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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1899

Page

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Notable Victory Report Across Insurgent Forces

Otis cables that Mayonboug in Navva Viscaya province surrendered November 25 to Lieut Monroe of the 4th cavalry. Insurgent general Canod capitulated with 50 men and three native scouts. The force included Mausers and officers. seventy Spanish and two American prisoners were captured.

Washington, Ver Otis Mayonboug Navva Viscaya Monroe 4Th Cavalry Carrangalan Canod

Capture and Report of War Events in Washington Area

A scrambled excerpt describes officers surrendering and a reported capture near Washington. The passage mentions Lieutenant Mat of ile Fonrai and a press focus on the United States troupe in a tense wartime context, highlighting public interest in ongoing military actions.

Acultaldo Washington Hanahan Fienerat Porte Ile Fonrai Cousitera Tayonbenis

Typical House Recounts Atrocities In Battle Siege

A fragmentary report outlines harsh conditions during a wartime occupation. It mentions life under fire, forced evacuations, and the impact on local civilians. The text references captains and camps, with a critical view of leadership and hardship endured by natives.

War casualties and political tensions amid Philippine conflict noted

Reports state Captain Warwick of the 19th infantry was killed at Passi on the 26th. Mentions Aguinaldo ally Calixto and leaders Midel and Tetum in negotiations. U.S. Congress debates oath eligibility for representatives and cites precedents. Also notes church elections, currency data, and local sensational health advert.

Warwick Kichteenth Passi Zamboanga Mindanao United States Calixto Aguinaldo Michel Tetum Midel Fetunn Castine Zaubornga Jin

Treaty Signed on Samoan Partition and Escort to Pretoria

The state department reports the Samoan Islands partition treaty was signed in Washington. The president designates A. F. May to travel to Pretoria as the U S representative to succeed Macruni, the U S consul there, and as son of the secretary of state.

Washington South Africa United States Young Bay Samoan Islands State Department Day Pretoria A. F. May Oure Macruni U.S

Trade activity and prices in New York amid unsettled weather

Trade remained satisfactory despite weather with diverse movements across grains, textiles, metals, and wool. Wheat and corn fell slightly due to wet conditions while cotton futures rose. raw wool and hats advanced. iron and steel weakened slightly. U S business failures for the week totaled 71 with 202 net.

New York Dewdsteret Baran United States Ashal

Khalifa's Death Narrated Amid Desolate Scene

Descriptions from Cairo dated December 2 recount General Wingate’s pursuit of the Khalifa and his eventual death after urging loyal followers to stay with him. The report portrays the fallen leader amid a field of dead guards and a somber, embattled scene in the desert.

Cairo Wingates Khalifa Evis Ines

Man Struck Near Methodist Church in Sanford Ind

An unknown assailant struck Maberley as he was leaving the Methodist church at Sanford Indiana, crushing his skull. The incident occurred near the church, and authorities are investigating the assault.

Onal Vrrnanon Tsaying Maberley Sanford Ind

England Hears From South African Leaders War Report

London reports from Cape Town and surrounding areas relay Gen. Gatacre noting no change, Gen. French reconnoitering Naarwpoot to Roa meal, and Gen. Methuen recovering from a flesh wound with reinforcements on the way. Silence falls as leaders assess supply needs and potential advances. A separate Iowa fire destroys Paine & Son livery stable with significant loss.

England London War Office Forrestier-Walker Capetown Gatacre French Naarwpoort Roa Meal Cavalry Corps Devar and Belmont

Telegraph Briefs From The Era Of National Strains

The Princess of Yale turns 55 yesterday and other items report scarlet fever and diphtheria in Chi Rnlzaria, gold standard abandonment at a state bank, BC miners opposing US labor, and New York bonds closing near noon. Especor Witlain’s son betrothed by Queen Wil, and a $100,000 estate tied to late VP Faposes are noted. Various political, labor, and international notes include fall wages, Aylmer in Washington, open door policy in the Philippines, and a note on Cape Town travel by Webster Davis. A general survey of social and political snippets ends with a call to subscribe for Tax Race.

Yale Chi British Columbia New York State Especor Witlain Queen Wil W. Gayle Owiir County Congress Seyeatt Beateky Falliver Mass John M. Aylmer Washington Tekent Disher McKinte United States Moulton Cen Mo Moutton Iepibers Ortenge Ushkosh Wis Lee John McClusky Kansas City Dee Pates Visage Webster Davis Interior Department Toon New York Cape Town South Africa Dvis Transvaal Kruger

Exodial Talk Pushes Chicago Firms to New York Relocation

Chicago reports claim major industrial firms including American Steel and Wire and Minnesota Stove Works plan moving headquarters to New York after year’s start. Officials cite state legislature and Illinois courts as hostile to corporate growth, with taxes and penalties cited as prime removal drivers.

Texea Carbondale Philpine Chicago New York Canerns Visiial Aus Ares Tie Theose Sagar Huaining Compstis T State

Choosing a Chief Selecting Floor Leader

Washington reports a Democratic House caucus on December 2 to nominate candidates for house officers. The roll call lists Richardson of Texas De Armond of Missouri Bankhead of Alabama Salver of New York with 138 members present and results showing De Armond and Bankhead in contention.

Washington House Richardson Tewsee de Armond Ouri Bankhead Alaba Ler New York Hardson Salver Bank

New Northern Road Incorporates Danville Line

The secretary of state sanctioned the incorporation of the Danville Paxton North ern railroad with capital stock set at $100,000. Incorporators and first board include Charles Bogardus of Paxton, William P. Cannon, Gus M. Greenebaum, M. E. Kin, and George Buckingham of Danville.

Danville Springfield Tice Danville, Paxton & Northern Railroad Charles Bogardus Paxton William P. Canhon Gus M. Greenebaum M. E. Kin George Buckingham

Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Charles Bradley

Liabilities totaling 46500 are listed in a bankruptcy petition filed by Charles Bradley a Rock Island salesman in the United States district court in Chicago. Bradley now has no assets and formerly operated in Fairbury Illinois where business difficulties surfaced though he has largely liquidated his debts.

Charles Bradley United States Court Chicago United States District Court Rock Island

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