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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1900

Page

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Contested Macrum Mail Openings Cause Denial

A Washington special says Lord Salisbury apologized for Durban mail opening to ex Consul Charles R. Macrum, a claim the London press calls untrue. Reports mention U S Secretary Hay may present a note to foreign affairs, while Porto Rican bill amendments spark caucus discussions and city elections in Des Moines Iowa show mixed party gains.

New York Journal and Advertiser Washington Lord Salsbury Wrs United States Durban Charles R. Macrum Pretora Mumittee Hay Mxori State Department London Sillsbury South Africa Premiee Charles Macrum Pretoria

Fragmented World News Bits and Local Scandals

A garbled European and American news menu shows political and social strife from diverse places. It notes elections in a Democr party ticket with Republican balance and suppressed Tagalog theater protests in Manila. Chicago mentions church weddings and a Chicago Irish figure disputing a claim. London reports Sir Robert Peel’s theatrical plans.

Fragmented Early 20th Century News Snippets From Across the U S

A garbled outline of recent items reports Madison Wisconsin safety amid a search, New York tunnel work at 36000 dollars, delays to Delagoa Bay television, a Wanola fraternal death, a blaze at Varied archives, Reuben Shinway killed near West Point Road in Alabama, an elderly naturalist death in Crew US, a Dex­ter market cattle sale, Twain and family travel, calls to expand powers, Ames Raster convicts for bank plot, Monticello and Decatur conventions noting senator and governor picks, a John son convention quarrel, Virginia and Chicago platform references, canal water affecting Minnie Seivams case, and a missing ber.

Madison Wis New York Delagoa Bay Elizabeth Sunt Wanola Tuywrville Express Reuben West Point Alabama Samed Crew Aberdeen-Aigin Carlin Dexter Mark Amphlitherer Chicago Satiete Mark Twain Meron Ames Raster Canada Viele Marie Bank Montreal

Boers Not Asleep In South Africa War Update

London March 27 military news from the South African front reports slight reconnaissance actions near the Modder River and Brandfort. Casualties are few as forces clash, with Boer massing reported at Biggars Berg and trains readying at Newcastle for possible retreat. Confusion persists over Mafeking relief plans as columns move toward Kimberley and Warrenton.

Hellosing Mafeking Winston Charentil Europe London South Africa Roberts War Office Modder River Bloemfontein Times Brandfort 160Th Lanciers Theopen Yth Lanciers 16Th Lanciers Ladysmith Biggars Berg New Castle Herbert Toutob Ding Mafeking Lord Methuen Warrenton Ouriven Kinberley

Boers and British Clash in Southern Africa Reported Actions

Dispatches describe Boer horsemen patrolling from Biggarsberg to Warrenton and a sharp skirmish near Wadebank. General Buller’s forces reportedly maintain quiet patrols while preparations and possible advances are expected. Envoys Wolmarans Fireber and Werels travel to Naples and then New York, amid signs of potential intervention. The Times notes Boer fighting strength may be limited to about 30 000. A Bloemfontein correspondent reports Steyn yielded to pressure from Fischer on strategy.

Biggarsbers Warrenton Buller Wasehbank Lord Robert Wolmarans Fireber Naples New York Antwerp Tie Hague Hirse the Times Cape Town Morning Post Steyn Pischer

Uncaptured to Help Country While Aid Remains Possible

A fragment notes that to his country required remaining uncaptured as long as assistance was possible, highlighting duty over safety and the need to provide support despite risk. The text underscores patriotic resolve and the readiness to endure peril to aid the homeland.

Distinguished men die in Illinois and city clergy

Distinctions given to Prof G H Morrow of the University of Illinois and Rev Father Dennis A Tighe, both aged in the 60s, with Morrow long connected to agriculture education and Oklahoma leadership, and Tighe as a leading Oakwood Boulevard parish priest. Also notes Rabbi Wise's death and a long obituary line from Steingrad describing his illness and funeral plans.

G. H. Morrow Tighe Pas Champaign Ill G.H. Morrow Department of Agriculture University of Illinois Pixton Morrow Town Agricultural College College of Agriculture University of Ilinois Agricultural College of Oklahoma Chicago Dennis A. Tighet The Holy Angels Church Oakwood Boulevard Vincennes Avenue Cincinnati Wise Steingrad Bohensla Rabbi Wise Ptanonis

That Girl Who Eloped with Her Lover Found Mim To Wea Havent

Miss Warner of Lafayette Indiana says she was dupe by Harry Hoon who left Omaha with her to Chicago to marry. He induced her to surrender savings of 200 dollars and buy rail tickets. he disappeared after the train entered the smoker car, leaving her to seek him in fear and alarm amid reports of further trouble and pursuit.

Mim Chicago Tulle Warner Lafayette Ind Mixes Warner Harry Hoon Omaha Lyon Miss Warner Cmicheo Sou Hoon Prairies Ton Warunr

Porto Rican bill fights and free traders clash in senate

Republican senators spent hours caucusing on Porto Rican legislation aiming to keep the tariff feature intact. Foraker planned an amendment to add free tariff provisions, while several senators including Liavix Maverhige Moar Wellington Marson Simon Pre Nelson oppose the amended bill. Governor Steuhenberg testifies on Coeur dAlene rebellion and martial law, noting ongoing opposition to state authority. Hanna hints at campaign fund connections, and Davis proposes a 50 000 population bank designation bill as part of national banking considerations. Senator Teller emerges as a Colorado governorship candidate.

Poruker United States Porto Rico Stewart Nevada Senate Steunenberg Washington Tu Senate Toni Ft Allison Hanes Foraker Dingley Inn House Hill Morte Rico Liavix Maverhige Moar Wellington Marson Simon Nelson Sael Republians McCumber North Dakota Bnt i Friends Stewnenberg Marcu Steuhenberg Cox Sinclair Tix Friend Coeur d'Alene Distrint Dee Oops Nara Voraker Hanna

Goebel murder trial judge orders hold without bail

Frankfort March 27 In opening of the trial ex Gov Brown testifies the defense may use his testimony. Judge Moore holds Mowers without bail, saying evidence links him to the Goebel conspiracy and orders further investigation by the Franklin county grand jury.

Frankfort Brown Moore Mowers Goebel Franklin County Grand Jury

Paris Exposition Opening Set for Saturday April 1

Paris dispatch reports official decision at a cabinet council chaired by M Loubel to inaugurate the Paris exposition on Saturday April 1. The item notes also confirm ratification in Boston of a transfer plan by American Bell Telephone Company regarding real estate and assets excluding its stock in long distance lines. A Russian squadron arrived at Yokohama amid speculation of concession demands.

Paris M. Loubel Boston American Bell ‘Telephon Company American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company Yokohama Chemalpo Mesango Japan

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