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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

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Mrs Louis Botha Arrives in England Amid Peace Mission Speculation

Mrs Louis Botha wife of the Boer general arrived in Southampton from South Africa and is headed for London then Holland and Belgium. Ex-Secretary Fischer said she declined an interview and could not confirm a peace mission rumor while in Cape Town British forces captured 42 prisoners 15000 rounds of ammunition and supplies. A Pretoria railroad wreck killed nine soldiers and injured many others.

London Jens Louis Botha Southampton South Africa Fischer Associated Press Botha Iater Holland Belgium Europe Bettinh Cape Town Cape Colony Sud Pretoria

Wesleyan Students Threaten Strike Over Evolution Firing

In Selina Kansas practically all Wesleyan university students threaten to quit the institution if the board of trustees removes F I Tub Professor of natural science whose name was dropped from the faculty Thursday due to his ideas on evolution. The executive committee remains determined to displace the professor.

Selina Kan Janet Wesleyan University F. 1 Tub

Guests Hurt as Fire Hits Golden West Hotel

Seven guests injured while escaping a fire at the Golden West hotel on West Madison Street. The blaze caused little property damage but frightened guests, who leaped from second and third floor windows. All injured persons are expected to recover.

Chicago Golden West West Madison Street

Mrs McKinley’s Illness Updated By Doctors

Washington June 8 Mrs McKinley’s physicians issued a bulletin stating her illness results from a blood infection arising from a bone felon. They report her case is more cheerful and there is improvement in her general condition.

Washington

First Breakdown for Mrs Kennedy in KC Trial

Kansas City June 4 0 the collapse of Lam Prince ia coary today the trial adjourned on Monday This is the first sign of breakdown she has shown since the killing in January.

Arbitration appeal on indemnity dispute in Pekin

Washington sends government appeal to powers to submit indemnity issue to arbitration in Pekin. Iowa cigarette law ruling upholds tax as constitutional. attached property of dealers and building owners may be seized for tax.

Washington Jane Burnham Marshalltown Hurwhans Cigaarte

Naval Officer's Fearful Fall At Government Building

Buffalo June reports Commander Bull of U S Ni in Chicago hydrographic service fell from the face of the government building today and was probably fatally hurt. Also cyclone destruction near Belliege and Hill lige Oklahoma and nearby towns caused many buildings to be blown down with several lives lost though details are sparse.

Buffalo Bull U.S. Ni Chicago Hydrographic Service Lower Lite Belliege Mie Wyebota Kes Hilllige Okla Sveral

Food for the Soldier and the Philippine Ration

Experts discuss army meat supply and rations in a letter to Commissary General Weston. Major Ruthers cites beef stew with vegetables as core, notes shortages in inland areas, and compares U S and English rations. He praises the standard emergency ration and outlines beef, vegetables, hardtack, crackers, salt, beans, and chocolate as expected components.

Washingtn Jane S Majoc G W. Mathees Ainisary Department of Northern Muthers Ain Ruthers United States Army

Plea for Unique Defense Amid City Fire Bridge Cash Fight

Moneyie Elgin seeks a unique plea as contractors worked on fire bridges over Fox River amid clashes with the city. The council levied taxes after delays and questioned payments while investigators review the project and missing funds.

Moneyie Elgin Andrew Aarahes Tien Snl Biter Triver

Important Discovery and Controversy Stir College and Lab

Fragmented report notes a claimed medical discovery by Loree’s Expecti Laboratories amid a controversy over diplomas at Uiimus College. It mentions hyperoxide research, a water solute, and plans for further medical and surgical uses. Officials threaten diploma suspensions and legal actions as a city marshal intervenes in a disturbance.

Ani Michie Frederick Noty Paul C. Freer Loree Expecti¢r Laboratories

United States Wins Two Races In Britain Headlines

London reports two American triumphs on June 8 as Jilly Cap wins The Oaks ridden by Milton Henry and owned by Foxhall Keene, who vows to donate £41,500 to London hospitals. Herreshote wins the Glasgow fifty-five mile water race. Carnegie deed funds Scottish universities with $11 million for science and education.

London Great Britain United States Jilly Cap Tells Milton Henry Foxhall Keene Jon Shots Keene Fly Kentucky Aueric Atake Cap Kells II Croker New York Keenix United State Herreshote Glasgow Elett Seranie Abedd Carnegie’ Gift Omt Lee Giees Scotch Universitee Tewton, Tine Anileen Caravete Livel Corporation Baytis Sealand Earle Elgin Rosebery Balfour of Burleigh Earle Kelvin Keay and Kingear Teney Campbell Bannerman A. d. Balfour James Bryce Morley Robert Pullar Henry Be Roscoe Thomas Shaw Mt. Richart Haktine M. Pos Mdinburgh Ilasgow Che Puufernitine Camezie Seoul

NO SHOW FOR LAWSON AT TRIALS PLANS REPORTED

The challenge committee of the New York Yacht Club denied Mrs Mont Cagnot seree eligibility for trial races prior to Americas cup races. Louisville officials note a bond redemption by William Holt related to a 1937 Louisville and Nashville issue, with 5000 in interest received. Unofficial reports say American Plate Company plans to expand mills impacting local employment.

Mont Cagnot New York Yacht Club Lawson Louisville William Holt Funk Nashville Hult

Father and Mother Charged After Infant Left to Die

A farmer Alfred H. Hurbinape near Speingfield and his wife were indicted for causing the death of their infant daughter. The child, born at night, was placed in a basket with an old newspaper, left on Mrs Maddox’s former doorstep, later found dead. Hurbinape surrendered to authorities after the incident came to light.

Joe Alfred Hh Howetiuson Sto~ Sphester Daucheer Mpmi Llaud Howe Maddox Eistehinsons Speingtiell E Temple

Novel suit for slander against former wife Mary Rice

Walatab resident William St Cole sues his ex wife for 2600 damages alleging slander. The case involves accusations about his character and conduct while living with Miss Rice, and includes claims of property partition and a second wife’s alleged slander. The suit is ongoing after their separation.

Toe Minteacen Mt Wabash Tue June William St Cole Walatab Witc Gow Mary Rice Sagdler Collins Lee Iinet Bey Charser Martela& Chicago

Commons Talks Horse and Tariffs Across The Atlantic

Fragmented report covers parliamentary chatter on horse racing issues in South Africa, British government inquiries, labor strikes in New York Central railroad, Vandalia railway changes, a widow’s suicide in Wisconsin, and plans for a colored men’s hospital in Enieazo, plus missionaries to the Philippines and student achievements in Michigan and Louisiana.

Enieazo Porters Sociation

Ground of mineral dispute sparks U S Supreme Court appeal

A Minnesota mineral land dispute centers on a vast iron ore deposit claimed by multiple parties. The case traces ownership battles over a site thought to hold valuable ore, with bids and judicial rulings reaching the U S Supreme Court as appeal stages unfold.

New York List Gerober Anited States Steel Corporation Sal Ueelzlits Vicret

Incendiary at Work Prompts Local Firefighting Effort

A basement fire at Montagne hotel affixed to A J Mourdwell’s grocery aroused nearby flames and kerosene saturated waste. Firemen quickly doused the blaze. In other notes, a series of crimes and incidents across towns report wine seizures, arrests, and social turmoil.

Miter Horn Tempe Montagne Mle Ian de Iashiess Elie Jones Kudrew Wartster Mreehant Willis Boardwell Ih Perecine Atte Ad Fey Betel A. J. Mourdwell Phes

Trade Review Notes Mixed US Market Conditions

Dun's Review of Trade reports a mixed US business situation with cautious optimism in winter wheat and bread markets. May trade activity rose above prior year, but pig iron and finished steel show dull demand. European crop shortfalls and abundant US grain production complicate meat price expectations.

Sera New York G. tam &+ tie ly review of trade today Smany Keporix United States

One of the Thugs Dead in Urn Case at Toronto

A fragmentary report details a murder case involving Jones Thomas and two others, with a woman claiming to be Jones’s sister appearing in Toronto. One man died Thursday from wounds after an attempt to escape, while another suspect was arrested. The text references a parcel receipt tied to Chicago and mentions a series of individuals and events across different locales, including university notes and political tensions, all conveyed in a garbled, wartime-era newspaper style.

Lopmieaia Toonto Toronto Uni Jones Thomas Tones Chicago Hive Champaign Atlas “Press

Regis Injured in Algerian Duel Sparks Seconds Clash

The duel between Max Regis, Algiers mayor, and journalist M Laberdesque resumed after Regis sustained a serious forearm wound. Seconds then fought, an altercation that may lead to another duel.

Paris Max Regis Algiers M. Laberdesque Regis

Dowager princess postpones Pekin return to Sept first

The Dowager Princess's return to the court of Pekin is delayed until September 1 citing Abt wedthar and screaned age as factors. Astrologers call the date lucky. The piece also touches on bizarre burial practices of Australian aborigines and a historical anecdote involving Burr Hamilton and Devereux at the Boston Athenaeum.

Shanghai Jones Pekin

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