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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1901

Page

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Forced to Time Will Be Closed Up Quick

Washington reports the Chinese government will pay 537 million dollars at current exchange for indemnity, with end of month closure expected. Evacuation terms hinge on this, else daily costs after June 1 would be charged to cover maintenance of foreign forces in China. Germany agrees to recall Field Marshal Von Waldersee and withdraw from China.

Washington Department of State China Germany von Walderses Berlin Associated Press Fieli Mishal Walderses

President McKinley Train Stops at Canton Visit

President and Mrs. McKinley return from Fort Wayne to Brest and Ohio. The presidential train arrived on schedule, crowds greeted the party at the station, and Mrs McKinley was reported improving. The stop precedes further travel to Washington. Steel Trust raises wages at Youngstown and allied plants of the American Steel Hoop company by 10 to 20 percent.

Canton Conion McKinley Brest Fort Wayne Ind Provident Washington Ture San Proncisco Vosagetown Ohio Youngstown Girard, Warren Gireenville American Steel Hoop Company United States Steel Corporation Cook

Bank Blown Open In Bradrer Ohio Burglary

Burglars exploded the safe in the Mechanics’ Backing office, escaping in a bush car after taking about $10,000. The blast caused partial wreckage to the building and occurred last night in Bradrer, Ohio.

Bradrer Ohio Tor Tee Igre

Lieut Col Michler Dies in Washington

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Michler, military secretary to Lieutenant General Miles, died at his residence in Washington at an early hour today after a protracted illness.

Michler Washington Washinllle Francis Michler Gas Miles

Fort Wayne machinists strike for nine hours

Fort Wayne workers at the brass foundry 224 machine works walked off the job seeking a nine hour day with no wage cut. The strike involved the machinists and helpers at the plant in Fort Wayne on May 29.

Fort Wayne 224 Machine Works

Big Damage Suit Against Mrs Eddy

Jury trial in Boston seeks 160000 damages from Mary Baker Eddy founder of Christian Science for libel. Article notes scattered boilerplate items and obituaries, including an elderly veteran passing away in Burlington Hospital.

Eddy Boston Josephine A. Woodbury Mary Baker Eddy Christian Scientist Sect Gus

Fire Aboard Hennepin Crew Rescued From Lake Michigan Blaze

A fishing vessel Hennepin bound from Bullaly to Gladstone was on fire for eight hours on Lake Michigan Monday. The steamer Cuba responded, towing the burning ship toward the straits. Hennepin’s crew fought the blaze, saving the vessel as engineers abandoned their posts in thick smoke. The fire began beneath the hull, damaging boiler deck stringers and structures.

Usr Hannepin Bullaly Gladstone Cuba Straits Wani- Bowhance

Prominent Citizens' Sons Accused in Farm Deceit

Three young men, sons of notable locals near this city, are charged with swindling a German farmer. They allegedly drove to the farm, intoxicated him, and traded a worthless colt for the farmer's valuable mare, then fled town before warrants were issued. The defendants deny any foul play and claim the deal was legitimate.

Rand Haven Mick Young Wen Dviog Newr Wen

Two Men Die in Island Duel Over a Woman

In Murphysboro Illinois on May 2 a man named Biel killed Barber on Tow Head Island after a feud over a woman. The coroner's jury ruled self defense as Biel shot Barber and then was shot by Barber, with both men described as living near Leere in the Mississippi River area. A party on the island preceded the deadly exchange, with accusations of debt, jealousy, and a deadly quarrel that ended with Biel dying of his wounds.

Murphysboro Bix Adele Jon Bar Barber Biel Simday George Decades Riel Kocher Mark Unilehe Rarler

Legislation Sought Over Philippines and Porto Rico

In Cedar Rapids on May 20, officials studied Supreme Court insular rulings affecting duties on Puerto Rican goods and potential Philippine trade. Analysts warned that a De Lima style decision could trigger a rare extra session to decide whether Philippine imports may enter free of duties until Congress acts.

Supreme Court Cedar Rapids de Lima Congress Mega Anna Loren Washington Evar War Department Ledlee Clisiman Philippines Philipplave Marely Rena Porto Rio United States Treasury Manila

Porto Rico Trade and Supreme Court Decisions Stir Remonstrance

A report notes widespread complaint that the Supreme Court rulings favoring the United States burden Porto Rico. Merchants express secrecy and doubt as to full rights under Foraker era laws. Proposals for an insulated tax system and Foraker trade provisions may trigger extra sessions and a July 25 action to declare free trade in October.

Porto Rico Supreme Court Porto Rean Allen

Windy City Matters Indian Raid on the Bic Town

Representatives of the National Metal Trades association discussed labor actions and New York agreement violations amid machinists disputes in Chicago. Police prepared for potential unrest as Indiana and railway commissions observed. A San Francisco trip for railroad workers was planned, and New York health officials reviewed Dowie administration deaths.

Chicago National Metal Trades Association Iuternational Association of Machiniste New York Hess Maderick Hirt Vallce Ferlyener Uarioy Wax Watotles Lake Front Wade

Weather and events at the Pan-American exposition site

Rain at Buffalo disrupts grounds activities as landscape gardeners praise cooler conditions. Crowded scenes, noisy speeches, and a bolting train delay unfold during state HOME celebrations. A cemetery fire response and building safety measures draw officials’ attention amid chaotic evening events.

Buffalo Tambow

United Presbyterian assembly adjourns amid church law debate

Des Moines May 29 The United Presbyterian general assembly adjourned to meet in Allegheny next year. The bills and overtures committee urged a five member panel to draft covenant membership rules. Debate centered on creed interpretation and exclusion of dissenters with leaders from Los Angeles and Pittsburgh voicing strong opinions.

Des Moines General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church Allegheny The Covenant General Assembly Philadelphia Lath Presbyterian General Assembly Minton Licen Dicker Alt Committee Biter Ted Dicker Hener Islands Pacific Assembly

Practical Joker's Trick at Banquet Causes Collapse

May 4 Tidlinopolis report of a New Vela gathering where a punch bowl became the center of attention. Roy C. Sturm collapsed after a speech as several attendees drooped, some prostrated for hours, with physicians summoned. one victim remained unconscious for hours but survived.

Vela Tidlinopolis Wil Wal Joker Surial Order Alosteen Roy C. Sturm

Supreme Court Upholds Building Loan Interest Charges

Des Moines May 2. The supreme court sustains the Wehrian interest charges of building and loan associations in free cases from Des Moines. The 1880s law curative repeal was challenged, with decisions maintaining that contracts made prior to repeal could vest rights later curtailed by legislative changes.

Supreme Court Verman Des Moines Des Myles Supreme Court Wehrians Lacaux Tdis Court al Waki

Telegraph Bries Fire at Delague Bay and War Updates

Fire at Delague Bay destroys the first htowk in the Aviliwe Hrewt 14 yo xbar by rhmen shay. The Boers captured a Welab post. a forty-one wien with Maraisiorg, wedou Tears are Mutiny busts Inseyler. Admiral Samia says he will not retire. Lieteiant Sweet to be chief of The secret seeview in The Philippines. General Pred Grant to Chicago for Washington. Ricard and Kearsley revealed as husbands of the same woman. May Buckley shot at in New York. The American Philosophical Society convention in Chicago adjourned. Drake prep to contest state meet over Welker’s alleged paid races. Wreck off Sheboygan tallies with Rand. Captain Ralph Jefferson and crew presumed lost. Mrs. Jefferson reports husband may have drowned. Adam Geyer has a delay in execution until September. insanity defense anticipated.

Delague Bay Maraisiorg Inseyleree Horthern Samia Auys Ie Halil Ase Philippines Chicago Washington Kearsley Alfred Ricard EL Momiteu New York May Buckley Iasa National Supreme Court American ‘Pheosophical Society

Platt Amendment Approved by Cuban Convention Vote

Havana May 2 The Cuban constitutional convention accepted the Platt amendment by a majority report vote amid a heated clash between Radicals and Conservatives. Gomez and Tamayo led calls against the pact, while supporters argued for independence and a new constitution. Several delegates challenged the majority, with 16 voting against and Rivera and Bravo absent.

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