Deep Waterway Bond Plan Aims to Cut State Taxes
Senator Landee reports a $20 million bond plan to build a deep waterway from Chicago toward the Mississippi. Estimated 150 200 thousand horsepower of water power would flow to the state, generating at least $2 million annually, possibly more, to service bonds and fund state expenses. The proposal claims tax relief for residents after debt is paid.
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Chicago
Mississippi
F A Landee
Springfield
Senate
House
Senator Landee
Ilinois
Milnels Central Railroad
Major Henry A Rust Helped Build First Rock Island Bridge
Major Henry A Rust, known to older residents, arrived in Rock Island from the north aboard the steamer Weyerhaeuser. He served as chief clerk for engineers on the first Mississippi River bridge at this point, a frame structure completed in 1855. Rust later enlisted in the Twenty seventh Illinois Infantry, was promoted major for meritorious service, and after the war returned to Chicago to work with the American Bridge Co. He helped build bridges for the Rock Island and Peoria Railway Co. and was a benefactor of the Chicago University with a $60 000 donation.
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Henry A Rust
Rock Island
Weyerhaeueer
S. S. Davis
Rust
Mississippi
Twenty-seventh
Illinois Infantry
B. Buford
Buford
E. H. Bowman
D. B. Sears
Bowman
Chicago
American Bridge Co
Rock River
Rock Island and
Peoria Railway Co
Chicago University
Repairs on Carrs Dam in Rock Island Make Progress
Under supervision of the U S engineers office Carrs dam on Rock Island just east of Watch Tower is being repaired. A perceptible pool level change has occurred. reports of raising the dam two feet are unfounded. Major S Riche assures no flood damage to nearby property. The top is worn, boards added to restore height but still below original limit. potential future power project discussions may influence plans. A five foot channel cut through the pool at the test of the Carr dam is noted.
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Carre Dam
Rock Island
Carrs Dam
Torinmeor
Plana
van Serums Island
Howe
Meese
Upper Mississippi
Moline
Upper Misatasippi Association
Port Byron Pastor Resigns to Lead Beardstown Church
The Rev W B R Shaw resigns after years as pastor of the Port Byron Congregational Church, now with 150 members, to accept a call at Beardstown. He plans transfer to the Springfield association after missing Rock River convention duties. No successor named yet.
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W BR Shaw
Congregational
Port Byron
Beardstow
Mr Shaw
Rock River
Springfield Association
Shaw
Riverfront Park to Receive Trees and Bridge Upgrade
City council authorizes tree planting in Sylvan Park this fall while a Rock River bridge repair begins at once with replanking and new lumber. A flagman or gates required at Second street crossing. Twentieth avenue water main upgrade approved at an estimated cost of 1268.83.
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Sylvan Park
Rock River Bridge
Rock Island
Burlington
Secondstreet
Twentieth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Neal Meets Governor Cummins Over Davenport Unrest
Davenport reform attorney C W Neal met Governor Cummins in Des Moines seeking removal of Dr Henry Matthey from the state board of health amid mob activity in Davenport. The governor reportedly said he had no legal right to intervene. The August Wentz post noted resolutions praising Neal and condemning Davenport mob actions.
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C W Neal
Davenport
Cummins
Des Moines
Neal
Shr
Matthey
Dora Motnes
Kemmerer
Wentz
Captain Neal
Amusement Co Seeks City License for New Theater Venture
H. M Clark and Company petition the city council for a license to open moving picture and illustrated song entertainment in the vacant storeroom at Mayer block Fourth avenue east of Fifteenth street formerly Bee Hive. The request was referred to the compensation committee. project aims to operate during the theatre season.
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Bee Hive
Fourth Avenue
Mayer
Fifteenth Atrest
H. M Clark & Co
Edward Jensen Dies After Forty Years at Rock Island Arsenal
Edward Jensen of Rock Island dies Sunday after a month long illness from bronchitis and pneumonia. Born May 10 1832 in Christiana Norway he came to America in 1867 and worked forty years in Rock Island arsenal blacksmith shops. Survived by wife and three sons.
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Edward Jensen
Rock Island
Christiana
Norway
America
Rock Island Arsenall
East Moline to Build Standpipe and Pumping Station
The East Moline City Council ordered bids for a standpipe and pumping station to jumpstart a suburb water system. Two acres at Ninth Street head are sold by East Moline Land Co for 2500 dollars and land ownership disputes were resolved by presenting Rosa’s prior agreement.
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East Moline
East Moline Land Co
Chicago
Ladd
Ninth Street
George W Rosa
I Pope
John Moeller Dies at 93 in Coal Valley
John Moeller age 93 died Sunday in Coal Valley. Born in Mecklenburg Germany August 1814 he was the oldest man in the area and active until about ten days before his death. He came to America and Coal Valley in 1866. His wife preceded him eleven years ago. He leaves three children 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
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John Moeller
Coal Valley
Mecklenburg
Germany
America
Panay warns against quick judgment and slander
In this Boston Post piece titled Panay, the author cautions readers to guard against harsh gossip about someone accused of shameful deeds. The poem urges kindness over suspicion, noting that misjudging the innocent harms reputations and that even with bad outcomes some acts deserve mercy.
Davenport Lawyer Flees Mob After Threats and Arrest
W. Neal, Davenport attorney, escaped a threatening street mob October 17 and left for Des Moines after declaring ten days away best. He pleaded guilty in police court to carrying concealed weapons, fined five dollars plus costs. A second mob followed him to the Masonic temple. Rumor says the assault case against Dr A Richter may be dropped. Friends purchase a gold-headed cane to replace the damaged one, with presentation pending.
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C. W. Neal
Davenport
Des Moines
A. Richter
T. H. Kemmerer
Real Estate Transfers Across Rock Island Moline Areas
Oct 18 19 transfers include Gan to Warner lot 14 15 block 2 College Heights Rock Island $1500. Numerous deeds list lots in Acme Moline Brighams Cordova and Hampton additions with prices from $1 to $10000 plus. Names include Simonson McNamara Ashdown Skinner Fitch and McKeever among others with quit claim and trust deeds recorded reflecting urban property activity.
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Christopher Gannon
Jas. G. Warner
College Heights
Rock Island
Nourse & Walker
Neb. Hokinson
Acme
Moline
Henry J Simmons
Mary A. Simmons
Aleu Oy
Jackson
Church Heira
Julius Grymonprez
K. P
Port Byron
H Ashdown
Chas
EB. Ashdown
John Mage
John
William Heany
Annie E. Cosner
Anne E Scott
Donahoo & Cosner
East Moline
Jas
McNamara
E. B McKeever
Fairmount Add
Guyer White and Pope
Fred
Ella M Wood
Chase Pratt
SBE
Sprague
Wm MecHairy
Porter Skinner
Chas P Skinner Et al
Candee's Place
Chas P Skinner
Candee's
Anna Goldman
Herman J Zeuch
Cutler & Stoddard
Maud F Applegarth
Henry R Fitch
Hampton
Julius H Calsen
Patrick Wynn
Osborne
Chas E Ashdown
Wm H Ashdown
Old Town of
Wm. H Ashdown
Lewis Taylor
N O Thomas
Robt. H
Ada Johnson
Wm. E. Heany
John W Heany
Dempsey
Admr
Ann
Alfred A. Russell
J. D. Metsgar
Ney
Belle and
Louis Bermstein
Harry M Schrever
Lower Add
Maud
Edward M. Applegarth
Henry R. Fitch
Lafayette Bateman
Omer
Bateman
Was
Wes
Gottlich Zwicker
Caroline Johnson
Rock
Tal
Pure Food Show Outcomes and Future Prospects
The Pure Food Show ran October 3 to 12 under Retail Merchants' Association. Promoters expect at least an even financial result. some accounts remain unsettled. Overall it was a success, though another show is unlikely this year. Merchants may revive the event as an annual occasion when conditions improve.
Louis Beck Returns to Silence Rumors
Louis Beck denies reports of his death and disappearance. He says he is all right at home after being rumored dead in seven states. He was last seen downriver near Muscatine fishing for crappies, not missing.
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Louis Beck
Louis
Muscatine
Victim Fatally Injured Stealing Ride in Sheffield Yards
James Gleason of Geneseo was killed in the Sheffield yards when a westbound Rock Island freight struck him as he tried to ride the train. He died during surgery after his left leg was crushed and amputated near the body. Survived by three sisters and four brothers. born August 8, 1877.
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James Gleason
Geneseo
Sheffield
Rock Island Road
Bureau
Gleason
Hammond Hospital
Governor Deneen Missed Upper Mississippi River Talks
Governor Charles Deneen could not attend the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association sessions, citing urgent state matters in the Illinois Central turmoil and national focus on waterways development. Illinois figures like Senator A J Hopkins and Congressman William Lorimer attended, joined by engineers, geologists, and officials from Iowa and Minnesota at the Quincy meeting.
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Charles Deneen
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Illinois
Roosevelt
Auxiliary pumping station to protect Deere plant water supply
The Deere & Co. plant adds a 2000 gallon per minute auxiliary pump with a 200 horsepower motor to draw water from the slough and feed riverfront mains. Three power sources ensure operation during fire, with a clay conduit underground line for fireproofing. The project aims to shield the city and nearby factories from water shortages during blazes.
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Deere& Co
Deere
Arsenal Bridge
Deere & Co
River Front
Furaine
People’s Power Co
Moline Wagon Co
Auction Notice for Rock Island Property Sale
Public sale notice cites execution from Rock Island County Circuit Court. George W. Walker is named debtor. lands and fixtures in Columbia Park addition Rock Island allotted to satisfy judgment. Sale to expose all title and interest to the described lots and blocks at a scheduled time.
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Circuit Court
Rock Island County
George W. Walker
Hartford
George W. Swaikac
Seachba
Bieckes
Pioek Feateliys
Sibel
George Pozeee
Asa Aaa
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Frank Hosteick
Muorocre
Plainfield
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Cleveland
Western
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Saskatchewan
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Uncle Sam
S Riche
Atlanta Constitution
Riverfront
Reform Crusaders
Flannery
Deckers
Dubuque
Upper Miselomippi River
Another Amusement CO
Arsenal
Vais
Panay
Boston Post
Deneen
Hopkins
Senator Hopkins
A. J. Hopkins
City
Wm. Lorimer
Lyman E Cooley
Quincy
W. J. McGhee
Washington
Inland Waterways Commisson
Iowa
Paul Ar
Maser Joh
Maine
Pty
Stetegtr
Atlee
New York
Consolidated Exchange
Fulton Rogers & Co
Broadway
New York City
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