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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1900

Page

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Bryan's Topeka Welcome Nar rows Campaign Glimpse

Willie Bryan arrives in Topeka at 11 am amid public enthusiasm for his presidential nomination by the People's Party. He receives ministers’ salutes, rides to the National hotel, and a steady crowd lines the streets, while speakers outline the party's monetary reform goals and Bryan frames the nation's imperial policy debate.

Topeka Kas Williew Jennings Bryan National People's Party Hrgan Atchison Kansas National Hotel Bryan Howechon A.W. Ruckert Colorado Mr. Ryan Monetary League League Kansas City St Louis Chicago Ravkner M. Patterson Coall People’s Party People's Party Patterson Wil X Votaminsium Ais United States Speater Sam Opan Ils Republican Party Reform Forces Re No Bask Benesth

Peck makes confession in Akron rape case

Aug. 25 report says Peck, the accused assailant, confessed to Sheriff Barry that he attempted to assault a girl and felt remorse. He blamed liquor for the act. In a separate note, a $20,000 theft from Adame Express remains unsolved after a package theft en route between cities.

Alves Cleveland Peck Akron Barry Megion. Ta Adame Express Company Bicaze Borhogtos

Old Glory in Front Reply to Li Huns Chang

Washington reports the U S government refuses peace talks with Li Hung Chang until a Chinese government can prevent hostile acts by Chinese troops and citizens against powers. Dispatches describe imperial palace siege threats, westernward retreat of the court, and allied moves across China with casualty tallies and diplomatic notes.

Washington United States Li Dung Chong Lipe China Otter Shen-Si Peking Humber Congyr Kenney Reilly Tseu-Tsin Tien Tain

Omaha Hard Hit Population Drop Report

Washington reports the Omaha census shows 102,555 residents, down from 140,452 in 1900 a 26.98 percent decrease. Direct or Merriam questions aside, claims allege that ten years ago rolls were padded with inflated figures from hotel registers and other devices while others were in New York visiting Columbia University and Central Park.

Washington Omal Merriam New York Columbia University Central Park

City Hall Destroyed as Akron Mob Detonates Dynamite

Akon Aug 23 rioters occupied the city overnight and dynamited the city hall at dawn destroying records. Casualties include Glen Wade 11 Rhodo Davidson 4 dead and Fred Warwick fatally injured with seventeen others wounded. The mayor closed saloons and militia arrived with little to do as fires and looting continued.

Akron Canton Columbus Glen Wade Rhodo Davidson Fred Warwick Akeon D. Anz Western Reserve Louis Peck Theodore Maas Peck Thia Amui Art m Whee Ail Hee Calle Tor Arenan Birk Sule

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