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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

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Furious fighting at Paardeberg Drift in heavy action

Reports from Vaardeberg Drift dated February 22 describe one of the costliest actions of the war as Cronje's rear guard was pressed by Kelly Kenny's forces at Klip Drift and Kuodoos land Drift. British mounted infantry and Highland regiments pressed the Boers while heavy shelling followed, with outputs stating many casualties and prisoners, and continued fighting into the week as Botha's rearguard and Cronje's position faced renewed pressure.

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Puerto Rico Debate Marks Early Partisan Clash

Washington February 2 The Puerto Rican tariff debate opened with a Republican split as one member opposed the government’s treaty position. House leaders expect further party rows as other speakers from New York Kansas Texas and Louisiana weigh in on Wheeler’s resolution and the administration’s stance.

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Senate to ratify treaties only after Senate approval

Washington reports note no official knowledge of charges against Maeran and no Pretoria dispatch. a U.S. House session opened early to debate Porto Rico measures with McClellan and Brantley opposing the bill. In the Senate, Foraker read Washington’s farewell to a crowded gallery.

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Suit for Half a Million Involving Associated Press

A legal action seeks damages claiming the Associated Press violated contracts and interfered with business. The suit, filed in Chicago, alleges inflated costs and wrongful actions by AP writers and executives, with references to other firms and industry disruption. The piece also includes assorted ads and medical remedy notices typical of the era.

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Miners and Operators Debate Scale For Selling Price

A joint committee of miners and operators met to discuss a proposed scale for mine wages and coal prices. The talks covered several districts and included references to Lincoln, Bloomington, Danville, Vermilion counties, and multiple towns. The committee planned to reconvene to set a final selling price while weighing worker and operator interests.

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The Next President on Ballot and Local Health News

Updates cover the Democratic National Convention timing with Kansas City as a lead contender and a Milwaukee vote result. Also report on Dr William T Athon of Terre Haute facing severe rheumatic illness and a local crime case involving Tone Schaltz and a store theft. A medical ad promotes Foley Honey and Tar for colds.

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