Lancaster Wounded Men Arrive At Key West
The U S flagship Lancaster at Key West reports Santiago victory on the Fourth of July. A hospital ship with 300 wounded from Shafter’s army arrived. two gunners killed at Fort Taylor during the salute. Navy transfers list Moline and Davenport sailors to new ships and the crew notes recovery of most ill sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Taylor
Lancaster
Victor Beers
James Krambeck
San Francisco
Thos. Highland
John Schultz
Guard Wood
Pedro
U. S
Key West
Fla
Sampson’s
Schliey
Santiago Harbor
Key West Harbor
Shafter
Armay
Sup Port
The
Red Cross Society
Key West Hardor
Moline
Moarlas
Molitie
John Perrigo
Key West Hospital
Sundine
Addressing Company F Men in Cuba
The postal department provides the proper mailing address for Company F Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers Station No 1 Cuba via Tampa Florida. The unit has moved to Cuba making home addresses uncertain. the council urges using the official Station No 1 Cuba address for letters and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Postal Department
Santiagay
Illinois Volunteers
Tampa
Florida
Camping Season Thrives Along Mississippi River Front at Davenport and Moline
The camping season brings crowds to riverfront sites near Davenport and Moline. Camp Hobson and Camp Midway host families for weeks, with fishing noted at several camps. Local clubs like the Monitor Rifle Club and Bluff Rifle Club join gatherings as tents spread along Camp Cuba Libre and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Mississippi
Klondike
Davenport
Camp Hobson
A. R
Dewey
Robinson
Mandarin Club
John Peterson
Cuba Libre
O. J. Linder
Mra
Adolph Uallquist
Robert Berndt
Mary Mason
Campbells’ Island
Builders' work under way on Thirteenth Street project
Olaf Olson of Rock Riverbottom bulking a residence at Thirteenth Street and Sixth Avenue. The CG building contract likely to be let Monday evening. Peterson of Chicago arrives with crew to remodel McKinnie block at Fifteenth Street including lowering first floor to sidewalk level and adding plate glass fronts. Remodeling also covers second floor heating plumbing and transforming Armo hall into Centr Music hall for entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Olson
Rock Riverbottom
Thirteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Peterson
Chicago
McKinnie Block
Fifteenth Street
Armo
Centr: Music Hall
Turner Building bids awarded for new Turner Hall
The building committee and architect Cervin opened bids on Monday night for Turner Hall at Sixth Avenue and Fourteenth Street. J Konosky won general work at 4430 with Plumbeck & Berglund plumbing 205 and People's Power Co. electrical 0. The hall will be a frame building on Griffin Co blocks with an Indies parlor and schoolroom, gallery, and toilet room, heated by a system not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervin
Turner Hall
Sixth ‘Avenue
Fourteenth Street
J. Konosky
Plumbeck & Berglund
People’s Power Co
Mr. Konosky
Guthrie & Sours
A. P. Hundquist
H. A Lage
Collina Bros
Davis Co
J. Hewson
Riffin & Co
Private Langhehn Surrenders to Civil Authorities
Private Henry Langhehn of Company F, missing since July 4, surrendered to Washington authorities and is held pending a desertion investigation. Reports cite possible illness and confusion at Camp Alger, with family and attorney Meese involved. doctors note mental deterioration since last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Langhehn
Company F
Washington
Durance
Camp Alger
Rock Island Arsenal
Alger
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Potomac
Peter Langbehn
Tusday
Evening Dispatch
W.A. Meese
Henry Langbehd
Young Langbehn
Meese
National Capital
Nerns
Lang‘behn
Labor Congress Elects Officers and Acts on Eight Hour Law
The Tri City Labor Congress elected officers in Rock Island Moline and Davenport with President Renton Davis and other posts. Delegates from several unions gathered as lawmakers pledged to back the eight hour law and a plan to close two Moline shoe shops early. A committee was named to seek city council support for a union wage scale in Dock Island reservoir work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Labor Congress
Pyealdent
Renton Davis
Moline
W. H H. Sehulinger
Rock Island
G. E B. Morgan
W. H. Towella
George Barnes
John Norton
L. A. Jahna
J. B. Welsenbach
Davenport
Congress
John Mina
Dock Island
Teamstera
Man Drowns After Jump From Government Bridge
Charles Kuthe formerly shipping clerk at Bettendorf wheel works in Davenport jumped from the government bridge on Sunday evening. He had been missing since Thursday and, described as a drinking man, appeared to repent after the leap. He wore a cigar in his mouth as he entered the river, struggled, sank, and his body had not yet been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kuthe
Bettendorf
Davenport
Government Bridge
Mississippi
Rock Island
Covenant Mutual Receives Favorable State Report
Covenant Mutual Life Association announces a positive state insurance commission review after May and June audits. President W. H. Smellinger attended a Chicago meeting with commissioners from six states to discuss the findings. Secretary H F Reinmund confirms the report declares both premium rates sufficient. S. D. Poole travels west for business and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveking
Galesburg
Covenant Mutual Life Association
State Insurance Commissioners
W. H. Smellinger
Chicago
Great Northern Hotel
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
H. F. Reinmund
Express
W. H. Smollingetr
Guilfoyle and Young Involved in Room Dispute
The case centers on Guilfoyle a section foreman on the C I I P road and L C Young over a room rented for $6 a month. Guilfoyle says Young delayed leaving and fought back, leaving Young with a badly battered face including a long cut near the eye. Friends claim a knife was used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilfoyle
Young
Conspiracy case dismissed against Mumma and Milbert
Melvin Mumma and William Milbert were arraigned before Magistrate Stafford on conspiracy charges. State’s Attorney Lenrie led the case for the people while I A Weld and McCaskrin & McCaskrin represented the defendants. The witnesses, including Sadie Wainright, supported the story but the State dismissed the case after evidence showed the conspiracy claim was not proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Mumma
William Milbert
Stafford
Lenrie
I. A Weld
McCaskrin
Sadie Wainright
Davenport Neighborhood Faces Theft and Safety Concerns
Tramps and loungers in Davenport's Masture are a growing nuisance. Daily thefts include fruit vegetables garden produce and unfastened items. Women and girls feel unsafe, and residents urge action, possibly stationing a special policeman to curb the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Death of Thomas H Akers Reported in Dallas
Telegram from George Akers states Thomas H Akers died in Dallas Texas last night while traveling for Marshall Field & Co of Chicago. He was 51, from St Joseph Missouri, leaves wife and baby. Life insurance totaled seven thousand dollars with four thousand more in accident coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Akers
George
St. Joseph
Tom
Dallas
Texas
Thomas H. Akers
Marshall, Field & Co
Chicago
Charles
Thomas
Moline
First Preliminary Golf Tourney At Arsenal Tinka
The gentlemen opened the season with a preliminary golf tournament at the Arsenal course on Saturday. Harry J Waley from BUOLC holds the contract to raise the schoolhouse at Cambridge and is currently engaged on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal Golf Tinka
Buolcs
Harry J. Waley
Cambridge
Endorsement for Donya's Kidney Pills in Local Ad
A Rock Island Conductor testifies his kidney pain and back ache eased after using Donya's Kidney Pills first advertised in 1897. He claims lasting kidney strengthening and urges others to try the remedy sold by Wm. Clendenin and FosterMilburn Buffalo as sole agents for the U S. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ballegger
Seventh Avenue
Rock Islan
Red Line Street Railway
Donn
Donya
Wm. Clendenin
Dean
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Dean's
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Basil Oo
Pedra
Thomas Highland
Coal Valley
Gust Wood
John Porter
Porter
Boston
Hood
August Paulsen
McKinnie
Turner Building
John Konosky
Anelik Oi Taland
Mts
Siarm
Labor Congress
Rock Island Teamsters
Gedar Rapids
Clinton
Forty
Hasen
Rive
Davesport
Covenant Mutual
Galesburg Nation
S. D. Poole
Georgeuilfoyle
L. C. Young
William Filbert
Charles Akers Becsives
Golf
Qrosa Hands
Cap ¥Ronk Mixter
W. Allen
Wim, Bautterworth
C.F. Lynde
IT. Marshall
J.D. Cady
C. A. Barnard
C.horney
G. L. Eyster
T. A. Murphy
W. J. McCullough
C. A. Ficke
H. Becker
Messrs. H. Ainsworth
F. C. Denkmann
Ira Carr
White
W. D Wiman
FE. A. Lamb
Oscar Schmidt
Hugh Curtis
C. C. Carter
Swift
H. T. Snope
Lucas Ave
St. Louis
H. Kuhn
Marion
Kansas
Bertha Whitwood
Noxa Fuxamaron
Gadsden
Als
Es Inn
Bellas
Columbia City
Ind
F. P. Foltz
Abingdon
Clara Jackson
North Elmst
Andrew Letach
Drew Letach
Reinhold
Letsch
J. E. Rankin, M.D
Watertown
Ill
Riverside House
Senor, Quesada
Cuban Representaive
Atriots
Tremendon
Pete
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