Review-Dispatch reports half-issue mail ruling and local notices
Postmaster ruling halves mail coverage on the eight page Review-Dispatch with the other half available at the office. The paper notes local items including Union Store lottery ads, river incidents near Hampton and Clinton, mining town move, a jail key tale, thefts, and community notices from Rock Island to Oneida.
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Review-Dispatch
McLairy
Union Store
Union
Daily Dispatch
McEntry
Naval Militia elects new officers and forms electric corps
In the Second and Third divisions of the Second battalion I N M new officers were elected and promoted. Harry Wickman becomes ensign in division one, while W A Dieroff rises to lieutenant junior grade in division two. Hiram H Martin and Osavia also receive promotions, and W Dwight Wiman assumes command of the Third division with plans to build an electrical corps training program advancing naval warfare capabilities for Moline’s militia.
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Harry Wickman
W. H. Bahl
Wickman
Twin-City Ice Co
Swedish Naval College
W. A. Dieroff
John M. Schafer
Hiram H. Martin
Dieroff
Osavia
Emer Mowry
W.dwight Wiman
Naval Department
Moline
Camp Meeting Notes Amid Funeral Notices and Encampment Updates
Camp grounds near Tindall's Grove fill with cottages and tents as services grow. Andrew P Lyon of 1280 Bizth Avenue dies of consumption. funeral Friday at 2 pm. Shaffer family mourns infant son Fred after seven weeks illness. Town news covers arrivals, pastors, and sermons at camp Solid Comfort with multiple ministers and program daily.
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Andrew P Lyon
Bizth Avenue
Mr Lyon
Smoland
Sweden
Onward Hose Company
Texas
Lyon
Ust
John
Granquaist
Rev TS Young
Shaffer
Dispatch
Fred
Bererved
Seventh Avenue
Indall's Grove
Anna Gleason
Kewanne
Ayaint
William Thompson
South Moline
J. G. Evans
Hedding College
R. N. Odell
Wm. G. Fowle
Mary L. McLeay
John Kisor
Rev. Davis
Taylor Ridge
Rock Ieland
Thompson
Rock River
P. Archer
Reynolds
Troxell
W P. Ammerman
G J. Luckey
David Kelso
James Sharp
Allins
Mrn Afp Tabcock
Clarasburg
Revival of steamboating on Mississippi despite low water
The Diamond Joe company reports that boats operated under thin avason amid low water, yet net earnings appear higher than in many years. The St Paul made six trips and earned about 5,000 above expenses. Engineers overseeing water release in northern reservoirs gauge river stages to prevent further drops even at minimum levels.
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Diamond Joe Company
Ita
The
St Paul
Missishippi
Becker and Kindt Opera House Firm to be Dissolved
Rumor says Becker and Kindt, lessees of the Burtin opera house in Americus, will dissolve the partnership with Becker continuing the business and Kindt staying as an employee. In unrelated health advice, Head’s Sarsaparilla is marketed as a blood purifier to combat impurities in hot weather.
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Americus
Becker & Kindt
Burtin Opera House
Becker
Mr. Kindt
Meadow Flooding Sparks Dam Dispute with Government
Meantime workers on the Hennepin canal at Ostr's island dam the river to flood meadow lands. Adolph Weckel and Jon Greenwood report several acres submerged up to three feet and eighteen inches respectively. Farmers question why a lateral dam was not built and threaten damage suits.
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Hennepin Canal
Ostr’s Island
Adolph Weckel
Jon Greenwood
Knights Honor Past Grand Commander Montgomery in McLean Lodge
About sixty members of McLean Legion 8 K A hosted an evening in honor of Past Grand Commander A E Montgomery ar at their hall. The event included a lodge session one candidate initiated speeches by Montgomery and others and a notable insurance talk by Ms Haley.
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A. E. Montgomery
McLean Legion
K. A
Auxiliary
Montgomery
Thornton
Legion
Grand Legion
Kittlisen
Golden
Mr. Montomery
Ms. Haley
Ab Carlson
Fire-proof two-story Davenport building plan approved
J. G. Carliste, secretary of the treasury, informs F G. Clausen, supervising architect, that legislation approved August 18 requires Davenport's public building to be fire-proof throughout and two stories high. Work was suspended yesterday pending further instructions on the changes.
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J. G. Carliste
Secretary of the Treasury
F G. Clausen
Davenport
Veterinary Surgeons Proclaim Tight Reins Harmful to Horses
Five hundred Iowa veterinarians petition the Hawkeye legislature against tight check reins. They call the practice painful for horses and harmful to the eyes, allegedly affecting knee action and causing throat troubles.
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Iowa
Hawkeye
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Localities
Marriage licenses issued include Charles Kruse and Bertha M. Miner of Moline. William Grayham and Augusta Kanneman of Rock Island. Edward M. Rathburn and Emma Bock, Frank J Moody and Ora C. Spaid of Coe. Iran H. Johnson and Edgington Mande Buffum of Rock Island. William H. Gorman and Bessie Johnson listed.
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Charles Kruse
Bertha M. Miner
Moline
William Grayham
Augusta Kanneman
Rock Island
Edward M. Rathburn
Emma Bock
Frank J Moody
Ora C. Spaid
Coe
Iran
H. Johnson
Edgington
Mande Buffum
William H. Gorman
Bessie Johnson
Prohibition Convention Plays Key Role in Rock Island County
The Rock Island County prohibition meeting at Library Hall opened with H L Bullen as chair and J H Marshall as secretary. Candidates were nominated for county and school offices, with committees formed to fill vacancies. The convention elected leaders, discussed a labor lecture plan, and set preparations for Labor Day events plus a winter lecture series. The Sons of Veterans meanwhile lowered age limits and unified guard oversight.
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Shirley
Whiteside
Rock Island
Library Hell
H. L. Bullen
J. H. Marshall
Byron Jordan
H. D. Blakemore
Charles Hussey
G. A. Metagar
A. Adams
W. Warr
J.W. Atkinson
F. W. Freeman
J. W. Atkinson
Whiteside County
Moline
Messrs. Jordan
Rock Island County
Pinkerton
Mercer
Jones
Stark
J. H. Shaw
Bloomington
Knox
Henry County
Evans
Abingdon
Iran
Dr. Evans
Frank E. Andrews
Sterling
Congress
Andrews
Andrewa
T. Shirley
Rock Falls
Labor Day Committee
Milt Hartzell
Music Committee
Light Guard
Livingston
Twin City Bugle Corps
Bald Knob
Doyle
C Committee
Fecher
Madden
May
General Committee
Sons of Veterans
Davenport
Sons of Veterans Guard
Elgin Officials Tour Rock Island for Paving Insights
A large Elgin delegation visited Rock Island on the Milwaukee train to study paving methods and street railways. Mayor Grote and Aldermen toured the city, met Moline officials, and discussed best practices for Elgin paving and improvements.
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Elgin
Rock Island
Medill
Harris’s
Grote
Williams
Stedman
Moline
Keator House
Bennett
Chicago
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Joliet
Sslaod
Davenport
Accident at Mo line Plano wood shop injures finger
Fred Cooper of 2500 Sixth Avenue suffered a severe hand injury while using a jointer at Plano wood shop. His left little finger and the adjacent finger ended in part severed and were treated by Dr Davison.
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Fred Cooper
Sixth Avenue
Moline Plano
Davison
Fire damages home as residents quell blaze with garden hose
Early morning fire on Fifteenth street started in a basket of soiled clothes spreading through the bathroom and kitchen. Dr Wuwssel’s home was saved by a brick firewall and neighbors. loss estimated at 8500 insured. A curious anecdote follows about a farmer seeking legal whisky remedy from County Attorney Heinz, who explains the impractical plan to trap escaped chickens.
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Ed Dorahue
Henneyin
Donatable J. W. Lckhart
Pristmr
Donahue
Minnie Suhl
Moline
Justice Weld
Fifteenth Street
Scott County
Heinz
Fourth Avenue Grade Battle Sharpens City Rail Move
City crews move to lower Fourth Avenue from Eighteenth to Thirteenth Street and authorize Edwards & Walsh to dig on Fifteenth and Sixteenth to the Q railroad main line. The C B and Q resists, serving notices to Mayor Bennett and officials, but work proceeds with city backing.
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Fourth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Edwards & Walsh Construction Co
Fifteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Q. Road
Sweeney & Walker
Bennett
Oskleaf
Pullman Robbery Allegations Taint Philanthropy
The letter of Pullman owner Mr. Pullman to Gov Altgeld is cited as proof that his model town exploited workers. The charges claim forced rent, tipped wages, and underpayment of workers in Pullman, mirroring practices alleged on his cars. Critics say the philanthropic facade collapsed amid investigations by Altgeld and Chicago papers.
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Chicago
Ube
Chiago
Hig Namneane
Te Falee Btalbementa
Gov Altgeld
Pullman
Inter-Ocean
Pnillman
Photographers Club planned for amateur access and outings
A profile of an amateur photographers group proposing a mutual benefit club to share equipment and books. Organizer Harry Ainsworth aims to secure access to latest publications and plan outings, enabling members to learn and enjoy the art together.
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Photographers’ Club
Harry Ainsworth
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Industrial Notes
Tamnal
Peter Peterson
Moline Furniture Co
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GAB
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Moline Pump Co
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Pamp Co
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Rock Island Road
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