Democratic Convention Plans for Rock Island Area in 1900
Public notice announces a Democratic convention to meet at the Rock Island courthouse on Thursday August 2 1900 to nominate a representative for the eleventh congressional district and handle other business. Delegates allocated by county reflect private Democratic votes for Bryan and Sewall in the recent election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Svand
Ingle
Iocibek Thurday
Offine Wi
Ryan
Sewal
Mercer
Hock Island
Whiteside
Knos
Gisogenel
Aes
Henry Vans
Bounty Paid for Largest Wolf Tract Record
A report notes 222 pelts including 244 gray wolf and 7 coyote, with a total bounty of $510. This amount marks the largest wolf bounty ever paid to a single person known to the public.
Maryland Race Signals Shift in 1900 Ballot
Senator Wellington predicts at least a 15000 majority for Bryan in Maryland while remaining a Republican. General Grosvenor estimates favor Democrats. Maryland swung McKinley 1896 by 146975 to 104745 for Bryan, implying a 47000 vote swing needed for a Bryan victory if the trend repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Maryland
Bryan
McKinley
Grosvenor
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Hoar
Republic or Empire in Republican ranks during the Chinese war
Two Illinois figures decry imperialism and the shift from Jeffersonian republicanism to Hamiltonian governance. Arthur W. Leslie of Mount Pulaski laments imperial aims in Porto Rico and the Philippines and the rise of trusts. Leonard K. Sergin of Logan County repudiates imperialism, warns of monarchy, urges opposition to sending soldiers abroad, and distrusts new voters as slaves or vassals.
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Republic
Empire
England
Arthur W. Leslie
Mount Pulaski
Porto Rico
Philippines
Roggland
Republican Party
McKinley
Senate
House
Leonard K. Sergin
Logan County
Illinois
Jefferson on Expansion Views From Founding Letters
The article cites Jefferson's letters from October 1525 and August 1520 arguing for American strategic independence. It emphasizes a hemispheric focus, opposing European entanglement and colonial ambitions, and notes his 1808 Louisiana purchase message favoring policies favoring the Americas.
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Europe
America
North
Cuba
Gulf
Louisiana Purchase
Americas
Short Time and Fall Dinner Pails
The piece decries short time work in major industries, contrasting factory cuts with party politics. It cites Pennsylvania miners, New Jersey silk mills, and Massachusetts shoe shops, arguing trusts reduce wages via half or quarter time while insisting on industry and reform through populist economic critique. It urges workingmen to consider Bryan.
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New York Journal
Republican Callipaire
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller College
Chicago
Massachusetts
Brockton
Lawrence
Lowell
Lynn
Haverhill
Douglass
New Jersey
Iron and Steel Trusts
Republican Party
Trust4
Bryan
McKinley
Literary Notes in the Engineering Magazine Critique
The leading article by Hon John Barrett discusses the China crisis and its implications for engineers urging unity among industrial nations led by Britain and the United States. The issue features illustrated papers on Leadville mining, British heavy motor vehicles, Paris locomotive exhibits, electric mining machinery, steam engine recording, machine shop organization, water power governance, and reviews of engineering literature.
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Engineering
John Barrett
China
Great Britain
United States
Mr. Barrett
Cathay
Thomas Tonge
Fred W. Maynard
Charles Rous-Marten
Sydney F. Walker
Kipper
Diemer
Cassel
Francis Lowell
Brooks Adams
Russia
Cundee
Oklahoma
Canon Rawnsley
Tolstoi
Margarethe Muller
Gerhart Hauptmann
I Canon
Everett
James Martineau
Ogden
Trent
Old Southern
Fernald
Japan
The Jigamarer Jigamaree Jokes On Network Yoke
A clipped note from the St Louis Post-Dispatch touts the jigamaree as a fashionable lace work yoke scene. It mocks seasonal wit and social networks with playful phrases about Blanche Meme and Marie wearing the accessory at festive gatherings.
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Sweet Blanche
Meme
Marie
A Try ing Position Rock Island Readers Will Appreciate This Advice
A local advice feature shares how to relieve itching from piles or eczema. F A Scott, a retired farmer, praises Doan's Ointment after using it from Marshall Fisher's drug store. He reports rapid relief and a cure with brief continued use. Doan's Ointment sold by dealers. 40 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U S sale agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
F. A. Scott
Fifth
Dean
Marshall & Fisher's
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Chance of a lifetime for invalids to be cured free
A British Medical Institute branch at 1002 Second Avenue offers three months of free medical services for all invalids who call before September 4. Includes consultation, examination, advice, and minor surgeries with no charges during the period. Dr E Valentine Heaton leads the institute. hours 9 am to 8 pm. Sundays closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
British Medical Institute
E. Valentine Heaton
Notice of Increase of Capital Stock Peoples Power Co Rock Island
Notice is given that at a special meeting of stockholders of the Peoples Power Company held in Rock Island Illinois on August 18th the capital stock was increased from 300000 to 600000 dollars and the number of shares from 3000 to 6000. Certificates of change were filed with the Secretary of State and the Rock Island County Recorder. CHARTES O. Nason President Sauce S. Davis Secretary.
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Otive
Peoples Power Company
Rock Island
Ilino
Sal Corporation
County of
Rock Isard
Liinvis
Secretary of State Aid
Recorder of Deeds
Chartes O. Nason
Sauce S. Davis
Notice of Publication In Chancery Rock Island suit
In Rock Island County Circuit Court a Chancery suit titled Rock Island Plow Company v Ada Smith Arthur Smith Myrtle Hensler Hazel Hensler Thomas Moore George Moore and unknown owners of part of Lot 7 Block 4 Lower addition Rock Island Illinois is published. Defendants are notified to appear and answer by the first day of the next term at the Rock Island courthouse.
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State of
Linnots
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Rock Island Plow Company
Ada Smith
Arthur Smith
Myrtle Hensier
Hazel Hensler
Thomas Moore
George Moore
Moore
Said George Moore
Ilinois
Chicago
Sloore
Hook Island
Eas
Illinois
Pear
Rock
Huo Island
Tilinnis
Areompislal
Hock Island
Italy
Daines
Gawste Cleré
Hess Cratis
Soillci
Mie
Nese
Rok Island Cours
A.D. Vay
Mieul J. Morrises
Patrick Huckley
Malluret Buckley
Anes Carlon
Benjamin McKay
Joan Buckley
Mary Murphy
Margaret Whey
Patrick Hucnley
Manelchives
James Buckley
Catherne Buckley
Willam L. Buckley
Bertha Fisher
Anna Buckiey
Martin Buckley
A.J. Harris
Warren Huckey
Bariel Buckiey
Henry Muckles
Charles Buckley
Sridget Nunan
John Nunas Acie Nunac
John Biske Larkin
Spencer & Cases
County of
Adams Street
Orleds Streat
Daniel Buckley
Patrick Buckley
No Buckley
Margaret Maroney
Catherin Huckley
Willams L. Buckley
Betha Fisher
Annie Buckley
Warren Buckley
Daniel Huckley
Henry Buckley
A. J. Harris
Kncx
Notle
James
Matrick Hucktey
Margaret Maroney Sedt
Cathrine Ruckey
William Buckley
Annie Huckley
Daviel Iuckies
Orleina Street
Adamy Street
Goodon W. Gaware
D. F Citawex
Arg
Bith
A. D
Jamson & Hurst
State of Mitds
Inehapeery
Kamere H. Staterd
Clara Connor
Thomas G. Conner Maurice Pearson
Anna Pearson
Abbu Pearson
Andrew Pearmea
Natiece
Rock Biand
Ivand
Lauks
Kno
William A. Nourve
Finois
A.D
Elwls E. Parmestrr
Rork Island
Jackson & Mrs
Chancery
Mitncis
of Rock Inaca
Mats J. Melvin
George L. Melvin
Chanery
Agidarit
Pene L
Melvin
Ramed
Ing
Clert Gr
Leleutt
Noitlce
Circuit Court of
Y. Gamble
Minnols
A.D. Ian
Margaret A. William Ve David
Wiliams
Anne
Eult Court of Amid Hoek
Moare
David F Wilders
Erat Alamara
Margaret A. Willams
Mirouteniurt
Rock Island Cou Cerry
Fed
Willams
Whull
Hoek
Anid
Hork IM
Hock Iuiart
Timats
Rocky Mountain
Masieer
Mealcine Co
Madison
Mark Cut
Peryonaly
Public notice in Rock Island County court term records
Legal notices from Rock Island County Court docket pages dated 1900 announce affidavits of non residence for defendants Joseph Hays Emers Hays Johns Emery Hass William Hays Jesse Hays and others. They state petitions to sell estate real estate in Rock Island County to pay debts with summons issued and compulsory appearances required in September term.
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Joseph Hays
Mers Hays Willista Hays, Jr
Plaintif
Mids Hays
Wiliam Hays
Saul Counte Court of
Hoek
Sland
Secnor
Rock Island
Hilness
Sald
He Bolden
Court House
Hook Island
Rock Island Court
Hines OW
Uless You
Figery Huss
Wiliam Mays, Jr
Stall
Rock Ishind County
Ilinois
HH Heranano
Searle & Marstard
Solieiters
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Elmer E Perry
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George B. Parsons
James Todd
Osechwariz University of Chaliss Ulinois
Sulia Houstes
Spirit County
R. Kenworthy
Andrew C. Dow
J. & Larkin
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New York
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Capt. Coghlan
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Scotlan
Heary County
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Highboy Johnson
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Rapid City
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Publication Notices
the Canning Company
Sears
Quaker Thi and
Imuiement Company
Cleve
Jane Uhle
Wasrenert
Michell & Lynde
P.m
Argus
Unio Illuminating Company
Macsfield
Ohio
P.O. Box
Philidelphia Pa
Universal
Philadelphi
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Egond Avenue
Wanteo
Nineteenth Street
Ark
W. Durham
First Avenue
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Twenty-fourth Avenue
Moline
S. A. Kenson
Third Avenue
Lan
Hammond Puckin Company
Wrastic
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Fifteenth Street
Court, House
Twenty-eighth Street
Hull& Ci
Twelfth Street
South Rock Island
Gordon &Sowman
Seventeenth Street
Hargain
Reat
Fuser
Fifth Avenue
Miucit
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Twelfth Avenues
Akous
Asale
Aoxis
Heventh
Twelfth Streets
Donaldson'’s Law Factory
Fok
Plessant
Minnie
Pitth
Milan
McEnnry
B. J. Burns
Mitchell & Lynde
Sixth Avenue
Twenty
Elmeyons
Smith Premier
Harper House
Commercial House Barbershop
Enos James
John Marshall Law School
I. Pa
Jewett
Sean
Aidge
JOH
Eat
Nols
Shventh Avenue
Stelford
Jackson & Hurst
Thirteenth Avenue
Thirty-eight
B. Guyer
Mitchell Lynde
Second Suor
Tad Homer
Rhira Avenue
Genneman
Seventh Avenue
Virginia
Comer Thirteenth Street
Second Avenu
Lostenear Perry Ganding
Huntain
W. L. Coyne
W. H Eastman
Seeavenue
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Slairvoyant
M&s
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Dhyces Port
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Main Street
Havenport
Davenport
Hareson Street
Adam Alima
al. Street
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