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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
1
A large crowd applauds the Democratic presidential candidate in a pageant style rally described as a great demonstration. Tammany men express pride while the event embodies an old time party expression and a statewide tour momentum.
William J Bryan toured upstate New York with stops at Yonkers and Sing Sing, drawing enthusiastic crowds. The event featured Colonel Croker and Mayor Van Wyck among speakers, highlighting Democratic momentum and voter support for Bryan's campaign.
Report describes chaotic scene at Madison Square Garden as fans gathered before opening time. Doors opened to a grand rush, selling out floor seats within minutes and triggering a strong crowd surge.
The report describes a large turnout at the Great Garden with Colonel Bryan arriving to address the audience. A tense but orderly scene culminated in a fervent speech as crowds pressed toward the stage and a later mention notes Governor Roosevelt delivering his first speech on the Fourth Page.
In Pekin the Boxers show renewed activity as imperial troops contend with rebels and allies debate an expedition. The so called edict punishing high officials is seen as forged to block Western advance. Li Hung Chang and Prince Chung deny authenticity. Washington reports France seeks immediate peace talks with China per a note to the State Department.
The Order of Railway Telegraphers elected new officers to fill vacancies from removals at the convention. M. M. Dopblin of Kansas City was elected president, W. W. Powell was removed, and T. M. Pierson S. J. Kelly and F. G. Sinclair were chosen first, second and third vice presidents respectively.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin October 17 burglars entered the post office during the night taking a large amount of stamps money and registered letters or totals as reported by local authorities Hints of a major theft ripple through the town as investigators secure the scene and review postal security measures.
In Asceola Wisconsin on October 17 George Smyck is dead after a fatal fight at Hayek's school where one man lies with a crushed skull and two others suffer gunshot wounds. Clam Falls reports politics eased the trouble.
Kruger postpones his departure for Europe with reports of changes in imperial leadership. Paris hosts the Great Vintage fete at the exposition yesterday despite higher ticket costs. Mrs Fred Grant visits Chicago and West Point during travels while Michigan law on cumulative voting for directors is reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Lexington Virginia October 17 ex postmaster George William L Wilson died suddenly this morning He was born May 3 1843 in Jefferson County Virginia and practiced law in Charleston West Virginia He served as a Confederate in the army and taught at Columbia College He rose as a prominent orator and tariff reform advocate leading on various Democratic committees and conventions including the 1892 Chicago nomination of Grover Cleveland He later became Postmaster General under Cleveland in 1895 and was appointed to succeed the resigned official
In the case of Oscar L. Looker and others against the attorney general of Michigan an appeal arises from the supreme court decision. The ground contends that a provision of Michigan law is unconstitutional as it impairs the obligations of contract.
A blaze in a Hester Street tenement in New York on October 17 killed eight people who perished from burns or smoke inhalation. The fire, found by the janitor, spread quickly, leaving only a few escapees and an estimated loss of $6,000.
Joliet October 17 four hundred night shift workers at the Rockdale plant of the American Steel and Wire Company have been laid off indefinitely. The action affects a large portion of the plant workforce and reflects ongoing reductions in steel production.
The fragment reports a betrothal of Queen Willie to Duke Heny of Mecklenburg amid royal intrigues and police actions. It mentions sundry international figures and a suspected plot around the robbery of Mrs Rubens on a train, with Spanish authorities and U.S. links noted.
A Chicago street incident ends with a policeman preventing a fall while a crowd watches. Two youths, Barry Elwell and Alonzo Lawson, were involved as a cable strung from telegraph posts caused minor injuries. George Towns aided by clearing the way, and witnesses described the chaotic scene as workers secured the fallen line. The report also covers a string of local items including a bank resources statement from Springfield and a strike settlement among Murphysboro bartenders.
A conference with coal operators and rail companies led to a plan to suspend landings operations and pay advance wages to September through April, with continued grievances talks. The Philadelphia Reading Coal Action Company, Lehigh Valley and others will follow, signaling the strike’s end for now. Hazleton reports eleven. Continued on Fourth Page.
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