05 Jun 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
British forces announce the capture of Pretoria after eight months of conflict. Lord Roberts dispatches confirm possession and an official entry planned for the afternoon. London reports jubilant crowds shouting God Save the Queen as details of the maneuver spread nationwide.
Delegates elected at large were chosen, the platform condemns Imperialism and a large standing army, and the Democrats are urged to set aside differences on current questions while leaving delegates uninstructed.
The Boer envoy Kovoye arrived in Chicago this morning and was greeted by a city reception led by Mayor Harri. They proceeded to the Au Locium for a formal breakfast as part of their visit.
The Blaisdell case looms large as the government is alleged to hold 4,025,512 in trust for Charles Durkee's heirs, with claims the funds were deposited for a winner but never settled. Other reports include a St Louis explosives incident injuring two, a Joliet Steel Company partnership dissolution, and notable Washington nominations and Angel Island quarantine events.
Havana dispatch details C2 FW Neely’s 1899 scheme diverting about 17 thousand dollars monthly through simple bookkeeping. Investigations reveal lack of cash controls, a pigeonholed plan, and a broader theft potential estimated up to 50 000 or more. Bristow, Rathbone, and inspectors push for full exposure and trial.
Meagre results from Oregon yesterday indicate C R Wolverton a Republican will likely win justice of the state supreme court as Moonly C Republican leads in the Second district. In the First district Tonos a Republican runs ahead. gains noted in the legislature as officials tally early returns. Washington reports Secretary Root releasing a Philippines army casualty and insanity suicide count since 1898, with little change from prewar levels. Atlantic Coast Line train collision at Garysburg kills two, injures three. and Ashland merchant Latouche’s department store failure noted.
The aged Mrs. John Sherman dies at 72 after a paralytic stroke in Ohio. She was Margaret Cecilia Stewart, married Dec. 21, 1848, to the late Judge Stewart’s daughter. funeral planned locally. Washington reports Congress near adjournment after philippine speech by Teller and antitrust debate. Louisiana Purchase expo funding approved. many sessions and conference work cited. Milwaukee club women discuss Federation leadership and identity. Josephine Rutting’s Boston group featured. questions of next federation president noted.
Quiet elderly couple John FT Malden and wife, longtime grocers, failed at two stores and chose death together. They moved to 153 North Center Ave, opened a tiny shop, then left notes and were found dead on the Beach above Saddle and Chychub Edgewater. Their landlord recalled failed attempts to win customers. a gludsten photographer captured the bodies as dawn broke.
Reports from Shanghai and Pekin describe Boxer movement pressures and Chinese military orders to oppose foreign landings. Washington confirms serious turn with Conger cable. Dispatches note rail damage near Lu Han and guard arrivals as powers weigh concerted action. Stephen Crane dies in Badenweiler at age 30.
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