Engineer Historian Recounts Mississippi River Lock Survey
Robert E. Lee and Meigs led a survey on the Molin a lock near the Mississippi. The report details cost 167 000 dollars contract signed March 23 1900 and construction beginning May 1906. It notes wooden caisson and valve specs along with aims for non electric operation.
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Robert E. Lee
Benator Benton
Missouri
United States Genate & Resolution
Buford
Robert H. Lee
Meigs
Molina
eyThe
Javoly- Pea
Valde
Yada
Zon
Prater
Rock Falls Straw Products Co Sold to Local Buyers
The Rock Falls Straw Products Co, largest paper mill and strawboard plant in Illinois, was sold to Charles E Whittemore and associates from the Tillnol Straw Broguets group. The new owners acquired full stock for about 200 600 dollars and will reopen December 30 after a holiday closure. Management remains largely unchanged, with plans to run the mill at full capacity.
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W. Gougs
Hitva
Tillnols. Straw Products Co
T Rock
Matter
Moline
Tlingis
Charles E Whitte
Wedipine
Hilmoia
Sola
Saps. Thie Company
Gregg
Chicago
Hasn’t Changed Name Says Alvin B Peterson
Alvin B Peterson denies requesting a legal name change and clarifies he is the city plumbing inspector Alvin P Peterson. He states he has no intention to alter his name and is content with his current name, despite inquiries and a Moline paper misreport.
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Alvin P. Peterson
Peterson
Moline
Court House
Alvin B. Peterson
Alvin P. .Peterson
R&ve
Road Dragging Rules and Penalties in Early 1900s Statute
A 1907 state law authorizes highway commissioners to drag roads year round with specific rates, width, and penalties for violations. It explains practical dragging guidelines, timing for best results, and safety rules to maintain smooth, dry roads and prevent water blockage.
Milsted Dies Suddenly at New York Home
The Rev Thomas G Milsted, raised in Davenport with siblings Anna and John, died suddenly at his New York residence. Former Unity church Chicago pastor, he later became an attorney for a New York banking firm. He married Daisy Crawford of Chicago in 1891 and is survived by his widow and three children.
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Thos. G. Milsted
Davenport
Anna
John
New York
Unity Church
Chicago
Bim
Moline
Milsted
New ‘York
Daisy
Andrew Crawford
Tia Diston
Arbadaide
Thomas ¥. Miléted
Hee Teagnt
Harvard College
Teas “Ag
Punes
Downing plans regional electric franchise for Silvis East Moline and Watertown
William H. Downing of Silvis seeks franchises in East Moline and Watertown to form a single power plant company supplying heat light and motive power to all three communities. Ordinances will be considered at upcoming village meetings with incorporation of the company not yet decided.
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East Moline
Watertown
William H. Downing
Silvis
Downing
Incorporation ‘of & Company
Ately
Mulct Law Clamps Down Coliseum in Davenport
Enforcement of the mulct law ends the Coliseum in Davenport from hosting concerts and balls. It may be converted to a skating rink, with a masquerade ball by arsenal employees tonight marking the finale of the season. Proprieties fear penalties and await final decision.
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Davenport
Coliseum
Arsenal
Election to select Sixth Regiment colonel set for January 20
Brigadier General Ed Kittilsen announces an election by the Sixth regiment to choose a new colonel to replace Kittilsen, with voting at 8 p.m. January 2 in the Skinner Building headquarters. Captains and two lieutenants per company may vote. a few officers are rumored as candidates. the promotion rule may favor Lieutenant Colonel W. T. Prietaha of Rock Island.
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Ed Kittilsen
Kittilsen
Military Officers’ Association
Skinner Building
W. T. R Ietaha
Rock Island
Channons
Peterson divorce suit after short marriage seeks relief
Mrs Alida V Peterson of South Mo line files in circuit court for divorce from Fred A Peterson alleging extreme cruelty since October birth of their baby and his refusal to live with or support her The couple married December 26 1906 An injunction restraining him from molesting or disposing of property was granted Meanwhile Mrs Mary E Groves sues to recover a $2000 life policy proceeds from Northern Insurance Co for her son William Porter Groves who died in an accident and left no payout yet.
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Alida V. Peterson
South Moline
Circuit Court
Fred Axel Peterson
Mary E. Groves
Wm. Porter Groves
Northern Insurance Co
Petit Jury Panels in Circuit Court Drawn for January Terms
Two panels of petit jurors were drawn for the January term of the circuit court. One panel reports January 13 and the other January 27. The list includes jurors from Black Hawk Buffalo Prairie Cordova Moline and more, with numerous townships named and many individuals listed.
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Peli
Black Hawk
Chas Blazer
Buffalo Prairie
Michael Kelly
Coal Valley
Henry G Eltis
Cordova
Wim. Reynolds Jr
Robert Hunt
Edgington
Charles Schlueter Hampton
E. E. Warren
Edwin Wells
Moline
Nels J Collins
Gust Swedberg
J Beckstrom
Alfred Rylander
A. E. Price
John Kappler
E Messenger
George Peterson
C G_ Holland
Port Byron
Norman Rathburn
William Farber
Jake Simmons
R. M B Hanna
Rock Island
W A L. Aster
W C Root
George Garlock
J Ellinwood
Paul Heinsburger
Geo. Barker
I. J Kinkaid
Frank Skinner
W T White
Walter Rosenfield
Jeo Meter
Fritz Meter
Simon McMahon
al Burton
Charles Giessler
Booth Moline
Frank Bloomberg
Charles Radden
Andalusia
N P Phillipps
Nels Carlson
Charles Zahn
EH Caldwell
Merrit Brown
Fred Muedlers
Coe
J N Cox Cordova
Johnson Coal Valley
Axel Anderson
Hampton
CFF
Glant Moline
Robert Harrington
Dan Flypo
Charles Erickson
Nick Heckstrom
Bani Rosenfield
Noah Hokinson
J EB Witter
Jobo Cauly Gust B
Krure
Julefe
Chelstram
Flotin Son
Henry Davis
E Reeser
Christmas Shopping Face and the Hunted Shopper
A vivid portrait of a frazzled shopper amid the Christmas rush. The piece uses theatrical imagery to describe a weary, haunted face seeking a purchase but unable to decide, trapped by the flood of sales and the fear of missing out. The tone mimics old newspaper prose.
Argentine renter system eyed as hindrance to immigration
P M Price and C R Stephens traveled 4000 miles through Argentina observing farming and Mo ne Plow Co. implements in use. They report vast land owned by English capital, rented by locals, with rents paid in shares or cash. Prices notes climate mild, soil similar to the Dakotas, and predicts minor design tweaks from the company after field study.
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P M Price
South America
Mone
C R. Stephens
Mr Price
Republic
Dakotas
Implementa
Price
Stephens
California
Patagonia
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Ayres Fa
Nativity of Christ draws crowds at Fisk Lansley exhibit
Five thousand viewers have admired Frank A Lundahl of Moline in The Nativity of Christ at Fisk and Lansley. Davenport art critic Dr Lindies calls it the artist’s masterpiece, praising its tenderness of motherly love and sturdy devotion. Even the animals seem moved by the scene as the work gains national notice.
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Frank A Lundahl
Moline
Fisk & Lansley
Neb
Taplay
CT Lindies Davenport Colo Tur
Famona
Mr Lundahts
F A Lundaht
America
Joseph
Natal
Horse Case Witnesses Comic Courtroom Exchange
A circuit court in Ohio featured a humorous exchange as a horse expert testified. The witness described opening the horse’s mouth to judge age and quipped to the animal, prompting a courtroom objection about witness conduct and the horse not being present.
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Ohio
Harper's Weekly
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Memphis
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Patna
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Eterson
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W. H. Downing
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