Prominent Men to Speak at Princeton Swedish Rally
Governor Yates Dr Swensson Congressmen Graff Foss and Deeneen named to speak at a Swedish American Republican Club meeting. The North Star Benefit committee adopts a resolution to empower delegates for the eleventh state league convention in Moline. The Princeton convention March 9 to 10 aims to bring about 400 attendees with 250 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Princeton
Governor Yates
Dr. Swensson
Congressmen
Graff and Foss
Chas. Deeneen
North Star Benefit Association
State League For Moline Fle
Peter Ross
Lundquist
Chas Seahelm
Robert Pears
Jotsen
Hamtin
George & Foss
Cos Deeneen
Harry Olson
George W Sanepe
FA Landee
Geo
Wo Johnson
New Court Decisions of General Interest
A Brooklyn verdict awards $7000 after a factory floor slip injures a worker. The opinion discusses salvage, breach of contract, and negligence across several cases, including steamship liability, port conditions, and railroad pedestrian access.
Coon Attacks George Miffin in Davenport
George Miffin conductor for Tri City Railway Co fought for life after a midnight assault in Davenport near East Davenport. A large aggressive coon rushed him as he walked toward East River Street near the woolen mills, leaving details sparse on injuries and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceorge Miffin
Tri-City Railway Co
Davenport
Coonskin Battle Ends with Policeman and Fight
A man fought a rabid looking coon that charged him on an island, kicking away bites until he wrestled the animal and a policeman finished it with a billy. The skin sold for 350 dollars, insufficient compensation for Pasteur hydrophobia treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Miffin
Pasteur
Flurry in Legislature Over Local Option Bill
Lawmakers buzz over a local option liquor bill introduced in the house. Proponent Stewart of Cook County pushes for swift committee action, with petitions flooding in. If stalled, supporters vow to push the measure from first to second reading or force floor consideration for a final vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Elections
Morris
Stewart
Cook County
Land Acquisition Underway for Hampton Township Road
Highway commissioners met at Skinner's Store to receive the surveyor report on the new road lines. Land owners are paid rapidly at Jackson Hurst Stafford offices in Rock Island as railroad deals proceed. a settlement with Frau Sehrum and Mrs Griffin is uncertain, with possible compromise and condemnation suits forthcoming.
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Hampton Township
Skinner's
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
Rock Island
Railroad
Sehrum
Griffin
Corn Cure Discount Sparks City Sale Hype
An advertised corn remedy promises a discount that tempts buyers with lower upfront costs. Many think the deal saves money, while others fear higher later charges. Guidance notes some sellers offer cures from ten to twenty five cents, with instructions to follow directions for best results.
State Medical Association Session Opens in Chicago
The Ulineis State Medical association meets in Chicago for a four day session beginning April 29. Dr Ob A Edlen of this city is invited to prepare and present a paper as a program number. The group votes on delegates and business will be transacted by the house of delegates while visiting physicians may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulineis State Medical Association
Chicago
Ob A Edlen
Mnder Ames
Flere
Wilde
Han of Ads
House of Delegates
French President Loubet May Visit Upper Mississippi
Reports say President Loubet of France may tour the Mississippi valley in 1904. He plans to start at Trempealeau Wisconsin to view early French fort ruins then travel by river to St Louis stopping at key sites including Rock Island arsenal around July 4 after arriving mid June.
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Loubet
French Republic
Moline
Roed Island
Mississippi River
France
St Louis
Louisiana
Mississippi Valley
Trempealeau
Wis
St. Louis
Rock Island Arsenal
Long Time Davenport Resident Ends Life
Jochim Pageman a longtime Davenport resident was found dead at his home this morning hanging from a bed post. A note said he had buried his wife and all ten children and felt no purpose in living further, with chronic illness worsening his despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jochim Pageman
Davenport
Post Office Force Hosts Banquet Gratuity From McKinley
The entire post office staff including Postmaster G H McKinley and Assistant Postmaster M R Metzgar attended a banquet in the post office club hall. A chef prepared a hearty menu with baked coon and oysters, ham, pies, fruit, and coffee. Speeches followed with a playful toast, praising McKinley’s generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice
G H McKinley
M R Metzgar
Postoffice Force
Postoffice Building
Jerry Busey
Edgars
Mount Dewrose
Galesburg Beats Moline in Opening Indoor Track Meet
Galesburg defeats Moline 49 to 37 in a dual indoor track contest at Ga lesburg with strong showings in sprints and field events. Meier and Stromberg lead wins for Moline while Galesburg picks up seconds and thirds to secure the victory.
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Moline
Galesburg
Ither
Gaesburey
Ghder
Knox
Comteretee Colage Stuboutenjass
Melgre Seas
oNdpottunas
Hinh Spits
Berg
Medine
Gaalesburgs
Galesburg Omen
Nolin
Steenburg
Meier
Stromberg
Joseph Ted
Wsard
Co Bore Gatesturge
Wagner
Gatesburg
Cowl Vo
Fime Ag
Matth Weeble
Coburn
Hales
Wagener
Hichcock
Hexter
Wison
Permanent organization urged to handle doctors fees dispute
A workers committee in Moline proposes forming a permanent body to manage physicians fees and related wage earners’ concerns. The plan follows a conciliatory report favoring cooperation with doctors over profit, with a named committee to organize and fund the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ILO Jahns
WM Lucklum
Chas Hintz
Baptist Aid Society Forms Church Cooking Class
Public interest among Baptist church ladies led to organizing a cooking class in church parlors last evening. About thirty five members joined as the class will meet Mondays for eight weeks under Mrs. Kate M Gleason. Two men paid dues at the first meeting and may enroll as pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Kate M. Gleason
Muscatine Girls Fall To Mo Line In League Clash
Muscatine girls lost to Moline girls 15 to 8 at MCA gym. Edna Creutz starred for Moline with 13 of 15 fouls and a field basket. Muscatine chaperoned by Miss Osborn arrived on the Rock Island and enjoyed a social afterward at Bachelors Hall with pipe souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Girls
Moline
MCA Gymnasium
Edna Creutz
Osborn
Rock Island
Bachelors
E Creutz
Tunnicliff
Meter
Osborn Gamble
Wilson
M Creutz
Glesberger Muscatine
Sterlin
Herr. Kern
Guilds
Grant
McGaughey
Vanatta
Springfield Loses Factory Move to Aurora Ill
The U S Kelly Harvest Machine and Thrashing Engine Co plans shifting its Springfield Ohio plant to Aurora Illinois. The firm, largest in its field, will also move its Iowa City branch, with a capital of 400000 dollars and about 2000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio
Aurora
Ill
Molines
U .S. Kelly Harvest Machine and Thrashing Engine Co
Chicago
Moline
O. S. Kelly Company
United States
Iowa City
Iowa
C. C. Meredith
Monmouth
Measurements Compare Footprints to Trilbys of McKaufsky
Louis McKaufsky Frank McKaufsky and William McKaufsky were charged in Rock Island with malicious mischief. The case centered on missing boat parts a cut net and tracked footprints measured with a string. Louis was bound over to the grand jury under $100 on each charge. the others were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McKaufsky
Frank McKauffy
William McKaufsky
Molite
Moline
Frank McKaulsky
Drury Township
Minor
McKaufshys
McKaufahys
Louis
Plans for Moline Chautauqua YearOutlined
Directors of the Moline Chautauqua association met Friday evening at Attorney St Odells office to finalize plans for this years assembly. Department superintendents will act as committee chairmen and appoint members with board approval. Odell serves as ex officio on all committees as the association is chartered under Illinois law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Chautauqua Association
Attorney St. Odell
Board of
Dircetors
S W Odell
Illinois
Springfield
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A brief advertisement promising a quick cure for colds via Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a signature on every box and a price of 26 cents.
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Frank Johnson
Fred Frisk
A Landes
John Sundine Gust
A Shallberg
Chas
G Carlson Ein
Swan Tropp
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H Kohler
CV Johnson
Ed Ericson
Chas Seaholm
John Laurin
Claus Anderson
F Pears
Chas Holmieren
OW Lundahl
Frank Anderson
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Chas Rodelin
He Godelin
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Esterdahl Nel
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Oakleaf
Ativan Andersen
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Goel
Washington
Porto
Prattte
New York
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Tus
Trawleva
Tbe
Southeastern Repo
South Carolina
Gary
Brooklyn Nyo
Coon
George Miffin
Hampton Highway Commissioners
Schrum- Griffin
DR. Edlen
State Medicos
Arsenal
Davenport Kills
Uncle Sam
Postoffee Force
McKinley
L O. Johns
August Welgandt
W Ransom
T M Hanna
Hunter
Alton
Bloomington
Decatur
Evanston
Kankakee
Peoria
Streator
Elgin
Cairo
Joliet
Quincy
Belleville
Danville
East St Louis
Jacksonville
Ottawa
Rockford
Wearm
Moliner
Drury
Louis McKaulsky
McKaufsky
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