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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
2
The Argus lists daily and weekly publication rates and mailing information. It explains that political or argumentative communications must have real names, and not printed under fictitious signatures. It invites correspondence from every town in Rock Island County.
The article lists state and national ticket candidates including William J. Bryan and Adlai Stevenson with rankings for governor lieutenant governor and other offices. It critiques McKinley era politics and trusts, cites Grover Cleveland influence, and notes the Anglo German compact controversy. It quotes Rob Pattison and Mark Hanna while reflecting on party strategies and public opinion.
A controversial widening of the Philippine issue stirs consternation in Republican ranks as voices from Bryan to McKinley clash over trusts and moral policy. The New Voice report and Chicago American Anti Imperialist League statements frame a national debate on conscience, war, and America's role abroad.
The piece argues trusts will inflate crop prices to sway farmers before the election. It predicts post election price drops as punishment, urging Democrats and farmers to resist the "prosperity" ticket and trust manipulation. Also notes The Outlook November issue highlights Booker T. Washington memoir excerpts and other features.
A collection of speeches and statements from McKinley and Hoar arguing over US actions in the Philippines. They condemn imperial conquest, defend self government, and oppose annexation while defending the legitimacy of the treaty and U S sovereignty. The rhetoric contrasts liberty with imperial ambition and cites constitutional authority and international law.
They report high class work and modest charges and will continue garments for the public for at least two months. Limited rooms prevent serving all. they will teach dressmaking to all who join the school and invite visitors to their rooms.
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