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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1900

Page

2

Democratic National Ticket And Convention Notes

A long market of political notices outlines Democratic and Republican tickets in Illinois, with names like Bryan Stevenson Perry O'Donnell Parsons Dunlap Todd Kenworthy Dow and a call for a Democratic convention at Rock Island court house on August 3 to nominate a representative. It includes scattered national political commentary and notes on prizefighting law changes.

William J. Brya Adlai FE Stevenson Samuel Alschuler Elmer E Perry James F.o'donnell George K. Parsons S Bliss Fain Juia Suarh Siste S. R Kenworthy Andrew C. Dow Court House Hock Island Lamote Spd Jaald

Three champions era in boxing history outlined

The text notes Corbett McCoy set for August 80, a Fitzsimmons Sharkey winner would challenge for Isuvels, and Jim Jeffries’ title as the goal. It claims Sullivan’s defeat began boxing’s golden age with rivals like Corbett Fitzsimmons McCoy Sharkey Jeffries, surpassing earlier greats Slavin Kilrain Peter Jackson and Charley Mitchell.

Nhe Corbett McCoy Jim Jeffries Sullivan Gladistors Fitzsimmons Sharkey Jeffries

Dewet Joins Delaney In Remote Transvaal Fastness

Gen Dewet, after marching from Caledon with several hundred men, has grown his band to about 7000 and joined Delaney west of Pretoria. British commanders Kitchener and Methuen face a difficult chase as Boer fighters use night mobility and inaccessible terrain to evade large, speed-equipped columns. The struggle highlights the stubborn resistance and grim subjugation task in the Transvaal frontier.

South Africa Dewet Kitchener Methuen Caledon Iix Delaney Pretoria

Mills to Cut Wages Four Days Weekly at Pawtucket Plant

The J and P Coates Thread Company plans a four day workweek for 2,100 operatives at Pawtucket mills, effective immediately, reducing production a third and lowering earnings as the English controlled trust tightens output. other Rhode Island thread mills and area cotton plants are expected to follow.

J. & P. Coates Thread Company, Limited Pawtucket

Imperialism and atrocity claims in Philippine conflict debate

The text questions U S conduct in the Philippines, arguing cruelty by American troops, calls for protest against imperialism, and cites a New York World report of U S troops shelling a village in Mingatay Luzon, with one soldier killed and decapitated and a village left in ruins.

Mick Inter Villace New York Maing Kore Croruleta Mingatay Luzon United States Ziunhest Oroquleta Diroguleta Sinperlaken

Arnica Salve and Kidney Cure Advertisements

Twenty nine officers and men report Becklen's Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises cuts wounds and sore feet. Also claims it treats burns skin eruptions and piles at 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed. Hartz Ullemeyer druggists sell. Also promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for backaches caused by kidney disorder available from druggists.

Becklen Hartz & Ullemeyer

Revenues and taxes spark civil discourse on war costs

The Jackson Patriot cites President McKinley’s remark that revenues are abundant and questions why the public bears rising taxes. It argues taxes fund war costs and contractor losses, noting eightieth of revenue supports war expenses and that shipper, telegraph, and consumer taxes fall on individuals rather than companies. The piece urges citizen rights and national honor in policy debates.

McKinley Peter McKinney

Crisis and cures in a restless republic era

A collection of passages from historical advertisements and monitions. Endorsed remedies tout electric bitters and August Flower as cures for female and nervous ailments. Letters praise Grain-O as coffee substitute and Foley’s Kidney Cure for kidney pain. A mass of public notices and casual commentary closes with medical and political rhetoric of the era.

Legal Publication Notice in Rock Island County Court

Publication notice for the September term 1900 in Rock Island County Court. Reynolds Hays seeks sale of estate land to pay debts. non residents Joseph Hays Emery Hays and William Hays Jr. must appear. multiple heirs named in chancery suits and notices of non residence. Also mentions Micall Morris vs unknown heirs of Buckley and a master sale in foreclosure of Andrew Pearson's estate.

State of Mines Rock Island County I County Court Reynolds Hays Hass Joseph Hays Wit Hays Joan Hays Emery Hass William P. Hays Martha Ryan Emery Hays Wiliam Haren Wiliam Hays, Jr William Hays Rock Island Rock Isind Ilinois Joseph Hers Said H. B. Honnarp Searle & Marshall Iinois A. D Micall I Morris Patrick Buckley Margaret Muckley Anna Carlson Benjamin McKay Joan Huckley Mary Murphy Margaret Maroney Daniel Buckley James Mucley Cathe Tine Buckley William J. Huckley Wertha Foer Aiba’ Beckiey Martin Buckley A.J. Harris Warren Buckley Henry Muckley Charles Thuckley Bridget Nanan John Nanan Appa Nupas John Minke Larkin Spencer & Case County of Tillnois Adams Street Orleans Street Weston Datel Buckley James Buckley Patrick Huckley John Huckley Catherine Muckley William L. Huckley Nervha Fisher Annie Buckley Martin Muckley Henry Buckley Charles Buckley A. J. Hartix A. D C Ie Buckley James Buckey UbkuoWnein Jobe Buckley Catherine Muckiey William L. Buckley Bertha Fisher Annie Huckley Warren Huckiey Danied Huckles Henry Buskley Charles Muckiey A. J Bharris Benjamin McMay Spencer & Cases Kock Island of Athels Amy Guence W. Gamat D.E Cramer Compiatzant Jackson & Hurst Circwit Court Elmore H. Stafford Clara Connor Thomas G. Connor Mauritz Pearson Anns Pearson Arthur Pearson Andrew Pearson Ewart Stock Island Hispols Lotten Wiliam A Chancery State of Mines County of Rock Circuit Court Mary J Meiara George L. Melvig George L. Meivis Anid George I. Meivig Auall Ms County City of Rock Amawumace Thingis Ada Smith Arthur Smith Hazel Hen’ Ter Thomas Moore George Mon George Moore Roch Tland Minis Rook Island Kock Sland Keck Tiieols Doly A.D Enry Curtis Mipplalmant State of Minds Margaret A. Williams Ovid David F Willams Lavin Monpty David de Williamn Reck Island David E. Williams Huck Lltnels Wits George W.gambli Hedda Charlotta Swenson Pees Hedda Charlotta Swanson Illinois Rook End Crtoter Cislmamgalass Noid Asgas, Bwannon Administratriz Jacknom & Home Attorneys

British Doctors Offer Free Three Month Treatment In Rock Island

A 1002 Second Avenue branch of the British Medical Institute open to all. Eminent physicians offer free consultation, examination, and minor surgeries for three months until Sept. 4, excluding medicines. No charges will be made. cure guaranteed in all cases. Office hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not open Sundays.

British Medical Institute Second Avenue E. Valentine Heaton Fnstitute

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