15 May 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
1
A London dispatch reports Mafeking may have fallen as British forces claim regional captures. Other cables state Boer forces concentrate near the Vaal while supply lines and railways wrap up, with troops and civilians facing evacuations and taming bombardment across multiple towns.
Fragments describe troop movements and actions near Dundee. British forces pressure Boer flanks as State troops and Kridel reinforcements arrive at Dunder. Reports mention Mafekima attack and a dispatch dated May E with uncertain wording.
May 15 reports chronicle violence near Brentwood on the Meramec division with guards firing on suspected wirecutters. Amid negotiations, Suburban Railway officials and unions hold conferring sessions to resolve strikes and arbitrate alleged violations of a prior April 4 agreement.
National Supreme Court opinions clarify the validity of the inheritance tax, with multiple decisions covering federal and New York state law as it applies to government bonds and personal property. The ruling affirms exemptions for National bonds and addresses estate taxation across several cases, including reactions from states and public figures.
Gov Tanner may resist compelled procedures as he seeks to halt actions tied to Li fe Insurance of Des Moines and a U S firm. A Sangamon County suit seeks restraining order against license enforcement, while another petition forgives mandamus to compel recognition of foreign insurers. Governor’s health updates follow a lengthy consultation. physicians report improved condition after treatment adjustments.
Peoria May 15 Mrs Thomas Moser wife of a Tremont area farmer and four children were found dead at their home. Authorities say all had been dead since Sunday with throats cut from ear to ear. No motive or suspect yet in the Tremont Ill bloodshed.
In the Senate today Clark of Montana addressed the chair on personal privilege and presented his resignation letter dated May 1. Consideration of the resolution declaring the seat vacant was postponed until tomorrow.
The Mansdam steamer bearing Boer peace envoys reached New York on May 15. A revenue cutter Hudson carrying a reception committee sailed out to greet them, and ex-Judge Van Hoesen extended a cordial welcome on behalf of the city.
In Hooston on May 15 a chemical incident caused one death and several prostrations. Billings Platt and partners reported assets of 256000 and liabilities of 104000 as the firm faced the disaster. A victim named Alexander Tons reportedly died in his room during extreme heat.
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