Tin plate and tariff debates Roil through era pages
The dispatch covers tin plate production plans and tariff repeal pressure as Chicago Tribune reports rising factory activity. It notes a new license bill in Georgia, political jockeying in Nebraska and state legislature moves affecting liquor revenue. Details include Judge Prendergast drainage schemes, railroad and canal ambitions, and labor disputes with Western division managers amid industry turmoil.
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Senate
Hamer
Georgia
Feses
Wayland Teaches' Ward Hurled By Huston Squire Case
Mr Weaver of Rock Island, a Huston district teacher, was assaulted after school by Mr John Huston for punishing Huston’s children. Weaver’s face showed the beating. Dr Long treated him. Huston pleaded guilty to assault and battery, was fined and costs, and Weaver plans to sue for further action.
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Weaver
Rock Island
Huston
John Huston
Board weighs principal and half time for manual training
The Board of Education favors appointing an instructor who splits time between principal duties and manual training at Lincoln School. A Friday meeting reviewed resignations and staff changes at Grant and room 16, with salary advances proposed for several teachers.
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Board of Education
Lincoln School
Board of’ Education
Committee On Finance
Jessie Baker
Grant School
Sadie Barker
Iss Appa Sober
Anna Stratfordy
Alma Lindeblad
Ama Mehu
Ellen J. Phipps
Hatch
Sie
Patch
Ijle
Watch
Missouri
Board of Supervisors
Scott County
Davenport
Stoeck Island
Ottawa meeting debates plan change on river drainage ditch
Delegates from Minols and Des plaines river valleys gathered in Ottawa to discuss altering the Obhi o drainage project. They questioned Chicago's intent on a canal drainage scheme and urged protections for sanitary work and existing laws amid potential legislative amendments. An accident near Rock River left farmer Olof Olson with both legs broken when a timber fell during barn tearing.
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Minols
Desplaines
Ottawa
Obhio
Chicago
Mayo
Judge Prendergast
Rowdaley
Springfield
Olof Olson
Rock River
Swan Hansen
Isen
Ierta
Peculiar Legislative Row and Lodge Installations
Fragmented report describes Jayne’s election to the legislature amid threats from Democratic papers, with M 1A men on the Republican side. It notes bills altering school funding and curricula, plus a Dorm Lodge meeting where officers were installed and lists names. Also mentions a boy saving the Netherlands from inundation and praise for Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
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Jayne
M 1A
Population figures and census multipliers debated
The article discusses Rock Island and Moline population estimates using census multipliers, noting discrepancies between county and national counts. It cites 16,000 to 18,000 range, mentions 9,000 names in a directory, and questions reliability while acknowledging cross-city work patterns. It also includes local ads and a court adjournment notice.
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Dasenport and
Rock Island Street Railway Company
Sao
Tri-City
Holmes Synd
Viate Rees
Rock Island
Mit
Mole
Hock Island
Moline
Ista
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Mr. Cleveland
Muade
United States
T.n Plate
Demtt
Atlayen
Stason
Odael
Chincago
Prendergast
Dabalig
Rye Menufactuvara’ Record
Chicate Tribune
Pentlemien
Acard, Bate Bme Eoe U
Mr Tramer
Bears
Memn Miealties
Moet Ole Thet
Ers
Con Tech
Anting
Nebraska
Dieraess
Tee
Powers
Psee
Coweta
Vetes
Hanns
Aoa
Hite
Slaters
Searae
Pune Welledert
Dover
Joe
Ead
Ead and the Agent Antioperators Othe Aiduber
Ehen
Karling
Oe Fe
Erak
Operintenden
Haciné
Southwes
Ative
Boeksland
Savanna
Fuck Island
Enen Betorett
Abbas
Rome
Vata Bor Piture
Jatin Pranas
Burrows A L’redlyman
Earsall
Mr Rose
St Lou
Cray
Pittsburg
Hercely
Ayer
Theta
Authent Resources
Aloe
Don Tone
New York
Pouces
Gard
Orcs
Baler
Aonuwre
Theo
Eden
Vee
Keiko
Weeagsurer I. Lanpret Melyfe
Coe Tegat Tock Istand Statistician
Kramn Daerp
Ilanuray
Danforth
Battles
Wayland
Ruttan Company
We &E
Wedlawen
Mwo
Bridge Street
Bee
Rival Ferries
Kemp
Henepin Canal
Springfield Steain
State Senate
County Treasury
City Treasury
Newsdemocrat
Vinsonic Installation
I N Watt
W M
J W. McW’herson
Edward Cumpson
J. W
M. R. McKinney
Freas
Gilmore
H. H Warks
Rh. Albrecht
L. L. McCoy
J.S
A. W Wadsworth
Motibat- Wo
Clendeningler
W. A. Golden
Wm. Clendenin
D. W. Gould
J. H. Porter
Netherlands
Maguire’s
Benno
Western Banitary Commission
U. S. Army
Jas Dixefiory
Ees Island
Ee Gould
Bee Five
the Grand Jury
W B. Fryinger
Milan
Renco
Chas. Wolf
Rock Serie
Mr. Wolf
FM. Shroot
United
Bre Ren Church
Blue Ad
Kan
Dr. King
Dr King
Arthur Love
Love
Funny Folks
Rackica
Win Clendenin
Swift
Swit Spxcurto Co
Atlanta
Firetolan Nyaranteea Weekly
Commission Indentory
Fet
Techine
Fall Vere
Particulara
Nurseryman
Rochester
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