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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1899

Page

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Rebels Attack Filipino Lines at San Fernando Rally

Manila reports a 5000 strong rebel assault on General MacArthur’s forces at San Fernando. U.S. units held, 75 rebels killed, 14 Americans wounded. Aguinaldo’s forces reportedly behind the attack. telegraph lines cut, Candaba reinforcement moves noted. Luna’s death remains disputed amid diplomatic speculation.

Luna Aguinaldo Manila Apa- Ut MacArthur Ines San Fernando Iowa Iowa Regiment Kanas Funston Kansas Montana Hale Seventeenth Candaba Dagulpan Apalit Cebu Hamer Tennessee Regiment Trollo

Report of General Luna Death and Alleged Tragedy

A released Filipino prisoner claims to have witnessed General Luna’s assassination amid Filipino civil and military tensions. The account says Luna clashed with Emilio Aguinaldo over control, prompting demands for documents and a threat that Luna would be dead the next day. Aguinaldo allegedly ordered guards around his house to stop intruders by any means.

Aguinaldo Manila Luna

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Blood Purity

A vintage testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the one remedy to remove blood humors and impurities and restore health. Charles Bower of Falls, New York, recounts relief from faintness and stomach trouble after taking the medicine.

Charles Bower Falls, N.yk

Richardson and Emma Rice wed in Grace Church New York

J J Richardson proprietor of the Davenport Democrat and longtime Iowa Democratic committee member married Emma A Rice daughter of the late Addison G Rice of Buffalo in Grace church New York. They sailed for Europe this afternoon on the Campania. The bride was long associated with St Katharines hall Davenport.

J.J. Richardson Emma A. Rice New York Grace Church J. J. Richardson Davenport St. Katharine's Hall

Eleven Miners Killed in Cape Breton Coal Mine Disaster

Eleven miners perished in a Caledonia mine explosion and fire damp incident at Glace Bay, Cape Breton. The blast killed six as they tried to escape and instantly killed a rescue party led by underground manager Thomas Johnson. One body remains unrecovered, with twelve families left widowed and twenty five orphaned children.

Cape Breton Island Halifax N. S Caledonia Dominion Coal Company Glace Bay Cape Breton Thomas Johnson John Doyle John Dolye Arthur Grant Alexander McDonald Stephen McCormick

Public and sports notes from Chicago dated June 17

Scores from League games across Washington Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Louisville St Louis New York in addition to Western League results Buffalo Indianapolis Detroit Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St Paul and related notices. Public building sites listed Joliet Menominee Freeport Manitowoc with prices. verdict $6000 in Larson vs Pennsylvania and Ohio Fuel case. cattle TB inspection finds none. bank swindle case warrant from Minnesota sheriff.

Chicago Washington Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Louisville St. Louis New York Buffalo Indianapolis Detroit Clumbus Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul Taylor Joliet Mtis Scott and Clinton Streets Menominee Mich Grand Avenue Kirby Street Freeport Tis Exchange Manitowoc Wis George Larson Pennsylvania and Ohio Fuel Company Lake Front Illinois Springfield Ill Tiffany State Institution For the Blind Jacksonville Central Asylum For the Insane

Trust pay and prices in the process of economizing

Washington and Lansing reports from June 17 describe the industrial commission hearing with James H. Post detailing how trusts, especially sugar, tobacco, and tin plate groups, raise prices and cut sales staff. P. E. Dowe cites multiple firms and cases of layoffs, with estimates of wage reductions and percent price increases across irons, brass, paper, and consumer goods.

Drummers’” Association Washington Industrial Commission James H. Post Brooklyn Mollenhauer Sugar Company National Sugar Company New York Post American Sugar Refining Company Ratchford National Enameling and Stamping Company American Tin Plate Company Great Tobacco Combines Continental Tobacco Company Baking Powder Trust Cleveland Baking Powder Company Bicycle Trust Chair Trust Union Bag and Paper Company United States Rubber Company American Steel and Red Company Standard Oil Company Dowe Umbrella Trust

Governor Vetoes Sugar Bounty and Exposition Funds Bills

The governor vetoed the sugar bounty bill and the $40,000 appropriation for a state building at the Buffalo exposition. He then criticized the salons for lax railway taxation and failure to honor party pledges to the people.

Buffalo Exposition

Deadly cyclone pummels Wisconsin area. two killed

A belated Pineville dispatch reports a June cyclone sweeping Polk county and nearby areas. Fred Mennett and Samuel Olson died. Ole Olson, P. Taylor, Mrs Samuel Olson, B Hurlbert and Mr and Mrs Rosenquist injured. Many homes and farms suffered total losses. numerous residents left with severe damage to property.

Wisconsin Minneapolis The Tribune Pineville Polk County Wis Fred Mennett Samuel Olson Ole Olson P. Taylor B. Hurlbert Rosenquist A. Grant T. Torgerson William Lewis J. C. Walsworth Fred Kennett R. W. Hale John Hale A. W. Larson John Paulson Gust Ruski Christ Peterson Knute Everson

Terrible Floods in Texas and Other June News

A flood in the Rio Grande valley causes property losses near 300000 dollars and possible heavy loss of life as Eagle Pass isolation increases and Brackett City is said wiped out. Other items include Ted Sloan accused of assault in London. Captain W. E. Dickinson death. fire at Grand Rapids YMCA. Gov Scofield agenda. Chicago population. and multiple international, political, and crime notes.

San Antonio Tex Rio Grande Valley Rio Grande Eagle Pass Ciudad Porfiro Diaz Mexico Nurees River Brackett Fort Clark

Anglo American Alliance Highlighted by AOUW Session

The Ancient Order of United Workmen supreme lodge in Indianapolis expanded the beneficiary department to cover an allied wife. Delaware and West Virginia won a prize for membership growth. Canadian delegates gifted a union jack as relations between divisions were praised. An American flag followed, with members singing.

A. O. U. W. Supreme Lodge Indianapolis Supreme Lodge Order of United Workmen Delaware West Virginia J. W. Kinsley Helena Mont England America

Cuban people are peaceful General Brooke letter of recommendation

Havana June 17 With reference to brigandage and murders Brooke says brigandage does not exist in Cuba Crime among Cubans today is probably less than in other nations under grave disruption War devastated island yet few crimes of theft and bloodshed have occurred He notes many have suffered hardship and some starved and praises the self possession of the populace Florence Wis June 17 Landslide at Florence mine kills two men Cook and Ebetzman Arthur Ehar missing presumed under debris Lift and Byers draw Chicago June 17 George Byers Boston Billy Stift Chicago six round draw plus medical ads and endorsements

Brooke Havana Cuba Florence Wis Cook Ebetzman Arthur Ehar Byers Chicago George Byers Boston Billy Stift Hood America

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