24 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
1
Bryan spoke to a large Republican audience in Manhattan Kansas on August 24 urging party reform. He argued Republicans are inconsistent on key issues and urged leaving the party to better serve the country, drawing careful attention and applause from the crowd.
From Cape Nome reports via the Tacona steamship describe nightly robberies from eight to twelve per night. Attacks occur in tents with chloroform forced through a rubber tube. victims are left unconscious as dawn patrols attempt to restore awareness. Authorities reportedly fear the law’s reach and growing violence after nightfall.
Washington reports no new US troops will be sent to China for now. about four thousand already at sea and twenty thousand more under orders to Manila, while Germany and Japan may follow with peace proposal replies. Dispatches from Peking describe fires, street fighting, and shifting control as Russia claims war and Chinese authorities negotiate.
Fragmentary letter about Cuba and the revolutionary convention discusses understanding Hin Firat and unity among revolutionaries. Mentions opposition by those allied with the revolution on battlefield and abroad, urging not to abandon the convention and to harmonize with the revolution.
Washington reports from Tokyo dated Aug 25 that a Japanese regiment protecting the imperial palace failed to push through and caused the city to be divided into districts. Allied officers from the United States Great Britain Russia and France are to oversee restoration of order as the palace area endures bombardment and fires. Citizens shelter as rumors of conflicting reports emerge from Peking dispatches about ongoing fighting and security measures.
Bloomington residents watch a street railway dispute on South Main as McLean County grants extend 1200 feet beyond city limits. Township graders tear up the track, guards at the end, and clashes loom between railroad workers and officials. A separate report notes failed permission to retrieve Civil War battle flags from Memorial Hall. Other items: abduction case in Scott County. political openings in Nashville Illinois. Madeira descendants visit Springfield. clothing hidden on a farm. oil and gas leases near Shelbyville. a fatal shotgun accident near Lena. a Springfield business leader dies after surgery.
The will of the late C P Huntington made trust for Princess Hatzfelt with half a million in trust and widow receives New York residence and all pictures to Archer M Huntington after the widow’s death Two thirds of Southern Pacific stock goes to Mrs Huntington and one third to Henry Edwards Huntington Three hundred thousand plus in trust to various relatives including 100000 to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute and 25000 to Chapin Home for the Aged in New York
Aug 24 report from Pretoria states Lieut Corina has one sentence of death imposed after conviction as the ringleader in the plot to abduct Roberts. Roberts had confirmed one sentence of death and the case centers on the attempted abduction plot.
Roberts reports Baden-Powell rescued 100 British prisoners at Warm Bath on August 22 and captured 26 Boers with a German artillery officer. Casualties on the 22nd were seven killed and twenty one wounded and five missing. Kitchener on the 22nd had light casualties.
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