek. saved by bystanders and police. Mrs. T. B. Blackstone gifts 2000 to Rockford College. Five year Meeting of Friends begins in Indianapolis with S Edgar Nicholson presiding.
In Hempstead Texas on October 22 a mob abducted and lynched two Black men, Jim Wesley and Reddick Parton, after trials for criminal assault and murder. Jurors condemned both to death. mob violence erupted during Wesley’s trial, police resistance failed, and both men were hanged at a utility pole in the public square. Sheriff Lipscomb and Sheriff Sparks were injured. The governor was notified, militia request was declined, and no immediate official action followed.
Edmund Janes James was installed as president of Northwestern University in Chicago with a day of ceremonies. Delegates and guests from U S and foreign institutions attended the reception in Fisk hall Orrington Lunt Library luncheon in the assembly room then a march to First Methodist church for the installation oath and inaugural address reviewing the university history and needs and outlining administration policy.
Simon Raphael, believed to be New York's oldest man, died at age 106 after retiring from the dry goods business early in his 100th year. Also note C Spangler of the University of Kansas died of consumption and Ada Gilbert Duncan, a victim in last December's assault, died today.
Chicago Oct 22 Five persons are known dead and 17 unaccounted for after a fire destroyed the Corn Products company plant last night. Four of the unaccounted for are believed alive. Financial loss estimated at 400000 dollars, fully insured.
Aitkin Minnesota October 22 Gus Olson twelve miles from this town killed his daughter with a butcher knife at midnight after objecting to her proposed marriage.
Hugh Cannon formerly of Jackson is dying at Marshall poor farm. He authored Ain’t It a Shame and Goothoo Eyes. Born in Detroit twenty eight years ago, he toured with Deming’s minstrels and wrote I Don’t Want No Jonzh Hangin’ Around after a rejected love in Albany New York.
An apparent dynamite bomb was found inside the boiler flue cover at the Mans and Vinegar threshing outfit in New Ulm. If left, it could have caused serious loss of life as a large crew worked nearby. Vinegar discovered a long iron piece filled with dynamite after removing a leaking manhole cap. The incident is linked to a local dispute with a rival owner.
A Big Four passenger train passed a burning trestle near Parker last night with forty aboard escaping largely unharmed. Several sustained only minor injuries as crews worked to control the blaze and assess damage to the line.
Reader excerpts recall playful dialogue and comic exchanges from vintage magazines. One line shows a girl attempting a kiss while another asks about actions, leading to a quip about being up in arms. A youngster asks about experience, provoking a pun from Mr Callipers about headaches from butting against the world.
The body of Jim Younger, the bandit who shot himself at St. Paul, arrived in Lees Summit Missouri today and will likely be buried in the family lot tomorrow. Pallbearers are chosen from Younger’s former Missouri friends. Relic hunters had cut splinters from the pine coffin as the casket arrived.
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 22 two men were killed one fatally and two seriously injured when a girder fell at the Pennsylvania Steel works construction department.
Danville Illinois October 22 Rev TL Gibbs named pastor of First Methodist church after a heated conference contest that extended sessions two days and violated Decatur church’s bid officials say unwritten law favors the host church bishop Merrill ruled to respect the unwritten rule and assign Gibbs to Danville Illinois Baptists In Session
Boston reports John F. Finerty of Chicago was unanimously reelected yesterday as president of the United Irish League of America for the upcoming year. In Kansas City the All Americans beat the All Nationals 5 to 4 in a rapid 70 minute game across eight and a half innings.
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