Sixth Regiment Departs for Falls Church Virginia
The Sixth Regiment sails from Moline toward Falls Church Virginia about eleven miles west of Washington in Fairfax County. The unit, numbering 1 025, heads for equipment staging in Washington with pay details and command staff listed, amid delays and ongoing training.
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Virginia
Washington
Fairfax County
Sprinefield
Moline
Falls Church
Fairfax Sounty
Richmond & Droville
Turnfest to Bring Chicago Mayor Harrison to Illinois
The Central Illinois Turner society plans the Turnfest in Moll ne June 18 to 20 with hopes to invite Mayor Carter H. Harrison of Chicago as a featured speaker. Organizers aim to attract thousands by appealing for railroad and steamboat excursions from Clinton Peru Ottawa Peoria and nearby cities.
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Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
North Side
Turner Society
General Committee
Harrison
Clinton
Peru
Ottawa
Peoria
Moline
City Budget Talks Focus on Street Improvements and Ditch
City aldermen debated street repairs and a Twelfth street ditch. a curb on spending prompted by earlier delays led to authorizing pipe work and new drainage. Officials agreed to fund sidewalks, water works, and library and hospital support, with patrolmen funded via Fifteenth street merchants plan.
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Twelfth-Street Ditch
Fifteenth Street
Aldernan Perrin
Flnaller
Oan Ordinanet
Suis
Paeeee Ada Sks City Hospital
New Church Elects Elders and Organizes Sessions
In a Saturday ceremony a new church elected S J Montgomery and J J McConnell as elders and named Mrs Win Spohn A E Montgomery and EL Maurer trustees with David Kite as treasurer Martha L Weed as clerk of the session A congregational meeting will call a pastor and organize a young people Christian Union The church has about thirty members and has operated as a Rock Island mission with preaching from nearby churches, planning Sunday services mornings and evenings Instead of afternoons
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S. J. Montgomery
J. J. McConnell
Mirs. Win. Spohn
A. E. Mont Omery
Ad EL Maurer
David Kite
Martha L. Weed
Young People’s Christian Union
Rock Island Church
United Ieen Church of
Log Prospects Hover When Water Stays Low Near Mills
Tuesday evening notes log shipments and Moline plans as river water remains low. The Steamer VWoline arrival from the north is awaited after a haft of logs was shipped Saturday. Mills face uncertain operations this season depending on water levels and spring rise, with many logs stranded in berth awaiting transport. The D Mo Seedler Carriage Co will ship four vehicles to Omaha for the expo, including a wicker plated Jack Hawk cornplanter and a corn drill.
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Gould
Amd
D Mo Seedler Carriage Co
Omaha
Omaha Exposition
Moline
Arthon Brailes
D. M. Sechler
Hymeneal at the Walter residence unites Meales and Ilitehcock
A wedding last evening at the Walter residence joined Lows Mo Meates of Quines and Miss Melissa Ilitehcock formerly of 02 Fifth Avenue. Rev. lb Robinson officiated as the couple departed for Quincy to establish their home. Meales, over 60, once ran a restaurant and ice cream parlor. the bride is about 49. A small Methodist parsonage ceremony followed by friends and hotel staff gifting silverware.
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Quincy
J. F. Robinso
Wm. A. Olson
F. C. Nelson’s
Amanda Johnson
Keator
Illinois naval militia to be called into service for coast patrols
Captain Porter reports a hopeful surge in volunteers as Commander Harrison outlines plans to mobilize Illinois naval militias. Twenty five men per division may be sent to each ship, with Ohio possibly drawing on Illinois for extra quotas. Recruits must pass strict exams and show practical shipboard skills amid limited space and a small navy.
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Porter Peer
Ie Naval Reese J
Moline
Hawley
Alinoisi
New York
Massachusetts
Michigan
Ohio
Cleveland
Alton
Quines
Porter
Harrison
Navy Department
Howle
United States
Tlinois
Warrison
Atlantic Seaboard
President Responds to Republican Committee Resolutions
The letter from Secretary John Addison Porter to Bident conveys the president's appreciation for the Republican committee's resolutions. It notes the president's careful attention and expresses sincere thanks for the approval and cordial words.
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Executive
Washington
Republican Committee
John Addison Porter
Watertown Hospital Names New Head Nurse and Steward
Miss Nellie Knapp of Monmouth becomes head nurse at the Watertown Hospital and Mrs J T Bayliss is appointed stewardess with supervision of kitchen work. The Chicago and Alton train carrying the Jacksonville insane patients to the asylum passed Molino at high speed with iron grating and blinds drawn.
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Miss Knapp
Monmouth
Mra. Bayliss
Chicago & Alton
Jacksonville
Molino
Heraeta
Nellie Knapp
Thas
Hahnemann Hospital
Chicago
Mrg
J. T. Bayliss
Disgraceful Canton High School Contest Ends Disrupted
Friday events at Canton in a disputed high school contest spurred by rivalries within seven years of association. Visitors faced taunts and theft as Canton police guarded athletic grounds. Canton won track and field events. Monmouth placed second in decathlon with Mixy Tapping first and Roy Graham of Galesburg second.
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Canton
Galesburg
Gorry
Paingwood
Monmouth
Mixy Tapping
Roy Graham
Rock Island Postmaster Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury
Oliver T. Olson of Rock Island escaped near-fatal injuries after colliding with an oncoming Third Avenue line car at Fifth Avenue and Thirty-eighth Street. He was knocked from his bicycle, wedged between a guard rail and the car, and extricated after lifting the vehicle. Olson was treated at his home by Dr. Paul, with severe shock and facial injuries but no broken bones. He remains confined for recovery.
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Dispatch
Oliver T. Olson
Rock Island
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Cir No 19
Olsen
Joe Hayes
Cyelist
Forty-fourth Street
Fld
Paul
Olson
Tus
Savage resigns as lieutenant commander in naval militia
R. H. Savage resigns as lieutenant commander of the Second Battalion naval militia due to long delay before being called out. He returns to Oskaloosa and may reside in another state, with his family to join him soon. Dr. Lemen of Alton also resigns as junior surgeon of the same battalion.
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R. OH
Savage
Naval Militia
Oskaloosa
Tlinois
Okaloosa
Lemen
Alton
Sixteenth Infantry
U.S.A
High School Class of 98 Graduation Plans
The 98 class will graduate with twenty nine in the language course, five in the English course, and four in the scientific program. Commencement week features class-day exercises, a junior reception, and a commencement address by Prof. F A Barbour from Ypsilanti Michigan on The Public School and the State.
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Paneer Ex Peptioner
Elsie - Christine Astrom
Nellie Ball
Vera Corrinne Brumbaugh
Herbert TL. Cook
Telen Grace Crossman
Alice Elinor Ebbeson
Lorenzo Ezra Fish
Winifred Sarah Gettemy
Harrold Hemenway
Marguerite Gould
Florence Anna Houghton
N. Alfred Larson
Emily Richards McKeever
Daisy Alberta Peacock
Francis Webster Reid
Clara Leah Scott
Hattie M.skogh
Florence Bertha Swisher
Abigail Wilson
Jessie A. Ziegler
Etta Vivianswege
Mabel Ewing
Ethel Hester Wuey
Edward HB
Yarman
Otto FP. Wessel
Bea Ntific Coursa
Alice Aram
Harry McCarthy
Emma Willamet Tuffley
Frederick Mason Wells
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Evening Dispatch
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the Naval Militia
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America
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