Canvass Boosts Library Fund For Moline Building
R B L Hastman leads a drive to raise funds for a new public library in Moline. The first week yields 6600 in subscriptions from donors including Moline Wagon Company and Emma Velie, with plans to finish the canvass soon and transfer the property upon Mrs Velie’s return from Kansas City. The goal is a stone building that will symbolize civic generosity and allow early spring construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. L. Hastman
Library Board
Paine
Yelle
Cooper
Stephens
Barnard
A. Barnard
J. Deere-Chapman
James Atkinson
A. Ainsworth
Moline Wagon Company
George Stephens
Emma D. Velie
Moline
Velie
Kansas City
Library
Runaway Hurdles Schmacht Driver Near Rock Island Yard
Lyman Fuller, Schmacht the Iceman’s driver, was badly hurt when he was thrown from a wagon during a runaway near Rock Island Fuel Co wood yard. He sustained a scalp wound a jawbone exposure four inches long and a fractured nose and was treated at St Anthony's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Fuller
Schmacht
Rock Island Fuel Co
Wood Yard
Rock Island
Fuller
William Wreaverling
St. Anthony’s Hospital
C. Foster
Moline Man's Niece Dies in Clinton Iowa
Word reached A. Johnson of Moline that his niece Miss Elien Olson died at Mercy hospital in Clinton Iowa. Olson had resided in Moline for some time and relatives in Rock Island hurried to Clinton to arrange for the remains. The cause of death is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Elien Olson
Olson
Moline
Mr. Johnson
Rock Island
Mr Johnson
Barnard & Leas
Mr. Pruessing Prepares Christmas Stock at Racket Store
C F Pruessing, five years into charge at the Racket Store, expands for Christmas by removing hardware for two weeks to stock toys books tree ornaments and other season goods. The shop at 411 15th Street invites early shoppers with attractively priced selections and urged buyers to act before the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C F Pruessing
15Th Street
Obituary for Maude Wright of Moline
Maude Wright wife of Harry Wright a pattern maker at the Deere Mansur Company died at 6:20 p m yesterday at her home 621 4th avenue born in Camanche Iowa she was 31 and leaves a four month old child Mr Wright has worked at Deere Mansur for five or six years The body will be interred in Clinton tomorrow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Wright
Harry Wright
Deere & Mansu c Company
Wright
4Th Avenue
Camanche
Iowa
Deere & Mansur Company
Clinton
Admiral Schley seeks delay on findings of court of inquiry
Washington, Dec 16 Special to the Journal. A conference today between Admiral Schley and his counsel resulted in a plan to ask Secretary Long to withhold approval of the court of inquiry findings until the admiral can file objections through counsel. Also recounted is a jailhouse joke about a prisoner booked as John Doe after failing to provide a name, Saragawinski, noted by bailiff Costello and Judge Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Schley
Long
Costello
John Doe
Dooley
Saragawinski
Chicago News
Posting from the Colored Citizen Versus Government Jobs
A colored citizen writes his son to study for civil service exams and asks him to obtain Bunyan's Pilgrim Politics from the bookseller. The piece echoes themes of employment, education, and self-help in a garbled historic voice. The second item shows a humorous exchange about poverty and a vagrant’s love for drink in Chicago News, highlighting social hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Atlanta Constitution
Do They Apply to Shooting Stars
Dinwiddle asks Van Braam about game laws and whether they apply to shooting stars in a quoted line from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. The exchange hints at a humorous or satirical context within a historical newspaper fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinwiddle
van Braam
Pittsburg
Dangerous roads lure workers in snowy neighborhood
In a New York Journal snippet the speaker notes perilous roads and a quiet snowbound area while a group of six men offer work on the way to the scene. The exchange hints at potentially risky recruitment in a sheltered street setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Death of Old Man Found Near Milan After Fall
An elderly man named Claus Saunders was found dead four miles southwest of Milan near his dugout home. An inquest found a bruised head suggesting a fall and possible unconsciousness after exposure to severe weather. he had lived in the dugout about ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Saunders
Milan
John Werkil
Minne
Evans
Otto Hanson
Emery Sells Retail Milk Business in Moline
Mr Emery disposed of his retail milk business in Moline to Charles Dewrose son of John W Dewrose. Emery will stay in Moline to oversee a south side route for a time while Dewrose took possession yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dewrose
Emery
Moline
John W. Dewrose
Lost lady's pocketbook and jewelry at Mayer's Clothing Store
Found items include a pocketbook with a small amount of money, a lady's chain, and other jewelry. Owner may claim by calling at Mayer's clothing store, 1508 3rd Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Clo Hing
1508
Ave
Probable Reduction of Men at Arsenal
The arsenal workforce stands at about eight hundred, the lowest since the Spanish war rush, with roughly seventy machinists. Prospects for winter work are poor as government tests and machine type decisions press on. Maj Blunt resists further cuts but fears insufficient work for the entire machine force. The Chicago Chronicles sales prize went to Russell Ray of Wattera & Anderson for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kun Testa
Maj Blunt
Loth
Chicago
Russell Ray
Wattera & Anderson
The Cynic’s Snippets on People and Habits
A collage of quips from various papers. An Atchison man expecting a baby at home in three months plans bright things to say. The note mentions worms rearing and silk manufacture halted by the revolution, and warns that small lies grow into big ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Atchison Globe
America
Watch Presented to J P Warren on Departure
J P Warren former foundry foreman at Williams White and Company received a gold watch from pattern shop workers as thanks for years of service. Henry Anthony led the presentation in the foundry as Warren prepares to move to a new location. Thomas McCarthy succeeds him as foreman. Grimes and Warren will start a new factory, with Grimes remaining in the city briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P Warren
Williams, White & Company
Henry Anthony
Warren
Mr Warren
Thomas McCarthy
Mr Grimes
Henry
Aid Wanted For Picture Framing at Knox Frames Pictures
With new machinery and efficient help we aim to complete all framing orders in the next two weeks. Please place orders early at 413 15th Street, where Knox Frames Pictures offers framing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
15Th Street
Knox
Quiet Tim and Bridget Bind Two Year Engagement
Bridget, a Boston maid, tells her mistress she is engaged to Tim but must wait two years. Tim is quiet at home and shy in public, speaking little as Bridget notes he will likely talk more once the engagement lasts longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Boston
Tim
Hare joke misread in London bookshop tale
A Bostonian asks for Hare's Walks In London. The London shopkeeper finds it in two volumes and the Bostonian quips that Hare is parted in the middle. The Englishman is puzzled, then the next day the visitor reveals he sees the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hare
Bostonian
Little girl’s apron pattern sparks remark in home scene
A lady notes the child’s fashion sense as the girl frets over patterns. The little girl replies that she “just looks at me and presumes” while a parent corrects a habitual use of the word guess to presume.
Forged Naval Orders Then Sarcasm in Exchange
In naval circles talk centers on skillfully forged orders for eight inch guns. The exchange between Coakley and Joakley hints at a scandal, while sarcasm and a memory of a hard spanking color the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joakley
Benham Denies Baby on Arm Was His
In a Baltimore Transcript report, Hudson asks if a woman carried a baby. Benham replies the infant belonged to the lady and he carried it out of gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Benham
Baltimore Transcript
King’s New Discovery Promised To Save Coughs
A Tennessee man claims his wife nearly died from consumption but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. He praises the medicine as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free at Clendenin’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L C. Overstreet
Elgin
Tenn
Clendenin
Milne murder case advances as court views cross examinations
The Milne murder trial continues with Dr Beam and Dr Frank Gardner detailing skull fracture and brain injury findings. Testimony covers possible causes, coroner statements, plats, and witness accounts of Evans and Wecker. Capel and Kapel provide further recollections as session extends and Iowa defendants prepare to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milne
Beam
Frank Gardner
Herbert Gould
Eckhart
Larson
Blohm
Carlson
Peter DeSmet
John Wecker
Evans
Leander Berggren
Weckel
Minne
Iowa
Peter Kapet
Cant's
de Smet’s
DeSmet’s
18Th Avenue
Capel
Wm. Carlson
7Th Street
Janes
Moline Marine Band to Present Concert and Vaudeville Act
The Moline Marine band secured Turner hall for next Sunday evening December 22 for a grand concert and vaudeville. Manager Firkins has lined up high class performers to entertain, with four major numbers by the band and the remainder in vaudeville. General admission 15 cents. Mrs Ehrisman displays rarity articles suitable for holiday gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Marine Band
Moline Turner Hall
Firkins
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Eastman
Idol
Tollenaere & Martens
Clinton, IA
MR. Pruessing
City
Bee Hive
Fifteenth Street
Mr Dewrose
Arsenal
Cynic
Santos
Union Teago
5Th Street
J. P. Warren
Williams, White & Co
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wee
Mra. Ehrisman
Hull Brothers
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