Col Pope Promotes East Moline Industrial Future
The Dispatch quotes Col Pope praising East Moline as a central industrial hub in the Mississippi Valley. He cites rail connections, river traffic, and planned Rock Island shops expansion, forecasting rapid growth and strong purchasing power for the district. New manager George W. Ross is appointed to lead development.
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East Moline
Mississippi Valley
America
United States
Minneapolis
St Paul
Milwaukee
Chicago
Indianapolis
St Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Moline
Rock Iland
Pacific
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Tam
Rock Island
George W. Ross
East Moline Co
Ross
East Moline Company
Arkansas Starts for St. Louis
The U S monitor Arkansas departed for St Louis from Memphis Tennessee on April 9 heading to join duties in the river fleet.
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Arkansas
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
United States Monitor
Gain Calls for New Precincts
Local leader urges redrawing of precinct boundaries citing population shifts and representation needs. Council discusses potential maps and public input sessions scheduled this month.
In Wards Six and Seven Precincts Outgrow Legal Limit
The Sixth ward must be divided into three precincts and the Seventh ward must gain a second precinct. Current counts show Sixth Precinct One with 518 votes, far above the 430 limit, while Seventh warrants a second division. The Board of Supervisors must act in July or August with changes reported to the secretary of state by September.
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Board of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Ridgeview Local Briefs Highlight Sermon and Arrivals
April notes from Ridgeview report state evangelist Frank W Hoover delivered a sermon at the Ridgeview schoolhouse. James Posten returns to property near Columbia Park after winter absence. H S Cox listed sick, and H S Cox also works on a barn for Dr Beal. Mrs Heald buys a lot for a two story house. many residents travel or plan construction in Walker Station and Columbia Park.
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Ridgeview
Ernest Bomberg
Frank W Hoover
James Posten
Columbia Park
YMCA
Mr Fuller
Ho S Cox
Joseph Hammer
Bessie Petersen
Edith Frels
Barstow
Hjalmer Falk
John Devinney, Jr
Walker Station
Acme Packet Co to Charter New Clinton-Twin City Boat
Report says Acme Packet Co will charter the Gordie Eastman for Clinton-Twin-City service this season. The Eastman, at Kahlke yards for extensive repairs, is a fast but smaller boat than the Winona and will operate on the morning schedule. Gardle owners are Fetter & Crosby of La Crosse. The Diamond Jo line’s Sidney, renovated, passed Rock Island on its southbound run, with Captain Lamont and pilot Hight aboard, but stopped only briefly and carried no freight on this trip.
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Acme Packet Co
Gordie Eastman
Winona
Fetter & Crosby
la Crosse
Davenport
Lamont
Rock Island
Washington Hight
Rapida
Sidney
Typhoid fever and court actions fill local page
Dimock & Gould foreman Chas Rylander moved to city hospital with typhoid. In circuit court Mack Snyder and John Paulsen found not guilty on keeping a disorderly house. Mrs. Mattie Garnett seeks divorce from William Garnett citing unfaithfulness with Coral Ruffner. Fireline updates include Dr Hedley Hall ill in Chicago, Arthur Brelter band saw injury, and Augustana pre medical course recognition by Iowa State and UI College of Physicians and Surgeons. Local notes cover hair turning white for August Schatteman, property sale on Seventh Avenue, and arrests for assault and battery with fines.
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Chas. J. Rylander
Dimock & Gould Co
Nineteenth Avenue
Mack Snyder
John Paulsen
Mattie Garnett
Moline
William Garnett
Coral Ruffner
Monmouth
Mattle Hall
Augustana
Iowa State University
College of Physicians and Surgeons
University of Illinois
Augustana Hospital
Rush Medical College
Northwestern University
N. G Skoglund
Seventh Avenue
Emily Coleman
Rock Island
Naval
Yates
Chas. Nelson
William Burke
Joe Robbins
Rock Island News Briefs Reflect Local Trade and Obituaries
Milk price remains at six cents per quart due to stable fodder costs. Ida Montgomery’s body buried at Chipplanock cemetery after Rock Island murder. Sylvan Ice Co incorporated with 2500 capital by Godelin Day Nelson. Mrs Josie Renstrom files for divorce from Albert Renstrom in Moline. Memorial Day address to be delivered by T J Fitzpatrick of Dubuque. Funeral of Mrs Swan Hammergren held at ion Lutheran with pallbearers listed. Desire Cornell bound over for grand jury after Belgian community hearing. Fire causes chimney blaze at H S Fristoe residence. insurance covers logs. Old papers disposed via furnace, heat starts the trouble.
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Sylvan Ice Co
J A. Godelin
John Day
Albert J. Nelson
Josie Renstrom
Moline
Albert Renstrom
Renstrom
T. J Fitzpatrick
Dubuque
Iowa
John Buford Post
G A
Seventeenth Street
Rapids City Church Grows as New Members Join
Rapids City Wisconsin April 9 the arrival service sparked a general awakening and six or more new members joined the Christian church Mrs Baycock will resume regular preaching Tuesday evenings Mrs Hartzell and daughter from Moline visited Drury family Mr P R Brown who stays with daughter M R Metzgar of Moline arrived for a visit with sister Capt Hall and family Relatives attended Dwight Webb funeral born here twenty four years ago Sympathy poured out to the bereaved Mrs Willards daughter Mrs M Southerland and her children of Moline spent part of vacation with relatives here Jackson recovering from a sprained wrist can begin spring work
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Capt Hall
Moline
Dwight Webb
J Willards
M Southerland
Social notes from Davenport and surrounding towns
Friday Edgar Kirby left for Chinook Montana via Minneapolis with plans to stay a couple of days. Miss Gail Porter traveled to Rockford to resume studies. Mr and Mrs Harry Blackman moved from Edgewood Park to Davenport. Mrs George Chadwick learned her brother in law Thomas Chadwick died in Cuba Tuesday. Judge Parmenter officiated two weddings: David S. Garner and Minnie Johnson Davenport. William Peters and Christina Hodge Coal Valley. F A Landee wears a diamond ring from linemen east of the Missouri River. he recently received a gold watch from those west of the Missouri. Vera Brumbaugh leaves today for DeKalb Normal School. Cinch War social at Dr and Mrs F P D Paul’s with about thirty physicians present. Nels Peterson leaves Detre Co to farm south of East Moline. his employer gave a plow and money as a sendoff.
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Eli Corbin
Stella
John Corbin
Mabel Alsterlund
DeKalb School
Moline
Ralph Entrihin
Mohe
Henry Hilberg
Hospital
Mo Merrett
Port Byron
George McNeal
Stephen Odell
Odown
Hampton
Corbin Pinkerton
George Chadwick
Thomas Chadwick
Cuba
Thomas
Judge Parmenter
David S. Garner
Minnie Johnson
Davenport
William Peters
Christina Hodge
Coal Valley
Nels Peterson
Detre & Co
Beouth
East Moline
Hind Hess
Miss Adelaide Segur Leaves for Billings Montana
Miss Adelaide Segur departed this morning for Billings Montana after a vacation visit with her parents in town. Mrs J B Frissette of Clinton is visiting her daughter Mrs CE Cornell.
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Adelaide Segur
Billings
Mont
J.B Frissette Af Clinton
Vistinge
CE Cornell
Manufacturers' hotel to get private telephone exchange
A contract by the Manufacturers' Hotel association funds the installation of a private exchange in the new Manufacturers' hotel by Central Union Telephone Co. Wiring is under way and the system will let about a hundred rooms call the clerk or talk to any city or distant point via two trunk lines to the city exchange. The Central Union recently finished an exchange at Williams White & Co's plant.
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Manufacturers’ Hotel Association
Central Union Telephone Co
Manufacturers’ Hotel
Moline
Auditorium
Great Northern
Chicago
Chittenden
Columbus
Central Union
Williams, White & Co
Siemsen Brewin Tie The Knot In Rock Island
Emil Siemsen of Rock Island marries Miss Hannah Brewin of Colfax Indiana at the home of M Jackson Rock Island Justice McFarlane officiating. The event follows health improvements of Ex Senator William Payne and Mrs Payne visiting their daughter.
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Emil Siemsen
Rock Island
Hannah Brewin
Colfax
M Jackson
Fifth Avenue
Justice McFarlane
William Payne
Hot Springs
Ark
Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup Endorsed for Children's Needs
The advertisement promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as particularly suited for children. It claims soothing influence and presents it as the remedy of all remedies for throat and lung diseases.
Mass Strike Led by Woman Defies Lowell Police
A thousand strikers led by a woman clashed with Lowell police. officers forced the crowd to disperse. The text notes foot and mouth disease nearly stamped out in Massachusetts. Five thousand dollars worth of goods stolen from Mishkend clothing offices.
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Lowell
Mass
Massachusetts
Mishkend
Misses Lucy and Clara Scott Return Home for Summer
The Misses Lucy and Clara Scott arrived home yesterday for the summer after a year traveling through Europe and the East. Perry A Vessel returned from Iowa City to spend Easter vacation. Nelson Chester, former grocer, was taken to the sanitarium on Fifteenth Street for treatment. Mr and Mrs John D Cady host Mr and Mrs Garret Lamb and Mr and Mrs McCoy of Clinton. Oscar Hmid hosted a box party at the Burds last evening.
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Misses Lucy
Clara Scott
Europe
East
Perry Avessel
Iowa City
Nelson Chester
the Sanitarum
Fifteenth Street
John D. Cady
Garret Lamb
Mrs. McCoy
Clinton
Oscar Hmid
Words of Praise for Dr. Andreen
A brief tribute notes Dr. Andreen's long career with multiple lectures and high regard from colleagues. The piece highlights his extensive teaching and influence in the field.
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DR. Andreen
Judge Chytraus to Speak as Baseball Team Prepares
Judge Chytraus of Chicago named as a speaker for Founders Day events at Augustana with Rev. Ferm and Dr Roth on April 27. Augustana's baseball team shows progress with coach Walter Davis and pitcher Donald Gustafson back, as Holland leads candidates during Easter vacation.
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Gustav Andreen
Sweden
Old Country
Augustana College
Gothenburg
America
Dr. Andreen
New Sweden
Atlantic
Andreen
Augustana Synod
O J Liljestrom
A W. Kjellstrand
O. W. Ferm
W.H Roth
Chytraus
Chicago
Handel
Messiah
Minneapolis
Bethany
Gustavus Adolphus
Augustana
Joel Olsenius
A. Alm
Holland
Donald Gustafson
Walter Davis
Davenport
College, Academy and Business College
Conservatory
Seminarians
Local social notes from Carbon Cliff and Colfax
April social updates note Mrs Steve Mitton visiting Colfax Iowa. Van Tilbury from Natick visited. Miss Mary Bay heads to Rock Island for a short stay. Mrs O'Donnell of Watertown visits friends. Alice Fahlstrom hosts birthday party with friends. An April 17 schoolhouse entertainment proceeds go to a library fund.
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Carbon Cliff
Steve Mitton
Colfax
Iowa
van Tilbury
Natick
Mary Bay
Rock Island
O'Donnell
Watertown
Alice Fahlstrom
Unclear fragment hints at medical or tech names
Fragmentary text mentions names like Thom and Zaid with garbled phrases. No clear event, place, or date to anchor a factual summary.
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WF McLain
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Mire
Juana Kyle
Rock Island Duesday
William Paul and
RF Martin
Galesburg
Craig
Harris
Mir
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Princeton
Wiley Stevenson
Moss Ada Fentrthin
Kate Healy
Daved Scott
Cralesbury
R G Young
Tri Cities
Hawkins
Man Wd) Smith
Rupert Odell
South Moline
Odell
FCC Coopers
Oscar Arenschild
Arenschield
Alice Sutley
Mixa
Martha Thompson
Saturdas
George Dirresa
Ehured
Roh Freeborn
Belle
Oscar Arenschield
Henry Easter
M. O'Donnell
Colona
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Burdock
Deling
Nt. Com'n
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Zuma
Canoe Cr’k
Cordova
Drury
Buf. P
Coal Wal
Andalusia
Hedley Hall
Unitarian Church
Hall
J. W Warr
Arthur Brelter
Moline Furniture Works
August Schatteman
Jalil
C. J. Bergblom
The
Orphans’ Home
Andover
Til
Joliet
Deere & Mansur Co
Jule Chelstrom
A. Ballinger
Ramsay
Jacob Weaver
Tri-City Railway Co
Theompany
Weavt
Rock Island Dairymen
Cally
Ida Montgomery
Chipplanock
Knox
Rapids City
Social Notes
Edgar Kirby
Chinook
Gail Porter
Rockford
Harry Blackman
Edgewood Park
Landee
C Roi & P
Missouri River
Vera Brumbaugh
DeKalb
Normal School
PD Paul
Rock Island and
May
Mrs Ho C Connelly
California
Missouri Valley
Maude
Lillie Shallberg
Swedona
McClelland
Willard
Weill
Knox College
H L. Hullen
Grinnell
King of Oberlin
Harry Ainsworth
Mauritz
G . Johnson
Sharon Springs
Kas
Colorado
Young Men's Literary Club
Good Fellowship Club
A B Jancashire
Lookout Committee
Walter Swanson
Earl Baker
Lancashire
Henry Matteson
Judge Chytraus
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