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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1907

Page

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Morocco Blame Urged Over Moroccan Disorder Crisis

Paris reports a cabinet meeting holding the Moroccan government responsible for the July 30 Casa Blanca massacre and damages from pillage. An international commission would fix indemnities amid armistice extension, as Moorish peace delegations failed to appear at Tangier. General Drude sick may delay offensive actions.

Casa Blanca France Tangier Drude Philbert Morocco Drude II

Gans and Britt Set for 20 Round Frisco Fight

San Francisco fans await the 20 round bout at Recreation Baseball Park as lightweight champion Joe Gans and California native son Jimmy Britt prepare to box. The Occidental Athletic Club hosts the event with ring entry at 2 PM. Gans is the favorite, while Nelson predicts a Gans victory, praising him as the sharper hitter.

San Francisco Joe Gano World Aid Jimmy Britt California Recreation Baseball Park Occidental Athletic Club Gans-Nelson Goldfield Gans Nelson Britt

Wreck on Rock Island near Escondida injures many

A northbound Rock Island passenger train wrecked at Escondida New Mexico last night after a brake beam failed. Six cars overturned but no serious injuries occurred though nearly every passenger suffered slight injuries.

el Paso Texas Rock Island Escondida N. M

Discovery of Diphtheria Antitoxin in Three Minutes

Columbus Ohio Sept 9 The Ohio State University announces an anti toxin that will kill diphtheria germs in living humans in three minutes. The discovery is credited to Theodore Wolframe a German chemist now resident in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Profesor Blyle Theodore Wolframe

Court of Appeals Reverses Judge Grosscup In Traction Case

The United States Court of Appeals halted Judge Grosscup’s 20 year transfer order granting to the Chicago Railways company control of Union Traction properties on Chicago’s north and west sides. It remands for possession to remain with receivers, pending stockholder and bondholder negotiations. The decision upholds the city ordinance but stresses private property interests over public necessity. The Sept 14 deadline for acceptance may prevent transfer by negotiation, returning the scene to the pre-unification status.

Chicago Sept Grosscup United States Union Traction Company Chicago Railways Company United States Emitt of Appeals Court of Appeals Grosseup Railways Company C Cagro Railways Company Justice Brewer United States Supreme Court Court of Anppeals Brewer Chicago Rail Ways Company

Test Autos for Army in French Maneuvers

Foreign military delegates arrive at Anoulen to observe maneuvers. Captain William S. Suignard, American military attache, and General Miller will oversee three maneuver periods with divisions and brigades. About fifty four thousand troops participate as autos serve as transport for the first time.

Anoulen France William 5. Suignard Paris Miller

Cotton Ginning Lag Surfaces In Early Season

Census bureau bulletin shows only 91 000 bales ginned by Sept 1 this year, half of last year’s 188 000, due to crop lateness. Agriculture reports a cotton average of 72.7 versus 75 in July, while New York markets slip 25 to 26 points on government census and condition reports.

Washington Census Bureau New York

Duel Challenge Shocks Argentine Senate

Buenos Ayres on September 9 reports Deputy Pinore was challenged by Senate president Villanueva to duel after Pinore accused the senate leader of helping foment revolutions in the provinces among the senators.

Senate Buenos Ayres Pinore Villanueva

London Papers Scramble Over Vancouver Riot Fallout

The Vancouver riot against Chinese and Japanese quarters shocks British readers as violence escalates. London papers debate the event and its international implications while neglecting the San Francisco criticism. Injuries and property damage mark the worst riot in Western Canada.

London Vancouver San Francisco B. C Seymaties Canada

Thousands Will Follow President Roosevelt Coast to Coast

A large crowd gathers as President Theodore Roosevelt plans a voyage from St. Louis to Memphis next month to study a proposed deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf. Thousands apply for accommodations aboard the fleet accompanying the president, with governors, congressmen, and a notable society seeking passage.

St. Louis Roosevelt Memphis Gul Congress

Taft Criticizes Bryan On Tariff And Imperialism In West

Secretary Taft spoke in Olympia and Tacoma to about ten thousand listeners, defending tariff revision and party practicality. He accused Bryan of postponing key issues like silver coinage and anti imperialism, and praised conservative stance regarding the Philippines. In Saratoga, Grand Army veterans gather for their 41st national encampment as membership nears 200,000 with aging members foreshadowing a shift to delegates only.

Tacoma Wash William H. Taft William Jennings Bryan Olympia Wright's Park Bryan Tam Republican Party Paris Philippines Spain United States Saratoga N .Y Grand Army of the Republic Washington, D.C Robert Bruce Brown Zanesville Ohio Clara Barton Bonner John A. Logan D. D. Wheeler William Warner Missori

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sherman Seriously Ill

Lieutenant Governor Lawrence Y. Sherman is in Chicago Baptist hospital recovering after a collapse. Officials say he should be able to leave the hospital in two to three days.

Illinois Chicago Lawrence Y. Sherman Chicago Baptist Hospital Rhodes Avenue Sherman

Rights of neutrals debated at The Hague conference

The Hague report states that the committee on land warfare suppressed all articles on neutral subjects in belligerent territory. A unanimous motion urged powers to require their subjects in belligerent lands to observe neutrality laws.

the Hague Germany

Leave Church Get Divorce Strikers Return to Work

St. Petersburg reports new grounds for divorce under the holy synod including mental derangement of three years or more, maltreatment endangering health, desertion for three years and leaving the orthodox church. In Omaha three top telegraphers return to Western Union jobs as a strike setback.

Holy Synod of Russia St. Petersburg Holy Synod Western Union Omaha Neb

Roosevelt and Taft to Enter Cleveland Fight

The Cleveland mayoral race pits Tom L. Johnson Democratic ticket against Theodore E. Burton Republican ticket with Roosevelt and Taft endorsements rumored. Roosevelt may visit Cleveland to urge Burton, while Bryan is expected to help Johnson. Local Democrats plan a Sept. 19 convention as Johnson expands his plurality in a historically Republican city.

Roosevelt Taft Cleveland Tom L. Johnson Theodore E. Burton Hanna Burton Theodore Roosevelt Inland Waterways Commission Great Lakes Mississippi River Bryan Democratic Executive Committee Johnson Bur Congress Abdinke Ob Sa Tcna Feraker Senator Foraker Rivers and Harbors Committee

Rock Island fights Bell franchise over school phones and service

A Rock Island rail of editorial comment links Chicago and Rock Island battles with the Bell Telephone company over franchise terms. It argues the company seeks dictate terms, offers a costly school free-phone concession, and cites poor local service as proof of a don’t care attitude while urging fairer rates, recognized unions, and tax provisions.

Chicago O Time Bell Telephone Company Rock Island Chicago Tribune The Tribune Chicago Telephone Company the Tribune American Bell Company Chics Aise City of St. Louis Bell Bell Company

San Gabriel Runs Ashore Near Point Reyes in Fog

San Francisco Sept 9 The steamer San Gabriel ran ashore near Point Reyes this morning in dense fog. The vessel is believed to be a total loss. The ship carries a crew of 15 men.

Amer San Francisco Cal Point Reyes

Three Burned to Death in Hotel Fire

A hotel in Cleveland Springs near Charlotte was destroyed by a blaze started by lightning. Three people were burned to death. Loss estimated around $25,000 as guests were unable to escape.

Charlotte N. C Cleveland Springs

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