Basis for bonds debate stalls over 1898 assessment
A state superintendent and local officials clash over the May 1898 assessment as the legal basis to issue school bonds in spring 1899. The exchange centers on figures from a Chicago paper and county records, with Freeman confirming May 1898 as the lawful basis and Boman clarifying he serves as secretary and census officer, not a board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman
Samuels
Chicago
Sumnels
Journal of the 21St
Mr. Samuels
Shinnels
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Joseph H. Freeman
Dave
C.H. Boman
Hobo Hurt in Train Fracas on C. B. Q. Tracks
A drunken hobo named Robbert Ward was found injured on the C B Q tracks near Eleventh Street after a tram scuffle. He suffered a deep jaw wound, was taken to the station, and jailed for vagrancy. Magistrate Webb sentenced Ward to twenty days and other men to ten days for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Street
Gong
Duan
Kotler
Rock Island
Kohler
Wong
Tony
Aed
Webb
Tai Meade
William Kelly
Harry Real
Oldenburg Sues Carlson for 5000 Damages Over Birdshot Assault
Fred Y. H. Oldenburg, a Rock River bottom farmer, seeks $5,000 in damages from neighbor Swan J. Carlson after being shot with birdshot, injuring his head and possibly endangering his right eye. The praecipe was filed Friday afternoon by Attorney W. R. Moore in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praccipe
Moore
Fred . H. Oldenburg
Carlson
Oldenburg
W. R. iMoore
Gamble
Fred Y. H. Oldenburg
Rock River Bottom
Swan J. Carlson
Crusade Anniversary Meeting Draws Large Turnout
The Friday Evening 8 Dispatch reports a Crusade anniversary gathering in which Mrs. M. Metagor presided over a program of literary exercises led by Mrs. W. W. Bearby. Rev. Bryant spoke on the father’s duties, and S. Odall on politics. A vocal sale by Mrs. J. W. Atkinson preceded refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metagar
W. W. Bearby
Metagor
Minneapolis
RC. Bryant
W. Odall
J. W. Atkinson
Supreme Court rules against union-only labor clause in public contracts
The court held that inserting a clause restricting contracts to union labor is discrimination and restricts competition, invalidating such provisions in public works. Mayor Harrison says the ruling applies to city and school contracts and renders union-only clauses worthless in public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Chicago Board of Education
Harrison
City
Wells
Watertown Hospital News On Ward Buildouts And Quotas
The two new ward buildings will be ready for occupancy by Jan 1 with eight wards each. State board of charities reallocated county quotas expanding Carroll Jo Daviess Stark Marshall Putnam and part of Cook to the asylum districts. Fall quota 597 with capacity up to about 650. Several counties see quota changes, Cook supplies excess. Since May fifty patients discharged four or five may be readmitted. Sixteen patients died from brain softening cancer consumption and incurable diseases. Health is generally good and no infectious cases reported.
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State Board of Charities
Carroll
Daviess
Stark
Marshall
Putnam
Cook County
Rock Island
Henry
Henderson
Mercer
Rureau
Knox
Warren
Whiteside
Bureau
Heddersop
Whitestyle
Jo Daviess
Jacksonville Watrict
Ja Daviess
Elgin
Thalre
Rock Island County
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Endorsements
A Urbana Illinois reader reports lifelong stomach trouble improved by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and credits relief of rheumatism for a family member. The user mentions a cancer scare that disappeared after taking Hood’s. Pills are advertised as the only accompaniment to Sarsaparilla, price 25 cents.
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Hood
Kate Renny
Urbana
Iinois
Ikood
Postoffice Dispute Affects South Moline Office Closure
John M. Bowen ordered to turn over all South Moline postoffice items to Postmaster Me and discontinue the office after January 1. Bowen, appointed by President Harmison, campaigns to establish a new East Moline postoffice with signatures from C. Hr. Pape C. BE. White and other promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Bowen
South Moline
Bowen
Harmison
Bowens
Moline
C. Hr. Pape
C. BE. White
Mo Line and Other Unions Elect Officers in December Meetings
The Mo Line Branch of the Association of Stationary Engineers and several lodges in Moline elected officers for the coming year. Appointments span presidents, treasurers, secretaries, guards, and trustees across groups including the Knights of Maveddbeen and Rebekahs with officers named such as J. E. Noden C. Graytz Phil Keene T. J. Eliwood and Mrs. J. W. Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Association Off Stationary Engineers
J. E. Noden
Tae Reunidenne Home C
Rebekahs
Myrtle Lodge
Noble Grand
Fannie Cross
Robert ‘Theneminon
Maps
A. Her
Mys
Eva Swain
Flora Lockhart
J. R. Newton
David Young
B. Crawder
A. G. Anderson
Women
Ben Butterhworth
G. Alr
Mandamus Sought Over Moline Savings Tax Abatement
The Tri-City Labor Congress seeks mandamus to force county clerk to re extend abated taxes on 38500 of Moline Savings Bank capital stock. The bank argued double taxation due to real estate taxes. Petition filed by C F Daebellicn through attorney J K Scotts claims board of review not used and abatement unauthorized. The abatement cut about 4505 in assessed value and roughly 300 in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Daebellichn
Tri-City Labor Congress
Hubbard
Board of Supervisors
Moline Savings Bank
Gamble
C. F. Daebelliehn
J. K. Scotts
State Savings Bank
Board of Review
Moline
Bank
Burdock Blood Bitters Touted for Digestion Aid
Promotes burdock blood bitters as a stomach strengthener and tonic. Claims indigestion may be made impossible by use, with emphasis on health benefits and digestive relief.
Martens Opens Saloons for Jaguors in Stewartville
John Martens began selling Jaguors today in a saloon erected and furnished by the Wagner Brewing Co. at Twentythird Avenue and Fifteenth Street in Stewartville. No restraint was imposed yet and action will be clearer after next week. Martens risks fines if unapproved while quo warranto proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martens
Jaguors
Twenty-third Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Stewartville
Wagner Brewing Co
Martens
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Promising Nervousness Cure
Advertisement touts Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and kidney disorders claiming they stop gitric acid production in nerves and restore strength. Testimony from Frank C Canedy of Rock Island Illinois endorses quick relief and urges readers to buy 50 cent boxes from druggists or mailed from John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
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Morrow
Frank C. Canedy
Sechler
Mr. Canedy
Wm. Clendenin
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
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Evening Dispatch
F. Y. H. Oldenburg
Pyed Y. 1
Lyres
Carlsen
Malonttts
CattronNia Fie Syrup Co
Calffornia Fia Syrup Co
Catt- Forsia Fid Syrup Co
Californ
IANE
Louisville
Anole
Moling
T. U
Reece
Heli
Baldwin
Lawrie
Sterling
McGirr
Galesburg
Tourtelatte
la Rmfeille
Organized Labor
Watertown Hospital
John Kk. Bowen
East Moline
Royal Neighbors
Belle RK
Camp
Ross Negehberg
America
Orfiele
O'Brien
Vibe Oracle
Frank Nelson
Redecrder
J. W. Newton
Reiceiver
Amos Woeber
Falk Injyer
Home Forum
A. Ad. Liepold
Plepee
J. W.dewros
Walliam Clendenin
Evie Larsony
N. R. Ziegler
Mary Hussey
Gest EB. Anderson
Bettie Benson
Porter Charles Edlund
William Anderson
Nels Tsagdeson
Wobn Kenedy
Hugo Bloom
Sentinel N. O. Peterson
Llicket
C. E. Medin
F. Mueller
Frustee
Sc. Wilke
Oline Caremakers’ Union
Hag
A. S. Penney
Lawrence Foss
Otto Lusty
Louis Ebbeson
Thomas T Hansen
Ernest Ostrand
Sguard
George Hensen
George Frederickson
Walter Almgren
Oscar Gustus
Mandamus
THE
Sherwin-Williams Paints
Sour House
Sherwin-Williams Co
Stewart Ave
Cleveland
New York
Montreal
Sherwin-Williams
Roans Chemcal Co
Spruce St
Martens’ Saloon
Morrow’s
Home Health Club
Inter Ocean Pub
Chicago, N
Tue
Inter Ocean Pvs. Co
Home Health Cis
Inter Ocean
Stata
Aruay
Great Club
Davenforid
Iowa
J. E. Walsh
St. Anthony's
Aki
Euter
McCullough
Buildinig
West 3d Street
Davenport
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