04 May 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
1
May 4 Chicago reports a Republican county convention in Cook County led by Lorimer supporters securing control while no nominations were made for governor. Delegates split between Hanecy and Carter camps as Reed and regulars clash. Washtenaw feud delays adjourning.
A May 4 dispatch notes tentative Illinois and national party maneuvering at a Cincinnati convention next Wednesday. Samuel William named likely presiding officer with Captain Walter as chair, as delegates move to influence the nomination process. Contested seats, county outcomes, and delegate allocations across Cook, Reeves, Yates, and other counties are outlined, amid trains of speeches and related political activity.
The Democratic and Republican factions clash as delegates nominate and discuss platforms at the Iowa state convention. Key figures include John S. Murphy and Seant Sullivan, with voting on policies, leadership, and the party’s stance on free silver and conservatism shaping early proceedings in Kansas City and Des Moines.
Reports from the past quadrennium were submitted at the Methodist general conference with a memorial urging no change to the ban on dancing and diversions. In St Louis Admiral Dewey received a jubilant, crowded reception with police escorts and cheers from vast crowds at the train station and Planters hotel.
National Leg Washington May reports the Post Office and Post Roads Committee chairman told the Senate the Post Office appropriation bill and would seek action May 16. Tellier’s reconciliation on stirring opinions was postponed at author request. Proctor urged the army reorganization bill to overhaul staff appointment methods and expand generals ranks, promoting Miles to lieutenant general and Corbin to major general as the Senate passes the measure.
In St Louis on May Day a reception was held at the Merchants' Exchange for Admiral Dewey by members of the organization. As he was escorted from the foyer to the exchange, he was greeted with warm cheers led by Frowde along the route. President C. L. Witelaw gave a brief welcome remarks upon Dewey's arrival.
Washington May 4 The War Department announced Gen Otis will sail home tomorrow after requesting return to the United States Gen Mac Arthur is designated to succeed Otis in command of the Philippine division Wheaton takes over the department of southern Luzon Otis sails tomorrow
In Reston on May 4 the press reports discuss Turkey losses, with Dr Barton defending the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions against indemnity charges. Separate items note Gardner's renomination in Michigan and casualty estimates around 250 dead in a distant disaster.
The fragment mentions a blessing and a question about its meaning, with garbled names and a reference to Philadelphia Prews. The readable content shows confusion over a blessing and a dubious phrase, suggesting a stray OCR of a local notice or commentary.
Frank Clark alias Frank Smith and two others escaped from the Mason City jail in Jacksonville after cutting bars and disabling doors. The escape triggered a pursuit. one officer was assaulted as they fled. Local authorities offered a reward for their capture as the incident drew wide attention during the Grand Army encampment events.
London reports on May 4 that Brandfort fell on May 3 with little opposition and few casualties. Across Thaba N'Chu hill Boers evacuated at night. scouting indicates retreat toward Wepener with three trekking directions. French departed. Rundle commands. Brabant expected to meet a junction soon as British forces push forward.
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