Clergy Leader Demands City-Wide Crackdown on Vice
Bishop Cosgrove's secretary Father Giglinger warned Mayor Becker that the Davenport diocese will reopen its crusade against vice unless officers enforce stricter laws. Four points call for ending gambling and winerooms, closing midnight to 6, and shutting all lower dance halls. The mayor pledged proper investigation and permanent reform with no partiality. If no action, prosecutors may follow. A citizens committee may monitor police obedience and report delays.
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Cosgrove
Davenport
Catholic Church
Becker
Father Giglinger
Bucktown
Buca
Giglinger
Rupture Specialist Visit Announced for July 29
The eminent rupture specialist Dr. E. E. Rohrabaugh, president of the United States Truss company, will visit on Wednesday July 29. He has treated many ruptured patients from this locality at his Chicago office and comes at their earnest request.
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E. E. Robinbaugh
United States Truss Company
Chicago
Philadelphia
Rohrabaugh
America
Doctor Rohraugh in Moline for Free Hernia Consultation
The renowned hernia specialist from Chicago, Dr Rohraugh, visits Moline offering free exam and consultation to rupture patients. He guarantees cures based on decades of nationwide practice and asks afflicted readers to call or write for an appointment while in town.
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Chicago
Rohrabaughs
Moline
Van
Reckless driving ruins horse. Kansas City youth cited
George Hummers uninvited ride on E L Eastmans driving horse last Wednesday led to the family pet’s foundering. The boy, chased by Officer Starofaky near Prospect Park, was captured after a lengthy pursuit and released after a sharp talking to. The incident follows prior pranks. the Hummers planned to move to Kansas City.
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George Hummer
E. L. Eastman
Hberty
Carnegiebrary
Hummer
Hiersemann
Sunday closing movement falters in Davenport barber unions
Davenport journeymen barbers gain two weeks to honor their promise to close all shops on Sundays after a stormy three stage meeting. Industry authorities and employers debate a compromise to close Saturday at 10 30 p m and reopen Sunday morning, risking a split in union strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Neal
Murphy
Two Lives Lost in Buell Mine Disaster Near Linton
In Linton Indiana on July 23 two workers perished in the Buell mine. Frank Alumbaugh was at work when a slate fall trapped him and a boy, nephew to an aunt in Denver, joined in the fall. The boy's mother lives in Chicago.
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Linton
Ind
Buell Mine
Frank Alumbaugh
Alumbaugh
Chicago
Slate
Denver
Compulsory School Law Strengthened in Illinois Statute
The article notes a tightened truancy provision in Illinois boosting penalties for parents who fail to ensure children aged 7 to 14 attend school at least 110 days yearly. Fines range from 5 to 20 dollars plus costs, with harsher penalties for false age or attendance claims. Local authorities are urged to enforce the measure as school resumes.
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Ilinois
Watertown Gossip from July Local Visits and Travels
Watertown notes a busy week with residents traveling to Rock Island Moline Davenport and Chicago. Visitors include Walton Tackett Tonnie Palmquist Edward Olson and Olof Olson with many locals hosting and attending the Moline chautauqua and hospital calls.
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Watertown
Walton Tackett
Rock Island
Tonnie Palmquist
Moline
Edward Olson
Olof Olson
Richards
South English
Iowa
Charles Smith
Erie
Lena Thomas
George Dirreen
Jennie Smith
Cago. J
Cox
Rapids City
Port Byron
Water
Young couple wed in pretty Bluff home ceremony
Carl Philip Olson and Emma L. Anderson united in marriage at the Anderson home 1013 Seventeenth avenue with Rev. M. J. Eggan officiating. Vern Johnson carried the ring. reception followed and the couple will reside at 1216 T street joining Mission Tabernacle and its choir.
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Carl Philip
Olson
Emma L. Anderson
J. 8. Anderson
Seventeenth Avenue
Ephraim Olson
Tatreet
Mission Tabernacle
C. BK. Eneberg
Unclear fragment about Turkish treasury financial strain
Fragment indicates Constantinople reports on the Turkish treasury facing difficulty in paying money due. Details are sparse due to damaged text and incompleteness in the OCR segment.
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Bishop Cosgrove
REV. Giglinger
Hotel Harms
Ro K Island
E. E. Rohrabaugh
Young Hummer
Allabrow
Carrie Albrecht
Christina Swanson
Elgin
Ronnie
Godfrey Peterson
J. Anderson
T. S. Craig
George Stanard
Emil Henline
Carl
Henry McNeal
H. P. Cosner
George McNeal
Cosners
J. Gamble
Arenshield
Watertown Hospital
New Ward
George Allsbrow
K Smith
Smith Bros & Durdick Co
Emma Anderson
Philip 8
Anderson Place
Constantinople
Thorely
H. A. Lagerblade
P. Langbehn, JR
Derue, Co
B. Bundberg
H. W. Langbehn
Chas. Anderson
Simon Hirsch
C. E. Weston
Brunswick Billiard Parlors
Hunt
G. W. Walker
Skinner
17Th St
12Th Ave
Goodmanson & Rush
5Th Ave
14Th Ave
Elmer B. Morgan
6Th Ave
Towndrow & Nutter
Chase Block
Minnesota
South Dakota
Skinner Annex
Polk County
Elmer
Morgan
Child’s Addition
Elmer BE. Morgan
Pleasant Valley
18Th Ave
8Th St
W. R. Moore
Chase
15Th Steel
Chase Blockner
New Rock Island
Elmer 3
Morgan, Kinner
Tf R
6Th St
Warr Building
Journal Yells
4Th Ave
G. Walker
4Th St
38Th St
3D Ave
W. Walker
Sth
Elmer E. Morgan
Kinner
Sen & Rush
Cady
Elmer EB. M
W. A Moore
K Island
15Th St
Lephone
Healy
20Th St
7Th Ave
8Th Ave
Ga. W. Walker
H. P. Coprie
Pope Leo XII
Monsignor O'Rilly
International Publishing Co
N. 4Th St
Phhladelphia
Moline Elevator Co
Ill
A. E. Montgomery
Sec
Thompson’s Foundry
24Th St
General Jobbing Foundry
Light and Heavy Penne
Moline, Easttown Railway Co
Moline, East Moline and Watertown Railway Co
Charles H. Deere
Leo XIII
Mgr
Bernard O'Reilly
Vatican
Rom
Cardinal Gibbons
Agen
John C. W
St., Chicago
Dispatch Office
Care Dispatch
Rogers Silverware
Thurston
Western
Bennett Bldg
Detroit
Mich
16Th St
G. M. Ziegler
Prospect Park
15Th Ave
16Th-St
Bluff
Chas. S. Kerns
Bath
Chas
S. Kerns
New St
Grinell School House
W. Parsons
McKinnie Block
7Th St
Mra
A. Schafer
13Th St
George Hbider
19Th St
14Th St
W. L. Velie
8. H. Velie
C. F. Hemenay
Sot
Gee
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