Historic call for reform echoes in early 20th century
Fragmentary editorial urges broad reforms in transportation, communication, and postal services. It argues for fair railroad rates, abolition of discrimination, a strong parcels post, and government oversight to protect public welfare. The piece stresses civic duty and integrity in homes and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saree Bie
TAS Ripe Biochaimat Sehen
Fumsn
Amieritda
Smallan
Susan
Steed
Fragmentary script yields unclear dunes and names
Readable text shows scattered syllables and partial phrases about dunes and names, but no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a factual news item. The fragment lacks a definable action or outcome.
Train wreck near Geneseo causes injuries and delays
A westbound freight derailment near Geneseo injured several workers including West and Davenport. Police say mail and express cars derailed. wrecking crews cleared the scene for hours. Train No s were delayed about two hours and the fast mail about ninety minutes.
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Sy Scot
Polak
Axtra
Arain
Heaton ‘Co
Gengapet
Tame
Geneseo Noupitai
Wea
Cer
Wasicomfetes
Blatt
West
Natick
Man shoots at sheriff during inquisition attempt
Sheriff W G Helder and Deputy Reynolds, aiming to take William Trittie to Rock Island for a mental inquisition, were fired upon at the Trittie home. Trittie, who has been an inpatient in asylums six times, resisted entry as his wife died that night. Dr Eddy had petitioned for the inquisition. Trittie may be persuaded to go to Rock Island.
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W. G. Helder
Sherif Reynolds
William ‘Trittle
Blackhawk
Trittie
Rock Island
Exidy
Milan
Iman
Village Trustee to Leave East Moline Trusteed
Edgar Sellers, longtime East Moline village trustee, will leave March 1 to farm in Schuyler county. His term ends in April with no special election planned. Other terms for Thomas Gorman and Pressel end in April as the board disbands. A group photo will be taken Sunday. C. W. Sandstrom to photograph. Walter Ammerman and Thos. Biand terms also expire this spring as political buzz grows. Louisa Tyler named night police officer for East Moline succeeding George Ray.
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Edgar Sellers
Moline
Schuyler County
Sellers
Thomas Gorman An
Pressel
C. W. Sandstrom
Walter Ammerman
Thos. Biand
Beena
Louisa Tyler
Hast Moline
George Ray
Building Contractors to Run Hardware Store in Rock Island
Fifteen Rock Island building contractors form a stock company to operate a retail hardware business. With capital stock of 25,000 subscribed and incorporation planned, the store will be on Second avenue to keep supplies local and reduce outside purchases.
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Rock Island
Second Avenue
Irreversible 1917 arms training and eligibility details
In 1917 regulations outline how to acquire and return arms under national wartime policy. Qualifications include age over sixteen and compliance with Secretary of War directions for munition stock and life practice promotions.
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National Board For
Daughters of the American Revolution Leadership Contest
Rivalry grows in Chicago as Mrs. Fessenden and Mrs. Lytton vie for state regent of the D A R. Mrs. Fessenden leads to challenge for national post, with Mrs. Becker named city regent and others in the slate. Both deny politics, tout executive ability and devotion to the society.
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Charles H. Deere
Chicago
Fessenden
Mrs. Lytton
Lytton
Feasenden
Becker
John Ames
George Basg
Mrs B F Shaw Dies After Stroke in Dixon
Mrs B F Shaw wife of Dixon Postmaster and editor of the Dixon Telegraph died Monday from apoplexy first struck Saturday. Born Anna Eustace in 1836 near Philadelphia she settled in Dixon in 1847 and wed B F Shaw in 1853. Survived by husband and two sons Fred L Shaw of Cripple Creek Colorado and Dr L L Shaw of Chicago. She was active in the Episcopal church and the D A R.
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B. F. Shaw
Shaw
Dixon
Dixon Telegraph
Anna Eustace
Philadelphia
John G. Eustace
Fred L
Cripple Creek
Colo
L. L. Shaw
Chicago
Worry Turns Days To Gray In Aged Looking Face
The passage describes worry as a force that ages hair, hollows cheeks, darkens eyes, and drains the heart. It paints worry as a daily conqueror that erodes courage, turns bold into timid, and drains life from joy, leaving gloom and a path toward the tomb. It also hints at resisting worry with self control and resolve.
Traction firm eyes Campbell Island for Chautauqua assembly
Mississippi Valley Traction Co offers to lease Campbell's Island to the Chautauqua association for two weeks, aiming to move the assembly from Prospect Park. Directors note potential to draw 1000 campers, with island access via steamer and expanded facilities planned. The group also reports last year’s deficit of 500 dollars and strong favorable sentiment for the river resort move.
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Chautauqua Assembly
Campbell's Island
Mississippi Valley Traction Co
Association
Prospect Park
Pearson
Towa
Bettendorf
Winans
Clinton
Davenport
Rock Island
Traction Co
House-in-the-Woods
Traction
Convention Prep Under Way for May State Meeting
A general committee named by Schiller and Harmony lodge to plan the state convention of workmen in Moline on May 24. Chairman Henry Sellmer and others organize a full slate including Secretary Treasurer Alvin J Anderson Harmony and officers from Degree of Honor Mrs Sellmer and Mrs O Condo. Bubh committees are formed and Industrial Hall may host sessions as the order has 400 A. O. U. W. lodges in Illinois each sending a delegate.
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New Brunswick, Biske2 Collender Co
Moline Club
Hoffman
Schiller
Harmony Lodge
Moline
Henry
Sellmer
Alvin J. Anderson
Harmony
O. Condo
H. 8
Fristoe
Henry Liepold
Claus Heuck
Albert Sellmer
Bubh
A. O. Uow
Illinois
Good Templars Plan Three Big Meetings in Midwest Cities
The local Good Templars report installation of officers including Chief Templar M Bonggren and Secretary Carl Kallenberg. New plans announce three major gatherings in Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport with details to follow for February meetings and venues.
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Good Templars
Co. A. Lindgren
Minneapolis
Moline
Rock Inland
Davenport
Good Tem
Rock Island
Templar
M. Bonggren
Victor Lind
Carl Kallenberg
Tressurer
Mia
Berndt Katlenne
Aryid Nelson
Signe Johnson
TANG
Oot Sparrow
Ernest Viberg
Enios Tholine
Leo Allen
Tempiax
Theo Noreen
C. H. Neavant
Fred Robinder
Olof Johnson
Pany
Fev
Rock
Baptist Cluitch
Ec Nesig
Surah Eo
Min
Fire Department Civil Service Bill to Reform City Ranks
A proposed Illinois bill would place city fire departments under civil service rules. A three member fire commission chosen by mayors would conduct examinations and maintain eligibility lists. Promotions remain with the chief, except the fire chief appointed by the mayor with council confirmation.
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Miinois
Board of Fire Commission
Lst
Fire Department
Boar
Cheff
Bethany Home seeks funds for permanent site in city
Directors discuss canvassing for a fund to purchase land for a permanent Bethany Home site with estimates around 15000 dollars. Leaders plan two fundraising committees for Moline and Rock Island and aim to secure land for a theatre as soon as funds allow.
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Bethany Home Association
Dea
Mra W . Bennet
Moline
Rock Island
Ifand
Moline Eyes Move of Clinton Baseball Club to Athletic Field
Clinton owner A J Hine plans to relocate to Moline with a professional team. He booked games including two with Chicago National and one with the White Sox, seeks city support and park upgrades, and aims to play four games weekly with heavy weekend crowds to boost local business.
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Moline
Clinton
Iowe
B. Brantey Skinner
Monfay
A. J. Hine
Lamb Lumber Mills
Hine
Skinner
Chicago White Sox
Waterloo
Young Man’s Jiu Jitsu Challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons Fails
A Cleveland Leader excerpt recounts a bold youth who boasted he could lick boxing champ Bob Fitzsimmons with jiu jitsu. The challenger was quickly defeated in a swift display, ending the wager before it began.
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Lynn
Bob Fitzsimmons
Cleveland
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Army
Idaten
Hire
Beere
Enki
Hindle
Grand Lodge
Bethany
Geantor
Chicago Nationals
Alofine Trusts Savings Bank
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A. W. Wood
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