Fifth Ward Declines as Nominees Are Nominated in City Caucus
City ward caucuses produced a strong ticket with nominees in most wards. In the Fourth Ward Alderman Valentine Dauber was defeated for W Aster, while Sixth Ward postpones nomination. First Ward factions clash with Surman slate. Becket wins alderman nomination by 45 to 43. A heated caucus required police intervention as rival factions battled.
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Avention
Rom
Evening Dispatch
Swa Tropp
AJ V. Esterdahl
P. A. Ross
Uirth
W. H. Ammerman
Horace M. Anderson
Steve Miker
Beve
Sivan Tropp
WV. Eotordal
Walter H. Ammidrman
People’ S Flower Station
Nba
Gineet
Molind Plow Co
Steve Etker
Seventh Ward
Gram
Wm. Eckermann
Basilius Winter
Cec
W. Aster
H. L. Wheelan
H. LD. Elwell
J. W. Lawhearl
Surman
Robert Beck
Sec
Martin Weinberger
Fourth Ward
Valentine Dauber
Rep. W. Aster
Wriangle
Democratic Nomination For Aldermen Reported
Fragmented OCR note indicates a political filing or nomination process for aldermen. It mentions Democratic processes, an electoral district named Mook Eshi, and a public reaction described as largely in line with party support. The readable text is incomplete and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pragiai
Mook Eshi
March Happenings in GOLONA Colona and Nearby
Reports from Colona and surrounding areas note Henry Kobnhorgan’s earned injury from a coal mine accident near Sherrard, ongoing healing with inflammation and risk of further issues. Local notices include house occupancy changes, ferry repairs, and visits by Comrade Humberstone, Fisher, and Safford. Weather events bring thunder, aurora, and daylight observations.
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H. V. Fisher
J. H. Safford
Gdnesco
CC. L. Humberstone
Charles Pomproy
Nellie
Rand Forks
C. W. Gaither
Colona
Robert Weed
Monmouth College
L. M. Woodruff
John Becht
Mr. Woodruff
Isaac Pinkerton
Briar Bluff
Tas Collector KR Hath Settles Taxes For Canoe Creek
Tas Collector KR Hath of Canoe Creek returned his books to County Treasurer Ttterington on Thursday as the first township collector to settle this year. The books show total charges 824.0 percent, delinquents, and a balance due to various funds with a collector's commission listed.
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KR. H. Hath
Canoe Creek
Little Hope of Unions Among Methodist Bodies
A Baltimore meeting of Methodist church representatives from North and South discussed possible unity efforts and avoiding turf intrusion. The piece notes little chance of organic union despite the long closed split question. It cites seventeen distinct Methodist bodies formed within a century after the English split.
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Baltimore
Tiise
England
Bonded Woman Station Agent Breaks Barriers
Miss Sug M. Lasley of Rowland Kentucky is described as a southern woman aging toward northern sisters and is noted as the first fully equipped officially authorized and legally bonded station agent among women. She has held the post for two years after being appointed at age 20.
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Sug M. Lasley
Rowland
Virginia
Every Seat Was Taken at Our Last Performance
An Indianapolis Journal note recalls a crowded show where the audience brought benches home as a cheeky return for their money, reflecting the overwhelming turnout and enthusiasm.
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Barnes Or
Ouri
Ros
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Indianapolis Journal
Ticket Office Offers Low Rates to North Pacific and Puget Squad
Through tickets to North Pacific and Puget Squad points are available at the Loe rate ever offered from the O R P ticket office.
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North Pacific
Puget
Lowe
Republican ticket named at Armory Hall convention
At Armory Hall the Republican city convention nominated a full city ticket including Collector William H Edwards, Fort Assessor C G Thulin, Constable G M Stoddard, and Police Magistrate L F Kerns. The body approved ballot nominations by ward and urged use of the primary election law in future.
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Armory Hall
Wm. H. Edwards
C. G. Rhulin
G. M. Stoddard
L. F. Kerns
Frank A. Johnson
George W. Freeland
Armory Ball
Central Committee
A. H. Kohler
Frank G. Allen
Allen
Wmn
Butterworth
Hoh Parks
L. F. Cralle
HH. Godelin
P. A. Ross
Ed. Evans
J. Stofft
Alfred Linlvall
Co. W. Lundabi
Fhe Sifth Ward
Marx Kroeger
Wm. L. Allan
A. Mintder
F. A. Johnson
Gi. W. Freeland
J. A Freeman
Frank Dillon
George M. Stoddard
H. Miedke
al Landeen
F. A. Landee
Frank A. Landee
Cog
Thue Hso Tin
Thulin
Constable
Nels Pierce
John A. Sword
Sword
Gi. M. Gould
J. A. Gettemy
Mr. Webb
Pierce
Webb
John A. Sward
Messrs. Grantz
Perrin
Pequiets
Sward
Kerns
Watters
Obituary for Carl Norling of Deere & Company
Carl Norling aged 37 a longtime Deere and Co paint department employee of 1317 Sixteenth avenue died at 20 o'clock Saturday morning from consumption. He was born in Vermland Sweden and came to Moline nineteen years ago. Survived by wife Augusta nee Hammerquist two daughters Annie and Hannah one sister Mrs. Gus Bloomgren in Moline and a father and mother in Sweden.
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Carl Norling
Deere & Co
Sixteenth Avenue
Mr. Norling
Vermland
Sweden
Moline
Augusta Norling
Hammerquist
Annie
Hannah
Gus Bloomgren
Nielson
Carl Frederick Nielson
Minneapolis
Ringe, Denmack
Hans
Kansas City
Rasmus
Rock Creek
Wyo
J. Peter
Riverside
Dugan
Ellen Dugan
W.E. Sutherland
Thomas F. Dugan
Ninth Street
Davenport
Citizens seek third party ticket at mass meeting
A small group of Sixth ward residents held a meeting at Library hall to discuss forming a citizen ticket for the spring election. W A Macbeth and others explained the move as dissatisfaction with the current party slate, but the call drew few objections and adjourned after addressing expenses. Funeral notices follow for Mrs. Susan M. Frye and Carl Frederick Nielson. deaths and local political maneuvering are reported amid other city news.
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Library Hall
Ci AV. Heck
G. Wereland
Olget
Fhed
W. A. Macbeth
Mr. Macbeth
Noj
W. Freeland
Aldermania Candidate Selections in Rock Island Primaries
Republican primaries in Rock Island select alderman candidates for seven wards. Winners include Westboy, Johnson, Andrews, Noftsker, Schneider, Kennedy, and Nelson with varied margins. A Citizens’ caucus also named Thornton for supervisor and Wells for collector, amid mixed party representation.
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Rock Island
Frank Westboy
G. Albert Johnson
Frank A. Andrews
David I. Noftsker
T George Schneider
William Kennedy
Albert E . Nelson
Westboy
Aldeyman Concannon
Andrews
A. A. Rogers
Alero
Valentine Paubur
Werfe
Paek Place
Ghoftopatiicans
Lee
Mr. Noftaker
Nels
Frank Mahi¢hap
Passenger Quips He Didn't Realize Car Was Loaded
In a crowded Rock Island train car a conductor scolds a passenger for boarding with the car full. The passenger jokes he didn’t know they loaded. An offer to Alaska travel at reduced rate follows, with a sales pitch on suits and a ticket agent contact.
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Alaska
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
Democratic nominees chosen in Rock Island township
The Rock Island township Democratic convention nominated J. W. Battles for supervisor KE H Seidel and J. T. Rosenfield for assistant supervisors J R Johnston for assessor and Tim O Neil for collector W C Maucker was re elected chairman of the city township committee The stage version of a different tale featured Francis Wilson and an anecdote about his family during a past performance The girls commented that their father could be so silly after watching I half a King
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Nell Pierce
Messrs
Dahlheim
Freeland
Johnson
Messrs. Freeland
F. W. Gould
Gould
A. P. Fisk
Art Gallery
M. EB. Sweeney
Rock Island
Allen
Ezra Smith
G. 0
Nelson
George Bustaril
Andrew Lewis
R. A. Smith
Gordon
State Senate
Smith
South Moline
Thornton
J. W. Battles
KE. H. Seidel
J. T. Rosenfield
J. R. Johnston
Tim O'Neil
W. C. Maucker
Francis Wilson
Papa
Silincas
Owe
Diecred
Jact
Ialf
Mr. Wilson
Men Seek Free Medical Advice For Nervous Debility
An advertisement from Dr. Greene of 148 State Street Chicago promises free mail consultations for men with nervous debility and exhausted vigor. It invites letters detailing symptoms and offers a full explanatory letter back. Also promotes cheap Rock Island cards with mail order instructions and prepaid express delivery.
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Greene
State Street
Chicago
Ill
Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Credit Where Credit Is Due Editorial Remark
An Iowa editor notes the oyster and the strawberry have spread evangelism by funding churches paying preachers and aiding heathens as part of a wartime moral effort. The passage praises natural foods as unlikely agents in religious outreach during the war.
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Iowa
Dr Bull's Pills Promoted as Best Family Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Pills as a needed occasional medicine for good health. It claims 6 pills per box and a price of 25 cents. The ad asserts Dr John W Bull's Pills are the only genuine product.
Student Suffers Wrist Dislocation After Stair Fall
Elmer Swanson son of A G Swanson residing at 422 Fifth Avenue and a pupil at Gustus School of Business wears a sling for a wrist dislocation sustained several days earlier when he fell down stairs in the Skinner building.
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Elmer Swanson
A. G. Swanson
Fifth Avenue
Gustus School of Business
Skinner Building
Noah's Ark Cheapest Groceries in Moline City
A notice touts Noah's Ark on Third Avenue, Moline as the lowest priced grocery option among three cities with shoppers urged to compare. It claims a five dollar purchase yields more goods than rivals offering six fifty.
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Noah's Ark
Third Avenue
Moline
Proportion of Episcopalians Across United States
The article notes one Episcopal communicant for every 94 people nationwide with higher density in the Washington diocese at one per 22. Oklahoma’s jurisdiction is sparse, with one churchman per many residents. It lists major cities and ratios such as Philadelphia 1 to 27 and Chicago 1 to 88.
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United States
Episcopal Church
Washington
Oklahoma
Richmond
Allegheny
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Prohibition Rules Followed Aboard Seafaring Vessels
Sailors face strict liquor rules at sea with authorities confiscating and throwing overboard any contraband before ships sail. Captains enforce abstinence, and crews risk alcohol penalties as ships depart.
The Rev Mr Bartel Debates Gambling Sparks
The Rev Mr Bartel voices astonishment at gambling and racing as life timeshift temptations, noting surprise at public interest and budget limits in a reflective critique.
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Ghinea
Bartel
Tragic Drowning in Paris Ky Shocks Town
A man drowned himself in a pond at Paris Kentucky. An examination showed the animal crawled up the nostrils and entered the brain. The notice ends with an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to cure illnesses.
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Maddould
Paris
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