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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented early 20th century political montage discusses state tickets, gubernatorial mentions, and party tensions. It cites William Jennings Bryan, Indiana, Missouri, and Kentucky figures, with critiques of labor, reform, and party dynamics amid a broad national election climate.
A large crowd gathered last night to see Theodore Roosevelt on a public street show in New York. The former Rough Rider and current political figure impressed with earnestness and impetuosity, though fatigue and overwork showed in his delivery. Report notes strong Republican backing and the appeal of his wartime fame.
The national committees of the democratic peoples and silver republican publics unite in a loose chain system from Hey a and girls willing to give 2 cents to the fund to assist in maintaining the country from importation. Organizing the Morgan and Stevensen Juvenile Campaign Club, with many forwards by those receiving chemfur letters. Names sent to Hagenc rimmith r on At 406 Washington Ave Chicago will be placed on a roll of banner.
Reports to Rt. Duad Co show nine months of current year commercial failures at 7,451 with 6,301 for the same period in 1899, while tax and trade indicators suggest battle between prosperity rhetoric and actual business results. Akron editor Lois Baghald notes a GOP framing of prosperity despite rising failures and wariness about the economy.
A critical and politically charged critique targets Hanna and his allies, accusing them of suppressing the working class while pleasing speculators and army suppliers. The author denounces imperialist denial of progress and warns against propertarian rule, urging cautious political reform before embracing proposed change.
In Kaney City Roosevelt attacks Richard Croker as an ice trust ally and critic. Croker replies defending republicans and denouncing Roosevelt as a faker. He admits modest stock purchases but disavows any control of the ice trust and accuses Hanna of buying votes for Bryan.
The American Boy magazine announces a January issue with 32 illustrated pages full of stories. Highlights include Who's All Right Train, a school tale, Sydney and the Jar Fairy, Hero of Finming Creek, and Three Boss in the Mountains. Also notes Paris exposition letters, boy investments, stamp and coin departments, and the Hog's Library section. Subscription is $1 per year.
Fraternal Tribunes reports new tribunals formed in Woodstock and Freeport in northern Illinois. Deputies W Smith and G A Smith secured 35 new members for Rock Island Tribunal No. 21, while tribunes express gratifying conditions and active fall work. Rexdale to speak in Bloomington as the October issue of The Fraternal Tribune goes to members.
London Ost 6 A dispatch from Roberts reports daily rising prisoner totals now near 16000 Commandant Muller has surrendered to Clery Dirkson and others head to surrender A detachment of the London Irish tried to surprise a Boer party near Sulfonstown but withdrew after three hours of heavy fighting with six men wounded Boers suffered heavy losses
St Paul October 6 L B Curts known as Sam of Posen files for bankruptcy stating debts of 117000 with assets listed. The document notes a public notice of letters uncalled for at the Rock Island post office and features a mix of ads and short anecdotes about cures and quotations.
British physicians examine Petar and WIE at a site on AS Third Avenue. Report notes their claws are studied by several doctors without money or price, reflecting a curious medical or symbolic scene.
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