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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1901

Page

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Queen Victoria Funeral Procession At Windsor Draws Massive Crowds

London crowds line streets as Queen Victoria’s coffin borne to Windsor ends voyage from Portsmouth with 35000 troops in ceremonial display. Two trains carry mourners, crowds faint at Marble Arch, accidents and a veteran officer’s death mar events. horses panic, bluejackets detain crowds before Windsor arrival.

London Victoria Windsor Portsmouth Victoria Station Paddington Marble Arch Parliament Judiciary Ahy Navy Edward Bastiedale

Imposing Funeral at St George Chapel for Queen

Windsor mourners gathered as the funeral procession reached St George's chapel at 3 15 pm. The archbishop bishops and choir led solemn rites with Mendelssohn and Guonod music. The dean of Windsor delivered lessons and prayers as the royal cortège bowed out.

Mendelssohn Elgin Winchester Windsor Guonod

England's Queen Funeral Procession Draws Nation

Reports describe the funeral train arrival near the railroad station and the procession through London. Ambassadors and crowds watched as artillery horses were replaced by blue jack ets drawn carriages, with William Henry Weldon proclaiming the queen's title. Services at St George's chapel ended at 4 10 PM, and the body will lie until Monday in Albert Memorial chapel. Guards and attendees fainted amid excitement as the streets were lined in purple, black, and white with lamp posts removed and streets sanded for the day.

Edward Dresden William Henry Weldon Beethoven Sir Walter Parrot St. George's Chapel Albert Memorial Chapel London Victoria Staion Paddligton Station Draper Piccadilly

Honoring Victoria in America with services and memorials

Washington and Davenport held memorials for Queen Victoria with church services and chimes. Officials including the president, cabinet, Supreme Court members, and congress attended the Washington ceremony at St. John's Episcopal Church where Bishop Satterlee delivered a panegyric. In Davenport, memorial exercises were conducted at the Cathedral with chimes and hymns. Union Pacific stock changes and a new army reorganization law were also reported.

Washington Supreme Court Congress Army England St. John's Episcopal Church Church of England Henry Y. Satterlee Victoria Queen Victoria Davenport Trinity Thace Cathedral

Offer of Suzerainty Treaty Control for Two Years

In Havana a Cuban proposal argues for a two year suzerainty by the United States after independence. It insists no sovereignty loss and outlines limited oversight on foreign affairs and forts, with no cession of independence. La Lucha supports the La Nacion view as the basis for future relations.

Havana L la Nation Cuba United States Republic of Guba la Lucha la Nacion General Gomez

Delegates Thrive at Christian Endeavor Anniversary Convention

Delegates at the Christian Endeavor twentieth anniversary convention pressed on through a full slate of speeches and services. Each address showcased a distinct feature, underscoring steady momentum and shared purpose within the gathering.

Christian Endeavor

Nation on topeka visit as band to wipe out saloons

Mrs Carrie Nation announced her band has grown to eighty nine members and is ready to attack Topeka saloons. Topeka officials and Washburn students are warning of possible hatchet or brickbats while Nation seeks a meeting with saloonkeepers to discuss closing shops. Major Drew blocks use of city Auditorium for Nation appearance.

Topeka Kan Carrie Nation Wreckers Drew Nation

Americans Attacked Insurgents Kill Five in Philippines

Manila Feb 2 Lieut Hicken and a detachment of the 31 company of the 44th regiment were surprised by insurgents at Fiesta San Lucia Ish De Cobu. Several were killed and wounded, bodies recovered in a mutilated condition. Additional detachments sent to surround the insurgents. Detroit Free Press fire damages two plants. Dreskell Jupp Paper and Free Press Printing suffer $60,000 in losses with $200,000 insurance.

Hicken 44Th Regiment Philippines Manila Fiesta San Lucia Ish de Cobu Detroit Free Press Detroit, Mich Dreskell Jupp Paper Company Free Press Printing Company

Edward VII Plans Crusade Against Saloons This Week

Fort Scott Kansas reports New York Plate Glass Insurance directs Kansas agents to amend polices on glass in saloons and drug stores to guard against losses from Carrie Nation and supporters as Edward VII prepares to begin a crusade next Monday.

Monay Fort Scott Kan New York Plate Glass Insurance Company Kansas Carrie Nation

Five Americans Killed in Insurgent Attack and Cuba Chins Talk

Five Americans were killed, four wounded and two missing in an insurgent action. The insurgent losses are believed heavy. In Washington the shipping bill dominated senate proceedings while a canal bill linkage did not pass. The House approved a large claims bill for Union army stores totaling 344 480 dollars, with most beneficiaries in the South. A Chinese exclusion act amendment to curb fraudulent entry passed. Cabinet talks covered China policy and Cuba, with U S aims to supervise foreign policy until a new government is ready. Dowie bank teller Arthur Barnard returned to work after an extended absence citing a domestic dispute. A boy named Barthol Hall of Awkford Washington was hanged after a wind catching a snag.

House Senate Washington Court of Claims South United States Cuba Hay China Dowie Chicago Arthur Barnard Zion Bank Barnard St Louis Pensacolay Fla Barthol Hall Awkford Wts

Six Hurt as Soo Line Passenger Train Derailed

A Soo Line through passenger train derailed near Prentice Wisconsin this morning injuring six passengers. No fatalities reported.

Soo Prentice Wis Soo Road

Bank Robbery Hits Skeels Bank at Thawville

Robbers blew open the Skeels bank safe at Thawville nine miles from Gilman Illinois last night and secured 2200 dollars in cash. The incident occurred February 2 as reported by a Gilman dispatch.

Thawville Chicago Gilman Skeels Bank

Sudden death of Lieut Schofield shocks army circles

Washington reports Lieut Col Charles Schofield brother of Lieut Gen Schofield died in Matanzas Cuba yesterday of heart disease after a cable notification from the War Department. In Wisconsin Harriet Carrier a 13 year old caused temporary blindness in four playmates by atropine in an eye dilating experiment at school. Ex State Treasurer Ferdinand Kuehn dies after long illness in Milwaukee at 80.

Lieut Schofield Washington Rae Charles Schofield Matanzas Cuba Mrainette Wis Harriet Carrier Kuehn Milwaukee

Republicans in Revolt Over Cuba and Philippines Policy

Washington reports reveal Republican lawmakers challenging the administration on Cuba and Philippine policy. Opposition focuses on the Spooner bill authorizing presidential civil government in the Philippines and four Cuban concessions including naval bases, military occupation, debt control, and treaty participation. Havana dispatches show Cuba libre sentiment and renewed push for independence.

Cuba Root P m United States

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