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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1900

Page

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Lake Charles Jail Mob Kills Deputy Sheriff

Angry mob attacks the Lake Charles jail as Deputy Sheriff Paul Sloan is killed defending Pierce Scott a Black man accused of criminal assault on white women aged 74. Scott is held for assault as residents push for lynching. In Mount Vernon Illinois Annie Martin dies from a pistol shot fired during a drive with Andrew Martin and two young men. Martin is arrested.

Lake Charles Paul Sloan Pierce Scott Scott Mount Vernon Annie Martin Andrew Martin Miss Martin Martin

Burial of Gen Palmer in Carlinville Cemetery

Fragmented obituary notes the burial of General John McAnney Palmer in Carlinville with military honors. Veterans, legal professionals, and family members attended as a formal service concluded with eulogies and a procession to the cemetery.

Gen. Palmer

Union Labor Faces Split Reports at Convention

During the session of the conventious of the Wattet Pypetietae the majority and minority reports on union labor were read. The majority report was unfavor able to union labor while the minority supported it, and for a time it seemed employers might be counted on. Both reports were accepted and ordered printed as part of the minutes.

Ee Air Aett

Meeting actions shape union relations and fund plan

The record notes that neither action was formally adopted, leaving employer union relations as before. A Wednesday move created an emergency fund to back anti strike and boycott efforts involving Typothetae members. Elected for the year were Gen. H. Matthew of Buffalo as president and John E. Burke of Norfolk as secretary.

Gen. H. Matthew Buffalo John E. Burke Norfolk

First football death of the season in Chicago

Lawrence Pier sop of the Lake Forrest universe football team died today after injuries sustained in the Wednesday game. His fame was in Lexington, I.

Chicago Lawrence Piersop Lake Forrest Universe Lexington

Bank Robbed of $10,000 in Mich Centerville Vault Break-In

Thieves blew open the Wolf brothers bank vault in Centerville, Michigan, escaping with $10,000. The bank is insured by Bankers Mutual Casualty of Des Moines. Also noted: census agent William L. Wash, last heard from Sept 17, reported missing in Grand Rapids. Various mixed dispatches from Boston, New York, and other locations conclude with sports results and market notes.

Mich Centerville Wolf Brothers’ Bank Bankers’ Mutial Casualty Company Des Moines Washington Phcelus Willian L. Wash Wie Grand Rapid New York Southampton Stevenson Seconl Lincoln Neb Mon Adlai B. Stevenson Democratic Nations

Fragmented 19th century outline of world events in Toulon and San Domingo

A garbled report notes various items from politics and science. It mentions a protest movement against a president in San Domingo, a French criminal arrested near Evreux attempting wreckage, and health updates for officials in Paris and Wisconsin. It also references a maple bloom in Illinois, a wine sample in California, and agricultural pests in Michigan.

Toulon le Parlacuertery Viena Klengo Cortano Hrearl Tie Aressih Wits Anuibert Thal Sae Craimut Anthea San Domingo Evreux Weber Mirisen Wis Bgt Lower Mienicat Reort Grand Traverse Michigan

Dudoultedly Theory Sparks Debate at Wantlerton Star

A fragment from the Wantlerton Star presents garbled quotes about a political theory and repentance. The passage shows unclear phrasing and multiple misreads, suggesting transcription errors rather than a clear stance or identifiable figures.

Cahappy Coincidence and Bardy Crediters Dialog

A terse exchange features an unnamed speaker lamenting moral misgivings and a curious convenience about a Boston movement script. The dialogue hints at theatrical or literary wordplay rather than a clear news event.

Boston Transcript

Seek to Stop Strike: Union Recognition in Coal War

Hazelton and Wilkesbarre dispatches note President Mitchell denies settlement and warns that a 10 percent wage offer will not end the strike. Reported discussions among railroad presidents and mine operators hint at a possible 10 percent raise, while Mitchell refuses recognition of the United Mine Workers and urges separate employer worker conferences. Multiple cities report quiet or crippled mines and rail lines as miners stay out.

Hazelton Mitchell Stril Wilkesbarre Lackawanna Wyoming New York Flazleton Associated Press Lnstight Maine Michell Ife Hazleton United Mine Workers Richard Gibert Mater Wars Ats Fellowes Pennsslvania Oarlmette PN Delphia Reading Delaware Jersey Central Wanda Wo Wilson Inney Wilson United Mine Workers Organization Markle Philadelphia G. B. Markie & Co Geveral Scranton Hells Assur Ashland Reading Coatact Tran Company Locust Gap Locustile Potts Biz Ashtoalistrict Dulealk

Love Feast at the Cohan Convention Foreseen

A fragment from Havana. Gomer expects a great embrace at the convention, warning of political shifts and renewed hope for American promises. Mixed sentiment on war, Cuban delays, and postwar politics. fears and anticipations color the scene. Writings also note anti-arching laws tested in Charleston and a Prohibitionist warning about saloons. Captain Sharp, Grant cousin, dies in Kansas City from an overdose of bromide aiding pain relief.

Gomer Havana Pulaman Tarors Ign United States’ Secretary of War Americas

Soldiers Missing Since Sept 11 Reported Captured and Killed

Washington dispatch sources state Capt. Devereaux Shields and 51 men of Company F, 29th Infantry, departed Santa Cruz for Torrijox on September 11. Since then no word has arrived. rumors say some were captured with many killed and wounded.

Washington MacArthur War Department Devereaux Shields 29Th Infantry Santa Crux Torrijox

Browne & Sons Seek Time Extension From Creditors

Philadelphia. William Browne & Sons woodeners and Phoenix Mills makers of tour and worsted yarn ask creditors for an extension of time. Liabilities listed from 1 000 to 1 700 000. Also notes St. Petersburg report dispatch on August 6 says Rennankampf captured Kirin on 24 and Chinese troops disarmed. Kirin capital of Soungaree Manchuriad province.

Philadelphia William Browne & Sons Woodenners Phoenix Mills Company St. Petersburg Augustof

Boers Attack Paget at Pienaars River Station

London dispatch says Boers attacked Paget's force at Pienaars river station yesterday. Roberts reports the assault lasted three hours before the Boers were beaten off.

London Roberts Cretoria Paget Pienaars River

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