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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
1
Refugees report anti Christian riots in Kiang Si. Non christians wear badges while those not designated face death. In St. Petersburg dispatch, Chinese destroyed 1000 versts of the Manchurian railroad south of Vladivostok, burning stations and wrecking rolling stock, with losses around 10,000,600 renbles.
Fragmented OCR text discusses Chinese leadership, ambassadors, and a figure described as a usurper. Mentions Dr. Martin and a dowager, referencing tensions between China, Japan, and foreign powers. Contains garbled names and phrases, obscuring full context.
A Shanghai dispatch reports cries for peace amid calls to punish foreign ministers. The piece cites Prince Tuan and Prince Chanzu as harsh actors, while urging restraint and questioning the Allies’ harsh measures. It notes controversy over executions and exile and mentions 24,000 yuan as an assessment, with Shanghai observers doubting Allied gains.
St Paul November 19 a noon bulletin from Senator Davis physician says he slept two and a half hours last night and was delirious much of the time his respiration rose from 24 to 30 and his condition is generally more serious a later bulletin issued at 1330 hours reports he revived well and was rational when awake his pulse fell from 120 to 104 while temperature remained normal
A tornado struck Waeder Texas last night destroying the home of T Rab and injuring several family members. Authorities fear many in the rural districts suffered damage and possible fatalities amid widespread property loss.
Julius D Montia, floor manager of the Black Rabbit downtown resort, formerly linked to The Slide, was sentenced to 14 years in Sing Sing. The judge called the crime among the most heinous and horrible known to society and imposed the sentence with great severity.
Dispatches from St Petersburg report the czar’s illness may keep him from ruling, with grand duke Vladimir named as regent. Bulletin says the czar improves. other items note a postal official in New York dying suddenly aged 40.
Keystone Population reports Pennsylvania's population at 6,902,115, up from 6,255,014, a roughly one percent gain. The release notes modest growth and highlights demographic shifts within the commonwealth.
A garbled OCR fragment presents garbled phrases and misread names, suggesting a satirical or informal critique. Readers see stray quotes and unclear attributions, with references to mock trials, jerseys, and assorted digressions. The text lacks coherent events or identifiable persons suitable for a fuller summary.
Uncensored dispatches report renewed fighting in the Philippines with General Hare's forces pressing rebels in northern Luzon and southern areas. Skirmishes, reinforcements, and renewed operations mark the season as temperatures rise and weather improves. Casualties include several dozen killed or wounded on both sides and prisoners captured amid ongoing efforts to suppress insurgent activity.
In Danville Kentucky a football game between the University of Cincinnati and Central College sparked a near riot. Danville players and spectators attacked and misused referees, with several Cincinnati players injured and deputies escorting the visitors to the Danville station amid continuing unrest.
An offer is reported for the post of director of the American engraving and printing bureau in Washington. References include Ye Kinley and a party of officials. reinstatement discussions involve Capron and William M. Mere lti of Chicago. reception for returning Chicago Boer ambulance corps members noted. A Minnesota ore dock collapse near Buffalo Bay leaves $1.5 million in losses. two killed, one seriously injured. braces election results show Brat electors leading by 1,808. Hunt and Morrison figures cited.
A fragmented outline of various historical facts includes bank robbery totals, European royalty movements, nervous conjecture about a Duchess visit, and assorted political and military items. It mixes figures like 108000 dollars and 53287720 82, mentions Grand Duke Michael, and references people such as Charles XII of Sweden and Primo Ris. The text also contains odd anecdotal lines about a king, beauty, and justice for a blind father.
Springfield Illinois November 19 complete returns show McKinley leading Bryan for electors and a proposed two year 100000 public contest to challenge county commissioners. The Illinois Coal talks in Decatur avert a potential strike as Decatur dealers buy one quarter of their coal from a local firm and source the rest externally.
Bank seizure follows missing assistant cashier Frank M Brown amid alleged daily withdrawals totaling about 192000. German National Bank, depository for local builders and 1500 entities, placed under examiner control. bond from Paris C Brown offered but limited to about 20000. No clear accomplice or destination disclosed. partial page continues on sixth.
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