Moline Plow Works Employees Face Year Contract Notices
Workers at the Moline Plow company receive individual year contracts with a ten hour day and fixed pay rate, amid a broader citywide stance by manufacturers not to operate until the Trades Association contract is signed. Superintendent Stephens reports some workers discharged, while blacksmiths’ union talks aim at reinstatement.
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Moline Plow Eny
Comeclares
Mpany
Barnard
Molne
Mr. Stephens
Stephens
Blacksmiths’ Union
Moline
Tri-Cities
Trades Association
Blacksmiths’ Committee
United States
Plow Company Promoters Advise Delays in Trust Formation
F A Head general manager returns from New York after promoter meeting for the American Plow Company. Although incorporated in New Jersey, completion is delayed to Oct 1 as inventories and stock division details require redo. Head notes further delays but confidence remains for final organization after revised plans.
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Rock Inland Union
FF. A. Head
Rory Island Plow Company
New York
American Plow Company
New Jersey
Thiga
Rock Island Argus F. A
Strikes Expand as Molders Join Machinists Across States
Milwaukee molders lead sympathy strike with machinists as Ohio plants report similar action. Avery works in Peoria also walk out. total molders out at about 6000. The situation remains complex with all machinists out and several shops closed or temporarily idle.
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Milwaukee
Ohio
Avery Work i
Peoria
International Molders’ Union
Barnard & Leas’s
Williams, White & Company
Deere & Company
Moline Plow Company
Baseball Standings and Scores From Various Leagues
National and other leagues list team records and recent results. Pittsburgh leads NL with 33 wins, Philadelphia 79 losses, and Cincinnati 36 games above .500. American League Chicago, Detroit, Washington, and Milwaukee show recent game outputs across cities and dates with multiple scores and standings updates.
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Percy Pittsburgh
New York B
Louis x
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Chicago Mb
Boston & A
Baltimore
Washington B&b
Detroit
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Cedar
Bloomington
Bo Terre Haute
Davenport Mu
Rock Feland
Decature
Rockford
Franesiti
Tuersay
New York
Brookly
Leftie
Philadephia
Pirreburgh
Hoston Cincinnat
Heston
Baltimores
Detrete
Washington- Washington
Eveland
Wisteth Dane Dation
Indianapolis
Indianapowtts
Dayton
CALLS O'KEEFE THE WINDY BOXER FAKER AT RIVER CITY
A critique of Jack O Keefe described as a common faker seeking money in a six round boxing match. He allegedly backed out and tried to sell out and called off the fight with Maline Cyclone and Challenge, while the writer asserts the boxer showed a white feather. The piece also advertises local services and transportation options in Moline and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams, White & Co
Tri-City
Machinsts’ Union
Rock Island
Willams, White & Company
Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Company
Moline
Jack
Keefe
O'Keefe
White
Jauxen
Yynder
Cyclone
Milwaukee Short Line plans cut off between Davenport and Ottumwa
Marion Iowa mayor and assistant Milwaukee master mechanic P M Plumb says the Davenport Ottumwa cut off is assured grading has begun near Muscatine and Marion will leave the Kansas City division but Milwaukee Iowa business rises yearly with grain livestock meats fruit machinery provisions and goods moving east and west. He notes railroad men mostly Republican and favorable to Cummins, arguing politics not the railroad.
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P. M. Plumb
Marion
Iowa
Milwaukee
Davenport
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Marions
Kansas City
Plumb
Rebellion as Long as Americans Remain
Jeff Lancaster son of Capt Lancaster has returned to LeClaire from the Philippines after 18 months abroad. He spent 42 days at sea aboard the transport Pennsylvania and accompanied Aguinaldo after his capture by Brig Gen Funston. Lancaster says rebellion will persist in the islands as long as Americans stay.
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Jeff Lancaster
Capt Lancaster
LeClaire
Philippines
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Aguinaldo
Funston
Manila
Doctor Edlen Elected President of Staff
The city hospital staff met at the Sommers Hotel and elected officers for the coming year. Dr Failen Vie was named president while Idr Beam became secretary and Dr Heal was chosen secretary with the 21 staff members sharing duties.
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Sommers
Dr Failen Vie
Idr Beam
Dr Heal
Manager M Cutch eon Sues Iowa City Paper
Attorney for Fo Muatehean sues Iowa City paper owner W F Main in a libel case over athletics management at the state university of Iowa. Suit seeks ten thousand dollars for alleged damages regarding athletic union administration.
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M'Cutcheon
Iowa City Paper
Fo’ Muatehean
State University of Iowa
W F Main
Iowa City RR Publican
Athletic Union
South Sough Moline social notes on Independence Day
South Moling and Burt Oak Town residents plan the Fourth with family visits and outings. Fir families including Leppard and Ferraon hosters, Zulah He, Battenburg group of about 20 ladies, Camp Hawthorn trip with Burt Gould and Mrs Druysna, and a July Fourth dinner report accompany a week of celebrations.
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South Moling
oSh
Ccpospect Park
Fooofk Shelley
Burt Oak
Depeattent Cedbay
Cintesbury
Leng
Jane Leppard
Mason
Ferraon
Ith Street
Wella
Zulah
Battenburg
Jack
Camp Hawthorn
Burt Gould
Frank Druysna
Weather improves with new canvas shoes and oxfords
Cooler weather arrives as buyers can choose canvass shoes or oxfords priced at 124 and 12 dollars, undercutting rivals at 160. The ad also promotes Awell line misses and ladies oxfords and notes a fourth shipment of wooden shoes at 3.30. Location at VIN street 161X 3d avenue.
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Vin Street
3D Avenue
Moline Association Plans Water Fountains and Street Improvements
The Moline Business Men's Association formed a three member committee to raise funds for extending the artesian water pipe from the Plow Company's works to Market Square and possibly to 16th and 10th streets, with drinking fountains and vessel filling facilities. They also plan street work on 25th Street crossing and discuss trimming willows along the river to ease travel and safety. A fall educational street carnival was proposed to showcase local industry and include a parade feature while avoiding risky elements.
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Moline Business Men's Association
Market Square
16Th Street
At & P Railways Company
25Th Street
Willows
Ready for July Races at Davenport Mile Track Meet
The Davenport mile track association lists 181 horses for a July 8 to 12 meeting. Entries include 24 for the 2 40 trot and 18 for the 2 26 pace with large fields in pace and trot divisions. The track is in fine shape as many horses train for the summer grand circuit.
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Davenport Mile
Little Boy Riley KH
Maj. Muscovite
Davenport
Rock Island Library Fund Rises to Meet Bid
Rock Island library directors met after the building committee reported several generous private donations. The fund now reaches the lowest bid of 7000 dollars, avoiding changes to the original plan.
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Rock Island Pubiic Library
Shirt Waists for the Fourth of July
A local shop on Fourth Street offers a new line of shirt waists with suspender attachments. The store promotes patriotic styles for Independence Day and highlights ready to wear options available today.
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Wwe
Porshbrrg & Talty
Society Notices Fragment Arrives From Obscure Page
Fragmentary society notices describe a gathering schedule with tenuous event details and names obscured by OCR errors. The text hints at a wedding or social event with refreshments and a reception, but most specifics are unreadable.
Baseball notes and player mentions from city league
Fragmentary recap lists teams and players including Hendrie, McNetn, Nelson, Swanren, Taindstrom, Linnedstrom, Peterson, and Linotns. Scattered phrases reference "Poodle Stars" and local park play with unclear results or dates.
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Hendrie Kaon
Bramberg
Lincoins
Nelson
Swanren
Jaekaet
Taindstrom
Linnedstrom
Peterson
Utetatege
PlooSa
Fourth of July Fair at the Waste Power Park
A large July Fourth celebration unfolds at the Waste Power facility with morning ceremonies and a full day of entertainment. Families enjoy exhibitions, wheelbarrow races, prize contests, and various attractions. Visitors are expected to attend and spend the holiday at the event grounds.
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Wetho
New Players for Rock Island Baseball Team
Hatty Sawte plans Rock Island to pursue a winning baseball squad with new recruits arriving from several clubs. Since leaving home L L Mullaney first baseman Columbus DesMoines DesMouines shortstop Master Pa Woot lone third baseman Rhansas City are among those signed and forwarded to Rock Island for trial with others following as the season opens.
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Hatty Sawte
Rock Island
Evansville
Harry Simpson
The
Argus
Mullaney
Alumbus
Hartes
DesMouines Jacek
Pa Woot
Rrhansas City
Ubaisporta
Rock Islan
Fortuces
Redestineds
How to Enjoy the Fourth
Frayed OCR text suggests tips for Fourth of July enjoyment. Guidance mentions comfort at speed, safety, family time, and various activities. Content is garbled. retains no clear names, dates, or places.
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Moline Electric Co
Library Street
Wirona
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Daily Journal
Milwaee
McKinley
Cummins
DR. Edlen
South Moline
Artesian
Business Men's Association
Steeda
Deans
Society Notices
Pat Torrase
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Bevdasy Suvos
Ebony
BASE
Linotns
Strawterrs
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Richelieu
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Faye
Fier Wait
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