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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1903

Page

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Riots Kill Thirty in Beirut As Foreign Ships Stand By

Beirut Syria Sept 1 Thirty people are dead in the Morlem district amid anarchy and closed shops as authorities fail to restore safety. US cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco patrol the coast while consular guards are posted. Debate grows over dismissing the Beirut mutator and placing the Lebanon district under autonomous Christian governance.

State Department Leishman Constantinople Lefshmen Tetrut Selehiman Hit Avy Department Admiral Cotton Beirut Syria Magelssen Knesen Morlem Almere United States Brooklyn San Francisco United Later Connate Brooklyn Anl Mission Tise Sion United

Cousin of Late President Held in Michigan

Kalamazoo Michigan September 10 Harry McKinley cousin of the late President McKinley was arrested by Sheriff Shipman in Niles for unpaid hotel bills at Motel Bay. He has lingered in expensive apartments for two months, squandering large sums and incurring debt. In the sweatbox he wept and spoke of regrets, while police say he may be unbalanced or concealing a crime. He and his wife sought entry to elite social circles but failed.

Kalamazoo Mich Harry McKinley President McKinley Sheriff Shipman Niles McKinley Haw

Runaway at a Funeral in Denver Causes Injuries

Denver Sept 10 Frightened by the bashing of the black trimmings on the hearse at a Valverde funeral the team attached to the next carriage ran away overturning the coach nine persons were injured Those seriously hurt include Mrs Iboks Ellen Bedbrook Mrs Ty Sedbrook Alice Sedbrook age 9 and D W White driver with dislocated knees and a fractured thigh

Denver Valverde Montfee D. W. White

Athletes Gather for Meet in Milwaukee

A two day crack and Held meet opened in Milwaukee today featuring Giderth of the National Amate union. An athlete from this country and the presentible governor general from Damascus restored confidence but warned local authorities he would curb unrest. The city reported a quiet Tuesday night with business as usual amid the gathering event.

Milwaukee Giderth National Amate Union Ible Damascus

Money Talks and The Mean Comparison in Quips

A collection of short humor exchanges from multiple papers. A church call, salary contrast, and light chat about voices surface in quick snippets. Miss Taylor and Miss Gabbie are noted for responses and mannerly banter.

Miss Taylor San Francisco Vas

Fragmentary quotation on virtue and diplomacy

A damaged snippet discusses virtue and a tale of selling a lady to a friend amid servant concerns. It includes a quote about paying $25 and a remark that diplomats gain more by listening than by talking, attributed to Hanotaux.

Cenean Hanotaux

Citizens' Alliance members face arrest in conspiracy case

Georgetown Colorado September 10 news reports James C. Craig and Fred J. Zell of Denver, leaders of the Citizens' Alliance, with indictments for conspiracy to riot and related charges. Twenty three Idaho Springs miners charged with destruction and conspiracy, as Cripple Creek reports no WFMI participation and reduced rail rates for southwestern miners amid mounting labor tensions. A fire at Prophetsown damages store and nearby buildings, totaling about 50000 dollars, with several residents reporting losses.

Georgetown Colo James C. Craig Fred J. Zell Bothy Denver Citizens’ Alliance Idaho Springs Aliance Fa District Court Sun and Moore Citizens’ Alliance of Idaho Springs Owers District Cour Isme Capiasce Wen J. ©. Craig B.J. Zell Idaho Springs Minerse Union Cripple Creek Mine Owners’ Association Western Federation of Miners Icts Mmine Missouri Joplin Stratton Vindicator Hull Clinton Prophetstown Lowry A Syler Uvlgie Bilding Han Smith Teach James Middleton Albert French Sterling

Stiles Seeks Injunction Over Unions Pressure in Chicago

John M. Stiles, a paving contractor, sues in Chicago circuit court for an injunction to curb unions and labor leaders alleged to hinder his business. He claims threats, strikes, and boycotts by painters, carpenters, gas fitters, electricians, and others connected to the advisory board of the building trades. He cites contracts on Ellis avenue and Magnus foundry works as targets and says unions aim to force repudiation of his nonmember employees. he already has a $30,000 damage suit pending.

Chicago un+ Jom John M. Stiles Stiles Advisory Board The Buildings Trade Ellis Avenue KE. Grows Magnus Foundry First Street Emerald Avenue Stiten Seabe Advisory Board of Building Trades Ine Stilex

Judge Belden rules lack of jurisdiction in Shevelly case

In Wisconsin, Judge Belden held Walworth County circuit court had no jurisdiction over Edward Charles Shevelly a Minneapolis lumberman. Shevelly who demanded a jury trial was sent to a deputy sheriff pending appeal. Attorney Simmons sought a stay to go to the supreme court but the motion was overruled.

Simmons Anpreme Court Shovelit Mou

Claims right to the islands in dispute

London reports say the British government has made representations in Washington over the seizure of two inlets near Be North Borneo by a U S gunboat. The islands are not connected with those off the coast of British North Borneo where the American flag was recently raised.

London Lave Washington Hireias Be North Borneo Quires Hese Islands British North Borneo

Union miners clash as papers attacked in Belgrade unrest

A mob in Belgrade protested against newspapers defending the army and attempted to reach the Turkish legation before police containment. United Mine Workers claim the new employer discharge privilege could be abused, risking renewed conflict in the coal regions. In Philadelphia, a textile strike at Dolieon mills ends after three months as workers return.

Belgrade Lok Wyoming Pon Wright United Mine Workers Ora Gathracite Philadelphia John and James Dolieon

Restaurant Strike Delays Serve Guests aturnal Deter

In a Chicago Tribune item a restaurant proprietor tells a guest the line is busy as wait times lengthen. The guest learns staff have begun a strike, misunderstanding it as the usual delay. The exchange highlights labor action affecting service.

Urnal Deter Chicago Tribune

British Science Meet Discusses Education Gaps

At the British Association for the Advancement of Science gathering in Belfast the pre sident Sir Norman Lockyer warned that Britain trails in science education. He cited 11 universities in Ireland and Britain versus 14 US state and private endowments and Germanys system, urging government support and stronger state aid to prevent brain drain.

Routhport Eng British Association For the Advancement of Science Norman Lorkyer Organization of Science

Sir Norman on Private Endowment Less Than Half Hearted

Sir Norman presents figures to argue private endowment in Britain is weak and unreliable. He cites English university colleges with under 4 million pounds raised in sixty years, compares US private gifts and German state aid, and advocates scientific national counsel to boost brain power while lamenting scant support for Britain’s universities.

Britain Norman United States Thin Someon TSIS Germany University of Strassburg Marchester Liverpool Birmingham Bristol Newcastle Great Sheffield Sani Geran University Isso Telaly Scientific Nation Connedl Net

Now Propellor Delays a Test in Widewater Virginia

Widewater Virginia September 10. Professor Langley’s airship test delayed again as starboard propeller breaks under its own velocity. One blade shatters the frame, causing damage as the craft whirls, nearly striking several men on a tug boat deck. Manly in the car orders aid. Langley absent, but the failure suggests structural weakness needing improvement before launch.

Widewater Langiey Manly Langley

Captain Wringe to Reside Here in New York

New York crowds learn Captain Wringe plans to live in the city after competing in the Americas Cup trials. He aims to become a citizen under the law and will seek a suitable skipper if he remains aligned with that option.

New York Robert Welnze America Thomas Liptow Wey Captain Wringe

Carnival dispute rocks Joliet merchants petition drive

In Joliet September reports show a split over the planned week long street carnival. Mayor Crolin holds a petition from merchants opposing the Carnival while supporters circulate counter petitions. The council awaits action as signatures mount. Separate briefs note oil strikes near Munice, a suicide in Utah and a bankers convention in Indiana.

Crolins

Assailant Escapes After Fatal Shooting Near Town

A man fatally shot his father in law with a shotgun near a small river hamlet twelve miles east of town and then fled. A posse, aided by a constable, pursued the suspect who reportedly boasted of the crime. Authorities expected a heavy confrontation as they closed in.

St. Louis

Death Ends Minister Marriage Plans in Merion Ink Spr 10

In Merion, traces of a wedding were halted by the death of Rev. Frink Tacans. Miss Care vole Rogers of Marion, the principal mourner, learned of the minister’s death in New York while preparations for a marriage in Ghlewgo city were underway. Tacuns planned missionary work in India and had hoped to wed in late October before sailing. Roadside notices and local names appear amid scattered, garbled reports and additional unrelated items.

Frank Liteans Tacunstint Cot New York Golit India

Fragmented plea for cooking aid cited by Philadelphia Press

A garbled early 20th century notice appears from the Philadelphia Press with a misread dialogue about seeking guidance, cooking, and returning a seemingly lost item. The fragmentary text shows quoted lines and a quipped adage about survival and hindsight.

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