26 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
1
Chicago November corn local visible supply, cornered by George H. Phillips, moves from 49 to 50 cents. Phillips sells 100000 bushels during the session, aided by board scrutiny and limited contract grades, while market nerves rise.
Washington reports that foreign ministers at Pekin have reached an understanding prior to a treaty but details will not be published. The arrangement has a poor chance of approval by all powers unless material concessions are made, officials say.
A tragic incident unfolds as a boy unintentionally shoots and kills a young girl. Witnesses, investigators, and family members describe the event, while authorities review the firearm handling and safety measures.
A skeleton was found in a well on the Brunet farm. The well matches the one where Jane Brunet's body was found last April. A dense fog contributed to a collision when an electric car struck a milk wagon on Forry street, injuring five people.
The report notes a broad labor walkout in Tampa with fourteen hundred workers from multiple trades including boxmakers carpenters and painters striking in sympathy with cigar makers. The item also mixes in other brief items from St Paul Washington and Berlin with no clear central focus.
Dispatches from Livadia and St Petersburg dated Nov 26 indicate mixed signals on Emperor Nicholas II’s condition. Some bulletins report improvement and stable vitals while others note severe gravity, while international commentary portrays heightened anxiety and political turmoil surrounding his illness.
Reports recount crowds cheering as Kruger travels from Failway station to the Elysee. Delegations greet him. Kroger and Crozier accompany him, with cuirassiers providing escort to the hotel and palace. Meanwhile a steamer St Olaf wreck off Seven Islands with crew and passengers lost, and Miss Marzare Gast wins a six day women’s race in New York.
President McKinley arrives in Philadelphia for a visit his first since his election period. Roosevelt rides with him as vice president elect speaks on party business. Bryan visits Chicago discussing the Democratic stance and future politics.
Thousands of dollars in damage from a Lake Erie storm that began last night. Waves reach twenty feet as the schooner St. Lawrence was driven ashore and broken up. The government pier is collapsing and the harbor faces destruction.
Somali forces about 4000 well armed men have risen in Jubiland in British East Africa. Sub-Commissioner Janer, after touring inland with a small force, is reported to be attacked. his position is grave amid the rising threat.
Washington reports the war department decided to admit lace workers and their fans brought to the country by Dowie the divine healer founder of Zion City to study lacemaking.
Dr Hamilton was shot and killed at Marysville on November 26. Alfred Aba is under arrest charged with the crime. Aba's wife left him and Ann held the doctor responsible, with alleged threats of murder. Alpena coal steamer St Paul on fire four miles from Whitefish Point. two tugs battle the blaze.
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