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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

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Details Concerning Slaughter During War

Washington dispatches report alleged massacres around Taku and Taiku, with dates in July and August, including Atwater family victims and others. Survivors fled on horseback toward the mountains, possibly evading pursuers. British foreign office explains Russian withdrawal and German questions loom over pursuing justice and peace among powers.

Washington War Pekin Atwater Takuan Clapp Taikua Yeu Chow Fu Shoo Sil Dixon Thoraeback Signet Chae Tako Meteng Laon British Foreign Office

Nations split over China talks as US weighs stand

Washington reports indicate Germany and Britain push for delaying any talks with China while France and Russia press ahead. The president seeks a unified US stance, while Li Hung Chang’s mission to Washington advances and navy officials relay his thanks. Boers lose major guns as retreating force fragments near Portuguese territory.

China Perpine Peking Washington Canton Heng Ades Hill United States State Department Rih Hung Muang Prince Ching Praiie Li Hung Chang Sind France Secretary of the Navy Reine Pekin Portamouth N. H Long Gage

Wolcott declines foreign mission post in Italy report

Weston dispatch notes Gov Wolcott will not accept ambassador role offered by the President. London reports Justin McCarthy retires from Parliament due to ill health. Glaggaw records two new plague waves as of Sept 20.

Wolcott Weston Wer Italy Mekini Carthy Hettre London Justin McCarthy Glaggaw Finzelton Mitchell de Meuret Anthranite

Eight Thousand Join 80 President Mitchell Figures at Markie's

The Hazelton strike scene unfolds in Pennsylvania as 8000 miners, led by President Mitchell and Markle, debate arbitration. Tensions rise with operators threatening police protection and a planned mass walkout across Markle mines while unity and counteroffers loom amid stalled negotiations.

Hazelton Mitchell Markle

Cubans Press Charges of Undue Election Influence

Washington dispatch reports Cuban leaders plan to present a memorial to President McKinley accusing Governor General Wood of gross impropriety in election campaigning across the island. Allegations include undisclosed funds, coercion of officials, and suppression of rivals tied to the nationalist party, with aims to bolster annexationists and delay the constitutional convention until after the U.S. election.

Washington Chicago Chronicle Specis Sen. Wood Cuba McKinley Wood Ralz Rivera Pinar del So Gen Riters United 3 War Department Spain Rivera Gen. Wood Gen. Rivera Natonal Party Quesada Sapuisgo Weed United States

Three Conventions in Montana Endorse Silver and Clark

Helens Montana Sept 20 three state conventions met democratic populist and labor The latter two pressed toward temporary organization and adjourned to today The democratic gathering ended with a 65 delegate bolt to protest delegate representation The regular convention adopted a platform backing the Kansas City line and free coinage of silver It endorses Senator Clark and calls for his reelection by the next legislature

Fire at New York terminal store blocks injures five police

Five policemen were overcome by smoke in a September fire at the terminal store and warehouse block on Twenty-seventh Street New York. Loss estimated at 250000. Principal losers include Smith Brothers antique furniture and Eric Brothers general stock. Also reporting a coal mine explosion in Cox Bohemia killing thirty five, injuring fifteen, and leaving five missing.

New York Twenty-seventh Street Smith Brothers Eric Brothers

Milwaukee Fatality After Glass Storefront Collision

Lewis Miller, an enervator for Bumde fe Upae, was struck by a vehicle in front of Gimvete store on Sirde avenue. He was unconscious with suspected multiple injuries and died at the Emergency hotel. Police report shows a fatal incident with no immediate suspect identified.

Milwawken Lewis Miller Ixiaz Wilewale Gimvete Tird

Dog at Pumps Survives Rough Canal Debacle

A terrier fell into the pumps at the Hindeepers pumping station after tumbling from a footbridge above the South Branch. Sucked under the arch, the dog appeared doomed but surfaced, reached the engine room, lay ill for hours before fully recovering. Police and workers observed the drama as the animal moved away wet and staggering.

Chicago Arthur Stock Yards McArthur Campatan O. K. Bork Bork Livya O F. Smith Toya J. Smith Holdean

Aftercare Appeal Guards Employee Discharge in Ketleville

Ketleville New Jersey September 20 A court appeal focuses on an employee resisting discharge by a railway company. The case centers on labor relations and the right to continued employment under contested corporate procedures. The outcome hinges on contractual terms and court interpretation.

Ketleville Lunaire Corporation

Hot Fight With Loss In Luzon

A Washington dispatch confirms heavy fighting in Luzon as U S forces suffer casualties. Company L 16th Infantry and Company I 37th Infantry report seven officers and 18 enlisted killed and four officers and 16 wounded. Enemy losses total 10 killed and 20 wounded. American units included the 15th and 37th Infantry. a delay ends with 30 insurgents armed with rifles. American losses include Captain Davis and Lieutenant George A. Sper. The patrolling enemy retreated after days of pursuit. Many Manila residents flee. Page continues.

Washington MacArthur Nueva Beija Pampanga Siniloan Laguna de Bay United States Infantry Los Capurio Davis D. Mitchell George Asper Fifteenth Infantry Hyeminsine

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