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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1900

Page

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Reach Fires Up Enemys Journey in New York Stop

Toledo and Dunkirk reports describe Isryan reaching Toledo and delivering speeches at Armory Park before a statewide tour. Large crowds greeted him, with stops announced for Utica Rome and further towns as he pressed ahead into New York on the campaign trail.

Toledo Isryan Yonkirke Bryan Armory Park Dunkirk Wettah Amtorer Welleeitny Helmint Prionteishp Cio Huskie Hoeviks Ali Bamlolph Jamestiwn Deane Lark AML Fim Tani Anih Leon Neon York

United States outlines China policy in open door accord

The State Department released Britain's and Germany's agreement on protecting China's open door and territorial integrity. The U S government stated it does not join the agreement with Germany and Great Britain and will follow its own policy while sending duplicate copies to all principals.

Washington Uct State Department China United States Germany Britain

Poor Roads Push Rural Folks Toward Cities

A United States Department of Agriculture road expert, Howard H toss, visits Mick Island to push a plan approved by government for rural road improvements. He argues bad roads tax farmers as well as towns, urging better highways to reduce costs and keep farmers from relocating to cities.

Howard H.toss Office of Public Road Nquiries United States Department of Agriculture Mick Island Rock Island Farmers’ Institute

Good roads and population drift in Illinois debate

A discussion on road funding and the proposed good roads plan cites a seven-cent tax and its long term savings. Mr. Gross argues benefits are unproven, urging attractive rural life through free mail, telephone, trolley, and better roads to stem farm youth migration, with Chicago’s growing share of state population cited from historical censuses.

Cook County Gross Chicago

Botha Declines To Treat For Surrender

London dispatch reports General Botha received Paget's flag of truce politely and admitted defeat but said talks for surrender were impossible while any Burghers wished to continue the war. President Steyn refused to see the bearer of the Nag.

London Pretoria Botha Paget Steyn

Boni a spendthrift trustee for his wife

Elite tribunal names George J. Gould trustee for Countess Castellane wife of Count Boni who allegedly spent 23 600 000 francs in four years while income from the fortune was 3 000 000 francs. Keeton's Corner reports Lipton corner option moved to 20 from 17 with short selling activity. Robbery near Ravenswood as Wilting F Frey depoulted $700. two men robbed him. A magazine explosion at Naokin killed and injured many. In Frankfort, Ky, the court of appeals affirms a lower court ruling in contests over minor state offices.

Boni Parla George J. Gould Countess Castellane Count Boni Keeton’s Corner Chicago DayseRt Hobbery Chiemzo Wilting F. Frey Ravenswool First National Bank Frankfort Oct. S Court of Appeals

Keane A. Br London Wet 31 Tr F Keane Wins 350-Yard

American runner Keane defeated F C Bredin of England in a 350 yard race at Northampton for a purse of 100 pounds. Stockholders meeting notices follow for the Peoples Power company with details of date, location, and election of directors.Secretary Davis announces the annual meeting at No 100 Seventeenth Rock Island ll on Friday June 1900 at seven o clock p m.

Keane London F. Keane F.C. Bredin Northampton Peoples Power Company Seventeenth Rock Island, Ll Elock P Davis

Board summons in Goggin mandamus case

Infuriated citizens and officials gather as the state board of equalization adjourns with four members present. Miss Goggin and Miss Maley of the Chicago Vendors Federation witness and a deputy sheriff serves process on board members and Auditor McCulloch to appear before Cool county circuit court next Saturday. Proceedings seek a cash value assessment on Cook county property and protest tax levels.

Springfield State Board of Equalization Ney Miss Maley Miss Tioggin Chicago Vendors? Federation Pregent Auditor McCorough Circuit Court Cool County John W. Lorinon John 5 Criterie Thomas Leavitt Catherine Goggin Teachers’ Federation S Zation Awsitor McCullowzh Cook County of Couk Hedy Coo County Assie

Has Mr Cleveland Been Tricked by a Reporter

Philadelphia reports an alleged interview with Grover Cleveland in which he supposedly predicted Bryan's overwhelming victory. Cleveland and editor J St J Misek denounced the piece as false and outrageous. A subsequent statement from Hinck and a signed affidavit by Robert J Black claim the interview was fabricated.

MR. Cleveland Philadelphia Ias Grover Cleveland Philadelphia Times Cleveland Bryan Hha Veinveton N. J Tires St. J. Misek Rescent Iowa J. Sterling Morton Me. Cleveland Hinck Dispatch Times Robert J Black Grover Meveland Princeton N.d Bryas Brean Orawor J. Black Visto John A. Bradley Jonx A. Thoweron

Relatives Question Coroner Verdict On Alton Deaths

Relatives of two young men found dead on the Mobile and Ohio tracks in Alton claim murder and dispute the coroner’s finding that the deaths resulted from a fast-moving train. They point to bullet holes and powder burns on hats as proof, while officials cite the coroner’s inquiry.

Carbondale Ill Alton Pass Mobile and Ohio

Incog Ambitions and Thefts Across European Capitals

An outline of sensational crimes and intrigues spans Oom Pant Kruger seeking concealment in Paris and other capitals, with burglars stealing jewelry in Chieuzo and related figures involved. A private call in Dariniea details royal concerns while various officials and towns are named in a sprawling, unclear cast of characters and motives.

Kruger Incogene Paris Capi Cee Chieuzo Beedine Aol Schenersticken Pelurami Theiet Aluaier Cingatan Dariniea Prinlent Hoyt Joseph Bret Heutenagt Reupany Leonid Wisconsin Neidbart Ernor Serfoll Cabikonh Wit

Twenty-two missing bodies found after mine explosion

A massive mine blast at Kingston No 3 shaft Edwardsville killed five men and seriously injured six others, with authorities mounting a dangerous recovery effort. Rescue teams retrieved human remains from street debris and building rubble as officials debate whether chemicals from stored pigments contributed to the blast.

Wilkesbarre Kingston Company Edwardsville Peter Usovige Frank Munckalouski Dolan Michiel Gitorski Adam Totoxki Andrew Ratonkisk Jehu Bueho David Evans Reseue Shepplice

Ferrell Tried in Marysville for First Degree Murder

Marysville Ohio Oct 11 Rosslyn Ferrell convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Express Messenger Taite. The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree without recommendation and Ferrell attempted suicide early morning by wrapping bed clothing around his head.

Marysville Ohio Rosslyn Ferrell Warren Ling Hosslyn Ferrell Trebber Express Taite Verdor

Prominent Texans sued in big Bell County case

Joel Blair of Bell county filed a $250,000 suit in Fort Worth against 25 leading Texas citizens. The petition claims the defendants conspired to seize his rights in valuable Waco property and caused his confinement in an asylum for two years.

Texas Fort Worth Joel Blair Bell County Waco

Fierce Fighting There Many Dead in Colombia

A New York report from Hart on his route home to Wheeling notes Colombia’s conflict has intensified. He cites a Liberal second revolution, with tens of thousands killed or wounded. Government prospects remain uncertain amid mixed outcomes.

Colombia New York Dot United States Hart Wheelin

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