Rock Island figures lead Illinois Swedish Republican League
C A Samuelson represents Mercer county and F L Anderson Biennenary join league officers. John Kjellander elected president. A G Erickson vice president. Patmos Anderson secretary. Senator F A Landee named to monument committee. league boosts fund to $1000. Taft, Deneen praised. Swedish vote to be strong political factor in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. R. Carlson
Moline
Rock Island
A. G. Erickson
Bloomington
Patmos Anderson
Princeton
Charles J. Lundberg
F. A. Landee
John Ericsson
League
Gustav Andreen
P. A. Peterson
W. O. Williamson
Edward Westman
John Kjellander
Axel Chytraus
Justus L. Johnson
Frank Landee
A. J. Lundgren
Chicago
Illinois
Zuma Society Meeting Notes and Local News Roundup
Zuma Ald society met with Mrs. Clyde Wake on March 3 with Teslay and seventeen present. Next meeting with Mrs. Ed Walnowright on March 18 is an all-day event. Miss Edna Mumma visited Adelphia taught by Misa Hudson of Rock Island. Several local visits, school notices, and social events follow, including a double wedding planned for March 16 at the Hauberg home in Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuma
Zuma Ald Society
Clyde Wake
Teslay
Ed. Walnowright
Edna Mumma
Adelphia Aehen
Misa Hudson
Rock Island
Bluff School
Fannie Franklin
Barstow
Vera Mumma
Port Byron
Charles Shafer
D. W Mumma
Sylvester Dailey
D W
Mumma
Claude Dungan
Rapids City
Newell Dailey
Homer Dailey
Pearl Mumma
Serry
Johnson
Anesets
Ben Osborn
Hillsdale
Osborn Brothers
Mary Taulbee
Marvin Mumma
Watertown
John Dalley
Katie Wainwright
Dan Noah
Warner's Crossing
Charles Edward
Dr Bruner
Zuma Sunday School
Noah
Win Whiteside
Oliver
Clarence Walthen
Rose Hill School
Edna Frels
Charles Walthen
Edgar
Clarence
Bert Shafer
Jude Donahoo
Frank Shafer Jr
Walter Brandt
Franki Lamb
Tanquay
Walthen
Davenport Hotel Clerk Found Dead at 1 Today
The Davenport scene reports the death of Harry Stauber Stauffer a well known hotel clerk aged 50. He was found in his room at the hotel with death due to heart trouble. He had served at the Kimball St James and Davenport hotels and leaves a separated second wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaaesi Siaatter
Davenport
Jfound Ead
C. A
Etty
Stauffer
Kimball, St. James and
American Bowling Congress Opens Annual Session
The first session of the annual meeting of the American Bowling Congress was held in Detroit in mid March. The major portion of the time was devoted to considering amendments to the constitution as Peters Riddell and Fred Pump Jr. of New York led the list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
The
American Bowling Congress
Peters. Riddell
Fred Pump Jr
New York
Directors to Decide On Watertown or Silvis as Terminal Point
Tri Cities and Northeastern Interurban Railway Co directors consider securing a right of way into Watertown or Silvis and negotiating financing. If Watertown franchise fails, plan moves to enter Silvis. Estimated cost to build and equip the line about 500000, with power from People’s Power Company. Construction hoped to start this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown Or
Silvis
Watertown
Tri-Cities and
Northeastern Interurban Railway Co
R. S. Woodburn
Play At Hillsdale Hall Promises Night of Entertainment
Hillsdale NeT Hillsdale March 8 Mrs Rob ert Flynn hosted Mrs O Hi from Moline Friday. David Scott of Watertown visited his daughter Mrs George Passmore. A Joslin youth play Saturday night drew a smaller crowd due to muddy roads. Mr and Mrs Wesley Hudson welcomed a nine pound baby boy born March 8. Don’t forget the Hillsdale play on Saturday night March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Robert Flynn
O Hi
Moline
David Scott
Watertown
George Passmore
Alvin Frells
Geneseo
Barstow
Joslin
D Stephenson
Barstown
Michigan
Mabel Walker
Jesse Dillon
Erie
Peters
Colorado Springs
Cole
Wesley Hudson
Hillsdale Hall
William Dorbeck dies after appendicitis in city hospital
William Leslie Dorbeck died of appendicitis at St Anthony's hospital after an operation. Born in the city January 20, 1903, he was the son of Rudolph and Mrs Dorbeck and brother of Harold and Herbert. Funeral set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Seventh Street residence. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leslie Dorbeck
St. Anthony's Hospital
Rudolph Dorbeck
Harold
Herbert
Seventh Street
Thirty-second Avenue
Riverside Cemetery
Two Men Killed as Walls Collapse at Foundry Ruins
In Pittsburg on March 10, twenty workers mostly foreigners were clearing the Lanse and Son foundry ruins after a Monday fire when walls toppled. Two men died and ten more were likely fatally injured, with others hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ealtle
Lanse & Son Foundry
Funeral of Louis James in Kansas City March 10
Funeral services for Louis James the actor were held at the residence of Mrs. Sere in Kansas City Missouri. The service date was March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Louis James
German Foresters Import and Plant Trees Abroad
News from Montana and Ontario shows German foresters importing and planting trees to protect water sources and expand timber. German nurserymen seek seeds, while Guelph Ont plans 168 acre forest cover to safeguard springs and provide parkland and future wood supply. The project costs about 8 dollars per acre for planting and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Ontario
Germany
Guelph
Ont
Europe
America
South Africa
Gulph Park
Ontario Agricultural College
American Newspaper Annual and Directory marks thirtieth year
The American Newspaper Annual and Directory celebrates its thirtieth year with 1362 pages reviewing newspapers and magazines. It merges George P Rowell’s Directory with N W Ayres & Son offerings, emphasizes circulation figures from sworn statements, and includes lists of daily papers magazines and trade groupings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P Rowel
Rowell
Ita Records
N W Ayres & Son
Notable Early Arrivals Highlight Eau Claire Event
Eau Claire reports John Kelly and Isaah Kelly among early arrivals for the event on March 10. Names appear in fragmented OCR but indicate a family or notable attendees signing in at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eau Claire
Wis
John Kelly
Isaah Kelly
Carpenters Seek 25 Cent Rides Under Tri City Franchise
Moline union members present a petition to the city council urging universal transfer system and six rides for 25 cents on all Tri City Railway Co lines. They argue working people need affordable fares and request no franchise extension until action is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri City Railway Co
Rauilway
Moline
Leed Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joinery of America
Feorta
Traction Company
Macline
Ill
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Tri-City Railway Co
Tnige
Illinois Issues 22000 Auto Licenses in State
The secretary of state reports 22000 automobile licenses issued in Illinois from a total of 250000 nationwide. The office issues about five licenses daily with eight thousand licensed chauffeurs. Each license costs $2, yielding about $60000 in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ilinois
James A Hose
Lcense
Chicago Live Stock Market Report
Hogs receipts 16 000 with prices closing 10 cents below earlier. Light hogs 10.26 to 10.70, good heavy 10.25 to 10.80, mixed and butchers 10.80, rough 10.30 to 10.50. Cattle receipts 7 000 with steady close. Sheep receipts 10 000 with steady close. Market report by H J Toher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. J. Toher & Ooe
Ee Hap
Lowes
Peace
Bad Actor Pays the Penalty for Disorderly Car Incident
Joe Dugan of Stewartville attacked Officer Henry Lebbert on a Rock Island to Moline Blue Hue street car after refusing to stop spitting. He hurled a punch at the officer, was restrained, chased off, then brought to the police station and fined ten dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dugan
Stewartville
Rock Island
Moline
Dugan
Henry Lebbert Lebbert
Davenport
Archie Aapesiae
Sae
Wien Betan
Etehth Street
Dol
Otel
Uae
Fourth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Lebbert
Church Property All Practically Stolen
Paris reports no new arrests in a church property scandal tied to Duez a liquidator. Original church assets valued at 200 million, inventories at 700 million later cut to 50 million. Gross receipts total 19 million with 5.8 million remaining after adjudication and liquidator commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Duez
Carbon Cliff Community Notes From Local Visitors and Transfers
Carbon Cliff brief mentions residents at Moline hospital and in Silvis. Names include Mesdames Washburn, Gerhard, Rey EO W Thompson, Ed Frary, Mrs John Kennedy, Mercy hospital Davenport, Mr and Mrs Nick Krambeck, Oliver Holland, Oscar Nelson, Walter Mitton, Mrs Weltz, Mr Zelgier, Roy Williams. Moves and visits span Morrison to East Moline and McCausland. Frank Hennegan to census enumerator. several households relocate for farming and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Washburn
Gerhard
Thompson
Silvis
Ed Frary
Moline Wits Hospital
William Mardtia
Emip John Kennedy
Io Law
Johny
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
John Fahlstrom
Green River
Nick Krambeck
Hock Laland
Winess
Murcis
Oliver Holland
Morrison
Woodruff
Missouri
Argille
Oscar Nelson
Hood River
Walter Mitton
Chicago
Weltz
Genesen
Franks
Iynolds
Zelgier
East Moline
Roy Williams
Seattle
Wash
John Kennedy
John Wiiliams
Frank Hennegan
Hampton Township
R. J. Phelps
McCausland
Trial of fake sports swindle in Council Bluffs case
Council Bluffs Iowa March 10 The trial of J C Mabray and seventeen alleged confederates on charges of swindling by means of fake sports goods or events proceeds in the local court. Prosecutors outline alleged schemes and victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Iowa
J. C. Mabray
East Moline Plant Plans Big Output and Button Factory
The Northwestern Mit ing Co plant in East Moline will be overhauled to boost capacity from 45 000 to 74 000 barrels monthly. Packing could start in August and 25 girls and 45 men now employed may rise. a new button factory is planned locally with shell purchases from Mississippi River clammers to supply adjacent plant needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Milling Co
East Moline
Northwestern Miting Co
Judy
Mississippi
Chmmers
Muscatine
Robbers Dynamite Bank Safe at Edna Kansas
Edna Kansas March 10 robbers dynamited the bank safe securing about 3000 dollars before escaping on a handcar pursued by armed citizens. A chase along the railroad ended with the outlaws slipping into the country after exchanges of gunfire and a light injury to one bystander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
Mandcar
Edna, Kas
Rab
B . Edna
City Comforts Rise in Major Cities Census Report
Washington reports 1907 census finds 158 large cities expanding public comforts. Bathing beaches and pools totals rise while all year baths drop. New York leads in attendance and ecological parks, followed by Washington and Atlanta. Parks, playgrounds, and funding grow, with New York and Milwaukee key benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Census Bureau
New Yorkest
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Atlanta
Troy
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Bear
Ialiacreas
Wae
Shenag Sr
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Gigeerre
Rs Carlson
Aos
Chica
Rockford
C. H. Swanson
Paxton
A. T. Johnson
Samuel Kjellgren
Taft
Deneen
Lnk
Abhiy Co
Pee
Harburgh
Charles Hurburgh
Hurburgh
Kjellander
Eaene
Templeton
Laring
Atate Treasur
Ericsson
Annry
Sjadgd
Chiytrads
Toaat
Anater
Andreen
E. A.olson
Harry Stauberfound
Bowling Congress
Abbany Interurban
William L. Dorbeck
Louie James
Foresta
Atlantic
Flathead Lake
Department of Agriculture
Lolo Forest
Carpenters
Tricity Railway CO
Owl
Telegraphic Markets
Eee
Carbon Cliff
Ela Allman
Moline City Hospital
Very i
East Moliners
Bank 1
Kansas
Zoological Parks
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