Davenport Tribune notes Buffalo Brick and Tile Works loss and wider issues
The paper reports the Buffalo Iowa Brick and Tile Works fire with an estimated $5,000 loss and $4,000 insurance, noting the company’s $10,000 capital stock and president Henry Frahm. It suggests rebuilding soon. It also covers a Stewartville resident criticizing a streetcar fare claim and critiques Canadian reciprocity as not true reciprocity. Further items discuss US sugar beets profits per acre, glass industry labor needs under the McKinley bill, and import labor restrictions affecting skilled workers and Moglia mafia mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Tribune
Jos
Buffalo
Iowa
Henry Frahm
Sicily
Italy
Cattle Exports Rise Amid Tin Can Boom and Sugar Politics
A late 19th century strain of trade notes cattle and tin can exports soaring as Europe opens markets. It cites 1 292 238 head and 200 512 dollars in canned beef, while sugar prices loom in the upcoming election and Democratic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
England
Nouth America
The McKinley tariff tale of Mr Fay in DeWitt
A Democratic editor in Be Witt Iowa noted for investing in nails based on McKinley bill hopes prices would rise. Fay bought 8900 worth of nails, shipped to DeWitt, stored to secure gains, but prices fell. He lost about 1500 and may exit the hardware trade. He plans to continue political work, but will avoid real-money bets.
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Mt. I
Leasant
Iowa
Lake
Sie
Congress
Baml
Be- Witt
H A. Fay
Lyons Advertiser
Fay
Davenport
DeWitt
Mr. Fay
Mr Fay
Wuder Town
McKinley
Wil
Tuan
Senator Crawford stalls stock yards bill dispute
In De Kalb on January five Senator Crawford led a bid to push the stock yards regulation through the agricultural committee chaired by Hunt. Resolutions censuring the committee were offered, the bill moved to a Crawford-chaired subcommittee, and Crawford pledged to withdraw the resolutions. Threlкuit court opened for the Knowles heirs case with arguments scheduled among local lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucagay
W F Crawford
Iunt
DeKalb
Crawfords
Agricultural Committee
Hunt
Senate
Crawford
Ilewn
YM C. A
Knowles
Dr Knowles
Messrs
Adair Pleasants
Eugene Lewis
Ira O. Wilkinson
Chas Dunham
Brownjog & Entrikin
Milan residents back south shore route choice
Milan citizens met Monday night to condemn Hon. W H Gest for favoring the north shore route. A telegraph to Washington stated the people are satisfied with the south shore route and do not want changes. A telegram to the secretary of war thanked him for choosing the south shore route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
W HH. Gest
North Shore
South Shore
Washington
Secretary of War
Fire at Moline Wagon Co reveals sprinkler system success
A basement wood department fire at the Moline Wagon Co was contained by an automatic sprinkler system and electric alarm. Smoke and small flames were extinguished with only a charred work bench as damage. Origin traced to a spark from a forge near unprotected floor. a stray coal dropped into shavings later confirmed.
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Moline Wagon Co
Wood Department
Anps
Wapon Works
Rock Island Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Deaths
City notes from Rock Island report the Citizens Improvement League discussing funds tied to the Rock Island Arsenal project, salaries paid, and a push to limit profit from expenses. Elections for town officials, fire department leadership changes, injuries at work, a broken leg at the depot, and a series of local legal actions are listed alongside a wedding and a death in the community.
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Citizens’ Improvement League
Jackson
B. Sudlow
Hasa
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Rock Island Arsenal
Sudlow
Mack
Offie C
Carse
Henry Searle
Hook Island
Martin C. Frick
Frank M. Simnett
Wm. T. Sudgen
John H. Cleland
Rock Island
A. F. Greaser
J. F. Johnson
Claus D. Einfeldt
Plummer
Jack Atkinson
Schwecke
Craig
Mer
Charles Brandall
John Peetz
Bailey Davenport
Weattherlead
Rockford Construction_Co
Arthy Morey
Watsonville
California
Rock Island Savings Bank
I’hil Mitchell
Austria
George E Shuey
Richmond
George Wagner
S’bil Mitchell
Comstock
Farmer Burns
Yarns
Cedar Rapids
David C. Thompson
Arsenal
D. W. Flagler
Watertown Arsenal
Mass
Y.M C. A
Messrs
FE. B. McKown
J.38. Freeman
George Barker
J. F. Robinson
C. E. Adams
J. D. Warnock
A .D. Sperry
W. H. Phillep
George Kingsbury
G. M. Loosley
J. H. Leidke
H. H. Hansen
F. Protar
The
Volks-Zeitung
Washington
Post Office Department
Col. Danforth
Ro « Islander
Protar
U. S
E. D. Sweeney
Davenport
Twentieth
Exploring Expedition Sails Toward Alaska Yukon Guide
Lieut Schwatka departed Wednesday by Northern Pacific to the Pacific coast and Sitka Alaska. He will lead six white companions to explore the country between the Yukon and Atna rivers, a 400 square mile area untouched by white men. Mrs Schwatka accompanies him to the coast.
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Schwatka
Pacific Coast
Sitka
Alaska
Yukon
Atna Rivers
Mrs. Schwatka
Chicago Markets and Stockyard Prices Reported
Chicago commodity quotations show Wheat No 2 April 1.04 to 1.08 with variations across months while Corn No 2 May around 0.65 to 0.70 and oats and park prices listed. Park prices reach about 12.65 for July and livstock at Union stock yards reflect hogs steady moderate gains in spots and cattle and sheep price ranges, with beef steers around 5.50 to 9.00 per hundred pounds and hogs at 4.30 to 5.00.
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Board of Trade
Oige
Park May
Union Stock Yards
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Body Health
Every tissue of the body every bone muscle and organ is made stronger and more healthful by the use of Hood's Sarsaparilla. This ad style line promotes the tonic as a cure all boosting general well being.
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Ayer
First Baptist Church votes to drop members over scandal
At a Grand Island church meeting the pastor Dr Read and Miss Lotta Zediker faced calls to remove their names and send letters to spouses. The moderator ruled out discussion while the motions to strike Read and Zediker from the roll and to issue letters were approved, aiming to quell church dissension.
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Breda Pao
J.A. OL. Reid
Lotta Yediker
First Baptist Church
Merning
Read
Grand Jid
Grand Island
Jas Parker
Mr. Name
Mel Read
Zediker
Church scandal elicits mixed views on exoneration
The text reflects divided opinion within a church over exonerating several accused individuals. While some insist on their innocence and righteous intent, others worry the scandal will worsen church strife as members continue to believe circulating stories despite official statements.
Marriage Licensees List Includes Dozens of Names Across Towns
A long list of marriage licensees appears with numerous unreadable OCR fragments. The names reference individuals from Hampton, Rock Island, Moline, Port Byron, and nearby areas including Henry Kaoekeomues Mary rocket muse and William Kampf.
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Henry FP. Kaoekeomues
Mary Rocket Muse
Hampton
Kurgart
Aller Trueth
South Rock
Ahtina
Charles Mier
Emms Hansen
Arse Lofgren
Alma Johnson
Fuuth Mone
Henry W Kester
Omaha Not
Thereas Lazarus
Owk
Iaiind
Oscar W Bamuelson
Fouina
Willke Moline
David J Shegn Rosa EK Vasgaerl
Bock Yak
Gustafe
K Rothamel
Mattih
Keo
Rock Island
Willam D. Kampf
Iedale
Sarah BE Genning
Port Byron
Henry Taylor Hedfied
Louise C
Briberg Moline
Gustav A Shaffer
Loutie & Schmid
Bock Inland
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Canada
United States
Agricultural Department of the
MR. Faws
Ainum Denmeest
Moline Streets
Kittilsen
Betera
Wadsworth
Il Sweeney
É Ve
Jones
Moline Rock Island County
Honor Bright
Great Rock
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake
D &R
Pueblo
Leadville
Southern Pacific
Ogden
San Francisco
R&t Ry
Jornings
Parentlyig
Cor Danforti
Volke-Zeitung
Downes
Moline
Edward ‘Kahn
Fourth. Avenue
Kahn
Misa Theresa Lezerus
N. Lazarus
Second Avenue
K Island
Henry Resler
Omaha
F. W. Jesselson
Grand Rapids
Mich
East
Resler
Kilpatrick & Koch
Oscar Hoffman
Henry Hi In
Isaac Ganger
Cleveland
Ohio
T. Resler
Janesville
Joseph Burton
Rock Island Stove Works
Eyster
Joseph Weidlein
Orion
Misa AueeGiatiedint Thyphe Teste Muwels
Oricn
Rock Island County
John B. Bell, Sr
Abilene, Texas
Donahoo
Timothy Hay
Cesses Neeenas
New York
Sligo
Rv Davesrourt
Changa
First Baptist - Church
Ayers
Redmon C. Comly
Row Landing P A
Felfciana Parish
A.A. Soderberg
Lowell
Mast
James A. Thornton
Bloomington
Ind
Suierer Byam Keyes
Hubbardstown
Dr. J
Ayer & CO
Mat
U Medicine
Buyabuffalo
Wyoming
Mann Hom
Wyo
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