The Crisis at Burtis Opera House May 8 to May 13
Prominent actor James R Hackett headlines Burtis Opera House with The Crisis in Burtis Illinois amid strong advance sales. The Hand of Man follows May 14 as a New York Cripple Creek set drama praised for its American plot and lively scenes. Also noted is May Irwin’s tour and a star-packed cast with songs and comedy features.
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Burtis
James R. Hackett
Hand of Man
Chaperones
May Irwin
Widow Jones
Burtis Opera House
Winston
Carled
New York City
Cripple Creek Colp
Arizona
Dainty
Musi
Feirly
Abe
Frank Lo
Percy
Kturtix
Hhnws
Mr Beetles
Nielsen Opera Company
Richard Klernes
Hates Conor Walter Jones
Jus ¢ Miron
Trixt
Friganza
Eva Tansuay
Nellie Follis
Harry Conor
Jones Miss Tanguay
Mr Redwoes
Stones
Master launches Lorelei a five ton gasoline vessel
Charles Fiebig of Rock Island launched a new gasoline craft named Lorelei. Weighing about five tons with a full cabin, she required a master's license under the navigation act. The launch took place last Saturday at Andalusia near Fiebig’s farm, now a personal summer resort.
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Charles Fiebig
Rock Island
Lorelei
Guarantee on Green’s Syrup of Tar Bottles
The Bottles Pharmacy run by H. Sandstrom offers a refund on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure a cough or cold and a 25 cent bottle with a money-back guarantee to prove satisfaction.
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Ional
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
H. Sandstrom
Porter of Chicago Tells Of His Tri Cities Friends
Major Porter of Chicago, known to many in the Tri Cities, recently spoke about his visit to Rock Island and G G Craig as guest and schoolmate. He entered volunteer service as first lieutenant and surgeon in the US Army and rose to his present rank. The article touts a mysterious personal influence and stamina attributed to him.
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Viedoh So Porter
Chicago
G G Craig
Rock Island
Porter
Ons
Ward
United States Volunteer Infantry
Seventh Ward Improvement League Elects Officers
The Seventh ward branch held its annual meeting at the Lutheran Chapel on Fifth Avenue and Twenty Sixth Street. The event urged women and children in the ward to join efforts and support plans to make the Seventh the banner ward of the city.
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Seventh Ward
The
Improverment League
Whll
Lutheran Chapel
Cermer
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Finance Committee clears April payrolls and funds
The Finance Committee examined bills for April ending April 30 across multiple funds including Lane Street and Alley Fund, Waterworks, Fire Fund, Light Fund, Printing and Fuel, Grounds and Buildings, Police, Health, and Moline Wagon. Total payroll and fund expenditures amount to about 5.42 million dollars with specific items listed for employers and services, and committee recommends payment by the city treasurer.
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Bials
Lanestreet and Alley Fund
Plumbeck & Berghund
Herbst Cash Shoe Store
Moline Wagon Co
John Radcliffe
Hen Bell
Williama White & Co
Rufus Walker & Sons
Moline Heating & Con Co
Moline Broom Works
Adams
Dimock Gould & Co
Brown & Christiron
Shallberg Bros
Moline Pump Co
F Prnessing
Mary Johnson
Chris Peters
Holmgren Anderson & Co
Peoples Power Co
Light Fund
Carlson
Kohler
Rene & Fuel Fund
Moline Ins Publ Co
The
Evening Mail
the Journal Printing Co
I. Tes Atiniers & Co Silene
Carlson Brow Sh
Plam- Wwik & Berghind
Lvone Steam Laundey
Chadenin
Mere Vekimm
Peter Fangoebon
Geo H McKinleys
Hroan & Curmiison
Lewis Health
Pas Bell
Mengeton
Brumbaugh
Chandler
Plumbeck
Hergl
Kronson
Journal
Bromine
Mawelle Booson So
Molise Hreathe & Cor Co
Oldefert
We Mead
Tota
Eutrikin
Personal Prejudice Echoes in Weathered Debate
The Washington Star quotes Miss Miami Brown and Mr Erasmus Pink as they spar over meanings of nature and purpose. The exchange imagines animals and effort, hinting at broader concerns about labor, fate, and how action or inaction is judged.
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Miami Brown
Webber
Mr Erasmus Pinkfey
Washington Star
Elks Plan Grand Street Carnival in Davenport
The Elks in Davenport outlined a nine day carnival from June 2 to 9 with special days for Grand Opening Children's Floral Elks Davenport Tri City Day and more. Officials reported strong committee reports and high confidence in success due to the Elks track record of completing their projects.
Drunken women chase through town with hired rig
Yesterday two intoxicated women Rose Matthews and Lotte Hartman drove a rig rented from Murrin Brothers livery with reckless speed. Officers pursued them until Officer Lehnert stopped the pair at a Fifth Street saloon. the horse nearly collapsed. In court, Magistrate Johnson fined each woman five dollars for driving while drunk.
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Murrin Brothers Livery Stable
Offeer Lehnert
Fifth Street
Ministrate Johnson
Rose Matthews
Lotte Hartman
John Peters Operated On At St Anthony's Hospital
John Peters, the Moline lad injured at Brooks' crossing last week, underwent facial bone surgery at St Anthony's yesterday. Doctors strive to repair injuries but report ongoing danger from inflammation and possible brain involvement, with the outlook uncertain.
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John Peters
ST. Anthony’s
St Anthony’s Hospital
Brooks’ Crossing
Scott's Emulsion offers relief from consumption
The ad proclaims Scott's Emulsion provides a breathing spell for the consumptive, offering rich nourishment and strength to repair bodily waste. It claims the product helps nature counteract the disease at any stage and is most effective at the beginning, with a free sample available from Scott & Bowne, chemists.
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Scott
3Ott
Nature
Anniversary and recital events listed for May
Turner Hall hosts a May 10 anniversary celebration by Thorlodge No. 9. A May 12 recital is at Augustana College by Frank Friestat. A May 19 recital at Augustana College features Misses Alice Anderson and Minnie Paulson.
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Turner Hall
Thorlodge
Augustana College
Frank Friestat
Alice Anderson
Minnile Paulson
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Brings Free Sample Offer
Newspaper ad promotes Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims medical success and invites readers to request a free sample bottle and an accompanying book by mailing their address to Kilmer company in Binghamton New York. The ad notes regular bottle prices and availability at druggists.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Bing
Ahamton, N. Y
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the Chaperones
Wilew JoNes
Jones
June
Ted
Voss Mott Posse
Hall
Tri-Cities
Rocky Mountain
Finance Committee
Atari
H Perrin Johnson
Eeks
Madison Company
F. W. Hrus
Earth
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Cascarets
Fred Wartman
Germantown Ave
Philadelphia
Gerting Remedy Company
Montreal
New York
Ode
Moline
J. J. Mitchell Co. Cutting School of
Malmer
13Th St
Avenue
Speidel’s
NASA
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Moline, Ill
Landee
Minnesota
Landee’s Grocery
M. L. Huntington, M. D
University of Michigan
McKinnie Block
15Th Street
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Langbehn’s Bakery
Fifteenth St
DR. Crissman
L. M. Richards
Fifteenth Avenue
Iil
Hannel Ice
Third Avenue
RW. Hamilton
Moline Electric Laundry
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