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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1900
Page
2
The Argus invites readers to submit letters with real names for publication and states that political or argumentative pieces must carry the author’s name. It notes no religious material will be printed and calls for correspondence from Rock Island County residents.
A political notice lists Democratic nominees for national and Illinois state offices including William J Bryan and Adlai Stevenson for national tickets and Samuel Alschuler Elmer Perry James F O’Donnell George S B Parsons M F Dunlap James Todd Schwartz Arles Hliss Dillnois Julia Holmes Smith L. De Forrest. It also notes county ticket contrasts, campaign criticism of Republicans, and Roosevelt speech retellings from Parsons Kansas Eclipse.
The piece argues the Illinois state party poll favoring McKinley is likely false and notes widespread belief in Chicago that Bryan actually carried Illinois. It describes distrust of Carnegie as a factor and questions the Republicans’ motive to claim a victory.
An Anderson Indiana dispatch reports Flory Toms, Pennsylvania Glass manager and major stockholder, will back Bryan and the Democratic ticket after opposing the Republicans. He cites growing trust power threatening small manufacturers. Toms’ plant employs 300 and he is linked to Hartford City glass interests and a new Terre Haute plant.
Ex governor Altgeld praised the turnout as the year’s best meeting in Cleveland last Saturday night. He told reporters Ohio is safe for Bryan unless fraud appears, and offered a biting take on Hanna’s trusts stance, likening it to a man defending a stolen kettle with three contradictory claims.
A decades old charge claims President McKinley was made an honorary member of Chicago's Bricklayers Union in 1899 to aid a union bid for a Chicago post office project. The piece argues the honor was temporary and used for campaign leverage, while criticizing partisan motives and labor stance. It notes contractors' aims to dismantle unions and questions the president's sympathy if any for labor versus employers.
S E Kiser of Cleveland Leader shares how Riley's writing brings red blooded realism to everyday life. The author recalls personal hardship from his son’s departure and finds solace in Riley’s characters and verse.
The piece argues President McKinley hindered labor reform, blocking the 8 hour bill and anti trust amendments. It accuses him of siding with trusts, failing to support unions, and deploying troops in Idaho amid martial law. Roosevelt is referenced as a counterpoint in western states.
The Times, Thetsburg Post reports that expectations are Bryan will carry the mountain states as he did in 1898 based on current sentiment and historical precedent.
Famous American novelist William Dean Howells will serve as a literary adviser to Harper & Bros. He will revive the Easy Chair department in Harper's Magazine and contribute critical articles to the North American Review. Harper & Bros. also secure rights to Howells future works. The Easy Chair was established in 1851 with Donald G. Mitchell as its first incumbent.
A national suffrage bazaar will open in New York City the first week in December with state booths and displays for Lacey Stone Susan B Anthony Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Donations include a quilt from Susan B Anthony and a decorated vase from Mrs Pannia J Wheat.
Travelers are told of rail options from Rock Island and Chicago via the D R I N W and C and N W lines. The C R I P will sell round trip tickets Oct 16 good 21 days at 12 to many Kansas Nebraska and other western points, 14 to Oklahoma and Indian Territory, 24 to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo. D R I N W sells homeseekers tickets to Iowa Nebraska Colorado Minnesota the Dakotas and NW points at one fare plus 2 with sale on first and third Tuesdays.
The British Medical Institute opens a permanent branch at 1623 Third Avenue offering three months of free medical services to invalids, including consultations, examinations, and minor surgeries, through October 16. Dr T O Felts leads the staff. hours 9 am to 8 pm. home treatment by mail optional.
Promoters announce an upcoming shop at 1719 Second Avenue offering up to date costumes. They plan to serve customers starting October 1 with short order garment production and a satisfaction guarantee. Diamond Garment Car TER School remains open six days a week for cut and fit training under Co B Ward, manager.
The notice urges buyers to choose Frazer coal for better heating and fewer ashes. It argues experience saves money, noting the coal cooks well and produces little clinker, unlike the last lot.
Master in chancery Elwin E. Pamenta orders a public sale of property in Rock Island County to satisfy a court decree in case Edmore H. Staford vs Clara Connor et al. The sale, at two o clock in the afternoon on October 27, will be at the east door of the court house in Stock Island to the highest cash bidder.
Public notice in Rock Island County Court September term 1900 announces a petition to probate the last will and testament of Jacob Fromm deceased. Heirs named include Caroline Fromm Catha Hofman Fre Fromm Rosina Gross and many others with residences listed. hearing set for 10 o clock September 18 at the Rock Island Court House to show cause why the will should not be probated.
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