Panama Canal Lecture Draws Interest at Augustana
Dr Edward Burton McDowell lectured at Augustana College on the Panama canal foretelling it as the greatest engineering feat and world changer. He described studies of the work by the United States, with moving pictures and views, and offered a concise history from Columbus to French efforts, noting the project’s long, interrupted origin.
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Panama Canal
Edward Burton McDowell
Augustana College
United States
Panama
McDowell
America
Columbus
Zalboa
Atlantic
Pacifico
Passene Abu Gul
United States Takes Over Panama Canal Project Amid Vast Debates
The United States advances the Panama Canal project, buying from France for 40 million amid a 280 million bankruptcy history. Government plans 10 to 20 years, 200 to 400 million more spending, employing 10k to 15k Americans and 40k to 60k Black labor, with South American workers for the rest.
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United States
France
South America
North America
America
Republic of Panama
San Francisco
New Orleans
New York
Europe
Grand Masquerade at Rock Island rink on Feb 13
Valentine eve event invites all to a grand masquerade on Wednesday February 13 at the Rock Island rink with strict full costumes. Boys are urged to wear new creations and bring thoughtful accessories for the night.
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Valentine
Rock Island Boys
Valentines for All Ages at Young and McCombs
The store offers prettiest valentines in the tri cities with options for children and young women. Little ones for cue children and big beauties for the young ladies are advertised by Young and McCombs, Rorteland.
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Young & McCombs
Rorteland
Peoria Prisoner Scoffs Phrenology Exam by Professor
Ed ward Clifford, a murderer, refused a phrenological examination by Prof. Shem elroth at the county jail. The professor's analysis, based on a gaze through bars, disparages Clifford's character and blames lack of early training for his depravity.
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Peoria
Shemelroth
Edward Clifford
Clifford
Semerroth
Fifty Bodies Washed Ashore After Larchmont Sinking
Special to The Mail reports a conservative estimate of 160 dead from the Larchmont disaster with over fifty bodies washing ashore near Block Island R I. The item also notes demographic contrasts in Iowa and Massachusetts and quips about young women going West.
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Block Island
the Mail
Larchmont
Iowa
Massachusetts
Horace Greeley
Ex‑Army Officer Sidney Burbank Freed After Court Martial
Sidney Burbank a former lieutenant in the U S Army is released from federal custody after fifteen months in Leavenworth for embezzling company funds and conduct unbecoming an officer related to his marriage plans to a Leavenworth woman and to a Filipino woman rumor of a Fort Leavenworth wedding is denied He vows to reveal details of the case and claims a conspiracy against him.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Sidney
Burbank
United States Army
Federal Penitentiary
War Department
Levenworth
Fort Leavenworth
Jack Barrymore Affair Details Emerge in Trial Context
Report describes Jack Barrymore as matinee idol and his liaison with Erelyn Neabit. Stanford White allegedly arranged the girl to study away as legal action looms. Barrymore faces subpoena and may testify about the romance and the Thaw White feud surrounding the model.
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Erelyn Neabit
Stanford White
Barrymore
Lfe
Harry K Thaw
Lincoln Birthday Talk at Watertown Insane Hospital
Ex Attorney General Howland J Hamlin of Springfield delivered the birthday address. He divided U S history into four periods from Washington to Roosevelt, highlighting Lincoln’s life of struggle and humanity and contrasting Washington’s wealth with Lincoln’s early hardships. The event featured a hospital band and readings of historical anecdotes.
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Watertown Insane Hospital
Abraham Lincoln
W EB Taylor
Howland J Hamlin
Springfield
Hamlin
George Washington
Abraham I.jncob
McKinley
Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Lincon
University
Linccoln
Juror's Sick Wife Delays Trial
A juror's wife illness forces a delay in a trial, delaying proceedings and prompting schedule adjustments. Officials state no misconduct occurred and the case will resume once the juror can continue.
Painters Fail To Reach Accord In Wage Talks
Journeymen painters and the bosses committee failed to agree after a meeting. The bosses proposed a minimum wage of thirty five cents per hour. The journeymen had asked for thirty seven and a half cents, while Rock Island and Port area wages were cited as thirty five cents.
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Journeymen
Boss
Boss Painters
Rock Island
Port
Valentines Beauties Sold for One Cent at Rock Island Carriage Office
Readable fragments describe a Valentine sale at a Rock Island carriage office. The offer mentions beauties and a one cent price, with partial text referencing subscribe or carriage office timing.
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Rock Island
Praise Le Lincoln At Moline Club Meeting
The Moline Club heard eloquent remarks praising Le Lincoln by distinguished visitors. The event featured formal attire and noted attendees from several local circles.
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Moline Club
Banquet Honors Lincoln by Moline Leaders
150 leading citizens gathered at the Moline club for a Lincoln remembrance banquet. Kh F Shaw of Dixon recalled Lincoln’s politics. Hamlin, the former attorney general, urged emulation of Lincoln’s citizenry as Mangol’s orchestra played patriotic airs and America was sung.
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Abraham Lincoln
Moline Club
Lincoln
Hfe
Kh F Shaw
Dixon
Hamlin
W Ross
F. Bladwin
Peoria
Shaw
Henry Wheelock
Judge Hamlin
Western Illinois Hospital
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