Hennepin Canal Opening Draws Illinois Honors
Governor Deneen led a October 24 ceremony at Sterling Rock Falls marking the Hennepin canal opening amid a water parade, with Van Sant praising canals as wiser than laws. Henderson and Jacob Gaylor figures highlighted decades of rail and ship canal advocacy and opponents conceded the project’s impact on commerce.
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Deneen
Illinois
Erie
New York
Sterling
Rock Falls
Hennepin Canal
Great Dam
Rock River
Illinois-Mississippi Canal
New York State
Henderson
River and Harbor Committee of Congress
St. Louie
Mississippi
Ilinoja
van Sant
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Fara Wien
Fines Levied in East Moline Saloon Stabbing Case
Leon Maurice and Jerome Vroman were fined $3 and costs each in East Moline court on Friday for assault on Julius Duyveronck from a saloon brawl that left the plaintiff severely stabbed last Saturday night.
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Leon Maurice
Jerome Vroman
Julius Duyveronck
East Moline
Sing a Song of Football as Corporate Strategy
A poem urging game tactics read as business allegory. It links football roles with corporate entities and wealth, urging forceful play and strategic moves. The speaker imagines victory as safe wealth and calls for ambulance once crowned.
Arrest Davenport Man on Charge Involving Wife
William Johnson, son of a Davenport miller, was arrested in Racine Wisconsin on a serious charge involving Edna Hoeffler, whom he allegedly married at Waukegan Illinois recently. A Mrs Johnson claims to be wife No 1, saying she and Johnson married in Davenport ten years ago and he abandoned her three weeks ago.
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William Johnson
Davenport
Miller
Racine
Wis
Edna Hoeffler
Waukegan
Johnson
Jetiison
Will Pay Boy $1000 Suits Dismissed
A compromise after court adjourned October 24 settles Walter Anderson's $1000 damages claim against Pierr & Co to be paid to him for injuries from an elevator accident at the New York store where he worked as a messenger. The father's $26,000 suit was dismissed. The elevator bay allegedly violated state factory law, affecting Employers' Indemnity Co. protection due to a clause relieving the company if the law was violated.
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Walter Anderson
Pierr & Co
Young Anderson
Anderson
New York
Employers’ Indemnity Co
Sues for Divorce for Second Time
Evidence in the divorce suit of Mrs. Liltman Hall against Nigle Hall of Silvis was heard in circuit court Saturday. Judge Geat took the case under advisement. The Halls were married twice, first in 1892, divorced in 1898 for extreme cruelty, remarried in 1902. Mrs. Hall alleges cruelty in this suit, claiming he held lit matches under her nose, threw hot coffee at her, and struck her with flush glasses. W Wood represents Mr. Hall, J L Oakleaf appointed to represent Hall.
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Liltman Hall
Nigle Hall
Silvis
Circuit Court
Geat
Halls
W Wood
Hall
J L. Oakleaf
Park bonds bought by People's Trust
Park bonds to fund the city purchase of the DaebelMehn tract were bid October 24 by People's Savings Bank and Trust Co. at par for $8000 with 4 percent interest. The bank was the sole bidder and the issue will be issued immediately, with $8000 paid to current owners of the tract between Twelfth and Sixteenth avenues and Fourth and Seventh streets.
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Daebellehn
Twelfth and
Sixteenth Avenues
Fourth
Seventh Streets
Jamestown Exposition Checks Babies Stir Chat
A fragment notes a humorous remark about a booth at the Jamestown Exposition where babies are checked. The exchange mentions Mrs Stubba and Mr Stubbs reacting to the sight, reflecting lighthearted Chicago chatter.
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Mr Stubba
Maria
Jamestown Exposition
Fragments from a 19th century chronicle sermon fragments
A rough excerpt presents questions about a trade for a "ceries gow" and a cow’s feed costs, followed by a rustic verse about a Reverend whose sermons were so fiery that people feared they might end. The text reads as a transcription error or dialect sample from a London Chronicle.
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Cleo
London Chronicle
Kind Old Lady Gracious Bo Swearing Sparks Talk
A Montre al Star caption quotes a policeman arguing that a boy has a right to swear after narrowly missing his Sunday school picnic by ten minutes, prompting admonishment from an elderly woman.
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Montreal Star
Remembering Dug Skinner in the community obituary note
The Houston Post recalls Dug Skinner as a broad minded generous figure who died with his talents and goodness unsuspected. The piece mentions his widow and reflects on his life in the community.
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Dug Skinner
Houston Post
Doling Time by Mail Burglar-Judge Debate
A Liverpool Post item notes a judge questioning the idea of sending a burglar to learn a trade by correspondence. The remark frames a six years penal servitude sentence as a basis for a trade education by mail.
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Liverpool Post
Lunch Counter Order Sparks Scramble
A lunch counter girl complains about a demanding customer. The cook asks what he wants as the staff note the order is unusually elaborate and unusual phrases describe smothered onions beaten biscuit dayliled ogee and whipped cream.
John Deere Plow Co to Acquire Fairchild for Winnipeg Move
A new John Deere Plow Co to be organized in Winnipeg with a $1,000,000 capital will take over the Fairchild business under the Canada charter. Transfer of site for a new eight story warehouse is set for December 31 on the St. Philomena cathedral lot in Kansas City. Catholic authorities signed deeds after delays. demolition bids will be sought for the cathedral, pastor’s residence, and school next week.
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John Deere Plow Co
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Fairchild Co
Deere
Fairchild
John Deere Plow Company of
Canada
Fairchild Concern
Calgary
Edmonton
Regia
Northwest
St. Philomena Cathedral
Kansas City
Harney
Howard Streets
Ninth Street
Svea Male chorus to occupy new Library Street home
An addition to the Deere building on Library street will house the Svea Male chorus on its second floor. The group signs a five year lease, seeking permanency after previously lacking a fixed home since leaving the Deere & Co engine house. Heating comes from the Skinner building system via Cler olf wallpaper store pipes, and a wall blocking the private alley will be removed to provide rear access to both streets’ properties.
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C. H Deere
Library Street
Streed & Sheppera
Svea
Old Deere & Co
Third Avenue
Skinner Building
Skinner
Deere
Victims of a Cruel Joke at the Wharf
The Boston Journal reports W H Whitsitt and his bride of Moline US returning as saloon passengers aboard the White Star liner Romanie from the Mediterranean. They were greeted by a large mail bundle tied to white satin slippers with their names, amid dinner ceremony and wedding cake intrusively presented by conspirators. After baggage, they left for the west by train. Miss Elizabeth McIntyre heads to Memphis to join her uncle Hon W D Bhecan as a guest during a southern sojourn.
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Boston Journal
W H Whitsitt
Moline
Switzerland
White Star
Mediterranean
Journal
Sabon
Elizabeth McIntyre
Memphis
Tenn
W D. Bhecan
South
Velie Carriage Co. Increases Capital Stock
At a special meeting the Velie Carriage Co. increased capital stock from $400,000 to $500,000 to meet growing demand. The four year old company has posted a remarkable record for business volume in a short period.
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The
Vélie Carriage Co
Three Adjudged Insane Sent to Bartonville
Jason Shattuck of Rock Island aged 22 John Craig of Hampton aged 21 and Mrs Mary Keep ping of Rock Island aged 65 were adjudged insane by a commission led by Dr C E Whiteside and Dr W F Meyers on October 24. The three patients were transported to Bartonville hospital on Friday.
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Jason Shattuck
Rock Island
John Craig
Hampton
Mary Keepping
C. E. Whiteside
W. F. Meyers
Coal Valley
Bartonville Hospital
Resignation of William B McIntyre as Insurance Secretary
William B McIntyre resigns after eight years as rating secretary of the Recl Island and Moline insurance bureau to focus on health and overwork. He departs for a Pacific coast trip and receives thanks and best wishes as he ends his duties. On return, he will take up new work.
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William B McIntyre
Recl Island and
Moline Insurance ‘Bureau
Pacific Coast
McIntyre
Beregu
Mrs Gould Returns After Months Away
Mrs F W Gould has returned after a several month stay. The message notes her daughter Mrs Elizabeth New is with her and speaks to family news from the household.
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F. W. Gould
Une Deahae
Death of J. M. Hall longtime Moline resident
J M Hall aged 93 died at 1916 Sixth Avenue Moline after a fall and acute ladder trouble. He spent a life with Deere and Mansur Co and served as life deacon at First Congregational Church. Born in Maine in 1830 he married Mary O Pray and moved west settling in Aledo Rock Island then Moline. Funeral Sunday at home with Rev Paul Brown. burial Riverside.
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J. M. Hall
Sixth Avenue
Mr. Hall
Hall
Moline
Deere & Mansur Co
Illess
First Congregational Church
Mr Hall
Shapleigh
Maine
Mary O'Pray
Aledo
Rock Island
Fall
Frank P. Hall
Deere & Co
A. J
Money Recovered After Thief Caper in Rock Island
Carl Hoss of 4502 Seventh Avenue Rock Island had $400 and papers stolen by a bunco man who duped him at Niagara Falls after a drink. Police say the man captured has recovered the property and Hoss, recently arrived from Germany, left Saturday for Niagara Falls.
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Carl Hoss
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island
Niagara Falla
N. Y
Hoss
Hess
Germany
Niagara Falls
Nelson pleads guilty in burglary case tied to Brown
Magnus Nelson and rank Brown faced a burglary indictment after entering a room above Frits Heine's saloon on Third Avenue and allegedly stealing items from a man named Frank Anderson. Nelson entered a guilty plea Friday with sentence deferred as he may be a witness against Brown.
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Magnus Nelson
Rank Brown
Fragmented Overs Item Yields Sparse Clues
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a nautical topic, mentioning wind and a boat. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only vague reference to sailing terms and weather.
Langfeldt Injured Near Durant Train Wreck
Scott county report details Mr Langfeldt crossing the railway near Durant when he failed to signal a westbound train. His automobile was gripped by the locomotive pilot and wedged between wheels. He escaped with bruises and contusions after the train stopped and he freed himself.
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Tae
Spanka
Scott County
Langfeldt
Durant
Sonenih
Langfelt
Dr Griggs to Lecture in December in Three Cities
Dr Edward Howard notes Griggs plans a December lecture tour in three cities under Tri City Press club auspices. Griggs, fresh from Europe with a focus on study, returns to lecture work after Italy years ago. His schedule is booked for a year ahead and the middle west secured a single open date, with details to be announced.
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Edward Howard
Griggs
Tri City
Press Club
Europe
Italy
East
Middle West
Chicago
Tender Fat Purse to W. L. Eiteman
Williams White & Co. employees presented a pocketbook purse to foreman W. L. Eiteman as he left the shops for Oklahoma. The gift, raised by many who worked with him, acknowledged years of service and marked his final day.
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W. L. Eiteman
Williams, White & Co
Mr. Eiteman
Mosday
Oklahome
Taredes
George B. Kine
Mr. Biteman
Union Electric Telephone and Telegraph Co Board Meets in Rock Island
The board session on Friday in Rock Island produced no definite decision on improvements including an automatic exchange similar to systems in Columbus Ohio and Bronx City Iowa. The firm plans extensions into East Moline and Silvis and is consulting with village authorities on franchises.
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Union Electric Telephone and Telegraph Co
Rock Island
Columbus, C
Bronx City
East Moline
Silvis
City’s Fight Ends with Franchise Revocation Bid Defeated
The effort to revoke the company’s franchise failed after a persistent political battle. Officials report the city remains tied to the existing agreement as opponents concede defeat in the latest push.
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Violathin
Greuial
Federal Court Likely to Make Permanent City Telephone Injunction
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld an earlier ruling in the Mattesane quo warranto case, favoring the Central Union Telephone Company. A federal appeal in Chicago seeks to end city interference, with a decision expected soon to grant a permanent injunction.
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Ilinois Supreme Court
Rock Inland
Mattnesane
Central Union Telephone
Offy
Saatiere
Fas Knot Yat
Limi
Supreme Court
Dhnole
17 Specialties Demand Wedge Tactics Staged Play
The Pittsburg Post reports a request from an observer to write a play featuring 17 specialties. The goal is to craft enough material to separate or wedge apart these specialties within the production.
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Pittsburg Post
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Euch & Hulerway
East Moliner
Bome
Victor
Wim. Johnson
Edna Hoeffier
Boy
People’s Trust
Windy
Si.n.110
John Deere Bue Co
Svea Boys
VNA Wild
Rock Island Depot
Rock, Island
Augustana
Orion
Sophs
Pell Mell
Molina Freshle
Oscar P Isaacson
Isaacson
Velie CO
Bartonville
W. B. Mintyre
Eramid
DR. Griggs
NDR ‘Telephone Company
Federal Circuit ‘Court
Peoria
Heaphreys
Avfho
Shallberg
United States Circuit ‘Court of Appeals
Federal Court of Appeals
Telephone Company
the Modern Drummer
Passe Ff
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