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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1900

Page

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Miners March On In Lehigh Valley Strike Clash

About 2 000 striking workers and 60 women and girls marched 18 miles to Lansford and Tamaqua in the Lehigh Coal and Navigation district. One group halted Neequehoning colliery while troops drove back the other to Tamaqua. no injuries reported. Troops had been sent last night, catching the marchers by surprise.

Lansford Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company L’awther Creek Neequehoning Tamaqua

Death on Rail and by Explosion Reported in Two Cities

Chicago officials report two men killed and one fatally injured after a railroad wreck on the Chicago and Alton at Lawndale caused by a removed rail during repairs. In Detroit an explosion at Withell Sons fire gutted a basement, killing two and injuring several, with workers leaping from upper floors.

Chicago Chicago & Alton Lawndale Charles Eaton Wilcom, Freeman B. F. Stripple Miami Donta Bloomington Detroit Withell Sons Company Jane Ireson Lizette Linzotte

Paoting Fu Said Taken by Chinese Forces

London dispatch reports a Shanghai bulletin stating that Paoting Fu was captured last Saturday by a force of 7,000 Chinese troops combating the area.

London Shanghai

Tribal Uprisings Across Kurdish Regions Alarm Officials

Tribal risings among the Kurds are assumed threatening. Authorities are greatly concerned. A number of Christian and moslem villages have been seized. In Washington on Ost 1% Thomas F Laws, son in law of United States Senator Aincelot Biackburn of Kentucky, committed suicide at his home.

Constantinople Bane Satelden Washington Thomas F. Laws United States Aincelot Biackburn Kentucky Asay Wansin Adolph Tiyearol Wilkin Wansan Heather

Boers and British actions reported with tied timetable

Dispatches describe Boer activity across a wide front with ongoing engagements and heavy losses for British forces. Roberts notes officers and men killed and wounded as Boers remain active. Capetown reports British reentry into Bloombhof, near Kimberley, unopposed with captured Boer forces.

Roberts Mabou Capetown Bloombhof Kimberley

Woman Completes 2000 Mile Journey In New York

Miss Gostins undertook a lengthy 2000 mile trek ending in New York as part of a Rural 4H display. She was examined by doctors who pronounced her in good health after the event. Her journey continues toward another 1000 miles with planned stops and performances.

New York Ste Poth San Franciscs Lows Sontag Chisage San Francisco PF. Roopke Terbieh

Max Muller Illness Strikes Corporation Professor

A corrupted report from an old newspaper describes Max Muller, a corporate professor of organizational psychology at Oxford, seriously ill after a relapse. The piece also mentions various unrelated items from the same era, including local legal matters and transport incidents.

Tlanidon Mel Max Miler Oxfore Pew «Ital

Bryan Campaign Tour Spreads Across Ohio Wisconsin

Campaign notes from Oct 16 describe W J Bryan in Itica and Canton Ohio. He spoke at Central Armory and Hollenden hotel in Cleveland and at Youngstown. Roosevelt also toured Ohio amid parades and receptions while Stevenson continued South Jersey stops before heading to New York for Bryan event.

Umes W.J. Bryan Itica Cleveland New York City Bryan Mayor Jones Toledo Norman F. Mack Newark Rand Street Imead Hollenden Alent Central Armory Roosevelt Ohio Gov P Breckinritce Duiekam

Dowie mockery tale sparks clash with medical students

Four medical students confronted Chicago Zionist Dowie at St Mary town hall in London yesterday. Dowie labeled them hooligans and urged the crowd to ignore their taunts as he defended his Christian leadership. The scene lasted several minutes, ending without further incident.

London St. Mary Town Hall John Alexander Dowie Chicago Christis l Church Dowie

Governor Taylor Accused In Sensational Evidence

The trial transcript reveals allegations that Governor Taylor virtually ordered an assassination to secure his office. Youtsey testified about meetings with Taylor and others, detailing plans, keys, and actions linked to the shooting. The day’s proceedings included threats, denials, and questions about the governor’s involvement. A diamond valued at $2,700 was reported missing by a hotel guest in a separate incident.

Igviuivtl Yanitsey Dary Yentsey Raul Ariane Gov del Quimdered Amantol Tie Mtsew Cauyalwell Saul Pohl Campbell Youtsey Powers Dick Combs Gheut Pastor Aisa Taylor Trakl Campbel Calely Powers Ty Key John Towers John Paseers John Powers Gov. Taylor Paytur Combs Govenor Ray Yorteiy Tinesay Nick Colmel Howards Taylorsay Yontsey Sali Wernor Dodaard Gocbet Lyde Bark Colonel Campbell Harry Howard Jin Howard Fy Thifty Howard Mr. Youtsey Lalista Yoursey Fred Govnor Taylor Cotton Youssey

Filipinos Fightings Lively in Two Surprises

A 30 man detachment of the 24th regiment was attacked by 2000 insurgents near San Jose Lavon while repairing a telegraph line. Seven Americans reached San Jose, others likely captured. In Leyte Takloban area, a patrol from the 43d infantry was surprised. three Americans killed, two escaped to raise alarm. Local Takloban native police allegedly conspired. Bodies of dead soldiers mutilated.

Manila Hong Kong San Jose Lavon Takloban Leyte Island

Fires Ravage Burton Bros Store and Local Plants

A string of costly fires in Oshkosh, Wisconsin caused major damage to Burton Brothers department store and an opera house, plus the Columbia cigar factory and other concerns. Reported losses reach about 100,000 dollars with insurance expected. Early morning blaze consumed 15,000,000 feet of lumber at the Hollister Ames mill and plant. Challener and Sons face losses near 300,000 dollars.

Sullivan, Inc Vet Burton Bros Department Store Opera House Columbia Cigar Factory Oshkosh Wis Hollister- Ames Company Challener and Sons

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