Public Notice of Street Railway Franchise Request in Moline
The Moline East Moline & Watertown Railway Company petitions the city council of Moline Illinois for a twenty year franchise to construct operate and maintain a street railway using electric power and related facilities on specified streets including Fifteenth Second Second Twenty third and Fourth avenues and extends to the eastern city limits. The petition will be presented at the August 19 1901 meeting at City Hall with C H Deere president and F W Rank secretary.
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Moline
East Moline
Fifteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Twentieth Street
20Th Street
Third Avenue
Twenty Third Street
Twenty-third Street
East Moline & Watertown Railway Company
Seal
C. H. Deere
F W. Rank
People's Savings Bank Official Details and Hours
Incorporated under state laws with capital 108 000 and surplus 5 000. Open daily 9 am to 3 pm, Wednesday and Saturday evenings 7 to 9. Interest paid on deposits. Officers: J T Browning president, P H Weasel vice president, J B Gillmore cashier, C W Lundahl assistant cashier. Directors include C H Deere, A A Crampton, J W Good, and others. Office with First National Bank, 14th street and 4th avenue.
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State Lawa
J. T. Browning
P. H. Weasel
J. W. Good
C. R. Ainsworth
W. A. Rosenfield
G. H. Lohrbeck
George Stephens
P. C. Simmon
Thos. M. Bechler
First National Bank
14Th Street
D Avenue
The Idol of Paris and the Santos-Dumont Flight
Paris eagerly followed the Santos-Dumont airship saga as reports spread of a crash near the Eiffel Tower and revelation that the Brazilian aeronaut survived the wreck while initial rumors claimed fatal injury. Citizens flocked to watch the scene and discuss the event at the Exposition Trocadero.
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New York Journal and Advertiser
Paris
Dlsautou-Dumont
M Santos-Dumonn
Paris Sens
Eiffel Tower
Exposition Trocadero Hotel
San
Government pomological experiment partnership approved
Secretary Wilson approves a novel partnership in the pomological bureau with merchants and exporters. The government aims to gain scientific knowledge while exporters collect profits, with treasury approval dispelling legal concerns. Congress funds investigations into market conditions and methods for harvesting packing storing and shipping fruit and vegetables.
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Agricultural Department
Wilson
the Treasury
Agri Ultural Department
Bip
H P
United States
Dumont Escapes Death Amid Balloon Accident
Dumont emerged unharmed amid a balloon crash blamed on the motor failure to pump air. He thanked a religious medal from Countess d'Eu for saving him and praised the balloon’s future via the effort of Prince Bonaparte Lieut Noix and others.
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Tes
Dumont
Countess d'Eu
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Prince Bonaparte
Lieut Noix
M. Deutsch
Paris
Experimental Slopments of Fruit for Export to Foreign Nations
A report notes efforts to develop experimental slopments of fruit for foreign markets to boost American fruit exports and cover all related expenses of implementing practical work in this area.
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Mollie B Craft
Chicago
Milwaukee
Howe Baptist Theological School
Memphis
Michigan
Tennessee
Gathmann Gun To Undergo Practical Test At Sandy Hook
Early next month the Gathmann gun will be tested at Sandy Hook proving grounds with two floating targets. One target will face the modern battleship broadside while a regular army 12 inch rifle fires on the other. A mixed army navy board will report results. Congress appropriated 55 650 for targets and prep. The test requires at least ten shots from the 12 inch gun and torpedo shells from the Chicago man’s gun. Targets imitate side armor eight by eighteen feet and twelve inches thick.
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Sandy Hook
Army
Navy
Eigteen
Glass Eye Incident Sparks Confusion On Train
James Reynolds of Salt Lake City rode west to Kansas City on the Santa Fe line. A cinder in his glass eye caused the lid to close, making a winking impression that led a couple across the aisle to confront him. The husband drew his hatchetless weapon in alarm before the truth was revealed.
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James Reynolds
Salt Lake City
Kansas City
Emporia
Yerind Reynolds
Everal
Theonalds
Reynalds
Doans Kidney Pills Prove Remedy to Skeptics
An advertisement features Mr C Greeves of 1832 3d avenue endorsing Doan s Kidney Pills. He credits relief for back pains and kidney issues after trying the product from Clendenin s drug store. The note cites other family members benefiting and urges buyers to remember the Doan s name with 60 cents per box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Dean
Mr C Greeves
3D Avenue
Deans
Clendenin
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
I-t-s
Astonishing Offer on Furniture and Item Loans
A local lender claims astonishment at their own figure when offering money on furniture pianos horses wagons and other items with a promise of the most reasonable charges in the area. The ad stresses affordability and approachable terms for loans on personal belongings.
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Neck of the Woods
Confidential loan proposal promises quick funds and repayment ease
A business offer claims you can obtain a loan on short notice in any amount from ten dollars upward. It asserts convenience and urges you to let them handle everything as a business proposition and to repay without inconvenience, with more details promised.
Speaking from Experience. Quip about engagement and marriage
A humorous exchange features Lyne and a judge debating a Christian Scientist wife. The guest narrator notes Benedict’s belief that engagement is foolish while Mrs. remarks on marriage, ending with a joking line about Alice and engagement.
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Tomn
Benedict
Alice
Tom
Amateur theatricals spark between Nell and Bess
The dialogue recalls Nell asking about amateur theatre with Bess replying she played a principal role in Beauty and the Beast. The fragment hints at a Chicago Daily News mention and a separate Brooklyn Life joke about a baron pressing marriage as tickets for coro net and family jewels expire next month.
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Nell
Bess
Beauty
Chicago Daily News
Brooklyn
Comprehensive Catalog Of School Books And Stationery
In sets and single volumes in plain and fancy bindings libraries supplied on favorable terms. School and college textbooks encyclopedias dictionaries wall paper complete stock from cheapest to most expensive. Blank books for records and business use. Fancy leather goods pocket books card cases purses music holders. Engraved invitations and visiting cards. Art department with engravings watercolors pastels prints. Wide range of prices. Inspection invited.
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John H. Mueller
Second Ave
E. E. Mangold
Te Davenport Typewriter
Daniel
McManus Building
Davenport
Owen Murphy
the Bluff Drug Store
15Th Street
16Th Avenue
Telepone
J. B. Oakleaf
U. S
Suite
11Th Street
BE. EB. Byer
J. Mulholland
Prop
Gt . Moel M
Mefine
Rock Island County
Sthave
John Carlson
Hae
24 Avenue
Wagner Opera House
Ith Avenue
General Insurance
Library
Mo Tue
People’s Savings Bank
Moline, Ill
German Savings Bank
W. Ae Ree Davenport, Iow
We Ee Ewe EL E Andreasen
H. Lischer
Chas. N. Voss
R. A. Andreseen
Asst
EA. Kaufmann
Aset
T. A. Murphy
H. O. Bseiffert
Otto Albrecht
H. H. Andressen
Prew
Moline National Bank
Moline, III
Sciewce
A. Ainsworth
Geo
H. Edwards
Sol Hirach
Eee
A. A. Wright
Porter Skinner
H. A. Ainsworth
F. G. Allen
G. P. Skinner
James W. Cxinosr
United, States
Europe
Serrand Avenue
the Idol OF
M. Santos-Dumont
Mollie Craft
Gathmann
Utah
Fidelity Loan CO
Mitchell & Lynde Elk
Rock Island
12Th Avenue
13Th Street
14Th Avenue
O. Peal
Skinner Annex
Parke
Lyne
Thone
Peterson’s Express
Peterson
Fifth Ave
Nelson's
Merchant’s
Ross Brothers
R. Crampton & CO
Illinois
Popular New Books
Standard Books
ANDO
Society Stationery
Bey
J. W. Warr
Prowman Publishing Company
Job Printing Department
Sixteenth Street
Rufus Walker & Sons
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