Tragic Burlington Track Crash Kills Two in Rock Island
A deadly accident last Saturday on Burlington tracks near Rock Island left two men dead and others injured. Victims include William J McFarland of Brooklyn and a second unidentified tramp. An inquest heard testimony from James Stanton of Mendota and train crew members as recovery and inquiries continued.
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Burlington Tracks
Rock Island
William J McFarland
Second Street
Brooklyn
Chicago
Burlington Road
Rock Island 4 Roundhouse
Gordon
James Stanton
Mendota
Wamby
Blanton
McFarland
Office Building Contract Awarded for Deer and Mansur Project
Voree Peterson secured the project for a four story office building in the neighborhood. Architect Louk plans a wheaty wire drawing as part of the design with completion expected this fall. Costs are indicated around a large total, with contractors and suppliers named in the local paper.
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Voree Peterson
Deer & Mansur
Louk
Cohan
Swift Specific claims malaria cure and blood cleansing
An advertisement-like testimonial for Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta promoting a blood purifier as a malaria cure. The piece describes chronic fever and weakness, claims the product purifies the blood, boosts appetite, aids digestion, and strengthens the body, with a testimonial from a user and reference to a book on blood.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Electricians in three cities promise $8 weekly strike aid
The three city electrical workers on strike announce a weekly benefit of about $8 starting next month, while F G Connell, national electricians leader, travels from Washington to seek a settlement. The Building and Trades Council supports the men as contractors push for higher wages and work stoppages.
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Velec
Tical
Trid
Tly
F G .Connell
National Organization of Electricians
Washington
Coudel
Ferie Bs
Rock Island
Tsenpot
Ae Cot
Judge Gest Rules for William Lee in Damages Case
Judge Gest enters judgment for William Lee in a dispute involving a steel company and a heart operation. The ruling awards the amount of the plaintiff's claim and addresses the taking of property related to the plant shaft. Defendants are represented by Mr Lee and B F Shokh.
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Gest
William Lee
Itapans
Lee
Eastman Seeks Moline Postmastership in Sterling Gazette
The Sterling Gazette praises Eastman editor of the Mo line Daily Dispatch and longtime Sterling Gazette publisher as a strong Republican candidate for the Moline postmaster appointment. He is described as active, enthusiastic, and well qualified for the office.
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W of Eastman
Moline
Anti-Saloon League of Illinois Annual Report Highlights Growth
The Anti-Saloon League of Illinois annual report covers the year ending April 30, detailing receipts of 32,359.47 and double public subscriptions from 1904 to 1905. It notes progress toward a direct church federation, ongoing local option efforts, and the campaign impact despite not securing local option law. Sam T Brush is highlighted as president of the board and a major benefactor, with continued emphasis on church-led action and state-wide organization.
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Anti-Gaboon League of
Tlinnois
W H Anderson
League
Ihs
United Church
Anderson
Ohio
Anderhan Oo
Peoria
Sam T Brush
Anti-Saloon League of
Presbyterian Synod
Hwindis
Weaver cases dropped and a bigamy fugitive identified
State Attorney Scott entered a nolle prosequi in the Kilmer Weaver assault case in county court. Weaver previously faced charges of administering chloral to his step-daughter Marie Bush. He remains jailed, with a grand jury hold on an assault count. Sheriff Helder received a prison photo and description of Alexander Ei Robinson, tied to the bigamy conviction, though the man is also linked to the alias Elmer Weaver. A clerical question at the penitentiary or a name change is possible. Robinson entered the penitentiary October 4, 1897. the description dated June 27, 1900, fits the man, then aged 86, who was sent from Clinton County.
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Scott
Kilmer Weaver
Weaver
Marie Bush
Helder
Hunter
Apamosa
Alexander Ei. Robinson
Elmer Weaver
Argo
Wilson
Robinson
Clinton County
Money Found in Dixon Rafters In October Budget Find
Senator Cullam found a crumbling hoard of notes in a Dixon Illinois building rafters and claimed it was about 100 dollars believed to be part of a larger sum dating to 1862. Miss Brown of the redemption division inspected the papers and offered the stated amount.
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Cullam
Treasury Department
Dixon
Phone lines to extend service roll out citywide
The Union Telephone Co of Galesburg plans a $50,000 copper circuit expansion to connect Galesburg with Rock Island Davenport Burlington Quincy Springfield Aurora Peoria and other towns. A new central station, two story, costing about $10,000 will be built as stock rises from $150,000 to $250,000 and long distance facilities improve.
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Galesburg
Canton
Quincey
Peoria
Springfield
Union Telephone Co
Rock Island
Davenport
Burlington
Quincy
Aurora
Union Electric Telephone
Yill Bg Fn
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Broklyn
William J. McFaerland
Peter Peterson
Deere & Mansur Co
Ana
Andrecis
Loatarilia
Tapraktooh
Feran Eruytr
National Organization of Electrical Workers
Onteen
Denes
Public Co
Tees
Ove Rae
the Moe
Melina Ageduer
Sterling Gazette
The
Hinois League
Saloon Keepers Protective Association
Temperanre
Supreme Court of
I[llonts
Jali
Iowa Pen
Poona
John Deere
Bios
Pas Pera Ag Bissea West Lp
Gee
Sfatty
Ray
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