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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1900

Page

1

London and Globe Finance suspension shocks markets

London and Globe Finance Corporation suspends triggering hammering on 12 firms including Haggard Hale & Pinley Gale & Driver and others. Fears rise that full value list is not known while West Australian troubles and mining shares falter. Some firms report bounced checks but authorities expect meeting obligations. Market unrest seen as worst since a prior swash.

London Wee London and Globe Finance Corporation Stock Exchange Haggard, Hale & Pinley Gale & Driver Douglas, Jr. & Co Cornfoot Brothers F. A. Cohn Buckly & Wockingham Guon & Aubrey Richards & Sloper Baker & Smith F.C. Watts & Co Flower & Co F. Hoully & Co Onmed London and Globe London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited Lard Mining Company Wil Frisia

Man Murdered On Railway Tracks In Indiana

A man was found murdered and ground to bits on a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad track about twenty miles east of a defunct city in Indiana. A small memorandum with the name William Gilmore of Iowa Town (ttumwa) was found near the body, suggesting the victim was slain by companions and left on the line.

Cleveland Tarantsburs Wis Andrew Lond Eldeer Oier Webster

Populists Confer as to Policy in St Louis Meeting

In St Louis on December 24 a middle of the road populist conference met at the call of National Committee Chairman Parker to discuss the party felate policy. Prof George D Herron of Kunell Town spoke and after addresses a committee was formed to draft an address.

St. Louis Parker Lucky

Shooting Scrape Stuns Sangamo County Scene

Assistant state’s attorney Horace S. Miller of Sangamoa county and Chicago & Alton conductor Nurwan ile Jette argued over remarks aimed at Miller by Gillette regarding Gillette’s sister. Miller drew a revolver and shot Gillette in the arm, then surrendered to the sheriff.

Trusted employee charged with crime at St Louis brewery

A trusted employee at the Wainwright division of the St Louis brewing company was charged in a warrant issued today with pilfering about $5,000 over the past three years. The 43 year old clerk has worked with the company in a confidential capacity for ten years.

St. Lows Wnares Anuial Wainwright St. Louis Brewing Company Hrenver

Wheat and flour rise on buoyant market

May wheat prices advanced today by half a cent with local markets pushing flour up ten cents as Minneapolis millers reported higher Hour prices. The note describes a buoyant speculative mood fueling the gain and cites local reactions.

Milter Chivagy Minneapolis

Fire Threatens Marshall Field Building in Chicago

Chicago fire at 7 this morning damaged the third and fourth floors of Marshall Field & Co. on State street, estimated at $25,000. Earlier reports note another blaze in Hunter, South Dakota, destroying the business part of the town with losses around $75,000.

Marshall Pietd & Co Chicago Marshall Field &Co State Street Hunter, S D

Murderer McDonald Follows Victim in Death

Washington December 29 Samuel McDonald who shot and killed F H Morris auditor for the war department died this morning from wounds received at the time of the murder. The case highlights risks to war department officials and ongoing questions about motive and safety.

McDonald Washington Samuel McDonald F. H. Morris War Department

Burglars Fail to Open Maynard Savings Bank Vault

Burglars wrecked the vault doors of the Maynard Savings Bank early today in Maynard Iowa but failed to open the safe. No money was taken and authorities investigated the incident.

Maynard Iowa Maynard Savings Bank

Nation’s trial endorsemt by Wichita group in church case

Mrs Nation faces a long court fight in Wichita as supporters from the W C T U press for trial endorsement. The case involves charges linked to the church and alleged threats at a convent, with testimonies referencing cruelty and defense of religious duty amid public debates.

Mra W. CT Wichita. Kan Carrie Ater Inuke Bar Roel Abel Kohiete Eliza Ati Bell Nuria Jawad Jillian Mitchener Newton Elle Tre Nation Gleewane Kansas Stes Nathan

Telephone Company Men Force Quiet on Racine Street

A chaotic scene near Racine Street involved threats and dynamite fears as workers from the telephone company kept clear of operations. Community leaders urged calm, with attempts to stop violence while police prepared for possible action. The event referenced damage and precautionary measures affecting street cars and owner protests, and a meeting was called for Sunday evening to address the unrest and protect property. The vouchers mention Pullman car increases and related financial concern tied to the incident.

Racine Oytiaen Pivne Company Wisconsin Street Cemperty Othet Urea NASA Paws Bern Lerge

Fragmented News Snippet Describes Disturbed Events

A garbled outline mentions Laneri aged 61 and a confinement in a cellar with paralysis and death. References to a Martima Zwalsker, Samned McDeeabt, Arthur Morris, and Duke of Leslie hint at chaotic details. Mentions of Marin labels, Svelands play, and a plan involving Premier Wal suggest a political or crime context with unsettled outcomes.

Laneri Sears Beth Anthur Morris Walsleek-Ibaeactis Seimanitinz

Notable Mail Robbery At Michigan Central Wyandotte

A bold Thursday night mail robbery at Michigan Central Station Wyandotte, near Detroit, stole a pouch said to hold about 100000 in negotiable papers and checks. Bags dropped from a southbound train were abandoned on the platform. a mail carrier reported the sacks missing and investigators traced a suspect wagon and a driver named Bessy. The motive appears to be to divert valuables from New York shipments bound for Ford and others, with authorities pursuing leads and examining a trail across nearby tracks.

Michigan Central Wyandotte Letroit Michigan Richer Detroit Carl Bessy Wasemdolle Tentrol Humber Cliveke Toe Sin Af Wyandotte Wire Yan Wue Giler Thie Puli

Mystery Pony Case and Police Hunt for Crowe Associate

Des Moines reports detail a Pony case tied to a crime in which a man named Crowe is suspected. Detectives show twenty five phonographs to Burris’s daughter Thomas V Cooper to identify a suspect, focusing on a dark complexioned man. Police seek Burns, a former hotel worker, as potential key to Crowe’s arrest. McNutt places Crowe near the crime scene the day before the victim’s death. Washington extradition requests, and a war-department review follow. Also notes expansion plans for a glass factory in Terre Haute and related industrial update.

Wassal Daniel Binnie Yesterdas Letere Mark Main de Uription Tar Crowe Thomas V. Cooper Burris Abe Crowe Cooper Hatine Abaious Lezie Buren Crewe Burns South Omaha Cudahy Deen Sean South Omatoe Vines Des Moines Dee Gearse McNutt Chin Foy Teuber Crone Walnut

Tawney enters race for United States Senator

St Paul Dec 20 Representative James A Tawney of Winona formally entered the race for United States senator to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator C K Day. Berlin dispatch notes German press criticizing treaties while Chicago reports a divorce filing and separation plea from Dr Charles K E Woodward of Chicago and Miss Catherine McDonald. A Sioux City saloon case, Milwaukee crime notes, and various local incidents fill the rest of the page with brief items.

Tru Smit Tawnty St Paul James A. Tawney Winona Unitedates C.K. Day

Miners and Teachers Hit by Strikes and Debates at Springfield

Springfield Illinois December records show miners at Black Diamond Coal shaft south of the city with demands leading to a walkout after Bark Solomon’s sons rejected. State Mine Workers officer statements tie to coal supply disputes and wage-rate gaps. Separately teachers adjourned a convention praising temperance and discussing education policy amid warehouse law changes.

Springfield Ills Black Diamond Coal Company Rick Entite Clear Lake Coal Company Sli i Springfiell Tacting and Fuel Company Wink Coal Clear Lake Coal Springfieh Als Thie Tinos Association Jiavid Felinley Norther Alwis Normal University Nort Joel VM. Bawthy Homulale Phe Seoe Pederaton

Vandalism at St Patrick's Church Sparks Vigil and Guard

Dec 2 reports show St Patrick's church locked with doors barred and organ vandalized last Sunday. Sexton Michael Slattery guards the building with a revolver after glue and wax damaged organ keys. Parishioners, mostly Irish, clash over a German priest appointment by Bishop Janssen and Rector Fisher Sweeny.

Janssen Fisher Sweeny Trish

Pingree Defies Bench in Contempt Case

DetroitDecember 29 Gov Pingree refused to appear before the circuit court for contempt after an interview in which he attacked the court and prosecuting attorney He telegraphed the court denying the court's authority The judge set the case for January 9 and said an attachment will issue if the governor again fails to appear The proceeding concerns Pingree as an individual not the governor per se and the court will not interfere with the governor's duties

Detroit Pingree Circuit Court Lansing Mich Wisner Wleigram

Howgate Released After Long Service in Jail

Henry W. Howgate aged 70 longtime disbursing officer of the signal service at Washington was released from the penitentiary last evening after serving six years for forgery and falsification of accounts in the government.

Albany Henry W. Howgate Washington

United States Offers 12 Million Kroner for Danish Antilles

Swanson informed the Danish government that the United States proposes to purchase the Danish Antilles for 12,000,000 kroner and will not increase the offer. The notice frames the offer as final and negotiable only within that amount.

United States Hagen Dec United Ister Swanson

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