Carpenters Call for Higher Wages in Tri Cities
The Tri City District Council of Carpenters issues an open address to contractors in Moline Rock Island and Davenport. Signed by P J Carlson and Chase Adrian, the union urges eight hour days, minimum 30 cent hourly wages, overtime pay, apprenticeship rules, and union labor on all jobs. It advocates a Monday payday and invites contractor input to prevent strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Rock Island
Ilinois
Carpenters’ Union
Unien
Carpenters’ District Council
Moline
Davenport
Tri-Cities
Zindar
Use of principle celebrated in historic campaign calls
The editorial lauds steadfast resolve in the speakership race, arguing not to yield to the cry Whats the use It cites44 historical figures and events upholding duty and conscience as the true use. It contrasts noble sacrifices by Washington Huss Luther Galileo Tolstoi and others with expediency and quitter motives. The piece then notes a separate report: a $2 500 000 drainage project draining Green river bottom and pumping 3 000 000 gallons per hour into the Mississippi, reclaiming 200 000 acres valued at 75 an acre, involving 47 ditches across several counties over fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Miller
Galesburg Mail
Dispatch
Conecience
Green River
Lee
Whiteside
Bureau
Rock Island
Maredosta
Mississippi River
Meredosia
Mississippi
Mississipeu
Fernmieris
Mundo Water
Little colds warned of big illness and death
A health warning notes that small colds can develop into severe illness or death, urging caution. It mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Steel Firms Face Federal Court Over Damage Suits
Damage cases of Thomas Bivans against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and Thomas Glynn of Moline against the Republican and Steel Co have been moved from Rock Island county circuit court to the federal court in Peoria. Defendants are foreign corporations, allowing federal venue. Attorneys cited: McCaskrin for Bivans, Sturgeon for the railway. Kenworthy and Allen for Glynn, Wood and Peek for the Steel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bivans
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Co
Thomas Glynn
Moline
Republician and Steel Co
Rock Island County
Peoria
McCaskrin & McCagskrin
Bivans
M. M. Sturgeon
J. T. Kenworthy
W. C. Allen
Glynn
Wood & Peek
The
Steel Co
Dean's Ointment Restores Leg After Itching Sore
A Bowling Green user describes relief from a running itching leg sore after applying Dean's Ointment. The product stopped burning and itching instantly and achieved a permanent cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bowling Green
Frej Lodge Installations Attract Large Attendance
Frej Lodge No 16 held a public installation at K P hall with Grand Secretary John Sandgren of Chicago presiding. Over 200 attended including nine visitors from Galesburg Svithiod lodge. officers were installed and guests enjoyed refreshments and social time. The event featured songs by Carl Selin and Emanuel Larson with Rev Alex Bruner delivering an address and a piano accompaniment by M. J. Hongegren. Attendance noted as a sign of strong lodge growth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frej Lodge
No 16
Order of Svithiod
K P Hall
John Sandgren
Chicago
Galesburg
M. J. Hongegren
Alex Bruner
St Ansgarius Church
Sandgren
Otto Ed
Fred Lundholm
Emanuel Larson
Burlington Hold Up Men Captured After Mt Carroll Train Robbery
Four Burlington train robbers Ed Estelle Thomas Clark George Rogers and Thomas Jones were captured in Memphis and sent to Mount Carroll for trial. Pinkerton and engineer IDs connected Estelle to the heist. The gang used coded signals. one member was shot, others fled by skiff, money buried, boat sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Savanna
Memphis
Pinkerton Detective Agency
H B. Estelle
Estelle
Charles White
Dreaming saves safe and horse by Ed Knell of Carthage
Ed Knell of Carthage Md a longtime furniture man and prominent horseman dreamed keys to a locked safe three weeks after it was secured He woke with the combination and opened the safe saving the owner and later used a dream to locate and recover a stolen horse credited to his visions The report notes Knell as a local figure and ties the dreams to his interests and local stories
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Knell
Carthage
Henry J Hull
Mng
Daniel Wheelock
China Inter Ocean
Aic Knell
Knell
Rock Island Records Three More Mild Smallpox Cases
Three additional members of the Mordhorst family in Rock Island's east end developed smallpox symptoms after exposure to John Mordhorst, who fell ill two weeks earlier. All vaccinated after learning of John's illness, the family vaccination could only modify each ensuing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordhorst
Rock Island
John
Mission Society Plans Two Socials for the Year
The Swedish Lutheran church Mission Society held its annual meeting at the church and will meet every other Tuesday. Half of all collections go to the church fund and half to the mission fund. Two socials are planned for Memorial Day on May 30 and Labor Day in September. New officers include President and Secretary Mrs Ed B Lundquist, Treasurer Mrs Ben Benson, Superintendent Emil Johnson, Assistant Superintendent Olof Nelson, Secretary John Brissman, Treasurer Oscar Brissman, Organist Ester Peterson, Librarian J Westberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Society of the
Swedish Lutheran Church
Church Fund
Mission Fund
Ed. B. Lundquist
Ben Benson
Swedish Lutheran South Chapel
Emil] Johnson
Olof Nelson
John Brissman
Oscar Brissman
Ester Peterson
J. Westberg
Missing Manlove Mystery Shrouds Bushnell Joliet
In Joliet and Bushnell rumors swirl around J E Manlove who disappeared after planning to route wool and fur goods to the London market. A decedent found near Joliet bears a strong resemblance, though relatives dispute identity. Manlove’s Chicago trip and business losses at Bushnell loom over the case.
Annual Black Person Dance at Industrial Hall Slated
The Moline Lodge No. 133 Io at its meeting last evening had a large attendance. The initial degree was conferred on three dates and changes in the by laws directed by Grand Lodge were confirmed. It was decided to hold the fifth annual Black Person dance at the trial hall Friday evening. The event has grown to be one of the biggest and most popular of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnella
J. E. Manlov
Chicago
Knight
Dee
Bushnell
Manlove
James H. Ape
Spiker
Burlington
Navy
Passiot
Bushn
Isaac Weil
Oe & York
London
Joliet
Well
Poatt Icetter
Moline Lodge
Initia Tay Gree
Grand Lodge
New Rock Island Club Board Elects Officers
The Rock Island club held a meeting with reports on officers and board changes. New officers named include President F A Head Vice President H E Curti Treasurer Gus Tegeler and Secretary Addison Gest. The house committee lists H E as chair Charles McHugh and Blanding. An adjournment set for next Tuesday to review last year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Club
F. A. Head
H. E. Curti
Gus Tegeler
Addison Gest
House
H. E
Charles McHugh
Blanding
Funeral of Harry Smith Held Monday
The funeral of Harry Smith son of Mr and Mrs R A Smither was held from the family home in Smiths Addition on Monday morning. Local bearers included Bay, Robert Reid, Ed Smith, P Alcorn and J W re Messrs. who assisted with services conducted by a local clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Alarson
R. A. Smither
Pa Mines
Smith
Bay
Robert Reid
Ed Smit
P. Alcorn
J. W.re
Bmith Wan Ee
Jury urges city to ban coasting after fatal Rock Island accident
A coroner's jury rules George Meyer age 20 died in a coasting accident on Rock Island. They urge the city to prohibit all coasting within its limits after testimony about a bob leaving its course and injuring Meyer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyer
Rock Island
George
Fie
Afe Mitchell & Lynde
Joe Lutt
R. Kenworthy
Charlotte Smith
Comel
Hmits
Burdock Blood Bitters Urges Stomach Strength
An old advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters strengthens and tones the stomach to prevent indigestion, asserting the tonic helps when indigestion is likely and supports digestion.
Jury Holds Buttler for Wife Death in Davenport
In Davenport an inquest into Florence Buttler's death the 28 year old wife of W H Buttler concluded she died from alcoholism and injuries inflicted by her husband. The coroner's jury recommended the husband be forwarded to the grand jury. Buttler is jailed awaiting the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Florence Buttler
Wm H. Buttler
Bettendorf
Buttler
Halligan
Buttlers
Jane
W. H. Buttler
Central Union Gives A Slight Reduction
Central Union announces a small tariff cut reducing the charge from 3.50 to a lower rate. The change affects members and local services, with officials stressing minimal impact and continuity of coverage.
Central Union Cuts Residential Phone Rates Aimed at New Company
Central Union Telephone announces reduced rates for residences to compete with a rival firm. A long distance private line and tri city service costs 260 per month, down from 3 per month for twin city service, with two party lines at 250 per month. Sign contracts for a year to lock in the rate. Manager Richards plans monthly inter department seminars to boost efficiency and reduce subscriber trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Central Union
Richards
Obituary: William W. Moore of Zuma dies at 64
William W. Moore, longtime Zuma resident, died January 21 from asthma and complications. Born May 5, 1838 in Westmoreland County, Pa, he served in the 108th Illinois Volunteers. He married Hannah Bryan in 1870. two children died in infancy and their adopted daughter Edna survives with his widow. Moore recently sought Nebraska relief for asthma without lasting benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Moore
Zuma
Edna
Jacob Moore
Akron
Ohio
Mr. Moore
Westmoreland County
Rock Island County
Tilden
Illinois Volunteers
Hannah Bryan
Alice
Johnnie
Moore
Nebraska
Moline YMCA Files Its Articles of Incorporation
The Moline Y. M. C. A. has filed incorporation papers in Rock Island county with the aim to improve young men spiritually, mentally, and physically. The first board includes August Larson, W. L. Stange, A. B. Montgomery, E. H Wilson, W. G Hay, C. F. Natt, J. H Hell, P. C. Simmon, Dalton Duncan, Fred Strombeck, B. E. Nordgren, and Judson H. Metzgar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Y. M. C
County Recorder
Rock Island
August Larson
W. L. Stange
A. BE. Montgomery
E. H Wilson
W.G Hay
C. F. Natt
J H Hell
P. C. Simmon
Dalton Duncan
Fred Strombeck
BE. L. Nordgren
Judson Hi. Metzgar
School Girls Beauty Promised by Scott's Emulsion
The small piece notes pale faced schoolgirls at a pretty life stage and claims pale blood lies at fault. It advertises Scott's Emulsion as blood food that can restore beauty by curing the pallor and bringing back vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Das
Savanarola
John Huss
Martin Luther
Galileo
John Ruskin
George Washington
Valley Forge
Abraham
Tolstoi
Rusia
Steel Company
C. J. Duvare
Fin
Nels. Hanson
Fred Bundeen
Charles Stromberg
G. M
Charles W. Carlson
Hjalmar Ramsten
A. Colberg
Dr. D. Thorelius
C. J. Johnson
A. E. Holmquist
Carl O. Swatson
A. G. Frisk
Oscar F. Johansson
John Larson
Frank B. Applegren
8. M. Wengin
Free Lodge
Vase Lodge
Oda
Thor
Rome
MT. Carroll
Tennessee
Mission Society
J. E. Manlove
Mysterious Corp
Jollet
F A. Head
Harry Smith
Council
WM. W. Moore
Moline Y. M.C. A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!