30 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1899
Page
1
Dispatches from London report British forces seizing a German vessel near Delagoa Bay and advancing actions around Mafeking and Pretoria. The conflicting messages detail Boer resistance, Allied advances, and strategic moves as the war expands.
Prominent Republicans from across Illinois attended the annual state love feast in Springfield. Reports from 22 districts outlined hopeful prospects, with candidates announced for governor and state treasurer. Speakers including Governor Tanner and Senator Berry praised party unity while criticizing labor and political rivals.
An order from the Adjutant General sets a January election for lieutenant in the Third Infantry, with Captain Blanchard presiding at 8 p.m. The notice appears amid a broader report on Bradstreet's view of business, showing quiet markets in New York and mixed activity in dry goods, metals, and commodities.
Two notable deaths are reported, including Michael Griffin head of the state tax commission who died suddenly, and Eugene V. Stalley editor of The Northwest Magazine declared critically ill. The items cover a mix of political figures, journalism leaders, and regional incidents with varied dates and locations.
The funeral was held at Paco cemetery with an imposing procession to the transport Thomex for shipment to the United States. General HW Lawton’s widow receives $32,774, while the procession included Gen Hall, troops of the 4th cavalry, artillery, a caisson, and officials from the naval and Philippine authorities. The Lawton fund stands at $32,774.
In Lynnix Minnesota December 30 a run on the Five Cent Savings Bank began after rumors tied it to the Globe National of Boston collapse. Officials report a 1 090 000 surplus and say they can meet demand. London and Berlin banks are said to be affected. Reports also note arrests of two firm members.
Altoona miners demand wage increases as a major strike looms. Officials expect the action to spark a wider stoppage, with about 50 000 miners potentially called out as the nationwide dispute heats up in early January.
Fire gut 216 to 220 Monroe Street and damage to 212 214 Monroe. losses about 950000. several firemen injured. prominent casualties listed including Edwards Stair Wood Co Wooller Co J W Butler Paper Henry O Shepard. Boiler explosion near Elizabethtown killed four. Kipling confined. railway wreck near Denver injured and a man killed on Union Cheyenne flyer. mixed reports from multiple locations.
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