Moline Plow Co Sale Feud and Local Courts Feed News
English syndicate sues the Moline Plow Co over 25 000 paid as part of a plant purchase. The case cites breach after failed cash tender and stockholder actions. Local arrests and appointments are noted, including a new college president and a traveling salesman change.
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Plow © Co
Plow Co
American Exploration and Development Corporation
United States
Moline
Moline Plow Co
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Baring Bros
Febis
Melarg Jackson
Siurst
Rock Island
Supervisors Debate New Ferry Franchise and Insane Poor
Rock Island County supervisors discuss Col Stewart’s petition for a new Rock Island Davenport ferry license amid opposition from the Rock Island Davenport Ferry Co. and its attorney. A state jurisdiction ruling is sought. The meeting also approves wasteful abatements and authorizes payments for public expenses and jail costs.
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Ferry Co
Board of Supervisors
Speckler
Jo. J Furet
Jacksonville
Wilson
Furst
Hleath
Kurall
John Warner
Naylor
Roads and Bridges Committee
C Ol Stewart
St. Joseph
Rock Island
Davenport
Col Stewart
Scott County Board
ED Sweeney
Rock Island & Davenport Ferry Co
Robins
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Urrall
Mercer County
Committee On Miscellaneous Claims
Another dog fight that failed to come off
The Rock Island sports observed a planned dog fight in Iowa involving a mutt from Ottawa named Jim and a Davenport dog for $A aside. Dispute over referee led by Davenport factions demanding Sweeney, Rock Island backers balked and backed away. Despite tensions and a tense moment over backing, no fight occurred and no blood was spilled.
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Iowa
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Ottawa
Davenport
Bornemann’s
Gilberttown
Tuluys
Davenport Bloods
Sweeney
Rock Island Sports c
Rock Islander
Davenport Fellows
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Lodge officers elected at Manufacturers' Lodge No 485
At the meeting last Tuesday the officers for the ensuing term were elected. Noble Grand Is A Vinton Vice Grand Chas Goodwin Recording Secretary W A McBeth Treasurer Janesurphy Trustees H S W George Forber Richard Payton John A Evans and John E Owens named.
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Manufacturers’ Lodge
LU. O. F
Wothers
A. Vinton
Chas. Goodwin
W. A. ‘McBeth
Janesurphy
H. S. W George Forber
Richard Payton
John A. Evans
John E. Owens
Rock Island Arsenal appropriations reveal small federal funding
Washington report notes congress allotted only 5 001 for machinery and shop fixtures 15 000 for general care of improvements and bridges 12 000 for drawbridge operations 30 045 for repairs totaling 31 2004. The entry highlights a frugal budget before adjournment and lists specific line items on island facilities.
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Moline Dispatch
Washington City
Rock Island Arsenal
Congress
Rock Island Bridge
Moline Pipe Organ C Draws Praise in Manchester Staging
In the Seance church district of Manchester a Mississippi sent pipe organ is praised by prominent orchestral directors as a top example of American craftsmanship. The Moline organ firm is noted for producing high quality goods and achieving strong sales that satisfy buyers amid fierce competition among organ builders.
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Virginia
Mississippi
Seaboard
Moline
The Song Festival Draws Scandinavian Singers to Minneapolis
The Song Festival of the Limited Scandinavian Singers of America will be held in Minneapolis in July with rail and hotel accommodations arranged for visitors. Three concerts are planned from July 17 to 20 and a delegates' convention will meet July 21 to choose the 1908 festival location and officers. The Svea Male Choir of Minneapolis is a member group.
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Minneapolis
America
Qay
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Daughter Enticed by Wypoint Reunites with Mother in Iowa
Mrs Hannah McNeeley of Draper City Iowa has stayed a week in Rock Island tending her 16 year old daughter Maggie who was lured from home by Frank Wypoint. Found with relatives at Seldom Seen Maggie, trusting and naïve, left with her lover who vowed marriage in Moline. He deserted her and Maggie agreed to return home with her mother.
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Tina Nelson
Jerlinda Langfranz
M. E. Sweeney
Edgewood Park
Sweeney
John &£. Johnson
Moline
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Rock Island
Sprague, Warner & Co
Goré
Johnson
Wedneway
Amos Lage
James Lage
Fifth Avenue
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Trolsteim
Germany
Sage
America
James
Nebraska
Toclock
South Hock Island
Union
Hannah McNeeley
Draper City
Iowa
Maggie
Frank Wypoint
Vypoint
Swedish Olive Lodge No 543 Elects Officers
Officer Quyene Swedish Olive Lodge No 543 L O Q F held a meeting last Monday and elected officers Noble Grand Victor Swanson Vice Grand Otto C Johnson Recording Secretary J A Swanson Financial Secretary Fred Anderson Treasurer August Lindgren Trustees Carlson, J Carlson, J Pearson, Andrew Lindgren and Gust Johnson
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Noble Grand
Victor Swanson
Otto C. Johnson
J. A. Swanson
Red Anderson
August Lindgren
Rail line completes service to Lincoln and Deadwood
The Burlington Route with connections from Chicago Peoria and St. Louis now operates daily trains through Lincoln Nebraska and Custer South Dakota to Deadwood and Newcastle Wyoming. Sleeping cars run to Deadwood. Ayer s Sarsaparilla advertised as blood medicine for vitality.
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