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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1900

Page

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Losses for Buller report in London news chain

London dispatches summarize British setbacks with Buller reported defeated and two British battalions captured by Boer forces. Across South Africa notes describe heavy fighting around Colesberg and Ladysmith, with Boer positions fortified and British patrols engaged.

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Miners Conference Faces Scale Report and Disorder

The Interstate conference of United Mine Workers and coal operators met with representation from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Talks aim to yield a joint scale, with adjournment pending the committee's report as tensions and wage disputes surface amid regional concerns.

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Vote of the Negro and Supreme Court Move in Congress

Washington reports recount debates in the Senate on race rights and civil protections. Prichard of North Carolina argues against abolitionists while Morgan’s call for full universal suffrage faces stiff resistance. The scene includes tense exchanges on Mississippi elections and a temporary injunction related to the St Louis drainage canal as Congress weighs constitutional questions.

Sirman Chauner Murgac Supreme Court Canal —Capital News Washington Jag Senate Prichard Nort Uarwliod Morgan Herah Benatui J C. Pritchard Nevily Carolina Louisania Pritchard Mogan Democratic Party Mae Titman South Megro Negra Money Mississippi Tiew Chandler St. Louis Ain St Lewis Italulnis Perent Pasceen Ertier Tanner Balden- Week Flit Eealuawe Fae Lous St Louie

Roberts Bearing Opens House Debate on Utah Senator Roberts

The house galleries were packed for the opening debate on the Roberts case with many women present. Chairman Taylor of Ohio opened by citing Waite in the Reynolds case and Matthews in the Ramsey case, arguing political influence should favor a government founded on family law, while Littlefield of Maine urged expulsion of Roberts as the minority plan.

Washington House Roberts Taylor Ohio Utah Waite Reynold Justice Matthews Ramsey Littlefield Maine

Prohibitionists Call for National Convention in Chicago

Oliver W. Stewart chair of the National Prohibition Party calls for a national convention in Chicago on June 2 to nominate candidates for president and vice president. The notice cites party unity and aims to elect leaders, while promotion of medical tonics is also mentioned in nearby advertisements.

Chiomas Chicago Oliver W. Stewart National Prohibition Party Chicas Dune 2

Suits the Trustees and the Canal Water Issue

Chicago reports on the state health board and the sanitary district trustees deciding to allow more water through the drainage canal from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi river. The measure aims to improve flow, support ongoing hearings, and position the district for forthcoming legal actions led by William M. Springer. The article also covers smallpox information from the Illinois board of health and local civic notes.

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Opposition to Quay Seated in Senate Case

Washington January 23 Reports from the committee on privileges and elections on the Quay seat case were presented in the senate today The majority report opposes seating Quay noting the governor lacks power to fill the vacancy as the legislature failed in its sworn duty The minority report favors seating Quay arguing the need for continuous representation of all states in the senate

Washington Quay Senate Pennsylvania Becau Gilly

Ocean Ships Collide Off Vineyard Haven Harbor

Steamers Winter and Ardandhu collided early today off Robinson Point near Vineyard Haven Massachusetts. Ardandhu sank stern first with bow above water. chief engineer and second mate drowned. Winter arrived with 29 crew members rescued. remains of the dead crew from Ardandhu reported.

Winter Arai Lana Vineyard Haven Masy Dan Hernan Winter

NOW OCCUPY SANTA CRUZ

Americans occupy Santa Cruz on Laguna De Bay report says the town is deserted after the move. Manila dispatch notes the occupation occurred on January 23 and describes the town as vacant and abandoned.

Santa Cruz Manila Laguna de Bay

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