24 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
1
London press reports extreme wartime tension as the Spionkop area remains contested. Telegraph dispatches describe attempts to shell enemy positions from higher ground and the difficulty of placing guns, signaling cautious moves amid uncertain front lines.
Severe fighting reported along the Ulivier Hoek road and Potgieter's drift with heavy bombardment and cannon fire. British forces engage the Boers under Fretruts and Cromie Dave as reports describe fighting intensifying, positions holding, and casualties rising. Ardandon steamer struck by German winter forces and sunk.
Washington and the national press covered a day of speeches and controversy over polygamy. Brigham Youngs era Mormon figures faced defense by advocates while Luther quotes were invoked. The House debate touched on Roberts Snodgrass and Mormon elders amid broader treaty discussions and political tensions.
The long dispute over seats and vacancies continues as the Senate debates whether the legislature or the governor should fill a United States senator seat. The majority argues current practice, while the minority cites constitutional rules about temporary appointments and legislative power. Separate notes mention public figures, investigations, and a tragedy averted by a medical remedy.
Peoria January 4. A Peoria grand jury returned twenty eight indictments against John W Wilson secretary of the commission on the asylum for the incurably insane. Ten indictments carry bail set at five hundred dollars each with Wilson and his sureties named. The proceedings reflect a broad investigation into pauper care and related abuses. A separate item notes the arrest of Mrs Mary Colthar Monroe for insanity warrants tied to a reported affair and a complex chain of events across New York and Ohio.
Otis reports to the war department that the western coast of Panay island is open for trade and Laguna de Bay and nearby sections will be unrestricted by week’s end. He notes minor engagements with Filipino forces where American arms achieved usual success.
Bryan arrived from New York to Stamford at 11 this morning and delivered a speech on currency trusts and imperialism. He then went to New Haven where he spoke this afternoon, continuing his tour through Connecticut on January 24.
Indianapolis Jan 24 The Interstate National Guard association held a noon session. The committee of officers voted to urge Congress to raise the national guard appropriation from 400 000 to 2 000 000. Cuban dead interred. Arlington interment attended by President McKinley and Secretaries Root and Griggs. Frances J Missouri Valley Iowa says Foley's Kidney Cure cured her kidney trouble after five doctors failed.
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