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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1899

Page

1

Train Leaves Track Four Lives Lost in Wreck on C N W

Boone Iowa Aug 1 The north bound fast mail on the Chicago Northwestern left the track at Kate Kelly Curve near the Des Moines river bridge at 4 oclock this morning Engineer Masterson Fireman Schmidt and Postal Clerks Stone and OBrien were killed Five clerks injured Entire train derailed over the embankment Cause unknown

Moone Calamba Boone Iowa Chicago & Northwestern Kate Kelly Des Moines River Bridge Masterson Schmidt Stone and O'Brien

Illinois Volunteers Firemen Touring Pekin Contest

The 11th annual tournament of the Illinois Firemen's Association opens in Pekin with seven hundred firemen from Naperville Chicago Il Gordon Arcola Charleston Edwardville Island Canton Dixon Held Peoria South Peoria Monmouth Bushnell Mt and Clinton. A parade of uniformed firemen and apparatus precedes the events. The steam engine contest is Wednesday morning and band engine and various races and drills occur each afternoon over three days.

Mite Firemen's Association Pekin Illinois Naperville Chicago Arcola Charleston Edwardaville Island Canton Dixo Peoria South Peoria Monmouth Bushnell Clinton

Root II Becomes Secretary of War in Aug Ceremony

Rudy Root took the oath of office as secretary of war at 10 43 today Alper escorted Root to the office and after the ceremony bid his former associates goodbye and congratulated Root and the administration May God lose you and give you strength to Ru dy Root and the general Taft for Detroit

Washington Aug Rudy Root Wear Alper Raot Root Taft Xt Hoon Detroit

Warm Fight at Calamba Involving Gen Hall Units

Manila August 1. Sunday’s engagement at Calamba was warm. Gen Hall moved three infantry companies, three cavalry troops, and Hamilton’s gun unit to meet insurgents. About 4 000 rebels pressed the defenders and were routed. Casualties listed seven killed and 20 wounded among attackers. sixteen rebels found dead.

Calambs Manila Calamiba Hall Malbar Hawilton Amusions Joss

Collision Damage Reported in New York Harbor

In New York Harbor on August 1, a ferryboat and a tugboat sustained damage after a collision with the Dolphin earcylg, injuring one person. Secretary Lang leaves a ferryboat incident as authorities report no new yellow fever cases or deaths at the Marine Hospital Service.

Weretary Navy New York Harbor New York The Dolphin Earcylg Lang Eutluta Boone Washington Marine Hospital Service Soldivea Hom

Sick Women Advised to Seek Advice of Mrs Pinkham

A reader describes years of dreadful pelvic pain from fibroid tumors and near insanity. After medical treatment failed she found relief using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges other women to seek its aid through Mrs. Pinkham.

Unclear infection crests as officials aim to confine spread

Authorities grow more confident the infection will be limited to the original area as control measures hold. Officials urge continued vigilance and compliance while monitoring for any breach or new cases. The report notes containment progress and cautious optimism among public health teams.

Lumber Prices Rise as Northwest Manufacturers Agree

A northwest lumber committee representing major firms reached a consensus to raise timber prices by one thousand dollars. In Samoa, a new regime ends the kingship and presidency with an administrator and three party nominees to govern. In Ortiz, Mexico, Yatui rebels are reported to be on the war path with casualties likely high. Brussels sees another cabinet resignation after electoral bill rejection as the king consults former premier Sayer.

Minneapolis Northwest Samoa Apia Auckland Brussels Sayer

Laurier Moves Resolution on British Subjects in the Transvaal

Ottawa August 1 Sir Wilfrid Laurier interrupted the Commons to move a resolution praising imperial efforts to secure justice for British subjects in the Transvaal. George E. Foster seconded. Sir Charles Tupper approved in a letter. The house adopted the resolution and sang God Save the Queen.

Canadian Commons Om Paul Ottawa Ont Wilfrid Laurier House of Commons Transvaal George EB. Foster Charlee Tupper

Mental Healers At Law Involving Mrs Eddy Suit

Boston reports a multi party suit against Mrs. Eddy and leaders of the Christian Science movement including the First Church of Christian Scientists and church trustees alleging damages of up to 170000. The action stems from statements at the annual meeting cited by the plaintiff through attorney Frederick W. Peabody as grounds for the case.

Mrs. Eddy Christian Science Boston the Globe Mea Josephine Woodbury Eddy Abel Mary Baller Bully First Church of Christian Scientists Knapp William B. Johnenn Joseph Armstrong Stephen A. Cast 8. K. Hanna William P. McKenzie Thomas Hatten Joseph Fe Tihude Christian Setonew Journal John W. Reeder Frederick W. Peabody Wordsbury

Calamba Fight in the Philippines Leaves Seven Dead

In Calamba on Sunday rebels and American troops clashed. The American casualty total reached seven killed and twenty wounded, with sixteen insurgents dead found. Major action saw Lieutenant Love wounded and an insurgent officer killed directing fire. Reports note rebels fled as American forces maintained a high alert at the key lake road position.

Hall Senator Burrows Manila Calamba Negros Sixth Infantry Plate Lake Road Malbar Weisenberger Twenty-first Infantry Hamilton Twenty-first Regiment Love Morongle Taytay Philippines

Cleveland Boycott Tactics Prompt Denials and Expansions

Cleveland August 1 The strike leaders demanded Hotel Garlock owner bar General Manager Douglass from residing there. The owner refused saying rules must be followed. The union argues boycott harms merchants. company claims new workers fill jobs and boycott will fail. Ingersoll letter notes misattributed quotes and discusses expansion and Cuban policy. Scores from major leagues listed with opponents and results. Mines reopenings near Republic Michigan and brickmakers strike risk heightens.

Cleveland Garlock Douglass Big Consolidated Thejriion Bio Consolidated

Abbreviated telegrams report varied ills and losses

British ambassador Sir Julian Paynesfote promoted, a San Jose fire destroys a Mrs Mary Hayes Chinoweth residence with $175000 loss. A $500 reward offered for Big Dan Coughlie, accused of bribery. Teddy Hale races toward 100 miles daily for a year. Green Bay Wisconsin suffers lockjaw. An Atlantic ship foundered with all hands. six square miles of petroleum seen. Vienna papers seized for opposing crown prerogatives. The First Nebraska disembarked at San Francisco for muster out. Gracie Burtie of Detroit fountiered at Day Sunday night. Captain LeSiay drowned. Louis Pulloreom Michael McDonald jailed in Sing Sing. One death report: killed his mistress.

Julian Paynesfote United States San Jose Mary Hayes- Chinoweth Cook County Chicago Dan” Coughlie Teddy” Hale W. S. Schneier Green Bay Wis Atlantic Ocean Vienna San Francisco Tae Grace A. Burtie Jake LeSiay Louis Pulloreom Michael McDonald Sing Sing Pas

Tumult in Santo Domingo Aims at Jiminez Presidency

Reports from Santo Domingo on August 1 forecast a revolution in favor of Don Juan Isidro Jiminez with the western provinces backing him as the sole presidential candidate. Meanwhile, U.S. volunteer officers prepare to deploy five officers from the Thirtieth regiment to recruit for Manila duty. Local stories include a Denver abductee heir seeking evidence in New York and a Chippewa Falls political note amid party conventions.

Juntnes Cape Haytien Hayti Republic of Santo Domingo Don Juan Isidro Jiminez Jiminez Anamee Raayers Wasi Milwaukee Penrose United States Volunteers Manila Barrows West Superior Mbryde, Jr. Marinette Garber Oshkosh Cochnow‘er Madison Boyle Stevens Point Marion Ind Joan C.tappscott Denver Colo New York ATI William Fimm

Homes for Sale on Numerous Streets with Various Configurations

Real estate listing describes several houses including a modern two and three room homes on Seventh Avenue and Ninth Street, plus four to five room homes on other streets. Also mentions lots, additions such as Black Hawk and South Park, and nearby Columbia Gavers areas. Includes mentions of insurance, farms, and rural land for sale with partial contact.

Troom Nineteenty Street Unites Sroom House Ethom House Ag Seventh Avenue Howe Troom Notive Party-sbir Ealnry Second Avenue First Avenue Diaeres Sturgeon Sehnell South Park Columbia Staneus Nebraska South Dakota Stock Island

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