Heirs Interest in Organ Plant Sold in Moline
The Recraetors of State issued a license to incorporate the J Veeren Co of Moline with capitalization of 100 900 to manufacture musical instruments. Heirs of LL P Youngren sold their interest in the Moline Page and Organ Co to Johannes Peterson. Julius Johnson, chief clerk at Pontiac Reformatory, is named manager of the new stock company to be formed with several men interested.
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Pontiac Reformatory
Springfield
Moline
Recraetors
J Veeren Co O
H Wo Johnson
Johannes Peterson
John Magnuson
Springfie
Julius Johnson
Pon Thar Reformatory
George W Johnson
Quincy Headquarters for Acme Packet Co
Fragmentary notice states Acme Packet Co will keep Quincy headquarters and names Captain Wisherd and his wife as relocating to Osaka and starting for the site. It mentions moving house and travel plans with limited readable details about dates and routes.
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Quincy
Acme Packet CO
Compromise Saloons Debate Amid Crusade Ties
In Seattle County saloon compacts surface amid a crusade against open drinking. Captain Neal claims no list of 46 closures exists while opponents warn enforcement would harm workers. A souvenir card reads If the saloons interfere with your business quit your business. Anna Schultz suffers a skull fracture after being struck by a Northwest Davenport car near Mercy Hospital. condition improves with recovery anticipated.
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Neal
Anna Schultz
Davenport
Mercy Hospital
57th Annual State Fair Opens at Springfield Sep 20
The Illinois State Fair schedules a Sept 27 to Oct 5 run with new Happy Hollow amusements and a 77 by 146 foot restaurant building. Speed events run daily from Sept 30 to Oct 4 with purses up to 1,500 dollars and multiple 2 year and 3 year old divisions.
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Springfield
Illnolis
United States
Happy Hollow
St Louis
Protesters Push to Open Park Grounds and Remove Fence
Riverside cemetery boards and resident groups press council to abandon the athletic field within cemetery boundaries. They argue the site is a public nuisance and call for barring all athletic activity and selling the ground.
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Riverside Cemetery
Social Tea Biscuit keeps freshness in moisture-proof pack
The National Biscuit company offers Social Tea Biscuit in moisture and dust proof packaging so freshness lasts until opened. The article notes Social Tea Blunctions for porch, lawn, picnic, party or dessert and recommends serving from the original package to enjoy full flavor.
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The
National Biscuit Company
Child Restored to Father by Court
Judge Olmsted of the county court set aside the March 31 1906 guardianship of Anna Bledsoe over her granddaughter Sylvia Mae Burgstou and restored custody to Walter Burgston now recovered from insanity. The child's mother is dead.
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Olmsted
Anna Bledsoe
Slvia Mae Burgstou
Walter Burgston
Goldstone Held on $2000 Bonds in Davenport Case
East Moline youth Arch ie Goldstone was bound over on $2000 bond by Magistrate Eliott in Rock Island on charges of grand larceny and confidence game. The total bond covers thefts in Davenport and Recker Taland near Williamson and Thomas shops, including a wallet containing $43. He waived examination and remains jailed as police recall prior Davenport thefts and vagrancy arrests.
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Archie Goldstone
East Moline
Eliott
Rock Island
Totel
Peter Peterson
Evans & Leach
Thin Artts
Sido
Short
Williamson and Thomas
Recke
Taland Golds
Bennett
Davenport
Young Goldstone
Boston
Roads and paths of Central Park span forty five miles
The Central Park area in New York features a network of roads, paths, and walks totaling about 45 miles in length, offering extensive routes for pedestrians and cyclists within the urban park.
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Central Park
New York
Brewing Firm Plans Two Story On Fifteenth Street Block
Rock Island Brewing Co awarded contract for a two story stone brick and stucco block at Fifteenth street and Sixth avenue. Henry W Horst to build costing about $50000 with three storerooms on first floor and two saloons plus cafe, completion targeted by year start. Auctio n of three existing frame buildings set for immediate removal.
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Rock Island Brewing Co
Fifteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Henry W. Horst
No 603
William F Howell
Taunty Fourth Avenue
Howell
Lewood
Father and Son Eject Mortier From Saloon
Peter DeSmet and his son David, known Rock Island saloon keepers, beat and threw Camille Mortier from their Twenty third Street saloon after a dispute over drink pricing. Mortier, injured with a cut and head contusion, was taken to the police station and remained unconscious for hours. the DeSmets were arrested after police reinforcements arrived.
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Peter DeSmet
Saloorikteyer
Rock Island
David
Camille Mortier
DeSmet
Twenty-third Street
Fifth Avenue
Mortier
DeSmets
David DeSmet
Bystandera
City Discussions Set Wage Scale For Sylvan Mill Workers
B F Jones of the Amalgamated Association arrives from Pittsburgh to confer with T R Akin Republic Iron and Steel and Sylvan mill leaders on the coming year’s wage scale. Jones visits each summer to seek a uniform rate for about 400 workers across 8 and 12 inch mills with few changes expected.
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B. F. Jones
Amalgamated Association of Steel and Tron Workers
Pittsburg
T R. Akin
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Sylvan Mill
Mr Akin
Jones
Sylvan
Rock Island Pays 6-Foot Channel Assessment
Mayor H C Shaffer mailed 225 dollars to L B Boswell of Quincy to cover Rock Island’s second installment for the 6 foot channel project on the upper river. The total city contribution is 220 dollars remains to be raised, with 60 dollars paid earlier. Davenport progress includes 410 dollars of 500 asked, with officials Fox and Steel assisting.
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H C Shaffer
Rock Island
L. B. Boswell
Quincy
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
Upper
Shaffer
A. Fox
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Secretary Steel
Commercial Club of
Davenport
Deed Transfers and New Bicycle Shop Construction
A series of real estate transfers across Rock Island and Moline is listed, including parcels sold to Bene Mortlis Lotete, Coyne & Biinn to O H Hageliéss, and Chas Lindstrom to J A Bergatrand. C H Deere plans a 20 by 60 foot brick building on Library street behind W A Dieroff for Streed & Shoppers bicycle repair and a showroom, to be used for bicycles and motorcycles, one story high.
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Bell
Rock Island
Yee
Coyne
Biinn
H. Hageliéss
Moline
C. ©. Coyne
O. H
Hagelness
Chas. Lindstrom
J. A. Bergatrand
Cramer
Mikell
H. Guyer
V. McCoy
East Moline
John N. van Meter
Swan & Lindberg
Jacob Rheinhardt
Aug. Reinhardt
B. Davenport
C. H. Deere
Library Street
Streed & Shoppers
State Savings and Trust Co
Fifteenth Street
Third Avenue
W. A. Dieroff
Pygmalion causes Chicago misreadings
The Catholic Standard and Times notes a novel titled Pygmalion has sparked a notable buzz in Chicago. Readers misinterpreted the first syllable, thinking the work related to the city’s major home industry.
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de Riter
Chicago
Catholic Standard and Times
Man Seeks Name Change From Peterson to Ellis
Albin B. Peterson of Moline via attorney J. D. Metzger petitions the circuit court to change his name to Albin EB. Ellis.
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Albin B. Peterson
Moline
J. D. Metzger
Circuit
Albin EB. Ellis
City Engineer Reports Higher Cost for Sylvan Park Project
The Moline council settles a dispute over the Fifth Street and Third Avenue site with Brass Works. Victor Johnson’s general contract, initially $9000, rises to $11,000 in current estimates. Sub-contractors Pierce & Lundquist seek $350 extra after price increases. The Buildings and Grounds Committee approves $1560 more than the original bid to complete the work.
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Moline
Moline Brass Works
Fifth Street
Third Avenue
Victor Johnson
Johnson
Brass Works
Contr
Johnabn
Pierce & Lundquist
Johhson
Council
Definition from Bleachers on Patriot Umpire Bias
Quote from Chicago Record-Herald notes a fan who refuses to concede the umpire favored the home team. The remark captures a partisan view of baseball officiating in early press.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Paymaster Charged with Poisoning Allegation
A Philadelphia Ledger quote notes a paymaster in the army being poisoned through money handling. The remark adds a bold challenge to superstition and fear, reflecting wartime concern over corruption or danger in financial duties.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Real Estate Transfers Recorded Across Rock Island Area
Aug 18 and 14 transfers show Daniel Richardson to Fannie Dill for part of section 17 16 3w at 950 dollars and many other parcels sold or deeded in Rock Island Moline and South Rock Island township with prices ranging from 100 to 2836 dollars and involving multiple buyers and trust deeds. Listed parties include Angelika Tegeler John Unterkerch Osiah McNall W F Colberg Jr Edwin W Martin Pauline Dunbar Elizabeth Sheeley and Joseph Allison among others with additions in Briggs place Paridon second addition and Smalley first authdiv of lot 5 among others.
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Daniel Richardson
Fannie Dill
Part
Bridget Ginane
John Unterkerched
Briggs’ Place
Rock Island
John M. Paridon
Angelika Tegeler
Paridon
South Heights
Harry Bottema
Joseph Allison
Richard Allison
Wm . Adendahl
Joseph Aliison
Wm. Allison
Osiah McNall
W. F. Colberg Jr
W. BH. Tompson
J. Y. Postiowait
Black Hawk
Bertha L. Asay Et al
W .H. Harmady
Smalley
Olof Olson
Edwin W. Martin
P. H. Wessel
Moline
Christian Mueller Land and Lumber Co
M. Y. Cady
Pauline Dunbar
Elizabeth Sheeley
Hampton
John D. Beecher
John Cornells
Bescher & Walsh
Bergendahl
J. S. Oakleaf
St Deed
Alday
Josephine II
Oakleaf
Johan
Lundquist
J. Deére
Chan
McHugh
South Rock
Island Township
J. Aiken
Sage Guilly de Fonstere
They're Not Engaged. A Dog's Honest Love Prompts Question
The Houston Post quotes a line about a dog's pure affection and cites a remark about a possible proposal to Cholly. The exchange centers on love, commitment, and social expectations in a casual urban newspaper voice.
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Cholly
Houston Post
Father Messasebe Poem Weaves Native Tide of Travel
A travel magazine piece by Thomas C. Harbaugh chronicles Father Messasebe as a symbolic figure linking land of pine to palm. The lyric describes vast waters and journeys toward oceans, blending mythic heritage with exploration themes.
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Father Messasebe
Father Messasete
Red Lands
Thomas C. Harbaugh
Travel Magazine
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Advante
Cap Ain Neal
Womans
Illinois
East End
City Council
Athoie
Ving
Ye Yao
Hhe Coun
Kares Galistedn
6Th Ave
Henry Horst
Arthur Huen
Umhicago
Horst
Reter
David DeSmét
Eseny
Anat Scapa
Sylvan Park
River Front
Capital
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H. A. Ainsworth
G. W. Wood
O. B
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