Labor Day Parade in Rock Island Highlights Unity and Equity
Thousands join the tri city Labor Day celebration under ideal weather. C J Searle addresses labor issues noting the clash between capital and labor and urging equal rights and opportunities as foundations of government. The procession features unions from mining to molders and ends with a large, orderly picnic and speeches at Harper Robinson grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Rock Island
Industrial Home Association
al Valley
20Th Street
4Th Avenue
20 Avenue
12Th Street
234
5Th Avenue
Elm Street
7Th Avenue
Harper & Robinson
Huber
E. C. Berry
Unionist
Bleuer
Charles J. Searle
The
Western Normal School
Searle
Capial
Europe
Hamilton
Jefferson
Washington
Bargain Sale Items Include Handkerchiefs and Belts
A local sale advertises rolled plate collar sets and men’s goods at low prices. Goods include tooth brushes, leather belts, handkerchiefs, linen hemstitch pieces, hair ribbons, perfume, and breast pina worth modest sums, offered at reduced sale prices.
Plan to Train the Teachers at Til-City Kindergarten School
The Til-City Kindergarten Training school opens its first year with directors Minnie D. George Bertha Petersen and Clara Woltman. It offers a two year theory and practice program with special teachers in music drawing and psychology. A certificate after year one and a diploma after year two will be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Til-City
Minnie D. George
Moline
Bertha Petersen
Davenport
Clara Woltman
Rock Island
Froebel
Larceny cases lead to fines in county court
Earl Johnson pleaded guilty to larceny for stealing a watch from Dr E V Mack of Moline and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. F T Robinson alias C Johnson admitted larceny and received a nominal jail term and a 25 dollar fine with costs to be paid if needed. Edward Coyne pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon and was fined 50 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Johnson
E. V Mack
Moline
F T Robinson
C’ Johnson
Robinson
G W McCaskrin
Edward Coyne
William Donald of Davenport Dies After Illness
William Donald of Davenport died at St Luke's hospital Friday evening. Born in Prestwick Scotland in 1822, he had long resided in the United States and Davenport. He was a 65 year member of the I F and known for his service. Survived by two sons William and Robert. Funeral at 1405 Fulton avenue Sunday at 4 p m with public services under the I O O F. interment at Oakdale was private.
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William Donald
Davenport
St Luke's Hospital
Prestwick
Scotland
William
Robert
Fulton Avenue
Oakdale
Tragic death of 3 year old Florence Conners East Moline
Florence Conners age three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Conners of East Moline, died at seven this morning from a bundle of ailments after a three month illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Louis Conners
East Moline
Man Claims Electric Bitters Saved Brother From Death
Henrietta Texas lawyer recounts how his brother, ill with malaria fever and jaundice, was cured after using Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with expelling disease germs, purifying blood, aiding digestion, and regulating liver and kidneys, noting a complete recovery. Local druggist warns Seridenin is the only approved version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Texas
Monmouth Officer McIntosh Returns from Philippines
Lieut A C McIntosh formerly of Company H 6th regiment visited Monmouth after nearly three years in the Philippines Army. He served mostly north of Manila in various roles and, in good health, plans to return to his father’s foundry. He notes Capt Latimer of Abingdon and Capt L MecGurr of Galesburg are on duty in the islands. He sees openings for officers who wish to stay beyond their term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C McIntosh
Company H
6Th Regiment
Monmouth
Fred
Banks Shoe Store
McIntosh
Porto Rico
Philippines
States
Manila
Lfe
Nagasaki
Honolulu
Latimer
Abingdon
Noig
L. MecGurr
Galesburg
Leutenant
Strikers Said to Be Returning to Work
Reports from across the district indicate many steel strikers are returning to work and skilled workers are being secured. The Pittsburg Dispatch cites discouraging notes but notes hopeful signs of resumed labor.
Moss Big School Sale At H T Moss
H T Moss announces a one week school sale starting August 28 at 1630 3d Avenue near Market Square. Boys suits from 68c, sweaters from 18c, knee pants 8c to 68c, shirts 18c, long jean pants 25c, hats 18c to 21c, suspenders 2c, with prices for boys and boys to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H T Moss
Moline
H. T. Moss
3D Avenue
Market Square
Rural Trunk Line Started Connects Farmers Lines
Incorporation papers issued to Farmers' Independent Trunk Telephone Association at Taylor Ridge naming Peter Eckhart W H Miller and Almond Buffum as corporators with capital of 2500. Plan to connect independent lines across county using a metallic circuit. Private users will not access the metallic line but Central Union Company service may be shared with city subscribers. East Moline and Melin(e) will join, extending to Rock Island and Moline. Also a testimonial for Bucklen's Arnica Salve curing a railroad laborer's foot. 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Independent Trunk Telephone Association
Taylor Ridge
Peter Eckhart
W. H. Miller
Almond Buffum
Central Union Company
South Moline
East Meline
Meline
Rock Island
Moline
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Tre City
C. J. Searle
Dr. Morgan
Henry Vollmer
W. A. Jacobs
George Kail
Bud Thompson
J. C. Buck
H. B. Daugherty
Taflors
Frank DeGork
Sam Whls
J. C. Davenport
Wm. Lloyd
Jas. McCormack
Holtzhamer
Nicholas Steinhauer
R. Swanson
Livner
Knox
Independent Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Sylvan Steel Workers’ Lodge
Tri-City Lodge of Machinists
Coal Valley Union of
United Mine Workers of America
Coaltown
Strasser
Strasser’s Band
United Brotherhood of Leather Workers
Rock
Carpenters’ and Joiners’ Union
Tri-City Woodworkers’ Union
Tinners’ Union
Marine Band
Iron Molders’ Union
Otto
Union
City
Stone Masons' Union
Rock Island and Moline Plasterers
Rock Island Fire Department
Union of
Flelnchmans Yeast Company
National Biscuit Co
Rock Island Fuel Company
Home Tea Company
G. W. Cash & Son
Peoria
Morris & Lewis
Rock Island Stove Repairer
Phil Wilcher
Totten’s Music House
Penn Oil & Supply Company
B. F Klugger
Bens Eeyotian Fing
Cottén
Kav
Ieee
Toop
Raat Fc
Waliste
Ord
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, Ite
Donald
Conners
LT. Wintosh Here
Pittsburg
Sept
Moss’ Big School Sale
Ladies of St Marys Church
16Th Street
Watch Tower Elm Street
Prospect Park
Ith Street
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Company
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Farmers’ Independent Telephone Association
Dr A Kellett
Williford
Ark
Bucklen
F J. Clendenin
Ult Gros
Loptien Sin Cash Grocers
Ilinois
Kandy
Peterson
Third ‘Avoni
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