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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

Page

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Germany US reach Venezuela action accord

Berlin dispatch reports Berlin expects an imminent Venezuelan move within three days followed by an assault on Venezuela. It says two train ships and the cruiser Deiler will be sent to Leguira while relations with the United States remain intact. German chargé affairs reportedly remain in Caracas.

London Central Berlin Veugenie Vinota Fulle Deier Leguira Germany United States Venezuela

Death in a Storm Strikes Georgia and Surrounding States

Storm rainfall across Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and parts of North Carolina causes flooding and property damage. Freshwater rises dangerously on the Seliuul KUM river while Thar stream swells, wrecking bridges and submerging rail lines and cellars. Dwellings flood and residents seek safer quarters as crews work to repair, with the heaviest rains easing after a heavy fall on Saturday.

Atlanta Georgia Alabama Tennessee North Philadelphia Pittaborg Doe Sealay

Father Crowley Enters Monastery for Penitence

Chicago notes Father Jeremiah Crowles once excommunicated Catholic priest has left the city to perform penance in a western monastery. The church restoration aims to reinstate him, though the monastery's location is not disclosed.

Chicago Dev Jeremiah J. Crowles Pregon Th. Han

Dem moves and political notes from New York

News items from late December cover James Parker and Sehrey matters, a New York Democratic reception on February 22 1002 aimed at reviving interest in fundamental party doctrines, a Des Moines man die in Kansas City after railroad fall injuries, and clerical dispatches about plant shipments and steel industry unrest. Includes Sagivaw Michigan officials inspecting bascule bridges and related city infrastructure notes.

New York Manhattan Elwood Imt Henry Duett Atlanta Atanta Chirag Chiemso Saglvaw Mich Raum Ait Chicago Sagivaw

Negotiations Pressed on Boarder Disputes Amid Tense Talks

Washington December 20 The United States and Great Britain may renew efforts to settle long standing disputes along the Canadian border including Alaska boundary and the Maine question. Lord Pauncefote seeks a clear slate before his term ends as diplomacy shifts toward direct talks with Secretary of State Hay and complex jurisdictional issues loom over the Linited States.

Washington Great Britain Pauncefete Cous Wr Witshiussen Berinz Sea Mike Aly Anata Alaska Firitish Ottielais Alurkan Eles Lanedowne Weber Hintah

Dover strike expands as near one third of city workers walk out

About 200 weavers at the Conbeen cotton mills in Dover strike today over pay. Officials fear the walkout may spread through the city, with much of Dover’s labor force potentially involved.

Dover N. I. Dee Conminge Warkimen Conbeen Cotten Mit

Mother and son arrested in fatal home attack near Marl tis

Shelbyville Wisconsin December report: George Scott and his mother are jailed on murder charges after a violent incident at a home near Marl tis in the county. Scott, 28, and his mother face charges tied to an attack that left one man dead and others injured after a dispute over land. The case involves hypnotism claims and a courtroom battle over alleged coercion and motives.

Pormer Mary Shelbyville George Scot Marl Tis Chuwsie Rande Bud U Jnil Kaundary Scott Sandetur Katerday Nanning Sandetur Winder Hvex Omaha Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Malla Tls Chicago George Rudio Nichola Council, Bluffs Paprinittee Decatur Mine Women’s Christian Temperance Union Methodist Ehnurch Tenria

Governor Denies Interview on Treasury Policy

Des Moines Dec 30 Governor Euan denied giving any interview on Secretary Gage's treasury policy. He said he authorized no statements and would not discuss the matter. He outlined support for elastic currency but warned against currency based on bank bonds and advocated a graduated tax plan to induce greater circulation. Also reports menacing local incidents in Springview and Depot area.

Des Moines Euan Associated Tress Batardiy Secretmry Gaze Treasury Pearine Hall Bees Treasury Administration Gage Office of Cretiry The Netrinstine Shaw Nortel ST Am Mint Somme Tnt Eropean Ameet Bath Washington Iuchian Kits & White Man Springview

Mystery Man or Woman Framing Jewelry Scam In Milwaukee

Police arrest a person described as a stocky, beardless individual in a cross gender disguise amid claims of a national jewelry fraud ring. Witnesses recount a gloved hand, silk blond hair, and a self described male or female identity as officers probe the case and possible long running deception.

Prisoners Released From Zerfontein Camp

London reports a disputed telegram from Lord Kitchener claiming British prisoners captured at Zerfontein on December 24 were released to Bethlehem. Boer forces under De Wet allegedly killed and wounded many, boosting Boer prestige while British losses included several officers and men in a rapid night attack.

London Kitelr Jolamwsxburz Virman Zerfontein Bethlehem Zeefontein de Wet Etl

Water tank mystery at Queen's Lake fish tale surfaced

Report of a large fish, possibly twenty five pounds, found in a water tank at Queen's Lake after a locomotive water fill. Locomotive engineer halted service. splash and investigation revealed the fish allegedly entered the tank years ago through the feed pipe. Witnesses described a man on the bank and a possible tire.

Yee James Whites Wetkwinas Naslopille Eseilewsd Queen's Lake White

Fatal Collision in West Virginia Stuns Rail Workers

Two men are missing and others injured as a freight train derails near Varkserburg. Heavy rock slides from a hillside crushed the engine area, with suspects Fireman Hile and Brakeman Pytest presumed dead beneath wreckage. Nearby reports note Admiral Schley’s absent comment after a conference in Washington.

Varkserburg Te & O Hile Hrakeman Pytest

Dowager Empress Statement Sparks Chinese Political Tension

Report from Peking details a social stipulation dispute as foreign envoys press for access and the dowager empress asserts influence. Emperor’s court seeks to meet foreign ministers while Prince Su plans an envoy role to Britain for Edward VII’s coronation amid diplomatic strains with Russia and western powers.

Prine Su Peking Great Britain Edward Dewaser Unis City Treathonere

Unclear Stage Offers and Political Cash Audit Notes

Fragmented report blends stage entertainment rumors with a New York City cash audit and local titling about veterans and civil service changes. Mentions May Yohie, Mariam Breidee Strang, and Strong on stage plans, plus Alden cash discrepancies and a gold finding near Gilnare’s valley, with veteran civil service recommendations in Washington.

Yohe Strabty Sam Prancisco Mariam Breidee Strang Yohie Yokabari Mjit Strouse Manila Sheretas Murath Steens Voonda Shormee New York Ven Charles A. Alien Keljer Alden Philadelphia Bellerose

DROWNS HUNDREDS IN TANGIER WATERSPOUT

A waterspout over Saffe near Tangier Morocco inundated the town for twelve hours sweeping residents into the sea. About two hundred people are reported drowned with no Europeans among the dead. Saffe is a fortified seaport with a population around 12 000 including about 300 Jews.

Tangier Morocco Saffe Morac Morporo

Prominent grain man dies in Chicago

Prank H. Peavy once the country s largest elevator owner died in Chicago this morning of pneumonia at age 52 His body will be shipped to Minneapolis tonight for funeral services in the city of his work and life

Chicago H. Peavy

WANTED IN IOWA TO SERVE OUT A TERM IN PRISON

Kansas City police seek James Burke alias various names for parole violation and prior diamond robbery. Burke arrested after being shot escaping at Tilon station and will be returned to prison. Also notes on other Chicago and Quaker City crime items and a local murder arrest in Daquoin involving John Weber.

Kansas City Tilon Station James Burke Burke Leadville Colo W. T. Pollock New York Omaha Sioux City Frank Shercliff Woverior Shaw Ras Flinn

Church Riot at Taland Lewis Over Scottish Church Alliance

London reports a serious riot at Taland Lewis as islanders oppose a church alliance of Scottish denominations. Police from the mainland quelled the attack after islanders hurled rocks at officers, injuring several.

London Taland Lewis Tree United Churches of Scotland Nets Olive Ave

Japanese Division Commander Resigns Over Looting Charges

Dec 30 in Yokohama Gen Baron Yamaguchi who led Japanese troops in China resigns his command of the fifth division amid public accusations of looting. The resignation follows looting charges brought against the general by authorities.

China Yokohama Baron Yamaguchi Tte

David Shaffer Dies in Tennessee Hotel Room

David Shaffer a well known turfman was found dead in bed at Gallatin Tennessee. Death attributed to an overdose of morphine.

David Shaffer Nashville Tenn Gallatin

King and queen visit Sandringham this afternoon

Dispatches report the king and queen traveled to Sandringham this afternoon with the queen displaying the child at Wickiness. The item reflects a sequence of scattered notes from various places including Elizabeth City and Chicago about crimes disasters and local notices.

Sandringham

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