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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

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Hotel Helene Fire Claims Fatalities in Chicago

Fire at the Hotel Helene on Fifty third Street early today killed two guests and damaged the building. Two others are missing and fifteen injured, with five likely to die. Names include Charlotte Peterson and Lena Pearson among the injured. a missing Patterson is reported. The fire began in the basement and spread quickly, with extensive loss to property valued at about 1,090.

Chicago Helene Fifty-third Street Charlotte Peterson Lena Pearson Pateraon W. E. Hor S. G. McHaddin K. E. Tarbox Elizabeth Florence T. D. Allen

WEELY ARRIVES AT GOTHAM THEATRE MEETING MONTAGE

WEELY arrives at Gotham, New York, with Neely and others discussing civic matters, a tense hearing over shipbuilding and wartime policy, and a wide weather and political narrative. The piece mentions various figures and locations, including the Senate, New York events, and a presidential convention.

Senator Clark resigns amid government reshuffle in Montana

Helens Mont Mar 1 Senate Clark's resignation from the state post was announced after talks with Governor Spriggs. Clark, once allied with People, left the state two weeks ago to aid in determining cases in California. Spriggs’s stance suggests a shift in power, with possible United States Senate implications and rivalries shaping the political scene.

United States Senate Lusividudt

News from Dundee and Mafeking Fronts in May War Bulletins

May 16 dispatches report British forces at Dundee occupying Glen Coe and Burghers retreating. Transvaal and Free State forces evacuated towns. Mafeking shelling and fighting tallied losses on both sides. reports include Lorraine Marques and Kroonstad briefings, plus Powers envoy news and debate over peace terms and British promises.

London War of Live Buller Dundee Glencoe Transvaslers Birgarsburg Lorenzo Marques Mafeking Delandince Hasnteland Beatcant Ladytrand Cloootan Latence Marques Telegratis Petrie Peiits Ak Tinted Ktatedeem Nel Haden Moers Torle Amportur Brit Belen Adden Pasell Lord Roberts Axrooistad Baden Trowell Sarah Wilk Lily Georgiana Curso Matuking Lero Saneazee Dundes Balter Heros the Ris Elondelaipert Tre Rover Britiss Standerton Tris Broadsfort Var Brittal

Connett Talanpelis May 16 Atala convention in Lehane hall

The twenty Afte orimial convention of the Atala anated vig af Loos Steel and Tin Workers was called to order at Lehane yesterday with about 400 in attendance. President Shartfer and Clem Jarvis presided. Arterson followed as chair. The meeting discussed sending gold to Paris and New York, with National City Bank and L'Erand Freres to ship funds if negotiations permit. Governor Tanner visited, delivering state business updates and health matters.

New York Neely Tinier Dheishen Ahee Pomtotfion Westenday Ty Naweaie Lindsay Pisclen Walmabatis Prudtort Mirigat Pischee Britain Fayert Sunny Abe Steren Tm Paris National City Bank Larand Freres Burks

Clark Resignation Sparks Senate Debate In May Action

The Clark incident unfolds with a Montana vacancy battle and a dramatic Senate session. Clark read a resignation letter as a pivotal moment, while expected investigations and anti trust talk murmur in Washington. The day merges legislative maneuvering with pressure on appointments and reforms.

Jontiear Ang Businness Anaits Montua Witter Mars Daly Lark Montana Clark Gil Desire Washington Commie Congress

Balloting for Bishops at Methodist Conference

May 16 Chicago reports no election after yesterday ballot for two general superintendents. Names receiving votes include Dr J F Berry Epworth Herald, Dr J W Bowen Gammon School, Dr J W Hamilton, David H Moore, H J Spellmeyer, Thomas W Meely, Charles J Li W V Kelly, and A J Pale me HA Butts. over thirty others listed with minor votes. Minneapolis delegates at large named Davis Nelson Lowry Lord. resolutions endorse McKinley. Chamber Troop disturbances prompt proroguing parliament. artists barred from caricature paintings.}

Chicago Methodist General Conference J. F. Berry Epworth) Herald J. W. E. Bowen Gammon Theological Seminary J. W. Hamilton David H. Moore H. J. Spellmeyer Thomas W. Meely Charles J Li W. V. Kelly A.J. Pale Me HA. Butts Minneapolis Davis Nelson Thomas Lowry Samuel Lord Indorse McKinley

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