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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows garbled names and terms likely from a daily issue. Reads like a mix of notices and ads with unclear dates or addresses. Core items unreadable. partial phrases suggest listings and potential legal or public notices.
The article outlines a large harbor dredging project east of the river with 4,000,000 cubic yards of dredge work, a 4,700 foot pile and timber bulk, and 2,100,000 cubic yards of rubble masonry. It notes connections to the river through a basin and channel, plus implications for regional growth and shipping access. It also mentions royal mail privileges for two widowed former presidents' spouses and historic delivery rules.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a naval officer blamed for cowardice during a war, alleging manipulation of a victory claim by a superior to favor another man. The text asserts public anger, capture, and returns to England, claiming vast wealth and later reflections on republics being ungrateful.
The fifth promenade by Scrassor's band is set for Monday evening at Schuaetron park with cake walk speaking and dancing. The Rock Leland club hosts a colored folks gathering at Huber's garden with similar festivities and a large attendance is noted. A Davenport stock destruction inquiry and a 100 bond for William Hisann precede a Davenport jail case. Balloon parachute and high dive acts headline Big Day at Prospect park with free band concerts and motion pictures. Also a Turner ball poster and a new Mississippi Valley Merchant and Manufacturer issue from Rock Island debuts today.
Advertises low rate train passes and round trips on the Rock Island, Burlington, and other lines. Offers eight daily through trains to Chicago with connections, early August sale dates, and special fares to Buffalo, Denver, Deadwood, and other destinations. Reads like an old railroad promotional page with multiple routes and return deadlines.
An article notes a dubious South African victory and the elevation of Lord Roberteen to Earl, granting him £100. It contrasts this with how Admiral Schlay is treated, implying unequal recognition and rewards in the era.
An advertisement details the Grand Trane Mailway System promoting the Pan American Route to Buffalo. It lists fare dates, daily sailings via K. K. & P, and one change of cars at Veorta union station, with options for rail only or a rail and lake trip. Also mentions two-cent stamps for mailed ticket requests from Chicago.
Public foreclosure sale ordered by the Special Master in Chancery for the case State of Illinois versus Hattie J Vougne and Kramer. Auction to be held at the East Government Avenue in Rock Island County on a Saturday in August at 1 PM, describing the parcel in the Northwest Quarter and adjoining tracts, with details of boundaries and rights. Attorneys Jaanson A Hush and others represent the complainant in the Illinois court.
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