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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

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Appalling Steamboat Disaster Leaves Many Lost

Paduosh Ky Aug 20 60 aboard the steamer City of Golconda upset near Crowells six miles away. Four passengers and several colored deckhands reported drowned or missing. Most from Smithfield and Galconda. Captain and crew attempted lifeboats as wreck flooded the cabin. one woman saved. Divers search for bodies as remnants reach Paducah and report of other vessels and incidents overshadow the tragedy.

Paduosh Golconds Crowells Parwengere Smithfield Galconda

Explosion at Atlantic Hereieg oil works kills and burns workers

An explosion at the Atlantic Hereieg oil works in Philadelphia area at midnight destroys eighteen tanks and injures many workers. Fire rages as crews struggle to prevent spreading fumes while the blast reportedly kills several and leaves many injured.

German Editor’s Worried View On American Imperialism

A German editor notes the New York press critiques Europe’s theater of war and questions whether the United States views current events as a call for intervention or a display of restraint. The piece cites U.S. naval power and a potential clash of interests with European powers, suggesting Washington may fear provoking opponents while seeking justification for force. News discussion cites reports from Washington and European papers on Nicaragua and Canada, weighing American aims and the dangers of misread intentions.

Monroe New York Sra Stetes Naval Forey Hashewn Varian Slater Miniater St Cabseas Miniater van Waelins Nicaragus Eenader Yeosleche Zeitune United States Neder

Postmaster W. Barber Found Dead In Field

Canton aug 2 the body of W Barber postmaster at Grand was found this morning. Death attributed to gunshots believed to be self inflicted amid turmoil over reappointment.

Canton W. Barber Grand

Gains in some mills at Monessen start struggle for Duquesne

Pittsburg Va Aug 20 The Chiba States Stel corporation launched a wave of property seizures amid the coal and iron strike by the Amalgamated Association. Steel mills at Monessen and other plants faced temporary outages as security measures and worker walkouts spread. Authorities and union organizers clash over reopenings while preparations for potential wider actions intensify.

Pitsburg Chiba States Stel Corporation Anmlgamated Association Moorsavn Marion Althhebevakers Gatherwi Monessen Motkeesport Wheeling Bellaire Ainge Junedon Hutt Mom Partina Tighe Carnegie Company Aslan Tech Association Amalgamated Etinkers Coal and Iron Exi Bent Tien

Woman seeks divorce amid assault charge in Wisconsin case

In Waukesha Wisconsin Mrs. G Walker seeks a divorce from her husband proprietor of the Faottaln Howes and daughter of a Chicago murder victim Aline J Snell. A cousin Wallace Ingalls of ttuorne is aiding with the prosecution alleging an attack occurred on Mrs Walker during a quarrel that left her blinded by a blow to the head and her glasses broken.

Baysise Strock Mrotally Waukesha Wis Ars Arsepls G. Walker Faottaln Howes Aline J. Snell Chicago Durant Alee Mra Walker Wallace Ingalls Ttuorne Pyr Ingalls

From the jaws of death in waterworks accident

Two workers named Jeet Waterworks Tanner and John Eugene died in a waterworks collapse yesterday near Clove. Rescue teams forced air and pumped into a tunnel as others were freed and rushed to hospital after being trapped for hours.

Jeet Waterworks Tlomeland John Eugene Erib Howl 4 Ras Voed

Uproar in Pierce City as mobs execute two men and drive out negroes

Aug. 20 Springfield Mo mobs of hundreds execute Pierce Orgy WilGidley and French Godley in revenge for Bliss Caselle. Negro homes are burned and residents flee the city. Pete Hampton burned alive. George Lark arrested and accused, while Floyd Fla vors named as real culprit. Mob violence spreads, trains bring crowds, reports of a boy shot disputed.

Springtinid Pierce Wil Gidley French Godley Bliss Caselle Pete Hampton Aresnal Lark Ted Springfield Eugene Barrett Fiavors Flavors Talaa Barrett Mount Vernon Will Godley Will Ike Carter Pierce City

Mosquitoes and Yellow Fever Test Sparks Fatalities

Havana reports that Chief Surgeon Marvard announces continued investigation into yellow fever propagation via mosquitoes. A non-native man bitten by an infected mosquito died, and another bitten man, showing weakness, is also affected. Brazilian scientist Caldas conducts tests to prove serum preventive efficacy. Indian Canadian population notes appear amid the report.

Havana Anz Marvard Snnuinees Will Fe Ula Balsa Caldas Canada Rotman Cuthlice Prowetuata

Civil Service Report Seeks Higher Pay and Staffing

Washington Aug 21 The United States civil services commission releases its annual report noting increased workloads and advocating for expanded funding and personnel. It highlights merit based appointments, calls for broader competitive examinations, and details implications for the Philippine civil service. The report also records the deaths of former commissioners Eaton and Brewer and reports on exams and staffing in the civil service.

Washington United States Civil Services Commission Belet

Murder Claim Ties Soldier Murder in the Philippines

Lafayello Aug 20 The paper reports that Charlee Mo Campbell Jota Campbell and wife of this city have learned that Mele xo who has sails did not die as alleged but was murdered Charles Campbell enlisted in C company Ninth Waels at Athlon Wisconsin and served briefly in the Spanish American War While visiting his father he said an officer threatened to assault him When Campbell died the body showed a ghastly bullet wound His parents were informed and the matter will be investigated in Washington.

Philippines Lafayello Tnd Charlee Mo Campbell Jota Campbell Mele Xo Charles Campbell Athlon Wis Canune Deen Washiigton

Robber Called Zealot Dodges Sleuths On Rail Route

A man on a highway near St Louis, 20 miles from the city, robbed a bank while avoiding capture. He wore a disguise and attempted to flee toward Marion after failing to access the safe. He was arrested Sunday evening and jailed, with Special Agent Meek detailing the case and the suspect’s stated age of about 20. The incident marks a rare local bank robbery in years.

Desvirion St Louis Llinois Niral Suri Tayo Ani Marion

Telegraph Briefs From a Fragmented News Page

A patchwork of notes from Walter SD to Kansas City and Chicago covers accidents, strikes, legal cases, and local incidents. Items include a farmer killed near Walter SD, labor tensions in San Fran, a Los Angeles editor departure, cattle killings on East Pine Creek, a Santa Fe train death of a boy named William Cherry, and Montgomery Alabama sentencing in a criminal case.

Joseph Biena Walter SD United States Joseph Vitor Tanrope Benedy Steike Hae N.Y Auden Paris Toe York Cape Town Los Angeles Cal Evening Express East Piie Kansas City Anz William Cherry Indiana Topeka Rivvexide Wee MM. Cherry Young Cherry Tilianapolis

Eager for Fray in Iowa Nomination at State Convention

Des Moines August 20. Democratic leaders from across Iowa gathered as the state convention opened to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor railroad commissioner and supreme judge. The party signals uphold the Kansas City platform on monetary questions while silver supporters push for simple endorsement. Cato Sells of Vinton emerges as a top potential candidate though he says he will not run for governor, while other names like Dodge Sting er Phillips Romans Tinely are cited. Silver faction expected to win seven to four in district caucuses. Sells refuses nomination if offered.

Des Moines Kansas City John Murphy Dubuque Bryan Cedar Rapid Cato Sells Vinton W. W. Dodge Burlington H. S. Stinger Tama T. J. Phillips Ottumwa J. B. Romans Denison John P. Tinely Hoone Sells

Democrats Win Judge in Tenth District Race

In Peoria on Aug 20 almost complete returns show Theodore N. Green Democrat of Pekin elected circuit judge over Franklin J. Velde. Green leads in Tazewell and Peoria counties with margins around 750 and 450 respectively while Velde carries Stark and Putnam. Final results unlikely to change the outcome following Judge Shaw's death.

Green Peoria Tenth Judicial District Theodore N. Green Pekin Franklin J. Velde Tazewell County Marshal Velde Stark Putnam Thomas .M. Shaw

Bank Note Frauds Lead to Arrests

San Francisco August 20 Frank J. Perry William Hogan and E W Smith arrested by city secret service on charges of passing bank notes alleged to be from the defunct State Bank of New Branswick New Jersey. It is alleged over a million notes in denominations from 1 to 20 have been distributed nationwide by the suspects who possess the plates used to print them.

San Francisco Frank J. Perry William Hogan E. W. Smith Secret Service State Bank of

Home Fire Kills Three Children in Currie Minnesota

In Currie Minnesota a house owned by P Byrne burned while the parents were in the harvest field. Three children died and the fourth child is dying from burns. The fire origin is unknown and under investigation.

Currie, Minn P. Byrne

Czar and Czarina to Visit France Visit Date Unclear

Announcement states that the czar and czarina of France will witness a forthcoming event in France though details and date are unclear and not fully provided in the text.

Czar Czarina France Thi

Thug Kills Officer in Squirrel Till District

In Thibure on Aug 20 Matthew Mc Bride a private watchman for residents of the Squir rel Till district was shot and killed about 1 a m by an unknown man who fled after firing. McBride died later. the suspect is believed to be a beretas.

Thibure Matthew McBride Squirrel Till McBride Beretas

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