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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1900

Page

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Four-Headed Franco Russian Plan to Settle China Troubles

Paris and St Petersburg propose a four point joint settlement for China including punishing guilty officials, banning arms, paying indemnities, and guaranteeing the future. A legation guard at Pekin, plus razing TaKu forts and a Pekin seaboard link are sought. Germany urges firm punishment measures and unity with the United States confirms alignment with Berlin.

Washington Thie Lst Hay M. de Wollant Hhus China Pekin Taka Seaboard Beritn Ocn Germany Nanan Emperor of Ching Prin Ton Amy

Death on the Railway Report From Vermont Tragedy

An early 20th century Vermont railroad accident and related deaths are reported with tangled OCR text. The item cites a fatal railway incident near Newport and mentions a fireman and a trestle disaster, along with scattered notes about officials and weather effects in the region. The fragmentary text references multiple places including Vermont Minnesota and Indiana and names several individuals connected to the event.

Peenan Berensey Karem Owe Veneers Wofalty Vermont Newport Spur Mie Vilas

Klint Beats Gilbert Shooting at Exposition Park

J A B Elliott defeats Fred Gilbert 9 to 7 in a contest at Exposition Park yesterday. The match marked another win for Elliott in Kansas City Missouri as crowds watched the shooting event.

Train robbery leads to fatal shootout and arrests

In Crubs Nebraska a hijacker who fought officers on a Burlington line near Mesquito Creek was killed during a gun battle with the engine crew. The robber, identified with a barber shop past, died at the scene. a second assailant fled. The same day Kansas City Republicans nominated Winthrop Murray Crane for governor at a state convention.

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Democratic surge and rail convoy clashes reported in Georgia

Fragmentary OCR describes broad Democratic gains across Georgia and state offices. It mentions a disorderly convoy incident with a stalled train and casualties near Coldstream, with references to guards and a derailed train amid ongoing military actions.

National Democratic Clubs Open Convention in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on October 4 the National Association of Democratic Clubs opened with speakers including Gov. McMillan and Louis G. Stevenson. W. R. Hearst was named president, Max Ihmsem secretary, and Marcus Daly treasurer. The afternoon featured Bryan and Stevenson. The city lit up with parades, decorations, and candles as thousands cheered the Democratic clubs gathering.

Indianapolis McMillan Louis G. Stevenson Augustus Komas New York George B. McClellan National Association of Democratic Clubs Committee W. R. Hearst Max Ihmsem Marcus Daly Kansas City McKinley Europe Bryan Stevenson Amerton Sky W. Wt. Hearst Gil James Ix. Jones J. BR. Kiev Canton Jones Organization Way Thomas Tasz- Batt B.A. Thunien W. Jefferson Tollne St. Louis Reading Myron D. King Pool, Sergentararan Iiem E. Stevenson M Band Aledo Talies Hamilton II Washington State Conrook Stombry Tormjinson

Figure Bryans Election With Votes To Spare

Democratic national headquarters released an early forecast of the coming election. J G Johnson of Kansas, chairman, reports Bryan having a sure electoral majority while McKinley appears short of the needed votes. The tally shows 447 votes as the total electoral college outcome with disputes over several states.

Democratic National J. G. Johnson Ksnans Bryan McKinley Bryans Johnson Republican National New York Joseph H. Manley Maine Manley Mr. Johnson

Roosevelt Train Tour Sets Illinois Dates and Places

The Roosevelt train tour through Illinois was finalized with Frank Ross in charge. Key figures including Representative Reeves Prince Hitt and Governor Tanner join the party for stops in Joliet Eureka Peoria Springfield Jacksonville Litchfield Alton East St. Louis and more before proceeding to Missouri. Governor Roosevelt toured Deadwood with crowds welcoming him and was gifted gifts from Sturgis and Chadron supporters.

Chicago Roosevelt Trai Ilinois Frank Ross Ulinos Central Milnois Rowe State Committee Reeves, Prince Hitt Secrecy Fieldhouse Cullom Fifer Tanner Martin B. Madden Lorimer T. N. Jamieson Charles S. Deneen Rock Island Sterling Dixon de Kalb Belvidere Santa Fe Joliet Streater Eureka Peoria Tacota Springfield Jacksonville Litchfield Alton East St. Louis Missouri Deadwood S. J. Saiys Roosevelt Deawood Dolliter Lead Theo Sturgis Chadron Neb Owaha

Bryan Arrives in Chicago For Campaign Stop

Washington to Indianapolis and Chicago reports show W J Bryan arriving in Chicago early Oct 4 for a brief two hour stay before continuing to Indianapolis. He drew large crowds at Madison Square Garden and the Casino Theatre, with strong reception and notable escort, while Nebraska fusionists held a counter rally in Lincoln with Wellington and Hogg addressing supporters.

Chicago W.J. Bryan Indianapolis Waukesha Wis Jess Vhan Warkestia Rai Tielas Pesan Tinea Michigan Ohio Trou Aleveland City Madison Square Bryan National Hotel Iran Casino Theatre Jppiiia Bryan Ryan Tegan Induosapalle Clus Bryan Stenin Tancoin Neb Nebraska Wellington Maryland Hogg Texas Cnpakers State Capitol Roosevelt

Strike tensions rise as Anthracite operators face unity

Shamokin and Hazleton report large marchers mobilizing toward the North Franklin colliery near Trevorton amid fears of clashes with police. Mitchell warns miners to refuse settlements and await a convention as talks stall and confidence in a protracted strike grows.

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Wages Cut and Work Resumes Across Steel Mills

Reading Iron employees accept a 25 percent wage cut and return to work. Danville rolling mills resume after months idle. Tin Plate union agrees on wages for the year with near parity to last year. Cincinnati and Dayton see political rally activity and election-related events as campaigns continue.

Bloomburg Reading Iron Company Danville Sento New York Amerie Tin Plate Company Tin Workers Union Vonue Min

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