Plan Big Holiday Camp For 300 Boy Scouts Of Moline
A two week camping expedition planned by El Baker for Moline Hoy Scouts on Catgp Vel Island includes woods hikes along the river, tree studies, first aid lessons, and an open wood fire lodge. Participants travel by boat and travel schedules, food contributions, and camp chores are outlined with safety rules and daily routines.
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BOY Scouts OF
Moline
Campbells Island
First Congregational Church
Santa
Na Ote
Metin Cammy
Lara Fay
Baker
Disputch
Mississippi River
Stung At The Turf Leaves Loss In Gambling Case
Sheriff reports Arthur Holtman suffered a $400 loss to unwise gamblers. The piece notes he is not an agent to recover funds and describes a disorderly scene with bets and local streets involved.
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Arthur Holtman
Panic at Dance Sparks Fire Alarm Garland Recall
A chaotic dance event ends with decorations catching fire prompting a swift evacuation. Authorities investigate the incident as witnesses describe a tense scene with sprays of flames and smoke filling the venue.
Denkmann Honored by Sweden's King Knight of the Order of Vasa
Frederick C Denkmann of Rock Island is named a Knight of the Order of Vasa by King Gustavus V of Sweden. The honor cites his distinguished industry leadership and culture advancing efforts. Denkmann has steered the family lumber business and supported education as a Rock Island school board member.
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Rock Island
Order of Vasa
Chicago
Gustavus V of
Sweden
Frederick C Denkmann
Gustavus II
Vasa
Gustavus Vasa
Vasas
Gustavus Adolphus
bDweden Ag
Denkinann
Frederick Denkmanne
Denkmann
Nos
Brederich Denkmann
Vrs
Denktann
Bre
Stock Island
University of
Ileona
Tle
Austey
Roek Island
Itv School Board
Denaterg
Cityward Tide and Decline in Jo Daviess County
The Collier’s Weekly analysis surveys Jo Daviess County Illinois noting its sparsely populated northwestern corner, agricultural wealth, and rail links. It contrasts Chicago’s growth with declines since 1870 across several counties and warns of economic consequences from population shifts and outmigration.
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Jo Daviess County
Daily Dispatch
Pleasant Valley
Halsted Street
Collier's Weekly
Iinolis
Joe Daviess County
Illinois
Dubuque
Iowa
Wisconsin
Galena
General Grant
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Burlington
Zéhaphon
Hereigan Citinois
Grant
Ita
Chikago
Daviess County
Canada
Chicago
Council Hill
Apple Center
Jo Daviess Fe
Mercer
Marshall
Schuyler
Scott
Stark
Pike
Pope
Kendall
Hancock
Henderson
Brown
F C Snyder Named Head Of Oriole Nest
F C Snyder is named head of Oriole Nest as the club announces new leadership. The scrambled text surrounding the name appears to be corrupted OCR, but the key fact remains Snyder assumes the top role at Oriole Nest.
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F.C. Snyder
Caskein Opposes Commission Plan At City Meeting
A meeting of Rock Island voters is called for the coming week to oppose the adoption of the commission form of government. George Washington Me Caskein is listed as the principal speaker and chief address.
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Rock Island
George Washington
Caskein
Permanent improvements drive $80,000 machinery outlay
A Roch Island road shop reports a year end permanent improvements outlay totaling $80,000 with $75,000 expended this year. The work includes installation of new machinery begun in December and completed by year’s end, reflecting a substantial cash outlay for equipment upgrades.
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Rock Island Road
Wier, Cambridge Merchant, Dies in California
H M Wier a Cambridge merchant died suddenly in Los Angeles California last week after a career with Wier & Co. of Cambridge. He built close ties in three cities and prepared three seats on his will before moving to California. He is survived by a widow and two sons.
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Hoom Moers
Ienchant
Cambridge
Los Angeles
He We Wit & Co
Cantrdge
California
Nineteen Horses Rescued From Burning Barn
Fire in a Channel Ice Co barn at Third Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street endangered nineteen horses. Four company workers freed the animals as smoke spread before the fire department arrived. Loss estimated at 1500 for the barn and 500 for feed. insured. Christmas tree fire at Fred Berglund home caused rug damage but was extinguished. insured loss about 40.
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Daily Dispatch
Channel Ice Co
Third Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
York
Nediuan
Carl Pearson
Nikaner Anderson
J. P Pearson Gue
Pearson
Fred Berglund
Lundt & Berglund
Mr. Berglund
Berglund
EFC
Entrikin
Walter Stange Run By Moline Scale Co
Walter Stange a year old son of Peter Stange living near Grinnell schoolhouse was run over by a Davenport baker wagon yesterday afternoon. He suffered a bruised right knee and was cared for by his grandparents as Dr G F Johnson was summoned. The driver Gust Veloc tus fled toward Moline but was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined. A boy bystander teased Veloc tus as the wagon moved, and Stange accidentally struck the Davenport bakers’ property while the incident occurred.
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Walter
Peter Stange
Grinnell
Davenport
F Johnson
Gust
Glastow
Ian
Stange
Fire Chiefs Attend James Ho taro Funeral Service
Poe chetein Thinosd and other officers of the Illinois Volunteer Firemen’s Association plan to attend the funeral of James Hoto taro, former Chicago Fire Department chief, with state officials urging broad attendance. Secretary and regional presidents advised rapid action as Peru hosts the annual convention January 10 and 11.
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Poe Chetein
Lotler
Chef Hawk Save
Ilinois Volunteer Fire Mens N Association
Moran
Peru
Chicago Causes
First Day of 1864 A Cold Island Terror
Old resident J G Beatty recalls January 1 1864 when temperatures hit thirty below zero and snow drifts halted outdoor work. Union troops forced teams to haul coal for Confederate prisoners to prevent freezing in the island winter scene.
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J. G. Beatty
Beatty
Five Men Named for Study of the Water
Mayor Olson announced a five member water commission to test Moline’s water supply and assess current quality for residents. The group includes G A Stephens W Velie William Butterworth Dr W E Taylor and P S McGlyon to plan improvements if needed.
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Olson
Moline
G A Stephens W. Velie
Wiliam Butterworth
W E Taylor
McGlyon
Malherbe Objects To Confessor’s Paradise Praise
In his last moments the French poet Malherbe cries stop and rejects the confessor’s praise of paradise saying his ungrammatical style gives him a distaste for them.
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Malherbe
Switchman Seaman Hurt in Yard Accident at Williams White Plant
J W Seaman a Burlington switchman was knocked from a car near a building in the Williams White & Co yard. Both bones in his left leg were broken and he suffered facial and shoulder bruises. He was taken to City Hospital and is expected to stay bed-bound six to eight weeks. Another accident left A H Mertz with a broken arm after a fall on a slippery sidewalk. he is at home under Dr Hinman care.
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Daily Dispatch
J. W. Seaman
Burlington Road
Willams, White & Co
Seaman
A H Arp
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Ss Opedler
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Shane
Pauley
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H. M. Wier
West
Fort Berthold Undian Reservation
Ryder
Walter Stange
Moline Scale CO
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Fletcher
Astoria
Williams, White & Co
Moline Trusts Savings Bank
Savings Bank
Rock Island County
5Th Avenue
13Th Street
John Deere
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