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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
2
A late 19th century campaign letter criticizes trusts and labor policy, contrasts Bryan and McKinley, and discusses immigration and citizenry. It cites editorials, references to World and Aurora speeches, and weighs political alignments, cautioning readers about slogans and the dangers of monopolistic power.
A Lincoln Nebraska audience heard United States Senator Wellington of Maryland defend the Republican stance while opposing imperialism. He said his twenty year party loyalty remains, and he would rather be a Republican aligned with McKinley or Roosevelt than support imperialist aims.
In Watertown Wisconsin a speaker argues Abraham Lincoln placed the love of liberty in every heart and opposes outsourcing liberty to the Philippines. Samuel Alschuler, Democratic governor candidate, is praised for honesty integrity and leadership on the judiciary committee while Republicans and Democrats acknowledge his merit. Sealed bids for painting the Rock Island courthouse windows and masts are announced with a deadline of October 9.
A noisy show review praises a strong cast and lively singing as a modern farce thrills audiences. Headlines highlight “The House that Jack Built” premiering with a star lineup, while local notices announce stage listings, city improvements, and public bids as the theater scene blends with civic matters.
A permanent branch office of the British Medical Institute opens at 1623 Third Avenue offering free services for three months to all invalids, excluding medicines. Dr Felts leads the team with consultations, examinations, minor surgeries, and candid advice on curable cases, with hours 9 am to 8 pm daily except Sunday.
The fragment lists C B Ward as manager at 17194 Second Avenue with an instruction to expand flout, suggesting a heading or notice element but lacking full context or actionable detail for a complete item.
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