Standard Table Oil Cloth firm to build Rock Island factory
Rock Island gains a new Standard Table Oil Cloth Company plant with an initial investment of at least 125000 dollars. G M McKelvey and colleagues announce site at eight acres west end of Rock Island, with a 450 by 300 feet building and a 75 by 90 feet annex. Plant aims for 1600 daily pieces and operation by November, employing about 60 workers with daily wages from 1.76 to 3.60 dollars. Plans may include Camden New Jersey acquisition for heavier goods if finalized.
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Pi Geox
Syatea
Messrs. G. M. Meex
Kelvey
Thomas N. Goodlatte
Rock Island
Ctory
Y'Yaland
Weyerhaeuser + Deere - Robinson - Rosenfield Syndicate
Mock Island
Kahlke Boat Yard
Camden
N. J
Democratic Congressional Committee Names Executive and Finance Committees
The Democratic committee’s general HQ will be in Washington and the executive HQ in Chicago. Chairman Griggs announced the executive and finance members led by Benjamin T Cable and a slate including N Adams and others, with a May 29 Washington meeting and a Concordia Park opening picnic on May 25 featuring balloon ascension and parachute jump.
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Democratic Congressional
Washington
Executive Committee
Chicago
Griggs
Benjamin T. Cable
Nixon
New York
W .A Clark
Montana
James M Guffey
Pennsylvania
Isador Strauss
George Turner
Henry 8. Black
Clark Howell, Jr
Georgia
Frederick Potter
Carter Harrison
Ilinois
George P Foster
Illinois
P. W. Denster
Wisconsin
J A Norton
Ohio
James P. Denster
J. A Norton
James P Talaferro
Florida
John A. Dougherty
Missouri
I- 18
Cable
East
Concordia Park
Miners killed in explosion at Coal Creek mines
Explosion at Fratervilla and Thistle coal mines in Coal Creek Tennessee blinds many workers. One body recovered and thirty more badly burned or unrecognizable. Superintendent estimates total deaths could reach 160 as mines burn. A single survivor escaped.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Fratervilla
Thistle
Cyclone Rips Texas Leaves Death and Destruction
A cyclone sweeps large parts of southern and western Texas causing 60 to 200 deaths and extensive property loss. The report mentions Goliad nearly destroyed and ongoing distress in many districts. Other items note labor unrest, political health issues, and international affairs.
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Texas
Goliadets
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Julia Williams
Detroit
Hanna
Gen Duffield
Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York
Norwegian Day Observed with Speeches and Music
Norwegian day was celebrated yesterday at Norwegian camp on Rock River. Patriotic Norwegians attended in force with speeches and music. The Liet Erickson society hosted the entertainment, drawing many friends to enjoy the day.
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Oth ‘River
Rock River
Liet’Erickson Society
Storm demolishes Davenport furniture stack during lightning strike
A Saturday morning storm shattered the 85 foot Peterson and Koostman furniture stack on River Street East Davenport. Brick and debris collapsed into the factory, injuring none but knocking workers to the floor. engine room debris likely damaged the engine. Damage estimated at about 4000 dollars. The steamer Winona witnessed the event and the drawbridge automatics failed due to a second lightning strike.
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Davenport
Peterson & iKoostman Furniture
River Street
Jerry Lynch
Winona
Rock Island Bridge
Arsenal
Illinosa Scholastic meet records set in Champaign
At the Illinois Scholastic Athletic Association annual meet in Champaign five records were broken and one equaled. Hails of Central won the fifty yard dash in 0.54 seconds 65. Barker of Evanston ran the half mile in 2 04 4 5. Henderson of South Division clocked 10 3 5 in the hundred yard dash and 24 in the 220 yard dash. Buckwalter of South Division 52 in the quarter mile. Melin of Springfield 450 in the tile run. Salmon of Englewood 27 1 5 in the 20 yard low hurdles. Parrish of Paris high jumped 5 8 1 2 inches. Maxwell of Englewood threw 45 3 in the shot put. Catlin of West Aurora 104 in the discus. Moline did not place.
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Illinoisa Scholastic Athletic Association
Champaign
Central
Barker
Evanston
Henderson
South Division
Buckwalter
Melin
Springfield
Salmon
Englewood
Lawn care service available with satisfaction guarantee
An advertisement offers lawn care with guaranteed satisfaction by a contractor. It includes contact by William Manne at Eleventh Avenue Hirsch and Anderson fire insurance and promotes lawn maintenance services.
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William Manne
Eleventh Avenue
Hirsch & Anderson, Fire Insurance
Local Notes From South Moline District
Mrs Hattie Brown learns of her brother s wife Mrs Annible of Davenport death at age 70 after stomach and heart troubles funeral to be announced later Geneseo visitor John Eckhart stops by Elmer Agnew s Mrs Adolph Altiz improves after illness Oklahoma born Mrs Youd s daughter-in-law returns to live in Moline Alice and Don Bailey visit from Quincy soldiers orphans home James Parker trips to Green River Mrs Henry Dierks relapses Mrs McTadygon Colona visits Sherrill family
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South Moline
Hattie Brown
Annible
Davenport
John Eckhart
Geneseo
Elmer Agnew
Adolph Altiz
Ilness
Fuller
Oklahoma
Youd
Moline
Alice
Don Bailey
Quincy
Mary Bally
Vic Wahlstrand
Frank Dufva
James Parker
Green River
Henry Dierks
Kid Noble Convicted of First Degree Murder
Kid Noble, a prize fighter, was found guilty of murder in the first degree at Muscatine and sentenced to life imprisonment. The jury recommended the life term, and Noble showed no emotion as the verdict was read. His brother reacted with obvious distress in the courtroom.
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Kid Noble
Muscatine
Tom Morgan
Noble
Morgan
Local Loan Service Promises Quick, Private Help
The ad notes times of financial embarrassment and invites people to call for discreet loans. It emphasizes no publicity, flexible amounts, and reasonable, just terms on short notice. It markets accessible financing without public exposure.
Figure for Yourself Loan Terms and Security Offer
A lending notice promises quotes on rates and terms for loans using furniture plane horses wagons and other personal property as security. It emphasizes reliable methods courteous treatment and asks potential borrowers to respond when in need of money.
Novelty Ironworks Offers Lawn Mower Service
Fidelity Loan Company promotes maintenance tips with a note about arranging lawn mowers at Novelty Ironworks, located one block north of the post office.
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Novelty Ironworks
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Frank Mixter
Rock Island Club
Committee On
Rock Island County
Benjamin T Cable
Ill
F. M Cockrell
Edward M . Shepard
James Richardson
Tennessee
Judson L. Harmon
David 8. Quermeyer
Kansas
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Josiah Quincey
Massachusetts
F G. Newlands
Nevada
E. C. Hall
John 8. Robinson
Nebraska
James M. Griggs
San Francisco
the Journal
Hastings
Abetha McCullough
Mary
William Austen
Peoples Furniture & Carpet
Fifth Avenue
Mostine
Raiitel
Ame
Rat Fe, Tor Sen
Sant Bey
Federation of Labor
Rethy
Armour & Company
Alfonso
Madrid
Carupano
White Star Line
Hine
Atlantic Shipping Combine
General Chaffee
Moro Dattea
Mindanao
United States
Datto Ruty
Lord Pauncefote
White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Michigan
Pittsburg
McChesney
Wall Street
Europe
London
Moline Boys
Parrish
Paris
Maxwell
Catlin
West Aurora
Hammer
Perrin
McTadgyon
Colona
Sherrill
Third Avenue
Fidelity Loan Company
SRS Eat
Mullane
Fourth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
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