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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
2
Public notices announce poll arrangements and representative character for publication. Correspondece from every town appears with ward designations Second Third Fourth Fifth and Seventh Wards. Aldermen named include William Bokermann Edward Bauernseal and others with including Lawhead plus local official references.
Fragmented excerpts show editorials and speeches debating tariff policy and free trade with Spain, Cuba, and Porto Rico. References include McKinley, 1890s era figures, and calls for removal of duties, with political rhetoric about party loyalty and constitutional limits.
The piece criticizes McKinley’s stance on Porto Rico tariffs and the war in South Africa, arguing for justice over alms and accusing Republicans like Henry Cabot Lodge of pushing imperial policies. It highlights election rhetoric, campaign funds, and debates over a colonial system while warning against abandonment of pledges and the risks of annexation.
Amid a heated caucus, leaders endorsed an open fight over imperial ambitions and Porto Rico status. The piece argues for bold public confrontation to win, noting several free traders joined the move and accusing the McKinley administration of subservience to Britain while praising Consul Macrum for exposing alleged mail censorship in Pretoria and Durban. The text urges full investigation and antiBritish sentiment by the American public.
Women suffer chronic backaches signaling deeper trouble. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy, claiming to improve health and citing grateful letters. Mrs. Pinkham offers free counsel and provides an Lynn, Massachusetts address for readers seeking guidance.
A permanent branch of the British Medical Institute opens at 1002 Second Avenue offering free medical services for three months to all invalids who call before April 15. The staff will consult examine and treat including minor surgeries with no charges during the period. Dr E Valentine Heaton leads the team and hours are 9 pm to 8 pm, closed Sundays.
Natier of Mabfication Chancery State of Illinois by Rock Island County. In the Chewit Court Masterm A.D lie Sarah L Head ve Nelle M Jones W I above the Rock Isha Mutual bulldig Tons Savings association and Edward Kreis In chancery. Affidavit of non residence of Nellie M Jones and W Jones. Complainant filed her bill of complaint in chancery on the lob day of Maren A.D this summons issued returnable first Monday of May A.D ay by law. Nelie af Jones and W Jones must appear on first Monday of May to answer or demur. Decree may be entered according to prayer. Dated Rock Island March 6 1200.
Estate of Aertica M Detjens deceased. Creditors and others with claims must present them and file a proper accounting. Notice requests change of name and lists the court and dates for action in Rock Inland city. Interested parties should appear to contest or present claims by the specified deadline.
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