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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1900

Page

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Taken: New Hope for Ministers Amid Teh Turmoil

Cablegrams report foreign ministers safe under protection as the relief of Nanking proceeds. Allies capture forts and cities while casualties surge. Russian and Japanese losses reflected, with Americans and marines heavily engaged. Chinese minister confirms safety of envoys. Wu appears ready to depart.

Col. Malapd Rigne Willcocks Washington Hening Lise Navy Department Remy Cal Liscum Hegan Tae Brewster Bookmiller Lients Naylor Hammond Waldron Allie Daly Hay

Li Hong Chang Viceroy Dispatch From Canton Causes Alarm

Washington dispatches report Li Hong Chang named viceroy of Canton and ordered to report there, sparking fears of unrest in Canton as French gunboats reach Canton. Separate reports describe Boxers attacking Catholic missions and U S government debate over China policy during a tense July in Washington.

Washington State Department Secretary of State Connal McWale Canton Li Hong Chang Hong Kong Calne Allen Corea United States China Tien-Tam Peking Santiago Renes Houuelig Tiyn-Tsiu Associated Press Adteh Mem- Lerk Ure Grratt White House Hay McKinley Lin Na- Honmi Corbin Ching Nagaegiri Nagasaki Ninth Infantry Central Wood Cuba Miles Root Cannon House Congress

Cholera toll and rains report from India famine districts

The Bombay governor reports 9 028 cholera cases in famine districts for the week, with fatalities. native states tally 9 528 cases and 5 802 deaths. Relief works deaths total 870. Rain improves some regions. drought persists in Punjab. relief demand rises in Gujarat and neighboring areas.

Tandon Bombay Suite For India Surat Khandersh Deccan Gujarat Viewiag Beret Hyderabad Rajpotana Croge Monseos Kattywar Tuna

Bryan plans lengthy Indianapolis acceptance speech

Lincoln Nebraska July 17 Hon W J Bryan works on a long prepared speech for his Indianapolis acceptance after notification by Kansas City convention. He will address imperialism Cuba Philippines and trusts, set clear stances including independence for the Philippines and freeing Cuba from U S bonds.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Indianapolis Kansas City McKinley Canton Porto Rico Cuba Philippines Bryan United States Spain Leckham Frankfort Laxington George Day=ing The Jacksonville Ils Courier

McGovern Defeats Erne in Third Round at Madison Square Garden

In front of 14 000 fans in New York on July 17 Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeated Frank Erne of Buffalo to claim the lightweight world title. The bout featured relentless bulldog rushes and brutal body and head attacks, Erne knocked down in the 61st round but recovered before finally succumbing as Erne’s seconds threw in the sponge.

New York Madison Square Garden Terry McGovern Brooklyn Frank Erne Buffalo Bell McGovern Erne Bel Gerce Mear Terry Alee Reas Terry Coadd Sred Spenar

Twenty-One at Paria Parte July 17 Parade Exposition

Twenty-One events linked to the Paria exposition were decided in the last three days amid uncertain completion. The United Surman organization appears involved in coordinating the events and timetable changes.

Twenky Paria Parte Hee United Sunreran

Damaging Evidence in Powers Case Stirs Kentucky Trials

Finley Anderson testified Caleb Powers warned a Mountain Eers crowd aimed at Frankfort to intimidate the legislature and, if needed, kill enough Democrats to ensure a Republican majority. Powers allegedly said Goebel would never live to be governor and he would kill him if no one else would. Also notes the death of Henry J. Stout, influential Northwest lumberman.

Georgetown Finley Anderson Powers Caleb Powers Frankfort Goetat Goebel

Roosevelt Addresses Republican Gathering At St Paul

At St Paul on July 17 the National League of Republican Clubs opened with Gov Roosevelt and Sen Nelson speaking. A resolution endorsed McKinley and Roosevelt’s administration. Also notes Kraenzlein’s announced retirement from athletics after the 200 metres hurdles.

Teddy Roosevelt St. Paul National League of Republican Clubs Presdent Stone Gov. Roosevelt Nelson Stone McKinley Roosevelt

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