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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

2

Daily terms and local notices from Rock Island county

Terms listed for the Daily and Weekly editions with subscription rates. Names appear as municipal or ward supervisors and local officials such as Bouireiet Bris, Henry Te Wheelan, and Ward members. The fragmentary text mentions correspondence, real names for publications, and election ward references in Rock Island county.

Rock Island Hupervisor Auleane Schilling Eiret Boireiet BRIS William Ackermass Edward Watersveld Grohie Walter Henry Te Wheelan Datel Marc EY

Debate Over Porto Rico Trade Tariffs and U.S. Policy

The Chicago Times-Herald editorial attacks a proposed free trade stance with Porto Rico, arguing tariffs should be removed and Porto Rican goods given free access to the United States. It cites Republican leaders and officials weighing consequences for the 1900 presidential campaign and U.S. sovereignty in Caribbean markets.

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Democratic ticket wins in Canton amid tariff talk

A Sanctioned tone news note from Canton Ohio reports a Democratic win amid debates on the Porto Rican tariff and U S policy. It cites Senator Foraker comments on the president shifting views, and notes a dignified senate passage as Gallinger and Pen offer remarks on the Quay case.

Foraker Hanus

Pan American Exposition Buffalo 1901 Electrical Triumph

The Pan American Exposition to be held in Buffalo in 1901 will showcase spectacular electrical illuminations, grand buildings, and horticultural displays. Prominent features include innovative night lighting, vast grounds, and a bold effort to transmit Niagara River power over distance without loss.

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Imperialism debate in Congress over Philippine bill sparks anger

The Veratious Philippines notes Senator Spooner’s bill to keep the president as autocrat of the islands amid insurrection. It accuses the administration of ignoring Congress duties and provoking war taxation and army costs. The Springfield Register says the public opposes McKinley’s expansion and fears further imperialist policy.

Philippines Spooner Senate Congress Islands Springfield Register

Truste May Be Fight Plan by Newspaper Association

The American Newspaper Publishers Association held a New York meeting last week to combat the paper trust in Congress. It denounced pulp prices rising from 40 to 100 percent, urging Congress to investigate and remedy the situation. Meanwhile Bell Telephone in Mt. Clemens acquired New State stock, signaling a 10 percent rent rise and a wage cut for linemen, amid broader labor cost pressures.

American Newspaper Publishers’ Association New York Congress Coimgress Mt. Clemens Mich Bell Felephone Company New State Company Labor Compendium

United States War Policy versus Humanitarian Crises

Opinion rattles imperial policy contrasting US actions in the Philippines with hunger in Porto Rico and India. The piece accuses leaders of favoring conquest over relief, noting 52 million Indians starving while troops fight in the Philippines and aid is blocked for Puerto Rico. It frames America as risking famine at home and abroad.

Evening Journal Great Britain Transvaal India United States Philippine Islands Porto Rico Philippines South Africa

Executor's Notice for William Stewart estate in Rock Island

Multiple probate notices from Rock Island Illinois announce executors for William Stewart, Alber­tina M Detjens, and other estates. They require creditors to file claims by May term and debtors to settlements, with appearances set in Rock Island County Court. The notices name executors and dates around May first terms and indicate immediate payment requests where applicable.

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