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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
1
Washington October 24 members of the strike commission appointed by the president met at the White House and conferred with the president for about 28 minutes. They discussed aims to ease relations between employers and workers and set a plan for hearings and public admission to proceedings.
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad officials announce a price cap and distribution plan after a coal strike. The letter to General Manager Henderson seeks a 50 cent per ton raise by January 1003, urges fair pricing by retailers, and directs dealers to limit sales to immediate needs. George F. Baer signs the document, aiming to stabilize supply and curb profiteering while retailers adjust October orders.
Hazleton area workers at Markle & Co and Coxe Bron. Co and J. S. Wentz & Co vote to strike until terms are restored. Company plans to bar new applicants while emboldened by prior order to withdraw and revert to old pay and conditions. December orders reportedly issued as tensions rise.
London Oct 24 Hanbury deputy to the Board of Agriculture refused a deputation seeking the opening of British ports to cattle imports from Argentina. He would not act until satisfied that an outbreak of pleuro-pneumonia existed in Argentina and that the government there was preventing disease. Deputation noted droughts in Australia reducing supplies and U.S. frozen meat shipments falling, raising prices. Hope lay in Argentina readmitting cattle. Hanbury believed Argentina may be disease-free but sought stricter safeguards before action.
Sofia reports Michael Stavreff aling Halm was today found guilty of the murder of ex Premier St relt in 1895 and sentenced to hang. The Bulgarian government sent identical notes to powers insisting on reforms in Mace MHA to quell pro Macedonian agitation.
New London Conn Oct 24 The American Missionary associations convention concluded after President Gladden was reelected. Rev H T Proctor warned that 7 000 000 Negroes live in the South with about 4 000 000 outside churches. He argued half the black race is unchurched and many ministers are unprepared to serve them. He cited a rift between old church and new Negro and urged church leaders to answer rising questions to prevent rising infidelity. He praised Negro achievements in education and wrote of overcoming early doubts about their mental abilities.
An orator cites John Calhoun to argue on race and intellect, praising Black figures in eloquence education and poetry while noting modern progress in property and salaries. Secretary Ryder reports church incomes down vs three-year average, with church offerings and Sunday schools rising. local Endeavor groups show higher city gifts and individual contributions.
London observers report nearly four hundred recipients of coronation war honors were invested by the king at Buckingham Palace in a naval ceremony. The great house of state and high officials attended as the scene appeared particularly brilliant with the royal investiture.
Sherman Texas October 24 Hermae Th Abrams a lifelong railroad man who dispatched military trains out of Cairo during the Civil War under direct appointment by President Lincoln is dead. He served in railroad work for twenty years before retirement.
Senor Don Emilio de Ojeda was formally received as Spain's minister in the United States and presented his credentials to President Roosevelt yesterday.
The state board of equalization adopted a ruling affecting Cook County corporations. Many firms will not be taxed due to lacking property in the state or other exemptions, especially those formed to promote industries such as oil ventures. No railroads listed paid taxes, and some 100K in Cook County corporate assessments were noted as affected.
Chicago October 2 Professor Adolf Lorens had his first mishap in U S experiences at Welles day’s clinic at Mercy hospital The fever of Belle Mason, on whom he was operating, broke during the fracture The accident was explained as a rare outcome of his care for over 1 0000 cases of dislocation The patient remained in plaster ward for security and doctors postponed the operation to protect recovery prospects
London date October 2 Irish nationalists again sparked uproar in the UK House of Commons. The speaker ruled a motion out of order provoking shouting and threats from Nationalist benches. Patrick O Brians resolution and a debate on the late of the Theradr headher were proposed as the session adjourned amid turmoil.
Fragmented OCR notes depict Andrew Carnegiean proposals at St Andrews University about a United States of Europe. Contenders discuss political and security implications while voices urge economic and governance unity to boost worldwide stability. The source presents tangled quotes and names, signaling a heated but unclear public discussion.
In Port Union Michigan Great Record Keeper Watson resigns effective November 1 amid friction with Major N Boynton the grand commander. Dissension stems from expansion plans and internal disputes since the Marquette camp meeting. The resignation shocks local Macabees members who had reported peace.
Rioting strikers sack a provision depot and stores, attack newspaper offices, and erect barricades at the dock. Troops arrive as cranes are toppled, fires set to oil barrels, and the city of Dunkiek shuts shops and seals residences amid ongoing disorder.
In a local court today, Charinda, Towa, Ger and others were found guilty in the murder of Ermine Moore. The proceedings fixed the penalty at a perisnonnasen, with Judge Appaner Sees the Mutter Men presiding as the case moved toward sentencing. A separate report notes U.S. Senator John C. Spooner received a warm welcome at a Butter makers convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. A state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Wednesday to discuss plans for a monument at Old Fort Calhoun commemorating Lewis and Clark’s 1804 meeting and the treaty that opened Nebraska Territory.
A hurricane sweeping across Port Diaments in Entre Rios province killed fifteen people and injured many more. Several ships sank and numerous structures were damaged as maritime facilities suffered major losses.
Senator Hanna resumes his tour in Indiana as officials cite continued throat trouble and a persistent hoarseness. The tour proceeds with appearance plans in Indianapolis and surrounding communities, emphasizing campaign momentum despite medical notes.
A large gathering of Confederate veterans and families witnessed the dedication of the Kentucky Confederate Veterans' Home in Pewee Valley on Oct 1. The program featured invocations, a welcome speech by Major Woodruff, and remarks from General Joseph J. Lewis, Captain W. T. Ellis, and Colonel Bennett H. Young, who presented the home to Governor Beckham.
The Lutjena mining sector shows strong output and rising employment, with estimates of 17,000 miners needed this winter to meet demand. Reports indicate a wider call for workers across Michigan, Indiana, and nearby states as shortages persist and production aims increase.
Word reached here of a mail car robbery between Bermount and Drummond Montana last night at midnight. An engineer was killed during the incident and the mail car broken into with registered mail reportedly taken. The train was split into two cars and the thief or thieves escaped.
Reading Pennsylvania reports the Iron Workers union, after a strike begun May 16, has officially ended the work stoppage. Labor groups and industry leaders welcomed the move, noting resumed operations and ongoing negotiations.
Aged financier Cooke suffers a second fibg eed stroke and is under medical care. In Michigan a Get-iieh-Quick scheme leads to arrest as detectives search for two colored men and others in proximity to a car of merchandise where rubber beads and goods are found. Local residents and officials report unsettled activity around the junction area as authorities pursue leads.
Ottumwa Iowa October 4 reports the Commercial hotel in Cincinnati burned while full of guests. Everyone escaped by jumping except the landlord who suffered painful burns. A lighthearted exchange follows about office humor and swearing, reflecting dated newspaper voice.
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