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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1901

Page

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Schley Case Continues Inquiries On Fleet Position At Sea

In the Schley inquiry today Captain Harber reaffirmed his sea coaling statements and Higginson adjusted his earlier distance figure from five miles by day to four by night. Testimony from Rear Admiral Higginson Captain Chester and others touched on aboard ship plans, marine aid, and possible contact with Cuban forces while the Massachusetts Texas and other vessels moved off Santiago.

Washington Schley Harber Kaynes Massachusetts Higginson Santiago M. Chester Thomas N. Wood Marine Corps Giles B. Farber Texas Cienfuegos Santiago Bay Colon Chester Mirror Woods Barber Texa Philip Sehlvs Sanspean Coatine Ro'ilew Key Irondale Dan Cambridge Demumier Star Monongahela Planta Newcastle Phillips American ‘Tinpinte Company New York Amalgamated Association Shaffer Workoma Amalgamated Journal

Slander suits loom as two seek 5000 each

In Jackson township on September 21 two damnee suits for 5000 each have been filed in circuit court against Miss Margaret Kuettle, daughter of the late Jaco Kuettle, who recently inherited substantial property on her father’s death. The plaintiffs declare statements by Jelpul and Luk harmed their reputations and seek 4000 dollars each.

Jelpul Luk Cirenit Court Azamat Margaret Kuettle Jackson Township Kuettle Jaco Kuettle

Santos-Dumont Airship Trials Face Setbacks After Crash

Paris Herald reports Santos-Dumont’s balloon collided with a tree and collapsed multiple times in recent tests. Despite progress and perseverance, damage to the cover, frame, and engines requires weeks of repair, with plans to resume experiments if weather and temperature permit in October or later.

New York Paris The Herald M. Santos-Dumont the Herald M. Santos Dumont Ifiwe Aix den Lallonn M. Santos Tle Santos Dumont Seid da

Poor Little Fellow Dies in Wisconsin Wood

A lifeless body identified as Andrew Kragness of Menominee, Wisconsin, was found Thursity in a swamp three miles from the city. He appeared to have died from exposure after a frightening experience, with injuries suggesting previous suffering. The incident has deeply affected his family. Ridgeley Named for Dawes Place in Washington. The president appointed William B. Ridgeley comptroller of the currency.

Menomonte Wis Andrew Kragness Thursity Ridgeley Dawes’ Place Washington William B. Ridgeley Bois

Tinmen Move Toward New Union Amid Walkouts

Pittsburg observers report dwindling strife as several mills resume operations including the Pennsylvania and Continental tubes and Elba Iron Works. A national Tin Workers convention could push withdrawal from the Amalgamated Association to form a new union. start-ups planned for Newcastle National Steel, Riverside Iron Works Wheeling, and the Dachet plant.

Pittsburg Combine Steel Mills Pennsylvania Con Hnental Tube Sullis Elba Iron Works National Stel Company Riverside Tron Wheeling Daheet McKees Il Thn

Sorrow Checks Business as Markets Slow Down

New York reports universal sorrow shaping trade and finance. Bank exchanges stabilize while outside cities show mixed price changes. Steel mill strike settlement faces discontent, overtime hoped to recoup delays. Corn prices spike from frost, with uncertainty on total damage.

New York R. G. Dun Review of Trade

Franco Russian alliance pledge sparks talk of South Africa

At a Sept 21 luncheon after a czar review of 140,000 troops and a visit by President Loubet, the French leader hinted that settlements would be guided by justice and humanity. The remark stirred listeners toward Boer affairs as The Hague reports note Van Lynden sending Boer arbitration papers to legations.

Bethany France Czarina Loubet South Africa The Hague Paps van Lynden Council

Washington Court of Inquiry Reconvenes Witnesses

The Seiler court of inquiry reconvened and, after adjourning, examined four witnesses. A key moment was the court withdrawing a question about a witness’s opinion on a disputed point. Rear Admiral Hleginson testified about the Santiago campaign and the Massachuse tts. The court limited testimony to events within observers reach, and its rulings may shorten proceedings.

Washington Seiler Court of Inquiry Csshop Schley

Men threaten strike over 50 layoff at Girard plant

Youngstown Ohio September 21 All employees of the Girard plant of the American Steel Hoop company threaten to strike unless 50 puddlers discharged for refusing to work Thursday night to honor McKinley are reinstated.

Youngstown Ohio Girard American Steel Hoop Company McKinley

Domestic Unhappiness in Carlinville Triple Shooting

Brown shot his wife and father in law James C Pitagerald of Jerseyville then killed himself at his former home. Quarrels over property and separation preceded the tragedy.

Carlinville Tls Trrown James C. Pitagerald Jersey Jeare Hrown Biegerald Brown Rome Jerseyville Witenerald

Movement Evidence of Extensive Manipulation Failures

Fragmentary OCR notes claim evidence of manipulation during a movement. Week failures are cited as 15 in the United States versus 211 last year and 26 in Canada versus 33 last year.

United States Cana

Man Supposed Dead Reawakens After Fort Worth Exit

Guthrie Oklahoma Territory tale tells Goree believed dead after being shot by Colonel Tl. B. Howell and son at McKnight. Goree survived, his kin transported him to Fort Worth to remove the ball. Undertaker prepped the body but Goree revived, leaving the undertaker sidelined and the man sitting up smoking a cigar.

Guthrie QO. T Goree Tl. B. Howell McKuight O.T Fort Worth Lawton

Miss Conger Weds Lieutenant Buchan in Chicago

Miss Laura Conger daughter of Edwin H. Conger married Lieutenant Fred E. Buchan U S A at the home of Mr and Mrs J S McConnell 435 Lake avenue Chicago The bride with her parents in Peking during the siege and Buchan with American relief forces met in Peking The wedding was small about twenty five relatives present New credentials for ambassadors discussed by the state department in Washington

Fred E. Buchan U.S. A Chicago Laura Conger United States Edwin H. Conger McConnell Lake Avenue Conger Peking Buchan Huehan

Justices Ready to Proceed in Czolgosz Case Monday

Buffalo dispatch says Justices Lewis and Titus assigned to defend Czolgosz announce they will accept and be ready to proceed with the case Monday morning.

Czolgosz Buffalo Lewis Titus

Phillips Company Formed in Chicago with 500000 Capital

Chicago September 21 The George I Phillips company with five hundred thousand dollars in capital stock was formed here today with the former corn king as president.

Phillips Company Chicago George I

South American Affairs and Colombian Claims fade hopes of US intervention

Washington dispatch reports Colombian minister Dr Martinez Silva met with Secretary Hay to reduce South American tensions without US intervention. Officials in Bogota claim disturbances are waning and a Rio Hacha venture failed, undermining Venezuelan aims. A separate Cincinnati crash at a grade crossing left James Everett, his wife, and Miss Odie Cotter dead and Mrs Everett gravely injured.

Callacuss Washington Martinez Silva State Department Hay South America United States Colombia Legation Rio Hacha Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton James Everett Odie Cotter Everett

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