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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1900

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Funston’s Troops Rout Insurgents on Nibico River Battle

Manila report says Gen Funston’s 4th Cavalry routed about 100 insurgents on the Nibico river while Lieut Moros and 54 men of the 47th regiment attacked Bulacan and clashed with Col Vietoris’s 300 Bo Jumen. Morroy drove the enemy from the position with heavy losses and Maj Flores was captured after a muted rebel clash. American casualties described as very light.

Manila Luxon 4Th Cavalry Funston Nibico Lieut Moros Bulacan Vietoris Morroy Saverni Maj Flores

Netherlands and Portugal exchange envoy withdrawals

The Netherlands ambassador to Portugal and the Northwest minister at The Hague have resigned. A dispute over the Dutch consulate at Loruse led the Portuguese government to order withdrawal of the consul and staff.

Netherlands Lisbon Portugal Vague Loruse Saomt

New Theatre Enchants Muscatine Crowd Promoter Plans for Rock Island

Muscatine residents praised the new Majestine theatre built by promoter G. Hy dehastoy, with residents urged to inspect the handsome structure. In Hampton Township a temporary injunction blocked a railroad crossing project by the Moline and Peoria line. Mrs. Frank Robinson spoke to Davenport’s on-hand club members about her recent trip, Gibraltar stop, and a tiny picture fan. Longfellow School hosts Visiting Day with a social after the routine classes.

Muscatiar Jobmeton Muscatine Hampton Township Moline and Peoria Railway Company Barstow Road Robineau Frank Robinson Davenport Gibraltar

Federation in Council Annual Gatvention Promotes Ember Organization

The Ember Organization held its annual convention in Taamisville Kansas with attendees from multiple towns. Among the leaders and guests were Miss Sarah Greshans of Streator and Mrs Diem Larinbere of Galestone, who took part in reports, appointments, and ceremonies highlighting federation progress and community events.

Ember Taamisville KS Laalier Sarah Greshans Streator Diem Larinbere Ealestone

War talk on England invasion ends with cautious views

A correspondent in The Davy notes General Mverter’s remarks and argues the Senate debate over England invasion should be viewed from a historical lens. He expresses belief that war with England is neither humane nor desirable, reflecting on broader wartime outlooks. Meanwhile reports from Chicago show brisk live stock prices and notable sales at the stock show, including high-priced Aberdeen Angus, beef cattle and packed carloads, with test runs planned to assess feed merits in Armour and Swift facilities.

Chicago Dee Schwartzeund & Sulzberger New York Housht Pietre Tiesteer W.L. Berrick Bloomington Wis Armour & Co Swift & Co

Jockey Denied British License by English Club

New York, Dec 7. The Jockey Club in England has notified jockey Sloan that he will not receive a license for a year. Sloan disputes the action and says no notification or investigation was given and he has done nothing wrong. He vows to defend his case and continue racing.

New York Jockey Club England Wnt

Trust Laws On Trial In Chicago Amid Turbulent Proceedings

The trial focuses on perceived corruption and political influence in Illinois as figures Weitz, Waterman, and Dunes face appeals and legal challenges. References to a 500,000 amonutine and public treasury strain illuminate fiscal tensions. The article, written in a period voice, portrays labor unrest, banked speculation, and a sweeping critique of state power through a flood of names, places, and numbers.

Morgan Skepticism Delays Hay-Pauncefote Talks On Canal

Washington December 7 senate executive session stretched over four hours as Morzan urged broad discussion of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. He argued the main aim is canal passage, wary of clauses tying Britain to limits. He warned that proceeding without consent could provoke Franco-British hostility and affect transoceanic plans.

Washington Senate Morzan Boveriotha Englant House Morgan Hall Pennsylania Underhill Clayton New York McCall Rep Massachusetts Mae Henry Coan Committee On Agriculture

Eagan West Retired After Court Martial

General Eagan West was dismissed from duty and placed on the retired list after a court martial found him guilty of intemperate and abusive language toward Lieutenant General Mies in connection with army forest operations. The vacancy enables Weetuu to be appointed as assistant commissary of subsistence. Colonel Weston is nominated to the positions.

Eagan West Washlizhis Charles P. Eazan Iuasistence Mies Weetuu Weston Kentucky Regiment Spain

War Department Report Details Early 20th Century Waterway Projects

The War Department outlines proposed projects linking the Mississippi River to Lake Michigan via a network of canals and dams, including names like Marys River and Lake Michigan, with estimated costs around 4.7 million dollars. It discusses construction steps, cost controls, and anticipated channels for transportation improvements, referencing plans to connect major Great Lakes basins and iron out the river system’s navigation.

Congress War Department Washington Empress Fomerts Mississippi River Miehsal Mississippi Ees Az Bender Anary Tavis Erie Mary's River Vintinie

Meet of fair teetotalers at Washington convention

The W C T U held sessions in Washington with resolutions adopted mourning year’s deaths and urging eight hour workday reform. Debates covered woman suffrage, temperance, prohibition, taxation, and Philippine governance. Mrs Stevens’s retirement noted. delegates decorated, Marine Band provided music at a dinner with Paris expo guests.

W. C Washington Abe Philippines Stevens

Durban to Englid route report and city updates

Marshal Roberts leaves Durban bound for Englid via the Cale. Evatt captured amid Maverite events. Miss Kennedy, 62, injured by elevator incident in Milan and Warnibs. Portland resident Henreo Tailaage noted. The Lomenin Rep seats debated. Nate death reported and Zion City drug concerns loom as new ear drugs rise.

Marshal Roberts Durban Michels Stalie Stonet Tole Siznarid Lomenin Rep Rinfuredsya Ira Bramosterman Nate Tran Zion Sita Thorkefeiles

Tortured by Tramps and a Fatal Mine Explosion

The report covers a mine accident at Rivertonville No 3 where Benedict aged 62 died and his son David Benedict was fatally injured after a premature explosion. It notes Benedict’s family business in Mechanicsburg and Ullapolis and references a broader anti vice crusade in Chicago, plus a murderers reward and other local notices.

Supreme Court Chicago Springfield Ills Rivertennilpe No del Benedict David Benedict Second United States Infantry

Fiend's Deed in Far West

Five victims of his fury. William Seaton, 22, formerly of Decatur Illinois, killed his uncle Daniel Richards and crushed his sister and two children with an ax. Deputy sheriff shot Seaton twice before capture. considered sane. In Berlin Ontario a prisoner beheads. In Hamilton Ontario a youthful murderer is hanged for killing his sweetheart.

Seattle Wash William Seaton Decatur Mil South Park Daniel Richards Kennedy Seaton Soint Inerlin Hansing Ontario Berlin Goenzi Schuiz Hamilton Ont George Arthur Pearson Annie Griffin

Race Track for A Persecuted Race Stocked For 4000

Johannesburg authorities plan to convert a race course to hold 4000 people from nearby farms as part of the reconcentrado policy. In Washington ships were announced for five battleships and six armored cruisers totaling 150000 tons, a fleet matching the world’s top vessels.

Johannesburg Butler Washington Wila Navy Epatiat

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