Our Chicago Letter from The Dispute on city politics and theater
A Chicago letter notes Democratic intrigue at Peoria and local efforts to nominate a gubernatorial standard bearer, with theatre notes on Daly and Witbeck, Kiralfy’s Excelsior ballet, and Serris Morrison & Company. It covers Panoramas Place opposite Gettysburg, a July Fourth wrap, baseball scores, yacht activity, and small-town visits of local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Morrison
Carter
Sooley's
Grand Fair
Daly
Academy
Chicago
Paris
Gettysburg
Burralo
Philadelphia
Boston
Providence
Oer
Chicago B. B
Lake Front
Chicago Club
Fanny Plans Moline Visit After Regatta
Fanny will visit Moline soon after the regatta. Many old friends will be glad to see them. Richardson formerly of Richardson d Powers, owners of the Argus at Rock Island, remains on the city police force while Charles Powers works with the Times. Both are doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keator & Son
Pullman
Salterville
Hudson County
New Jersey
Merrick
Moline
Eunice Sayles
A. B. Webbd
Colorado
Webb
J. Will Doon
Evanston
Chicago
W. G. Morris
Fanny
Jobo . Richardson
Richardson d& Powers
Argus
Rock Island
Charles Powers
Donaldson
Will R French
Nellie E Smith
Maquoketa
Samuel J Garland
Sadie Morgan
Rapids City
Gust Johnson
Misa Louisa Anderson
Molino
Carl Lundbere
Matilda Swensson
Watertown
Jobo R Twiggs
Davenport
Bettie R Blackburn
Charles P Chapman
Griggsville
Pike County
Phena Beers
Death of James Risbin Tied to Rock Island Man’s Fights
Reports say James Risbin a rugged Rock Island man known as Mike Risbin died after a pistol shot in Winona following a street fight with an armed assailant. Risbin linked to Mary Kennedy case, previously seen with her near the track where she was found. police suspicions lingered but no conclusive proof emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Harrington
Bob
A. B. Dick Co
Moline
G.morris
Hoyne Avenue
West Lake Street
A.O.U W
Order
Oriental Lodge No. 96
James Risbin
Ravle Island
Jam
Riskin
Winona & St. Paul
Jim
Winona
Risbin
Rock Island
Jim Risbin
Mike” Risbin
Mary Kennedy
Jane Kennedy
CL. Roi. & P
Rishin
James Riskin
Hennepin canal dil alive in congress probed
Washington telegram to Chicago Vets reports the Hennepin canal dil is effectively dead for this congress. An effort to place it in the river and harbor bill may recur next session but strong opposition and remote chances mean no appropriation for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Library Report Shows June Totals and Attendance
The library ends June with 6 202 volumes, up nine from June first, seven purchased and two donated. Attendance ranged 48 to 185 daily, totaling 1 660 for June, down from 1 702 in May. Circulation fell to 930, eight less than May. Reading trends show the kinds of books read.
Agricultural Report from Supervisor Campbell to Washington
The July 1 report lists average condition indices for crops and farm products. Corn 100 dominates, winter wheat 105, oats 100, potatoes 100, clover 105, timothy 100, pasture 100, and apples 80. Acreage shows 110 for corn and 1505 for potatoes with total typol at 100 as compared with last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Commissioner of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Moline and Surroundings
The Fourth passed with varied observances in Moline and nearby areas. Picnics at Atkinson's Park hosted by the Swedish Lutheran Young People's Association drew large crowds though rain interrupted evening fireworks. The Emerald Club picnic at Brooks' Grove attracted many, with Light Guard music and a storm ending events early. Deere's Band returned from Cordova after a lively day, and Dr. McKiame gave a spirited speech as old residents offered addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Ain Atkinson's Park
Young People’s Association
Brooks’ Grove
Seadkecitove
Deere
Cordova
McKiame
Fourth at Orion Excursion by Trego Post G A R
About ninety citizens rode the St Louis train to Orion for a day of soldiers’ reunion with G A R members. The program featured music by the band and a glee club, readings, speeches by D O Reid and Rev A R Morgan, and numerous toasts. Fireworks and dancing were planned but many left after the day’s activities, still praising Trego Post for a memorable entertainment in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Rock Island
Moline
A .T
Trego Post
G.A. Ry
St Louis
Orion
G A. Ro
Williams
D. O. Reid
A. R. Morgan
All United
Rail and River Traffic June Bridge Report
Summary of rail and river movements for June shows counts of engines with and without trains, passenger counts, freight cars, foot passengers, barges and steamboats. It notes crossings over and under the bridge with totals for north and south directions and includes a marriage license notice issued by County Clerk Donaldson for several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia E Bain Tela
Sadephenstiearchetecan
Rccesseecesenees
Sobackiengee Etaasts
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Sande & Sons
Pr. Mosler
Universty
Gsrettewald
Germany
Pitzer
American Medical College
Atest Louis
Sander
Sonny
Sander & Sons
St. Louis
Hazard D
Sandhurst
Victoria
Richards & Schrbeck
BLUFF
ARE Bonstie
Hops & Nalt Bitters Coo
Detroit
Mich
Apoays
Oltais
Marshall, Mich
Ordnance
Rock Inland Arsenal
Rock 'sLane, Ill
Mali
Cp. W. Flagler
THE
Moline Bath
America
Sweden
Tly Itdico Department
Rochester Fly Paper Co
Nonth Avenue
Rochester, Nly
J. J. McCurdy& Co
Sixtie Storneh
Roller Lampurner Co
Murray St
New York
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Spruce Street
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Molinettes
Garden City
Albert Dick
A. B. Dick Lumber Co
Will Dunn
Wm. G. Morris
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Masceemocreses Weensee
Dad's Dbase
Agricultural Report
Briday Oi
Emerald Club Pion It
B. Knox
Undertaker
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I4mal Honda
Artinia
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Woline
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Illinois
Ilinois
Tulsa
W. Whexlock
Porter Skinner
Hewenway
C.K Hemenway
Whorlock
Cheriie
Nelson Chaster
A B. Wright
LE. Hemenwey
O A. Barnard
J. 8Iaslena
Moline National Bank
Bulldding
Third Avenue
Fifthtenth Street
Savings Bank
Hook Island County
Meensaoege Hiram
Casper Vethos
Dr. Haines
Golden Specific CO
Cinceniati
O. Bon
Wum
F. Cram
Ills
F.ridd & CO
Daluque
Iowa
J.M. Gould
Cras. Atkinson
Gillmory, Casahter
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Jonathan Huntoc
Chas Atkinson
Morris Rosenfield
Join Deere
C.1
Porter Skm der Uy
T* Browning
How Barnard James Shaw
Iinnee
London
Guttenberg
Copenhagen
Bhamburg
Bremen
General
Welle & Nason
Atone
Moline, U1
Jerbert D. Blakemore
Attonney & Counsellor
Pat
P. O. Box
Rook Island, Ill
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Borneman
Molinx, Lll
Q Capital
Ap Rensem Nepal
W. Witkx Lanx
Ponter Sainner
Prédidanot
Henyaway
Canhier
HA. Barnard
Right
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Fiian Darling
Casper Vitzthuin
J. M. Chrinty
Bemeveau
C. B. Hemuawsy
N.chester
Koator
Ezra Smith Banking House
Malo Street
Hodwan Avenue
United Blazes
Huron
O ‘al vi Rong
Connaug
Brady ST
Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
Sylvan Boat Club
Moline, Ill
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Farragu Tires
Burlington
Sylvan Riverdale Larvine
Mitchell Keokuk
Dixon
Davenport St. Louis
Cedar Rapids St. John
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Cienes
Ill
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Minn
Towa
Moling
Kiverdale
Minneapolis
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Excelsior
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Delaware Western
Galveston Catlin
Grand River Centennial
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