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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
1
Word from Carbondale Illinois reports that colored men from Pana left for the Williamson County coal fields and were met by a fusillade near Fredonia. Two were killed and twenty wounded as desultory shooting continued through the morning in a critical situation.
In Brussels on June 30 rioters clashed with gendarmes along the boulevard Aus Fisel Brande place, firing with sixcal balls. A passerby was bayoneted and two reporters were seriously injured as saucepans and other implements were thrown at troops. The death toll and injuries totaled about 100, eight seriously.
Madrid reports a treaty signed by Premier Silvera and German Ambassador Count Von Radowitz transferring the Caroline, Pulén, and Marianne islands to Germany and granting most favored nation status from July 1. Separate London dispatch notes Boer authority claiming voting to restore Witlanders' charter access. Chicago report notes August Becker to stand trial for murder. defense claims double jeopardy, motion denied. Clarinita: dentist Dr George Cogley dies after a gas pipe bomb accident caused by a spark near Farragut while with Railroad Commissioner Perkins.
June 30 reports from Washington note renewed but disappointing progress in Alaskan boundary negotiations with Choate and Salisbury. General Wood returns to Santiago as military governor. Otis cables a Manila departure. and various travel notes mention Speaker Henderson planning a Atlantic summer visit with family, plus General King’s home arrival.
In Brussels a parliamentary clash over clerical representation triggered revolt reports. Rioters seized tram cars for barricades as civil guards asked for 12000 cartridges. Widespread street clashes wounded several and rumors spread of women and children among injured. Liberals and Socialists accuse the measure of favoring Roman Catholic power.
Workmen met strange festival setup at Smengorfest hall with a delayed start and penalties for unfinished seats. A concert opened with 100 in the audience and 2000 in the chorus while police and organizers managed a chaotic scene before performance.
Report from Athens Texas notes Walter Wikineon Jor Wilkieon Four Weeks Willum Brooke John Greeshaw Arthur Greenhaw W K Sohne William Nadie John Stevens and Samuel Hail remanded with bail in the celebrated Texas lynching case of the Humphreys brothers. Some defendants confess while others seek habeas corpus relief as authorities pursue apprehension.
Buffalo June 20 The national political conference resumed with eight divisions on expansion and militarism. Dr Thomas said militarism endangers democracy, while Ghent praised government gains and public support. Governor Pattison urged swift action in the Philippines, warning against political manipulation and urging a rapid end to the war and a stable U.S. role abroad.
Milwaukee crowds celebrate carnival week with a public holiday proclaimed by Mayor Rose. A bicycle parade and a grand costume parade led by General Otto H Park drew thousands, including 1560 youths from Youre America, while the pageant honored city achievements and international friendship.
The article notes Three College Boat Races on the Thames with Harvard crews defeating Yale in senior and freshman events. It mentions a broader context of unrest and a Wisconsin couple’s romance tied to a coroner’s inquiry. It also reports a relief appeal from Hudson and New Richmond after a disaster, with $730,000 estimated losses and only $80,000 raised to date.
Fragmented dispatches report Nippon Maru placed in quarantine after two drowned passengers on its China to Honolulu voyage. Dr Babata warns disease signs align with bubonic plague. health officials assure city safety and ongoing precautions. Also included are league scores, deficit estimates, and local notices.
Names and events in brief telegrams include I Alien of Chicago elected president of the International Hahnemann association. J B Hellingr, wife murderer, hanged in Dauphin county jail. Mr and Mrs John D Davia to travel to New York City for a San Francisco motor tour. P Lorilund resigns as president of American Tylenocn company. Thomas Malorwy elected successor. Various notes cover a missing Recorder Cuff, a Missouri congress candidacy, a Weatherford alderman murder, drownings in the Mississippi, and other scattered items from different locales.
In Sheldon Iowa on June 20 the Big Four district convention votes 25 to 10 for Ironclad Gear resolutions. The panel shows a deadlock on adjournment for the state senate candidate with Gear or Misotey instruction as the required location for the nominee. A total of 3128 ballots were cast.
Real estate listing from Hull & Co describing numerous homes for sale including houses on Seventh Avenue Third Avenue Ninth Street and several street corners. Mentions 14 lots, two good business lots on Third Avenue, and multiple neighborhoods in Nebraska and Iowa. References monthly installments and low rates.
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