01 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports shift to securing ministers and accelerating the march on Pekin amid diplomatic efforts. Allied forces totaling about 17,000 advance toward Tien Tsin as Japanese British and American units prepare transport and reinforce defenses.
Springfield Aug 1 There is strong belief all who were injured in Sunday’s Camp Lincoln gun explosion will recover though Corporal Bailey and Private Rupert will be scarred for life along with Privates Stevens and Harp. A court of inquiry examined First Cavalry captains about the incident prompted by Waldron’s claim a lighted cigarette caused the blast. Governor Tanner visited Camp Dewey Chicago praising the naval militia and the jackies. Three boys report a possible kidnapping camp near Lenz Station, while miners and operators fail to agree on a work rule at a conference in Springfield.
Muskegon Mich Aug 1 John Mortwed Charles Frickson and Selma Tefferson drowned last night in Muskegon Lake when a rowboat capsized. This brings the toll to nine in the area in six weeks as the city health commissioner Dr Bour scheidt moves to prosecute those feeding distillery slop to cattle.
Lincoln Neb August 1 Bryan said he would not discuss the income tax in the notification speech but would address the subject in his letter of acceptance. He views reaffirming the Chicago platform as endorsing income tax principles. Georgetown Ky August 1 Caleb Powers' testimony in the Goebel murder trial focused on denying material parts of conversations attributed to Dalton while acknowledging some specifics. Police and court updates follow from other regional items.
A chaotic scene in Chicago sees a crowd of “Boxers” chasing a suspected thief who allegedly attacked the Grand Duke of Hesse before police intervened. The unknown assailant fled toward Paris incognito as authorities pursue clarity.
John Clark Ridpath, renowned Hoosier historian and author, died in Presbyterian Hospital New York at 5 30 p m from complications of diseases He was born in Durham county Indiana in April 1841 and educated at Old Asbury later DePauw University He held chairs in English literature history and political philosophy at DePauw and authored major works including the Universal History and Life and Times of Gladstone His career as a professor and author left a lasting mark in American historiography
Cable dispatches from Milan and Rome report letters found in the pockets of King Humbert’s assassin pointing to Rev. Dr. Francis Fabris, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Victories, as the sole candidate. Fabris denies involvement. Meanwhile King Victor Emmanuel II arrives at Reggio, vows allegiance, and funeral arrangements for Humbert proceed as monarchs and officials weigh protocol and justice.
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