Fire wrecks Williams, White foundry adds $10,000 loss
A disastrous blaze at Williams, White & Co. destroyed the old foundry and a new 150 foot addition, totaling a loss estimated from six to ten thousand dollars. Firemen faced delayed alarms and fought heavy flames that consumed the cupola core oven doghouse and patterns, with insurance covering the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams, White & Co
Ben Swanson
Rich" Woodyatt
Sparling
C. C. Heald
Union Malleable Ironworks
Woodyatt
Wagon Works
Heald
Union
William Bobke
D. M. Sechler Carriage Works
Mr. Heald
Foundry Doghouse
Reese
Ainsworth
Accident halts fire truck team injuring two men
The horse drawn hook and ladder truck at Central station lost its harness when a collar unsnapped. Driver Oscar Youngren and a crewmember were injured as the team veered into a tree near the Uhlmann saloon. Insurance covers the loss and repairs. building insurance totals about 50 000 dollars. Fire loss prompts shifting to other foundries for mold work as repairs begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Youngren
Central Station
Mr. Youngren
Fourteenth Street
Fifth Avenue
Uhlmann
Youngren
Sampson
Peter Ross
W. E. Stevens
Will iams White & Co Quickly Rebuild After Fire
Will iams White & Co aims to repair the foundry damage by Monday evening. They have begun repairs using in house and outside help, with Deere & Co and the Moline Pump Co providing additional foundry capacity. Two 15 ton electric cranes will be added, and a $20 gift is given to the fire department to thank their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams, White & Co
Deere & Co
Moline Pump ,Co
Manila Dispatch From Kennedy Describes Dewey Victory
Phil Kennedy, the only Moline soldier with the Manila expedition, writes of Dewey’s triumph and heavy fighting near Cavite. He recalls Spanish defenses, casualties, and insurgent attacks, notes rain and shelter tents, and expresses anger at native atrocities while awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Dewey
Manila
Phil Kennedy
Honolulu
Cavite
Pennsylvania Regiment
Colorado
California
Tam
Pennsylvania Boys
Spain
Letter from missionary brother on long Indian journey
John Swanson receives a letter from his brother O. L. Swanson, missionary in North Lakhimpur, East India. He details a seventy one mile trek from Galaghat to Laphimpur through mountainous terrain in intense heat, reporting his wife and two children are in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swanson
O. L. Swanson
North Lakhimpur
Moline Athletic Club Elects New Officers and Directors
At the annual meeting last evening J. M. Hartzell was elected president Ben Weber vice president Albert Ritter secretary Arthur Connell treasurer The officers with Ab Webber and A Samuelson form the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Athletic Club
J. M. Hartzell
Ben Weber
Albert Ritter
Arthur Connell
Ab. Webber
A. Samuelson
Dr Bull Cough Syrup Endorsed by Physicians
An advertisement touts Dr John W Bull's Cough Syrup as the best remedy for asthmatic cough. It urges buyers to purchase only the genuine product, citing medical endorsement and authenticity.
Rebecca Gilmore Wins Hog Sale Case In Circuit Court
Mrs Rebecca Gilmore sued Martin Schoonmaker to recover 183 59 for hogs sold to Wait and Fitzpatrick. Jury verdict favors Gilmore finding the buyers account overdrawn with Schoonmaker denying involvement. Captain William Davis files a cross bill amid divorce action by wife Susan F Davis. Davis denies adultery claims naming Ed Henry as corespondent and seeks custody of three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Gilmore
Martin Schoonmaker
Reynolds
Wait & Fitzpatrick
Reynolds Bank
Schoonmaker
William Davis
Susan F. Davis
Davis
Messrs
Sweeney & Walker
Ed Henry
Sick Illinois Troops Arrive at Fortress Monroe From Porto Rico
Two hundred seventy ill soldiers from the Third and Sixth Illinois regiments and other states reached Fortress Monroe Tuesday night aboard the troopship Missouri. The Sixth's roster lists sick men by company including David Madden of Company F, with notes on related sailors and naval reserves from Davenport Rock Island Moline and Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Fortress Monroe
Porto Rico
Missouri
Sixth
Corp
N. A. Cedarlos
Charlton Cropsey
United States
Santiago
William Hoyt
Big City
F. A
H. A. Schroeder
Hampton
Llinois
Navy Department
Grand Jury Reports 88 Indictments With 44 Against Dean
The grand jury delivered a report listing eighty eight indictments. Forty four target W A Dean, shoe dealer swindles in Moline. Other cases include robberies larcenies assaults and forgeries. The panel urges revoking pawn shop licenses dealing with criminals or minors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dean
Grand
Circuit Court
Moline
Hamilton
Ebenezer Drake
John Peterson
Wm. Queagan
James Flynn
Wm. Flynp
Peterson
Ben. Cundiff
John Farrand
Wm. Huffman
John Muhlemann
Ferdinand Dibbern
John Morrison
Jesse Smith
Sanel Edwards
Walker Gale
John H. Purdy
George Murray
Fred Hummer
Hattie Morrison
Gussie Hummer
Carrie Hummer
Mary Coleberg
Dora Coleberg
Arthur Larson
Grant Brown
Frank Strand
Chas Swanson
Wesley Clayton
Jesse Clayton
John Shadle
Richard McDannell
John McDannell
Lawrence Kielholtz
Harry Miller
Julius Newton
Scott County
Rock Island
Small Strike On Upper Illinois Dam Worksite
About 125 laborers worked nine hours daily moving stone along the Illinois shore opposite Duck Creek and near East Moline. Paid 1.75 dollars by Davis Co contract. A little over a dozen workers demanded 2 dollars per day and quit when refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Duck Creek
East Moline
Davis Co
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Spreads Teething Relief
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain in children. It claims to soothe the child, soften the gums, ease pain, and treat diarrhoea, priced at 25 cents a bottle and sold by druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for the brand name.
Unfortunate Women Despair to Joyless Lives
An advertisement claims Dr. Greene of Chicago offers cures for headaches backaches low spirits and other ailments in women and men. It invites readers to write for free consultation by mail and promises happiness and improved health through his treatment at 148 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
State Street
Chicago
Physicians protest hospital board ruling at city hospital
In Moline the hospital staff halted a planned staff meeting after learning the board had banned public meetings inside the hospital. The physicians adopted a resolution condemning the board’s action and vowed to send a copy to the directors. The notice also touts Hood’s as a supporter in a separate line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital
Hospital Board
Moline
Board of
Schnell Drost deal evidence unfolds in Davenport court
District court in Davenport hears testimony on the Schnell Drost case. State evidence shows Schnell paid Drost fourteen thousand dollars. seven thousand went to Mrs McDermott Drost, formerly Mrs. McDermott, who sued Schnell for seventy five thousand for seduction and breach of promise before Drost wed. Drost says six thousand was left with Mic Newcomb for safekeeping at his saloon, aiding a Newcomb suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnell-Drost
Davenpo
Schnell
Dros
Mic Newcomb
Newcomb
Drost
McDermott
Sanders
Keater House
Maline
Mes Moines
Messrs
Looney
Kelly
Nic Newcomb
Dan
Grand Opening Reception at Young & McCombs Rock Island
The Thursday evening event drew a large crowd to the Young & McCombs department store in Rock Island. Bleuer's orchestra provided music as visitors toured the showroom. Highlights included dress goods, millinery, china, cut glass, a new art department, and ornate plaques. The millinery displays and new season jackets drew special attention. the store was not selling, only showcasing their preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young & McCombs
Rock Island
Bleuer
Rock Island Court House
Spencer Square
Watch Tower Inn
Messrs. Young & Mef
Ombs
Swedish Olive lodge installs new officers for term
Officers of Swedish Olive lodge No. 583 I O O F were installed last evening with Otto C. Johnson as installing officer. New Noble Grand A W Carlson. Vice Grand Chas Almgren. Rec Sec Emil Johnson. Prem Sec Alfred Lindwall. Treasurer L P Nelson. Warden Chas Goodmanson. Conductor John Eldin. R S N G John A Carlson. L S N G Chas Friberg. R S V G Axel Holmer. L S V G Gus Burglund. O G John S Erickson. I G J A Johnson. R S Frank Dahlin. L S Otto Ohrstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Olive Lodge
Otto C. Johnson
A. W. Carlson
Chas. Almgren
Emil Johnson
Alfred Lindwall
L. P. Nelson
Chas. Goodmanson
John Eldin
John A. Carlson
N. G
Chas
R. Friberg
V. G
Axel Holmer
Racing opener at Kell's Edgington track draws big crowd
The two day meet began at Charles Kell's Edgington track with a large crowd. O W Broughton's horse won the three minute trotting race and James Hutchinson's horse won the mile race. Charley Neguk captured the half mile dash. The Natter event first heat was a dead heat. Willhite rode the winning horse in the second heat, Milan jockey. The 2:40 trot was unfinished with four heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kell
Edgington
Atendance
Witnessee
O. W. Broughton
James Hutchinson
Charley Neguk
Willhite
Milan
Fireman Starkey Killed in Freight Train Wreck
Fireman Fank Jr Starkey of Hook Island died when a locomotive engine derailed on a freight train west of Iowa City last night after a wreck on the C R T line. Fireman Starkey was the sole casualty reported in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Mainine
Iowa City
Fank Jr. Starkey
Hook Island
R. T
Secession at Sears drains village limits and taxes
The Watch Tower property and adjacent acre holdings leave Sears municipality after a village board majority votes to exclude them. Ordinance passed to revise corporate limits takes effect next meeting. trustees and President Fitzpatrick to lose village status. Property owners sign petition citing desire to avoid village taxes. H. W. Cooper and family moved into a new Sixth Avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Tower
Sears
Rock Island Union
Beare
Frank Fitzpatrick
George Montgomery
James McCarthy
Jacob Miller
Fitzpatrick
Jaco Flaherty
Richard Mansill
Harper & Robinson
Sarah Ellis
D. H. Koester
Tita Dexter
Andrew Dexter
J. S. Truedson
Israel Sjostrom
Alice Breefi
Catherine Schave
Wm. Kurch
Gottlieb George
John Lafranz
Peter Lafranz
Herman Schave
John Nelson
W. S. Hill
National Clay Co
John
Dean's Ointment Endorsed For Itching Piles In Rock Island
Rock Island citizens report fast relief from skin itching using Deans Ointment. A local farmer, F A Scott, testifies the remedy stopped the tormenting itching almost immediately after trying it and continuing briefly. Sold at Wim Clendenin's drug store with Foster Milburn Co. as U S agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dean
F. A. Scott
Five
Avenue
Dogn
Wim. Clendenin
Deans Kidney
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
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Aver's Pris
A.C. Weston
Pearl St
Laconia, N. H
Phil
Kennedy
Moline Athleticlub
D. D. Madden
Company F
Charles Williams
Norfolk
Grand Jury Report
Moline Dam
America
Eat
Hood
Ins Blood
Young & McCombs’ Department Store
Evening Dispatch
Starkey
Secession
H. W. Cooper
Sixth Avenue
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