davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
REVOLUTIONISTS WCTORS
IN GUATEMALAN BATTLE
On Way to Capital and Panic Prevails
Ministry Resigns in
Body.

Mexico City June IL Salvordean
advices report a great victory for the
revolutionists. who repulsed vigorous
attack by the government troops in
southern Guatemala, though the gov
ernment forces had artillery and kept
up a terrific cannonading for six hours.
Under the leadership OF General Toleo
the revolutionary forces fought desper-
ately. and as a result of their success
there is great rejoicing in their camp.
President Cabrera's cabinet has re-
signed in IA body and intense excite
ment prevails in Guatemala City, where,
it is believed. the revolutionists are on
the way TO the capital 9nd may reach
there by Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Dine With King.
STATES THAT ARE FOR
BRYAN.

MlSSOURl-First state to endorse
Bryan for the presidency in 1908.
Party leaders of all factions united
at the state convention in declaring
the Nebraskan "the greatest Amer
lean citizen"
IOWA-Bryan endorsed by coun-
ties. Delegates to state convention
expected to endorse him as presi-
Dental candidate in the state plat
form.
INDIANA-State convention pledg-
ed full electoral vote to Bryan, more
than a hundred former leaders in
the gold democracy falling into line.
OHIO-Bryan endorsed in county
and judicial conventions.
ARKANSAS - State convention
gave Bryan unanimous endorsement.
SOUTH DAKOTA Delegates to
the state convention pledged solid
scupport to the Nebraskan and put
a special endorsement plank in the
state platform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
TWO VICE PRESIDENTS
OF MUTUAL INDICTED
Or. Gillette Accused of Forgery and
Perjury in Grand Jury
Room.

New York, June 11.-Dr. Walter r.
Gillette and Robert A. Granniss. for
merly vice presidents OF the Mutual
Life Insurance company, were indict.
ed OH charges of forgery and perjury
today by the special grand jury which
has been investigating insurance mat
ters under the direction of District A.
torney Jerome Gillette is charged
with making false statements I'm the
grand jury room. Five instances of
forgery are alleged in the charges
against him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Kansas City Rebate Case
Ended by District
Attorney.
REASON is PECULIAR
Convinced Railways We're Ig-
n0rant of Nature of
Shipments.

Kansas City, June 11.-In the United
cases against the Chicago & Alton and
Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul rail
ways. charged with granting rebates
in export shipments and against ID. H.
Kresky of Kansas City. d freight brok-
er. charged with conspiracy to obtain
rebates from shippers, We're dismissed
at the suggestion of the district attor-
ney.
Roads Imposed Upon.
District Attorney Van Valkenburg
stated he was convinced the two rail
ways had been imposed upon and were
ignorant of the nature of the shipments
made until the indictments against
them were reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
MAE THOMAS LOSES HER CASE
Jury at Omaha Decides She Stole Dia-
mond and Swallowed II.

Omaha. Neb.. June lit is the
opinion of II good men and true that a
woman with the mumps can swallow a
diamond. Mae Thomas, according TO
the verdict which was rendered is
guilty of grand larceny. After all. the
question of what became of the dia-
mond still is awaiting answer. If she
swallowed it. as she has stated on
sundry occasions. though she testified
she did not know whether she had or
not. is it still in her stomach. is the
question which Jeweler Combs would
like TO have answered.
Miss Thomas has declared that II
she were placed on trial she would not
consent to the use of the knife TO en-
able Jeweler Combs TO get back his
diamond, and there the matter rests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11

Chicago June 11.-With four states
pledged to his support and others fall-
ing into line, William Jennings Bryan
will. in August, return from his travels
to find his star again in the ascen6ent
and his boom for presidential candl-
date in 1908 under full headway. Con-
servatives and radicals of 1896 are
flocking into camp, so far as the devel-
opments of the last few weeks indi-
cate and gold democrats and free sill
yer men alike are acclaiming the for
mer leader as the logical candidate
Party Leaders Active.
Although the national campaign is
two years away, the recrudescence OF
Bryan sentiment has taken on the pro
portions of widespread political
movement, and all signs point to con-
certed effort on the part of the party
leaders to advance the Nebraskan to
the front at once and thus head off
other candidates. The greatest outburst
of Bryan enthusiasm comes from the
west where four states in their party
conventions have endorsed the 'proph-
eft of the Platte" while two others
have endorsed him by counties
Missouri i'm Lead.
Missouri took the lead. and at the
democratic state convention held in st.
Louis last Tuesday declared in its
platform that Bryan was the greatest
American citizen" The boom was led
by former Governor David r. Francis,
secretary of the interior in President
Cleveland's cabinet and leader of the
sound money democrats in his state,
who declared that the conservative
wing of the party could unite with the
radical wing in supporting Mr.. Bryan.
Governor Folk followed with the
declaration that Bryan would be nom
mated in 1908 and would be elected
and that the principles advocated by
the standard bearer of the party which
were considered anarchistic in 1896
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
ROOSEVELT KEEPS
OUT TUCKER CASE
Commends Part of Governor Guild
in Letting Law Take Its
Course.

Boston, June 11.-Governor Guild
made public today telegram received
by him from President Roosevelt, in
which the president. after pointing out
he had been requested to interfere
with the execution of Charles l.. Tuck
er, declares in his judgment Guilds
decision not to interfere with the car
rying out of the sentence on Tucker
seemed to him entirely sound and COM
manded his hearty sympathy.
New York, June 11.-Recorder Golf
today denied the motion for new trial
in the case of Albert T. Patrick. con-
victed of the murder of William Marsh
Rice
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11

were now looked at as the 'acme of
patriotism. After this outburst the
Missourians unanimously adopted a
platform pledging solid support to the
Nebraskan
Indiana solid.
In Indiana on Thursday the demo-
cratic convention was a Bryan conven-
ton. the ticket nominated is a Bryan
ticket, and the atmosphere throughout
the conclave was Enthusiastically Bryan.
Such a remarkable condition was new
er before seen in Indiana Among the
democrats who demanded the indorse-
ment. among the leaders who framed
it. and among the visiting democrats,
who applauded when 1t was read, were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
ARE IN ENGLAND
Longworths Reach London on
Their Tour Through
Europe.
AT HOME OF AMBASSADOR
King Edward May Entertain American
Visitors-WiII at Least Dine
With Them.

London, June 11.-After a voyage
which both declared most pleasant, Mr..
and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth reached
London early yesterday afternoon, hav-
ing journeyed from Southampton,
where they debarked from the Ameri-
can line steamer st. Louis. in beau
tifully appointed royal car on the Lon
don & Southern railway.
Met by Rcids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth were met
by Ambassador Reid and the members
of the embassy staff. while at the en-
trance TO the station several hundred
Americans, living in London, had gath
cred to welcome the couple. Mr.. and
Mrs. Longworth will be sthe guests OF
the American ambassador and his wife,
at Dorchester house, while here.
Dine With King.
1t has not yet been announced wheth-
er King Edward will entertain Mr. and
Mrs. Longworth, but it is expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
BENSON SENATOR
Kansas Judge in Place of J. r.
Burton in Upper
House.
C0PURN DECLINES HONOR
Intimates There is a Hcodoo Connect
ed With the Office Offered
Him.

Ottawa Kan, June 11.-Judge Al
fred Watson Benson. of this city, who
was offered the appointment of United
States senator to succeed Joseph r.
Burton, stated yesterday that he would
accept the position. Judge Benson eX-
poets to start for Washington this
week. Judge Benson said: Il presume
that | shall be a candidate for reelec-
tion to the senate before the state leg
islature next winter My intention is
10 ask the people to send me back if
my services are satisfactory.
Leaves for Topeka.
Ottawa. Kan. June 11.-Judge \. w.
Benson left this morning for Topeka
to report his acceptance of the sena-
toriaI appointment to Governor Hoch.
He will leave Topeka this afternoon
for the east
COburu Declines.
Topeka, Kan, June I'D. F. Co
burn has declined the United States
senatorship The appointment has
been offered to A W. Benson of OF
tawa. In letter declining the sen,
atorship Mr. Coburn says: There are
many reasons, entirely clear to me, but
needless to enumerate. why L should
not accept the senatorship, and one, all
sufficient. is that doing so must inevita
bly, involve me in political activity and
combinations, if not factional strife, di
rectly on account of myself or indirect
ly on account of others, for which l am
without inclination, aptitude or
strength" He also intimates fear of
meeting the same fate as predecessors
in office. several of whom have made
bad endings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
CURTIS JETT MAKES
A FULL CONFESSION
Tells of Assassination of Three Men
in kentucky's Famous Muir
der Case

Winchester, KY, June 11.-Curtis
Jett. now in Jail awaiting a second
trial on the charge of assassinating
James Cockrill in Jackson three years
ago. has made a full confession. telling
of the assassinations of DR.. ID. n. Cox.
James Cockrill, and James b. Marcum.
1t is believed here Jett has implicated
parties not indicted in connection with
the Breathitt case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
STRIKERS MAKE AN ATTACK
Fifty Shots Fired at DilIonvale, ohio.
Without Effect.

Dillonvale. Ohio. June 1l.-An at
tack. presumably by strikers, was made
early today on the check house of the
Hanna Coal company. when 80 shots
were fired from a hill 200 feet distant.
No one was injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Miners Return to Work.

Terre Haute. Ind. June 11.-Four-
teen thousand miners went TO work in
the bituminous fields of Indiana today.
Within few days 1000 will be at work
in the Clay county field. as an agree
ment there is assured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
18 Injured on Car.

Cleveland, June 11.-Eighteen per
sons riding on a Cleveland and South
western electric car were injured late
last night, the result of the car jump
ing the track at curve between Ely
ria and Grafton. 1t is believed all will
recover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
DAY AIRS VIEWS
Chancellor of Syracuse UNIVERSE
ty Again Upbraids Pres>
ident.
DEFENDING CORPORATIONS
Declares Americans Have Fallen Into
Scandal Mongerins
Epoch.

Syracuse. \. Y, June 11.-ChancelloI
James r. Day of Syracuse university
in his baccalaureate sermon yesterday
discussed corporations and the powers
of the administration
when senators and representa-
tives.' said Chancellor Day, receive
orders from the executive. when ar-
peals to popular passion are made TO
force them to action to which their
sound judgment and honest conviction
is opposed, in that hour we are a mon
archy without the name.
Appealed to Prejudice.
Recently pressure was brought by
a message, the purpose of which the
senators instantly understood, and
which evidently was intended to appeal
to long prepared prejudices of the
people.
rs this the method of legislation To
which this great nation has descend
ed? Is this new way the best way to
make our laws? The people should
awaken TO the danger that threatens
representative government.
Fallen Into Scandal.
we nave Iallen INTO Scanual mon
gering epoch. The foul harpies of
SANDER have created the condition and
all of the world is nauseated at the
thought of us. 1t has cost us tens of
millions of money and the respect of
mankind. 1t will and should cost our
self-respect if we do not burn with
the caustic of a hot Indignation this
sort of SANDER"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
OHIO MINERS TO DESERT
offer to Leave U. M. w. and Join West
ern Federation.

Denver, June IA letter was read
in the convention OF the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners today from the coal
miners union of Ohio. offering to de-
sert the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea and enter the Western Federation
in a body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Sslvationists to Wed.

Minneapolis. June 1.-THE engage
ment of Commander Booth Tucker OF
London, internal secretary of the Sal
walton Army. to Colonel Emma Reid,
in charge of the Salvation Army forces
in Ireland. has been announced TO take
place i'm London. The date is not set
teld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
BRYAN OUTLINES GENERAL
PRINCIPLES HE STANDS ON

participating in disarming police
man. the authorities being unable TO
identify which brother was implicated
After the father reluctantly selected
the victim and his execution had oc-
Cured. ii was discovered the other
son was the real culprit Tie latter
was rearrested and is being tried by
court martial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
SUICIDE KIN OF PRESIDENT
Mrs. Felix Dunwoody, Young Wife,
Takes Life at Macon, Ga.

Macon, Ga. June 11.-Mrs. Felix
Dunwoody. aged IS, wife of Felix Dun
woody, one of the leading citizens of
this city. shot herself after midnight
Her husband belongs to the Dunwoody
family to which President Roosevelt
is related. There is no reason given
for the suicide.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
jury Completed Saturday.

they will dine with him at Ascotheath
during Ascot week Queen Alexandra
being still in mourning for her father,
is not accepting any but court eV
gagements and therefore will not ac-
company King Edward TO the dinner at
Dorchester house Tuesday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
FATHER SELECTS
WRONG SON TO DIE
Pathetic Incident Showing Tyranny
of Russian
Rule.

ST. Petersburg, June 11.-A pathetic
story comes TO the Associated Press
from Riga of the military authorities
compelling the father of a veteran of
the Turkish war TO choose between his
two sons which should be executed for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
WAY THEY Do IN THE SOUTH
Real Estate Man Seriously Stabs Ten
neSsee Legislator.

Memphis, Tenn. June 11.-Hon.
Thomas B. Collier. member of the low
er house of Tennessee legislature and
prominent state politician. was seri-
ously stabbed today by T. R. Tucker,
a real estate man. The difficulty oc-
CURED over a lawsuit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
1.-THE BRYAN PRESIDENTIAL BOOM MOST SIGNIFICANT

more than 100 men who fought BRYAN
in 1896 and who supported him in 1900
in perfunctory. apologize spirit.
In the convention. as delegates.
were Judge J. G. Robinson, who was a
Palmer and Buckner electOr in 1896: 4:
Colonel Charles J. Jewett. who form
ally entered the republican ranks in
1896 after years of service as demo
crat and who was a delegate to the
convention in Philadelphia that nom
mated Mckinley for a second term !:
Samuel o. Pickens. state chairman of
the gold democrats in 1896. and score
of others who were prominent as dis
senters from the Chicago platform in
1896
They were all in line and when tine
intense moment in the convention
came and the Endorsement was read.
gold democrats and free silver men
pranced up and down the aisles and
Joined hands in a war dance
other states i'm Line.
Before Indiana got into action the
Bryan movement had been given inn
petus by Arkansas and South Dakota.
conventions gave Bryan a unanimous
endorsement and went wild with en-
thusiasm at mention of the Nebras-
kan's name.
Two other western states. Ohio and
Iowa, are primed for similar action. In
each the democrats have declared for
Bryan by counties. and the delegates
to the state convention from a major
ity of the districts will be instructed
to vote for an Endorsement plank in
the platform.
Although. of course, two years is a
long space of time for political predic-
tions to hold good. additional signifi-
canoe is given the Bryan movement by
the attitude taken by influential demo
Gratis in several other states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
T. p. A. MEETS AT BUFFALO
Over Thousand Delegates Present for
Opening Session.

Buffalo. y. Y. June 1.-THE annual
convention of the Travellers Protective
association assembled here today with
more than a thousand delegates in at
tendance Considerable interest cen
tered in the election of officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Informed at Berlin of His
Endorsement for
Presidency.
INSISTS ON PROGRESS
No Alliances With Corpora
tions---DraWs the Line at
Socialism.

Berlin, June l1.-"This is too sud
dem said William j. Bryan with
laugh when he was told OF the adoption
by the recert democratic conventions
of favoring his nomination for the pres.
idency of the United States in 1908.
First Announcement.
This is the first announcement of
this news 10 me" Bryan continued. II
have been off the main caravan route
for some time and have been absorbed
in what | have been seeing and doing"
As to the possibility of his nomination
he had little TO say. declaring it is too
early 10 speak on that question.
Discusses Political Requirements.
Taking up the subject of the polti-
cal requirements of the day. Bryan
said: Before leaving home / tried To
distinguish between democracy and
what can properly be called socialism.
Democracy recognizes competition as
legitimate and tries 10 protect the com
petitive principle from attack. Social
ism sees competition as an evil 10 be
eliminated by public ownership and the
and distribution.
Must show Progress.
while this distinction between de-
mocracy and socialism should not be
overlooked. the democratic platform
must be one of progress and reform
and not merely of opposition TO repub
lican policies or the socialistic idea.
Free From Corporate Influence.
I'm our fight for the absolute elm
inafion of private monopolies and for
regulation of corporations in general,
it is necessary the party shall be free
from any suspicion of alliance with the
corporate interests that have been
dominating American politics. To this
end campaign contributions must be
limited TO those who have public III
terests to advance, and ! trust public
sentiment will require all parties 10
keep their books open so that here
after they will not be under private
obligations 10 shield corporate offend
erS."
Meat Trust Typical.
Abiding TO conditions in the meat
industry. Bryan said: The beef trust
is not different in character and meth
ods from other trusts. The inevitable
tendency of private monopoly is TO in
crease the price of the product and TO
lower its quality. Why should anyone
expect anything else from trust than
the lowering of quality when the mono
poly is established. Observe, ] have
used the words private monopoly, not
public In private monopoly private
interest is set up against those OF the
whole people. \ quite different princi-
pie comes into operation when the in
terest of all is alone in view"
Bryan expects To reach New York
Aug 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
BLOWN To PIECES
Eleven Meet Horrible Death in
Explosion of Load of
Dynamite.
LARGE FACTORY is RAzED
Fragments of Bodies Found Scattered
Over Wide Area-None Can Be
Identified.

Lancaster. Pa. June 1I.-EIeven
men were blown 10 pieces and five 9th
ers seriously injured by the explosion
of a dynamite plant Saturday after
noon near Pequea. The accident was
one of the most horrible in the history
of Lancaster county. The victims
were literally torn to pieces. not
enough remaining of a single body to
make identification possible.
Hauling Load Of Dynamite.
The cause of the explosion is not
known. Two of the unknown were
residents of York county. They had
just started to drive from the place
with a load of dynamite They had
scarcely gained distance of 80 feet.
when the plant blew up with a detona-
ton plainly heard - miles away.
A great cloud of smoke covered the
site of the factory, and when il had
cleared there was not Vestige of the
horses, wagon or men who had left
the factory only Il moment before. The
air was filled with debris and frag-
ments of human bodies and pieces of
flesh and limbs were found hanging
10 trees nearly a hundred yards from
the scene of the disaster
Buildings Blown TO Pieces.
The plant consisted of a dozen build
ings All of these were blown TO
,o,,ota f,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Still Works at 1o4 Years.

Richmond, Ind. June 11-Mrs. Mar
tha Stafford of this city, at the age of
104 years. still attends TO the duties
of her household.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
THIRTY INJURED ON RAIL
Open Switch Causes Bad Smashup in
New jersey.

Red Bank, \. J., June 1.-THE Cen
tral Railroad of New Jerseys Atlantic
City flyer ran into an open switch near
here this morning The engine and
two cars toppled over, and rolled down
10-foot embankment A fireman and
two passengers were killed. Thirty
passengers are reported injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
ATTORNEYS CLASH
Argue Over Manner of Presenting
Mckinney Case to
Jury.
OPENING TRIAL AT PEORIA
Question of Wealth of Defendant Caus.
es Tilt-Mrs. Mckinney Un-
moved.

Peoria, H. June IL (SpeciaD -
The opening of the sensational case in
the circuit court this morning against
Mrs. Mary Mckinney. charged with
cruelty to her ward. Stella Grady of
Chicago. was occupied with the open
ing statement of States Attorney Gra-
ham of Mercer county. At the conclu-
sion of his statement at noon court
adjourned TO ! o'clock. Only frequent
tits between the lawyers kept up in
terest in the progress of the case.
Objected Frequently.
Attorneys Cook and Quinn. repre-
senting Mrs. Mckinney. frequently
arose to object TO the manner in which
the alleged facts were being placed
before the jury.
Il object TO the statement of the pro
secution that the defendants are per
sons of wealth." said Mr.. Cooke 1T
is done simply TO prejudice this case"
I'VE will prove all of these things"
retorted Mr.. Graham.
What does it matter whether the de
fendant is a banker or a hod carrier"
exclaimed Mr.. Quinn.
''Who is doing the talking in this
case?' queTied Mr. Graham.
Defendant tnmOVed.
As States Attorney Graham OF Mer-
Ger county presented the horrible de-
tails of the cruelty of Mrs. Mary l..
Mckinney toward Stella Grady, TO the
jury in the principal court this morn
ing. the defendant sat blinking her
dark eyes. and occasionally looking at
the jurors She never manifested the
slightest nervousness.
Jury Completed saturday.
The jury panel for the trial of Mrs.
Mckinney was completed at O'Clock
Saturday afternoon and court was at
once adjourned until this morning.
States Attorney Graham states that
he can close his case in three or four
days. Stella Grady will be the star
witness for the state. and she will take
the stand about Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
HOLD SM0OT ENCOURAGED
VIOLATION OF Law OF LAND

took his seat in the senate as successor
to the late Arthur German
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-06-11
Buildings Blown 10 pieces.

The plant consisted of dozen build
ings. All of these were blown TO
pieces except a remote structure in
which seven girls were at work.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1906-04-14

Beginning Monday, April 8th,
the force in the locomotive de
partment of the Santa Fe shops
will work eight hours only,
commencing at 8 o clock in the
morning and quitting at 5p m,
the same as the machine shop
has been doing for some months.
This is because the work can be
kept up by shortening the
hours, so we'll has the force be-
come organized in that depart
ment of the shops "A lbuquer-
que Citizen.