City Council Special Session Debates Street Work And Finances
The City Council met in special session with Mayor Knox and all aldermen except Wessell. They discussed sewer petitions on Seventeenth Street, police powers for night watchmen, street and alley improvements, garbage removal contracts, water mains extension, plumbing licenses, and wage rates for city labor. Decisions included approving street work, adopting an improved plumbing ordinance with penalties, and accepting Davis & Co. bid for water main expansion from Sixth to Second streets. The meeting adjourned after routine financial resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Wessell
J. M. Gould
J C Krog
A. Altimes
Seventeenth Street
Third
Sixth Avenues
Dimock, Gould & Co
Ater
J M.gould
Woodward
E. G. White
James Snee
Olof Olson
P. L. McKinnie
Fifteenth Street
C. W. Heald
Eighth Street
Fifth Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
Pleasant Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Andrew Kittleson
Peal
Wells
Fire and Water Committee
Third Avenue
Second Street
Davis & Company
Sixth Street
Alderman Peterson
Davis & Co
Bere
Warr
Thieves Arrested in Rock Island Plead Guilty on Charges
Annie Mitchell pleaded guilty to three theft charges in front of Magistrate Cropper with State's Attorney Parmenter and grand jurors present. The items included curtains dresses towels and a ring totaling about 15.20 dollars. George Ford faced a separate theft case with 17.55 dollars in valuables and was held on 500 dollars bond. Additional witnesses and property identifications were made as the grand jury remained in session. The court term may yield indictments and a speedy trial, saving county costs on boarding the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Mitchell
Rock Island
Cropper
Parmenter
H. EH. West
Mississippi Valley Rowing Regatta Dates Set
The Executive Board of the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association met in Chicago and decided to hold the annual regatta this summer at Moline. The 1885 and 1896 event dates are July 10th and 11th.
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Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing Association
Chicago
Moline
Fearful fall injures East Mo line resident
Tuesday a severe accident at a house on Railroad Avenue and Twenty second Street in East Mo line left Mrs. Cooper 58 with a broken right arm and a head bruise. Doctors fear possible inflammation and poor recovery as she had been fainting recently.
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East Moline
Corher
Railroad Avenue
Twenty-Second Street
Wickstrom
Cooper
Marvin Cooper
Ella
Mrs. Cooper
Miss Wickatram
Alraady
Regatta Plans for Moline Then July Dates Set
Local regatta debate ends with Moline chosen for three-year run by the M. V. A. Rey Association. July 10 and 11 are set, with the Sylvan boat club directing race course, amphitheatre, and umpire stand. Dividend sharing and city promotion are highlighted despite the aborted July 8 and 4 plans. A notable exhibition by Capt. Pearl Boynton may attract crowds.
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M. V. A. Rey Association
Moline
Moline Regatta Association
Sylvan Boat Club
Peal
Boynton
Pers
St. Paul
Minn
New Orleans
Ola
Br .B
Regatta Readied for Distribution as Moline Fans Appreciate
Citizens express that Moline has struck it big as the regatta is prepared for distribution in a few days. The upbeat view credits local effort and anticipated community pride.
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Moline
Tri City G A R Groups Discuss Memorial Day Plan
Committees from Moline Rock Island and Davenport met at Rock Island to discuss a union Memorial day observance. Graham Post of Moline will consider the proposal next Friday and decide whether to appoint a joint committee with instructions to arrange a citywide event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
G.A. R
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Major Beardsley
L.E Fish
J. McPherson
Graham Post
Fisk
Post
Raft Wreck at Davenport Involves Hellen Mar Steamer
Early morning incident near bridge pier five when the Hellen Mar attempted to guide a raft of sawed lumber under the bridge. A strong south wind swung the detached raft end into the pier causing heavy damage and breaking the raft apart. Rock Island firm ownership noted. Manly provided full disaster description.
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Hellen Mar
Davenport
Raf
Rock Island
Manly
Republican County Convention Sets May 29 Meeting
The Republican County Convention met in the old sheriff's office. Henry Carse chaired with W. J. Bathkin as secretary and several members listed. They call for a May 29 convention to nominate county officers and elect delegates, with primaries on May 20 and representation like the last convention which had 101 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Henry Carse
W. J. Bathkin
A. A. Jones
J. C. Johnston
Ds .Armstrong
E. H. Coe
Henry Clark
W. R. Moore
F. E. Rogers
Fred Denkman
Wm. Payne
Ite
Andrews Forgives Son After Fatal Shooting Incident
The man known as Andrews died last Monday following a brutal shooting weeks earlier. In Erie the community believes the family knows the killer but will not reveal his whereabouts, while Andrews forgave his son and hoped the law would not punish him. The case raises questions about justice and the fate of Evie amid ongoing turmoil.
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Evie
Andrews
Tramp Struck by Train Near Moline. Injured Man Seeks Work
An elderly man named Lindstrom was struck while walking on the track about four miles above the city. He was taken to the O R I P depot baggage room in a frail condition from hunger and exposure. Doctors found only minor injuries, while stress from cold and lack of nourishment caused his weakness. He stated he came from Parker's Run seeking employment in Moline and has no relatives there. He was moved to better quarters as city officials planned his transfer. Separately, Emelia Ludolph wed George J Schmidt at Mr. Ludolph’s home before traveling to Leavenworth. John Nyberg of Deere & Co narrowly escaped a serious crush when a grindstone nearly fell on him during unloading. he suffered a skin abrasion from hip to ankle. Reverend H O Lindeblad to lead Swedish Lutheran services with confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoweley
Lindstrom
Parker
Moline
Dunn
Mone
John Nyberg
Deere & Co
H. O. Lindeblad
Swedish Lutheran Church
Battered Boys Fight Ends With Injury Near City Corner
Two youths Axel Gillerstedt and Peter Payne clashed near Sixth Avenue and Thirteen Street. Payne, 18, attacked with abuse and an iron object. Gillerstedt, 16, struck back, injuring Payne who was treated by a doctor. Parents demand fifteen dollars. Axel weighs options against city officials.
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Sixth Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Axel Gilloratedt
Peter Payne
Pete
Axel
Axel Gillerstedt
Wedding in Rock Island Spreads Joy at Trinity Church
Miss Amelia E. Gayford daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Gayford married Geo E Bullen of Leavensworth at Trinity church in Rock Island. The ceremony was conducted by Rev R F Sweet with Miss May Richardson and Mr J in attendance.
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Rock Island
Amelia E. Gayford
A. B. Gayford
Geo. E. Bullen
Leavensworth
Trinity Church
R.F. Sweet
May Richardson
Clintos
Sabbath School Convention At Valley School House Well Attended
Watertown reports a well attended Sabbath School Convention at the Valley school house last Sunday. Superintendent Southwell visited the school on Tuesday. Mrs Follette and Mrs Sowers of Moline spent Sunday with friends in the vicinity. An unknown pedestrian on U Rt 1 P east of Port Byron Junction was struck by engine 50 and taken to Moline with injuries. A Young Peoples meeting is set for next Sunday at 6:30 PM. May 14 1884.
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Valley
Southwell
Follette
Sowers
Moline
Thir
Daann
Millsburg
Wood
L.C. Lewis
Lakota
Port Byron Junction
Mass Meeting Fights To Keep St Marys Hospital
Rock Island residents plan a grand mass meeting at Harper House to persuade the Sisters of St Francis to remain the hospital amid reports of its possible removal due to low patronage. Backers hope to offer incentives while urging financial support to keep the facility open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drararon
St. Mary's Hospital
Rock Island
Sisters of St. Francis
Harper House
Elty
Deere Company Foundry Break-In Prompts Reward for Pattern Return
Intruders damaged tools and two clocks at Deere and Company foundry, stealing small patterns and leaving them, as authorities consider the act wanton vandalism. Deere offers reward for returning patterns to prevent destruction and ease the profit motive. Flora Ooms, five, and Louise Hse, seven, are noted among local fever cases in the district amid ongoing health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deere & Company
Deere Company
Sixteenth Street
Louise Hse
Seventeenth Street
Hood's
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City Council
Geo. Lee
Merchants Police
Oldefest
Wella
Peteraoo
Wilson
Opera House
Moline Gas Company
Alderman Oldrest
Building Committee
Hook & Ladder
Water Works Fund
Twelfth Street
Fifteenth
Cryer
Central Presbyterian Church
Questa
Bleuer
Muscatine
Watertown
Pital
Stt. Mary's Hospital
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