Tri City Journal sold to three newspaper men
The Moline Journal is sold to Cophoras L Braley J Maurice Farnham and Warren L Eastman, forming the Moline Journal Printing Company with $9,000 capital. Myron Jordan retires from ownership but leases the plant and may advise on future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cophoras L.branley
J. Maurice Farn 5Thaim
Warren L. Eastman
A. H. Kohler
Springfield
Moline Journal Printing Company
Incorporated Company
Messrs
Farnam
Stanley
Eastman
Myron Jordan
Journal
Tri-City
Editor's Long Career Shapes Moline Journalism
A veteran journalist began as a teen editor at a weekly, moved to the Dispatch in Moline at nineteen, then led the Journal after Porter Printing hired him in 1800. He steered the Daily Journal after consolidations into the Republican Journal, then the Daily Journal, defending men’s rights and leaving a lasting editorial legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
The
Liberator
Ctéck
Moline
Dispatch
Porter Printing Company
Journal
Republica
Daily Republican
Evening Journal
Republican Journal
Republican
Daily Journal
Moline Journal Printing Company
Journal vows to publish a clean family newspaper in Moline
The editor pledges to uphold public interests in Moline with improved typographical quality and new equipment. The letter, signed by Thomas I. Stanley, expresses commitment to fair treatment and continued patron cooperation while expanding journal services.
Sohrbeck Named to State Board of Pharmacy
G Henry Sohrbeck of Sohrbeck Bros. has accepted appointment to the state board of pharmacy. Gov. Yates signed the appointment this morning making Sohrbeck the first board member from the locality. The board has five members and will examine all medical diploma applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sohrbeck
Sohrbeck
Thos. A. Jewett
Oregon
Fast Train Service Discontinued After July 13
Train No 6 bound for Chicago at 4 22 P M and No 13 arriving at 9 09 P M will be discontinued according to Agent Fristoe of the Moline office. The trains reportedly failed to cover operating expenses and the effort to provide fast lakefront service to Chicago was not widely appreciated despite its convenience to riders while it lasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fristoe
Moline
Moline unions donate to striking machinists amid factory tensions
The HB molders' Union 237 in Moline gave 100 to aid striking machinists with more promised if needed. The molders netted about 400 from a July picnic. Blacksmiths' Union resists contract labor plans while shop owners report contracts signed by absent workers as tensions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB Molders’ Union
Moline
Blacksmiths’ Union
Hampton butcher posts bonds for trial
Frank Wainwright the Hampton butcher furnished $100 bonds in county court on Wednesday to appear for trial when called on the charge of assaulting George Crawford. Wainwright is said to have struck Crawford after the latter called to inspect diseased beef offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wainwright
Hampton Butcer
George Crawford
Wainwright
Crawford
Two Buffalo Prairie men charged with cemetery trespass
Gideon Reed and Vincent Myers were taken into county court on Wednesday under an information filed by Gilmore Hobart charging them with trespassing in a rural Buffalo Prairie cemetery and chopping down an evergreen tree. They furnished bonds to appear for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Reed
Vincent Myers
Buffalo Prairie
Gilmore Hobart
Fugitive Caught After Robbery Escape In City
George Cavanaugh, a vagrant serving a county jail term, attempted to bolt from prisoners in the courthouse yard. Constable Sample pursued across several blocks, aided by James Thompson who finally captured the fugitive in the city's west end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cavanaugh
Court House Yard
Sample
James Thompson
Possible lawsuit over deaths of Miss Frysinger and Jacob Landis
The Sterling Gazette reports a major lawsuit likely arising from the deaths of Miss Frysinger Mia Clough and Jacob Landis. Relatives plan action possibly against Sterling city or the Sterling Gas and Electric Light Company with potential damages and criminal blame under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Gazette
Miss Frysinger
Mia Clough
Moline
Jacob Landis
Witen Sterling
Sterling Gas & Electric Light Company
Hable
Obituary of Mrs W Hi Zategter at 65 near Port Byron
Mrs W Hi Zategter aged 65 died Wednesday morning at her home near Port Byron after a four days illness with congestion of the lungs. She is survived by her husband and four children Charles of Port Byron Mrs Ira Martin of Rock Island and Edward and Eisie at home. Funeral was held this afternoon from the home to Fairfield church with interment in Fairfield cemetery. Read the want column.
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Mra W Hi “Zategter
Port Byron
Charles
Ira Martin
Rocksland
Edward and
Eisie
Fairfield Church
Fairfield Cemetery
Peoria Vies To Be Home Of Preterns Tribunes
Peoria seeks to host the Preterns Tribunes an order rooted in Rock Island. The supreme tribunal debated moving, but Rock Island and Moline back the society with growing support for its officers and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Preterns Tribunes
Rock Island
Supreme Tribunal
Moline
Klugger Faces Multiple Ugly Charges In Jail
Klugger was held for the next grand jury after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Johnson in Rock Island on charges of concealing bells stolen from locomotives of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Northwestern roads. State witnesses included John Helma and wife with Helma implicated in the theft and aiding in moving the stolen property to Klugger’s home. Bond was set at unspecified amounts, and he remains in the county jail awaiting grand jury action.
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B . Klugger
Johnson
Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
John Helma
Klugger
Weld
People
Lischer
Davenport
Northwestern
J T Stafford
Rock Island Road
Ludolph & Reynolds
Carl Fischer Laid To Rest In Local Funeral
Funeral services for Carl Alexander Fischer were held Tuesday afternoon at his parents home on 1804 12th Avenue. Rev J F Robinson led the rites with vocal selections by Misses Ethel and Mamie Robinson and Emma Medin. Pallbearers were the dead boy’s young friends. Interment followed at Riverdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Alexander Fischer
Ernest Fischer
12Th Avenue
J F Robinson
Ethel
Mamie Robinson
Emma
Medin
Little Fellows
Rivralde Cemetery
Stofft and Oman Open New Jewelry Firm in Davenport
William Stofft son of Supervisor Jacob Stofft teams with Ernest Oman of Davenport to form Ernest Oman & Company at 301 West street, Davenport. Oman brings jewelry trade experience from Jarvis & Anderson in Chicago, while Stofft previously worked at C I Josephson Co. Their shop will handle manufacturing repairs engraving medal work clasps and diamond setting.
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William Stofft
Jacob Stofft
Ernest Oman
Davenport
Oman
Ben
Jarvis & Anderson
Chicago
Stofft
C I Josephson 8
Ernest Oman & Company
Peculiar Case In Henry County Probate Court
A case in Henry County relates to unpaid taxes on property within the Galva settlement and church estate affairs. Estimated taxes due range from seven to eight thousand dollars, with about half directed to Galva schools. Attorney Nele Anderson and State Attorney Geta Ave Bre are handling the suit. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a stomach aid and appetite booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Church- Sturdvant
Galva
Galva Schools
S& Hon Board
Nele Anderson
Dr King
Clendenin
Hawthorn July 11 Special Stockyard move eyed to Moline
Stockmen push to relocate the Geneseo stockyards to Hawthorn aiming to save two hours and ease feeding as trains from R I and P Ry face worsening car and engine shortages across Kansas and Nebraska. Reports recount a near miss for Brakeman Dick Garret in Hawthorn yard and note local hiring and construction activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorn
Geneseo
R I
P Ry
Hawthorn Yards
Secret Leaks Stir In Davenport Rock Island Romance
Scattered rumors from Davenport and Rock Island allege a romance involving Miss Wiertrude Terneck and William McLain. The Canton event reportedly occurred years ago but only came to light last evening, drawing attention from friends and local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wiertrude Terneck
Davenport
Wm Me Laine
Rock Island
Out of the Ordinary Bridegroom Fete and Local Notices
A garbled section reports a May wedding amid a Tri state area setting with references to a New York New Jersey Pennsylvanian locale, a bride, and local vendors. The text shifts to a health remedy advert noting a tonic named Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to clear pimples and skin issues, urging readers to ask their druggist.
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G.stanley
Mawes Farnsiain
New Publishers
Jordan
Mau
Tri-City Typographical Union
Tri-City Labor Congress
Moline Industrial Home Association
Farnham
Mains
DesAulniers
Ottawa Daily Free Trader
Molina
Evening Mail
W A. Jones
16Th Street
4Th Avenue
Ifework
Cea
Wari
Tne Tet Wel
Ise Sheast Vober
Eli Rists
S Sen
Ramser Sas Oticla
Bey
Ae Rock
Nal
Thomas I. Stanley
Willams, White & Company
Hampton Butcher
Will
Zieuier
Peoria Envics
Carl Fischer
NEW Jewelry
GeTaAveBre
Nn Imore
Cago
Ttromst
Post Companion
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansasity
Iowa
Illinois
Dick Garret
Tom Reed
Eldon
Hawthorn Restaurant
Rasenatine
U. S. Clothing
Fourth Avenue
Charley Owens
Y McA
Sherman Arenshields
Clinton
Canton
Pteobra
Rock Islands
Poe
McLain
Thas
Werner
Geen
Tristate
New York
New Jersey
Penney Wat
Pearsy
Tig K
Rocky Mountain
U. S. Clothing Co
Ioc
Nat Erng
Pew Dimitiva At
Vics
Owen Murphy
the Bluff Drug Store
16Th Avenue
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