08 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
1
The report blends informal notes on Queen Wilhelmina meeting Kruger with disjointed wartime dispatches. Kitchener outlines operations in South Africa as Boer forces capture sheep while Allied efforts press on in the Transvaal.
The Presby terian committee discussed revising the Westminster confession today but deferred final agreement. Members agreed to report back to the general assembly after another clerk’s meeting to consider potential changes.
Fire destroyed a building at Ames College causing major loss with extensive stock damage. Warnings and confusion surround the incident as authorities investigate the blaze and its impact on campus activities.
Fire this morning damaged the Grotyen, Lobe & Co. building and stock adjoining it. Several firemen were nearly killed but none seriously hurt. Loss estimated at 300,000, fully insured. Treasury Secretary Gage directs prepaid interest on 4 per cent 1907 bonds and 3 per cent 1930. Coupons received after Dec 15. interest payable after Dec 20.
The text of the Pekin agreement reached by the powers was received at the state department and is undergoing translation. Japan has accepted the agreement, and assurances have been received that the remaining powers will ratify it.
Washington reports no emergency. The Iowa and Whitadphix will depart San Francisco for their usual winter cruise to the southward, signaling a routine relocation rather than any crisis.
A passenger train from Washington to Philadelphia was hit by a freight near West Philadelphia. Reported fatalities include several passengers and many were wounded. Also noted is a special order paying tribute to late Representative Alfred Chas mer of Pennsylvania.
A garbled wire of names places and events from a Chicago News page fragment. Mentions pensioners miners and a teacher with scattered references to Mr Wisher and a Fort Worth style cast. Unclear dates or clear events due to damaged OCR text.
Washington reports bitter debate over the Grout oleomargarine bill. The measure passed 196 to 92 after opponents failed to insert stricter sale restrictions and higher penalties for fraud. The Dill amendment would tax colored oleomargarine at 10 cents per pound, reducing uncolored tax, while critics argued the bill aimed to crush the industry.
An extensive executive session discussed the HayPaunefuth treaty. A Senate or House adjournment is noted. The Deep Waterways Commission report favors a Great Lakes to Hudson River route with 21 and 30 foot options costing millions. Maintenance costs and harbor improvements at Chicago and Duluth are outlined. The commission touts the 21 foot channel as more valuable per cost and highlights benefits for foreign trade. The report mentions Navy retirements and various congressional actions surrounding maritime policy.
Sloan arrived from New York and went to the Auditorium Annex to discuss riding in England. He plans to stay until Tuesday, visit Kokonie, and may apply for a license but has not been ruled off yet. He will seek talks with stewards about riding in the English season.
In the house of commons Liberal amendments pressed for early civil administration and protection of surrendering factions in South Africa. Chamberlain forecast self government in the Orange River and Transvaal colonies with governors and executive councils, while warning of ongoing guerrilla resistance and the cost of war.
A Liberal debate in Parliament weighs government aims in South Africa. Chancellor Chamberlain argues for civil government for the Boer republics and limited punitive measures, while Asquith urges amnesty for leaders. Balfour cites US military rules as a parallel amid Boer tensions with continued dispatches from Pretoria.
The Philippine commission prepared a bill fixing duties on imports and exports. Inland importations from the United States are dutiable, with explosives limited. Apparatus used in games of chance are prohibited. A detachment of the 87th regiment captured fifty two prisoners in the suburbs of Antonio and Benito last Wednesday, with some escaped.
St Louis December 8 nearly all operators on the Santa Fe Pacific Southern California and San Francisco divisions joined a strike. Headquarters hinted that if demands are not met within 24 hours operators across the system may be called out.
In Rome Georgia a Black man who yesterday attacked and fatally wounded M Joseph White wife of a local farmer near Rome was captured and lynched this morning by a mob. The event follows a deadly assault that shocked the community and led to swift vigilante action.
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