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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1905

Page

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Five Main Points Covered by Arbitration Protocol

Stockholm September 25. The Associated Press obtained the Karlstad signed protocol detailing five main articles and 35 sub-clauses on compulsory arbitration before the Hague court for disputes, the neutral zone, fortification demolition, reindeer pastures, intertariff and common waters, with limits on fortress demolition and allowed remnants at select forts.

Stockholm Associated Press Karlstad

Bank Collapse Hits Clinton Bank in Missouri

The Kansas City State Bank led by Wiley O. Cox failed to open in Clinton due to voluntary liquidation. It had loaned 168000 to Salmon Bank, which failed last July, affecting depositors. The bank, organized in 1888, held 200000 capital with loans near 4 million and deposits around 4.75 million. Checks will be paid through Fidelity Trust Company, a strong southwest institution.

Kansas City Fidelity Trust Company

Six Inches Of Snow On Mount Washington

Mount Washington N Y reports six inches of snow on the summit today with ground cover thinning toward the halfway house. The temperature registered 26 degrees.

Mount Washington N. Y Half Way House

Proceedings Begun Against Chicago Life Insurance

Galesburg Sept 25 Attorney Roy M Marsh has filed in circuit court a bill in chancery of Frank H Ueberrhein against Chicago Life Insurance and George W Riggs of Chicago alleging favoritism and mismanagement. He seeks trust status for stock or immediate payment of 2100 dollars. Attorney R D Robinson of Galesburg joins Marsh.

Chicago Life Insurance Galesburg Roy M. Marsh Frank H. Ueberrhein Chicago Life Insurance Company George W. Riggs Chicago Board of Directors Marsh Jin R. D. Robinson

Minneap olis Times Quits over Losses and Sale

Minneapolis announces suspension of publication stating it has always operated at a loss and that subscription lists have been sold to the Minneapolis Tribune. German East Africa reports say rebels repulsed at Mahenge with 350 Morogo killed and the Gawarath column reaching Kilwa after heavy losses in six battles. Godfrey Cavignac, minister of war during the Dreyfus era, dies in Paris.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Times Minneapolis Tribune Africa Berlin East Africa Mahenge Grawerth Kilwa

Paul Morton Discusses Equitable Cafe In New York

Paul Morton president of Equitable Life Assurance Society stated there is nothing new about the Cafe Lavarine. The society owns and operates it and he plans to exit the restaurant business, though rent currently nets profits similar to expected rent. He said no officer director or employee has any interest in cafe profits.

New York Paul Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society Equitable Cafe Bavarine

Anti Auto Farmers Unite in Mexico Maryland Mass Meeting

A thousand farmers formed a permanent anti automobile association in Mexico Maryland and adopted resolutions urging laws to regulate driving and bonds from auto makers to cover damages. Public Health Association Meets in Boston with delegates from the US Canada and Mexico attending the 33rd annual AMerican Health association session. Horses Trample Crowd at Britt barn yard sale in La Harpe NL injuring and trampling attendees. one possibly fatally hurt and another severely injured.

Mexico Public Health Association Boston United States Canada American Health Association la Harpe Britt Barn

MIKADO TENDS MEMORIALS AS JAPAN DEALS WITH PEACE

Tokyo September 25 The emperor gives personal attention to nearly 100 memorials opposing terms of peace. agitators urge refusal to ratify the treaty, public calls cabinet resignations, and moderators express grief over negotiations results. Vladivostok sees resumption of business with arrivals of foreign steamers.

Tokio Privy

Political feud over Deneen Yates Culom support in Cook County

Reported rift in Illinois politics centers on Governor Deneen, Richard Yates, and the Cook County machine. Yates advisers warn that without Cook County backing Deneen cannot unite the state front, threatening a split between Yates and Culom, with potential realignments toward the federal wing.

Yates Richard Yates Deneen Cook County James Pease Friends of Yates Chicago Hopkins Springfield

Auto Carnival Brings In Funds For Hospital

An auto carnival in Moline organized by local women raised 266 dollars for the Women's Hospital association. About a dozen cars donated by residents offered short city tours from Stephens lawn at Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue with light refreshments on site. The success suggests Rock Island’s Bethany Home appeal could gain from similar events.

Moline Women’s Hospital Association Stephens Nineteenth Street Sixth Avenue Rock Island Bethany

Outrage at Peking Station Kills Four Officials

A bomb exploded in a private car at Peking railway station as a mission train left, killing four junior officials and wounding over 20. Prince Tsai Teche and Wu Ting Fang were among the injured. The bomber was blown apart. The incident sparks fear for court and government leaders as guards at offices and rails are deemed insufficient. The edict appointing the missions was issued July 16, aiming to study foreign government systems, with a parliament planned for 12 years hence.

Peking Prince Tsai Teche Wu Ting Fang United States

No More Boycott on American Goods News Wire

Washington reports from Shanghai indicate no longer any boycott conditions. Consul General Rodgers states American trade is active, especially in northern China, with no stamping of goods as previously reported. Overall conditions are satisfactory.

Rodgers Shanghai Washington Onsul General Rodgers State Department China

Hen nesssey Given Seven-Year Prison Term

James P. Hennessey, the clerk who confessed to stealing 40000 from the estate of D. Percy Morgan, was sentenced to seven years in state prison. The confession states Hennessey lost the money in a race track pool room.

New York James P. Hennessey D. Percy Morgan Hennessey

Suspected arson hides in New Madrid court house fire

In New Madrid Missouri on September 25 a blaze destroyed the county court house records and indictments. Authorities suspect incendiary action by allies of six murder suspects tied to recent race riots. Pigeon holes above the judge’s bench holding key papers were burned, and records outside vaults were destroyed.

Missouri Court House New Madrid Court House Criminal Court

Government Wins in Cuban Election

Havana reports confirm a sweeping government victory in the boards of registration elections. Havana cast a quiet ballot while Placetas in Santa Clara saw gunfire but no fatalities. interior telegrams note no major disorders elsewhere.

Havana Board of Registration Placetas Santa Clara

Restoring Privilege for Rural Carriers Subscriptions Favored

The National Rural Letter Carriers association convention in Indianapolis ends with antis winning the full ticket including President Paul L. Lindsay of Georgia and other officers. A key plank calls for restoring rural carriers the right to solicit subscriptions for newspapers and periodicals. The session supports cooperation with postal leadership to shape policy.

Indianapolis Ind National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Cunningham Forces Antis P_ 1 Lindsey Tucker E. E. Dyer Aurora P. E. Cull Concord J. D. Williams Renfrew Outlines Polley Paul L. Lindsay Georgia Association Cunningham Washington Cortelyou Spillman Committee On Department

Coykendall Files Voluntary Petition In Peoria Court

James B. Coykendall of this city files a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court at Peoria claiming $11,000 in liabilities from signing notes as surety for others. He lists six notes totaling $11,000 due and alleges no assets.

Peoria James B. Coykendall

Auto Driver Liability Suits Result in Damages Awards

In nearby cities trials of cases where runaways caused by automobiles injured farmers yield disastrous outcomes for drivers. A Poweshiek county Iowa farmer won 1519.50 for injuries when his horse bolted after an automobile. A Peoria banker faced a 400 verdict. Filipino students arrive in Chicago for registration at Western colleges.

Poweshiek County Iowa Peoria

Surveying Corps Plans Upper Mississippi River Survey

The government surveying fleet works between Alton and Rock Island to study depth on the upper Mississippi from Missouri mouth to St Paul. Congress authorized the survey to settle a permanent six foot depth for commercial needs. The Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association pushed for this data and will be kept informed to aid negotiations with Congress.

Alton Rock Island Congress Missouri River St. Paul Upper

Omaha Aldermen Sentenced to Jail in Gas Franchise Case

Omaha Neb Sept 2 councilmen Dybaul Bach Evans Huntington and Schroeder were sentenced to 30 days in jail and to pay costs for violating injunction provisions. Judge Luton had enjoined them from passing the ordinance granting an extension of the gas franchise to Omaha Gas company. They defied the injunction and passed the ordinance the next day.

Omaha, Neb Dybaul, Bach, Evans, Huntington Schroeder Luton Omaha Gas Company

Stealing State's Cabbage: Man Pleads Guilty

Thomas Gray pleaded guilty to larceny in county court for stealing cabbages from the hospital garden. Judge Parmenter fined him $25 and costs. The theft followed a local habit of taking produce as passersby and the authorities moved to halt it. Gray stopped his wagon to load a few cabbages while driving by.

Thomas Gray Parmenter Gray

Bullet Removed After Rock Island Scuffle

James Pugh a colored man from Clinton arrived with his wife in Rock Island and was injured in a scuffle that led to a bullet being removed from his left thigh at St. Anthony's Hospital. Doctors Rochow and Williams used X rays to locate and extract the bullet which had passed through the right leg before lodging in the left.

St. Louis Robert Taylor Shores Clayton Taylor James Pugh Rock Island Clinton St. Anthony’s Hospital Pugh

Civil Service Board To Visit Charitable Institutions

The civil service commission plans a tour of the state’s charitable institutions. The visit is set for Springfield on Sept 25, with the commission examining operations and efficiency across facilities. May influence state public service oversight and welfare administration.

Civil Service Board Springfeld Civil Service Commission

Plague Conditions Rise in New Orleans and Abroad

New Orleans reports 20 new yellow fever cases and 2 deaths as cleanup begins amid cooler weather. The fever also persists in Pensacola with 2 new cases and 2 deaths and 32 cases under treatment. Germany records 2 new cholera cases and 2 deaths bringing totals to 246 cases and 45 deaths. In Philadelphia thieves razed and sold bricks from downtown houses before discovery.

New Orleans Pensacola Germany Berlin Philadelphia

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