Chicago Remains Second City in U S Population Estimates
The 1906 census bureau estimates place Chicago at 2 049 186 residents, up from 1 698 675 in 1900 a gain of 360 610. New York leads with 8 226 990, while Philadelphia and St Louis show notable changes. Continental United States population reaches 93 941 510 in 1906, density 28 per square mile.
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Washington
United States
Chicago
Union
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Missouri
Census Bureau
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Almaka
Insular
Continental
1906 city populations show rise in urban centers
The census reports 81 cities with populations over 60,000 in 1906, totaling 19,771,167 people. This marks an increase of 2,766,863 or 16.3 percent from the previous count, reflecting growth in major urban areas.
Fireman Gunnison Undergoes Operation After Abscess
Gunnison driver of No. 3 hose cart had surgery Saturday evening for an abscess of the grain. He is resting at No. 3 station and improving. It followed a severe strain from a previous injury when his foot was struck. Doctors Sloan Kohler and Brownings performed the operation.
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Gyst ‘Gunnison
No. 3
Gunnison
Sloan, Kohler
Browning
Real Estate Transfers Across Quad Cities Amid Heavy Activity
A long list of property transfers and deeds spans Rock Island, Moline, Silvis, and East Moline. Entries name Henry Beardsley, Robert Miller, Elizabeth Wutanto White, Samuel Missbaum, Florence Timberlake, Simon Lewis, Eva Skinner, John Conran, John Lannen, and many others transferring lots, tracts, or parcels with varied sums, dates March 16 to March 28, detailing quit claims, trust deeds, agreements for deed, and standard transfers in multiple additions and townships.
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Henry H. Beardsley
Beardsley & Bailey Co
Geo. B. Bailey
Rock Island
Robert Miller
Peter Daniel
John A. Liphardt
Herman Liphardt
Elizabeth A. Wutantto
Whiteside
Robt. M. Pierce
Simon Dexter
Lota
Stewart
South Moline
Wm. Hedin
Henry Strosahl
Lot
Fairmount
Moline
Samuel Missbaum
Philip Missbaum
Jos. Missbaum
N& Se
Grove A. Rood
Woodburn
L. Oakles
Edward L. Berry
Smith & White
Matilda Judson
John M. Schaab
J. R. Johnson
J. L. Oakleaf
Florence
Timberlake
Katis Timberlake
Brooks
Hugh K. Walker
Lila Lee
Robert T Lee
United States of America
Nathan Jones
Simon Lewis
French Bartlow
Old Town
Stephenson
Eva B Skinner
Hialmar Kohler
Andrew Friberg
B. Fager
D. Peters
Pecs
H. Guyer
Chas. Steenbeke
LeClafra
David A. Jones
Lids L. Knight
Atkinson
Molina
Hannah Arm Et al
Walter Armih
Rosh Road
Tea Lofar
Eaw
Gece
Andree
Witcha
Twit
Hanak
Willis Wannah
Mary Hannah
Hlogkh-Stewart
John McBurpey
Jakob Gruske
Harry A. Lundell
Theo. B. Lundell
Theo. HE. Lim
Dell
Chase &. Wright
Area Street
South Moling
Imma B. Nourwe
R. Walker
Taco B.lundell
Horace Hurdn
Jas. H. Sharp
Silvis
Harry Carpenter
Sarah E. McCarty
Imer EH. Reynolds
Ray Moon
Jarvin F. Fargo
Chas. M. Wahlberg
Louis Livingston
E. H. Stafford
First Baptist Church
Swan & Kaiser
May Fielda
Molipe
Twelfth Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Mil Thorn
Wm. Pewe
Campbell's
Chas. BD. White
Peter Schleuter Jr
East Moline
Alice Galager
Emma C Campbell
Campbell’s Add
South Rock Island
Louis Mosenfelder
Henry Wochner
L. Mosenfelder
Mary A
Julia T. Gaffey
Mattie
Hanna Peterson
Rosslyn
Claus A. Carlson
J Ll. Oakleaf
H Deere
Julia Anderson
Emma Anderson
Edgewood Park
Emil Christopher
Admr
Dorothy Christopher
P H Wesser
Wm. D
Dunn Et al
Theo
Lundell
MecEnary
Wm. Krueger
Louis Krueger
Fred W. Krueger
Louie A. Durmann
Longview Heights
Curtin Younge
W. Elot
Oscar Lundéen
Josephus I. Oakleaf
Lida L. Knight
Atkingon
H. Pope
Eda W. Browning
B. D. Connelly
Jewett A. Colburn
Klebe
John A. Mohr
de Roge
Paul
Pysson
Molle
J. Peterson
Fred. A. Peterson
South Rock
Island
Matildsa Judson
Reid & Bolismien
J W
Spencer's
Robert
Sophia Res Éttberg
Geo. W. Ham
aemOpers
E. H
Stafford
Albert EF. Youing
Reid & Bollman
J. W. Boether
Rook Teland
Laura Schmid
Wm. Jackson
W. J. Jackson
E. H Stafford
Theo. Peterson
DE. H. Stafford
Chas
H. Larsoh
Esther Hentingberg
Alaniey Jankouski
Arthur W Kelly
Arthur W. Kelly
Chas. Bonner
Fletcher BB. Miller
H Wayne
Martin L. Fresne
Wm. Woulton
Ella A. Cypher
Geo. E. Kistler
Lida L. Kalgat
Peter Pauwels
Emil Lava
Daebelliehn
Emiel Lava
Joseph Rank
Floy Pomeroy
Albert W. Milde
Robinson R. Whiteaide
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitta
Geo. Oldefest
Fred Peters
Oldefest
Hannah Alstedt
Amazilla
A. Whiteside
Edward
Albert A. Swanson
Janius P Spaulding
Rufus Walker
Margaret Bailey
J. R. Rolland Metzler
Esther Hemmingberg
Chas. H. Larson
Surprise wedding unites Miss Albertina O Broman and Arnold Eckstrom
Miss Albertina O Broman and Arnold Eckstrom married in a quiet surprise ceremony at the Free Swedish Evangelical Church with Rev A Nelson officiating. The couple will live with the bride’s parents at 920 Thirteenth Avenue. The bride wore white silk mail with a tulle veil and carried Bride roses. attendants were Amanda Johnson and Victor Broman.
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Albertina O Broman
Arnold Eckstrom
A. Nelson
Amanda Johnson
Victor Broman
Eckstrom
Peter A. Broman
Thirteenth Avenue
Bokstrom
Deere & Co's
Longtime Woodmen order member dies at Sterling home
Frederick Schaale, oldest Modern Woodmen member and early society recruit, died Friday at his Sterling home. A charter member of Sterling camp No 12 founded July 1, 1833, he was born June 17, 1819. He joined when the age limit was 65. today it is 45.
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Frederick Schaale
Sterling
Camp No. 12
Mr. Schaale
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Recalled on Drug Warning
A 19th century ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup soothes teething and colic for 25 cents, sold nationwide. The notice warns of a bond and drug action dated January 30, 106K, with court and unverified details.
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Cortul
Unaber
Tribes Plan Muscatine River Trip and City Parade
Local tribes announce a May visit to Moline Rock Island and Muscatine with 4500 visitors expected. A grand street parade will lead to speeches at the Moline theatre and a steamer trip on the Mississippi ending in Rock Island with a council election to choose G Walter Thompson as great sachem of the state.
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Daughters of Pocahontas
Moline
Nichols
C. E B. Chamberlin
Grand Street
Atreeta
Moline Theatre
Mississiopi
Muscatine
Rock Island
Old Sol
G. Walter Thompson
Burglary at Warner's corner grocery store reported
Burglars entered the Dan Grady store at Warner's corner by forcing the back door and stole groceries valued around 330. Police speculate a group of seven or eight hoboes carried out the theft. multiple men implied by the loot. Also noted: George Blake and Peter Bulski fined 280 each for public drunkenness.
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Dan Grady
Warner’s
Marandera
George Blake
Peter Bulski
Bulski
Call for May 1 1907 National Assembly by Benkert
W R Benkert of Davenport national chairman of the United Christian Party issues a call for an annual national assembly at the Watch Tower Rock Island Illinois on May 1 1907. The aim is to reason and confer to recommend or nominate national candidates for president and vice president who align with Christian government and moral law. Public invitation extends to ministers churches parties and all people who believe in God fatherhood and brotherhood.
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W R. Benkert
Davenport
United Christian Party
Hia
Man
Jesus
Watch Tower
Rock Island
Ill
Earth
United States
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