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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1902

Page

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Trains In Collision Kills Several In Pittsburg Area

A head on collision between passenger trains on the Pittsburg and Ventura railroad near Witmer Station today killed two trainmen and seriously injured several others. Passengers were cut by splinters and broken glass but few were seriously hurt. Names listed include a fireman and an engineer among the dead and injured.

Pittsburg View Celtie Ty Thuffile Rochypter & Wittchur Pitsburg & Western Witmer Ventura

Explorers Return From Ethiopian Expedition Across Adis Ababa

Hugh Whitehouse of Newport and Lord Hindlip reached London after an expedition that included a three day detention by local officials near Lake Margherita. In Adis Ababa Emperor Menelik hosted a banquet and granted access to his private reserve while the travelers recounted a journey through the Walame zone.

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Grave condition of Lord Salisbury reported in Lucerne

Lucerne dispatches say Lord Salisbury former prime minister is confined to his room by a chill and gout attack. London reports a slight improvement by early evening but not yet clear if he is out of danger. News notes caution on the severity.

Lucerne Switzerland Lord Salisbury Salisbury London Feients

Marconi Honored by King for Wireless Invention

King Victor Emmanuel awarded the cross of the Order of the Crown to Guglielmo Marconi, celebrated inventor of wireless telegraphy, in Turin during September.

Marconi Turin Victor Emanuel The Order of the Crown Marcon

Mob Attacks Colllery in Pittaton Aims to Force Union

A mob attacked the colliery owned by W. H. Holmes in Pittaton, driving nonunion workers from the mine and setting fire to the breaker. Firefighting saved the breaker, and operations resumed last week. Several nonunion workers were stopped on their way to No 10 collier, which had resumed operations yesterday.

Pittaton W. H. Holmes

Britain and United States Clash Over Roumanian Jewish Relief

Berlin reports Britain asks signatories of the 1878 Berlin treaty to address Toumania’s Jewish treatment. The United States protests immigrant distress, urging adherence to laws and warning of unwanted arrivals. European press questions the motive while Roumanians in Milwaukee thank Secretary Hay for backing the protest.

Berlin German For Men Koummata Bertain United States Miami Bowmania London Bucharest Rownents Daily Express Hegiernis Inez Roumania Haye Milwaukes

Protest in Panama Over Foreign Troops Ride

Reports from Col ombia and Panama describe protests against U S troops guarding transit isthmus forts. Officials say Colombia does not seek war with Nicaragua while canal syndicates allegedly back Herrera. Boer leaders warn Brussels visitors of nonpolitical aims.

Panama Colon Colombia United States Blade Jackets Eriver Cincinnati Oscar Malmros United States Herrera Nicorazun Associated Press Zelaya Niewragua Tis Offernis Nicaragua

Airship Cruise Over London Battles Winds

London report indicates Stanley Spencer, air pioneer, piloted a steerable airship over Greater London this afternoon. He launched from near Ceyat and headed toward St. Paws, circling as far west as Ballad while winds shifted from the northeast.

London Stanley Spencer Pas Avronaut Ceyat Vpathee St. Paws Harrow

Shaw Heading West on Treasury Trip

Secretary Shaw to depart Washington at 1 PM for western tour amid talks of using non security funds to aid the treasury. He plans to brief assistants and may seek Justice Department interpretation before any actions, with a potential distribution of 10,000 in the public fund to bolster circulation.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Shaw Treasury Op Lon Department of Justice Ancrctary Stan Rudd Bette Rapiely

Jersey Appeals Court Favors Steel Combine

In Natal unrest reports and crime notes from Sept 19, legal victory for the United States Steel Corporation appears amid investor and public response. Separate dispatches cover a Desperate Criminal Sioux Falls arrest, troops to return home, and a Jersey City canal murder with a weight-bound victim.

Jersey

Strikes and Militias Stir Saratoga and Wilkes-Barre

Reports from September detail National Guard and local militia deployments across New York and Pennsylvania amid a broad coal and street railway strike. Incidents include a car halted by nonunion workers, a conductor struck, fires at tunnels, and arrests as authorities seek to restore order while urging arbitration.

Saratoga N. Y Saratoga Citizens’ Corps National Guard Secon Roghuedt Jo Meohipleseille Stillwater Madada Valley Anr Oller Glen Yalta Glens Falls Nova Madson Viall

Baird Receives Promotion at Milwaukee Road

Over the past year and a half Tweal freight for the Milwaukee road, Mr Haird has been promoted to division freight and general passenger agent with headquarters at Dubuque. Territory covers four miles north to Lacrosse and west to Rock Island. He departs soon for new duties, with many friends here sending best wishes. Mrs Baird will stay in Rock Island for the winter.

Mater Milwaukee Road Othc Amett Dubugne Lac Crosse Rock Island Haird le Htn

Vienna Bank Theft and Cashier Missing in Vienna

In Vienna the Leader Bank section reveals embezzlements by a cashier named Edmond Hetlark. He fled yesterday and about $1,100 was identified as recovered. The fraud relied on manipulated checks and false entries in the bank books.

Vienna Edmond Hetlark

Report on asylum charges details unclear

In September a city court faced charges related to immorality and accusations against individuals. The available text is garbled, making specific names or actions hard to determine.

Henderson District Wilson Nominate Man to Congress

Delegates met yesterday to nominate a candidate for Congress at a convention in New Hampton. The committee selected Colonel Henderson to lead the ticket with a campaign team to support the party. The body debated changes to the convention and delayed final approval pending further confirmation.

New Hamaton Welliuz Hynersan Hydelle

Iowa Buggy Concern Makes an Assignment

A long fragment of Iowa news notes a buggy firm facing assignment amid local unrest and political intrigue. The Milan era references labor strife and speculative legal actions as communities react to threats and economic strain.

Iowa

Boxer Uprising Turmoil and Imperial Edicts Reported

Washington dispatch notes Boxer uprisings and upheaval in China, with taxation protests, edicts ordering repression, and changes to provincial officials including the removal of the viceroy of Sichuan. Reports describe violence, massacres, and government troops quelling unrest, while foreign ministers monitor the situation and minister Conger transmits edicts. Also listed are AP officers, a Boston funeral, and Burma bell customs.

Washington Ching Adler Conger Department of State China Peking Lente Szehu Wiel Onicha Kwei-Chun Vietor SxeChusn Tiene Teon-Hsnant Ehuinze Wileister Tellier

Pheasants Helped Right Royal Car Near Arriccia

An account describes a royal motor car accident near Arriccia with the claim that pheasants nearby aided in righting the vehicle. The note marks it as a printer's reversal of a familiar blunder about Lord X going out with fiends to adopt peasants, cited from the London Globe.

Arriccia London Globe

Water cure works in Hackensack jail termy

Peter Hernia was hanged in the county jail termy for the crime and the execution was completed amid a desperate fight. A deputy reported the prisoner tore at the pipe and struggled as the water cure was applied, causing a grim scene at the site.

Hackensack N. I Peter Hernia Thy Heritts

Patriarchs Gather in Grand Lodge Meeting

Fragmentary OCR text notes Patriarchs in Grand Lodge with mentions of men’s groups and regional councils. No clear events, dates, or names are coherently readable beyond generic references to grand lodge activities and militancy terms.

General Manager Goodnow Slain in Railway Accident

Unclear OCR text describes a railway incident at night involving General Manager Goodnow. A private car was dragged from a track switch, a crew began a strike, and two cars broke free, striking the official and causing injuries. An official inquiry and further hinge damage are hinted.

Dewey’s Chief Yeoman Dies in New York

New York on September 19 reports the death of Patrick Hyland, chief yeoman aboard the Dewey ship Dionipia, in Misheime. The obit notes his service and ranks, reflecting a era of naval command and ceremony in the city.

Dewey New York Patrick Hyland Misheime

Fire Insurance License Granted to St Louis Underwriters

Jefferson City Sept 19 a license was issued by the state superintendent to the Individual Fire Underwriters company of St Louis with capital stock of 15 million. The firm listed twenty five stockholders including some of the most prom minent men of St Louis and the mayor. Gottlieb Nlegenfind, shot in a posse clash at Winside Nebraska, regained consciousness and may recover though he has six or more wounds. Bert Owen, a well known farmer, shot himself near Merrilan Wisconsin. his father found the body in the woods.

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