18 May 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
1
In a Washington report dated May 1 stake, authorities describe the Neely Cuban defaulter case and the broader push for new extradition legislation. The article notes postoffice roles, Cuban counterfeiting rings, and Neely’s involvement with a printing firm suspected of forwarding stamps.
The House moved to appropriate 200,900 dollars to pay ex Confederates for horses and property seized after Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox. This marks the first postwar bill favoring Confederates for such property.
Tangier May 18 reports the death of Grand Vizier Ahmed Ben Musas on Sunday. The text suggests a convulsion of international affairs as Germany Italy and Great Britain are said to have agreed to maintain the status quo while hopes rise that the threat of anarchy will be averted.
Secretary of the Treasury issues a call for the old 2 percent bonds totaling 25,000,000 dollars. Interest on these bonds ceases after September 1, detailing the redemption and timing for holders.
Reports from May 15 indicate violence along the street car line. Richards, a motorman from St Louis, was shot and likely fatally wounded. A striking underman named Cleary was hit in the thigh during an Essex avenue incident. Police dispersed a mob as cars were stoned and shots fired on Grand avenue and North Ellenic streets.
Delegates from the South Africa club and city officials greeted the Boer visitors at City Hall. Mayor Van Wyck and Alderman Kennedy presided as delegation members urged support for their cause and pledged a cordial American reception if their struggle continues.
May 15 report claims five bubonic plague deaths occurred in the city last week. Health officials did not confirm or deny the report. In Washington May 15 the appropriation bill debate continued in the Senate with a committee amendment on education and a river and harbor measure proposing 400000 for survey and related work.
Reports from multiple cities describe arrests and convictions in murder and assault cases. Frank Yuever and Edward Johnson were sentenced for killing a police officer in Columbus, with Floyd Kombeauga awaiting dial. A Pinkerton detective pursues further suspects as authorities widen inquiries. Governor Tanner commuted William Carter to ten years for murder, while other Cook county prisoners faced refusals of paroles.
Spain marks a fourteenth birth anniversary for a notable figure while political strings pull at American elections. A protest heats up as a Populist candidate attacks McKinley and Bryan’s supporters. International notes report Buddhist donations, a Japanese ceremony, and a Chinese murder by proxy. Local and national incidents include a fatality from a traffic accident, chemical industry debt talks, and a baseball score update from May 18.
At the Great Northern hotel the state Republican committee named campaign officers led by Chairman Fred H. Rowe and Secretary Walter Fieldhouse with executive members from Chicago and other towns. Edward R. Morris added to the executive group as the Chicago representative.
Report from London dated May 1 and May 18 states Methuen entered Hoopstad unopposed. General Dumpray and General Daniels with 40 men surrendered. Broadwood took Lindley. Hatton's mounted force reportedly surprised and captured Commandant Botha and 23 others about 30 miles northwest of Kronstadt.
Londoners await news of Mafeking relief with tense interest. Dispatches claim General Baden Powell’s forces won a fort and encircled the beleaguered town while Boer operations at Rhenoster Spruit and Kroonstad unfold. Proclamations reportedly prepared for the Queen's birthday May 24.
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