04 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
1
The prince of Wales was shot at Brussels northern railway station as the train began to depart. The assailant fired four revolver shots into the car. the prince was unharmed. The would be killer was captured, with reports describing broader war news from Cape Town and related Boer prisoner movements.
ADispatch notes Gen Colville and French cavalry returning to Bloemfontein with quiet conditions reported. The report mentions Scheinmania and the Isiah brigade among foreigners, citing Jubn Blake as present with commandant Jubn.
An arrest occurred in New York as Jorg Cruz, a Porto Rican arriving on the steamship Carteas, faces charges for alleged violation of the contract labor law. The arrest stemmed from a complaint by an official of the American Federation of Labor. Cruz, said to be under contract with an American team, reportedly plans to oppose the camp. Detention proceedings await further action in Washington.
A roundup of global items mentions wheat market optimism in Australia and U S forces in the Philippines reporting skirmishes and casualties. Other notes include Chicago lake finds a drowned boy, New York hotel fire, burglary jewel thefts in Chicago, and exploration return from the south Pacific. Michigan April 27 anchor day and other state political hints are noted along with labor and political shifts.
In a Washington dispatch Admiral Dewey confirms he has reconsidered his stance and would accept the presidency if the American people desire it, though he declines to state a platform. The World reports he studied the matter since last year and now judges the duties of the office as straightforward, pledging to faithfully execute Congress laws if chosen. Republican gains sweep Chicago council and Wisconsin Milwaukee returns show party swings with Republicans winning majorities in city councils and several mayors elected.
Palmyra Wisconsin April 4 Mrs G P Wooster a leading resident and charity worker is reported happy and urges use of a fig cure for cancer. Physicians council urged prompt surgery but she declined dying rather than surgery. She used figs syrup fig salve poultices and alcohol to self administer and claims the cancer loosened and improved.
Four of the Hundred chosen to pick Americans for the Hall of Fame were announced at New York University. President Eliot of Harvard and President Angell of Michigan join ex presidents Cleveland and Harrison on the board. Two hundred names were submitted by senators for consideration.
The mutilated body of a woman, possibly Annie Lehman who vanished four years ago, was found in the Okaw river above New Athens. Coroner Schildrark ordered an inquest. The remains show advanced petrification from water’s alkaline action. scant dress fragments remain. The disappearance had spurred fears of kidnapping and wild-woods rumors.
The great convention hall and vast auditorium in Kansas City burned after 1 10 today destroying the hall the adjacent church and a school along Central street and a row of homes on Twelfth street. Losses run to 350 000 to 490 000 with insurance near total. Queen Victoria arrives in Ireland for first time in 39 years and is greeted by officials as disembarkation proceeds from the royal yacht. Charles M Popper declines Philippine commission secretary post.
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