Wild Battle With Maniac in the Cab Train at 80 Mile Clip
A deranged engineer Merrisen seized control on a Rock Island freight run from Varley Junction to Atlantic Iowa reaching Atlantic at speed of up to sixty miles per hour. Fireman and brakeman subdued him after a struggle, the train reached safety and Merrisen was hospitalized.
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Rock Island
Iowa
Benjamin Merrisen
Varley Junction
Atlantic
Merkown
Des Moines
Vailey Junction
Will Robson
Merksen
Adair
King Oscar Calls Back Countrymen in Industrial Awakening
Stockholm committee launches inquiry and circulates to editors and ministers in America to aid an industrial awakening. The move signals royal effort to unite nations in economic growth.
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Oscar
America
Stockholm
Sweden forms emigration inquiry on return of skilled workers
An emigration investigation committee of 100 prominent Swedes, including MPs and provincial governors, is organized to address emigration, noting skilled mechanics are scarce in Sweden. Manufacturing towns have depopulated due to emigration to the United States. A bureau in the United States will aid mechanics unable to pay for their return to Sweden with sufficient funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
United States
Lagercrantz
Ekman
Chicago
Emigration Investigation Committee
Stockholm
Royal Swedish Statistical Department
Royal
State Street
New York City
America
Bridge and Red Line Cars Schedule Amid Rock Island Bridge Closure
The Rock Island viaduct closure on August 1 triggers a new 16 minute Red Line to Davenport service via Arsenal island to Turner hall. Bridges cars shift to Forty Second street Rock Island with 10 cent fare and frequent 10–15 minute intervals to connect with Red line.
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Red Line
Moline
Davenport
Rock Island Viaduct
Red
Arsenal
Forty Second Street
Rock Island
Arsenal Island
Turner Hall
Armstrong Avenue
Molinera
Twentieth Street
Bridge Line
Trafic
Twenty Fourth Street
Dimock Gould & Co Reduces Capital Stock
Springfield July 1 and 8 Dimock Gould and Co of Moline certified to the secretary of State a decrease in capital stock from 30000 to 150000 dollars.
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Dimock, Gould & Co
Secretary of State
Springfield
Dimock Gould & Co
Moline
National Bank Closed Pending Examination
The People 4 National Bank doors are closed pending an examination of the bank. Irregularities were found days earlier and President Payne telegraphed Washington for an examiner. The exact shortage amount is unknown. An automobile carrying a large sum is en route from Nashville.
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Galla
Tess
People 4 National Bank
Payne
Washington
Nashville
Fourteen Die in Sailboat Disaster at Marstrand
Copenhagen reports fourteen drownings after a sailboat capsized off Marstrand Sweden on July 18. Local authorities confirm the loss of life with rescue and search efforts ongoing.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Marstrand
Sweden
List of unclaimed letters at Moline post office 1907
The weekly list shows names of residents and initials for letters remaining unclaimed at the Moline Hindis post office for the week ended July 18, 1907. Entries include Adams, Baker, Burgess, Carlson, Clark, Dobbs, Hancock, Hamm, Hin, Smith, Stropler, and others, with several names partially garbled.
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Moline
Adama Mra
Baker Howard Burgess
Eila Burgal
Robert 4
Bell
Percy Camp
M. F Cookston
M. C. Colvin
Ira Cox
Erik F Carlson
Jennie Dobbs
Susan Clark
L. Dolfesingers
Briel Hancock
Clyde Hamm
F. J. Harder
Geo. B. Hin
Newelleer
Oscar Autorpor
McCaulin
Pemberton
Mary Patrick
Sarah Penquite
V J Stropler
John Bhaw
Pearl Shoulders
Rilla Smith
Frank Smith
Harry L. Smith
Kate der
Ils
M. ¥. Welt
Ise
Arta Hursy
Feet
Fragmentary OCR Note Delivers Incomplete Patient Consent Message
The readable fragments suggest a medical consent or patient instruction note with garbled words. The text mentions a doctor and perhaps Thea Batls with unclear context. The majority of the line fragments are unintelligible, leaving uncertainty about subject, action, or outcome.
Haywood Case Moves to Lawyers in Turbulent Session
Boise July 18 The defense rested in the Haywood trial after court opened the morning. Judge Wood said opening state arguments would be tomorrow. Clarence Darrow argued to admit deportations and Pinkerton detectives as evidence of conspiracy by mine owners and Colorado citizens, urging the jury be allowed to consider planning of attacks on Cripple Creek and Florence rail lines.
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Boise
Idc
F’aywood
Wood
Hawley
Colorado
Clarence Darrow
Haywood
Cripple Creek
Body Found Believed To Be Former Davenporter
The corpse recovered from the river near Davenport is believed to be Theodore Block, a former Davenport resident. The body was found near Linwood, and authorities linked it to Block who disappeared weeks earlier after rowing across the river with a companion. The vehicle and boat were located later, and Mr and Mrs Harry Blate reported spotting the body downstream near Waacatine on a Tun stay evening.
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Yale
Paienport
Linwied
Davenport
Block
Theodore Price
Murcannchies Dodge
Bloch Waa
Waacatine
Harry Blate
New Fuel Tested For Rail Locomotives To Cut Smoke
Railroads including Rock Island Burlington Missouri Pacific Illinois Central test pressed coal bricks as locomotive fuel. Officials report lower smoke, faster evaporation, better air flow in furnaces, and slight cost increase offset by fuel savings. Tests run on several lines for fast passenger trains and city routes.
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Josdarh
Hilla A
Rock Island
Burlington
Missouri Pacific
Mlinois Gentral
Penelope and Percy Toast a Fractured Golf Quip
A fragment from a dated dialogue hints at Penelope remarking on Mr Lightweight Smith’s failure in golf and Percy noting his home habit of replaying an argument with an aunt. The snippet captures a quaint, overheard exchange.
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Penelope
Lightweight Smith
Percy
Instructors Named for 1907 Rock Island Institute
County Superintendent S J Ferguson announces three instructors for the Rock Island county institute to run August 26 to 30. Charles A Shaver of Albany NY, Charles A McMurry of California PA, and E L Philbrook of Rock Island will lead lectures on teaching methods, geography, literature, and reading with five periods each devoted to lectures and five to other topics.
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Shaver
Albany
N.Y
McMurry
California
Philbrook
Rock Island
S J Ferguson
Institute of the County
Charles A Shaver
N Y
Charles A McMurry
L Philbrook
New York
Charles A McMurrs
Peninsivania Normal School
Owil
Institut
Watbrook
Delegation Planned for Judge Bigelow Funeral
A delegation was arranged to attend the funeral of Judge Bigelow. Notables including Hedmans, George Wenger, and others were appointed to view the portrait and oversee funeral arrangements. A committee led by WooF Kn 4 kin and Hon William Jackson prepared resolutions for the circuit court minutes.
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Wood
Fides Bigelow
Hedmans
George Wenger
Wooy
Jook
Mit 44
Woof
William Jackson
Var HC
Queen Alexandra Brightens Day With School Visit
London July 14 Queen Alexandra slightly indisposed yet smiles through a charity outing in New York she visited a lower East Side Sunday school and asked children for virtues noting she spends time for their moral good during the Pittsburgh Press report.
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Fifth Avenue
Lower East Side
Buttin
Pittsburg Press
Stone tablets and modern news in a punning record
Verse-like quip contrasts ancient stone writing with modern journalism. A playful exchange hints at news delivery shifting from tablets to clever reporting, with a nod to Philadelphia Record as the source.
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Tommy
Pop
Philadelphia Record
Pensioned but yearns for the annual vacation
A brief quote from Flisgende reflects bitterness over retirement on pension while missing the anticipation and freedom of yearly holidays that once animated the firm’s calendar. The exchange contrasts security with personal wish for travel and rest.
Threshing Machine Wrecked by Dynamite in Hopkinsville
A threshing machine owned by John Fields was destroyed by dynamite hidden in the wheat this morning in Hopkinsville Kentucky. Two laborers were injured in the blast.
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Hopkinsville
John Fields
Fiehia
Association
Nathan Hester
Bhoteu
Hester
Farmers Asnoddition
Franchise Position Unchanged After Public Meeting
Residents debate ordinance proposals as Silvis franchise status remains unchanged. Attendees discuss service plans and potential connections while officials prepare for a future decision.
Pastor Grafton Fined In Sunday Saloon War
A report describes Pastor Grafton fined amid a Sunday saloon controversy. The article notes tension around enforcement, absence of details, and forthcoming court cases, with Mrs Gaddie and Mrs Goode offering personal comments on attire and discipline.
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Grafton
Fateful Decree Darkens Miss Normoyle’s Death
Miss Anna Normoyle, once linked to Rock Island, died in Chicago after leaping from the fifteenth floor of the Masonic Temple. The tragedy, following illness and mental distress, shocked relatives here as remains were expected to arrive. She was daughter of Patrick Normoyle of Chicago and had lived with her family in Rock Island years ago.
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Rock Island
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Tiends
Anna Normoyle
Sis
Normasle
Schoelpeck
Normas
Grege Shorthand
Wabash Avenue
Ti Watney
Inheritance Sparks Georgia Lawyer’s Odd Career
A quip from the Atlanta Constitution notes a lawyer who never studied law but inherited the Code of Georgia from his grandfather. The piece underscores the unusual path his career takes due to inheritance rather than formal training.
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Atlanta Constitution
Woman from Moline Adjudged Insane. Committed to Watertown
Olga A. Rundquist, 28, of Moline, was declared insane in county court Tuesday and committed to Watertown hospital. Her affliction is listed as heat prostration diagnosed when she was five years old.
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Olga
Rundquist
Olga A. Rundquist
Moline
Watertown Hospital
Emperor Holds Place and Ministry Quits
Seoul July 18 The Korean ministry has resigned while the emperor remains in power. The government faced upheaval as ministers stepped down after tensions in the capital.
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Seoul
Korea
Hag
Papeiee
BSS
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Hone
Byeden
Maniac
Madman
Pulla
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Adrello
Jack
Tommy—Paw
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Mr. Tucker
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Chicaego Tribune
Twin Cities
National Bank
Tennessee
Muscatine
Ferguson
JUDGE
County Bar Association
Weedtie Das
Gealva
Queen Alexandra
London
Alex
Association of Farmers
Johnson
East Moline
Lardner and
Tin Conference
Onds
Blyina
Thee & CO
Tee of Fae Moo
Phethome
Mrs. Gaddie
Mrs Goode
Jaddie
Jude
Miss Normoyle
Ter
E A Pieir
Normoyle
Normule
Patrick Normasle
Aes Poutan
Ts Dba
Dante Meade
Mathers
Fim
Watertown
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