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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

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British Losses Reported at Ladysmith Engagement

London reports indicate Buller began a second Tugela crossing attempt with failures at Pagieter’s Bend. Casualties listed show 18 British officers killed and 27 wounded, with rank and file casualties at Ladysmith reaching 130 killed and 212 wounded.

London Springfield Tuela River Pagieter's Dent Buller Tugela River Ladysmith Damdon War Office

Recall disputes and war news from January dispatches

A fragmented dispatch discusses a recall claim involving General Methuen and British and American reactions, alongside Winnipeg and Philadelphia notes. It cites Otis reporting in Washington on the campaign south of Manila with rebels driven back and light American casualties.

Philippines Washington Otis Manila

Boy Guilty Of Murder In Early 16-Year Sentence

A 16 year old boy was found guilty of murder in the death of his cousin None Kornstett, a 13 year old girl, after the body was found abandoned. The trial concluded with a verdict of first degree murder in Fort Wayne. The accused confessed to pushing the girl into a well and later stated he acted in a mentally disturbed state.

Ste Anthony Kaus

Telegraph Briefs From Kee Methiynan Parish and Beyond

A collection of scattered notes and incidents including obsequies at St Stephens New Dare Morrises references to killings in Chattanooga and Pasadena reports on naval officers in Montevideo and Admiral Sebley’s ship suicide. Mentions of notable figures Kioston Jay 12 and Philadelphia physicians, plus pricing on gas and Russell Sage wealth over $1,000,000.

Stephrens New Dare Morrises Mavazer Leidenhemier Chattanooga Elvieze Washington Wotton Kin Stentatty Fred Setvuitz Pasadena Cal Phillip Liverpool David Minn Monteviedo Thctinna New York

Montana Senator Clark in Senate Fire Leads to Witnesses

Washington Jan 12 Further evidence in the Montana senator Clark case shows White side and others testifying that Clark's agent offered large sums for legislative votes. Testimony details payments allegedly tied to Clark and to securing support in the Senate. The probe also covers related political maneuvers and debates in Washington.

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Case of the British Seizures described in official statements

Washington reports official statements on British seizures and Philippine reform measures. Discussions cover Admiral Dewey's dispatch on Manila and resolution proposals, with focus on sovereignty and police building costs. The Roberts inquiry adjourned without final results. bankruptcy rulings touch on wives with divorces and head-of-family status.

Senate Washington Stewart Spooner Chi Congress Consis Manila Setates Cadmiral Dewey Maren HL Tie Jol Les Moines Satan Flm Pop

Autopsy Confirms Blamed Cause Remains Mystery Bloomington

A troubling report from Bloomington details an autopsy on a traveler’s body with inconclusive results. Physicians point to possible corrosive poisoning or stomach perforation while officials and the Traveling Men’s Protective Association pursue further validation. The case intertwines with Governor Tanner’s political moves and local drilling on water power.

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U S and French Warships Report Settlement at Santo Domingo

At Santo Domingo on January 12 the U S gunboat Machias and another French warship arrived. The French admiral met with the government and a settlement is rumored to be reached. A planned elevated railway project tied to LF Cook patents is discussed, with local Milwwatukes businessmen funding the commission and track construction likely to begin soon.

Santo Domingo United States Machias LF Cook Foad Milwwatukes M Cook

Wrecked and afire off St Jolias with many feared lost

Reports from St Marys say the steamship ashore there is a total wreck and in flames. Only three survivors were seen at nightfall as bodies drifted with the surf. The vessel lay low in the water and all on board were believed doomed while rescue efforts were hindered by rough seas and darkness.

St. Jolias N. Fedon St. Marys St. Jobilis St. Mary's Hay

Fire hits Colorado city destroying three buildings

Fire at 4 a.m. threatened the business district of a Colorado city, spreading quickly before being controlled. Three buildings were burned and losses estimated at 150000 dollars.

Colorado

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