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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

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Cabrera Held Been Growing in Power Capture Since

Manila Aug 15 Second Lieutenant faraut of the 6th cavalry scouting at Taal Batangas province made a capture authorities call the most important since. Grant captured Col. Martin Gabres with six other insurgents. Gabres had risen in power in southern Fatangas and westward of Atangus controlling insurgents with 26 rifles and ammunition. They pledged allegiance and released Caj Pollesipio after surrender. A lieutenant and men from Malvar’s command also surrendered to Col. Baldwin with the sixth company.

Manila Faraut 6Th Cavalry Taal Batangas Province Eons Grant Martin Gabrers Gabrers Fatangas Atangus Nosith 20Th Infantry Soron Malvars Caj Pollesipio Malvara’ Com Col Baldwin

Strikers Expand Across Steel Regions Amid Wage Battle

Reported spread of the steel strike reaches McKeesport Wheeling and Pittsburgh area plants. Unionists claim thousands idle as plant gates close, with managers resisting concessions and predicting extended shutdowns while efforts to restart wheels of commerce stall.

Pitfebars Thern Xeafentoy Rey Perecils Inkleba MarLy Raboe Wetther Lee Sun Evie Parsetley Nita Hiatt Hovelane Ofer Deine Wellerie Bede Park Clarks Cmeheon Shaffer Revabe Stirling Eppestt M. F. Tigraint Amalgamated Association Rumer Provident Shatter Steel Corporation Sentest Shawnl McKeeseport Wheeling Ste Rersport Imag Newcastly I.gle Mince Junction Imernevrs Chicago Bar View Juliet Feunastown Columbs Kiskimin Momesen Carnegie Group Inet Pitteburg Clere

Three Destroyers Launched at Baltimore

Three torpedo boat destroyers named Whipple Traxton and Worden were launched this afternoon in Baltimore in the presence of government officials and city authorities. They are described as the largest of their type in the navy.

Baltimore Whipple Traxton Worden

Race With Death Ends For Joliet Man In Chicago Heights

A Joliet man H. Jones was crushed by a moving box car on the Elgin Joliet and Eastern line near Chicago Heights and died shortly after at St Elizabeths hospital. His wife Mrs Jones, summoned from Joliet, arrived by special engine and was driven to the scene in the engineers cab, where she remained calm despite the tragic news and the long journey home. Surviving are two children and other family members.

Corpes Wilson H. Jones Jollet Morniie Elgin, Joliet Bedside Jones St. Ellabeth's Chicago Heights Isuperjee Louis du Chicago Qwllow

Dolinski Granted Reprieve Amid Hanged Attar Speculation

The article reports that Dolinski’s scheduled execution was postponed after a telegram from Governor Yates reached the Sheriff. The delay came due to the absence of Judge Hokiem and ongoing exceptions, with defense and prosecution weighing the legal steps. Also mentioned are a gasoline explosion in Philadelphia injuring eight and a drowning of Professor Henry Renner in Albion Michigan during a college summer session.

Talinekt Cateloes Witty Gasotina Philadelphia Auk G George Te Melons Menry Messe Albion, Mich Henry Renner Wethamatics St Atilonelles Chicago Macual Vens Lake Orion

Old Soldier Found Dead Near Railroad Track

An elderly veteran was found beside a railroad tack with a broken cane nearby. He died after hospital transport. Police were ordered to investigate the cane as a potential murder clue. Top exports and imports in Washington show July figures at record highs for the period.

MD Boldiar Tenard Oh. Ang Flo Washington Howe

Nonsense Exchange Cited in Fragmentary Page Item

A brief, disjointed OCR fragment shows a child centered chat about a baby and spanking, featuring terms like mother, baby, and accusations of punishment. The text appears as a detached exchange with stray names and implied domestic dialogue.

Fragmented OCR Caption About A Streetcar Seat

Readable bits describe a chaotic moment on a streetcar with a vacant seat. A speaker proclaims rest and work of ten, while another jokes about not finding a seat if in Rome. The exact context and names are garbled.

Rome Exvba

Five die in harbor fire at Cleveland water works site

Fire at a temporary Cleveland harbor water works plant destroyed two miles of harbor. Five men died, four suffocated, two drowned, and several injured. Victims named include Arthur Hasty, Mark Snyder, Arthur Hastings, and others. three or four were captured and imprisoned. Rescue attempts saved some, while crews from the De Sprankle fought flames and saved survivors. The incident caused extensive property loss to Shaver & Schuloglan contractors.

Mereland Cleveland Arthur Hasty Mark Snyder Arthur Hastings Joh Martine Jonny Rowolsky G. van Densen de Sprankle Wreckace van Denson

Trouble In This Family Involves Woman Teacher Appointed For Manila

Washington Aug. 15 The War Department faced inquiries over the appointment of Mrs. Fannie Wadsworth of Meirwood Nebr as a teacher in the Philippines. She was selected as Miss Wadsworth and sent to Manila after a dispatch claimed she could supervise three young children. George Wadsworth, her husband, questioned the appointment by wire saying the children were his from a former marriage. He urged transport be refused, but after investigation the decision was made to proceed with transportation and let her decide on arrival.

St. Louie Ples Fite Edward Alexander North Vernon Des Moines Manila George Wadsworth Department Abe Kansas George Wadeworth Sbe Pittsburg Chronicle- Velmgenph

Fraud in Silk Imports Reveals Hidden Undervaluation

Wakeman notes investigation into undervaluation of Japanese silks. He recalls a recent visit, says the fraud could be large if goods were undervalued by significant margins per pound. Authorities say the total loss to the government may be substantial.

Wakemat Yeaterday Wakeman Lewanot New York Ams Charles Brown Secretary of the Treasury Bloch

Probable Racine Man Involved In Fatal Axe Attack

Fragmentary OCR reports a man from Racine involved in a fatal incident. The aged, about 12 years marriage, and several names appear garbled. The text mentions Akron Ohio and Buffalo, with references to a Barel ela pion and a Teaclow, W presidency, but all names and details are unclear.

Akron Barel Ela Pion Peviwhoenr Asceh

Local Trials and Society News From Prescott and Nearby

A mixed tapestry of notices and events spans Prescott and surrounding areas. A clergyman comments on charity and a wedding unfolds after a brief visit, while legal moves loom as Attorney General Hicks awaits a receiver petition. Florida divorce news centers on multibillionaire Henry Phige amid shifting statutes, and a mob damages suit arises from brickyard confrontations in Zaunse Mi. Local shipping and racing notes include a drifting match and a yacht race collapse.

Eeetocen Miamit Fla Henry M. ‘Phigige Florida Floyd Polling ax _crevitio fave Scounty Arlich Hoe

Challenger in Dock Gets Ready for Tuning Up

New York reports preparations at the dock for the challenger Shamrock and the yacht Erin. The Erin was moved from her dock as the Shamrock 1 assumed position, with extensive rigging adjustments and security measures described as crews work to ready the vessels for upcoming trials.

New York Ang Vi Sir ‘Fuomas Lipton Erin Audreds Capra Sycamore Sycamore Las Poriflon Lion Derk Shrands Delphi Spremers Ehadlensen Csimiatiasts Pravtieg Katzey Terr Huby Shamiork Viet Willie

Auditor General Blocks Audit of State Vouchers

The auditor general declines to audit and approve vouchers from late institutions for the last quarter of the year, citing missing documentation and claims from legislators. He notes meals during absence and hotel bills for officials, suggesting the institutions may have spent funds while auditors were blocked and politicians pressed for allowances.

Stanit Seton Labsing Mick Aus Generil Fee Dalors Uiefr

Thugs Surprise Bank Burglary Ends in Pursuit

Militia reinforced after a bold early morning bank break in near Millersburg Ohio. Bandits fled into the woods as citizens and Company C of the Eighth Regiment pursued, recovering two sacks of cash before the group scattered. Local alarms and mounting evidence pointed to a coordinated attempt interrupted before daylight.

Millersburg James Cal Shoup Biehth Regiment

Democratic Platform Focuses on State Issues in Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania state convention endorses a platform condemning the last legislature for rapid transit and Ripper bills, urging friends of good government to unite with the democracy to prevent further dishonor. It avoids national topics and singles out legislators who sided with the Republicans.

Friends of Good Government Harrisburg Bryan

Warship to be sent to Pacific side of Isthmus

Washington announces definite plan to move a warship to the Pacific side of the Isthmus. So far orders keep the Iowa in San Francisco, but either she or the Ranger will be dispatched, signaling a shift in naval deployment.

Pacific Side Washington Pacific Isthmus Iowa San Francisco Ranger

Colon Rebels Advance On Panama Town In Heavy Fighting

Reports from Kingston Jamaica indicate Colon rebels clash with forces near Panama outskirts. Heavy fighting continues with a large number of men wounded as rebels press toward the town.

Colon Kingston Jamaica

Severe Storm Sweeps over Southern States

A severe storm lashed New Orleans Aug 15 with ongoing heavy winds. Bridges and wharves damaged, sections of the city flooded, causing hardship among the poor. Hurricane signals ordered along Louisiana and Texas coasts.

New Orleans Louisiana Texas

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