Property transfers flood Moline Rock Island area
A long list of deeds records transfers and quit claims across Moline East Moline Rock Island and surrounding towns. Names include James McGimpsey John Campbell Julius Velie Otto Nelson Claus Lundquist and many others with sums from $1 to $10 000 plus notes of trust deeds and parcels in Frick Additions Pitts Gilbert Pitts and Spencer Case subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Ra Boek
Dna
W. Cramipton
Comnelly
Central Trust and Sakis Bank
Pauline Schwett
Daebelkeni
Moline
Kerns
Jas, M. Murray
Candee Grove
Chas. D. Velie
John B. Crompton
Prospect Park
South Moline
James Clegget
John McGimpsey
Block Il
Old Town Coal Valley
Oscar F Anderson
Joseph B. Oaklerf
Sinnett’s
Rock Island
Mons Nelson
Aug. Olson
East Moline
Claus L. Lundquist
Andrew Jotse
Wm H. Edwards
Edgewood Park
Alfred Fred Sperrey
Walfred F Sperrey
JL. Oakleaf
Adolph Klausen
P H Wessel
P Ho Wessel
Joan C Holtman
J L. Oakleaf
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
H Guyer
Wo H Edwards
Edward van Gid
Elmore H. Stafford
Augusta
Pershing
Silvis
Mary G Halling
Nether Lassen
Woods
Edward Coryn
John J Bishop Kpalding
Frick
Watermans Place
C H Widen
Fricka
People’s Savings Bank and Trust Co
Frederick Gripp
Wm McClellan
Frick’s
Moline Water Power Co
Chas
White
David Caura
Andrew Weinberger
Andrew J Weinberger
Louis D. Roehr
Mand Dee
Dibber
Old Town of
John T. Campbell
Chas. F. Smith
Campbell
South Rock Island
John T Campbell
Fred Beltham
Geo. B. Weinberger
New Sec
Cari Bar and Wife
Reuel B. Cook
Island
Alt In
Township
John R. G
Longstreth Gid
Osborn
Moling
Shiller
Emil Zjohnson
College Salah
Ciniaete
John ‘T’. Campbell
Ux Te
John Tampbell
Harrison
B. Linderholme
W. B. Bailey
John Rinck
Diederich Kracke
Spencer & Case
Eels & Smalley
Herman Mets
Smalley
Mary A
Levi Cralle
Alma Yeoward
Fritz Christianson
Chas. Steinhagen
Nels Anderson
Admr
W. Geo. Helder
M. Hartsell
Bell
Molina
Oscar Blauwens
East Rock Island
Willard Ll. Velie
John Sundine
Ema D
Guyer
White & Pope
Lucy Marion White
Florence A. White
Anna Moberg
Nellie Johnson
Alday
Jon
Thos. O. Neal
John Welch
C. Lynde
HE D Reeves
James Davis
J T. Campbell
South Rock
Consular Service Move Toward Merit System
The article lauds plans by government chiefs to base consular appointments on merit rather than political rewards. It notes past practice favored time-serving politicians, sometimes fitting, but often failing to produce public servants. It argues foreign trade warrants qualified officials over vacation seekers.
Faint Echoes of Finance Strike Across Opinions
A fragmented discourse surveys chief financiers including Stuyvesant Fish and Secretary Shaw as they volley cautious and optimistic forecasts for the U S economy. Amid mixed signals, analysts weigh potential risks and brighter prospects while confusion lingers over the future course.
Local postal receipts show steady growth in Moline economy
The article notes a long term rise in post office receipts since 1894, with a sharp increase after 1892 and again after 1897, tied to tariff policy and wider industrial growth. It argues prosperity hinges on policy and business confidence, citing McKinley era impacts and 1898 gains.
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Moline
Railroads and the Demurrage Debate in Car Shortages
A historical discussion argues for reciprocal demurrage to speed shipments and curb car famines. Proponents say penalties on delays for shippers and penalties on shortages for carriers could balance incentives, though overuse risks artificial demand during car shortages.
John Ls Lithia Wagon How Sullivan Beat the Whisky Habit
John Sullivan famed prize fighter writes from Indianapolis to Burlington friends praising sobriety and the lithia wagon after a long road of drink. The piece recalls his brutal career, his battle with alcohol, and his vow to abstain for health and wealth, warning others to heed his temperance example.
Free Trade and British Farmer
Consul Frank W. Mahin reviews the Chamberlain tariff commission report arguing free imports harm British industry. It notes pre 1846 wheat self sufficiency, later declines in home food production, rising imports, and limited price falls. Proposals include duties on imports with colonial preferences, but ongoing free trade sentiment in Parliament hinders action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Mahin
Nottingham
Chamberlain Tariff Commission
England
Great Britain
Will
England and Wales
United Kingdom
Board of Agricucture
Power of drink over a man cited in local note
The passage reflects on a man named John J. facing a year or five in punishment or restraint, yet warns that drink could still reclaim him. It suggests hope he will not relapse, but notes that even if he does, the issue underscores alcohol's dominating hold on a strong individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KL
John J
Funeral for Little Lawrence LaGrange Held at Hampton
Funeral services in Hampton honored Little Lawrence LaGrange with Rev W S Read officiating. He noted the child’s place in the cradle roll of the Sunday school as the white ribbon roll hung on the altar. Choir led by Mrs L Allie Drury performed Some Sweet Day and Sweet Bye and Bye. Meth odist Sunday school members elected James Maxwell as superintendent and Gust Johnson as assistant superintendent.
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Read
Delia Harder
Betto Pirchase
James Vogel
Florence McNabney
Keithsburg
John Baumbach
Pleasant Valley
State University of Iowa
Hampton
Otto Baumbach
Harvey Blackmann
David Cook
Jacob Mohrer
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rock Island
John H
Michael
Mary
Agnes
Jacob
Emma Glant
Corvinus
St Mary
Father Flannigan
John Albrecht
Real estate transfers outline numerous Rock Island deeds
A detailed list of transfers to Rock Island and nearby cities shows Eliza McLean to Rock Island Mutual Building Loan and Savings for part of Lot 3 Block 42 Lower Addition, with $755. Other quit claims and administrator deeds involve Ray Moore, Martin I Friese, Gustavus Stomer, Walter Reed, Stafford, Jas Mickson, Zulah Pruden, Wilson Harris, and many others. Amounts range from $1 to $3600 with parcels across Milan Moline East Moline Silvis Rock Island and South Moline, reflecting widespread property activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza McLean
Rock Island Mutual Building Loan, and Savings Association
Rock Island
Hartman & Smalley
Ray Moore
Walter E Reed
Martin I. Friese
Dee
E . Stafford
L Johnson
Silvis
Jas Mickson
Thos
Matthews
Jas TY Stover
Clarence
Adame
East Moline
Guver White and Pope
Adams
OH StaRord
Thor
Craig
Silvia
Emma
N EF Hokinson
Moline
Hattie M Venamon
Chas
L. D. Edwards
Ella H Edwards
Ryder & Read
Goldsmith
Emma D. Dittmer
Old Town
Saloons, disputed assault at Klondike resort on Fourteenth Street
Herman Kuhne the Klondike saloonkeeper at 14th Street and Fifth Avenue struck Uncle Allen Merts after a dispute about Mertz's Union Mission. Kuhne offered to plead guilty but a magistrate postponed action. Mertz claims Kuhne runs winerooms and allows youths inside. Kuhne denies this. Representative Frank Abbey set to lead roll call in the house amid allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kuhne
Klondike
Ourteenth- Street
Fifth Avenue
Uncle Allen Merts
Mertz
Union
Uncle Allen
Fourth Avenue
Kuhne
Gustafeon
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J Lafferty
Heidemann & Dasso
Sarah J Aiken
Amaluis J Endter
John Burton
Hinrich
Ouuot
Cc B.&qr R Co
H Smol- Nneger
Algo
Samuel Fackler
Edward Wiese
Glenwood
Geo. H McKinley
Pliz
Beth Branstrom
Carl J Branstrom
Grelm
Stuart Dart
Spencer Gregg
Siedrich F Kracke
Edward Thierman
Spencer & Case’s
Moline Building
Savings and Loan Association
Jerry Busey
J E. Marrow
Frank Bailey
Tilinola City
Alice and
Edward Beeby
R. A. Smith
John Lancaster Spalding
Jacob J. Taxman
Shemariah Baker
Boline Review - Dispatch
the Consular Service
Eves Stuyvesant Fish
Hlinois
Puen
Shaw
Bey
Cesta Fox
Filiness
Sartentad
Breas
Hardis
Vitara
Tyre
Ats
Cuise
Prisye Oan
Es ‘Ery
Peasy
McKinles
Congress
Tte
Woonp
Gorhte
Ofieett Fe
Yoo
Ea Meson
Moline Meg Fom
Sale
Ateond
Roddy
Cay
John L
John Sullivan
Burlington
Indianapolis
Irving
Lquor
Lithia
Sullivan
Mort
Tabite
Jobo Sullivan
Staner
Sebriety
Staan
Tilfes
Real Eastate
Marv R. Reed
Anoy K. Strumer
Gustavus Stromer
Chas H. Pope
Henry Kiingebler
Marquis
Louis Mosenfelder
Emeline
C. P. Chavez
Catherine McDonald
Case
Geo. Wood
Wan H. Jordon
Frank
Abbey
House of Representatives
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