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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1901

Page

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British Fight Amid Transvaal Losses Report

London reports three more officers killed and two wounded as Benson’s column is attacked near Frezenlaagte in eastern Transvaal. Lord Kitchener confirms Benson dies of wounds and lists fourteen others wounded or killed, including Colonel Guinness and Captain Lindsay.

London Kitel Benson Lrakenlaagte Transvaal Duke and Duchess of Cornwall York Lord Kitchener Jan O South Africa Lord Kitchener Bar War Office Soe British Bethe Casters Hawoumlel Colwne Barter E. Guinness Murray M. W. Lindsay F. T. Therould BE. Vo Brooks Rt. E. Shepherd Antlers Leutenant A. J. Corlett Wounids Eyre Liew T Hirteen Gans Ft Agsem Oh Het T Pretoria Rekewieh van Albert Raager Kustenburg Coot Grave Manila Iantr Willford San Antonio Island Samar United States Cooin

Fiend murders two in Amsterdam apartment attack

Frederick Bankert gained admittance to William and Mrs. Green's flat by rope ladder and shot Green in the head with a revolver and hatched both victims. Mrs. Green was wounded fatally, Bankert then shot himself dead. Bankert had been a suitor to Mrs. Green.

Amsterdam Frederick Bankert William Green Green Bankert

Outlook in Iowa Sets Tone for GOP Victory Prospects

The Iowa race coverage projects a Republican majority in the next legislature and voters in the city facing Congress member Cousins. Democrat Phillips claims a governor’s win is unlikely while Cummins predicts under 30,000 votes for turnout. Republicans expect a major win next Tuesday with about 77,000 votes, increasing GOP seats and reducing Democrats to zero. No opposition candidates are listed for the Allison–Doll return.

Phillips Cummins Allison Rat Doll

Crowley sues for damages in church excommunication case

Rev Jeremiah J Crowley files a $50,000 suit in a Chicago superior court against Rev Francis Chancellor over his excommunication and removal from the church. The filing follows Crowley’s dismissal, with details of subsequent events unclear from the fragmented report.

Chicago New Jeremiah J. Crowley Superior Court Francis Chancelor The Catholic Crowlee

Four Men Die in Illinois Indiana Collision

Four men were killed and two injured when a Pennsylvania freight train collided with the Clifford Construction work train near Valparaiso Indiana on Pisowonth grade. Joseph Ford and Conde Tompkins died, Charles Cover and John Johnson were injured. The accident left many nearby fears of more deaths.

Valparaiso Ind Ottumwa Ian G. R) Climmis Apuanoese

Anti toxin linked to four child deaths in St Louis

Four children in St Louis died and nine more were seriously ill from diphtheria antitoxin infections with tetanus. Coroner Funkhouser opened an investigation and the city may destroy all antitoxin in use. Officials suspect contamination during serum preparation and tests continue.

St. Louis Veronica O'Neill Keeto Viola May Baker Bessie Baker Jacob Centuria Mrs. O'Neill Keenan City Health Office Funkhouser City Health Department City Starkloff Amani Raveld Howeas Jessness I. C. Harri North Son Avenue Health Department Societies of Physicians and Surgeons The Baptist Hospital Merrix Harris Elty Ber Starklof

Thanksgiving Proclamation Extends Gratitude for Nation

In Washington on May 2 President Roosevelt issued a proclamation fixing Thanksgiving for Thursday, November 5th. He offered praise to God for the nation’s blessings, noting peace and plenty in the past year and urging grateful reflection by the people.

Washington

Schwab Opposes iT Sales Steel Firm Faces Opposition

An account describes Schwab against IT sales at a Steel Company amid labor, management and railroad rate disputes. Brown, an ex-official, warns of a cartel influence and recalls a $2 recall on a memento purchase as attendees press for plans.

Sales Steel Company Bts Per Vile Steel Corporation Scott Steel Ulaels Steel Selivsh Te Brown Brown

Railway Confusion After High Speed Collision

An Aurora incident halted work as a loaded railroad train derailed near the Amcor crossing. Foremen and workers were taken to the police station. charges, possible injunctions, and arrests followed as investigators reviewed the wreck and its impact on the Mayer Aliler project.

Aurora Mayer Aliler

Unclear OCR Fragment On Family Tragedy And School Complaint

Fragmentary report indicates a shooting between brothers involving Clarence Yar Warsnot and Herbert, with details about a revolver and a location in Benton Harbor Michigan. Mentions E A Wit and public schools, pupil neglect allegations, and disputed statuses potentially touching Ypsilanti and Strate Normal.

Benton Harbor Mich E. A

Schley Court of Inquiry Nears End as Witnesses Run Low

Washington reports that Admiral Schley’s court of inquiry nears completion with three witnesses left to hear. Captain Lemly may call another witness Monday and Judge Advocate Rayner says Schley may return to amend earlier testimony. Observers expect a lengthy deliberation after Monday sessions.

Sehley Burge Lemly Jayner Behair Tamous Bing Rayner Schrey Strauss Shebe Sylvester Seaved Servics Cabsineam Toed Horsdkis Istam

Testimony on Sigsbee Involves Harbors and Santiago May

Witnesses recount SigSbee and Scovel discuss ships near Santiago harbor May 27 or 28. Scovel questions Sigsbee via megaphone about Cervera’s presence and the Smith, with Sigsbee uncertain but not denying Cervera’s location. Hare swore Cervera was not in Santiago harbor.

Dia Rautiege Vester Scovel Somers N Sigebee Santiago Scovel Sigshee Schley Delestion Rayner rScovel Sigsbee Cervera Sanago Harbor Seavel Hare Santiago Harbor

Hood Denies Boarding Adula as Harbor Confusion Unfolds

Lieutenant Hood testifies he never boarded the Adula and returned to the flagship Brooklyn with mail under Commodore Sehley's orders about 11 o'clock. He recounts requesting and receiving a copy of Lieutenant Shoapsen's report for the admiral, while Simpecht and others prepared a written copy.

Hood Seovel Brooklyn Sehley Shoapsen Lin T Simpecht Qoeten

Best Paid Preacher Treaties and Church Moves

Nov. 2 Chicago reports Rev. Frank Crane will preach his first sermon to the People’s church a week from Sunday. He will earn 7500 dollars yearly, more than double his Hyde Park salary, making him the best paid minister in Chicago. Dr. W H Thomas becomes pastor emeritus at 150 dollar annual salary.

French Sultan Accepts All End Claims Report

Paris reports the foreign office received a telegram from the French legation in Constantinople stating the sultan yesterday sent a message accepting all end claims, including the Lorands. A London dispatch notes the Italian Mediterranean squadron began moving toward Turkey for counter operations, aiming to deter French nasal demeanor.

Paris Vaseller Constantinople London Tur

Short Specials Incomplete Ledger From Early Document

Fragmented items show resignations and appointments in Chicago and Nebraska. Gifts include Carnegie funding a California library. Fire and conflict notes report injuries and unrest with lost buildings and captured troops.

Storm Claims Dozens Of Fishing Boats In Baikal Disaster

London dispatch reports many fishing boats wrecked and 170 men drowned during the recent Baikal storm. The disaster struck during a fierce gale hitting the lake region and leaving numerous crews in peril.

London St. Jersburg

Sanga circuit court docketing writ over Chicago corporations

Springfield November 2 Judge Owen Thompson re docketed the Chicago teachers case against the board of equalization and granted a writ compelling the board to assess the capital stock of named Chicago corporations. Returnable November 21, writ to be served by Sangamon sheriff when board meets in regular session Wednesday.

Springfield Sangamon Owen Thompson Chicago Sangamon County

Stolen Silver Bullion Mystery At Nebraska Court

A ton of base silver bullion vanished from a Nebraska criminal court room after four men allegedly carried the bars away during night. The junk dealers faced acquittal on a stolen property charge. The janitor and judge Baker seek the bullion’s return as the smelter had not acted and the court lacked power to intervene.

Neb Juege Baker Criminal Court

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