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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1900
Page
2
In Rock Island County a notice outlines terms for argumentative content and payments. It states ten cents per week and one dollar nine cents per year in advances. It requires all political or religious communications to be signed for publication and warns against printing fictitious captions. Correspondence is solicited from every town.
Monpar October 15 presents a Democratic ticket headed by Tadlat E Stevenson for Governor with Samuel Alschuler as Lieutenant Governor, Elmere Perry as Secretary of State, James F O'Donnell as Auditor, George B Parsons as Treasurer, M F P Dunlap as Attorney General, and Trustees including Joseph Schwartz and Charles Cliss. The piece also cites county and congressional tickets, plus assorted political commentary and quotes on imperialism and the 1898 era.
A fragmentary 1885 reflection warns that postwar corruption will rise, the money power will seek to extend control by exploiting public prejudices, and national wealth is concentrated in few hands, threatening the republic and triggering grave anxiety for the country’s safety.
The New York World calls for a halt in examining specific trials to present findings in a table. The editorial suggests delaying detailed trial scrutiny to allow a clearer, structured overview of abuses. It frames the pause as a step to improve public understanding of trust influence.
A writer critiques trusts funded by taxes arguing the tariff burdens the American citizen while domestic producers are sold cheaper abroad. The piece cites price comparisons for smooth wire, barb wire, nails, tin plate, and Portland cement, and quotes the Democratic platform opposing protectionist policy and the Dingley tariff as fostering trusts.
Davenport announces limited seats for James Whitcomb Riley's entertainment next Thursday evening. Demand is high as the crowd is expected to be the season’s largest and most distinguished, prompting early arrival for the best remaining spots. The program highlights Riley’s tradition of joy bringing verse from Neighborly Poems through Home Folks.
T Buck of Peoria formerly of Rock Island, son of E I Buck, has received official notification of appointment as inspector general of the Sons of Veterans of the United States. The general orders dated October 1 confer brigadier general rank and assign a staff of deputy inspectors to cover divisions in Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, with about twenty six assistants reporting to him. Buck, though never division chief, is honored under this arrangement and will likely inspect two or three divisions. He will be installed as colonel of the division led by W E Hull soon. Licensed to Weil. Jobs Maltzen-Roels int and Dis Eins Wendt.
Travel notices list various rail rate offers. Rock Island & Peoria railway provides round trip fares for Knights of Pythias meeting in Danville October 15 19 with sale Oct 11 17 and return by Oct 23. Other lines advertise one fare plus two dollars to Helena Butte and across Northwest, plus 21 day limits and stopovers. Contact city ticket offices or agents for details.
Reports note the Ped cel facility in Lovato, Ohio shut down on Saturday, leaving about 3,000 workers jobless. Elsewhere, London talks surface about hotel investments benefitting girls, while worldly notices mention Berlin birth data, a Minnesota resident’s legal matter, and various personal notices. A Philadelphia man's grave-robbery claim introduces a slew of sensational items typical of the era.
A staff of eminent physicians from the British Medical Institute opens a permanent branch at 1623 Third Avenue offering three months of free services to all invalids from now until Oct 16, excluding medicines. Services include consultation, examination, minor surgery, and guaranteed cures where possible. Dr. T. O. Felts leads the team. hours are 9 am to 8 pm with no Sunday hours.
In the Circuit Court in Chancery Rock Island County Illinois a decree orders sale of Lot 15 in Block 3 Wiley Davenport's Fourth Addition Rock Island at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. Master in Chancery Elwix E. Paulmeister signs the notice with Seauce & Manstradt as complainants’ solicitors.
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