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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
2
The Argus notes that all communications of political or religious nature must bear real names for publication. Correspondents from every town in Rockland county are urged to sign with authentic identities.
A Democratic senatorial convention for Illinois Thirty third district Henry and Rock Island counties is called to meet at Cambridge court house on Tuesday October 2 14 at am to nominate candidates for the general assembly and conduct other business. Delegation is one per 20 votes cast in 184 presidential election. Andrew B Anderson sec. Sept 19 100. The remainder presents editorials and political attacks on trusts and party stances referencing William J Bryan and tariff issues, with criticisms of Republican claims and references to local concerns.
The passage warns that regional imitations copy the outside of Dodd's Kidney Pills but lack the genuine Dodd's, urging consumers not to be deceived as counterfeit products ride on the brand’s reputation. It emphasizes that only Dodd's Kidney Pills are authentic, and imitators offer no real value.
The article critiques Illinois and national politics, noting figures like Dick Yates and Bryan and criticizing economic and industrial policies. It highlights steel mill closures in Joliet, Indiana House outcomes, and Massachusetts urban growth. It also mentions Kickham Scanlan’s name-change proposal and Admiral Watson’s Philippine retention stance.
The article reviews straw vote schemes used by the Republican Organization to show party strength, noting failed attempts on trains and in cars. It portrays Mark Hanna appealing to J Pierpont Morgan to halt the coal strike, arguing labor's organizing rights are central to industrial disputes and political leverage. Literary notes profile W L Taylor, a prolific illustrator with a self-directed, stable career.
In the National Tribune account from Washington DC, two veterans of the Tth Illinois cavalry, Lieut. William M. Moore of New Bethlehem Pennsylvania and Joseph J. Murray of Geneseo Illinois, recount being fired upon by Gen. Forrest during a 1864 Tennessee rear-guard action. Moore saved Murray after a volley hit Murray’s head, and Forrest’s shot struck Murray as Moore tried to identify the attacking force. The men later reunited in Chicago after 74 years.
Gossip swirls over the disappearance of H. J. Bushe assistant superintendent of Central Union Telephone and Miss Florence Ball an operator in Jacksonville. Bushe left his wife and daughter and Ball followed. both are missing with elopement suspected though Ball’s relatives deny it and say she is on vacation. Mrs Bushe and daughter left for Chicago amid marital strife and a near shooting incident.
Public notice of final settlement and foreclosure in Rock Island County Illinois. Andrew Pearson estate and others named. Sale ordered for October 27 at 2 PM at the east door of Rock Island Court House to satisfy a decree from July 14 1900.
The British Medical Institute at 1623 Third Avenue invites the public to call and consult nine British doctors in difficult cases. Their services will be rendered free to all who call before October 16.
C B Ward announces a new dressmaking establishment at 1719 Second Avenue opening in October offering up to date costumes and fast garment turning. The shop promises short orders and guaranteed satisfaction with service six days a week and a growing tailoring class nearby.
Notice to heirs and interested parties that a petition for probate of Jacob Fromm deceased was filed September 21 1900 in Rock Inland County Milnals. Named heirs include Caroline Fromm Catherine Hofman Frederick Fromm Mary Siebers and others. Court action to probate and details of legatees and related parties are noted.
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