Opposition to Morgan sparks protest at Rock Island Arsenal
Workers at Rock Island Arsenal protest the appointment of Phillip Morgan from Valley Junction to foreman of the blacksmith shops. They claim civil service rules were not fairly applied, filed a petition with the War Department, and sought presidential or civil service review while Capt Blunt sought a resolution in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
Phillip Morgan
AT & PP
Valley Junction
Long
Anthony F. Hill
Civil Service
Ordnance Department
Arsenal
Morgan
Emploves
Capt
Blunt
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Ah” Morgan
Apt. Blunt
McKinley
Capt Blunt
Rai
Nes
Blunt P
Bhynt
King
Keck Island
Arsengel
Blunt Q
Washdheton
Thinks It Was His Cousin John Brown in Green Bay Heiress Hunt
John Brown the gardener, caring for G A Stephenson property, reads a Dispatch telegram about efforts in Green Bay Wisconsin to locate heirs of a John Brown who died in Syracuse Nebraska with sizable funds. The Moline, Illinois man, who came from England in 1354, suspects the deceased Nebraskan may be his first cousin and plans to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
G. A. Stephenson
Bipty
Green Bay
Wis
Syracuse
Wisconsin
Brown
England
Neb
Naval Militia Fund Raised To Equip Chicago Crew
The Naval Reserve association of Illinois plans to raise 12000 dollars to uniform and equip Chicago’s naval militia crew of 400 men. Leaders at the meeting included Gen. McNulta and J. H. Harrison as fund-raisers and officers. resolutions urge similar support from Moline Quincy and Afton communities and urge citizens of Wisconsin to assist sailors and watermen in any future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve Association of
Ilinois
Chicago
Inois Naval Militia
Gen. McNulta
J. H. Harrison
W. K. Sullivan
FL W. Purdy
Winscey Smith
Chas L. Dickinson
E. M. Stedman
David P. Jones
Lorin (. Collins
Hlt. Wait
C.tl. Atkinson
Gay
Tanner
Iy Pelpt
Teal
Daggutt
Fiderse
Edwin H. Harrison
Moline
Quincy
Afton
Wineis
Train wreck halts CoM and St IY near Moline
One coach derailed after a coupling failure at Roehk crossing on the Milwaukee line near the Twentieth street station. Twelve to thirteen passengers were thrown about. no severe injuries reported as the engineer and conductor halted the train in time to prevent a larger crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com. & St IY
Moline
Waltom
Breday
Roehk
Milwaukee
Twentieth Street
Odt
Surprising Facts About Alcohol Reported by Scientists
Scientific investigators in Germany and Russia conducted an inquiry on alcohol and diet. They report the surprising conclusion that alcohol may act as a food, providing heat and aiding digestion in some quantities while potentially impairing brain function. The trials used brandy claret kefir and other beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Philadelphia
Funeral for Mrs Susan Marye Held at Clendenin Residence
Funeral services for Mrs Susan Marye were held Tuesday afternoon at Gen Wim Clendenin’s Third avenue residence with Rev. W W Willard officiating. First Congregational Church quartet sang. Pallbearers included J W Athingonu W W Wells W J Entrikin A S Wright Wm Dusinbery J M Hall. Out of town mourners listed: Wm L Abbott ce nae Alfred Abbott Morrison C J Morton St Paul nephews of Frye. Miss Kate Frye St Louis. George J Frye New Windsor Colo. John R K Frye Hiawatha Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Marye
Wim Clendenin
Third Avenue
W. W. Willard
First Congregational Church
J. W. Athingonu
W. W. Wells
W. J. Entrikin
A S. Wright
Wm. Dusinbery
J. M. Hall
Wm. L. Abbott
Alfred Abbott
Morrison
Morton
St. Paul
Ye Frye
Kate Frye
St. Louis
George J. Frye
New Windsor
Colo
John RK. Frye
Hiawatha
Kataas
Rock Island Shoe Co forms from Peaslee stock purchase
Purchase of the defunct Peaslee Shoe Co stock funds a new organization styled The Rock Island Shoe Co. An application for a charter has been filed with the secretary of state and operations will begin as soon as possible. The buyers are named Stuart Harper with C. S. Pensley expected to remain at the factory. incorporators will meet this week to organize and elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Shoe Co
Peaslee Shoe Co
Arks
Stuart Harper
C. S. Pensley
Not Lending Dull Life
Edward B. W. Stone of Rittman Ohio reports his four year old son suffered measles scarlet fever mumps dysentery and multiple injuries from accidents including a broken collar bone amputation swallowed poison and ammonia exposure with another fall causing arm loss yet the boy is expected to recover despite parental worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward WB
Stone
Rittman
Ohio
Wages Up Ten Percent for Rock Island Plow Workers
Rock Island Plow Co. raised wages by ten percent starting March 1 for day workers. About two thirds of the workforce, 500 to 600 men, receive increases to 2.75 dollars a day, shared by unskilled laborers and skilled workers alike. Management says the voluntary raise reflects strong business this winter and aims to strengthen employer employee harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Plow Co
Oregon Prunes Promote Haitian Prunes to Prosper Oregon
Henry A Hownaend of Portland reports Haitian prunes show strong potential for Oregon wealth as Prince Townsend notes dried fruit yield of 50 000 pounds valued above 800 dollars with neighbors earning over 700 dollars on seven year old trees. He mentions family welfare and regional blooms amid a stormy winter.
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Henry A .Hownaend
Moher
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Hansen Prunes
Bato
Orewon
Townsend
T. Ndwands
Red Domino Party Dazzles at Moline Club
The Moline club hosted a red domino ball Friday night with about fifty couples in red domino costumes. Dancing ran from 9 to 1 to Orgden's orchestra with the unmasking event marking the highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Club
Orgden
Woman's Guild of Christ Share
Ely Bros Cream Balm Ad Promises Catarrh Relief
A historical ad for Ely Brothers cream balm claims a pharmacist made remedy for catarrh. It promotes a 10 cent trial size from 56 Warren Street New York and a full size at 650 cents with mail order options. Testimonial from W J Hitchcock notes relief from terrible headaches after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Harry
Ely Bros
By Bros
Warren Street
N. Y
Ely
W. J. Hitchcock
U. S. Vol
A. A. Gen
Buttao, N.Y
Savage likeness of C. H. featured in Gentle Man Farmer
The March issue of the Gentle man Farmer includes an excellent half tone portrait of C. H., highlighting a notable figure in the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentleman Farmer
C. H. Re
Rumor Of Weil Plow Co Expansion At Monmouth
Rumor spreads that Weil Plow Co plans to rebuild a plant in Monmouth. Manget Kingman in Chicago reportedly telegraphed Superintendent Evans about specifications for a plant, while 85 workers operate twelve hour days amid order backlogs. Citizens weigh whether to pursue expansion locally or relocate to East Moline, as contracts wind down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Weil Plow Co
Manget Kingman
Chicago
Evans
Mr. Kingman
Wei
Monsmouth
East Moline
Spreading Outoverspanning Stores for Dewend and Kuschmann
Dewend and Kuschmann, pre furniture dealers, expand to a triple storefront by connecting their John Deere building rooms with Quick and Orum. The 67 foot frontage and 10 000 square feet allow greater stock and brighter display. Quick and Orum vacate April 1. space to be linked via arches. Mrs. Jennie Smith, 56, dies Sunday at Port Byron from kidney and heart trouble. funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Dewend & Kuschmann
John Deere
Quick & Orum
Quick & Orum Archa
Jennie Smith
Port Byron
Labor Musicians and Union Representation Move Forward
The labor congress discusses musicians union membership and trade affiliation. M L Ecklahl replaces John Nogton as delegate from Federal Union 6954. Byes amended to 6 delegates per union plus one per 100 members. War Payne explains garnishment limits and weekly pay exemptions. City work to be supervised by a superintendent. M M Brigg of Took Island announces bid for Democratic sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musicians’ Association
M. L. Ecklahl
John Nogton
L. Ja
Payne
Mayor Preston Endorses Paine's Celery Compound Years in Hartford
Hartford's Mayor Miles B Preston credits his two years in office to prudent governance and promotes Paine's celery compound as a health aid. The lengthy endorsement describes blood purification, liver and kidney relief, and increased appetite as benefits, touting the product as a remedy for nervous fatigue and digestion issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
B. Preston
Hartford
America
Preston
Connecticut
Martford
Paine
Presto
Orrite
Conn
Mibel B. Preston
Palno
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J. F. Lindwall
H.T. Moss
BES
Wood & Peek
Stars of
Illlinois
Island County
Circuit Court
Moline State Savings Bank
William A. Potter
Elizaib Potter
Court House
Rock Island
Lot Ave
Lot Asix
Hulda Thomas
Elwin BE. Parmenter
Rock Island County
James Drayton
Geo. Goldendyr
Davenport
Moline Waren Co
Hood's Hills
Hood
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve Nation
O. M
St. P
Noah's Ark
Rock Island Plow Workers
Domino Party
McKinsie Block
Molina
Dewend & Kuschmann Furniture
LABOR
M. M. Brigg
Took Island
Ad Inatich
Sheriff
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