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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1900

Page

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The Chinese Will Pay Up for Indignities Suffered

Canton learns the board of reconstruction has ordered a first settlement of American claims amounting to 10000. A deputy for each district will estimate damages, as Canton Harbor seeks removal of foreign gun boats. The notice follows multiple reports from Paris and Pekin on diplomacy and peace talks.

Canton Lere Board of Reconstruction Specifl Haveen Kina Paris Council of Ministers M. Delensac Pekin Asia Celratnty London Shang Mai Prince Loan Nimbai Province of Shan Sic Yo Hien Pinan Sheng Yu Hinien Yu Haien Waldersee Count von Wald Tas Chinere von Waldersee Cntesen

Reconcentrado plan for the Boers sparks pacification measures

Nov 17 dispatches describe a reconcentrado plan to pacify the Boers as Lords Roberts and Kitchener press for a swift move. Civilians in small towns hinder operations, while Boer attacks on the railroad near Den Burg yield heavy losses with about seventy five killed or wounded.

Durbin Mercury Roberts Kitehener Bloemtoutein Denburg

Safe blown open and $2000 is taken

A vault robbery is reported with nitro glycerine used to blow open the Blaff Scott company vault. About $2000 in currency and various securities were stolen. The chaotic dispatches mix multiple cities and events, but the core item is a bank or company vault robbery and loss of cash and securities.

Qaiees Scott Copany I Ia

John Cudahy Company Incorporation and Packing concerns

Aicago based John Cudahy Company is chartered with a capital of 500 000 dollars and a plant in Wichita Kansas while offices remain in Chicago. The firm will operate independently for now with related packing interests controlled by Mick Inglis and others. Also noted are claims of related parking establishments in Louisville Kentucky and Nashville Tennessee.

Cudahye John Ca Royaline Co Euirae Curaly Packing Company Wile Mickinley Jobn Cudahy Company Chicago Wichita Kan John Cudahy Loulaville Nunbville Tenn Tates Kansas

Mob burns Preston Porter Jr at stake in Colorado

At Laurie Station and later Limon, a mob seized Preston Porter Jr. from a sheriff and burned him at the stake in view of about 700 spectators. He cried for mercy, the chain broke briefly, and the mob completed the murder despite a hurried relocation and protests from observers. Authorities indicate no inquest will be held and no prosecutions are likely.

Linton Colo Preston Porter, Jr Laurie Station McAllister Lawrence Kan Limon Com Forter, Jr Haines Mel Euti Jons Lincoln County Chin Preston Porter Tedard W. Frost Porter Manis Louise Frost Klay OW Tne

Great Football Games In Afternoon at Chicago and Minnesota

Ten thousand watched Chicago vs Wisconsin amid heavy mist and poor field in Chicago. Minnesota vs Northwestern concluded the season with light snow yesterday, field in fair condition after scraping, coach Koenitzki arriving for possible post season plans.

Chicago University of Chicago Wisconsin Marshall Chiosgajn Ibe Isemyy Badgers Minneapolis Minnesota Northwestern Koipe Asi Possip Nice

Man Rescued After Rooftop Fall At Chicago Masonic Temple

A man clung to the gutter and dangled from the eighth floor of the Chicago Masonic Temple as onlookers on State Street watched. Detective Henry Glaser descended the roof, attached a rope, and pulled A F McKengle of 1218 Cloud Ave to safety after he signaled for help with a paper slip. McKengle recalled slipping on the gable and losing consciousness before waking later in the gutter.

Gatter Chicago Masonic Temple Chicaze Navy State Street Masonite Temple Henry Glaser Eddward Williams Tewmpiy rarelFi Gliser A. F. McKengle Cloud Avenue Sebart

Bank looter Miyard case called in district court

New York November 17 The case of Coynplius L Miyard formerly more teller of the First National Bank was called in U S district court yesterday Jacob F Millers attorney moved to dismiss on the ground that prosecution failed to prove larceny and thus no crime The judge asked if a defense would be made and he replied no and that briefs would be filed next Friday with a decision reserved and likely denial.

New York Coynplius L. Miyard Mote Teller First National Bank United States District Court Jacob F. Miller Alvord

National American Vehicle Wood Stock Association Meeting

The National American Vehicle Wood Stock association met with fifty members from Alabama Tennessee Indians Ohio Kentucky Illinois Michigan New York. A resolution was adopted fixing price ranges for presuing Ser ipester grant and the engagement of the Grad of the Republic at Denver.

National American Vehicle Wood Stock Associaion Alabama Tennessee Ohio Tentucky Aillinois Michigan New York

Demurrer in Teachers Federation case against the Equalizers

Springfield reports the Chicago Teachers Federation seeks mandamus to tax Cook county franchises. Attorney General Akin appears for the board and files a demurrer. Judge Creighton set arguments for Monday morning to decide jurisdiction and board immunity from mandamus. The Stock Breeders in Springfield pass a resolution urging funds for a livestock pavilion and advocate state board appointments.

Springfeld Ill Chicago Board of Equalization Cook County Rangamou County Actio Springfield TIN TIN- Nois Live Stock Breeders’ Association Convention Alinois Seed and Corn Growers’ Association Yates State Board of Live Stock Commissioners Pred IL Tankin Athens Live Est Breelers

Apache Battle Near Casas Grande Ends in Slaughter

A fight between Apache Indians and Mormon settlers near Casas Grande Mexico leaves four whites killed and several wounded while reports say ten Apaches killed and seven injured. No troops were nearby though a posse is being formed to pursue the hostile group.

Phoenix Ariz Republican Casas Grande Mexico Arizona

Sea serpent sighted moving up Frisco main street

Report from San Francisco on November 17 describes a large sea serpent seen crawling up the city's principal street. A group of telegraph operators chased it, the creature taking refuge in an underground tunnel before vanishing in darkness.

San Francisco Cal

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