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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1903

Page

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Quiet in Sault Ste. Marie as troops quarantine unrest

In Sault Ste. Marie on Sept 0, streets returned to normal as 300 additional troops arrive from Toronto. Mayor Plummer endorses aid to the needy while warning unemployed company workers to depart. Militants guard company plants, woodsmen remain in camps, and a train crew fled under threat after stones were thrown. some workers walked to the Soo.

Sault Ste. Marie Toronto Plummer Las William Coyne Shields Coyne Wilde Station Algoma Central Road Soo

Wolcott Proves an Easy Winner in Party Split

Denver reports ex United States Senator Wolcott secured a decisive victory in the Republican state central committee contest and, later, in the state convention. He was named temporary chairman and urged party harmony. A resolution endorsing President Roosevelt for reelection passed unanimously. Only one office, chief justice, was to be filled, with John Campbell renominated by acclamation.

Denver United States Wolcott Repubcan Roosevelt Committee On the Supreme Court John Campbell

Count Hedervary Resigns From Lower Austrian Diet

Count Hedervary announced his resignation in the lower house of the diet following an adverse vote yesterday in Juda Pesth. The formal declaration comes after political pressure and a disputed mandate amid ongoing Austrian affairs.

Count Hedervary Juda Pesth Diet

Bishop Scannell Is Misunderstood

Bishop Richard Scannell of the Omaha diocese refutes claims that he condemned the Typographical union or refused its members sacraments. He says his stance has been misunderstood and notes he found an oath reading by a reporter could not be lawfully sworn by a Catholic.

Vumana Richard Scannell Omaha Lynch Scannell Typographical Union

Marriage Said To Be Illegal In Watso­n Case

Spreckels heirs challenge marriage of Mrs. Watson to Watson claiming it unlawful. Mrs. Watson in England sues for recovery of Honolulu property valued at about 100000 dollars given by her father. The suit contends the deed lacked the husband’s signature and cites a prior Utah divorce from 1876 as invalid.

Nicnolul Claus Spreckels Thomas Watson Spreckels Watson Utah

Safe Breakers Make Off With 2000 At Hebron Neb

Robbers blew the safe at Farmers and Merchants bank in Hebron taking 2000 dollars before escaping. No injuries reported. Separately Nebraska corn largely escaped frost damage with crops in good condition though lowland areas suffered washouts. Fire Underwriters meet in Chicago with 500 delegates as North West association proceeds. Britain’s cabinet reshuffle expected next week with Milner decision pending. Trout farming firm forms in Jonesville Michigan planning to raise fish for market. Kokomo Indiana woman Arthur Swope, 23, killed herself. her 2 year old child witnessed the event.

Michigan man claims English baronetcy after trip

Dexter Michigan September 3 After fifty years of farming George Compton Reade now suffixes Sir to his name and claims the baronetcy of Shipton Court England He found Shipton Court held by Wakefield heirs who inherited from Sir John Candosmeade the seventh baronet Reade says Wakefield used undue influence to gain the estate and plans to return to England to sue for the castle supported by testimony of Wakefield's villainy including a murder by Sir John Linden the butler He is married with ten children.

Dexter Mich Michigan George Compton Reade Shipton Court England George Joseph Wakefield John Candosmeade Wakefield Sir John Samuel Linden Reade

United States Lines Up Alaska Boundary Case

London reports Dickinson will wrap up the U S argument at the Alaska boundary tribunal next week as American counsel claim the position is unshakable against British challenges over Portland canal. The tribunal is to decide soon after closing speeches.

London Dickinson United States Portland Canal

Alaska boundary commission session recounts arguments

Christopher Robinson argues against United States map deductions and asserts British rights over inland waters. He ridicules US attempts to claim native allegiance and contends article 7 covers reciprocal privileges to a strip north of latitude 54.40. Harris Taylor, for the US, continues today.

Alaskan Boundary Commission Christopher Robinson K. C Alverstone Robinson United States Alaska Russia Harris Taylor Spain Taylor

Eddie Hanlon Edges Yanger In Wide Fight

Eddie Hanlon wins a decision over Benny Yanger after 20 furious rounds in San Francisco. Hanlon abandons his crouch in the sixth round and rallies, delivering rights as Yanger presses early on. Yanger leads on points until late, but Hanlon floors him twice and survives a final surge, earning the verdict amid a hard fought battle.

Eddie San Francisco Cision Benny Yanger Chicago Hanlon Lth

County Official on His Mettle

Sept 30. County official plans suit against Chicago and Railway company over an incident with employees and police. A man named Coll bought a "quieted" ticket, claimed to be conductor, caused trouble, and was barred at the shed gate. He forced entry, was arrested, and later warned to leave Indianapolis or face arrest. Local agent offered to redeem the ticket but was unsatisfied.

Cin Beat Chicago Coll Thanapilis Vajen Mintaipalis Indianapolis Tani Say Kenosha Wis John Keating North Chicago Northwestern Railway Company Kenosha Har Box Keating

Ambassador Michael Herbert Dies in Switzerland

London reports Sir Michael Herbert British ambassador to the United States died at Davos Platz Switzerland from rapid consumption. In Washington President Roosevelt expressed deep grief and sent condolences to Lady Herbert. Vienna also notes the death of actress and singer Marie Geistinger on the same date.

London Sir Michael Herbert United States Davos Platz Switzerland Ambassador Herbert Washington Roosevelt Michael Herbert Michael Lady Herbert

Van drivers at Buda Pesth clash with police

Vienna Sept 30 serious riots broke out at Buda Pesth as striking van drivers clashed with police. Sixty people were shot, ten seriously, and troops were summoned to restore order.

Buda Pesth Vienna

Ex-Deputy United States Marshal Sentenced in Iowa Robbery

Des Moines reports W. A. Richards, a former deputy U.S. marshal, was sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary for the home robbery of Sarah Sullivan in Hamilton, Iowa.

Des Moines W. A. Richards United States Sarah Sullivan Hamilton Iowa

Chicago Centennial Parade Amid Red Fire And Floats

Chicago centennial celebrations featured a lavish parade with 8 000 in line and 110 floats, marked by red fire displays and a packed crowd. Police and military units led the march along Michigan Avenue to Dearborn Street, with dignitaries and city officials aboard, including the First Cavalry band and U S generals. The event highlighted Chicago industries and a large display of civilian beauty among the decorated wagons. In London Kabul reports cholera abating with strict controls and ameer Habib Ullah Khan moving to the Pugman mountains for rest as troops were kept in camps.

Chicago United States Marine Band Michigan Avenue Harrison Street Jackson Boulevard State Street Washington Street Franklin Street Madison Street Dearborn Street Market Street O'Neill First Cavalry Band EL CG. Young J. C. Bates U.S. A Lucien Young Geo. M. Moulton Signal Corps First Cavalry the Fire and Police Department Knights of Pythias and Volunteers of America Lincoln Park London Kabul Afghanistan Ameer Habib - Ullah Kahn Pugman Mountains

Parade draws crowds to Indian camp spectacle in Lincoln park

The town filled the streets from morning until afternoon as tens of thousands visited the Indian camp at Lincoln park. Visitors stormed the beadwork lodge, peeped through wigwam openings, and pressed for pennies from children while dancers and dances attracted attention and police cleared the area after the day’s shows. In Montana, a 100 foot tin ore ledge near Lost River is hailed as the greatest tin discovery, with 100 pounds of rock samples sent to Pitts.

Slong Lincoln Park Tepee Flats Montana Butte Mont Lost River Cape York District Cape Nome Pitts

Quarrel Ends With a Wedding in Logansport

Miss Helen McConnell and George E. Ross Jr. wed in Logansport Ind ending a three generation feud rooted in a Cass County judgeship campaign. Rival candidate fathers sparked a political divide as pamphlets alleging fraud circulated the eve of the election. McConnell won by 36 votes.

Logansport Ind Helen McConnell George E. Ross, Jr Swords Cass County Circuit Court Maurice Winfield, Sr George E. Ross Winfield Tiger BL McConnell Ross McConnell

Joliot Joliet Traces Rail Elevation Protest Appealed

Joliet council committee will decide on Illinois Steel Company protest against elevating Elgin Joliet and Eastern and Chicago Lake Shore and Eastern tracks. City attorney fines $100 daily for noncompliance. cases head to county court in October with appeals to appellate and supreme courts. Also reports murder speculation in Kenosha after John Keating’s death and notes American Association meeting in Indianapolis. John Connorton in South Bend uses revolver to threaten and steal a lamp, jailed.

Joliet Council Committee On Illinois Steel Company Elgin Supreme Court

Editor Is Arrested in Troops Raid on Union Daily Record

Near midnight a cavalry troop and infantry under Maj. McClelland raided the Daily Record, organ of the miners union, arresting proprietor George Rayner and two employees. They were taken to Camp Goldfield and jailed. Affidavits will charge coercion, intimidation and criminal libel in district court.

McClelland Daily Record Miners' Union George Rayner Camp Goldfield

Czar of Russia Paying a Visit

The czar arrives with a large suite and is greeted warmly by Emperor Francis Joseph and archdukes at the station. The two monarchs exchange affectionate greetings and are welcomed by troops and cheering crowds as they proceed to Schönbrunn.

Czar OF Russia Francis Joseph Schoenbroum

Ron Workers Vote to Affiliate

Kansas City September 30 The International Association of Structural Tree and Bridge Workers voted unanimously to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor The secretary was instructed to apply for a charter immediately. Decisions on an open rupture between Parks and the anti Parks factions were postponed until tomorrow.

Kansas City International Association of Structural Tree & Bridge Workers American Federation of Labor

Presidentates Miller decision ends unionist dismissal worry

Washington reports the president told labor leaders Gompers and Mitchell that Miller would not be dismissed for being a union member. The decision is final and Miller's fitness will be judged through standard administrative procedure.

Washington Gompers Mitchell Foreman Miller Miller

Rialto Grain & Securities raid nets six arrests in St Louis

Under instruction from Circuit Attorney Folk police raided the Rialto Grain & Securities offices in St Louis and arrested six members and employees including the president Haugh C Dennis. The action follows an ongoing inquiry into the firm.

St. Louis Folk Rialto Grain & Securities Company Haugh C. Dennis

Claims Groom as Husband Before Guests at Wedding

In Uineage a bridegroom named Anthony Almanowilcz faced a bride claiming he is already her husband. Miss Mary Zulifuts, from Bridgeport UL, cried “remember the vows.” The groom denied the charge, calling it a mistake, and the woman was ejected as she sobbed with her baby at the altar.

Uineage Mary Zuluts Bridgeport Eighty-eighth Street Marquette Avenue Anthony Anthony Almanowilcz Father Michael Peto

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Claus Hebron Neb Byron Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Nebraska Fire Underwriters In Council Fire Underwriters’ Association of the Northwest John Marshall, Jr Lord Milner Jonesville Glen Rea Fisheries and Ranching Company Idaho Place Hillsdale Babe Kokomo Arthur Swope John W. Foster Uncle Sam Hannis Alverston F.ish John W. Fosur van Wormer Brothers Dannemora N. Y van Wormer Peter A. Hallenbeek Deyo Burton Eddie Hanlon Marie Geistinger Indiana American Association South Bend John Connorton Clay County Cripple Creek Francia Joseph RON
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