Infant found dead in canal near arsenal bridge in Moline
A nude female infant body was found floating in the canal near the arsenal bridge by Gus Hokinaon. Coroner Eckhart ordered removal to Knox's morgue and an inquest was held. the jury could not determine cause of death or identify the mother. Dr. Foster said the child was likely never lived and had fully developed organs.
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Moline
Clews
Syhen Gus Hokinaon
Arsenal Bridge
Linnet
Eckhart
Knox
Rock Island
Foster
Plow Company Smiths Sign Back to Work After Deal
Blacksmiths at Moline Plow Company sign contracts resuming work on conditions similar to Deere & Company. They waive reinstatement of ten discharged workers and three in compromise. Many men sign individual contracts and return to duties. factory expected to restart after repairs by September 1.
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Moline Plow
Deere & Company
Moline Plow Company
One Day Log Roll Picnic to Be Held Next Year
The 10th congressional picnic association elected officers for the coming year and voted to hold next year’s event as a one day woodlands log rolling picnic in Rock Island with an executive committee to set the date. Officers named include President L. K. Eth Treasurer George Reddig and Secretary John Sexton, with vice presidents from Mercer Henry and Whiteside counties and others. The group also chose the woods as the venue and approved a traditional old-time log rolling format. A note touting Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets appears in the ad section.
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10Th Congressional Picnic Association
the Tower
wRock Island
L. K. Eth
Rock Island
Turer
George Reddig
John P. Sexton
Mercer County
Geo.Morgan
Henry County
A. B. Spickler
W. R. Carey
Knox County
J. R. Rogers
Whiteside
A. Rickmeyer
Stark County
George W. Nolan
M. J. McEnIiry
Obituary for Mrs Anna P Bjorling
Mrs. Anna P Bjorling died last evening at 3 o clock after a 32 weeks illness with paralysis. She was born December 14 1816 in Olveda Berg Sweden and came to this country in 1874. She lived with her son in law C G Eric son and was aunt of G E Ericson street commissioner. Funeral at 1301 12th avenue tomorrow at 2 30 PM from G S B Ericson residence. Private, no flowers.
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Anna P. Bjorling
C. G. Ericson
G. E. Ericson
G. 5 B. Ericson
12Th Avenue
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Whitaker’s Bronchial Ailments
All Sadieville curiously notes Whitaker’s health leap after using Dr King’s New Discovery. Her husband says it cured her chronic bronchial trouble and a granddaughter’s severe whooping cough. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles available.
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Sadieville
P. Whittaker
Clendenin
Pretty home wedding unites Cadie Guy and George Watt
A refined ceremony last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs C T Guy Atkinson Park united Miss Cadie M Guy and Mr George A Watt in marriage Rev C D Moore officiated with a ring ceremony. Best man Roy Porter and maid of honor Georgia Guy. About 85 relatives and friends attended. After the 9 oclock service a wedding supper was served. The couple begin a wedding trip to Lake Geneva Milwaukee and Chicago before settling at 1315 6th Avenue. They will be at home after Oct 1. An extended wedding tour is planned. A Perry lamps sale advertised at Lambert's Toglery Shop.
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C. T. Guy
Atkinson Park
Cadie M. Guy
George A. Watt
C. D. Moore
Second Congregational Church
Roy Porter
Georgia Guy
Lohengren
Robington
Ave
C. Q. Daugherty
Washington
Iowa
Hartzell
Gilchrist, Til
Daugherty
Minneapolis
Minn
A. C. McIntyre
Mendota, Ill
Mra. Stevens
Waterloo
Watt
Lake Geneva
Wis
Milwaukee
Chicagb
Charity Watt
Bth Avenue
Moline Plow Company
Panama-bound Ranger Ordered to Isthmus
The gun boat Ranger is ordered to proceed at once to the Isthmus of Panama. Special to the Journal reports from Sandiego California. The dispatch notes this strategic movement amid ongoing Central American uncertainties.
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Sandiego
Cal
Ranger
Panama
Stein Brothers Team Runs Away injuring two boys morning dash
Two Stein Brothers meat market delivery boys, Robert Stein and John Baker, were thrown to the ground when a runaway wagon team pulled by horses bolted from 15 percent street and 12th avenue. They escaped with minor bruises. The team was driven into Chas Mangold's lot on 6th avenue. A second team from Harry Haley had a separate runaway on 19th street and 6th avenue, when one horse fell attempting to jump a log. both incidents caused only excitement with no major damage.
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Stein Brothers
Robert Stein
John Baker
Herman Nelson
12Th Avenue
16Th Avenue
16Th Street
6Th Avenue
Chas. H. Mangold
Harry Haley
19Th Street
Davenport Races Third Day Western Circuit Meeting
Davenport mile track results show Kassel first in 2:25 pacing in the eighth heat with 500 dollars on eleven starters Avon claimed best 2 12% pacing among nine starters. Alcabel won first heat and Tonson second heat in 226 trot, best 2.14% with Earl King third and Directly Redmond fourth heat. Manila scene notes soldiers request Rocky Mountain Ten remedy via Mixellaux Co through steamer shipment.
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Davenport Mile
Kassel
Avon
Sir Alcantara
Alcabel
Tonson
Earl King
Redmond
Rock Island accidents prompt care and a patent remedy ad
Serious accident leaves Miss Myrtle Ritter with an injured eye and a badly strained body after stepping from a street car in Rock Island. Will Gully suffers a head injury after a collision with a barn door while riding. Dr Gardner treats the wound. The notice shifts to a promotional claim for catarrh cures, touting Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo and other tonic products with pricing and pharmacy mentions.
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Myrtle Ritter
L. P. McCamtich
Rock Island
Central Union Telephone
Moine
Will Gully
Perry Merryman
Local Yacht Men Organize River Club from Quincy to St Paul
Yacht owners meeting at Harper House forms preliminary Mississippi Valley Yacht Club to cover craft on the river from Quincy to St Paul. A six man committee will draft rules for a second meeting in about two weeks to advance yachting interests and arrange tournaments carnivals and river excursions.
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Harper House
Rock Island
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Yacht Club
Mississippi River
Quincy
St. Paul
Charles McHugh
J. D. Lamb
Clinton
W. H. Seaman
John Brunendorff
Roy Uplin
W A. Schaumway
Lamb
Boy Injured Falling From Porch Roof in Rock Island
Richard Bohman, a year-old boy and son of William B Bohman of Rock Island, is in critical condition after a fall from the porch roof at his home. He suffered a fractured skull and the prognosis is poor.
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Richard Bohman
William B. Bohman
Rock Island
Electric Bitters Brought Health To Hennettsville Wife
Editor 8S A Brown describes his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia and weak digestion after using Electric Bitters. He says four bottles restored strength, appetite, and stomach function, praising its tonic and mild laxative effects. Available for 50c at Clendenin’s.
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A. Brown
Hennettsville
8. C
Martin Kingman's Men Resist Wage Cuts
Martin Kingman faces a $50,000 damage suit as his workers resist a 15 to 25 percent wage cut. His plants idle, many skilled workers quit rather than accept pay reductions, and an envoy to Moline finds little support among rival workers. In Moline the Plow Company contracts rise, Wheelmakers seek recognition, and Deere & Company grinders refuse the terms, choosing break or new jobs over the contract plan.
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Artin Kingman
East Moline
Martin
Lucre
Martins
Molders
Moline
Deere & Company
Mrs Riley Seeks Divorce From Joseph Riley In Moline
Margaret Riley through her attorneys McCaskrin and McCaskrin filed for divorce from Joseph Riley alleging desertion on Nov 25 1898 and cruelty plus adultery. She seeks custody of their 2 year old daughter Fammey. The text also contains an unrelated medical ad for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets priced 25 cents.
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Margaret Riley
Moline
McCaskrin & McCaskrin
Joseph Riley
Riley
Fammey
Mrs Theresa Robinson Sues for Divorce in Rock Talents Case
Mrs Theresa Robinson of Rock Talents seeks a divorce from Spencer Robinson in Circuit Clerk Gamblers office. She cites marriage on December 16 1897 and desertion a year later and asks for custody of their 2 year old daughter.
Arnica Salve Heals Sores and Burns Quickly
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of La Grange Florida used Bucklen's Arnica Salve on head and face sores and reports a rapid cure beyond expectations. The remedy treats sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns and piles. 25c Cure guaranteed by Clendenin druggist.
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Nannie Galleger
la Grange
Fla
Bucklen
Clendenin
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F. J. Clendenin
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Fife
Rocky Mountain Tea
Ann Ree
Gee Speer
Dodie M. Guy
Lambert
2D Avenue
Snoonwave
Rook Island
Market Square
Molitte
Newsy
Chicago
Landesville
Ind
McKeesport
Manila
P. I
Gross
Mixellaux Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Company
Toledo
Ohio
B. J. Cheney & Co
Drugglars
Halls Family
F. J. Clendentin and
Battles Pharmacies
Logal Yacht
The
Mississippi Valley Club
Rock
Harper
Martin Kingman
Wheelmakers’ Union
Mrs. Riley
F J Ciendenin
Spencer Robinson
the Daily Journal
Moline, Illinois
Opa
Business College Organization
G. W. Brown
Pres
J. E. Gustus
Shields’ Cash
Fifth Avenue Grocery
Rock Island, Ill
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