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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1900

Page

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Gates and Stillwell in Turmoil Over Guardian Trust

Kansas City October 24. The general court granted an order restraining disposition of Trust company assets and halted stockholder meetings. John W. Gates and other holders seek to curb A E Stillwell and associates amid tensions over financing the Kansas City Meslin and Ueient Railway project.

Kansas City Feneral Court John W. Gates Chicago Gurdian ‘Trust Company Trust Company Cturt Shecckury Wucsinat E Stillwell Springfield Tanner New York Louis Vehom Yehou New York City Chicaza Tuaris Veilon Company Toon Seaotary John Hay Drusi Ald Dullison Trabois Niu Artest Washington Duane Waitest de Chirage Teeelog Hebert Beever Purring Chirasy Extra Condiates Slesse Bartley Shawneedown Hotinee Tie Ryeulirer Irkot L. M. Wineyders Elaabertswan Tcket Daniel W. Gillette Elizabethtown Seniditer Winow Central Chieves and Northowesters Thallway McDonald Clearanen Epringfeld Met Matt M1 States Court of Uptwerks Bey Nens Bayersate Chamberlain Teoria, Deeath Bypassite Raat Sonviwrs Tinels

Bank Heist in New York: $500,000 Reported Stolen

Wall Street reports an explosion and theft at the First National Bank in New York. An individual named Rivard is suspected. authorities have not arrested anyone yet and a full statement is pending.

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End of Strike Near Forest Firm's Offer

Scranton reports Forest Mining Company at Archibald employing 200 men posted a tentative 4 percent wage increase and price reductions on pulp wood, with a 60 cent per day advance promised from April. Workers of District No 1 and national officers planned a meeting to decide further action, contingent on a 4 percent raise by April 1 and company guarantees.

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Cleveland Mayor Is Sent to Jail

A Cleveland mayor was jailed for contempt of court after refusing to testify in a city council inquiry. The arrest followed a court order demanding voluntary cooperation in proceedings related to municipal affairs.

Cleveland Clevelunt Eminion

Steur remanded amid a string of factory strikes and riots

The report details Steur's confinement in the county jail following a spate of labor unrest. It describes non union workers pouring into Bettendorf Metal Werth's shop from Springfield and Erle to replace striking molders, a train halt, a skirmish at a hotel, and police involvement. Additional items note a Canadian victory in a handicap tournament, a robber incident with no arrests, and various other distant news briefs.

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Minority Representative Case Develops Peculiar Shape

A disputed minority representation case evolves with questions over Andrews nomination and alleged irregularities. Officials debate the party’s ticket and possible contingencies as a special committee weighs notices of contest and a Senate vacancy. Rock Island and St Louis figures are mentioned in ongoing proceedings.

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Roosevelt Campaigns Across New York State

Governor Roosevelt spoke through Kingston and West Nyack amid interruptions, replying to questions on trusts and the Paris peace treaty. Bryan toured West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania with large crowds, while Stevenson addressed voters in Michigan and Cochran spoke in Louisville to farmers.

Pine Hill Roosevelt West Hurey Shokan Phoenixia Shandahken Kingston Newbursh Speetiters West Nyack New Ulver Valley Washington Bryan West Virginia William M. Springer Baltigore & Obie Mars Land W.va Reids Brian Ermal Myreliames St Ava Charleasin Revurciwws Kael Rank Montgouery Tintin Saranda Hieninstan Raven Sewell Bevai Ratifica Tiyo Nad Paylans Ibercy Grand Rapids Mich Adiat E. Stevenison Te P.m Campan Square Epon Stevenson Doran Stevenson Will Spenil Michigan Louisville

Danish Antilles to Be Ours for the Sum 000,000

The article reports on a proposal or claim that the Danish Antilles could be acquired by the United States for 000,000 in a political context. It references government officials and potential treaty terms or negotiations involving a fixed sum and ante arrangements. It notes accompanying political commentary and the broader imperial implications.

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Illinois Political Faction Row Ends in Manslaughter Guilty Pleas

Springfield reports four men found guilty of manslaughter in a case tied to the death of Robert Carter. The same batch faces fraud and embezzlement probes, with postmaster William Van Oy under indictment and in jail after a near-fatal assault.

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Deaths and crimes ripple through early Paterson report

In Paterson New Jersey police arrest George Kerr Walter McAllister William Death Andrew Campbell and Barrett Stowcroft over the death of Jennie Bosschieter found near Paterson. Confessions say the men drank with and gave the girl knock out drops. Kerr and Death are married. Yout ney Henry E. is moved to a Frankfort jail after a Georgetown life sentence for complicity in a murder. San Domingo reports claim revolution suppression. Illinois Bankers gather in Rockford with 200 delegates.

New York George Kerry Walter McAllister William Death Andrew Campbell Barrett A. Stowcroft Paterson N.J Jennie Bosschieter Patersi Kerr Marrivi Campbell Stowcroft

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