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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary text warns all communications of political or religious character must carry real names for publication. Mentions advisories about notes from every ship affiliation and a county name, with unclear dates or authority.
Announcement by Ldesire 19 declaring candidacy for the democratic nomination for town collector at the next election. He seeks support from friends who believe he is deserving, thanking supporters and indicating readiness to serve.
The text recounts Theodore Roosevelt’s senate days and the Senate’s debate on cloture. It describes gallery reactions, the gavel scene, and party dynamics as 51 Republicans, 31 Democrats, 4 independents and 14 vacancies shape the confrontation. Democrats argue the gag rule weaponizes majority power under a Republican agenda.
Footlight flashes announce a long running minstrel performance at Harper’s theatre Beach and Bowers. The large company, famed for revues and novelties, will present Quo Vadis and Other People’s Money with a faithful Nero portrayal and a strong cast including Petronius Vinicius Ursus Aulus Plautius Lygia Poppius Pomponia Eunice and more. The Bartis and Bartle houses will feature the same troupe in subsequent performances with Mr Leroyle’s company delivering the popular Edward Wing Towne comedy and a New York success unit in rotating bills.
Removal of old No 7 frame school building and brick structures at multiple avenues to be completed in sixty days. Notices include bids deadline March 12 and various legal name-change applications for local residents and corporations in Rock Island County Illinois, with dates and court terms.
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