Statesmen Needed Not Politicians in Illinois Speech
Oratorical session at the Chautauqua featured Alma Holt and an address by Attorney General Hamlin. He argued for more statesmen, praising Republicans, urging cooperation between organized wealth and labor, and advocating regulated capital, fair wages, and compulsory arbitration to stabilize the nation.
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Chautauqua
Alma Holt
Rock Island
Holt
Odell
Hamlin
Illinois
Republican Party
England
America
United States
Madison Chosen for the Outing by Merchants Group
The Moline Retail Merchants plan their second annual trip to Madison Wisconsin on August 4. The event is set for a monster crowd with a round trip fare of 2.50. The CM & St P will bring the group to Madison by 11 30 am with seven hours for sightseeing and return at 7 pm.
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Moline Retail Merchants’ Association
Madison
Wisconsin
State University
Davenport
Rock Island
Twenty-first Street
Moline
Rock Island Considers Rebuilding City Bridges
City aldermen debate options for Rock River bridges with St Louis Bridge Co proposal at 30 ton capacity for 4000 dollars per span. Engineer notes current bridges adequacy and limits for motor cars while caution urged and joint-build plan rejected. Further time granted to finalize maintenance assurance.
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Rock River
City of
Rock Island
St. Louis Bridge Co
Treichler
Milan
Mill Creek
South Fork
Hakes’ Canal
Anderson
Street Railway Company
Ality, County and Street Railway Company
Hamlin hails Moline hostelry as unmatched in state
Attorney-General Hamlin praised the Manufactur ers hotel in Moline as superior to any city hotel in Illinois except select Chicago properties. He spoke at Chautauqua, avoided state politics for publication, and hinted at possible gubernatorial candidacy though not confirming plans.
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Hamlin
Hdre
Chicago
Chautaqua
Campbell's Island City Council Hears Busy Session
Mayor Kohler granted a two week leave and $1.75 from a special fund for expenses. The council approved an asphalt levee, warned the interurban railway, and allowed a $150,000 summer resort build by the street car company. Camp Right drills were ordered and two new ice cream parlors approved.
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Campbell's Island
A. H. Kohler
Tibbie” Carlson
Kohler
John Moore
Hampton
Camp Right
Nels Martinson
Visiting Day Change at Watertown Hospital
Superintendent W E Taylor announces Watertown hospital will open to visitors every day of the week except Sunday and Monday from 8 30 to 10 30 a m and from 2 to 4 p m. Relatives may visit at any time.
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W. E. Taylor
Watertown Hospital
Suburbanite Fined on a Liquor Charge
In county court Peter Ayers of East Moline pleaded guilty to selling liquor in small quantities and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. John Wheelan admitted keeping a gaming house and faced 40 dollars plus costs. William H. Healey pleaded guilty to gaming and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Berger Johnson pleaded guilty to bastardy while Louly McKaufski faced an unspecified charge and plea.
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Tri-City Regalia Co
W. T. Clark
Wiliam H. Healey
Cos Berger Johnson
Louly McKaufski
Stullty
Inventor Dream Sparks Milling Packaging Tool
Elmer B. Ziegenfuss of Burlington Iowa invented an automatic packer used in flouring mills for packaging from 16 pound bags to barrels. The device is manufactured by Barnard Leas Mfg Co in Moline. Ziegenfuss says the idea came to him in a dream in October 1901 after years of study since 1894.
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Moline
Elmer B. Ziegenfuss
Burlington, Io
Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Mr. Ziegenfuss
Halstead
Kan
Grand Island Park Co. Buys Credit Island for 100000
The Grand Island Park Co. has purchased Credit Island formerly Offerman's Island re christened Grand Isle for over 100000. It plans a Davenport to Muscatine interurban with a bridge to the island a race track and baseball park. Officers include George Mengel A B Eddy H T Beatty and J D Meyers. The I and I road extends Davenport to Clinton with 27 more condemnation actions bringing total to 138 properties.
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Campbell's Island
Offerman's Island
Grand Isle
Credit Island
Grand Island Park Co
John A. May
Davenport
Muscatine
Grand Isand Park Co
George Mengel
A. B. Eddy
H. T. Beatty
J. D. Meyers
Clinton
McArthur
Princeton
Wapsie
Lorain Steel Co
Lorain
Ohio
I. & I. Road
Bob Blackwell Plans New Brick Barn On Fourteenth Street
Robert Blackwell, longtime liveryman of Fourteenth Street, will rebuild after a recent fire. He plans an 84 by 66 foot brick structure with a two story front and drainage slope, designed by Milam Cline. Work begins soon, with tearing down of the old rafna.
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Robert Blackwell
Fourteenth Street
Milam@ Cline
Bob
Tragic Drowning After Ill Fated Swim at Sylvan Island
Fred McDougle an 18 year old former Genesco boy and Velie Carriage Co. worker drowned Sunday afternoon during a failed cross of a Sylvan quarry hole. After going under he vanished and was recovered by J D Tiner within thirty minutes at Esterdahl undertaking rooms. An inquest by Coroner Eckhart ruled accidental drowning.
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Fred McDougle
Sylvan Waters
Sylvan Island
Ross and
Wigers
Esterdahl
Eckhart
Young McDougle
McDougle
Genesco Hoy
Velie Carriage Co
W. W Fones
Railroad Avenue
W. W. Fones
Wm. Griffin
H. Johnson
Sixth Avenue
John Ticken
Second Street
Hce
J. D. Tiner
Velle
Burdock Blood Bitters Promote Quick Stomach Regulation
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a natural solution for stomach and bowel regulation claiming fast relief from constipation and digestive upset. The copy emphasizes ease of use and universal benefit.
New Stock Classes Created by Rock Island Lender
At the annual meeting of the Black Hawk Homestead Building Loan and Savings association directors approved amending the charter to create two new stock classes. Class A, Class B, and Class C will be issued in specified monthly calls, with the existing charter unchanged.
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Black Hawk Building and Loan Association
Black Hawk Homestead
E. D. Sweeney
Louis Kohn
T. J. Medill
H. K. Rhoads
Sweeney & Walker
The
Black Hawk Homestead Building, Loan and Savings Association
Joliet Mayor to Speak at Tri-City Labor Day Event
David A. Harrah says Joliet Mayor Will C. Crolius will address the Concordia park Labor Day celebration. The program includes F. A. Stricklan of Dubuque and the Davenport clerks' union. prizes for best float and best parade body. Mayor Skinner to give welcome.
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David A. Harrah
Tri-City
Concordia Park
Will C. Crolius
Joliet
Crolius
Crosius
F. A. Stricklan
Dubuque
American Federation of Labor
Stricklan
Davenport Clerks' Union
Skinner
Greenwell Freed of Suspicion of Murder
J. H. Greenwell formerly of Rock Island is released from murder charges by Extradition Commissioner McArthur. He was accused by the Mexican government of killing J. L. Stanfield at La Bara but is not to be returned to Mexico for trial. Greenwell and his wife return to Davenport.
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J. H. Greenwell
Rock Island
J. L. Stanfield
la Bara
Mexico
McArthur
Mr. Greenwell
United States
Mrs. Greenwell
Davenport
Rebekahs Show Strong Growth Ahead of Outing
Report figures from H. C. Feltman of Salem Illinois indicate Rebekahs nearing 200 members this winter with 600 state societies high in membership. Swedish Olive Judge Rebekahs already exceed 200, Canton No. 60 Patriarchs Militant plans annual outing at Camp Carlin on Hock River with 60 pounds of fish ordered for the dinner.
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H. C. Feltman
Salem
III
Rebekahs
Listers
Canton No. 60
Patriarchs Militant
Camp Carlin
Hock River
Skinner Club
Twin-City Social and Outing Club Picnic Report
The Twin City Social and Outing club held its annual picnic at Johns Grove yesterday. It was a pleasant occasion for all participants with members including Nels Druva, Oy Hooker, Adolph Hallquist, Hen Horst, Fred Huberline, and officers president John, secretary C Russell, and treasurer Ed Not. The event also included wives and families.
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Twin-City
John’s Grove
Nels Druva
Oy Hooker
Adolph Hallquist
Hen Horst
Fred Huberline
Joh
Crary
Record Blackberry Crop Boosts Hay Prices Across Region
A bumper blackberry crop this year, wild and cultivated, drives growth and high prices for hay. Moisture aided maturation while scarce rain limited wild berries. East hay fields suffered early damage, prompting reliance on Illinois and Iowa for supply. Railroads plan to haul large hay consignments and install bailers at key stations to move the crop.
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Illinois
Iowa
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Democratic Party
Europe
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Tata
Retail Merchants’ Committee
Capital of
Barnard & Leas Co
Purchase Island
Bob” Blackwell
Beath
Geneseo
Velle Carriage Works
Bylvan Island
Greenwell
Odd Fellows
Jos Hellstein
C.rs
Thomas Meeg- McMahon
Shellberg
Secre
Motine Trusts Savings Bank
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