Builder of New Bridge Faces Bankruptcy in St Paul
The Tribune reports that P. Blair, builder of the Crescent bridge and key figure behind the early D., RT. & N. W. railroad affiliations, filed for bankruptcy in St Paul. His collapse followed a real estate boom bust linked to the St Paul Park scheme, with assets listed at 397 dollars against debts approaching one million. Blair’s career rose from a clerk to a major real estate operator, notably building the Algon apartments, before the downturn derailed his ventures.
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Frank P. Blair
St. Paul
Cresent Bridge
Rank P. Blair
Lower
Crescent
St Paul Park
Mr Blair
Blair
St Paul
Bunk
United States District Court
Jim Jeffries May Come Here in Davenport
Job Egan manager of Jim Jeffries, world heavyweight champion, arrived in Davenport to arrange a sparring exhibition. He sought a date at Turner hall with Jeffries using his brother Jack as a punching bag, negotiating with Koehl and Fagan to gauge local interest and a potential early June engagement.
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Job Egan
Jim Jeffries
Davenport
Jack Jeffrion
Turner Hall
Egan
Koehl
Rhoehl
Retailer Ad Promotes Pure Candies From Pierk & Company
Saturday specials highlight New York steam candy cane and sugared almonds. The ad emphasizes pure fresh goods and high quality confections from Pierk & Company.
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New York
Steaark Rune
Pierk & Company
Milton Chavez Marries Rita Wilson In Rock Island Ceremony
Milton Chavez and Rita Wilson wed at 8 p m Thursday at C H Church Elm Street with Rev W E Marquis officiating in a ceremony attended by relatives. Afterward the couple begins housekeeping. Chavez works as an electrician.
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Milton Chavez
Misa Rita Wilson
C. H. Church
Elm Street
Marquis
D. D
Chaver
Mr. Chaver
Remains of Kiefer Sent to Astoria
The remains of Arthur P. Kiefer a Burlington Road switchman killed in Moline were shipped to Astoria on the 240 train Thursday morning with a delegation of fellow workers. Rev T J Shuey conducted services at the residence of Ib TD Pottiger in Rock Island where Kiefer had boarded for seven years.
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Arthur P Kiefer
Moline
Astoria
Burlington Road
Re. T J Shuey
Oslock
Ib TD. Pottiger
Rock Island O
Bwithman
Gift display at Knox Frames Pictures on 16th Street
A call to visit the elegant display of framed pictures and art novelties at 413 16th Street to help decide Christmas or wedding presents. Customers are welcome to view without obligation to purchase.
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16Th Street
Knox
That Man of Yours Fur Glove or Cap Christmas Gift
Advice urges giving a warm fur glove or fur cap as a Christmas present to the brother friend or sweetheart who does a lot of driving. The message emphasizes thoughtful gifts over worries about Christmas shopping.
Copper Decline Triggers Wainwrights Brokerage Failure
Special report notes Wainwright Bros brokers announce on the stock exchange that their failure stems from a drop in copper stocks in which they held extensive holdings. The report cites copper market weakness as the primary cause of the brokerage collapse.
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Toston der
Wainwright Bros
Stock Exchange
Mayer's Debuts Exclusive New Item in Black and White
A local notice announces Mayer's offering a new black and white item described as exclusive and newly cut to be had only at Mayer's.
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Mayer'a
Christmas frame shop peddles service at 413 1St Street
An ad-style notice seeks customers for a frame shop at 413 1St Street promising value and satisfaction. It invites shoppers to call and inspect stock and assures a large varied selection to meet holiday needs.
Jurors Secured to Try Milne Murder Case
A jury has been seated to try the Milne murder case. Opening arguments were given and testimony began this afternoon. Jurors named include James Crosby, Seara J H North Barstow, Charles Roseman, Carlton Cliff Bred Meeske, J McAllister, Port Byron, L. B Hoffman Reynolds, J N Spurr South Rock Island, J Bales Buffalo Prairie, R E Crane Moline, E E Phillips Cordova, Frank Ward Buffalo, A Boden Milan. The piece ends with an ad for an interpretation of Sienkiewicz at the Wagher tomorrow evening.
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Milne
James Crosby
Seara
H North Barstow
Charles Roseman
Carlton
Cliff Bred Meeske
Carboncuff
J McAllister
Port Byron
Guests at the Hotels Named from City Guests List
The list records guests staying at hotels including George Gerdes Summers Cincinnati E D Pinney Aurora W H Van Sickle Chicago John B Webb Cincinnati E B Reynolds Chicago C B Halton Breadville Iowa C B Bonney Portsmouth George Mittes Cincinnati R M Cheney Chicago Harry W Cushing Philadelphia W R Baker New York John Hoss Omaha B L Bentz Elkhart Indiana George W Hazel Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gerdes
Cincinnati
E. D. Pinney
Aurora
H. van Sickle
Chicago
John
Webb
Fatal accident referenced for Daily Union foreman’s brother
Foreman M loudas of the Daily Union learned by telegram that his brother Cloudas died from a serious accident in St Joseph Missouri. The injured man, an accountant with the Swift Packing Company, had visited Rock Island months ago while tracing company branches in New York and Boston. He departed by night train to his brother's bedside.
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M ©Loudas
Daily Union
Cloudas
St Joseph Mo
Swift Packing Company
Rock Island
New York
Hoston
Bedaide
Children’s Suits In Right Styles at Special Prices
Mayer's advertises children’s suits in suitable styles and special prices available tomorrow.
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Mayer's
Hock River and Peoria Rail sells goods and rubber boots
The Hock River and Peoria railway announces sales with a fare set at one and one third. Holiday returns extend until January 2. Telephone numbers provided for details. A large stock of rubber boots is available at Nelson & Carlsons.
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Hock Rland & Peoria Railway
Nelson A
Carlsons
Help Wanted for Picture Framing at Knox Frames Pictures
A notice seeking workers and customers states with improved machinery and efficient help to complete all framing orders in the next two weeks. Local orders are encouraged at 413 15th Street, under the business name Knox Frames Pictures.
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15Th Street
Knox
Moline Daily Journal Prepares Fine Christmas Edition
The Moline Daily Journal announces a special Christmas edition issued Sunday December 22 with extensive illustrations and varied content aimed at a wide reader base. It will be printed on fine book paper and limited by demand from advertisers and readers alike. Extra copies cost 10 cents and advance orders are advised. Nelson the shoe man has moved across the street next to Chase's grocery store.
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Moline
Moline Daily Journal
Advertigere
Nelson
Chase
ALL CHILDRENS Salts and Overcoats at Special Prices
A local retailer advertises reduced prices on children's salts and overcoats with discounted ranges across multiple sizes and styles. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for seasonal deals and limited-time offers.
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J M Eldridge
Washington
Mr. Eldridge
Tri-Cities
Josephsons Holiday Goods Emporium
Third Avenue
Him
Moline, Ill
East Congregational Church
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
George Bain Stephens
C R. Stephens
Willard Welie
Warren Skinner
Axel Sorling
Ormsby
DeWend & Kuschmann
Boston
Hubbard
Ulrik Johnson
Edith I. Lofquist
John Wilson
Mannie Beard
Wapello
Iowa
Milton W. Chavez
Rita Wilson
Gerhardt Nelson
Ulrica Johnson
Ogden
Charlen Borcher, Jr
Carrie Herman
Green Tree
Edward Young
Tillie Blume
Moline Journeymen
Skinner Annex
Theodore Starks
Racine, Wis
Mr Starks
Racine Wagon and Carriage Company
William H Moody
Susan Gauley
James Gauley
Judge Adams
Mamie Beard
Charles Borcher, Jr
Kiefer
St Nelsons
Hase’s Grocery
1Sth Street
Sienkiewicz
Ae Ee
Ares
Childrens’ Suits
the Journal
Gar
UU &. Clothing Co
Jasta
Ill
ALL
Othey
Agers Enaoee
Teetes Steines
Sini
Trico
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