Rock River drama ends in court over threats and abuse
The Lindberg household on Rock River is troubled by threats from Mrs. Peterson, now facing a hearing after she allegedly threatened and badly abused Herman Lindberg and the hired help. Neighbors report tension since the daughter’s death and ongoing quarrels over a dower mansion share.
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Peer
Cr Citenney
Peterson
Ey Seberg
Herman
Ree
Agatha
Beans Gt
New Station Excavation Starts For Rock Island Line
Construction begins on the Rock Island Line passenger station on 2nd Avenue Rock Island. Willam Harley superintendent of buildings reports staking complete and men clearing foundation stone as John Volk prepares to erect superstructure. Roof planned before winter. Buffalo Bill Wild West show event includes Forsberg Talty sales of children salts and boys leather stockings.
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Bth Avenue
Rock Island
Willam Harley
John Volk
Forsberg & Talty
Rc Pair
Sabbath Labor Case Dismissed Over Sunday Field Work
Julius Chris was arrested for disturbing the peace on Sundays while tending a field on Vandruff's island. Magistrate Johnson Thuesday dismissed the case after noting the witness could not prove disruption. The dispute followed a prior Milan case where O Connell fined for livestock at large.
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Vandruff
Julius Chris
Johnson
Milan
Chris
O'Connell
Mr. O’connell
Death of Joseph Spaet in Moline at 46
Joseph Spaet died at 6 o'clock this morning at 2336 6th avenue Moline after a long illness. He worked in Deere & Company’s wood working department and had lived in Moline for 25 years. He was married to Louisa Bausch and leaves a daughter Florence Spaet. He was 46 and born in Nashville Tennessee. Funeral from his home Friday at 2 p.m. He was a member of Camp 38 MVA of Moline. His mother and two brothers reside in Alton Illinois.
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Joseph Spaet
6Th Avenue
Denver
Spaet
Moline
Deere & Company
Louisa Bausch
Florence Spaet
Nashville
Tenn
Marshalltown
Aurora
Camp 38
Alton, II
Men Reject Plan At Blacksmiths Union Meeting
At a special meeting the Blacksmiths Union voted against accepting Supt. Stephens of the Moline Plow Company proposal to sign contracts if he rehires three of the ten men discharged.
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Supt. Stephens
Moline Plow Company
Water works tunnel crib fire kills ten in Cleveland
A tunnel crib at Cleveland water works burned this morning, causing ten deaths and at least two serious injuries. The blaze at the underground facility disturbed operations and prompted emergency responders to scene.
Bids Seen From Firms On Moline Asphalt Work
Bids expected from Barber, Conway, and Joseph H Duffy Company for this year’s asphalt contracts in Moline. J W Kopf attends representing the Conway group and points to a flaw in a prior 7th avenue ordinance. J J Mc Carthy, Conway secretary, also present. E Guelich represents the Duffy firm.
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Moline
Barber
Conway
Joseph H Duffy
J W Kopf
7Th Avenue
J J McCarthy
The
Concern
E. Guelich
Duffy People
The Strike Rumbles Amid Pittsburg Labor Tensions
Report from Pittsburg dated August 14 notes strikers claim Carnegie lower union plant is crippled as skilled workers join, big painter mills resume with promised increases. Cleveland tin plate mills operate with many seceders from Amalgamated. Rumors of a settlement circulate but lack confirmation.
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Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Amalgamated Association
Perry Davis Pain Killer Ad Warns Consumers
A vintage ad urges buyers in drug stores to insist on Perry Davis Pain Killer and warns against cheaper imitations. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy to energize and refresh, noting prices for the products and urging to ask the druggist.
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Perry Davis
Librarians Discuss Standard Card System at Waukesha Convention
Miss Minnie Kohler describes a move toward a universal library cataloging standard. Aimed at standard card sizes and a common system, it would let the Library of Congress print uniform cards, reducing clerical work and lowering costs for libraries nationwide. A clearance sale at Lambert's toggery shop offers men’s furnishings at steep discounts.
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Minnie Kohler
City Public Library
Waukesha
Wis
Librarian of Congress
of Congress
Libray
Lambert
Avenue
Rock Island
Census of Typewriters in Three Cities Near 1000 Machines
A current census counts almost 1000 typewriters in use across three cities, implying at least 500 stenographers and an output of 26 000 to 40 000 letters daily. The annual tally aids tracing lost machines from past records. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as a worldwide trusted cure. It is promoted by F J Clendenin and E Helmie.
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F. J. Clendenin
E. Helmie
Buffalo Bill Show To Exhibit In Rock Island Tomorrow
Buffalo Bill shows will exhibit at 14th Street and 9th Avenue in Rock Island. The great street parade starts promptly at 9 30 in the morning with performances at 2 and 8, rain or shine.
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14Th Street
9Th Avenue
Rock Island
Liver trouble cure advertised in period tone
An advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a liver regulator and blood purifier. It claims to improve complexion and vitality, urging readers to purchase at Clendenin’s drug store for 26 cents.
Bradford Cross Leaves Deere for Canton Plow Firm
Bradford Cross departed for Canton to join Parlin Oren dorf Plow Company as inventor under a five year contract with greatly increased pay. He has spent the last decade at Deere & Company as traveling salesman and plow expert and will begin his new duties Friday with his family to follow as feasible.
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Bradford Cross
Canton
Parlin & Orendorf
Deere & Company
Heta
Missing Davenport Man Likely Died by Own Hand
The death of Joa chim Steffen, 72, a Davenport resident, is believed to be a suicide after he left his bed in melancholy, dressed in his poorest suit, and disappeared near the river. Relatives and police suspect drowning, with no trace found, following a day spent with his brother and a change in appetite before his disappearance.
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Joachim Steffen
Davenport
John Steffen
Western Avenue
Kessler
Cadillac Disqualified After International Yacht Race Start
The Cadillac was disqualified after an early start incident in the international yacht race. The Invader and Milwaukee finished in close succession with the Invader clocking 2 49 01 and the Milwaukee 2 54 30. Capt Jarvis protested and Skipper Thompson of the Cadillac followed suit.
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Invader
Milwaukee
Chicago
Cadillac
Jarvis
Thompson
Roosevelt travels east from Colorado Springs with William Allen White
Vice President Roosevelt and editor William Allen White left Colorado Springs after a ten day stay and will stop once at Hutchinson Kansas for the Grand Army reunion.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Roosevelt
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
State Fe
Hutchinson
Grand Army
Up River Trip Delights Aboard the St Paul
On the Steamer St Paul from Davenport to Dubuque delays due to a sand bar alter the schedule. The voyage offers daylight arrivals at many stops, cosmopolitan passengers, and a vivid account of roustabouts and passenger games. The journey marks scenery along the river and a Dubuque monument to a local figure, with river fog creating ghostly views. George B. Holt signs off the travelogue.
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Dubuque
Iowa
St Paul
St. Paul
Davenport
Old Mexico
Kansas
Mexico
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Yotrummer
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Smiths’ Union
Ohio
Pittsburg
Carnegie Lower Union
Painter Mills
Amalgamated
Steel Corporation
Léfr Gerators
Rockers
Fes
Higline
Buffalo Bill
LER Deere & GO
Canton Concern
Journal
Clinton
All America
Swanee River
George B. Holt
Hull Bios
Harper House Block
Shields’ Cash
Fifth Avenue Grocery
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