Theatre building revisions soothe downtown project
Johnston, Chamberlin, Kindt, and Architect Borgolte review changes to the Moline Busi mens Mews association theatre construction. They approve 16 foot joists on a truss frame, 12 inch joist centers, a constructed floor, and lumber sourced from Dimock Gould & Co. and Mueller Lumber Co. The brickwork supervisor praises the improved woolwork, and inspectors plan a follow up meeting with the architect and builders to ensure specifications are met.
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Moline Busimens Mews Association
F A. Borgolte
Prt
Dimock Gould & Co
Mueller Lumber Co
Borgolte
Fiat
Tavern
Johnswten
Tidder
Girl Befriended by Mission Ladies Dies at 16
A 16 year old girl from Watertown died of chlorosis after years of charity care by the WC TU Bethany Home and Union Mission. She had been married young to a man much older and was cared for by St Anthony's Hospital before burial from Watertown Baptist Church with Rev M V Crumbaker officiating. She is survived by her parents and one sister Mrs Reuben Harker.
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A. F Hood
Watertown
WCTU
Bethany
Union Mission
Milan
Russion
Wif
Laterie
St Anthony's Hospital
Reuben Harker
Forty Fourth Street
Baptist Church of
Beck Brings 100-dollar Bills to Court Case
An OCR readout describes a messy legal matter involving cash and references to individuals and places, including Richland Georgia. The fragment mentions a plan or scheme, a 42 bal tender, and accusations linked to Beck.
Mayor Goembel Survives Near Fatal Geneseo Scaffold Fall
Mayor W Sydney Goembel of Geneseo narrowly escaped death Monday when a scaffold he was on with two helpers collapsed. He leaped aside to shield his nephew Emery, saving the youth but receiving severe bruises and a shocking fall. Doctors say he survived the ordeal with only serious shock.
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W. Sydney Goembel
Goembel
Emery
Governor Deneen Plans Transfer of Dr Taylor
New evidence confirms Governor Deneen intended to transfer Dr W E Taylor from the Western Hospital for the Insane at Watertown to another state hospital. The governor praised Dr Taylor’s work at Watertown and wished another institution to benefit from his leadership as superintendent, denying reports of dismissal.
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Deneen
W E .Taylor
Western Hospital For
Watertown
Thin County
Ards
Taldorata
Securing Signers on Park Petition Findings
Fragmented OCR text describes a petition drive for a park with unclear author names and dates. The piece references signers and governance terms, but readable facts are sparse and disjointed. No specific locations, organizers, or outcomes are clearly identified.
Estate of Late Dean Mackin Schedule Summary
Condensed probate schedule lists lands in Rock County and LaSalle County Nebraska and Sears property totaling near 100000 dollars. Executors and relatives contest the will alleging undue influence by principal beneficiaries. Cash, notes, and chattel values are itemized with executors managing the estate.
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Gaineonm County
Nebraska
Rock Talaod County
Sears
LaSalle County
Dean Mackin
Minstrel Banter and Proverbial Jokes at the Show
A Louisville Courier-Journal note recalls a minstrel performance with lines from Mr Bones and Mr Tambo about carbon and doves, followed by a quip about a senator in a jail. The column ends with a patent remedy ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to cure indigestion and constipation.
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Bones
Mr Tambo
Mr Bones
Louisville Courier-Journal
Hollister
W. Uvhrus
Railroads Plan Denver Trip To Educate Patriots
Railroads offer a low round trip from Moline priced at 16 70 with sale Aug 30 to Sept 4 for a grand encampment gathering in Denver. Burlington and Rock Island run special or via regular trains with dining car service and 25 cent luncheons. Illinois veterans will help establish a national patriotic instruction office linked to Grand Army posts to work through schools and communities. The plan includes a June 14 flag day observance and a call for quarterly death reports of Civil War veterans to the Grand Army posts.
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Denver
Grand Army
Dispatch
Moline
Burlinton
Chicago
Rock Island
Natonal
Joes
Gab
Dave
Illnois
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Congreso
W W Blackmar
Hon V Warner
Washington
Comrates
Neighborg Rave and Piano Praise in Local Note
A clipped note reports Mrs Nexdore and Prof Foraty visiting a home. the daughter played the piano and drew high praise from the professor. The Philadelphia Press quotes a playful exchange about concealed feelings and compliments the music’s comforting effects.
Hampton Grade Battle Over Rail Line Sparks Appeals
Proceedings in a civil case between Hampton and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad hinge on railway grade through the village. Surveyors are mapping a grade acceptable to both sides. A July trial was delayed. one appellate decision favored the village, allowing higher penalties, while another judge contradicted it on similar cases.
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Hampton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Lkely
Parmenter
Circuit Court
Gest
Dakota Moline Plow Co to Open Sioux Falls Branch
The Moline Plow Co will launch a new Dakota Moline Plow Co branch in Sioux Falls South Dakota on September 1. The warehouse and office renovation will create a three story building at 88 by 136 feet with 48000 square feet of floor space. C A Cadwell will be manager and Theodore Klug assistant manager. The new branch will serve South Dakota west of the Missouri River and parts of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
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Moline Plow Co
Sioux Falls
3. D
Dakota-Moline Plow Co
Com
South Dakota
Missouri River
Lowl
Minnesota
C A. Cadwell
Minneapolis
Theodore Klug
Plow Co
Oklahoma Moline Plow Co
Winnipeg
Henney Buggy Co
Freeport
Sixth Regiment Athletes organize at Camp Lincoln
The Sixth Regiment Athletic Association formed at Camp Lincoln with officers led by President Captain Edward Dunavin of Rock Island and Secretary Lieutenant Saunders of Kewanee. The group plans annual track meets with medals for top performers and a loving cup for next year’s winner, plus a banner for relay victors.
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Sixth Regiment Athletic Association
Camp Lincoln
Edward Dunavin
Rock Island
Saunders
Kewanee
Porter
Monmouth
Erwin
Dixon
Keanee
Scales
Oak Park
Batallion
Relg
Geneseo
Edward Donavin
Adjutant Brow of
Mon‘mouth
Sisk
Graduating class of Tri City Sanitarium hears stark health statistics
Dr. David Paulson of Chicago delivers a commencement address at Tri City Sanitarium in Battle Creek, detailing alarming global health trends. He cites rising tobacco, opium, cocaine use, patent medicines, venereal disease, insanity, and tuberculosis, urging nurses to commit to humanitarian service.
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David Paulson
Chicago
Tri- City Sanitarium
Battle Creek Institution
William Covent
Ray Anderson
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New York
Paulson
New York City
United States
Louisiana
W. M. Btory
Dispatch celebrates twenty seven years of publication
The Dispatch marks its 27th year of operation tracing its origins to Oliver White and M Louise White from Toulon Illinois. It details ownership changes over the years and predicts continued city growth from 7000 in 1878 to about 63000 by 1932 with a tripling population.
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Voc Spe Tepan Dally
Daly
Dk&Y’s
Pee Daily
Diapateliy
the; Daily
Oliver White
M. Louise White
Toulon
Iil
Molly Stark
Dispatch
Hie Dispatch
J. %. Groom
EB. Eastman
Rock River Canal Survey Stirs Local Efforts
John Markman of the United States surveying fleet visited Hampton with his mother to estimate costs for connecting Rock River near Milan to Green River as part of a canal project. The Mississippi survey at Quincy will follow to improve the levee.
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Hampton
John Markman
United States
Rock River
Milan
Green River
Mississippi
Quincy
Illinois Comedy Co
B.C. Hudson
Maggie Holt
Alice Mc Oy
Moline
Riverly Farm
Lillie Drury
Holt
N W Hartwell
Miss Beckert Yost
Rapids City
Mary Guckert
J P Odell
Mary EB. Smith
F Odell
J. A. Alford
Mr Alford
R. Buffum
Ruby WeAltehead
Aledo
Low Brown
Old Settlers Picnic to Feature Governor Van Sant
The Old Settlers association plans its annual picnic with former Minnesota Governor Samuel R. Van Sant as speaker. A date will be set for August 22, 23, or 24 based on his availability, with executive committee decisions made at Rock Island office.
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Samuel R. van Sant
Minnesota
Old Settlers’ Association
J. H. Cipland
Rock Islang
Decidion
Yan Fiant
Rock Island imposes wage payment and garnishment limits
The Rock Island line issues orders prohibiting wage transfers and assignments. Wages will be paid only to home payees, and first garnishment triggers layoff until discharge is resolved. A second garnishment leads to permanent dismissal. The rule targets employees who sell wage assignments to raise funds near paydays.
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Rock Island
Steamer St Paul Fo Bound Near La Crosse
The steamer St Paul bound for St Paul became lost in a thick fog near La Crosse. The Diamond packet drifted into a slough along the river overnight, carrying many passengers until it was guided back to the channel at dawn.
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ST. Paul FO
LA Grosse
St. Paul
Packet
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