J. I. Case Plow Company Faces Insolvency in Racine
Directors and creditors of the J. I. Case Plow Company meet to discuss an assignment. Secretary George Q. Erskine confirms heavy unsecured liabilities estimated from 60 000 to 700 000 with assets near 70 000. President J. I. Case stands as principal creditor and may become assignee. plant capacity was about 1 000 plows monthly with a Minneapolia branch, and the failure may not affect other Case interests.
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J. J. Case Plow Company
Racine
Wis
Worming
Chicago Tribune
J. 1.Case Plaw Company
George Q. Erskine
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
J. J. Case
Case, Whitney & Co
J. S. Case Plow Company
Br. Case
J. I. Case
George Q. Erakine
W. T. Bull
Minneapolia
Case
Freeport Fight Colorful Grand Jury Skirmish Hits Chicago
In a Chicago grand jury room a Freeport man nicknamed French clashed with Cambridge native Nathaniel B Gould over autographs from the jury. The disturbance halted proceedings as Gould pressed for the book and French objected loudly, leaving jurors hiding behind desks.
Poem Praises Cleveland Hendricks Campaign Stall
The Union reports a poet, a Butler supporter, wrote sixty six four line verses titled The Peoples Greeting to Cleveland and Hendricks. It argues for contentment with the election and appeals to workingmen to lift their yokes and live free. Vincent offered to publish in the Argus but was declined unless paid.
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Vincent
The
Argus
Argna
TN Ti
Indictment of Hubbard Reported by Monmouth Gazette
The Monmouth Gazette notes the indictment of B T O Hubbard former cashier of the First National Bank of Monmouth by the Federal Grand Jury in Chicago. Hubbard is jailed in Chicago County Jail with bail set at twenty thousand dollars. His attorney Judge Porter reports the indictment was returned just before court adjournment and a copy will be provided Monday. The grand jury has recessed until next Tuesday and Hubbard’s trial date remains uncertain.
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The
Monmouth Gazette
B. T. O. Hubbard
First National Bank
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
B.T. O. Hubbard
Bis
Porter
Hubbard
United States Grand Jury
Douglas
United States Court
Grand concert at Harper's Opera House for Fairview Academy
A New Year concert at Harper's Opera House in Rock Island will feature Madame Elizabeth Ashlander Bergstrom with other artists to support Fairview Academy led by Mrs Reek. The event promises high quality vocal and instrumental music and aims to draw a large local audience. Further details will follow.
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Moline
Harper's Opera House
Rock Island
Fairview Academy
Reek
Sappear
Elizabeth Ashlander Bergstrom
Christian Nilsson
Asilander Bergstrom
Abated Moving Ills December 8 1894 Letter
The editor publishes a citizen letter urging abatement of a prostitution house seven doors east of the town line on Moline avenue. Residents complain of disturbances day and night and rude conduct toward passing Swede mothers, with calls to build a sidewalk or close the nuisance. Ample proof can be produced in court.
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Moline Dispatch
Sin
Moline Avenue
Moline Associated Charities Board Meeting Review
The Board of Directors met Monday afternoon. Bills were audited and allowed. Reports showed cases of aid to the poor were dispensed. Arrangements were made for a Union meeting to be held at deren on Sunday evening.
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Moline Associated Charities
Deren
Ineligible Democratic elect Taylor faces residency challenge
Doubt over F T Taylor's eligibility for Illinois House seats stirs dispute in Adams County as reports claim he lived in Burlington Iowa in 1879 and 1880 and voted there, potentially violating residency rules. Attorneys split on constitutional interpretation, possibly voiding the election and delaying a new vote. Developments awaited.
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F. T. Taylor
Adams County
United States
Taylor
Burlington
Iowa
House
An Original Belle: Roe's Aerial Tale Opens in Current
The Current prints the first chapter of E P Roe's An Original Belle describing it as the author’s most important work. The review lauds its noble motive, broad treatment, and insight into war’s influence on society and women’s role. It urges subscribers to begin the year with this initial chapter.
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E P. Roe
Roe
Christmas Art Studio Display By Miss Kuhn At Local Studio
Tuesday visitors viewed Miss Anna Kubolas display above the American Express office. Shelves held three scoop shovels repurposed as plaques with landscapes including a moonlit mill scene and a winter and summer vista. Brass and porcelain plaques, wooden pieces, and canvases in progress showcased Kuhn's artistic talents, while Walter Carson’s head study among eight lessons impressed observers.
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Anna Kubolas
American Express
Flower Kingdom
Miss Kuhn
Walter Carson
Miss Kubo Seeks Permanent Stay with Moline Class
Miss Kubo demonstrated excellent success with her class from the start and sees advantage in remaining permanently in Moline.
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Kubo
Moline
Illinois State Teachers Association Meets in Springfield
The Illinois State Teacher's Association gathers in Springfield on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday the 20th 30th and Blst vnsta. 8. M. Ingles, chair of the Executive committee, asks County Superintendent Southwell to use his influence to promote the enterprise and inform county teachers about the meeting. A program for distribution will be provided soon.
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Illinois State Teacher's Association
Springfield
M. Ingles
Southwell
Franklin Lodge elects officers for ensuing term
At its regular meeting held Monday evening Franklin Lodge No. 16 A O U W elected Master Workmen A E Montgomery Past Master Workman G W Brooks Foreman R Young Overseer G W Parker Recorder Sam Kennedy Financier W E Stevens Treasurer G Q W Chadwick Guide Fred Cutler Inner Watch John Kiskaden Outer Watch Q George Leopold
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Franklin Lodge No. 16. A. O. U. W
A. E. Montgomery
G. W. Brooks
R. Young
G. W. Parker
Sam Kennedy
W. E. Stevens
W. Chadwick
Fred Cutler
John Kiskaden
Qgeorge Leopold
Taasc P. Davis Given Five Year Hard Labor Sentence
In Monmouth Circuit Court Judge Smith sentenced Taasc P. Davis for killing his brother last spring. Davis will serve five years at hard labor in the penitentiary, with the first day in solitary confinement. He remained calm as he was escorted to the county jail by Sheriff Bolon. A supersedeas decision will be announced in a day or two. The record was handed to Justice Craig Saturday evening.
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Monmouth
Smith
Taasc
P. Davis
Davis
Bolon
Craig
Soan
Jane
Elder
A. C. McKinstry
Stanstead
Quebec
L. C McKinstry
Boston
Otte Rug and Chemical Co
December Board of Supervisors Meeting Actions
The December Board of Supervisors met at 2 P M with four absentees and Chairman Wieriech presiding. A ferry license petition by William Marshall & Co. was sent to the Roads and Bridges Committee. Pay for election judges and clerks was deferred to the next day. The clerk was authorized to obtain overseers of the poor order books. A Swanson bill for 36 94 was allowed under a suspension of rates. Reports from Bowmen Ryder and Schoonmaker as overseers of the poor were read and the board adjourned to 9 a M Union.
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Board of Supervisors
Wieriech
William Marshall & Co
Rock River
Aldrich Cost Mines
Committee On
Bar~ton
O. P. Swanson
Bowmen
Ryder and Schoonmaker
M —Union
Oldest Northwest Map On Globe Credited To Jesuit Father
Des Moines river appears as Moingona in an early world map drawn by Father Legrand in 1720. The seven foot globe, preserved in Dijon, France, shows Lake Pepin near St Paul and a roughly traced Mississippi to Iowa’s north line. The source notes general inaccuracy of early geography and limited exploration.
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Northwest
Father Legrand
Dijon
France
Des Moines
Minnesota
Lake Pepin
St. Paul
Mississippi
Iowa
Davenport Democrat
Washington Iowa Women Organize Vigilance Committee
About forty ladies in Washington Iowa form a vigilance committee to purge prostitution and houses of ill fame. They pledge to act against lewdness and ensure residents are protected from moral contamination, offering reform through lawful action and Christian charity.
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Washington
Iowa
Fourth Ward
Carter's Little Liver Pills Relief Ad
A brief remedy note touts relief from sick headache dizziness nausea and constipation. The ad claims one pill provides guaranteed relief at five cents per pill.
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Carter
A. Case
Rock Island drunk tied to city officer hopefuls
Mrs Annie Roadhouse faced another Rock Island fine of five dollars plus costs. Aspirants to city offices rally supporters as they seek early advantages, echoing the old adage that the early bird gets the worm.
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Mra
Annie Roadhouse
Rock Island
Local skater defeats national champion in multiple events
L. J. Gamble of Moline won a ten mile race over W. Clough and a five mile race over G. R. Scott at Cassino and Arcale rinks on September 12 and December 10. Also notes Rock Island Plow Co files incorporation with $800,000 capital, 8,000 shares, for agricultural implements. Directors include all except Mrs Burral and Mr Sickles.
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L. J. Gamble
Moline
W. Clough
United States
G. R. Scott
Chicago
Cassino
Arcale
Iowa City
Rock Island Plow Company
Ben T. Cable
Phil Mitchell
Gilpin Moore
Edwards
Ann C. Burral
Trusdale
J. 8. Gilmore
F. H. Gr
Fell or Felled Aboard House Accident Shocks City
Last Sunday night Fritzniper a patron maker at the I Jeaole Iron Works fell from a second story window of the Mueller boarding house and saloon in the western city section. He sustained a fractured hip and serious injuries. Doctors Bernhard and Sloar treated him as investigators report the patient would not explain whether the fall was voluntary or involuntary.
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Mr.Mueller
Aome
Forlows
Fritzniper
Patero
Thes I. Jeaole Iron Works
Money to be Made by George Stinson & Co Agents
Publishers Stinson & Co of Portland Maine seek agents nationwide for profitable work. No experience required. both women and men welcome. Agents can work from home, with flexible hours and guaranteed guidance and success promises. Full particulars sent free on request.
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George Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
Messrs. Stinson & Co
Stinson & Co
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