Newcomb Found Not Guilty in Davenport Cash Case
Jury in Davenport District Court returns a not guilty verdict for Nic Newcomb the Davenport saloonkeeper who faced Dan Drost of Rock Island over a $6000 cash bundle entrusted to Newcomb. Defense contends Drost used Newcomb as a scapegoat while Looney & Kelly acted as go-betweens in a disputed settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Dan Drost
Rock Island
Nic Newcomb
Newcomb
Prost
Chicago
Atlantic
Harper House
Pont Atkinson
Ferra Tal
Nic
Drost
Chamberlin
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Praised By Elk Hart Barbershop Dr.
A lengthy testimonial from Geo Towman of Main and Franklin streets lauds Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a cure for kidney ailments. He describes years of pain and failed treatments, notes rapid improvement within days, and claims to have recommended the remedy to over thirty customers. Boxes cost 80c, available at druggists and Wm Clendenin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Elkhart
Indiana
Geo. Towman
Main
Franklin Streets
Moline
Asur
Clendenin
John Morain
Wasp to Train Illinois Sailors on Lake Michigan
Secretary Long assigns the Wasp to Lake Michigan for training Illinois sailors after Illinois congressmen secured the concession. Eleven naval militiamen from Moline, Alton, and Quincy are called to join the crew to bring the vessel to the lake with expenses and salary covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tars
Ilinois
Secretary Long
Navy Department
Wasp
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Washington
Long
Clinois
St Lawrence and Welland
Shaffner
Nipe Bay
Jorge Jugn
Miles
Porto Rico
Ulorg
Cramps
Columbia
J Iarses Ladue
New York
Norfolk
Porter
Moline
Alton
Quincy
Election Law Case Indicts School Election Judges
In Cordova Oct 10 issue under Election Law Case Vandeburg and Haney, judges of a school election on Aug 1 1898 in district No 1, were indicted for refusing votes of Malléry Eby and Quick. They allegedly voted first and then were refused a second time according to the poll list. VERITAS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Sth
Vandeburg and Haney
Malléry, Eby
Quick
Said
Veritas
Nature's remedy for looseness of the bowels
An advertisement notes Dr. Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry sold as a natural cure for intestinal looseness. It promotes the product as a handy household remedy and health adjunct.
Coroner’s Jury Finds Starkey Died In Rail Wreck
A coroner’s jury in Rock Island rules that railway fireman J. Frank Starkey died in the Iowa City freight wreck due to an open switch and a misaligned coupling pin placed by unknown persons with criminal intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Starkey
Rock Island
Iowa City
Deorns Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching
Ad claims universal relief from itching piles with Deorns Ointment. The pitch asserts it is absolutely safe and guarantees results for all ages and classes.
Pure Blood Promise Burdock Bitters Health Claim Card
A brief product claim notes that burdock blood bitters promote pure blood and tone and invigorate the whole system. The terse item advertises health benefits without medical evidence.
Miss Mahon's speech stirs WCTU convention vote
Miss Mary E Metzgar renounces temple bid as Louise S Rounds is elected president of the Illinois W C T U at Elgin. Marie C Brehm Englewood and Mary A Mahon Moline push for a temple stance while Carse criticizes dropping the temple issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Carse
Elgin
Carse
Mary EK. Metzgar
Temple
Marie C. Brehm
Englewood
Mary A. Mahon
Moline
Ilinos Wlc T, UU
Miss Brehin
Miss Mahon
Evanston
Amelia E. Sanford
Bloomington
Irs
Helen Hood
Watch Tower
Amelia Cram
Hillsboro
8S. F
State Union
State Treasury
Ada Kepley
Effingham
Johnson
Harvey
Parmelia C. Mahon
National Executive Committee
Matilda B. Carse
Louise S. Rounds
Miss Brehm
Illinois W C T U Dodges Temple Question at Convention
In Saturday Evening's Dispatch the Illinois W C T U dodged the Temple issue by tabling a resolution to require $300000 Temple trust bonds. The 85 to 105 vote reflected a near split, leaving the Temple stance unresolved until Illinois delegates vote at the national convention in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois W. C. T. U
Illinois
St. Paul
Dixon Resigns From Postal Telegraph Office
Miss Martie Dixon resigns after two years of service as head of the Postal Telegraph office in Moline. Her work built up the local business and earned a reputation for accuracy and courtesy. She will move to Chicago to seek future employment. Will be succeeded by Miss Sudduth of Newton, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martie Dixon
Miss Oison
Chicago
Sudduth
Newton
Iowa
Miss Dixon
Opera House capital plans move forward by local backers
Blanks to act as commissioners to solicit subscriptions to a new opera house company were signed by C. H. Deere C. F Hemenway and C. T. Josephson and sent to the Springfield secretary of state. A $40 000 to $50 000 capital stock is contemplated with Deere and Hemenway leading the effort. Third avenue frontage valued at 6000 by Hemenway and 2000 by Deere forms part of the expected holdings. Plans by Frank McClure and Architect Wolf show a six story building with ground entrance a raised theatre foyer an elevator and frontages. The size will be decided after incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemenwas
Deere
Third Avenue
Hemenway
B. H. Quick Hardware
Prospect
Sailor Punished After Misconduct On Marietta Crew
Gus Franzen, longtime sailor, served on the VU 8 8 Marietta and was the only punished member among many from Moline for misconduct. He allegedly deserted a shore party, drank, and faced a general court martial. He was sentenced to navy prison in Boston, later reportedly commuted to a dishonorable discharge and beaching in Boston. Joseph Nadler travels to Des Moines, Iowa, for a few days on behalf of the Moline Flow company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Franzen
Marietta
Navy
Boston
Joseph Nadler
Dex Moines
Iowa
Moline, Flow Company
Bolton case to be carried to higher court in school age dispute
The Moline board of education votes to appeal the Bolton mandamus case to the appellate court, arguing that pupils reaching the required age should not be admitted after the fall term. State's Attorney Searle supports the board, citing statutes on school regulations. A March term hearing is anticipated, with enrollment data for September reported and a La Fayette Day plan to raise funds for a La Fayette monument in Paris.
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Board of Education
la Fayette
Ceal
John S. Bolton
Moline Board of Education
Moline Board
Circuit Court
Searle
Moline
Gest
Bolton
Cox
South Moline
Verd. W. Peck
U. S
Paris
United States
Moline Central Street Railway Rumor Denied
The Dispatch reports no sale or formal proposal to absorb the Moline Central street railway into the Tri-City syndicate. General Manager Lardner states no deal has been consummated and no proposition has been received by the syndicate from Central officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Central Street Railway
Tri-City
Central People
Dispatch
Lardner
Back From Alaska Akin to Klondike Echoes in Moline
George Carstens returns from Alaska with T I Stanley after a rough Klondike winter report. He says miners face discouragements and little prospect of quick riches, noting older stampedes in Australia and California suggest greater gold potential elsewhere. Stanley reportedly holds two claims but neither has paid off yet. both seek assurance of a stake before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carstens
Rock Island Alaska Mining Company
Moline
Klondike
Carstens
T. I. Stanley
Peoria
Stanley
Chienzo
George
California
List of unclaimed letters at Moline post office
Post office at Moline Rock Island County Illinois lists unclaimed letters for week ending Oct 0. Names include D W Bousley Geo F Baine F C Carlson Charles Hall Mrs Lusada Joy Chas Jones W B Linden A Lundine Otto Charles Nordstrom Nils Palmler Nils Paquin L N Powell W M Stywart Francis Seaburg Alffred Smith Mrs W J Smith Frank Stromberg Chas Stone Tommey Taylor W E Tagge John Vance Fred Wheelock Mrs E Wendt A H. In calling for letters please say advertised and give date of list. GEO H McKinley P M
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Moline
Rock Island County
Illinois
Bousley
D. W. Baine
Geo. F. Carlson
F. C. Dallas
Charles. Hall
Lusada
Joy
Chas. Jones
W. B. Linden
A. Lundine
Otto. Nordstrom
Charles. Palmler
Nils. Paquin
L. N. Powell
W. M. Stywart
Francis. Sea
Remarkable Cure Promised for Female Weakness Disclosed
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a universal cure for female weakness. It features testimonials from Mrs. Amos V. Dell of Jersey City Heights and claims improved energy, reduced leucorrhea, and recovery from prostration after taking the remedy. Dr. Greene offers free consultation at 148 State Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Greene
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Worst Lookéy & Kelly
Metzgar
Rounds
Postal Telegraph
Evening Dispatch
Cornwallis
Yorktown
John Swanson
District No
C. F. Hemenway
E. Heimbeck
Messrs. Hemenway
Heimbeck
A. J. Smith
The
Tri-City Railway Co
Alaska
Walter Baker & CO
Walter
Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Fifth Ave
Opp
Plambeck Bldg
Pharmaceutica
Warren Street
Cold 'S
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