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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1901

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Reward Talk to Honor Funston and Aguinaldo Cable

Washington reports the war department released a cable praising Funston and naval forces for capturing Aguinaldo. Delegation members pressed for a promised reward but the president gave no assurance. Senor Lopez urged Aguinaldo Mabini to come to America for authoritative Filipino views on sovereignty.

Warrington Mare Parton Lang Curtis Weloek Jixiene Punston Aguinaldo Mabini America Boston Senor Sixt T.open Aguinalde Aguineare MacArthur Manila Mabini Eare Guani—Aginalde Guam Senor Lopez Tri Belielf Malini

Exposition Committee Named for St Louis Fair

Washington March 30 The St Louis exposition committee will be announced tonight or Monday It will include Ex Senators Carter Montana McBride Oregon Lindsay Kentucky Thurston Nebraska Ex Representatives Glynn New York Allen Mississippi and B D Scott Arkansas John F Miller Indians F A Betts Connecticut

Washington Carter Montana McBride Oregon Lindsay Kentucky Thurston Nebraska Glynn New York Allen Mississippi B. D. Scott Arkansas John F. Miller F. A. Betts Connecticut

Roland Reed dies in New York City today

New York City reports the death of the well known actor Roland Reed today. The obituary notes his prominence and career.

Roland Reed New York City New York

Supreme court upholds fire insurance payout for horse loss

The Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the judgment in the Hope man vs Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co. The case involved horses burned in a barn hit by lightning. The insurer argued the policy covered only farm stock, but the court ruled the policy did cover animals harmed by lightning, regardless of location.

Meath Ingstmuch Allegan Kent

Aged Woman Burns to Death in Lockport Stove Incident

Mrs. Rebecca Shaw, 83, died after a stove fire ignited her clothing as she lit the stove. Neighbors arrived quickly but she could not escape the flames. Her hair and face were severely burned. death occurred within three hours. Also news briefs from Minneapolis and other cities follow.

Rebecca Shaw Lockport. His

From Manila to Australia in the South Sea Route

A Philadelphia Record item notes a tramp asking for help with a coat and a clergyman offering to search the collection box for buttons to match it. It then contrasts travel from Manila to Australia with navigating a river, explaining the 21 day voyage and the absence of land in sight for most of the trip.

Philadelphia Record Manila Australia South Sea Islands

Miners Call Off Threat in Coal Strike Stand

In Wilkesbarre pa March 30 miners in the hard coal region will not strike. Tufted Mine Workers committee forewarned by Hazleton convention chose to stay at work and Mitchell urged a conservative path leading to potential joint talks with operators. Public relief follows peaceful settlement and commerce revival.

Wilkesbarre Hazleton Mitchell Hinself Mitchell New York Erelit Tad Te

Omaha and Hastings nab alleged postoffice crook Tiller

Omaha police arrested a man who identified as Prentice Tiller and linked accomplice Fisher, plus Grant, in a nationwide postal theft and check fraud spree. Hall confessed to the Cincinnati draft robbery. Hastings authorities hold Grant for the post office crime. The fugitives traveled through Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, St Wayne, Richmond, Newport, and Toledo, cashing forged checks and stealing letters from mail boxes.

Omaha Jobo KR Hall Prentice Tiller Fisher Hastings Neb Grant Cincinnati Wanceumm Umennals Clacionati Postoffice Humes KL Prentice Tiller Mader Turher-Looker Company Langdon & Co Tollowiig Ron Fort Wayne St Wayne Lek Reg Richmond Tod Turner-Looker Co Newport Comny Toledo Turner- Looker Company Pattison

Equal Suffrage Drive by Town Women Led by Mrs Belden

In Des Moines Iowa March 30 the Town Equal Suffrage association plans no active campaign to elect a new legislature but will work to defeat incumbents unfriendly to suffrage. A special legislative committee led by Mrs Evelyn Belden Sioux City will push for a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment and lobby for it when the legislature reconvenes.

Belden Les Moines Town Equal Suffrage Association General Assembly Evelyn Belden Sioux City Assembly

Aguinaldo Leader of Filipinos Captured by Funston

Manila reports Emilio Aguinaldo, the Filipino leader captured by Gen. Fred Funston, born in Luzon near Cavite around 1872. The article traces his early life, education by Spanish priests, shift from priesthood to military life, and rise to lead Filipinos against Spanish rule and later against American forces, noting his stature, appearance, and reputed command prowess.

Manila Emilio Aguinaldo Fred Funston Don Emilio Aguinaldo Y Faury Nipa Luzon Aguinaldo Benin Cavite Philippines Biople Emilio Spain Madrid la Manila Hong Kong Admiral Dewey United States

Oxford Wins The Big Race

Oxford beats Cambridge in the annual boat race by two-fifths of a length over the Pan Pantney to scoretake course. Stroke Calma Seymour leads Oxford despite a southwest gale and rough water, with Cambridge winning the toss and choosing the Surrey side.

London Oxford Cambridge Pan Pantney Surrey Hiaif Calma Seymour

Mother and Children Perish in Delaney Street Fire

In New York on March 30 Esther Cohen and two infant children died in a blaze at a five story Delaney street house. During the panic mothers hurled their children from windows to the street below as police and firemen rescued others. Thirteen families occupied the building. the financial loss was small.

New York Esther Cohen Delaney Street

Worries in Yokohama as officials confer amid tension

In Yokohama March 20 officials report mounting concern over the crisis. The foreign office operates around the clock as senior generals confer and the emperor asks anxious questions about services. Three staff officers were sent to Korea to investigate, and various possibilities are openly discussed.

Mikado Yokohama Foreign Office Corea

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