davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
SEVEN COMPANIES
IN COAL COMBINE
Big Trust Takes Over Mining Proper
ties Scattered Through Ohio and
West Virginia.

Columbus. Ohio, July 2S.-Coal. rail-
road, and dock properties. conserva-
lively estimated to be worth $50.000.-
600. in which Columbus capital largely
is interested, were combined at a meet
ing held yesterday in New York. J. II.
Winder OF Columbus, is president.
1t will be the second largest coal
corporation in the world and will be
known as the Sunday Creek company.
Seven coal corporations owning prop
critics scattered through Ohio and West
Virginia. and employing in the neigh
borhoOd of 10000 men. now are to op-
crate under one directorate and set OF
officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
new ORLEANS AUTHORITIES HOLD
YELLOW fever UNDER CONTROL
Scientific Battle Against Disease Expected to Show
Results From Now 0n---One Death Outside of
City---26 New Cases Reported.

New Orleans. July 2S.-The health
authorities who are handling the yel-
low fever situation believe that so
thorough has been the inspection of
the city that every existing case has
been routed out and is now included in
the 206 cases which have been an
nounced Many of these are on the
road to recovery. and it is expected
that with such perfect scientific treat
ment there will be a reduction in the
mortality rate which in the early stages
of the disease has been admittedly
high.
Case Out of City.
The reported case at Bowie. on the
Southern Pacific, in La Forche parish.
has been confirmed. The case was an
Italian who fed from New Orleans.
Upon his death the authorities burned
the building which he had occupied.
20 New Cases.
New Orleans. July 2S.-An official
report of 26 new cases and two deaths
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
MAY SETTLE ALL
Surveyors Work in Hampton to
Fix Satisfactory Rail.
way Grade.
SEVERAL CASES IN COURT
One Has Been Through the Appellate
Court and Back Again-com-
pany Assessed $1,000.

The litigation between the village of
Hampton and the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway company. of which
there is considerable pending in the
county and circuit courts, will probably
come to a close before a great length
of time.
The trouble was all over the grade of
the railway tracks through the village,
and surveyors are at work making an
effort 10 establish a grade that will be
satisfactory 10 the village and at the
same time serve the company's pur-
pose. One of the cases would have
come up for trial at the July term in
county court, but a continuance was
asked for and granted until the end of
the month, and now there has been a
sort of indefinite continuance while
awaiting the report of the civil en-
gineers.
Case Goes Through.
One of the cases has gone through
the appellate court, decided against
the company and remanded for new
trial. This was one tried before Judge
Parmenter, in which he held that the
company could not be fined to exceed
5000 for each offense. and that "A new
suit would have TO be commenced each
time To collect that amount. The at
torneys for the village contended that
the company could be penalized TO the
extent of 81 900 in each case filed, and
the case was appealed upon that point
The appellate court held to the latter
opinion. However, after this opinion
was handed down. a similar case
which had been commenced in circuit
court, came up, and Judge Gest held
to the point as decided by Judge Par
menter, Notwithstanding what had
come from the appellate court. 1t is
apparent, though. that the railroad com
pany is liable for a certain amount
every time a suit is commenced. and
for while it looked as if the attorney
for the village was starting one every
time he thought of 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

Basle. Switzerland. July 2s-Thii
morning while delegates to the Zion
ist congress were arriving in the hall
considerable scuffiing occurred in the
Railways. This caused a scene Of an
CRY gesticuIation and shouting Blows
were exchanged and the police inter
vened and cleared the Railways OF the
disorderly element. The congress held
a liyly session over the special order of
the day for the establishment OF Zion
ist colony In East Africa.
Killed Resolution
A resolution providing for unlimited
debate was defeated by a large major
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
NARROWS DOWN TO EIGHT
Champion Egan Still in Race for Golf
Trophy.

Chicago, July 2S.-Six of Chicago s
young golfers and two out of town rep
resentatives are left TO decide the
third match round for the western
championship at the Glen View links
II. Chandler Egan, national and pres
ent western champion, is making a
clean cut fight to retain the title, win
ming hard contest yesterday in the
second round from Robert f. Hunter
of Midlothian by 3 up and to play.
Outside of this match, the only con
test OF particular interest was that be
tween Mason r. Phelps Of Midlothian
and W f Glow. Jr.. of Onwentsia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
RESIGNATION CONFIRMS GRAFT CHARGES
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT FIcIAL's IN
FIRM DIRECTED PURCHASE
GEORGE =.

Washington. July 2S.-George T.
Moore. Psychologist and algologist of
the department of agriculture. today
rendered his resignation TO secretary
Wilson and IL was accepted.
Result Of Hearing.
The action is the elimination of the
hearing at the department yesterday at
which II was alleged by representatives
OF an agricultural publication that
Moore's wife held stock in a company
manufacturing soil incubator. while
Moore. who had charge of the prepara-
iion and revision of bulletins regarding
the enrichment of farms directed farm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
IS FATAL.
Exertion of Bishop Joyce at Camp
Meeting Leads to
Death.
HEMORRHAGE OF BRAII
Formerly Head of Methodist Mission
AIRY Field in Japan and
China.

Minneapolis, July 2S.-Bishop Isaac
w. Joyce, Methodist bishop of Mime
sofa, died at 1920 o'clock this morning
as result of cerebral hemorrhage
and a consequent attack of paralysis,
which he sustained while delivering a
sermon at the Red Rock, MINI, camp
meeting July 2.
Was In Orient.
Bishop Joyce came to Minnesota six
years ago. Previous TO that time he
had been presiding bishop of the Meth
odist missionary field work in China
and Japan. Before going abroad he
was pastor at Chattanooga. Tenn, for
four years. and at Cincinnati, Ohio.
five years. Bishop Joyce was SO years
old He is survived by his wife and
one son. Col. Frank NJ. Joyce, of this
city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

Sakhalin island. 81 miles northeast of
the Sakhalin town of Alexandrovsk.
Toxic, July 2S.-Luikoff. Sakhalin ISL
and. to which point the Russians re-
treated. is some 80 miles southeast of
Alexandrovsk. Here the Russians are
completely isolated. owing to lack of
roads. Ii is impossible for them to
make a long stand and it is expected
they will soon be subdued. A victory
over them will make the Japanese the
masters of the whole island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
LIFE OF JOHANN HOCH SAVED AT THE
LAST MOMENT BY MYSTERIOUS WOMAN
JAPS DRIVE RUSSIANS INTO CORNER FOR
LAST STAND ON ISLAND OF SAKHALIN

Toxic, July 2S.-Admiral Kataoya
reports that the squadron sent to
Raster bay on July "a found the light
house at Krestakamp abandoned. and
the squadron proceeded to Basalt ISL
and and observed four guns in the di-
rectiOn of the Alexandrovsk postofice
These guns opened fire, but were i'm
mediately silenced. The city was
burned and buildings like the maga-
zine, exploded. Kastri bay is opposite
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
BANK MAY PAY CREDITORS
Receiver of First National at Toiuca,
Ill.,, Makes Report.

Washington, July 2S.- The control
Ter of the currency has received a
first report of the receiver of the First
National bank of Toluca. Ill, which
closed its doors July 5. The assets are
classified as follows: Good, S1lO. 400;
doubtful, s27S2O0; worthless, $4,000.
Liabilities: 1903, 400, with $124,000 indi-
yidnal deposits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
PAYS VISIT TO NEW YORK
President Roosevelt Inspects lnstitu-
ton for Relief Of Poor.

New York. July 2S.-President
Roosevelt made a visit TO Coney Island
today to inspect institutions establish
ed there by the city of New York to
improve the condition of the poor. The
president was accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt and Jacob Riis. The trip
from Oyster Bay TO Eagate was made
on the naval yacht Sylph
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Turks at Kustenji Found
to Have Secreted
Arms.
WERE WELL PREPARED
Ruler Holds Escape on PreVl-
Gus Occasion Reward for
Patriotic EndeaVOr.

Bucharest. Roumania. July 2S.-A
plot against the life of the sultan of
Turkey has been discovered by the au-
thorities at Kustenji : search of
houses occupied by Turks disclosed
large quantities of revolvers. rifles.
cartridges and compromising docu-
ments. Roumanian officials subse-
quently discovered cases of rifles hid
den in the hold of a Turkish steamer
now at Kustenji.
The Old HyPOcrIte!
ConstaRtinople. July 2S.-In reply to
the Mussulmen address of loyalty aud
qualification at his escape from assas-
sination by the explosion of a bomb
Friday last, the sultan says the protec-
ton of Divine Providence on that oc-
casion was Gods reward to him for
constant endeavors to promote the
peace and happiness of his people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Four Die in Freiqht Wreck.

Helena, Mont. July 2s.-Four men
were killed by the wrecking of an east
bound freight train on the Northern
Pacific. about 20 miles east of Billings
The washing out of an iron bridge sent
the engine and four cars into the
Stream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

effort 10 shield the woman from pub
hcity, Vouched for the production of
the money and whatever assurance the
governor would require Montgomery
and the woman left the Jail together.
Mrs Wilson clung tenaciously TO her
anonymity. Both claimed their inter
est in the case was actuated solely by
humanitarian motive. believing Hoch
should have an equal chance"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Offers Money Necessary
to Take Case to Su-
preme Court.
OTHERS ARE WITH HER
Governor Informed and Grants
Condemned Man Reprieve
of Four Weeks.

Chicago, July 2a.-State's Attorney
Healy announced at 12:4s he had been
informed over the telephone by Gov.
Deneen Of reprieVe Of four weeks in
the case Of Hoch, TO enable Hoch to
present the record in the case to one
Of the justices of the supreme court
for examination.
Chicago. July 2s.-The alleged pitt
less slayer and swindIer of unnumber-
ed women, "Biuebeard" Johann Hoch
was today by woman's pity given
respite of two hours from the haneman,
and before the two hours were up had
been reprieVed for four weeks more.
1t was secured not by pity but by cold
cash. The exact amount of money es-
sentiaI was $500.
Same Ever.
Almost on the steps of the
scaffold. the combination of fem
unity and finance that has been potent
throughout the remarkable career of
the multi-bigamist and wife murderer.
developed anew and served him at
least a two hours longer lease of life
All Ready for End.
After all arrangements were com
pleted and death faced Hoch within
two hours. a woman giving her name
as Mrs. May Wilson went to his rescue
and SO earnest did she appear in the
offer TO furnish the money necessary to
allow Hoch to appeal his case. that
there was a hurried consultation be-
tween officials.
Put on TIL I.nst Minute.
The upshot was that the execution to
take place at noon, was postponed until
2 p. m. the last minute allowed by law
unless the governor should grant a
further reprieve.
Mrs. Wilson declared herself
friend of Gov. Deneen. She said she
stood ready to advance the portion of
the money necessary TO enable Hoch TO
carry the case to the supreme court
and would appeal 10 the governor per
sonally in Hoch's behalf
She informed the sheriff that three
persons had last night agreed also to
advance part of the money necessary.
Mrs. Wilson departed TO see these men
and to appeal TO the governor. Mean
while Hoch also had about siven up all
hope and paced his cell neTvously
awaiting the outcome.
Hold Consultation.
After q consultation between the
states attorney, Hoch's attorney, Plot
Ike. and Jailer Whitman. the latter an
nounced the execution was postponed
until 2 this afternoon. In the mean
time Hochs attorney will communicate
with the governor by long distance
phone.
with Prominent PhySIcIan.
Chicago. July 2S.-Dr. Montgomery.
a wen known physician. accompanied
by a woman said to be Mrs. May VIII
son. appeared at the jail about an hour
before the time set for Hoch's execu-
ton and stated the money was avail
able to take Hoch's case 10 the SUI
preme court. Immediately efforts were
made TO reach Gov. Deneen.
said 60 BE wealthy.
Mrs. Wilson is said TO be wealthy and
professed to have become interested in
the case from a humanitarian motive
only. She enlisted to her aid DR.. Lis
ter II. Montgomery. one of the most
prominent physicians in the city. Mont
gomery acted as her Intermediary in
the negotiations.
Pledged It Himself.
1t was stated Montgomery. in his
0F0InulTI0u n0uTInI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Athletics Fatal.

FL Paso. Tex, July 2s.-As the result
Of over indulgence in athletics while a
student at Columbia university, Ar
thur T. Kerr. 22 years old. is dead. In
a cross country run in the month OF
February. Kerr. thinly clad. contracted
a cold which developed into tubercu'o-
sis. He was graduated from Columb bia
in 1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
GAVE WORLD AN INVENTION
John carbutt, Originator of Photograph
ie Dry Plate. Dead.

Philadelphia. July 2S.-John Carbutt
known TO photographers the world
over. is dead at his home in this city.
aged 7S. In 1879 he perfected the
widely known "Carbutt dry plates.
which revolutionized the photographic
trade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
REFERENDUM FOR
PEOPLE OF NORWAY

Christiania, July 2s.-The special
committee of the Storthing 10 which
was referred the government proposal
for a referendum on the dissolution OF
the union with Sweden has unanimous
Iy decided TO recommend tRe accept
ance OF the proposal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
ARRESTED ONE THOUSAND
Picknickers at Burlington Break mulet
Law and Furnish Bonds.

Burlington, Iowa, July 28.-Nearly
1000 negroes. while holding an annual
celebration, were arrested last night
for violating the mulct liquor law. The
park management failed to secure Z
license. Bonds were furnished and
the picnickers released.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
onered ainelow,s Place.

Lacrosse. Wis. July 2S.-George W.
Burton. president Of the National bank
Of Lacrosse, has been offered the presi-
dency Of the First National bank OF
Milwaukee. recently vacated by Frank
RiPelOW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
ALSO UNDER FIRE.
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
Society Charged With
Irregularities.
JUDGMENTS WERE CONCEALED
Surplus Exaggerated and Payment of
Policies Delayed, II is
,eged.

Albany, y. y. July 2S.-The con
cealment of judgments against the
company amounting TO S1S2. 767, an ex-
aggeratiOn of its surplus by over $780,
600. and a fixed policy of delay in set
ting claims, are some of the charges
made against the Mutual Reserve Life
Insurance company by Chief Examiner
Isaac Vanderpool in his report sub
mitted to State superintendent of In
suraRce Hendricks and made public by
him. VanderpoOl says that "of the
S1S4.913.25 reported by the company
in its last statement as being due or
accrued for salaries. rents. office eN-
penses. taxes, bills, accounts. etc,
1882. 2.767.92 consisted of judgments en-
tered against this company"
other Variations.
Continuing he says: Further var
iations. in addition to those appear
ing to the credit of assets and policy
reserve, as between figures published
in the company's last annual state
ment and similar items embodied in
this report. are produced in the item
of unpaid death claims December 81.
nuaI statement of the company at
1896, ,7O431. AS a result of this exam
ination the amount is shown to be
1891, ,429.59.'
The company's last annual state
ment," says the report, produced a
so-called surplus of unassigned funds
amounting to $3.50 ,211.5S. The exam
ination just completed fixes this item
at $3S, 1926"
Yielded Less Than Half.
The report shows in detail how in
surance amounting at one time to
$1.923. 900 finally yielded its benefciar-
les 5000. $50. there having been deduct
ed S293. .655. on account of Indebtedness
ascertained by the company to exist
against the assured. with further de-
duction of 1922, CSC.
Deny IL All.
New York, July 2S.-The board of
directors of the Mutual Reserve Life
Insurance company issued statement
today declaring that there is not sin
gle fact 10 support the allegations OF
the state insurance department that
payments are delayed by the company
and adds figures to show the financial
standing of the company. The state
ment adds:
The examination shows the excess
of gross. assets over the gross liabilities
are s74.497. greater than the compa-
ny's statement OF Dec. 1, 1894.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
RIOT|NG MARS CONGRESS OF lONISTS
ESTABLISHMENT COLONY AFRICA QUESTION UPON WHICH
LACK OF HARMoNY-PoLIcE STOP


ity. Thereupon a small group began
noisy demonstration compelling Pres
ident Nordau 10 close the session
amidst a scene Of general sgitation-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Ahandon peImar Races-

St. Louis. July 2S.-The DeImar
Jockey club today announced there
would be no racing at Delmar track
this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
few FOR MURDER
Trial for a Life is Rare One in
United States Court of
Illinois.
HART CASE FIRST IN YEARS
Only TWO Places in State Where IIli'
nois Courts Have No Jurisdic-
tion-ArsenaI and Fort.

A murder trial in the United States
court in Illinois is a very rare occur
renee, and the trial of ]. d. Hart, the
colored man who was taken to Peoria
last evening by United States Marshal
Tripp, will be the first one in years.
There are only two places in the state
of Illinois over which the state courts
have no jurisdiction. One of these is
the Rock Island arsenal island and the
other is Fort Sheridan, north of Chi
cago. So it may be seen how few are
the murder trials that reach the fed
eral courts in this state.
Another Indictment.
Although Hart is under indictment
in this county. another will have to be
returned by the federal grand jury,
which holds a session in October He
will have preliminary hearing before
Commissioner Elliott and be again
bound over. The case will first come
up in the United States district court
and then there will probably be a trans
fer taken to the United States circuit
court. II is probable that the case will
be concluded at the October term of
court, but in case OF delay ii will 90
over until April. Ii is hardly probable
however that there will be further de-
lay, as he has now been awaiting trial
upon his own motion, since the May
term OF court in this county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
baseball Maqnate Dead.

New York. July 2s.-H. II. Wander
horst. secretary of the Brooklyn base
bali club. died today from heart fail
ure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Honors Senator Lodge.

London. July 2s.-Premier Balfour
gave a luncheon in the house OF com
mons today in honor of Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

from outsiders JalleT Whitman and
Sheriff Barrett refused to allow them
sent TO the cell, not wishing TO risk the
possibility of poison being concealed in
them.
Money Not Subscribed.
Chicago. July 2s.-Of the 81 100 need
ed TO prepare the records of the Hoch
trial court for review by the supreme
court justices but $500 was subscribed
up to last night. and s400 of that only
conditionally. Gov. Deneen decided
yesterday that sufficient time had been
granted Isadore Plotke, Hoch's attor-
ney, TO collect the money, and that he
would not be justified in granting a
further extension of the reprieve of five
and one-half weeks.
Tells Lawyer to Get Money.
Three hours later. just as he was
about to eat his last dinner in the
death chamber. Hoch was informed by
Plotke that he must die. 1T is useless
70 fight any longer" said the lawyer
We have failed 10 collect the money
necessary for an appeal, SO you must
be hanged"
"It is not useless replied HOch. Il
will not be hanged until o O'Clock TO
morrow. You get out OF here and get
that money before that time. and 1T
not die"
Where shall get it," asked Plot
ke in despair.
Il don't know" said the condemned
man. Rob some one. Kill million
aire. Get it somehow" And he laugh
ed as the lawyer shuddered at the sug
gestiou of murder and robbery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

Somerset. Ohio. July 2S.-Ex-State
Senator William f. Finek died today
from injuries received in the natural
gas explosion in his home yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

ers to the concern in question for their
supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
SLEPT WELL, BUT GREW
NERVOUS AS TIME FOR
HANGING DREW NEAR

Hoch slept quite sOundly during the
night. He awOke only once and then
complained of having feeling of nau-
sea. After he had been relieved he
again fell asleep and did not awake un-
til the usual hour for rising He break
tasted on coffee and rolls, and appear
ed as cheerful as he possibly could un-
der the circumstances. still having
hopes of clemency.
He however changed clothing, dom
ming a plain black suit packed his few
belongings. and presented Guard Sulli
van with a photograph of himself and
wife. Mrs. Emela Fisher Hoch. sister
Of the woman for whose murder he was
TO be hanged.
Had Few Callers.
Among the few callers admitted to
see him were Rev. August Schlecht, his
spiritual adviser. Rev. T. F. f. Haertel
pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran
church and his attorney. Plotke. To
the ministers he spoke of his regret
that the necessary funds could not be
obtained TO carry his case TO the su-
preme court. AS the time for the hang
ing approached HOch grew slowly less
buOyant in spirit and began to slowly
lose the slight hope he had held out
Held to Innocence.
He reiterated that he was innocent
of murder and would admit only the
charge of sbigamy against him. Sever
al bouquets were sent TO Hoch today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
TO BACK
OUT OF THE FIGHT
Chinese Said to Be Anxious to Aban
don Boycott of American
Goods.

Shanghai. July 2s-The boycott OF
American goods as a result of the de-
mand in China for a repeal of the Chin
ese exclusion act is continuing and
arousing bitterness on either side. The
Chinese, however. would probably
welcome any Teassuring indication
from the United States enabling them
to withdraw gracefully from the posi-
tion they have assumed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28
Hold Consultation.

After a consultation between the
states attorney, Hoch's attorney, Plot
Ike. and Jailer Whitman. the latter an
nounced the execution was postponed
until 2 this afternoon. In the mean
time Hoch's attorney will communicate
with the governor by long distance
phone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

Chicago. July 2S.-Dr. Montgomery.
a wen known physician. accompanied
by a woman said to be Mrs. May VIII
son. appeared at the Jail about an hour
before the time set for Hoch's eXecu-
ton and stated the money was avail
able TO take Hoch's case 10 the SUI
preme court Immediately efforts were
made TO reach Gov. Deneen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-28

Chicago, July 2s.-State's Attorney
Healy announced at 12:4s he had been
informed over the telephone by Gov.
Deneen of a reprieVe Of four weeks in
the case Of Hoch, TO enable Hoch to
present the record in the case to one
Of the justices of the supreme court
for examination.