Bishop Hartzell Envisions Africa Mission and Liberia Protectorate
Bishop J C Hartzell returns from Africa to urge United States backing for Liberia with plans for further work across the coast. He cites American influence in Africa, notes rail expansion and mineral wealth, and recalls meeting a Northwestern University sailor who praised his actions during a storm rescue.
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Africa
United States
Liberia
JC. Hartzell
Michael Hartzell
Fifteenth
Hartzell
Chicago
Clear Lake
Iowa
Maton Church
New York
New York City
Board of Missions
Free State
Vickinles
Gome
Faeland
Cape Colony
Fren
Enghind
England
Germany
France
Russia
Cairo
Kimberley
Johannesburg
Bishop Hartzell
Apa
Hymeneal of Albert Kusehmann and Miss Eimima Mueller
The wedding of Albert Kusehmann the furniture dealer and Miss Eimima Mueller was celebrated at the Baptist church parsonage. Rev R Bryant officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s home. Mendelssohn’s wedding march announced the bridal party as guests viewed tasteful decorations and a Neurons supper. The couple will honeymoon in Milwaukee and begin housekeeping on Twelfth Avenue near Seventeenth Street.
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Albert Kusehmann
Eimima Mueller
Hris Mueller
Sixth Street
Third Avenue
Baptist Church
Alving Mueller
Robert Kaschmann
R. Bryant
Mendelssohn
Mr. Wuschmany
Milwaukee
Moline
Twelfth Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Peace telegrams end naval blockade at Key West
Flagship Lancaster and other ships receive orders to cease hostilities and withdraw from the Havana blockade. Vessels mobilize toward Hampton Roads as messages from President McRowley and Commodore Remey confirm terms. Sailors report good health and high spirits awaiting further movements.
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Lancaster
Kes West
Pla
Ven
Remey
Naval Base
Howell
Havana
Cuba
Key West
VCSS
Oneida
United States
McRowles
Ito
TU Os
Topeka
Onevba
Othe
San Francisco
Newport
Princeton
Ericsson
Key West Harbor
Tiyl
Moline Naval
New West Harbor
Sundine
Hampton Roads
Alfred Dahlistedt
Key West Hospital
Chas Eo Anderson
Davenport
Moline
A Tight One and a Drunkard Jailed on Fine
Thursday evening’s Diepathe Jack Busheh, itinerant, was fined Stand costs for drunkenness. Arrested after a riverbank spree, he carried a bottle and $45 in his roll. He preferred to stay jailed at 50 cents a day rather than pay the 280 fine, receiving a limited diet.
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Diepathe
Jack Busheh
Bushek
Hip
The Maccabees Elect New Officers and Plan Ball
The Maccabees last evening elected officers including Past Commander W H Thompson Commander W E Sutherland Lieut Commander Ed Miles and Record Keeper Dick Wolfley They announce a grand ball planned for the first week in November with a full slate of guards and sentinels named.
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Maccabees
W. H. Thompson
W. E. Sutherland
Ed. Miles
Dick Wolfley
Joe Schmidt
C. Stange
C. F. Johnson
W. O. Beam
Otto Carlson
Victor Carlstedt
Charles Medine
N. ©. Peterson
The
The Wiser Way and a Mention of Medicine
Isabel greets Nora back from the beach. Nora says she feels splendid and notes an alarming appetite. Nort explains she stayed home to work hard and has taken Gina Sarsaparilla, which she credits with her good health as she plans a mountain trip next week.
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Nora
Isabel
Nort
Gina
Bread riots in Italy and looming crisis
The text links Italy's bread protests to an impending storm, blaming overtaxation for strain on the public. It compares the situation to the American revolution and warns that system overload harms the stomach and organs. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy, claiming rapid relief from weakness.
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Hostetter
Price Escapes Jail with Partner. Leg Lost in Middleton Crash
Friends of John Henry Price told that he escaped Rock Island jail with Art Patterson recently. Price reportedly lost a leg at Middleton two weeks ago after being run over by a train.
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John Henry Price
Rock Island
Art Patterson
Price
Middleton, Weaton
Families of Savage and Renee Return From Colona Camp
The families of Chas Savage and Tom Renee, who had camped near the Colona ferry, have returned to the city.
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Chas Savage
Tom Renee
Colona Ferry
Coremakers Strike at End at Moline Plow Co
Moline Plow Co coremakers will return to work tomorrow pending a wage settlement. Molders in the shop engaged in the actions as the foundry began producing cores, leading to union talks with Superintendent Stephens and a committee. The union will study the case to seek a prompt fair settlement.
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Moline Plow
Moline Plow Ca
Stephens
Caremakers’ Union
Woodman Picnic Promises Thousands at Watch Tower
Capt Rawson of the Tenth District Woodmen Picnic association urges interest in the event at Watch Tower Ave 214. Rail rates are generous and officials expect not less than 10 000 strangers. A Rock Island parade in the morning leads to Tower exercises and sports in the afternoon with speeches by Lieut Gov Noerthcott Mayo C W Hawes Congressman G W Prince and Francisco Andrews. Forester teams compete for a $25 prize in a drill as camps prepare to attend the congressional district gathering.
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Capt Rawson
Tenth District
Woodmen Picnic Association
Watch Tower
Rock Island
Noerthcott
Mayo C. W. Hawes
G W Prince
Francisco Andrews
Forester
Death of alleged wife reveals troubled past in Rock Island
The death of a woman identified as Mrs Sadie Duncan at a Rock Island house uncovers that she and alleged partner Mr H W Guy were not legally married. An autopsy showed heart hydripericardium and possible angina as the death cause. The inquest verified the widow’s identity and traced her origins to Anamosa Iowa with burial planned in Columbus Junction.
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OW. Guy
Rock Island House
Guy
Eckhart
Messrs
W. H. Cline
Ro Wright
George Foster
F. H. Warren
Michael Kane
Henry Kramer
Wheelan
Sala
Carter
Hollowbush
Ludewig
Sadie Duncan
Anamosa
Iowa
Eclipse Installment Co
Rock Island
Roch Island
Vnamosa
Columbus Junction
Levy’s Queer Story Draws St Joseph Attention
Edward Levy remains in St Joseph as reports surface of a claimed kidnapping in Davenport rather than Rock Island. He says he drew 70 last week and had 240 in his pocketbook, while officials question the hypnotic elements of his tale and consider possible creditors motive.
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Edward Levi
St Joseph
Levys
Main Street
Davenport
Rock Island
Levy
Cor m
Twelve Bridesmaids in Berlin Imperial Wedding Gown
A daughter of an emperor's aide-de-camp married a man of high standing in Berlin. Twelve bridesmaids attended with 24 escorts. The bride wore myrtle and roses and lilies were given by the emperor. The emperor attended and kissed the bride's hand at the end. Guests lingered for supper and departed after all were gone.
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Berlin
Marriage Licenses List From Rock Island Area
Perley S Hotchkiss and Ora M Jeffries of Rock Island Peter B Forwinkle and Mary M Mansen of Moline Albert Kuschmann and Emma L Mueller of Moline Edward Odom and Hannah Anderson of Moline Louis C Johnson and Gracie B Whitesides of Cordova John J Brant and Josephine Haller of Canton Fulton County Elmer Wilcox of Moline and Ettie June of Rock Island Herman F Jansen and Nellie OConnell of Joslin
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Perley S. Hotchkiss
Ora M. Jeffries
Rock Island
Peter B. Forwinkle
Mary M. Mansen
Moline
Albert Kuschmann
Emma L. Mueller
Edward Odom
Hannah Anderson
Louis C. Johnson
Gracie B. Whitesides
Cordova
John J. Brant
Josephine Haller
Canton
Fulton County
Elmer Wilcox
Ettie June
Herman F. Jansen
Nellie O'Connell
Joslin
Delayed Letter From Lieut Gould Reports Porto Rico Approach
A July 22 1808 letter from Lieut George M Gould from St Nicholas Mole Hayti describes the fleet sailing toward Porto Rico after leaving Guantanamo. He notes Adj Gaylord’s illness mild, Admiral Sampson visiting, and the ship’s cargo like cigars and tobacco scarce and expensive. The goats dinner includes a Dispatch Mail and Journal as the crew awaits possible landing challenges.
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George M. Gould
West Indies
Gould
St. Nicholas Mole
Hayti
Porto Rico
Guantanamo
Poin
Adj
Gaylord
Columbia
General Miles
War Department
Yale
Admiral Sampson
Billy the Goat
Old Settlers Reunion at Prospect Park on Tuesday
The Rock Island County Old Settlers Association holds its annual picnic and reunion at Prospect Park Moline next Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. A two hour dinner recess is planned with good speakers in the forenoon and afternoon. A splendid time is anticipated.
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Rock Island
New High School Principal Arrives in City
A. R. Crittenden, newly appointed principal, arrived last night to take up duties and is staying at the Keator house for the present.
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A. R. Crittenden
Keator House
Porto Rico Letters From Mo Line Sailors In War
C E Battles reports from two Mo line boys aboard the Puritan and Bancroft writing from Ponce bay and Key West in August. They describe bombardment plans, troops landing, multiple ports visited, and captures of German steamers as the assault on Porto Rico unfolds. They note strong fortifications, a risky Cape operation, and a single combat death.
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C. E. Battles
Fifth Avenue
Moline
W. H. Hoyt
Moline Athletic Muh
Puritan
Ponce Bay
San Juan
Miles
America
Mikes
Porto Rico
Cape San Juan
Huaytien
Cape
Texas
Henry P. Hansen
Bancroft Hansen
Key Westo
Death of Mrs Feidler at Stewartville residence
Lulu Fiedler age 22 wife of Ed Fiedler died at home in Stewartville Jacom Thursday after a year long struggle with consumption She leaves her husband an infant daughter born months ago her mother three brothers and two sisters Funeral set for 4 Saturday at the residence Remains to be transported to Princeton Iowa by boat Sunday for interment
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Lulu
Ed. Fiedler
Stewartville
Jacom
Princeton
Iowa
Women Furnish City Hospital Interior Complete
The Woman's Hospital Association finished furnishing the city hospital interior yesterday afternoon. About $1,200 was spent on beds linen furniture and ward fittings. The association plans to raise funds to settle construction debts and hopes the hospital will open soon.
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City Hospital
Woman's Hospital Association
Woman's Association
Daebelliehns Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary at Stewartville
Mr and Mrs Henry Daebelliehn honored their twentieth anniversary with a garden party for about 150 guests. They received a china dinner set and other pieces as gifts. The evening ended with dancing at the town hall.
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Mrs
Henry Daebelliehn
China
Alaska travel offers under regular fare to Pacific coast point
Travel promotion announces discounts allowing passage to Alaska via Rock Island route. Customers are advised to contact a ticket agent for specific details and conditions.
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Alaska
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
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John Sundine
Italy
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Dapds
Plenie Association
H. W. Guy
Lieut
Old Settlers’ Reunion
Porto Rico Letters
P. Hansen
Bancroft
Feidler
Evening Dispatch
Samuel Britton
Chas. Udgar
Long Grove
Daniel Pollock
Sarah Cornwall
Dewend
Kuschmann
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