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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from The Argus lists J. W. Potter and several names including Shields, Scribling, Welsus, Hauersfeld, and Whelan. It references publication terms, political or religious content rules, and subscriber or city notice details with unclear context or complete sentences.
A long debate traces tariff policy toward Porto Rico after cession, arguing for free trade with US markets and abolition of customs duties. Speeches cite McKinley era views, Republican opposition, and calls to align Porto Rico with United States duties, with mentions of figures like Harcourt and Root.
A collage of political snatches covers tariff debates, Puerto Rican questions, and South Africa mediation amid calls for policy clarity. Mentions of campaign literature, the sugar trust reserves, and dissent over Philippine policy appear alongside personal quotes about illnesses and remedies.
Washington dispute shows progress toward increasing militia appropriation from 400000 to 2000000. Col Marsh leads effort to secure time to advance the bill. Adjutant generals across states lobby senators and representatives, aiming to equip militia with better arms during summer encampments. Proponents argue arms can be supplied without direct treasury payments, while stored at armories for state troops.
Notice lists an excursion via the New Line with dates March 6 and 20 and April 5 and 17, detailing routes across Northwestern towns and multiple states and provinces. Includes agent contacts G W Wood and J D Sperry in Rock Island and Davenport, with fares and destination scope across the region. Also mentions a liver health ad and a Rock Island election notice with ward and precinct details. Transfers section records parcel of property changes and parcel transfers in Moline and Rock Island counties.
The British Medical Institute establishes a permanent Rock Island branch at 1002 Second Avenue offering three months of free treatment to invalids who call before April 15. Dr. E Valentine Heaton heads the staff and will supervise with free consultations examinations and minor operations through the period with hours daily except Sunday.
Several executor notices listed for the estates of Edward Hayes La ward Hayes Kieu M Brooks Belh William Stewart Gil In Moore Albertina M Deijens and others. Each notice requires filing claims before the Rock Island County Court during May terms and urges debtors to immediate payment.
Publication notices outline a chancery case in Rock Island county court with defendants named and the complainant's filing. It directs appearance by the first Monday of May and details a sale of real estate under authority of the court, with terms set for the following April and subsequent decree.
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