Jordan Stephens Neptials Bring Iowa Interurban Plans
Jordan Stephens Neptials Wednesday united Miss Maude Stephens and Mr Mason Jordan in a quiet ceremony at the Stephens home. The couple, after a wedding breakfast, left for Chicago then a bridal tour, with Jordan returning to Moline where he will rejoin the printing business.
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Ride Tsoh Sixth Avenue
Vaiss Maha —Oo Stephens
George Stephens
Masron Jordan
Hedtes Hall
First Unitarian
Charles H . Lippincott
Jordan
Cr.s & P
Chicago
Mr Jordan
S. N Jordan
Barrington
G A Stephens
Moline Plow Co
George H Huntoon
Frank Gatea Allen
C. H. Lippincott
Moline
Moline Journal
Denver
International Typothetae
Association of Master Printers
Pleasant Valley Interurban Route Rumor Debated
A rumor reportedly from a reliable authority says Pleasant Valley residents may reject changes to the interurban line routing east of Moline. The Dispatch notes local transit plans and a possible shift in the Will Tap Region’s service.
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Port Byron
Pleasant Valley
Tri-City Railway&Co
Sears
Tri-City
Tri City Company
Interurban
Moline
Q Train Robbers To Plead Guilty
A trio of robbers who hijacked a New York City subway train are expected to plead guilty in federal court. Prosecutors say the defendants seized the Q line train, held passengers, and fled with cash and valuables before being apprehended.
Not Preparing for Trial Estelle and Clark Train Robbers
Mount Carroll sheriff Doty says Estelle and Clark, the CB and Q train robbers near Savannah last August, show no sign of preparation for trial and may plead guilty. He plans extra precautions with Estelle shackled. he believes they would seize any chance to escape and would sacrifice him if needed.
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Mount Carroll Democrat
Doty
Carroll County
Estelle and Clark
CB & Q
Savanna
Stelle
Estelle
Deere & Mansur Co. raises capital to 1.2 million dollars
The Deere and Mansur Company increases its capital stock from 400000 to 1200000 dollars after papers were issued by the secretary of state. The move triples the company’s capital and aims to support anticipated growth.
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Secretary of State
Deere & Mansur Co
Administrator for the Leonidases Gains Point in Damages Case
P W McManus administrator of the Leonidas estates wins on the motion to strike interrogatories while keeping the Diamond Jo Line from being dropped as a defendant. Judge House overrules removal but sustains striking interrogatories. Trial set for April term.
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P. W. McManus
Christopher
Ellswor Leonidas
Diamond Jr
Dan Breen
Leonidases
Diamond Jo Line
W. M. Chamberlin
A. G. Bush
Mateo Aha
F. A. Cooper
F. D. Letts
Letts
Memorial Christian Church Extends Call to Rev W O Lawrence
The Memorial Christian church of Rock Island voted unanimously to call Rev. W O Lawrence of Maryville Missouri to their pastorate. Lawrence has served five years at the present field and is an alumnus of Drake University.
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Memorial Christian Church of
Rock Island
W. O. Lawrence
Maryville
Lawrence
Drake” University
Harold Petersen Dies In Gas Route At Davenport Home
Harold W. Petersen, 89, a Davenport wallpaper dealer, was found dead in his bed after two gas jets were left open in his home. Investigators say it appears a self-inflicted death. His widow and two young sons survive. The family was away in Tama, Iowa, at the time.
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Davenport
Henry Schroeder
Harold Peterson
Harold Petersen
Petersen
Tama
Iowa
Harold W. Petersen
L. W. Petersen
Wall Paper
Foster's March Weather Predictions for 1903
W T Foster of St Joseph Missouri issues forecasts for March 1 to 9 1903 predicting multiple disturbances warm and cool waves across the U S with generally light rainfall and temperatures near or below normal early in March He notes extreme cold on March 1 2 and again around March 4 8 and 9 and offers a weather chart by mail for a stamp.
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St Joseph
W. T Foster
Pacific Coast
Dross
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
W. Toster
Charle Street
St. Joseph, Mo
Almost fourteen miles of pavement in Moline
Hagineer Paddock reports Moline has ten miles of brick and about 3.8 miles of asphalt laid, with potential to reach sixteen miles next year. The public likely underestimates the current pavement network as officials surveyed the entire area.
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Moline
Hagineer
Mrs. M Lean Gets Nicely Into Line
Mrs. M Lean is described as getting nicely into line in the feature noted in ital Today.
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Mrs. M'Lean
Mrs Fairbanks Reelected DAR President General
Washington reports show Mrs Charles W Fairbanks reelected president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution with no opposition while Mrs Donald McLean of New York abstained from voting. The constitutional term amendment allowing two consecutive terms passes 443 to 68 and party leaders discuss future delegates and representation. Florence Louise Gould notes the Willard luncheon honoring Mrs Fairbanks and Mrs Scott of Illinois.
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Florence Louise Gould
Washington
Illinois Conference
Deere
McLean
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Daughters of the American Revolution
Donald McLean
New York
Fairbanks
Congress
National Congress
Roosevelt
Benjamin Harrigan
Order
White House
the Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Willard
Scott
Illinois
Teachers Leave City as Advertised Jobs Attract
A fragmented passage notes teachers leaving to take positions in other states amid advertising in newspapers and magazines. It mentions Moline and rival routes reducing local supply, with many educators seeking opportunities elsewhere. The text hints at recruitment from Michigan and broader regions, reflecting a regional talent drain.
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of ‘Education
Moline
Cuplid
Dart
Athlithe
Michi
Death of Joseph Sackville After Hay Load Fall
Joseph Sackville died at his home near Happy Hollow at about 79 after a fall on ice that fractured his hip days earlier. Survived by his widow and sons, he was a longtime county resident and noted mine operator father of the Sackville brothers.
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Sackville Brothers
Joseph Sackville
Sackville
Happy Hollow
Turnfest to be held in Moline July 3 to 5
Chicago district turns officials approve a double turnfest in Moline with the Central Illinois dates July 3 4 and 5. Chicago leaders Rudolph Lautenbach and Adolph Oppenheimer head the technical committee as events include high jump broad jump shot put 100 yard dash wrestling apparatus turning and oratorical contests.
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Moline
Central Illinois
Chicago
Rock Island locomotive plant goes to Moline
Denver had been a candidate site for a Rock Island locomotive plant but Moline Illinois was chosen after a favorable fit with nearby repair shops and stockyards. The Denver Times suggested lack of cooperation from other roads doomed Denver. locals now celebrate the decision as a boon for Moline and the surrounding area.
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Moline
Rock Island Road
Pleasant Valley
Here
Denver Times
Rock Island
Rock Island System
Ill
Denver
Colorado Springs
Illinois
Stillman Wheelock
Theo. Wheelock
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Orville Hofstetter and Ira Adams of Rapids City appear among the couples granted marriage licenses. John E. Shaw of Thornburn Iowa weds Mrs Adelaide Engle of Orion Illinois. George C Connelly of Milwaukee Wisconsin weds Lucy Kaiser of Rock Island. Joseph Arthur Heffernan of Chicago weds Bertha E Barnett of Canton ree Ghanath and Emma Erickson Moling are also noted in the list.
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Orville Hofstetter
Ira Adams
Rapids City
John E. Shaw
Thornburn
Iowa
Adelaide Engle
Orion, Ill
George C. Connelly
Milwaukee
Wis
Lucy Kaiser
Rock Island
Joseph Arthur Heffernan
Bertha E. Barnett
Canton
Abiding Faith in Tri-City Future
Luis Jackson, Industrial Commissioner of Milwaukee Road, reports a glowing assessment of the locality to superiors, highlighting the area as promising for future growth and development with a population around 250000.
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Tricity
Luis Jackson
Milwaukee Road
Railroads cite growth in tri-cities as major center
Milwaukee Road industrial commissioner Luis Jackson praised the Moline Rock Island Davenport district as a rising manufacturing hub with coal nearby and multiple plants expanding. He noted the St Paul road is building a cut off from Moline to Kansas City, signaling strong regional development.
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Tri-Cities
Luis Jackson
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Jackson
Moline
United States
Chicago
Mississippi River
Omaha
St Paul
St. Louis
Rock Island-Davenport
Velle Carriage Co
Wright Carriage Body Co
Bettendorf
Barclay-Foster Mfg. Co
Kemp, Burpee
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Clinton
Tri-City Railway Company
Third and
Brady Streets
Inter Urban
Rockford
John U
Nance
Dadenpor
Yicago
Davy
Ordl
Ing
Pany
John U May
Henry Vollmer
I & I. Com
Tha Clinton Oath Company
Clinton Herald
Iowa and I
Winois Interurban Railway Company
Peoples Trust and Savings Bank
George D. McCavld
George W. Bawden
Seeee Ellis
Garrett E. Lamb
B. McCoy
Thomas J Wilcox
E.A. Ferrin
Philadelphia
County Recorder
Jordan-Stephens
Myron Jordan
Pleasant Valley Service
Clark
Foster
Ital
Mrs. Fairbanks
Shih
Executive Council of
Central
Ilinois
Ree Ghanath
Emma Erick
Son Moling
IS Natural Vehicle Center
Hood
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