Tragic drowning echoes in editor Walter Johnson’s death
Walter Johnson, longtime editor of the Rock Island Union, died at 4 30 Monday afternoon after a long illness linked to nervous troubles. Born in London in 1843, he guided the Union from 1868, led the TriCity Press Club, and served on local boards. He leaves a widow Ellen Head and two daughters Harriet and Marguerite, with siblings and step relatives noted.
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Rock Island High School
Mississippi
Johnson
Eliot Leigh Johnson
Fingal Hill
St Louis
Rock Island
Chipplannock
Mr Johnson
London
England
Welton
Lyons and Davenport
Davenport Democrat
Rock Island Union
Cleveland
J R Johnston
Trinity Church
Woodmen
Stamps Stolen From Wilkesbarre Post Office Safe
The Wilkesbarre post office safe was blown open this morning and about $3500 in stamps and cash stolen. Police investigate the break in and identify the time of the theft as occurring before the morning rush. No injuries reported and security is reviewing surveillance footage.
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Wilkesbarre
Moline
Permanent rupture cure offered with no pay until cure
An advertisement claims a guaranteed permanent cure for ruptures by a mystery doctor. It promises no payment until the patient is satisfied and cured, cites many testimonials and bank deposits, and lists numerous Davenport and nearby Davenport area addresses as references.
Temperance Banquet and Tri-City Ministerial Conference
About twenty Tri-City ministers met at Battle Creek sanitarium with Miss Lucy Page Gaston to discuss closer church cooperation in temperance work. Lectures by Dr Kellogg and Dr Paulson were planned for Moline with First Congregational church offering space. The gathering included a Battle Creek banquet and toasts concluding the conference.
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Tri-city
Battle Creek
Fifteenth Street
Lucy Page Gaston
Moline
Rock Island
Skinner
M. E Metzger
Dispatch
Missa Gaston
Anti-Cigarette League
Twin Cities
Miss Gaston
Gaston
Kellogg
W W Willard
First Congregational Church
Jacob Stewart
Union Molders Shot in Mob Demonstration
George W. Claussen, a union molder, was probably fatally wounded in a mob demonstration. Two special policemen escorted seven non union men from Williams White Co as a mob of over 100 followed. A dozen shots were fired and Pollard, a fellow union man, was lightly wounded.
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George W. Claussen
Williams, White & Co
Claussen
Thomas Pollard
Morrow on trial for naturalization frauds
Special to Moline Dispatch St. Louis Nov 24 A L Morrow confidential secretary to Governor Dockery was placed on trial this morning for conspiring to form citizenship certificates for men that they might vote for the...
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Moline Dispatch
St. Louis
A. L. Morrow
Dockery
Bridge to Campbell’s Island Resort Under Construction
Moline East Moline and Watertown interurban line begins work on a bridge from Watertown shore to Campbell’s Island. Concrete piers to be built in the dam, over two months anticipated for favorable weather. Wood truss span to carry summer service as island develops into a resort.
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Moline
East Moline
Watertown
Campbell’s Island
Mississippi Valley Traction Co
Rosenfield Home to House Standard Club in Rock Island
The Standard club, a revived three city social group, leases the Rosenfield residence in Rock Island. Mr and Mrs Rosenfield will live in California this winter, but the club will occupy the building beyond winter with plans to remodel into a large ballroom as membership grows. A resident steward will be hired and the club aims to become a leading tri city organization.
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Rock Island
Joseph Rosenfield
California
Tri-Cities
Woman seeks divorce on cruelty grounds
Mrs Mary Boylan of this city files for divorce from Thomas Boylan alleging extreme cruelty and drunkenness. They wed in Seneca Illinois on April 16 1883. Judge Graves issues injunction preventing disposal of household effects or withdrawal of money during the suit. Also Mrs Della M Hammerquist of Rock Island files for divorce from Gust C Hammerquist, married in Davenport on April 16 1897, accusing drunkenness and cruelty.
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Mary Boylan
Thomas Boylan
Seneca, Il
Boylan
W. C. Allen
Graves
Moline National Bank
Della M Hammerquist
Rock Island
Gust C. Hammerquist
Davenport
Hammerquist
Delays Hit Moline Filter Plant Project
The Moline filter plant faces delays due to late arrival of suction and discharge pipes expected in November but not yet received. With pipes pending, water service to the public likely won’t begin until early next year, though machinery is in place and the plant could start soon after delivery. Superintendent Wheelock remains hopeful for a start by year end.
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Wheelock Ing
Huge Trust Designed for New Electric Interurban System
A large trust plans a new electric interurban line, aimed at connecting major cities and expanding transit options. Officials and investors anticipate rapid development and regional impact on commerce and commuting.
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NEW Electric
Mississippi Valley Traction plans extensions to Sterling Geneseo
The Mississippi Valley Traction Co filed a $600000 trust deed with Illinois Trust and Savings Bank to cover bonds and take over the Moline East Moline Water town interurban. Officers are C H Deere, Joshua Hale, and B F Peek. Next season may see extensions toward Port Byron, Geneseo, and Rock River, with routes considered to Sterling or toward Erie Cordova Albany or Fulton.
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Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Mississippi Valley Traction Co
Moline, East Moline & Watertown
Watertown
Mississippi Valley Co
Campbell's Island
Sterling
Geneseo
C. H Deere
Joshua Hale
B F. Peek
Port Byron
East Moline
Genes
Black Suffering Wounds Delays Boston Encampment Plan
Commander in Chief John C. Black of the Grand Army of the Republic arrived in Boston to organize the next annual encampment. He required a chair to exit the train due to old battle wounds, presided over meetings, and planned a conference with committee chairs and railroad agents to decide the encampment date, possibly moving it to August. Arrivals included Col. Eben B. Fenton and Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Scott, among others.
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Boston
Mass
John C. Black
Grand Army of the Republic
W. W. Blackmar
Black
Hotel Vendome
Eben B. Fenton
Detroit
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
Thomas W. Scott
Illinois
Charles A. Partridge
Charles Barrows
Removal of Houseboats Along River Front Urged by City Leaders
Chief of Police Kittilsen reports Mayor Skinner instructed to end the houseboat practice along the riverfront. Officials emphasize removing the houseboats from the waterway area and restoring order on the riverside.
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Kittilsen
Skinner
Schneider Takes Bankruptcy Law Rock Island Merchant
George Schneider of Rock Island has filed for voluntary bankruptcy with assets of 21000 and liabilities of 28000. He served as secretary of the Retail Merchants Association and as a city supervisor, previously running a grocery and later a shoe business. Creditors initiated proceedings with J W Warr slated to reply, but a default is expected and the action will proceed.
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George Schneider
Rock Island
Schneider
Retail Merchants Association of
J .W. Warr
Plow Co.. Record Shipment Leaves Moline by Rail
A Burlington line train of thirty cars carries exclusively Moline Plow Co. goods from Moline to New York for a dealer in South America. The 1500 boxes average 700 pounds each, with a single packer loading 90 plows in ten hours, marking one of the largest daily shipments from Moline.
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Moline Plow Co
Moline
Burlington Road
New York City
South America
Moline Cereal Factory Opens at Runge Building
J C Waugh launches a unique cereal factory at 1618 Fifteenth Street Moline cooking corn meal wheatlet graham oat meal and scrapper. The process uses a patent cooker molds and wrapped sweets ensuring cleanliness. Production adapts to climate with a winter only schedule and prior success at Lincoln Nebraska.
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J. C. Waugh
Runge
Fifteenth Street
Mr. Waugh
Lincoln
Neb
New Time Card Adopted for Mercer County Branch
A new time card took effect on the Mercer county branch of Island Monday. Three trains daily connect Rock Island with Cable and Sherrard, departing Rock Island at 6:46 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., with arrivals at Cable around 4:55 p.m. and Sherrard at 5:46 p.m. A morning train leaves Sherrard at 6:00 a.m. and Cable at 7:00 a.m., reaching Rock Island at 8:46 a.m. The second morning train schedule is incomplete in the readable text.
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Mercer County
Island
Rock Island
Sherrard
Rocky Island
Coer
Boy's Life Burned in Lamp Accident
A boy suffered burns when gasoline used in a lamp caused an explosion. The incident occurred after kerosene was mistakenly filled in the lamp leading to a dangerous flare up.
Fire and Death At 740 Thirteenth Street Home
A lamp explosion caused a fatal blaze at 740 Thirteenth Street last evening. Fred Owens, 13, died at City Hospital after burning, and his parents Mrs. and Mr. Owens suffered severe burns but are expected to survive. The fire damaged interior rooms and furniture, sparked by gasoline used in a lamp. An inquest was held this afternoon.
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David Owens
Nona
Morris
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