Rock Island news notes and local family updates
The column reports custody discussions for four children involving Mrs. Tecelvee and Mr. Fuller as the case proceeds. It notes the death of Joseph Green, a brother of James Green, leaving an estate and plans for Cool to assume supervisory duties. Others mentioned include Nellie Naylor visiting with her mother, C. B. Marshall spending Sunday with friends, Mrs. James Tew improving, and Harry Milman enjoying time off from Rock Island work to hunt. Frank Zimmerman has been ill.
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Eee
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Fuller Gelved
Joseph
James Green
Deadwood
Jadove
Nebraska
Charles George
Nellie Naylor
Save
Fda
W. Naylor
C. B. Marshall
W.R. Freek
James Tew
John @meltzer
Davenport
Yarry Milman
Rock Island
Frank Zimmerman
Sie Anaire Sette
President Roosevelt Faces Conspiracy Against Rail Policy
The President warns that Harriman Hearst and others seek to defeat his railroad policy and any Republican candidate aligned with it. He argues a broad, quiet opposition by rail interests would rally voters to a pro policy, and that any candidate opposing rail reforms risks Democratic nomination. He calls for a square, neutral legal framework and equal treatment under the law.
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Harriman
Hearst
Congress
Falk
Senate
House
Ohio
Debates Over Race Education Sparked by Senator Bailey
The article records a speech debating race education and the moral implications of educating a people historically enslaved. It contrasts arguments on Negro capacity with the Jewish experience, challenging the idea that education should be denied to groups based on past servitude and arguing for equality in schooling.
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Suden
Qeuvetiog Am
Aldress Eta Pobvtechnie School
Port Worth
Bailey
Palestine
Batley
Egypt
South
Gerrymander rulings mark advance in fair politics
Discussion compares New York Illinois and Ulmold gerrymander decisions. New York’s ruling constrains the assembly, aiding Democrats while Republicans seek a new favorable map. Governors and party factions clash over signatures and reform timing amid a broader debate on political redistricting.
Call for Local Registration Law to Curb Illicit Votes
A discussion in several cities urges adoption of a Chicago style registration law to prevent fraudulent voting. Proponents argue registration eliminates sworn-in voters lacking proper eligibility and reduces last minute voting by nonresidents. Critics doubt it fixes all issues but see it as simple and effective.
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Chicago
Chalesburg
Galesburg
Stong Big Lin
Southern Cotton Mills Growth in the South
The article lauds the rise of southern cotton manufacturing once thought impossible. It notes South Carolina as a leading state now second in cotton manufacturing value and North Carolina third, with South Carolina approaching sixty million dollars in output.
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North Carolina
Georgia
Europe
England
South
John C Calhoun
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Illiteracy Debate Varies by Comparison of Nations
A late Booker T. Washington letter puts southern Negro illiteracy at forty eight percent and argues comparisons with Russia and Spain skew the issue. He notes Russia freed serfs later but with less schooling access, while Spain’s history and immigration patterns skew illiteracy as a non comparable measure. Washington contends decades of restriction versus opportunity explain why southern Blacks’ literacy lags yet shows progress compared with past decades.
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Booker Washington
Spain
Russia
Mediterranean
Africa
Europe
Growth of temperance movement reshapes employment
The piece notes a rising sentiment against drinkers in the north. It cites employers, railroads, and express companies leading a reform that will bar drinking men from work, with expectations that other interests will soon follow.
Huber Urges Enforcing High License Rules in Rock Island
Rock Island figure Mr Huber voices support for strict enforcement of high license laws and separating saloon business from illegitimate affiliates. He cautions local brewers, notably Rock Island Brewing, to comply with ordinances to reduce agitation and potential public action. The piece argues the remedy lies with Mr Huber using his influence to force compliance.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Union
Union
Rock Island Brewing Company
Galoona
Moline
Dispatch
Agi
Growing Temperance Sentiment Spreads Through the South
A Rockford Republic summary notes expanding temperance gains across southern states. Local option grows in Kentucky and Texas with many counties embracing restrictions, Alabama and Tennessee see intensified fights for stricter dispensations, while Oklahoma enshrines prohibition in its constitution. Political lines are deemphasized as reform focuses on public welfare and family protection.
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Rockford
South
Kentucky
Texas
Alabama
Tennessee
Carmack
Oklahoma
City License Overage Measure Killed by Aldermen
Aldermen failed to pass a thousand dollar license ordinance on Monday night after a Friday vote in its favor. The public demanded results, loans kept the same fee, and potential improvements were left undone. Day urged referring the issue to the people, but the motion failed or was deemed out of order. the mayor may decide next steps as a special election looms.
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Lcense
Alderman Day
Opera House
Day
Rise of Busse Seen Steering Chicago Republican Faction
The piece argues that a split between federal and state Republicans is unlikely as Fred Busse aligns with both state and national leaders. It predicts harmony within the party, noting Gov. Rie. r and Sen. Hopkins seek reelection but expect competitive yet nonbitter nominations, with Busse guiding influence to unite factions.
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Busag
Chicago
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Hopkins
Busse
Roosevelt best job to lead Republican renomination strong says Herald
The New York Herald surveys Republicans nationwide and finds Roosevelt stronger now than in the last election with broad demand for his reelection. Most correspondents say he can secure the renomination, though views split on whether he could deliver votes to another candidate. The next GOP standard bearer should back Roosevelt policies, or risk defeat, amid pressure from powerful financial interests opposing his renomination.
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The
New York Herald
Roosevelt
Republic
Republican Party
Ryling
Reform stance in hubersiga interview on license law
In a terse interview the figure known as Hubersiga expresses support for enforcing the law while denying any broad reform plans. The discussion centers on licensing, enforcement, and the arc of reform, with emphasis on practical compliance.
Prohibition Debate Sparks Texas Liquor Reform Call
The document argues for strict enforcement of the Sine law and a unified reform to limit liquor traffic in Texas. It cites 72 dry counties, brewer opposition, and proposes public opinion pressure to compel brewers to abandon lenient practices. It envisions a future, stricter regime making alcohol control as tight as possible.
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Hu- Ming
Texan
Cbaye
Yale
Texas
Huber
Vote on High License in Moline Faces Six Month Revenue Plan
City council sets election date to determine a thousand dollar saloon license. Brewers oppose, promising heavy spending and intimidation campaigns. Supporters cite city revenue and growth while noting current location limits and legal constraints.
Cordova Eventful Sunday Lectures and Local News
Cordova reports a temperance lecture by Mr. Wilson at the Baptist church despite cold wet weather. Mrs. Lewis Marshall returns from Rock Island with two children. Stewart Conners of Deadwood, 8 D., visits Cordova. Conners has long mining ties and traveled to the Black Hills years ago. Charles Sallow receives several patent inquiries from firms including one in London. Captain Miller faced rough conditions crowing the river as a gale blew.
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Cordova
Wilson
The
Baptist Society
Baptist Church
Lewis Marshall
Rock Island
Stewart Conners
Deadwood
Conners
Black Hills
Charles Sallow
London
England
Miller
Automobile lodge officers named at East Moline initiation
East Moline Automobil e Lodge No 934 O F H recently elected and appointed officers for the coming term. Officers include Noble Grand O E Soderstrom Vice Grand Frank E Sibley Secretary T E Caverly Financial Secretary W G Baker Treasurer F J Clendenin Warden W Dunn Conductor M H Ingersoll Chaplain J C McDowell Inner Guard H Benson Outer Guard Max Heineman. RaNG C J Garrett L S N G Wn F Salzmann. Remarks note Knights of Columbus secured a $100000 monument appropriation for a Columbus memorial in Washington to be directed by a commission led by the supreme knight. Frederick W Rank invited to speak at Sterling banquet April 14.
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Automobile Lodge
O. F
East Moline
Automobile
O. E. Soderstrom
Frank E. Sible
T .E. Caverly
W. G. Baker
Knights of Columbus
Columbus
Washington
Order
Frederick W. Rank
Sterling
Men Cleared in Rock Island Fur Theft Case
Richard O Rourke and Henry Donahue were charged with stealing 800 dollars worth of furs from Bennett fur store in Rock Island. Magistrate J Edward Elliott dismissed the case after a preliminary hearing finding circumstantial and conflicting evidence. Witnesses placed the men near Bennett's store around the time of the theft and noted they later left on the 12 35 train.
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Richard O'Rourke
Henry Donahue
Bennett Fur
Rock Island
J Edward Elliotte
Bennett
Bureau
Jury Drawn for April 16 Hearing Across County
The April 4 jury draw lists jurors for reports on April 16 across multiple towns including Rock Island Moline Hampton Cordova Coe Black Hawk Andalusia and Port Byron. A separating divorce case between Earne Taller and Tuller ends with custody split and alimony. J C Sodini buys Crystals vaudeville theatre and plans a ten year lease.
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Zuma
Frank Tink
A - Tinkman
South Rock Island
Willam Maak
Fred Myera
Coat Eaeps
George Hoeoye
Herman Myers
A.F. Benson
G. B
R A. Hass
William Payne
William Forsythe
Coe
Roy Ege
Archie Bigsts
Black Hawk
Hedley
Pete Ie
William Rettig
John Holt
Andalusia
J. H. Ballard
J. C. Sodini
H-A. Bodlal
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Crystals Vaudeville Theatre
Rogk Taland
Brett
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