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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1902
Page
1
The article reports that the anthracite wage change must date from November 1 and details the daylong tour of Roosevelt appointed arbitrators in the upper coal field. They observed mining from blasting to market, enduring damp, dust, and cramped conditions, with Bishop Spalding notably inquisitive.
A group of seven commissioners and officials visited No 2 mine of Hillside Coal and Iron, operated by Erie, and the Delaware and Hudson coal breaker at Carbondale. They traveled from the city at 10 am along the Lackawanna Valley viewing mining towns, joined by company executives and district UMW representatives led by Thomas J. Nichols.
In New York on October 31 the defense led by ex Gov Black argued five minutes to prove Roland B. Molineux innocent of the crime. The accused testified in his own defense after the address claiming he did not write the incriminating letters or the poison package address.
About a dozen newspaper correspondents describe the special train tour. The rear observation car held a large coal beds map shown and explained by Watkins to the commissioners. In Forest City a brief town drive let them view miner homes before three small cars took them to the No. 2 shaft a mile away, pulled by a lokio locomotive.
A mining inspection by county commissioners turned grim as a Hungarian miner died when a roof fragment collapsed at Clifford No 2 mine near Forest City. The party rode underground in six mine cars, viewing thin and average coal veins while officials wore miners gear and questioned workers.
At the Coalbrook breaker in Ca nondale seven arbitrators examined machinery and the slate cutting process. The dispute centers on docked coal for slate and refuse. Clark asks how many pounds make a ton while Nicholls contests the standard, arguing the 2,800 pound ton overstated by market needs and pea coal dynamics. Continued on Sixth Page.
Ex President Grover Cleveland spoke to about 1 000 inside Lyceum hall and a larger outdoor crowd on tariff reform and anti protection, denouncing high duties as unfair to the masses. He urged Congress to amend tariff laws while warning Republicans against trusting their claims of reform. Robert D Foote led cheers as the crowd pressed for change amid the political clash over reciprocity and protection.
Report from Bringfield on October 31 states Gov. Yates's condition worsened with a fever spiking to 104 and pulse 84 to 96. Dr. J C Taylor says fever follows a regular typhoid course without complications and that the governor will be bedridden for weeks. No move to replace the governor is needed, attorney Hamlin says.
Trustees report after Tuesday inquiry found no abuse or cruelty at the Soldiers Orphans Home Normal. Sanitary conditions food medicine and care deemed excellent. Proceedings to Governor Yates will cite favorable findings and no management changes. Milwaukee voters hear Senator Vilas urge tariff reform and denounce trusts in a Pabst theater speech.
San Francisco Oct 31 Consul Galicia reports a Guatemala president dispatch stating Santa Marie volcano is erupting but without damage. The message asserts no injuries or destruction from the eruption.
London reports the last section of the British Imperial Pacific cable was laid at the Fiji islands yesterday, completing a link that ties Britain’s empire together by underwater communication.
Des Moines Ja Oct nesus Peet arrested at Pella in connection with a Prairie City bank robbery. He is held to await identification by night watchman Erkskine and Deptist Gibford. Loss estimated at about 4,000 dollars.
In Judge Ryan's court Edmund Bersch faces perjury charges as testimony opens. John K. Murrell stands accused of seeking a $75,000 payoff through Lincoln Trust deposits while Philip Stock links Murrell to a city council bill and a deal via the St. Louis Suburban railway. Witnesses recount the money and Murrell's alleged offer as cases unfold.
Richard Hospes testifies that Nicolaus Wainwright and Turner gave funds to the German Savings Institution, which were then handed to Philip Stock. Murrell, a former delegate, names nineteen conspirators and alleges a 75,000 bribery plan tied to the suburban franchise bill. Edmund Berseh is found guilty of perjury and sentenced to five years.
Three members of the Wickingson family William aged 46 Albert 42 and Julia 55 were found burned to death in their home ten miles west of Elkhorn Ort yesterday. Neighbors reported the house was set on fire during the night and it is believed robbery and murder occurred to cover the crime. The roof burned off before nearby help arrived and the fire consumed the building.
H E Christensen, president of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Sharpsburg Indiana, is reported missing after promising to visit Omaha to show funds to banks. The bank reportedly depleted by 35 000 to 50 000 dollars, doors closed, sheriff reports Christensen unlocated in Omaha and Marysville.
In Monroe Michigan the bondsmen claim a Treasurer S W Lanner shortfall may exceed sixteen thousand dollars. George L Little acts for the bondsmen to review city funds, with Lanner’s banking and loans under scrutiny. Sebastian Lanner and his son’s property are turned over to Joseph S Hoffman, trustee for the sureties.
Lizzie Lapar, a Lake Villa Arkansas girl living with relatives Mr and Mrs Crowley, was reportedly spirited away by a stranger who claimed to take her to visit her mother. The man drove to the nearest station with the girl and took a train supposedly toward Chicago, with no sign of her since.
Baraboo Wis Oct 31 The postoffice at Reidsburg was robbed last night with $1 600 in cash plus registered letters and stamps taken The safe was dynamited No clue and police say no immediate leads exist in the case from the Wisconsin robbery report.
Millard Fillmore Lester, charged with the murder of Fred K. Larimore at Plainville, may not be held to the grand jury. His examination is fixed for November. The shooting occurred around 8 40 p m Thursday night, while Lester says he was in bed by 9 p m.
In Joplin Missouri on October 31 a prominent citizen was shot and killed by his wife during a divorce proceedings in a lawyer's office. Randall attacked his wife with a knife and was shot. The case centers on the divorce and resultant fatal shooting in the law office.
Fire at the state reformatory damaged the east wing last night. Venting fire department aid prevented total destruction. Estimated loss about $12,000 with repairs underway. Local coverage notes Roosevelt trip plans and political items from Washington.
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