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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from The Aegus includes publication details and a call for communications on topics of public interest. It references weekly and annual rates and mentions correspondence from readers across the Rows Island County, seeking publication of pedial or argumentative material in a local section.
The City Board announces Democratic nominations for multiple offices including Supervisor, Aldermanic, and ward positions. Listed are candidates such as ZOUL, FRED WHISLER, ROBERT BRK, WILLIAM BOKERMARN, and others per the local ticket, with wards noted. The document outlines positions in the First through Fifth Wards and related collector and assessor roles.
Editorial from Chicago Times discussing tariff policy toward Cuba and Porto Rico, criticizing protectionist rhetoric and its impact on markets and prosperity. Names referenced include McKinley, Root, Hoar, and Frisbie, with calls for open trade and fair dealings.
Reported political clashes and legal rulings rush through a chaotic regional bulletin. References to Porto Rico policy, Taylor usurpation case in Kentucky, and factional battles in counties blend with critique of imperial policy and a sweeping trust profits exposé.
The passage discusses a December presidential address criticizing the Filipino struggle for self governance, labeling them barbaric, and referencing a plot to assassinate American soldiers in the Philippines. It notes tariff debate and comments from Kentucky figures about coal and state influence.
From Frankfort the testimony of the en eetean witness, Marked with death and consumption, describes a plot to murder Goebel and to kill enough legislators to secure a Republican majority. Gulden accuses Powers and Taylor of assembling armed mountaineers and preparing the militia to act, with arrests and impending trials threatened amid claims of dangerous national sympathies.
An 1899 tax notice lists due personal taxes and deadlines with penalties for nonpayment. It names Hull & Co as real estate and insurance agents and references Mitchell & Lynde building Room 31. The document cites Hall's Catarrh Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar with testimonials from various users.
An advertisement extols Morrow's Kid-ne-oids or Kid-ne-vids as a scientific kidney remedy. It cites a Springfield chemist, patient testimonials, and instructions for two weeks of treatment. It also mentions a descriptive booklet and distribution via drug stores. The notice then shifts to a local election schedule with wards, polling places, and offices.
Public sale ordered by Rock Inland county court under an administrator's petition to sell real estate of James Pagioeton. Auction set for April at 4 o clock at John J Huntley’s store Andalusia. Property Lot four in block thirty five in the Village of Amidains. Terms cash upon delivery of deed. Dated March 10, 1900. John J Horrissy administrator. Adair Pleasants attorney. Executors notices follow for estates of William Stewart, Philip Moore, and others.
The Young and McCombs Drapery Department touts discounts on curtains and netting, listing prices for Born Isce and 50 inch curtains, tapestry curtains, netting sash, grenadines, serim, and a batch of 24 dozen Tee shirts as part of a spring sale.
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