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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
2
The Argus announces daily and weekly publication from Rock Island with a subscription rate of nine dollars per year in advance. Communications must include real names. political or argumentative pieces may be printed with attention to soliciting input from every township in Rock Island County.
Historical ballot slate lists M W Battles as Assistant Supervisor and Zohn Steeds Asenior Curis SchaAnore Collector with nominees Pred Whisler Robert C Beck William Eckermann Henry L Wheelan Daniel Maroney John W Lawhead including various listed candidates for the city township ticket.
Editorials and quotes from McKinley era discussions argue for free trade between the United States and Porto Rico, criticizing the 15 percent tariff as unconstitutional and harmful. Supporters warn the tariff could decide the presidential race and shift House control, while opponents call for removing duties to restore fair access.
The piece reviews a potential Leary appointment, Washington power dynamics, and imperialism concerns. It notes Dennis Davenport’s return to the Democratic fold, Asseam Hewitt’s critique of iron ore duties benefiting Carnegie, and Seaton Schroeder’s selection to succeed Leary. It cites a Porto Rico tariff protest letter opposing imperial expansion and urging passage defeat of the bill.
Walter Wellman in the Chicago Times-Herald reports that Senator Beveridge was persuaded not to deliver his planned senate speech on Porto Rican legislation. The administration fears the tariff issue and the political impact, while observers note the situation reveals inward tensions within the party.
The Indiana senator faces heavy party pressure as free trade with Porto Rico looms in the Senate. Despite backing free trade, Beveridge may delay his speech to avoid embarrassing the party while noting his constituents favoring the policy. Veteran lawmakers fear public alarm and harm to the party, yet want a prompt, workable path.
Marion Rooke, manager for T M Thompson, 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago, reports severe cold left her sleepless and unfit for work. She praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy used by a milliner, noting rapid relief and her full recovery. Sold by all druggists.
Advertisement touts Green's August Flower as the largest medicine sale worldwide. It claims the remedy cures indigestion biliousness and dull feelings by cleansing the system, regulating the liver, and stimulating nerves. It urges readers to try a few doses and notes sample bottles are free at T. H. Thomas.
Transfers list reveals Lorenzo Parmenter heirs to Willard Parmenter $525 and several other property transfers. Henry Smull to Carrie Cross, James Quinn to Henry Smull, George Wagner to Susanna Gansett, John Drury to Bram hall heirs, Mary Brennan to S L Stafford, Henry Smith to George Edwards. Properties include blocks in Rock Island and Moline with prices ranging from $50 to $4,500.
IT IS VERY SCIENTIFIC A Few of the Many Points of Excellence Not to Be Found Among Others Morrow's Kid-ne-oids a scientific preparation with testimonials and instructions for use The second item details a local Rock Island Illinois election notice listing wards officers and polling places with dates and street addresses for registration and voting.
The Davenport Iowan reports a home seekers excursion via the New Line with dates February 20 March 6 20 April 5 and 17. One fare plus 2 to Northwestern Iowa through multiple states and British Columbia. Contact Geo W Wood J D Sperry or L Berry for information. Also notices Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure colds with 25 cent price and E W Groves signature on each box.
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