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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1900

Page

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Tie Up of Mine Strikers Seems to Be Complete

Philadelphia reports indicate the 14 000 mine workers strike is at least as complete as claimed. President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers says over 100,000 are out and 19,000 more may join. Conditions vary by district with Hazelton active and Scranton Wilkes Barre largely idle as operators plan to resume work only if feasible.

Mitchell Philadelphia Hazelton Scranton Wilharre Sabnyskill Portaville Mitehell United Mineworkers Father Phillips Irene Striia Ruther Brvesident Gietng Lmie Ales Errike Autit Srebishay Wyan F. Benne Delascare Rosially Willior Department Aid Tie Avengians Loomis Preas Te Lackawanna Gwif Galveston Wineat Nyether Gulf L. J. Wortham Galveston News Galveston Island Texas Diuber

Steamer W C Bradley Reported Lost on the River

In Columbus on September 17 reports say the steamer W C Bradley, described as the finest boat on the river, sank with all aboard somewhere downriver. Merchants and Planters Storms boat office had no further information. The Bradley left last Thursday on its regular trip toward Shoots, shooting, Frankfort, Ky. Bowman James, a key prosecution witness in the Howard trial, testified the day Howard left the state.

Columbus, Chin W. C. Bradley Merchants and Planters Storms Boat Company Bradley Frankfort Bowman James Howard

Roosevelt Acceptance Letter Highlights Philippine Money Issues

Theodore Roosevelt issued his acceptance letter for the Republican vice presidential nomination. He defends the party’s stance on Philippine policy and money questions while attacking the Democratic platform. Roosevelt traveled by special train to Miles City and Billings, meeting crowds en route and in North Dakota. Senator Hanna drew large crowds in Delphi, Indiana, with Col. W. T. Durbin speaking afterward as the party moved toward Chicago.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Miles City Mont Roosevelt Billings North Dakota Bismarck Delphi Ind Marcus Han Lowe Landis Distri Sena Hanna Itis Hanna W. T. Durbin

Prince Albert of Saxony Dies in Carriage Crash

Prince Albert of Saxony was killed near Dresden in a carriage accident yesterday. Five more bubonic plague cases were reported in Glasgow as authorities and Missouri towns note campaigns by Bryan. He gave five minute speeches in Springfield, Aurora, Pierce City, Sarcoxle, Carthage, and Jeptia, focusing on trusts and imperialism.

Dresden Prince Albert Saxony Here Glasgow Missouri Carthage Bryan Springfield Aurora Pierce City Sarcoxle Jeptia

Religious Liberty Clash Roils Ohio Town

In Mansfield on September 17 a male alteration Elder Ephraim Bassinger of Bluffton Indiana and two followers of Dowie were expelled from town after clashes with a mob. Bassinger was detained, escorted to a station, and others were assaulted and driven away as officers intervened.

China Ohio Mansfield Ephiam Bassinger Biuffton Ind Dowie Razinger Theekiy A.A Douglass Tio H. Leiby Leiby Bnd Jim Frank Colyer Zion

Firemen on Coeur d Alene and labor unrest

A Chicago Tribune style report notes the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen condemns the governor of Idaho for martial law in the Coeur d Alene district and government actions. It describes workers losing rights as they are forced to sever ties with employers while allowed to work, with reference to Pine and Mississippi River timber issues and a 250 million feet pine sale by Chippewa Falls company.

Ine Sapona Gotarn Fies Moines Brotherhood of Locomotive Mipemen Samedas Waho Coeur Alene Congress Niente Dent Chippewa Falls Wis Phappewa Lumber and Boom Company Thay Company

No Welcome at Canton from McKinley This Year

A Canton to Cleveland report says McKinley will not receive delegations in Canton this year and has informed countervailing parties. The potential abandonment of the front porch campaign worries Canton’s residents and local business leaders who profited from the 1900s visits.

Canton Mckinley Cleveland Fisin Secording

Hope at Galveston Cleansing Work Steady

The Galveston disaster toll rises with 4075 dead listed by the Post amid grim rescue efforts. Over 8000 residents have fled, 5000 cared for in Houston. Military and Rangers guard entry points while relief money flows, and a convent shelter reports births among survivors as the city rebuilds.

Chinese Statesmen Seek to Open Negotiations

Washington reports dispatches that Prince Ching requests immediate instruction to open negotiations with Li Hung Chang and Wu Ting Fang, asserting authority from Chinese leaders. Li Hung Chang arrives at Tianjin, Sept. 17, while German forces burn Liang with heavy casualties. Boxer fighting and Allied conferences in London and Tianjin shape a tense China scenario.

Washington Prince Ching Secretary of State Conger Ching Li Hung Chang Shanghai Tien Tein Renzal Lancers Liang China Tien-Tsin Associated Press J—Wiliam Woodville Rovkhill United States Peking Taku Jon London Ste Pe- King United Tom Lille Sunin House United States Legation

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