Postmastership in Moline Faces Possible Change
Rumors swirl over whether Moline will swap the postmaster, with George H. McKinley as a likely four year incumbent or replacement. President Roosevelt’s stance on appointments fuels debate as George W. Prince weighs in, and W F Eastman’s Dispatch backing clashes with McKinley’s Washington bid.
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Moline
Cloge
George H. McKinley
Roosevelt
McKinley
Rock Island
Milt McKinley
Milt
Prince
George McKinley
W F. Eastman
Dispatch
Mr. McKinley
Washington
Mr. Prince
Mr. Eastman
M. J. McEntry
Eastman Likely McKinley Appointment Fight Faces Hurdles
The piece notes doubts about McKinley’s reap pointment and reports Eastman’s possible candidacy. Eastman’s supporters press for a challenge while he contends he is satisfied with future chances, with endorsements from leading Republicans and possible backing from Congressman Prince.
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Mr. McKinley
Eastman
Sup
The Holt Incident and Postmaster Appointment
The Holt incident centers on John Holt's removal as assistant postmaster after four years as postmaster. Critics say incompetence was a flimsy reason, noting Holt helped George McKinley win the job. Holt supporters urge him to seek vindication, while his stance could affect McKinley's reappointment prospects.
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W. F. Eastwin
Prince
McKinley
John Holt
Mr. Holt
George McKinley
Holt
Republican Party
Mr Holt
Mr McKinley
Rev Frederick W Keator Elevated as Missionary Bishop
Rev Frederick W Keator, son of the town’s Jr. Keator, was honored by the Episcopal general convention in San Francisco. He has led the church at Dubuque Iowa and will serve as missionary bishop of the Olympia diocese in Washington state at age 40.
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Frederick W. Keator
State of
Washington
Frederick W Keator
Jr. Keator
San Francisco
Keator
Dubuque
Iowa
Olympia
Washington State
Plow trust questioned by Western branch manager
The Western branch manager of a large eastern concern in Chicago says the proposed plow trust is likely to fail. He notes many leading firms may stay out, forecasts losses for Moline and Deere works, and warns the trust could be a gold brick gamble harming honest industry.
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Chicago
Combine
Moline
City
Journal
LaCrosse Plow Company
Moline Plow Company
Parlin & Orendorff
Emerson Manufacturing Company
Rockford
Oliver Plow Company
South Bend
Rock Island Plow Company
Deere & Mansur Company
John Deere Plow Works
Deere
Wall Street
U. S. Clothing Co
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George W. Prince
Moliner Board OF Education
Postoffice
Illinois
U.S. Clothing Co
Ms “Ad
Clothing Co
U. S
W. Collars
Dent
Adler
Manhattan
The
Bon-ton Shoes
America
Edwin Clapp
Schwab
Boye
Roys
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