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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
2
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The passage discusses trusts shaping legislation and diplomacy, a Arkansas editor raising prices, and a Peoria county superintendent facing a multi county boundary problem under a new statewide district numbering law. It notes disputes over districts spanning Peoria Marsank Stark Pearl Knox and Fulton counties with no clear resolution yet.
Pierpont Morgan, noted financier and central figure in the steel strike, traces his wealth to a London upbringing and ties to Peabody, Drexel, and Philadelphia bankers. Born into luxury, he controls vast capital and eager pursuit of influence, with interests in yachting and art.
Plans for several new cruisers in Washington emerge as a 14,001 ton design with heavy batteries and casemate arrangements. The proposal features turrets abandoned for casemates, a layout of four turrets with two forward and two aft, and a main battery of 22 heavy rifles.
The article discusses stronger armor and engines for ships, the threat of submarine boats to harbor defenses, and the strategic shift if submarines prove successful. It notes the risk to battleships, the need for new protective devices, and the role of national prestige in naval innovation.
Travelers guide lists low fare tickets via the Burlington and Pere Marquette routes to Buffalo, Portland, Denver, and other points. Includes home seekers excursions, through coach and sleeper service, and limited-time return windows. Also promotes Grand Trunk and Pan-American routes, plus tourist publications and an ad for Chamberlain's remedy and other local medical ads.
Proceedings in chancery of the circuit court announce sale of parcels of land in Mooksiamo and Du hols states, by order of a decree. The sale seeks the highest bidder for described tracts in the city of Rockee, to begin on the sixth Monday of September, AD 1901, at the Rockee County courthouse, with notices to defendants and a requirement to appear.
The county court in Kesex Inland Illinois appoints an administrator for the estate of Allunda W fut. Tum late of Rock Island County. Notice given for attendance at the October term to have the same adjusted. Attendance requested. July date noted.
Special Master in Chancery announces foreclosure actions in Rock Island County Illinois. Notices include The Home Building and Loan Association and Cairns v Home Building and Loan. Public sale of described land parcels to satisfy decrees set for August in Rock Island City location.
In the Circuit Court in Chancery at the Home Building district the case of Laan Amociavon versus George A. AD and others proceeds by sale under a decree entered July and August dates. The sale takes place at the designated city location, with the hour of one o'clock in the afternoon, and is conducted by sackwon & Hurst, Attys for the State and defendants.
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