24 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
1
Federal dispatches report Cronje's forces pushing through, with Britain hopeful for surrender amid changing fronts. Intermittent shelling noted around the Hellial line, about 2,000 Bowes moving north of the area, Frenel saying 10 prisoners captured.
London reports struggle and retreat as British forces face hard fighting near Cronje and Ladysmith. Cavalry patrols probe Boer lines while naval budgets and new warship plans are outlined amid broader war-activity in South Africa.
Washington reports the conference committee reached an agreement on monetary reform while Quay’s seating battle in the Senate intensified. Highlights include support for a gold standard, bond reserves, and a projected fiscal framework amidst party tensions and political maneuvering.
Gen John McNulta's body arrived from Washington to Chicago today. Funeral rites are planned for Tuesday at the st regiment or mem and burial will follow in Bloomington, his former home. Compirultee Chles G. Bowen and others accompanied the escort of McNalty's body to the station.
Chicago February 24 Rev Charles Palmerston Anderson was today consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal diocese of Chicago by Bishop McLaren, assisted by Bishop Gillespie and Bishop Seymour. St Louis February 24 warrants were asked for the arrest of officers of the defunct Mahauphy Savings upon creditors’ charges that the institution’s collapse resulted from their criminal mismanagement.
In Springville Illinois on February 24 officials report stalled wage talks in First district and rising sympathy for a potential statewide strike. Carterville trial testimony centers on Florence Artz while a local mother named Deam faces tragedy. In other notes a rescue attempt ends fatally for Vance, and a federal sale is scheduled for March 1.
Lillian Pauncefote, daughter of the British ambassador, married Robert Bromley of Stoke Hall Newark England at St John s Church Washington. The ceremony was conducted by Bishop Satterlee with guests from various regions. A breakfast followed at the nearby residence for about 100 attendees.
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