Bridge Railway Controversy and Ferry Monopoly Clash
A city newspaper blasts a Ferry Monopoly Company effort to block a bridge railway plan. It accuses lawyer Wilkinson of fabricating quotes to sway Congress and argues the bridge scheme would create a private monopoly while the ferry remains nonexclusive. The piece defends Senators Murphy and Neece and criticizes Wilkinson’s portrayal of public opinion as universal.
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Bridge Horace
Congress
Wilkinson
Union
Hennepin Canal
Murphy
Bridge Railway
Davenport
Neece
Bridge Railway Company
Ferry Company
Senate
Logan
Cain
Should the City Own Teams in Moline
Opinion argues city should own two or three street teams. Elaboration covers daily sprinkling during good weather, scavenger carts, snow removal, and other street work. Proposes oversight by the Street Commissioner, stating low cost and immediate return.
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Moline
Taxing Insurance Agents Sparks Local Debate
The Union reports a Superior Court decision voiding a city tax on receipts of foreign insurance companies. It cites that amending a repealed statute revived old laws, thus invalidating the two percent tax under current general law. The piece argues annual public disclosure of agents’ businesses is unreasonable.
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Fire Department
Chicago
Smith
New Steamboat Pilot Company Formed in Davenport
Davenport hosts the organization of the Pilot Steamboat Company to operate steamboats on the Mississippi and its tributaries. Incorporators include Andrew Coleman James Coleman J H Coleman D F Dorrance and Newton Long. Capital stock set at 3000 dollars with shares of 100. President Dr Dorrance vice president James Coleman secretary treasurer I H S Coleman. The plan includes purchasing the steamboat Pilot for 8000 dollars and future expansion on river routes and related real estate.
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Upper
Mississippi
Pilot Steamboat Company
Andrew Coleman
James Coleman
J. H. 8. Coleman
D. F. Dorrance
Newton Long
Davenport
Mississippi River
Dr. Dorrance
I. H. S. Coleman
Iowa
Democrat
Eldon Doctor Weds Ottumwa Teacher in June Nuptials
Dr M Arenschield of Eldon marries Miss Lillian Williams of Ottumwa in a city ceremony. The groom, a practicing physician, plans to build and reside in Eldon, while the bride, daughter of Judge Williams, has a background in teaching and is well regarded in Eldon. Local newspapers extend best wishes for the couple.
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Ottumwa
M. Arenschield
Eldon
Lillian Williams
Judge Williams
Seviewo
Dispatcn
Wedding of Rev John Hemberg and Miss Emma Peterson
This afternoon at four at the groom’s parents residence in this city, Rev John Hemberg and Miss Emma Peterson of Austin Texas were married. A large crowd attended and many presents were noted. The couple will soon depart for their future home in Kansas.
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John Hemberg
Emma Petererson
Austin
Tex
Kansas
The Stock Yards Move Debate in Geneseo
Geneseo residents and railroad officials discuss keeping the stock yards in town versus moving them to Moline. Yard leaders say remaining here boosts local growth and hay prices, while transfers could save rail assets but require civic action and proof of demand. A business meeting is urged to act now.
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Geneseo
Great Rock Island
Howard Gibson
Moline
Rock Islad
Chicago
Brown
Regatta Plans Two Canoe Races At Mississippi Valley Regatta
The Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association regatta committee offers two half-mile races with a required upturned canoe test for amateurs. Prizes will be awarded, entries open to July 17, and racing likely on July 18. Clubs from Herald Modoc Delaware and Chicago Canoe Club plan entries including singles doubles and fours.
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Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
Iterald
Delaware Club of
Chicago
Moline
Chicago Canoe Club
Harbor
A Case of Conscience and Local Industry News
The coroner's jury reports Frank P. Bloom died by self inflicted hanging over a dispute about property tax deposits and cash at interest. The piece notes moral reflections on such tax deception. The Moline Maleable Iron Works begins operations with about fifteen moulders and plans to expand after the Fourth of July holiday.
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Woodhull
Frank P. Bloom
Moline
Sodom
Gomorrah
Moline Maleable Iron Works
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E. Richardson
Custom House
U. S. Com
J. D. Crawford
Will McDonald
Dearborn Street
Carpenter
Henderson
Ceticura
Potter Duty and Chemal Co
Boston
Mass
Curie
Sanford
Porrkin Drug and Chemical Co
Collins
Sande & Sons
Mosler
University of Greifewald
Germany
Pitzer
America Medical College
St. Louis
Ander & Sons
Sander & Sons
Aluzard Wml D
Sander
Sandhurst
Victoria
Richards & Schrbecks
Bluff Drug
Ely Bros
Owego
Useeamegiobe
Sélisat
Roller Lamp Burnet Co
Murray St
New York
P. Rowell&co
the Bridge Railway
New Steamboat Enterprise
Regatta
Moline, Ill
Illinois
I. A. Ancinr
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N Y
Cexmewt Company
Fulton Street
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