28 Apr 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
1
Amid rising flood and hurricane damage a Texas valley report notes property losses near Fort Worth and Trinity River towns. Estimated death toll ranges up to fifteen with city damages around 160,000 and rail telegraph services severely disrupted as waters rise toward Dallas.
A devastating Hull fire leaves over five square miles of territory crippled and more than 7,000 people homeless. Ottawa mobilizes relief with 200,000 dollars in government aid, 10,000 from the city, and 10,000 from the Bank of Montreal. missing residents include George Bewley and Bernady Myers.
Gen Lloyd Wheaton reports Senor Paterno former president of the Filipino cabinet was captured in the mountains near Trinidad Province of Gonguet on April 25. The news desk notes the capture occurred after a mountain pursuit in the region and underscores the ongoing military actions in the area.
Bradstreet reports a divided yet overall favorable trade situation with activity higher than a year ago outside volatile speculative sectors. Retail up, iron and steel weathering price readjustments, echoes paints and other lines steady, though wheat outlook weak in the central west and some flooded southern areas. Weekly failures fall to 15, with a 27 rise from last week and 24 fewer than a year ago.
Sensational reports from Deatody Norma college describe a female student’s liaison with two Black men, prompting faculty inquiry and a tearful confession. The incident follows a broader pattern of scandal amid campus life and social tensions in Nashville.
A list of local and regional notes from Chicago and Springfield reports a fireproofing requirement looming for Henge Theatres and other venues, with insured rates rising 25 to 60 percent. audits, deaths, and public notices appear amid broader business and civic items across Illinois cities.
In Indianapolis April 28 a reception at Central Avenue Methodist Church brought Methodist bishops together. Bishop Mallallien praised Methodist senators and presidents, touting McKinley as a leader. The piece notes political cheer amid varied national updates and league scores.
General Merriam testifies before the house military committee detailing war department orders, prisoner arrests, and troop protections in Wardner. He disputes inquestroom attendance claims, notes long confinement concerns, and confirms ongoing guard duty with limited deployments as fits the state authorities. Washington also reports on German Lloyds trade dispute and Senate and House actions including Alaska and cotton claims, with a Texas courtroom stabbing incident in Paris.
Chicago April 28 Mayor Harrison urged all industries to help settle widespread labor strife after arbitration efforts failed. The grand jury discussed indictments if the unrest cannot be curbed by persuasion or police action. Reports noted nonunion injuries and the Building Contractors council weakening as work resumed on the Illinois Theatre with stone from the federal building. Three men refused to serve on the labor commission.
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