Cabinet ministers summoned as Woodford note triggers war talk
Washington dispatch reports Cabinet members and committee heads called to the White House after Woodford's note failed to deliver an ultimatum to Spain. The note demanded Spain relinquish control of Cuba and withdraw naval forces, with a noon Saturday deadline. Navy movements toward Cuba were expected as the war climate quickened.
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Econgress
White House
State Department
Woodford
United States
Senate Committee On
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Woouford
Sagasta
Spain
Cuba
Woddford
Congress
Cuban
Madrid April 2100 United States ultimatum rocked capital
The United States ultimatum was revived this morning in Evelish causing Spain to break diplomatic relations. Minister Woodford was notified before presenting any note or ultimatum. The rupture was calmly received with no visible excitement across classes.
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Madrid
United States
Woodford
Departure of Minister Woodford to Paris and Legation Transfer
Special Minister Woodfort telegrams that he will depart for Paris in the afternoon and that he has turned the legation over to the British embassy. The move signals a formal handover amid ongoing diplomatic arrangements with France and Britain.
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Washington
Woodfort
State Department
Parishis
President nominates Smith for post in Pennsylvania
James A. Gary resigns and Charles Emory Smith of the Philadelphia Times is named for a high post in Washington. The president has sent Smith's nomination to the Senate for confirmation in Pennsylvania with a report dated April 21. Special dispatch.
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Hampton Steads
North Atlantic
Key West
Senate Committee
James A. Gary Rosigns
Charles Emory Smith
The
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Hig
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Smith
Senate
Charles Emorylvania
Resignation of Gary Ties Cabinet to War Faction
The Philadelphia Times reports that Master General and Vice Janes A Gary resigned amid cabinet splits over war policy. Smith, former minister to Russia and editor of the Philadelphia Times, notes Gary’s peace stance and cites differences with war-favoring elements in the cabinet as the reason.
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Janes A.’ Gary
Smith
Russia
Philadelphia Times
Gary
Spanish Torpedo Fleet Leaves Cape Verde and Troop Mobilization Planned
Washington reports the Spanish torpedo fleet has departed Cape Verde Islands. The Senate is to pass the military bill this afternoon, with a troop call expected late tonight or tomorrow. Gen Miles heads south Saturday to repeat mobilization points. a Spanish warship sighted near Jamareg, Haiti.
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Navy Department
Cape Verde Islands
Senate
Miles
Port-Aup Prince
Hayti
Jamareg
The Spanish Consulate Turned Over to French in New York
The report notes the Spanish consulate being transferred to French control in New York. Samuel Bryant suffers inflammatory rheumatism. Ray Qafek returns from Chicago to consider settling in Clinton Iowa. Rev Kosa of Van Oring leads U B quarterly conference. Elder Boggess absent due to illness. Zuma Epworth league to host social at S S Beal home Friday night. A D Tpiley plans westward trip stopping in Phoenix Arizona for business. Several locals receive new buggies and Lizzie Dunbar to teach spring term at Enterprise. School districts debate—house to be enlarged this summer. Mrs Heentoon of Moline to lecture at Zuma next Sunday night. Clayton Darley to name a new Daley's ice creamery. Simon Michaels ill with rheumatic fever.
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Samuel Bryant
Ray Qafek
Chicago
Clinton
Iowa
Kosa O
van Oring
U. B
Elder Boggess
Mamie Walker
May Wainwright
Wake
Mdan
Zuma Epworth League
S. Ss. Beal
Dpiley
West
Phoenix
Ariz
Marvin
Mumma
Charlie Donahoo
John Dunbar
Lizzie Dunbar
Enterprise
W. O. Beam
Heéntoon
Moline
Zuma
Daley
Crcamery
Coe
Clayton Darley
Simon Michaels
Inghaware
Port Byron Notes Show Local Elections And School Plans
In Port Byron C P Albrecht wins school director with 73 votes against John Mc Cauley 5. A nine from Gustav school of Moline will play a picked team from aga ah at Shannon park Saturday. Shell experiments on Main street test road material. An academy program by the Aud Society is forthcoming. Youths lingered Friday at the academy with lemonade toast marshmallows anagrams and music.
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Gustus
Port Byron
C. P. Albrecht
John McCauley
Shannon Park
Gustav School
Moline
Aga Ah
Main Street
Academy
Aud Society
Hampton Village Elects Citizens Ticket In Local Vote
Hampton held a village election with the Citizens ticket winning. A J Guckert led the president race with 31 votes to James E Maxwell. Wm Ferman won clerk with 64 votes. Trustees results: Henry Glanz 56, Julius McNabney 52, Gustaf Harder 58, Paul Mohr 26, Ethelbert Holton 20, and Mr Underwood 19. F J Barry of Barstow and Miss Minerva Sebultz of South Rock Island wed at the bride’s home with Rev T W Grafton officiating.
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Hampton
Citizens
A J. Guckert
James E. Maxwell
Wm. Ferman
Henry (. Glanz
Julius McNabney
Gustaf Harder
Paul Mohr
Ethelbert Holton
Mr B. Underwood
F. J. Barry
Barstow
Minerva $Ebultz
South Rock Island
T. W. Grafton
IPS Opening Session Sets New Council for Year
Fifteen minute meeting ends as new council organizes for the year. Dr. Gould chosen as pew master and new overseer. old appointees except Poormaster reinstated. Mayors plan to confirm appointments by public recommendation leads to mixed votes and irregularities noted by observers.
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D. W. Gould
Spain
Schmidt
Syrgestion
Erman Schmidt
Tropp
Dorman
Dorn
Ammerman
Alderman Perrin
W. H Edwards
Kerns
Thulin
Gould
Eilerards
Sweat Shop Debate Sparks Moline Letter to Editor
Ida Schaefer argues for legalizing women run sewing workplaces in Moline. She recounts hiring twelve sewers, paying 2 to 7 dollars weekly, saving families from charity, and turning away applicants as demand grows. She challenges Labor Congress to investigate and prove her claims.
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Moline
Citjles
Olpo
Board of Charities
Labor Congress
Ida Schaefer
HYMENEAL News From Healy's Addition And Local Church
Multiple wedding notices from Healy's addition and Gustaf Adolf church report ceremonies led by Rev. J F Robinson Rev David Brunstrom and Rev M J Bevan. Couples include Wm C Cowley Jr and Jessie Gainey Louis Wiedemann Jr and Amelia Lave and Charles C Furgton with Cora McLarnon. Guests and receptions noted with relatives and friends in Rock Island area.
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Jessie Gainey
Thomas Gainey
Healy
J. F. Robinson
Charles Lovejoy
Minnie Gainey
Mrs. Cowley
Gainey
Runstrom - Nelson
Gubraf Adolf
David Brunstrom
Cardie Nelson
North Park Colege
Chicago
Lindsborg
Kas
Lars Nelson
Railroad Avenue
Gustaf Adolf
M. J. Bevan
G. F. Hallstrom
Augustana College
A. S. Nystrom
West Burlington
Long
C.J Andrews
Paul Jones
Alma Peterson
Mary
Anna Brunstrom
Prof
A. W. Frederickson
North Park College
A. Lydell
Chas Ecker
DeKal
Monmouth
Noah's Ark Grocery and Variety in Moline Ad
Noah's Ark on Third avenue Moline advertises groceries glassware crockery toys and notions with a new grocery department claiming to be the finest in the three cities. Prices offered as wholesale and the store pledges low sails on goods.
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Noah's Ark
Moline
Third Avenue
Cornerstone Laying Event For Woodmen At Rock Island
The Woodmen plan a Wednesday program starting at 1 PM with a march from Spencer Square to the building site. William Jackson will open, J G Johnson will respond, and Wm Jennings Bryan will speak before a concert by the Light Guard band. An informal rotunda reception to follow may run until 730 PM.
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Woodman
Island
Rock Island
C. J. Searle
Wah
McErrry
Spencer Square
Moline
William Jackson
J.G. Johnson
Hawes
A. R.talbot
B. D. Smith
J. W. White
Talbot
Harper House
Obituary notices from Des Moines area residents
The report lists William Williams of Des Moines, once a local resident, arriving by Rock Island train Friday afternoon for a funeral at Owlesburg church led by Rev. R. C. Seduiciating. burial at Bowlesburg Olson. Anna K. Olson, 72, died April 14 at her daughter Mrs. Fryxell’s residence in Moline of paralysis. born in Sweden Sept 29 1825, arrived 1869 with husband who died in Moline in 1871. survived by daughter, three sisters and a brother in Sweden. Charles Eckstrom of St. Charles, Illinois, died Wednesday the 13th after heart disease. husband was formerly an engineer at Moline Iron Works. Emma, 42, wife of ...
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William Wiliams
Des Moines
Rock Island
Owlesburg Church
R. C
Bowlesburg
Olson
Anna K. Olson
John Wryxell
Third Street
Sweden
Moline
Fryxell
Charles Eckstrom
St. Charles
Moline Alleable Iron
Emma
Tragedies and Deaths Mark Local Obituary Notes
Notice records multiple local deaths and funerals including Mrs. McMaster aged 26 formerly Miss Davies who died of brain fever after an ear infection. Mrs. Walker age 60 from Virginia with a long Rock Island County residence. Alma Wiese 17 from Walkers Station died of consumption. Sheley Lyle infant death from pneumonia at 11 months. John and Mrs Peters 10-day Hay Peters funeral. and travel ad for Syrup of Figs.
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George W. McMaster
Mutual/Wheel works
M Tnker
McMaster
Miss Davies
Hunatington
Rock Island
M@Master
Moline
Wieselle Alma
James Wiese
Walker's Station
Davenport
Sheley, Lyle
Willard Sheley
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