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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1900

Page

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Miners Convention Appoints Committee on Wage Scale in Scranton

In Scranton the joint anthracite miners convention entered executive session and moved toward completing its work tonight. A committee on resolutions will draft tangible wage scale terms and grievances for presentation this afternoon as delegates weigh operator concessions and possible wage increases amid ongoing labor tensions.

Scranton Mitchell Anthol T. Dempsey Samtielompers American Federation of Labor Mithels Isste Helegates Inn Earbrat le Upanininis

Frustrated Coal Operators Hold Line in Wyoming Valley

Wyoming Valley operators reject a 1 percent wage offer amid ongoing strikes. They pledge to run mines if workers refuse concessions while awaiting state protection. Lehigh Valley Coal officials say the dispute could affect coal supply and prices. the public seeks stable fuel access.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Valley Scranton Tnser Plaka

Bryan Campaign Tour Heads Through Ohio and Indiana

The Ohio tour of William Jennings Bryan opened with a mood meeting at Chillicothe, then Circleville, amid large crowds. In Evansville Roosevelt addressed a wide audience after a parade, while Kentucky and Maryland stops featured Governor Roosevelt and Stevenson crowds, with Stevenson in Hagerstown drawing a strong ovation and attention to trusts and imperialism.

Circleville Ohio Net W.J. Bryan Chillicothe Portsmouth W. J. Bryan Ely Senator Spooner W. D. Bynum Bryan Bush Springdell Xenia Washington Freemiiid Waverly Chillicathe Roosevelt Evansville Ind Evans’ Hall William Jennings Aryan Jas Terre Haute Vigo County Hopkinsville Kentucky Henderson Madisonville Hagerstown Middletown Stevenson McKinely Boonesborough Lear Stevenson Ths City Lindl Academy of Muse Angphands Buchanan Schter Admiral Sedley Hint

George Fred Williams to Speak in Rock Island

Hon George Fred Williams Massachusetts distinguished Democrat will speak in Rock Island under the Democratic county central committee on the evening of Oct 23. He comes direct from St Paul and is noted as a former congressman and leading political thinker and speaker.

George Fred Williams Maasachusetts Rock Island Democratic County Central Committee Williams Central Committee St. Paul Congress

Murder charge unlikely in insurance fraud case

In Chicage a cautious view rejects indicting any prisoner for Marie Defenbier’s murder without new evidence. The state attorney’s office doubts the theory that she was killed, while the Sioux City postoffice robbery case hints at roving criminals and a possible motive. President Adams ends university visit. reform seeks to regulate marriages of habitual criminals. Wisconsin streetcar license ruling stands. Orinces company concession annulled in Caracas.

Ainvese Halle Ssucs Wiis Bern Annie Rite Yremene Chicaza Marie Miss Detenbarl Wade de Swi Diol Sire Chattanoora Tenn Tri-State Medical Society Tennersex Alabama Georgia

Poverty and theft haunt Chicago markets and homes

A Chicago dispatch notes scarcity of diamonds and precious metal in the city, with losses of jewelry and silverware. The county tax records show missing items, while households report few watches pianos and melodeons remaining. Separate notices describe pardons, suicides, and crime including a wedding tragedy and arrests on market speculation.

Chicago Orr Archie Cameron Cameron Niles Fernanda Jones Edtforson

Distorted Street Meeting Cites National Figures

The report notes a political gathering on Malloon Street with distinguished attendees including United States Senator Benjamin Tillman and several wives present. Local political demonstrations involved mayors and militia councils from Paris, Charleston, Sullivan, and Steubenville, celebrating a freedom milestone.

Freitom Rewer & Schull

PACTING PLAN REPORTED FOR Peking DEFENSE

Japanese consul at Tien Tsin reports allied forces led by Britain France Germany and Italy plan a three column march on Paoting jin on the 12th with the Japanese commander to assume defense of Pekin Empress Dowager confidences at Shanghai say Lin the Black Flags leader heads to join the empress bodyguard at Lian Fu to protect her.

Washington Foreign Office Tokio Tien Tsin Great Britain France Germany Italy Jin Pekin Black Flags Canton Lian Fu Shen Si

Combat in Panay Nabs Prisoners as U S Troops Fight

On October 12 in Panay Island northern Panay Company D of the 26th Infantry engaged Tagalia forces. The enemy suffered 20 killed and 40 wounded while Americans had two wounded. Twenty two prisoners were captured with rifles and ammunition. Paris dispatch notes Leopold visit and Parliament prorogation in Capetown.

Island OF Panay Manila Tagalia Panay

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