Notable Presght Rally Delivers Pro-Philippines Plank
Fourth ward republican rally at Wagner opera house drew about two hundred attendees despite bad weather. Burton A. Peek argued for Republican policies, detailing 1896 to 1906 politics, free silver critique, and calls for U S presence in Asia including Hawaii and the Philippines to secure naval bases and American commerce.
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Fourth Ward
Wagner Opera House
Flying Dutchman Mandolin Quartet
Moline Plow Co
al. Gould
Nemo Elmstedt
John Hammerich
Fred Long Thijs
Mien
Sopa
Billy Magee-Magaw
Sol. Hirsch
Burton A. Peek
Peek
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
McKinty
England
Russia
China
Asia
America
Hawaii
Ylones
Philippines
Mr Seamle Calls for Republican Unity in Moline Speech
In a Moline address Mr Seamle praises the Republican Party for thrift industry and progress. He urges turnout in the upcoming elections, critiques the Allen bill, defends party unity, and endorses Whittemore for state treasurer along with local candidates for county offices and a U.S. Senate vote considerations.
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Moline
Republican Party
Is He of Sound Mind Stevens Case Raises Doubt
A dispatch analyzes W. E. Stevens alleged insurance frauds noting memory based record keeping, lack of books, and near escapes. Experts debate whether his conduct signals insanity or audacious cleverness as adjusters probe the fraudulent renewal attempt.
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W. E. Stevens
Stevens
The Adjusters Return and Local Labor Congress Plans
Fourteen adjusters from Stevens agency renew inquiries into alleged fraud as they seek settlement for defrauded funds and consider agency disposition tonight. Moline labor leaders plan a tri city labor congress to boost unionism and promote union-made goods amid Davenport and Rock Island organizing efforts.
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Stevens Insurance Agency
Stevens
Drossworghy
Moline Labor Congress
Moline
Moline Plow Co
Congress
Federation of Labor
Toilers
Davenport
Rock Island
Tricity Organization
Tiberty
Rock Island Plow Co
Com Tex
John Byer
Maline
Ely Brothers Nostrums Promised For Nasal Catarrh Cure
An ad-like fragment touts Ely Brothers nostrums from New York for nasal catarrh relief. It claims membrane relief, immediate effect, and mailed price of 50 cents, with instructions to mail payment. The text is broken and incomplete but presents a sales claim for a cure via druggists.
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Ely
Dale
Ely Brothers
Warren
Treet
New-York
Pleasant F. Cox for Treasurership
Pleasant F. Cox a Port Byron native born 1844 is Republican nominee for county treasurer. A Civil War veteran with service in the 136th Illinois Infantry he has held Coe township offices and earned a reputation for upright, faithful public service and sound business ability. The Rock Island county Republicans praise his record and expect a clear honorable administration. Port Byron Globe notes Cox’s longstanding party fidelity and community leadership.
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Congress
United States
Whittemore
Altgeld
House of Representatives
Henry
Rock Island
Johnson
Cole
Geneseo
Shelby M. Cullom
Cullom
United States Senate
Propertio
Measurhan
Lucian Adams
Board of Supervisors
Aimilar Qutles
Petiman
Hubbard
Getatsin
Port Byron
Coe Township
Cox
136Th
Ilinois Infantry
Ilewan
Pleasant F. Cox
Rock Sand County
Fox
County Teachers to Convene in Rock Island After Thanksgiving
About two hundred teachers from Rock Island County will gather in Rock Island for their regular annual session. The event, likely at the high school, starts at 10 am with readings on Arithmetic Language and Civics, followed by afternoon talks on Geography and School Management plus musical numbers.
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Rock Island County
Etta Wakefield
Rock Island
Letitia Cozad
Reynolds
E. N. Bonnell
Mary Moore
Moline
Cox
W. H. Allen
Milan
William Jackson
Samuel Sidney Hoffman
Anna Velen Evans
John. A. Evans
Seventh Avenue
Woodyatt
E. E. Morgan
John Evans
James G. Skinner
Florence Evans
W. W. Willard
Almple
Lucy Fisk
Sam Cohn
Muscatine
Buffering Women and Their Female Ailments Adverts
Dr. Greene of 148 State Street Chicago proclaims a special study of women's diseases and remedies guaranteed to cure. Letters to the doctor are free of expense and can yield successful treatment by correspondence as well as in person.
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Greene
State Street
Chicago
Doon's Ointment Claims Quick Pile Relief
An advertisement asserts that itching piles can be cured with Doon's ointment giving instant relief and permanent cure, selling at drug stores for 50 cents.
Farmers' Institute Exec Committee to Meet at Courthouse
The executive committee of the Farmers' Institute will meet at the courthouse at 10 a m tomorrow Saturday October 22 to discuss institute business and planning.
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The
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Tomorow
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Advert Says Treat Burns and Cuts
An old time ad urges quick treatment with Dr Thomas Electric Oil for burns and cuts available at the local druggists. The brief notice promotes the oil as a cure ready for purchase.
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Dr. Thomas
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Croup Cure
An advert claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup will cure croup and whooping cough with timely use. It urges mothers to keep a bottle on hand for children’s ailments.
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Peek and
Searle
Cansaidates
MR. Seamle
Chas. J. Learie
Bryan
Mulligan
Kewanee
Payne
Ives Vais
Stevens Agency
Moet
Cupid
Hymen
Anna Helen Evans
Virginia Beach, VA
Lousin
Virginic Beach Land Co
Norfolk
Aati As
Yan Art
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