Local news items from Davenport and vicinity
Friday and Saturday notices list families traveling to Michillinda and Grafton for summer, many attend gatherings, enrollments, and social events. A civil service exam is planned at Moline post office Aug 5. Local deaths, marriages, and camp plans are noted along with multiple travel and visiting updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Craig
Knoxville
H. A. Ainsworth
Michillinda
Eudora Fish
Chicago
Prof
Penrose
Augustana
New York
Alice Barr
Cordova
George Curkendall
Ed Clark
Fulton
Kirkland
Wis
Devil's Lake
Ernest Swanson
Omaha
Ceresco
Neb
Wilson Hunt
Hunt's Grove
Nelson Gustus
Ophiem
Moline
Andrew Nelson
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co
Mary Anderson
Anna Anderson
Sixteenth Avenue
Samuel A. Sears
Alexander
Isaac L
W. H. Knostman
John F. Deve
Geo. Murphy
St. Louis
Rook If
Bridge Avenue
Unpatriotic Companies Refuse to Pay Tax on Express Packages
City factories refuse internal revenue stamps incurring protest payments as work pressure prompts pay under protest. Deere and Co and McCormick Wagon Co lead suits. Illinois Manufacturers Association protests express firm surcharges, arguing tax targets shippers rather than railroads and express firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Moline Plow Co
Deere & Co
H. W. Cooper Saddlery Hardware Co
Deere & Mansur Co
C.H. Deere
McCormickwaite Co
Chicago
Diinois Manufacturers’ Association
Adams
American
National
W Northern
Wells-Fargo
United States and Pacific and Western Express
Aw World
al and
Express Com
Rm Joint Traffic Bureau
al Freight
Larceny case and local notices in Rock Island circuit court
A fragment from Rock Island reports Ella Van Thyn pled not guilty on larceny charges, bond set at $500, and a January hearing before Justice Hawes. Other items note deaths Martha Hull and John Fluegel, a plumbing salary, capture of escaped prisoner George Lowe, tugboat arrival at St Michael, and local social notes including Dr. Penpine and the Bostocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsher
George van Wambeke
Chicago
M. R. McKinley
Camp Michillinda
Nit
Cady's Park
E. Blunt
Tri-City
Rock Inland Arsenal
Miles McCabe
Messia
L. McCabe
B. F. Wison
Rock Inland
Muscatine
Frank Traeger
Gilbertown
Charles Swisher
Wagon Co
Dunn
W. H. Thackham
DeKalb
Mr. Thackham
Zach Einfeldt
Ella van Thy Gillty
Rock
Samuel Edwards
Drury Township
Tren
Nces
Tice Hawes
Martha M
John H. Hull
Rock Island
Hull
Rock Islan
Stephen
Charles
Davenport
John
Henry Fluegel
Star Bakery
George Lowe
Hemenway
Seattle
P. N. Kahlke
Rock Island- Alaska Mining Co
St Michael
Hawes
R. Kohn
the Ark
G S. Penpiee
Philadelphia
Richard Crampton
R. L. Crampton
Bride
Osk
Bostock
J . Wm. Brinile, Jr
Rock Island Lumber Co
Rock Island & Peloria
First Avenue
Colmneill
Summer Opera Company Heads to Watch Tower Theatre
Col J H Halladay, manager of the Marie Belle opera company, states the group has performed in St Joseph Missouri for five weeks and will present a season at the Watch Tower theatre. He spoke to the Dispatch about upcoming engagements and plans for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Halladay
Marie Belle Opera Company
St. Joseph
Inne Watch Tower Theatre
Seano
French Liner Bourgogne Sinks After Collision Off Sable Island
In heavy fog on July 4 the French liner Bourgogne with 725 aboard was struck by the Cromartyshire sixty miles south of Sable Island. The ship sank in minutes, 600 lives lost, only one woman survivor reported among the rescued. The Cromartyshire crew saved others as the two vessels separated in the mist.
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Halifax
Grand Banks
North Atlantic
la Bourgogne
Cromartyshire
Collisio
Cre Re
Grecian
Bourgogne
Arerat
Sable Island
New York
Havre
Glasgow
Disrupted Discipline Amid Ship Collision On Cromartyshire
Eyewitness describes a sudden collision on the Cromartyshire that sparked chaos as lifeboats were battled for, officers lost control, and fighting ensued on deck. The steamer settled and sank, leaving survivors to recount the brutal fight for life and the sinking below the surface.
Account of the Cromartyshire Wreck and Rescue
The Cromartyshire story details a July 4 wreck in dense fog after a collision with a passing steamer. Survivors were picked up by two French boats and later by the Grecian. the La Bourgogne sank with many aboard. Captain Henderson recounts actions to save the vessel and seek aid.
Names of the Saved From Trans-Atlantic Wreck List Revealed
Officials of the Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlantique released names of passengers saved from the La Bourgogne disaster. The list includes second class travelers such as Albert Cardot and Mme A D LaCasse and many others, with third class names like Nicolas Comma and Antonio Stiffano, plus crew members among the survivors.
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New York
Compagna Generalle Trans-Atlantique
la Bourgogne
Albert Cardot
Mme
A. D. LaCasse
Antoinio Achard
Oswald Kirner
Charles Bre
Jacques Baccarat
Ottoer
Lucien Verland
Patrick Mmrckeon
Bre Germain
Nicolas Comma
Antonio Stiffano
Sus Combattic
Antonione Bonich
Louis Yvan
Antiéne Viopoula
Neglis Matkovich
Jacob Stok
Joseph Richmany
Joseph Borrato
Eugene Borrali
Eugene Pinocetti
Christopher Brunon
Antoine Kucko
Ernest Delee
Jocent Rollier
Tomi *Graff
Admi Manatestini
Isaac Sarguis
Hadouand Georges
August Boss
Berguin Hyffeler
Derri Freed
Henri Adriano
Clement Berthoneri
Frantz Satorlo
August Casparino
Charles Antonio
Carlos Kessel
Matheo Jurish
John Nicolas
Gustino Blanquep
Dontinio Pampani
Pellegrino el Koon
Allas Hollis
Adolphe Abraham
John Michel
Achald Michel
Baron Milen
Demos Bougado
Anna Grimauld
Gustave Lucia
Pfometer
John Durie
Mberas
Chicago People Who Were Lost on La Bourgogne
A Chicago list names passengers aboard the La Bourgogne reported missing: Ei R. Rundell and wife Mrs Edwin B. Osgood Master D.B. Osgood Mrs James Marshall Mrs E C Cook Mrs Frances Ess Mrs H H Knowles Miss Gertrude Knowles Miss Evelyn Reeves Miss Harriet M Tower and F A Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kago
la Bourgogne
Ei R. Rundell
Edwin
Oxgood
DB. Osgood
James Marshall
E. C. Cook
Frances
Ess
H. H. Knowles
Gerrude Knowles
Evelyn Reeves
Harriet M. Tower
F. A. Wright
Markets Report From Chicago Wheat Prices
Fragmented market brief notes Chicago wheat prices with figures around 38 to 76, and miscellaneous trading symbols. The text shows erratic OCR garble but indicates fluctuating commodity quotes and related market terms. Potentially references to wheat and other staple commodities with unclear values.
Lawsuit over guardianship ends in amicable settlement
Mrs. O Benser of Pittsburg sued Capt T J Robinson, her daughter's guardian, to recover 160000 from her husband's estate. The case, filed a year earlier, was withdrawn after Mrs Benser arrived in Rock Island and parties reached an agreement. Ivory, the eastern guardian, had faced removal over charges but only a small portion was recovered.
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E. A. Fugate
Bushnell
J. N
Aly
M. J. Woodward
Chicago
J. B. Magill
Chas. Savage
Thos. Renlee
Chas. A. Benser
Pittsburg
C. P. Stockhouse
Maggie Holt
Wichita
Chas
Dackgon
Damas Gamble
Tincher'a
Grand Dry
Justice Webb Satur
Wr. Papraday
Evening Dispatch
O. 2. Benser
T. J. Robinson
Benser
Rock Island
Capt. Robinson
Miss Benser
Noah’s Ark Grocery and Tinware in Moline Ad
Noahs Ark on Third Avenue in Moline markets groceries and a wide range of tinware glassware crockery toys and notions. The ad promotes a new grocery department described as the finest available in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah's Ark
Moline
Noah’s Ark
Third Avenue
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Promotes Comfort for Feets
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool feet and prevent sweating and fatigue. It claims over 100000 users praise it and urges purchase from druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free mail sample, Allen Co Olmstead Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
Rock Island Cards Offered At 9 Cents Pack
The slickest cards on the market are the Rock Island's. They are the cheapest and can be sent at 9 cents per pack when ordering five or more packs. Send money order draft or stamps prepaid express. For single packs include 1 cent extra. Address John Sebastian A Chicago.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian A
Chicago
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Grafton
Gettemy
Annie Peterson
Watertown Asylum
J. N. Eklund
Colorado Springs
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Bob Earhart
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
Mr. Earhart
People’s Power Co
A. A. Crampton
City Hospital
Julia Gettemy
U University of Michigan At
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Miss Gettemy
J. E. Ainsworth
J. P. Trezavant
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Prophetstown
Nellie Patch Brown
Svhose
John Knagck
Marengo
Iowa
Mrsbinnack
Martin Kelting
Moliner
Olof. Grafstrom
Augustana College
Minnesota
Bernadotte
Pion Co
A. M. Dahl
LaCrosse
la Crosse
Quincy
Gest
Circuit Court
Louise Brown
Ottumwa
Towa
J. D. Metzgar
Emma Cooper
el Paso
Cumming
Mra iBert Barber and
Barber
Harvey Woodruff
Geneseo
Peter Coyle
Morris Wheelocke
Fréd Pumnseon
Campbell
Sian
Forrest Hanna
Deal al Ales
Josephine
Lucy
D. Thurman
Mutual Wheel Company
Henry Mueller
J. L. Mueller
Charles A. Johngard
Andover
Mise Augusta Sederlund
Chas. A
Twelfth Street
A. Hemberg
Jatven
Avn Asterlund
Dimock, Gould &Co
Denver
Alsterlund
Burgoyne
John F. Dillon
Judge Dillon
Susan Dillon Olver
Hiram Price
Barclay
Burklind
Fourth Avenue
F. E. Peterson
Augustana Conservatory
Amanda
Olof Hult
Eleventh Avenue
C. A. Holmberg
A. B. Rod
Nowall's Ark
Third Avenue, Moline
Mits
Bill
O'Brien
Maud
Lamont
Barnard
McCarthy
Marie Belle Company
Ss Tene
Ee i Data
Tare
Henderson
Egatward
Argogne
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Sable, Island
Dorn
Bowland
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Wight
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Alene
Benaee
Litigsia
Windsor’ Hotel
Olof Z
Gervins Architecarebitect
Illinois
P. O
New York City
6Th Ave
Deere
T. iWood & Peek
Nepyon
Cady's
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