Corner on Eggs Fails as Prices Plunge Across Markets
Egg prices collapse from 28 to 80 cents a dozen to 19 cent in some markets as storage eggs run out and hens begin laying heavily Just as supplies were cornered for high prices the drop accelerates with 4 to 6 cent daily declines Consumers see cheaper fresh eggs while apples corn and other staples show small shifts in regional markets
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Indusatrions
Toomas BD. Parcell
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Rock Island
Davenport Shares in Merger Outlay for Substation
President J F Porter announces three cargo loads of machinery arrived for the Third and Rock Island Davenport substation, part of a $100 000 shipment. Improvements include a steel roof and concrete pilings to rise to full operation within three months.
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J. F. Porter
Third and
Rock Island Atreets
Davenport
Sethe
Ges
West Second
Postmaster Dan McNeal Resigns
Daniel McNeal resigns as postmaster at Watertown. Joseph Geisler, proprietor of the Riverside Hotel, is appointed to the position. It is understood the post office will be established at the hotel.
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Watertown
Riverside
Geisler
Daniel McNeal
Mhaster
Joseph Geisler
Riverside Hotel
Still Full of Fight Despite New Ticket
The Democratic city committee of Rock Island voted to field a full ticket for the municipal campaign. A five member committee was directed to seek material. Primaries set for March 8 and the city convention on March 12, both a day before the Republican events.
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Demorcatis City Committee
Rock Island
Local Notes from Watertown and Nearby
Rev Eugene Sheperd and family occupy new home in Donahoe Cos addition. Charles Isles moves to East Moline. Mr Isles’ former house to be occupied by Mr Johnson. Ed Goad returns to Beardstown. Mrs T S Craig leaves for McDonough county due to ill father. Mrs Matthew Coburn recovering. Zoe Osborne of Rock Island visits. Harmony circle hosts Japanese tea March 12 at Arenscafeld home. William Bishop family visit relatives. Mrs Jacob Hermes Morris Glan7 and Miss Moore from Hampton visit. Miss Derrick of Milan visiting Mrs Schaffer. wm Ferris improves dwelling of William Ebeling. Mrs A F Hoad visiting uncle at Cable. Grandma Whitey visiting granddaughter Mrs Harry Pinkerton. Frank McKenrick travels to Comanche on business. Mrs F W Lovey and Mrs L H Snow host 70th birthday surprise. Mrs Snow given silver knives and forks.
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Watertown
Eugene Sheperd
Donahoe & Cosner
Charles Isles
East Moline
Johnson
Isles
Ed Goad
Beardstown
T .S. Craig
McDonougl
Matthew Coburn
Misa Zoe Osborne
Rock Island
Ladies of Harmony Circle
C. O Arenscafeld
William Bishop
Jacob Hermes
Morris Glan7
Miss Moore
Hampton
T J Schaffer
Miss Derrick
Milan
Ferris
William Ebeling
A F Hoad
Cable
Grandma Whitey
Harry Pinkerton
Frank McKenrick
F W
Unclaimed Letters at Moline Post Office Week Ending Feb 28 1907
List of unclaimed letters from Moline Haineis post office for the week ending February 28 1907 includes names such as Miss Anna Anderson Mrs Eva Anderson Carl R. Beckstrom Mrs Sarah Brown Clarence Craft Mary Donald Mrs Mary Davis Theophil Eckhart Lilian Erickson Louisa Engstrom Jack Frost John Hastings Harale Hardy Elza Hitta Frank Harrington Mrs Frank Johnson Nellie Judd Mrs Nellie Johnson John Jones Chrisblansen Otto Kendall Chas W Lundstrom Winnie Linn Geo Lavion Mrs Anna Mitchell Mia Lizzie Moody Elizabeth Parker R R Resler Levi Smith Ed Stockus WH A Stephenson Mrs J Himpson William Thomas Harry Williamson J H Weaver C L Weaver J L Young Mrs K W F Dastman P M. The Wisconsin assembly today refused concurrence in the ubnate bill appropriating 28000 for the townstown exposition.
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Moline
Haineis
Anderson
Anna Anderson
Albert Allbright
Eva Alexander
Elizabeth Anderson
Carl R. Beckstrom
A. Brown
Sarah Craft
Clarence Donald
Mary Duggan
Mary Davis
W B. Eckhart
Theophil Erickson
Lilian Engstrom
Louisa Frost
Jack Fitzpatrick
John Hastings
Harale
WH. A. Stephenson
J. Himpson
Wiliam Thomas
Harry Williamson
J. H. Weaver
C. L. Weaver
J. L Young
Mra. K
W. F. Dastman
P M
Senate Increases Rural Route Pay in Illinois
Washington February 26 Special Correspondence reports the Senate increases rural mail carrier pay from 720 to 840 a year, with a new 900 rate proposed. also notes post office funding, clerical pay raises, and court decisions on private pensions, coupon provisions, and Des Plaines power policy.
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Porter
Washington
D. C
Moline Dispatch
Senate Committee On
House
Senate
Hitchcock
Third Data
Ward caucuses set for March thirteen and city convention March sixteen
The Peoples Party city committee, after a Tuesday night session, fixed ward caucuses for March 13 and the city convention for March 16, a day later than Republican plans. Don Ryan opposes the 13th for any business, while committee leaders hint at a quiet campaign absent a platform or clear program beyond opposing the opposition and touting the mayor’s record.
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Don Ryan
Peoples Party City Committee
Wierich
Henry
Peoples Party
Olson
Steep Grade for 3rd Street Paving Debated
City officials consider ordinance to pave Third Street with a steep grade from Third Street to Pauelita. Residents support a special assessment to finance the project but fear a grade around 14 percent may be required. Seventeenth Street remains one of the steepest in the city at about 11.67 percent.
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Clark
Amlers
Third Street
Noord
Pauelita
Ate
Seventeenth Street
Stera
Gitchee Gumee Club to Occupy Rock River Island
The Gitche Gumee Outing club completes negotiations to lease a 30 acre island on the south Rock River bank three quarters of a mile below Rock Island bridges for three years. A summer bungalow for sixteen people will be built. materials are purchased. The eight member group plans a small fleet including a sailboat canoe and a 21 foot gasoline launch with a racing craft under construction.
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Rock River
Rock Island
Nelson
Peor
Last Day To Meet Sewer Assessment
City Clerk C Carlson reports $4000 to $5000 paid into the Fifth ward sewer district fund by residents who chose five yearly installments to save interest. The total improvement cost was $38,408 and most payments arrived at the eleventh hour, signaling local prosperity.
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C . Carlson
Fifth Ward
Bluff
Eagles Decide to Buy 14th Street Site for Lodge Home
Eagles of Moline Aerie No 1112 voted to purchase the Collins property at Sixth Avenue and Fourteenth Street for 6000 dollars. The two story brick building will have storerooms on the first floor and an aerie on the second, with plans for a social lodge home and spring hull. An 8000 dollar treasury backs the project and a banquet at the Manufacturers' hotel Friday will honor members and wives. Six new members were added last night, signaling continued local growth.
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Eagles of
Moline Aerie
Collins
Sixth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Eagles
Manufacturers
Nerse Ja
Fifteen of Crew in Critical Condition
Fragmented report states fifteen crew members are in critical condition aboard a battleship in Indian waters. The vessel is reported damaged with several injuries amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the situation and care for the wounded.
Battle at mid ocean claims life aboard ship
Fragmentary lines describe a mid ocean naval incident with a lieutenant and others linked to a ship. The garbled text mentions a battle, a ship’s bow, and possible casualties. Names and places are unreadable, leaving a vague fatal event aboard a vessel at sea.
Telegraphic Markets.Davenport Bows Trade on Main Street
Chicago grain market reports show receipts steady at a strong level with mixed bids and prices. Market activity indicates both opening and closing were steady with receipts steady and prices fluctuating within narrow limits.
Illinois lawmakers weigh constitutionality of two cent fare bill
Springfield officials say the two cent railroad fare proposal faces likely court challenges. Attorney General Stead may issue an opinion on its validity, as the house committee on railroads pushes to override member bills and align with Governor Deneeu’s rate regulation plan.
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Nebraska Senate
House
Springfield
Ill
Repulse Nean
Stead
Consilte Tee
Deneeu
Wisconsin
Aouse Organization
Two Bank Clerks Charged In $10000 Defalcation
Chicago February 28. Within two hours of the bank loss report at Hamilton National Bank 80 LaSalle Street Charles T Thornton teller and William W Baker were en route to Cook County jail for preliminary examination. Bonds set at $4000 each. Authorities say the two men allegedly embezzled the funds and faced federal charges.
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Chicago
Hamilton National Bank
LaSalle Street
Charlea T Tornton
Calumet Avenue
William W Baker
Carroll Aves Nue
Cook County
Perna
Migieimer
Bates
Cribbage Club Scores Big in Loving Cup Play
Cribbage and club matches fill a crowded page of results and notes. Names such as Charis May and James Maget appear among several winners, with comments on match dates, venues, and emerging champions amid a busy club season.
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Reis
Charis
Toenday
James Maget
Wight
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Mich
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John McKinley
McKinley
Dan M’neal
Democrats
Wisconsin Assembly
Guarns the Desplaines
Illinois
Taft
Deneen
Desplaines
Randolph
Secretary of War
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Crozier
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Agen
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Decatur
Richard Johnson Sr
Freeport
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Sterling
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Evanston
John O Linden
Prophetstown
Thomas R Mc Knight
Aurora
Adolph Pfund
Belvidere
Lavie Smith
el Paso
Halftone
Joseph E Waterman
Ottawa
Lewis FE Waterman
Rockford
Widmeter
Deere & Co
Moline Agricultural Machines
Tagsius & Nassauer
Cairo
Eduard Eo Gray
Hinsdale
Solomon H
H Mueller Co
Keystone Fence Co
Peoria
William H Server
Carbon Hill
First National Bank of Mackinaw
Hornell J. Peterbaugh
Jo H Peterbaugh
Jesse 8
Wilson
Frana Walker
James R Whisler
Aricaotal Lines
Hattie R. Patterson
Pekin
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J M Porter
People's Party
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West Indies
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Abe
Telegraphic Markets
Chicago Grain Market
Twin-City Marketia
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Tee
Cribbage Club
Roth
Whitan
Deang Bestoess
Enliss
Triffer
Pestouigh
Ae Bhay Frank
Sysan
Ospu
Water Ave
Jericho
Wendell Phips Gorreison
William Lloyd Garileen
New York Nation
House of Command
England and
Wales
Joan B H. Wilkie
Secret Service
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