River rail joint use drives tri city tracks talks forward
Davenport council negotiates with Bridge Terminal and B C R rail firms over land rights and track layouts from Crescent Bridge to Thirteenth Street. Agreement aims to straighten connections along the river shore with a new ordinance, pending two thirds vote and next meeting consideration.
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Rockford
Rock Isl& St. Louis
Chitagy, Strlington & Quincy Railway
Rock Island Eastern Hlinuis Raiway Co
Napee
Condi
Nineteenth
Twentieth Streets
Second Avenue
First Avenue
Burlington Directory
Twenty-eighth Street
Cable
Twentieth Street
Nineteenth Street
Thirteenth
Blair
Seventeenth Street
Shelbwy
Crescent Bridge
Thirteenth Street
Fifnth
West Seventeenth Streets
Rhyincer Loweth
Elehteont Street
First Seventeenth Street
Amicable settlement on Davenport bridge realty rights
Crescent Bridge and Terminal railway and B C R N settle realty and way rights at the Davenport end of the new bridge. President Ives and chief engineer F White met with Bridge and Terminal officials to forge a short, businesslike accord. The plan grants an excellent Davenport end line to the levee near Warren street and a joint yard between Warren and Gaines for transfer, with tracks for loading and unloading.
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Crescent Bridge
Davenport
Ives
Railway Company
Cedar Rapids
F. White
Davenport Democrat
Bridge and Terminal Company
Warren Street
Warren
Gaines Street
Confell
Glucose Works
Associated Charities Elect Officers and Plan Fund Drive
The Board of Associated Charities held a meeting at Mrs. E B McKeevers home and elected officers: President W W Bearby Vice President Mrs Gi A Stephens Secretary Hears R K Albrecht and Treasurer Mrs E B McKeever. They discussed fundraising to cover heavy monthly bills and considered a youth opera Powhatan proposal from Rock Island youths, with final action deferred pending feasibility.
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Board of Associated Charities
Mrg
E. B. McKeefer
W. W. Bearby
Gi. A. Stéphens
sHears RK. Albrecht
E. B. McKeever
Rock Island
Consumption Positively Cured by New Discovery
A Chilhowie Virginia merchant testifies of recovery from consumption after trying many remedies. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery, used in two bottles, with his cure and notes three years of resumed work. Trial bottle offered at a local drug store. An unrelated tobacco ad follows, offering Rock Island cards and cheap packs by mail via John Sebastian in Chicago.
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R. H. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
Wm. Clendenin
Hickey attends Rock Island baseball meeting in Turner hall
Western Baseball Association President I J Hickey visits Rock Island to discuss transferring the Rockford club to Rock Island. He outlines contingencies, awaits Rockford’s decision, and urges committees to secure subscriptions to operate a bona fide new club. Rockford’s stance appears reluctant amid criticism of its rail access.
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I. J. Hickey
Western Base Ball Association
Rock Island
Turner Hall
al H. Sexton
E. B. Kreis
Per Hickey
Rockford
Ottumwa
Insane Hospital to Erect New Three Story Building Near Power House
Plan calls for a three story frame structure with dormitories on the second and third floors and an assembly hall and chapel on the first floor. Dimensions are 30.60 feet. Brick veneer to follow when funds permit. Current work includes plumbing, steamfitting, and electrical installations with paper hanging and frescoing to start next week. Construction is to commence immediately.
Healthful Spring Readiness with Hood's Sarsaparilla
Warm weather ahead calls for robust health and pure blood. Purify and enrich your blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to prepare for spring, build vigor, and guard against illnesses from seasonal changes.
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Hood
The Marlborough Baby’s Regal Titles Ahead
The infant duke heir will later inherit the Marquis of Blandford name and hold titles including Earl of Sunderland and Marlborough, Baron Spencer of Wormleighton, Baron Churchill of Sandridge, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, and Prince of Mindelheim in Suabia.
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Marlborough
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Marquis of
Blandford
Earl of Sunderland
Earl of Marlborough
Baron Spencer of
Wormleighton
Baron Churchil of
Sandridge
Mindelhéeim
Suabla
Shell of a giant tortoise presented to the British Museum
William Thorpg has presented to the British Museum the shell of a giant tortoise that lived over 200 years in the grounds of Plantation House on St. Helena. The creature attracted curiosity from Napoleon during his stay on the island.
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William Thorpg
British Museum
Plantation House
St. Helena
Napoleon
Winfield and Wellington Football Clubs Exchange Challenges
Correspondence between Winfield and Wellington managers from Kansas shows Winfield inviting a game at any location, Wellington replying they won’t play unless in hell, and Winfield accepting the host grounds as satisfactory.
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Winfield
Wellington
Kan
Musical Aids to Marchers In World War Plan
A French general inaugurates a plan allowing soldiers to sing during marches. The policy extends to provide small musical instruments at state expense for any soldier who can play. The measure marks a relaxation of prior restrictions and aims to boost morale.
Labor Laws Regulate Factory Hours in New Zealand
In New Zealand two persons working together form a factory and female workers face a 48 hour weekly limit. Overtime must be paid at time and a half, with a minimum of 12 cents per hour for overtime and for tea money. Laws are described as strict.
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New Zealand
Sale of boys suit advertised at Noah's Ark Moline
An advertisement offers a boys suit for 98 at Famous McKinnie Block by Noah's Ark in Moline. It promotes affordable schoolwear with local shop branding and price point.
Klondikers Leave Moline for Seattle Klondike
A Great Northern car carried a Klondiker party bound for Seattle and the Klondike regions. Fourteen men, mostly over 40, traveled with supplies and dogs. George Karstens and Herman Kuhne from Moline are among the group. T. S. Stanley plans to join a New York party in Chicago and proceed to Juneau with them before the group splits.
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C.M
St. P
Moline
Great Northern
Klondikers
Kahlke
Seattle
Klondike
George Karstens
Henry Karstens
Herman Kuhne
Sixteenth, Avenue
T. S. Stanley
Chicago
Mr. Stanley
Junaau
Portland Chamber Aims to Guide Klondike Prospects
C E Bennett of Portland Oregon interviews Klondikers at the Keater house in Chicago about westward routes sail points and supply plans. He predicts 200000 will head to the gold fields this year and estimates $100000000 in coast expenditures, while criticizing many Chicago Klondike schemes as impractical.
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Klondik
C. E. Bennett
Portland
Ore
Chicago
Keater House
Binnett
Chamber of Commerce of
Bennett
Conj
Obituary for Andrew Sammuelson at 70 in Dover
Andrew Sammuelson aged 70 died at his daughter’s home 311 Fourth Avenue yesterday afternoon after months of heart trouble following a hay accident last July. Born in Westergotland Sweden he came to the United States in 1850 marrying Anna Johnson and settled at Dover. He leaves five children including Alfred Mrs J G Sandahl Mrs J A Johnson Nettie and Henry in Minnesota. Funeral Sunday 2 PM from 311 Fourth Avenue officiated by Rev. C A Hemberg. Plus an unrelated ad notes Dr Green of Chicago offers mail consultations for female complaints.
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Andrew Sammuelson
J. A. Johnson
Fourth Avenue
Westergotland
Swedet
Anna Johnson
Old Country
Andover
Alfred
J. G. Sandahl
Nettie
Henry
Minnesota
Fourth’ Avenue
C.A. Hemberg
Child Calters and Eye Health in School Aged Youth
Dr. Stanley Hall stresses eye care for children in education. Defects rise through school grades with 42 percent of 18 year olds having some eye disease.
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Stanley Hall
The Mighty Deep
Geographers calculate that if oceans were emptied and all rivers poured flood waters into the void, it would take 40 000 years to reach the current ocean level with no evaporation.
Wonten to Fight Back Listen to Church Hat Ordinance Fallout
Savannah women vow to protest if a church hat ban ordinance passes. They warn they will push Gale reforms to address Mexican awakening demands.
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Savannah
New York Group Plans Land Purchase for Meeting Home
A New York group aims to buy land to build a meeting hall for members. Plans call for collecting funds and organizing committee duties to advance the project.
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New York
Despondent Farmer and Rock Island Teamster Die by Suicide
Scott County farmer near Davenport attempted self harm during Monday and fled from helpers before ending his life in a cork-crib. Rock Island teamster Simon Pohmann, born in 1845 in Bavaria and resident of Rock Island for 28 years, died after shooting himself in the breast while despondent over employment, confessing alcohol influence in the act.
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Scott County
Inself
Edneslaw
Evening Dispatch
John Schacht
Jage
Var Tayl Plade
Davenport
Schacht
Nelf
Simon Pohavan
Simon Poahmann
Rock Island
Poehlmann
Baviria
Beyreuth
Rocksland
William Cleland Dies by Suicide in Buffalo
Buffalo Mo reports Wm Cleland, once a local resident, killed himself amid financial woes. He was brother of the late Mrs Daisy Alsterlund of this city and leaves a wife and five children.
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Buffalo
Wm. Cleland
Bendt May Go Free In Behrens Murder Case
Davenport Davenport County Attorney Lischer plans to drop the case against Henry Bendt of Rock Island in the Behrens murder after Mrs Behrens exculpated him in letters from Amamoga c exculpating Benoit. Bendt's lawyers sought an immediate trial and Lischer said he would either wrap the case or bring it to trial by Monday next.
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Behrens
Nolle
Henry Bendt
Rock Island
Clytis Behrens
Davenport
Lischer
Amamoga c
Benoit
Bendt
Walle Prasse
Famous Clothing Store in Moline Opens New Outlet
Local shoppers flock to Famous on McKinnie Block in Moline for latest styles and bargain prices as the new clothing store debuts with a focus on affordability and accessible fashion.
Preacher Kiernan to Lead Services at Cromwell Church
Rev Mr Kiernan of Cromwell Iowa preached at the Congregational church last Sunday both morning and evening He will remain to conduct services the coming Sunday Academy students heard Rev McFadden of LeClaire speak on the need for Christian men and women Prof Burr of Beloit College is expected Friday at the Academy Friday evening the Ladies Aid bi weekly entertainment will be held The post this week will be J Greenleaf Whittier There are fifty shares in the Button Factory Co of 100 each Directors listed B W S
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Mr.Kiernan
Cromwell
Iowa
Congregational Church
Academy
McFaadden
LeClaire
Prof
Burr
Beloit College
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. Greenleaf Whittier
Button Factory Company
A. H. Wendt
J. W. Simonson
L.S. Pearsall
A. G. Brewster
F. E. Rogers
W. B. Ladd
A.A. Olin
Noahs Ark Store Ad Promises Cheap Goods in Moline
An advertisement touts Noahs Ark on Third Avenue Moline as the cheapest source in the three cities for tinware glassware crockery toys notions and more. It claims a full department store with a wide range including all wool suits from Famous McKinnie Block and promises they can furnish all goods at low prices.
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Noah's Ari
Third Avenue
Moline
Pradery Departent F
Marson Found Guilty in Agency Fraud Case
The district court in Davey heard the case against F A Marson for agency fraud across several counties. Witnesses included stenographer Mrs Lavender who testified strongly against him. The jury found Marson guilty as charged. Clay and Emma Woodward faced arraignment for keeping a house of ill fame and entered not guilty pleas.
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F.A. Marson
Dave
S. B. Fullerton
Clay
Emma Woodward
Bollinger
U P A A Sees Growth Among City Workers
The Union Protective Aid association, a mutal benefit group recently incorporated, gains new members from local workers. It offers five dollar weekly sick benefits, plus accident and twenty five dollar funeral benefits. Officers include President J B Magill and Vice President C J Carlson with a list of directors.
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Union Protective Aid Association
Mutal Benefit
J. B. Magill
C. J. Carlson
Thomas McCarthy
D. J. Webb
J. 8
Magill
John WN. Shallene
Gus Nordahl
John Sward
John Norton
CG. J. Carlson
James Magill
John Garey
Tomas McCarthy
Colona Notes Report Thaw Preparations and Local Happenings
Colona residents prep for warm weather as the thaw begins. Edward Block moves into Mrs. Leeds house. George Griffith of DePue breaks a collarbone while visiting family. Mr. and Mrs. Rene visit Rock Island kin. Green River Lewin society meets. Ed and Mary Miller welcomed a daughter as their son turns 14. Post office to become a money order office. double-headed calf born to Mrs. Stohl’s cow but died to save the cow. Otto Stohl sends calf to Rock Island taxi.
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Colona
W. Reese
Elmer Humberstone
Edward Block
Mary Leeds
Wickoff
George Griffith
DePue
Monara
Henry Deem
Chicago
W. Reese, Jr
Prophets, Town
Charles Rene
G. L. Elwell
Rock Island
Green River Lewin Society
E.M. Hart
Wm. H. Miller
South End
William O. Skinner
Davenportjand
Harvey C. Baum
Edward Kohr
Carlos Fuller
Pleasant Valley
Otto Stohl
Local Birth Announcements and Veterinary Remedy Endorsement
A series of birth notices lists Mr. and Mrs. Osear Luandahl Twelfth avenue a boy Mr. and Mrs August Karstens 117 Fifteenth street a boy Mr. and Mrs John H Fegelin 0 Eleven-and-a-half street a boy Mr. and Mrs Camiel La Coeyse 1849 Thirteenth street a girl Mr. and Mrs Erick Johnson 424 Eighth street a boy and Mr. and Mrs John Meersman South Moline a boy. The celebrated remedy Salvation Oilsis recommended by experienced veterinary surgeons as just the thing for the stable and cattle yards.
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Rabids
Osear Luandahl
Twelfth Avenue
August Karstens
Fifteenth Street
John H. Fegelin
Camiel la Coeyse
Thirteenth Street
Erick Johnson
Eighth Street
John Meersman
South Moline
Threatened suit over winter ice at city crossing
William Johnson manager of the Tri-City Milling Co. seeks damages from the city after a fall on ice at Fourth Street and Third Avenue during Christmas holidays. He claims the ice formed from water from a broken pipe and broke his arm. Johnson asks for medical expenses and lost time and threatens a 5000 suit if not paid.
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William Johnson
Tri-City
Quy
Fourth Street
Third Avenue
Port Byron Button and Improvement Co Records Filed
Byron Pearl Button and Improvement Co filed for record in the circuit clerk’s office on Wednesday. The company plans button manufacturing and proposes an electric light and waterworks system for the village. Capital stock is fifty shares of 100 dollars each. Directors include A. H. Wendt J. W. Sintogsoff L. S. Pear sall A. G. Brewster W. B. Ladd F. E. Rogers and A. Ajjolin.
Electric Bitters touted for bowel and kidney relief
Old people are advised that Electric Bitters will regulate bowels and kidneys without stimulants or alcohol. The remedy is described as mild on the stomach, toning organs and aiding digestion, serving as an appetizer and supporting natural function. Available at Wm Clendinins drug store for 29 cents and 1 per bottle.
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Wm. Clendpnin
Davenport woman eyes Alaskan gold dig and publicity stunt
Miss Frances Sheck plans a bold move to the Alaskan gold fields within months. She aims to raise funds by selling her photograph and starting a subscription effort while offering various schemes to obtain cash. The Davenport Republican notes her picture as part of the story. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup is praised by the honest public. Clothing is advertised as cheaper with better quality in the county.
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Frances Sheck
Davenport
Pipich
Davenport Republican
The
United States
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New Benefit Order
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Button Factory
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Augostana College
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