Grand Army Encampment Seeks Leaders in Illinois
A Rock Island convention wraps as veterans groups unite for the Grand Army encampment. Delegates from Springfield to Peoria gather with officers and candidates for president and senior vice president as preparations build for the statewide event. Govs Cummins and Van Sant planned arrivals highlight the regional turnout and parade plans.
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Jgidets
Katie M. Flint
Peoria
Lucrétia Hamilton
Alton
Anna Glasgow
Baxter
Nettle McGovern
Clara 8. Andrews
Chicago
Irene
Ithe
Illinois
Rawson
Chicsigo
Grand Army of the Republic
Cummins
Iowa
van Bant
Minnesota
L. 8. McCabe
B. F. Hall
Yates
Col. C. L. Walker
East St. Louis
Belleville
East St. Lous
Egypt
G. R
Cairo
Cuban Republic Takes Control As U S Troops Depart
The transfer of power in Cuba was completed today with Senor T Enrrada Palma signing the presidential document. General Leonard Wood lowered the American colors and hoisted the Cuban flag with Gen Gomez assisting while American troops left Havana harbor.
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Havana
United States
Peace acceptance at Verneiging boosts London stock market
London traders react to a private telegram reporting the Boer conference at Verneiging backed peace on the best terms obtainable by a delegation to Pretoria to confer with Generals Kitchener and Milner.
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London
Stock Exchange
Vreeniging
Pretoria
Kitchener
Milner
Explosion disaster at Fraterville shaft shocks Coal Creek Tenn
Telegraph flashes report 220 lives lost from a coal mine explosion at Fraterville shaft Coal Creek Tennessee with 34 bodies recovered and workers entombed three miles from the pit mouth with little hope of rescue. Other items note elections and court actions in New York and Wisconsin, and European developments as Cuba and Spain appear in brief.
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Fraterville
Coal Creek
Tenn
James A. O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Tammany Hall
W. C. Whitfield
Milton College
Wisconsin
Davenport Milliner Mrs. Peck Seeks Bankruptcy Relief
Mrs. Lou D. Peck, a milliner on Brady Street, Davenport, has filed for bankruptcy. Creditors had suits dismissed as recoveries would be pro rata shares of meager assets. Attorney Barker of Clinton represents Peck. a cash advance to pay a mortgage was diverted when a clerk and constable seized funds in court, delaying payout to creditors.
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Lou D. Feck
Winecke Block
Brady Street
Davenport
Justice Courts
Peck
Mrs. Peck
Barker
Clinton
Stafford Brothers Join Rock Island Law Firm
John T. Stafford and Elmore H Stafford become members of Jackson and Hurst in Rock Island elevating the firm name to Jackson Hurst and Stafford and signaling a new partnership phase.
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John T. Stafford
Elmore H Stafford
Jackson & Hurst
Rock Island
Jackson, Hurst and Stafford
Assault case bound over after pocketknife attack
John Suman of South Moline was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. His accuser, John Causmaker, also of South Moline, says Suman attacked him with a pocketknife yesterday afternoon. The incident began near Fifteenth street in Central Park as Suman confronted Causmaker, who blocked his view of his mother. Suman shed his outer garments and rushed at Causmaker, who defended himself and was not seriously hurt. Causmaker received a minor elbow and hip wound requiring stitches. Both men were arrested and the trial followed.
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South Moline
Grand Jury
John Causmaker
Suman
Fifteenth Street
Central Park
Cyggsmaker
Causmaker
Protection Against Fire On Bluff During Paving Work
Yesterday Fire Chief Hawkes completed arrangements for fire protection on the bluff during paving, precluding use of regular hose wagons between 19th Avenue and Prospect Park. One old two-hose cart with 600 feet of hose is in Christison's shed. Clarence Trevor of Glenn and Trevor offers ladders from his stock for emergencies while the street is torn up. The regular department will respond to alarms in the area as usual using wagons closest to the scene.
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Hawkes
19Th Avenue
Prospect Park
Christison
Black Hawk Inn at the Watch Tower Opens for Season
The Black Hawk Inn at the Watch Tower announces seasonal opening inviting families and friends for a pleasant outing with a delightful experience.
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Black Hawk
Watch Tower
Personal Property Secured Loans On Short Notice
A lending firm offers discreet loans on furniture, horses, wagons, or other personal property as security. They state rates and terms will be quoted after customers calculate costs themselves. Property remains in the borrower's possession during the loan. They promise reliable methods and courteous treatment and invite contact when funds are needed.
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