Republican ticket talk in Will county race notes
The county convention Southern district locals back Fred Titterington of Edgington as county treasurer, a veteran farmer and former township supervisor from Buffalo Prairie. Ed Rettenisen seeks aldermanic and sheriff bids, while William Payne from Ouma aims for legislature to push a Northwestern insane asylum bill. Col H Kobler seeks reelection as county clerk, and Davenport Mayor Vollmer shutters gambling slot machines in saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Titterington
Edgington Township
Mr. Titterington
Buffalo Prairie
Edgington
Charles Titterington
Rock Island County
Titterington
Party of Protection
William Payne
Ōuma
Payne
House
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Northwestern
Vollmer
Davenport
Bennett
Fuore
Oratorical Contest at Augustana College Delights Large Audience
The Augustana College oratorical contest drew a packed chapel crowd with speakers including Charles Hallberg Oscar Nelson E W Olson and A K Wilson. Prizes of 6 25 8 15 and 8 5 were awarded, judges named, and an organ recital closed the program. Regents plan a session Tuesday to fill Greek Hebrew and Swedish chairs and consider endowment and fundraising efforts through a School Friend appeal and a new endowment society. A festival on College Hill with a May pole is planned, admission free with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunday
College Bill
Augustana College
Frank Johnson
Ernest Pibiblad
Charles H Hallberg
Oscar Nelson
Louis Ostrom
E. W. Olson
Nelson
A. K. Wilson
Odette Club
Olason
Wilson
Clara
Betheny College
Lindaborg
Kar
Bonora
Measra Olson
Hallberg
J. H Finley
Knox College
Cinlesburg
M. Hill
Luther Academy
Wahoo
Noh
J A Brandelle
Denver
Colo
J S Cumming
DPD
Moline
F W Merrell
Rock Island
Rey A P Fors
Geneseo
Skol-Vannen
Ita
Olsson
College Hill
Avery Neat
Mra Lindab
Strom
API
Herron
Kaa
JEG
Idle Mill Workers Gather at Dimock Gould mill
The Dimock Gould & Co mill restarted on a night shift drawing 600 to 1,000 idle men seeking work. Fewer than 200 had assignments, and foreman P Rich struggled to manage crowds as workers crowded around him and some fell through floor openings. A few started work without being hired. The Moling Ministerial Union met at the First Baptist church to discuss pernicious juvenile literature sold at news stands and tasked a two member committee to press dealers for suppression. Hood's Baranparilia advertised for blood purification and nerve toning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimock, Gould & Co
P Rich
Moling
First Baptist Church
F. K. Howard
Christ Church
T. B. Willaon
Willson and Young
Poor Relief Spending in Moline Quietly Cuts Welfare Costs
Mo line Poormaster E L Eastman reports a total of 2947.56 spent on poor relief in the past year, $1000 less than the year before, claiming records were broken by reducing aid. He notes the county saved money by trimming aid to property owners while poorer residents redirected to charitable organizations, which paid out more than twice their usual support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Board of Supervisors
E. L. Eastman
Bia
Rock Island
Mr. Eastman
Baatman
Reef
I. F. Merna
Molina
Eprtors
Republican Journal
Journal of Saturday
Board of Supervisore
Lsten
Mre County
Rook
Meg. Eastman
Brother Eastman
Board
Journal
Kerns
Ezra L. Esstman
L. F. Kerns
Epworth League Convention to Grip Rock Island in June
Official word confirms the third annual Epworth League of Illinois convention will be held in Rock Island during the last week of June with an estimated one thousand delegates. The event promises large overflow to Rock Island and neighboring Moline amid excitement over such a sizable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinois
Rock
Ttme
Board of Control
Epworth League of Illnois
Rock Island
Molhne
Ullnam
Thousand-Dollar Purses At Davenport Mile Meet
The Davenport Mile Track Association plans a fall meeting after July with dates Sept 25 26 27 and 28 in Galesburg Illinois. Fifteen stakes of 1000 each plus 500 for yearling and 2-year old pace and trot. Entries close June 1. Fred Hillier of Rock Island sues Rock Island railway for 10000 damages for a hand loss in employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Mile Track Association
Galesburg
Ill
Fred Hillier
Rtock Island
Jackson & Horst
The
Rock Island Railway
I. F. Merna Responds to E L Eastman Slant on Poor Relief
L. F. Kerns sharply rebuts claims in the Republican Journal and DisPATCH about Moline’s poor relief. He questions Eastman’s figures on aid costs and unemployment, defends his own actions, and challenges Eastman to prove alleged votes and motives.
Apportionment Suit Sparks Views from Danville Trio
A. R. Bryant M. J. McEniry and George W. Vinton presented opinions on the Danville suit to set aside the apportionment act. Bryant supports the act Vinton calls parts unfair and McEniry approves Republicans starting the suit without notice to Democrats. The Dispatch questions Bryant’s map knowledge and calls the Danville district grossly gerrymandered. The piece also challenges the Chicago Herald's South Coxey claim and recounts Frye’s army events in Texas along with Hogg’s railroad actions. Obituaries follow for De Jaeger Berglund and infant Ruth Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bryant
M. J. McEniry
George W. Vinton
Danville
Bryant
Mr. Vinton
McEniry
Vinton
The Fast Train Through Illinois on Rock Island Run
A Dispatch special reports the Rock Island lines new fast mail train trip from Moline to Chicago. Engine 360 led by Tom Twombley and crew, with conductor James Dickey, and mail clerk Little Jim Lidders, carried newspapers and mail while passing towns including Blue Island Morris Ottawa Geneseo Colona and Bureau Junction. Passengers included railway officials and editors as crowds watched the express depart, with minor pace breaches noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Allen
Rock Island Road
Ita
Ilinois
Iowa
Moline
Chicago
Chas. L. Morgan
Chicago City
van Buren Street
New Mat
Rock Island
Lake Shore
New York
Towa
Tom Twombley
Fred Becker
Peter Kilduff
Des Moines
West Liberty
James R Dickey
Hhia
J E. Craig
Dickey
James B Lidders
Little Jim
J H Slagle
Frank Kempster
James M. Bryant
A B Stow
Byant
Liddere
F. M. Ayres
A. C. Spencer
Lewis M. Troy
J J. Armstrong
Troy
D. Carla Woods
O. L. Nichols
F. M. Conlan
J O. Bonnell
Western Trail
B. J. Mallory
The
Chicago Herald
W. M. Glenn
Tribune
Judge Glenn
J. J. Eagan
Rock Island Argus
Colona
Galesburg
Molice
Hun
Mordhorst Disrupts Sunday Service at Local Church
Henry Mordhorst caused a disturbance at the First Baptist church Sunday forenoon interrupting the pastor’s sermon with hostile remarks. Pastor Young and Will Drum ejected him after he refused to sit and quiet, Mordhorst calling the pastor the devil as he left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry OC. Mordhorst
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
Mr. Young
Mordhorst
Will Drum
Masons Confer Degrees in Rock Island Lodge Event
Nearly two hundred Masonic members witnessed degree ceremonies by Rock Island Lodge No 658 AF and AM Friday evening. A large Moline delegation attended with Davenport Milan Preemption and nearby towns well represented. Deputy Grand Lecturer QO Allen of Galesburg led the work assisted by J B Field of the same city. Supper followed in the dining room served by Eastern Star ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Rock Island
Reward Offered for Break-in at Maple Grove Schoolhouse
District No. 8 Maple Grove directors announce a $10 reward for information leading to the conviction of those who broke into the schoolhouse between Friday evening April 20 and Monday evening April 30. W. O. Wilson, Clerk of Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Jaeger
Bruno de Jaeger
Boutb Moline
Nineteenth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Mr de Jaeger
Jomberke
Belgium
Moline
Mixa Pauline Verbecke
Emma
Frank
Benjamin
Louise
John
Berglund
Mra
Christine Berglund
August Berglund
Fifth Avenue
Mra Berglund
Karlakoga
Varmland
Sweden
CO. A Hemberg
Maple Grove
W. 0
Wilson
Allifornia Syrup of Figa Promotes Health Remedy
Pure and wholesome quality commendations public approval describe an aromatic laxative syrup praised for gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels. The notice touts it as the best remedy used by millions to ease discomfort and promote health.
Montaigne Talk Ends Fortnightly Season
The Fortnightly's last regular meeting, led by Mrs. 8. M. Hill with Miss Elliott, discusses Montaigne Life and Character Montaigne in his Library and Education and Skepticism essays. An open lecture by Prof Lorado Taft on French Sculpture is planned for April 28 at First M. E. church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. Hill
Chicago
Stratford
Butterworth
Savage
Swan
Stephens
Bennett
Policy meeting on Kelly's army held in Rock Island
A conference led by Sheriff Gordon and local officials from Davenport Moline Rock Island and Scott county met in Mayor Medill's Rock Island office to outline a measured policy toward Kelly's army. No conclusion was reached but unity favored a kind yet firm push to move the army on within days if it arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Rock Tealand
Scott Counties
Kelly
Medill
Rock Island
Sheriff Jones
Sears
Scott County
Vollmer
Keasler
Davenport
Bennett
Marshal Kittilsen
Moline
Marshal Sexton
Marriage Notices: Schmidt Benson and Stimpson Seacrist
Joseph Schmidt, famed brassworker, wed Christine Benson at Congregational parsonage with brief family celebrations. Elmer E. Stimpson, former Moline high school graduate now doctor, married Clara Seacrist in Austin and will pursue postgraduate studies in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Railroad Avenue
Elmer E. Simpson
Moline High School
E. EB. Simpson
Chicago Medical College
Austin
Chicago
Clara B. Seacrist
Stimpson
New York
L. W
Clever capture at post office nets Wisconsin fugitive
Officer Kearney arrested Alphonse De Couche of Greer Bay Wisconsin at the Hennepin canal area after a decoy letter led him to the post office. De Couche, held on an alleged murder attempt or serious charge, signed for a registered letter then calmly surrendered. He is accused of conspiring with Mrs Engels and Louis Trope to kill William Engels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Wisconsin
Alphonse de Couche
Geisberger
Hennepin Canal
de Couwie
de Couwhe
Convie
Wigera
Greer Bay
Wia
Wm Engels
Engels
Engel
Louis Trope
Rock Island Moline team slips in Peoria exhibition
The Rock Island Moline club lost a Sunday Peoria game 8 to 7 after a 6 to 6 tie in ten innings. Rock Island's lineup faced light errors and a shift at first base, with 2000 spectators watching the Peoria clash. The squad then planned upcoming travel through Omaha Lincoln St. Joe Des Moines and Memorial Day events, with gate receipts split between clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline High School
Moline
Rock Island
Rock Islanders
Peoria
Rock Islands
Lester
Ryan
Terrian
Somer
Sage
Rock Island Moline
Jackson
Uantillon
Omaha
Lincoln
St. Joe
Des Moines
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Womon
Bon
WM. Payne
Ed Rettilsen
Kittilaen
Heia
Col H Kobler
Col Kobler
Col Kohler
Col. Kohler
Organa Ieee
Hood
Epworth League
Hort
STEN
McEntry
Herald
Dallas News
Texas
South
Frye
Coxey
Southern Pacific
Hogg
Washington
Press of
Qov
Gov. Hogg
Altgeld
Waite Lowelling
Tillman
Iuitini
Walla
Gabe le
Onas
Kans
Mordholst
Winidin Nebée di
Miles
Pts
Tri-City
U Merals Center
Esperal Deake
Gettemy
Republican Conference
W. E H. Gest
Congress
Harper House
Democratic Congress
B. O. Keator
Chas. J. Searle
Rock Island City
W. H. Gest
Kinyon
Gest
Harrison
Whiteside County
Morrison
Henry County
Cambridge
Mercer County
Aledo
Tuesdarys Evening Dispatch
Hase Ball
Johnn Swanson & Co
Atore
Vno
Viedieio Laszbe
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