Exposition Day Weather and Tri City Train Draw
The Omaha exposition on Oct 26 saw a noon arrival of the Tri-City special train after a delayed start. Mayor Swensson and President Wattles spoke briefly. Otto's Davenport band performed in the Illinois and Iowa buildings. Attendance reached 22,090 that day, lifting total admissions to 2,305,038 since opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Foater
Omaha
Swensson
Mc Jine
Wattles
Otto
Davenport
Illinois
Iowa
A. T. Foster
Omaha Bee
Nob
Tri-City
Mayors Medill
Rock Island
Baker
Moores
Svea
Moline
S. F. Smith
Mayor Moores
Medill
Ficke
Tlack
Tri-Cities
Mississippi Valley
Captain Wasson's Wrath Stirs LeClaire River Row
LeClaire residents recount a late Thursday night clash between river captains I H Wasson and Walter Hunter with Ed Cunster seizing the attacker. Hunter and Cunster escaped injury, no arrests recorded, and old rivalries surface as Wasson’s long career and resignation from the Moline prompt scrutiny.
Joyous wedding at 221 Third Avenue with Day Nelson union
The marriage of John Day of Peters Day Co to Amanda Nelson was celebrated at the bride’s home 221 Third avenue with over seventy guests, forty relatives, and a grand supper. The couple will reside at 221 Third avenue starting housekeeping, with Day already a partner at Peters Day Co and half-owner of Sylvan Ice Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relati
Rome
Mara
Anna Nelson
Third Avenue
John Day
Peters, Day & Co
Amanda Nelson
Arto Nelson
J. L. Murphy
Helen Day
Albert Nelson
Day
Day & Nelson
Ice Dealers
Charles Nelson
Harmes
Mra. Day
Lts
Henry Anthony
Williams, White & Co
Migs Tinie
Oh Mic Ae
Herman Lage
Fourth Avenue
Grief Vn Davenport
Lage
Anthony
Fifth Avenue
Marriage Licenses in Illinois Regions
John G. Sharray of Joliet and Ma E. Dailey of Rock Island granted license. John Day and Amanda Nelson of Moline, Howard Chuck and Dollie Van Myate of Moline, and John S W Iects with Graze 8p of Rock Islands listed in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Wilt County
Ma E. Dailey
Rock Island
John Day
Amanda Nelson
Moline
Howard Chuck
Dollie van and
Myate
John’ S
Williects
Rock Islands
New Electric Plant At Williams White And Co Foundry
An electric plant is being installed to power the crane and two new cranes at Williams White and Co foundry. The foundry will resume early next week with orders crowded and many rush jobs delayed by fire. A 12 ton cupola will replace the old 10 ton unit, and Rock Island Arsenal has placed a several thousand dollar machinery order to be delivered in ten weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Est
Ise
Olinoia
Rock Island
Niagara
Republic
Jns
Hennepin Canal
America
A. T. Foster
Williams, White & Co
Rock Island Arsenal
Court Hearings and Verbal Testimony Reported in Local Circuit
Tuesday and Thursday sessions in the circuit court featured divorce testimony between William and Efe Kerler with the wife accused of eluding the husband. The Matson case involved allegations that Ernest abused his wife. John A. Purdy faced forgery charges with W. Manuel. both implicated in passing a district manager's check to Chicago. The jury found Purdy not guilty and released him. The Dean embezzlement case drew many local shoe merchants as W. J. A. Meyers and Emerson Cook relations surfaced over a scheme to misroute goods and conceal payments, with Cook the affected party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
William Kerler
Efe C. Kerler
Daigle Matson
Ernest Matson
Moline
Ernest
John A. Purdy
W. Manuel
Singer Sewing Machine Co
L. A
Allars
Purdy
W. A. Dean
Dean
W. J. A. Meyers
Hannibal, Mo
Express Office
Meyers
Express Company
Emerson Cook
Death By Live Wire Questions Ocken Case
John Ocken died when a live Davenport telephone wire touched a live light wire causing a fatal current estimated at 2500 volts. Relatives remain unlocated as authorities consider burial options and a possible county charge for expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ocken
Davenport
Joe
Oeken
Potter
Weir Company Proposal For Weir Plow Factory At Averyville
The Averyville village board proposed inducements to Martin Kingman for locating the Weir Plow factory in Averyville a Peoria suburb. The plan would abate village taxes and provide 250 dollars yearly water support in return the factory must accept within ten days and operate seven months yearly. The piece questions constitutionality and fairness of offering subsidies to new businesses within village limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averyville
Martin Kingman
Peoria Herald
Peoria
Kingman
Ita Limita
Reorganization of Bridge and Terminal Company Nears
Chicago capitalists plan a major reorganization of the Bridge and Terminal company builders of the Crescent bridge. A vote on new capital and a revised board is expected in the next fortnight, with a Chicago meeting likely. Inducements point to a potential St Louis Peoria and Northern extension toward Davenport Clinton route in discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Capitalista
Bridge and Terminal Company
Crescent Bridge
Chicago
Davenport Republican
J. W. Gates
Pxssures Ao
St. Louis, Peoria & Northern
Davenport
Peoria
Clineon
Blair
St. Lois
Peoria & Northern
Clinton
St. Toms & Peoria
Peace Commission Work and Spain’s Yield Predicted
A high official says the United States will press Spain to grant every demand before Paris. Spain must yield in time, likened to a sick man in business. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters touted as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion, restoring digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Spain
Lke
Oshkosh and Stevens Point rail line incorporation filed
Articles of incorporation filed in Madison to form a Oshkosh and Stevens Point railroad company. TM Alb Schaeffer of Milwaukee and J W Edwards of Winneconne organize a line between the two cities about seventy miles long tapping central potato belt. Charter secured and plans mention potential alignment and local investors.
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Stevens
Point
Wis
Madison
Alb Schaeffer
Winnevonne
Oshkosh
Pat Tato
Surgeons Remove Rib to Cure Liver Abscess
Frank Moody of Cordon, a 30 year old father of three, was operated on at Moline city hospital after two years of illness. Surgeons Arp Bradford Paul and Wessel removed a rib to access the liver and evacuated about a pint of fetid pus. Moody’s condition improves but final outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moody
Moline City Hospital
Arp
Bradford and
Paul
Rock Island
Wessel
Obituary notices from Rock Island area deaths
Multiple obituaries and notices: Oscar Gustafson, 24, died at city hospital after mild illness typhoid fever. James Campbell, known as Jimmy Campbell, longtime Rock Island resident died after two years of ill health. Emma F. Peters aged 42 died Bright's disease. Mrs. Audley G. Butler born Adelia Vesey, Muscatine native, eight children. Isaac F. Morgan died in Farlin. pension and legal notes interspersed.
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Oscar Gustafson
City
Henury County
Deere & Co
Sweden
Hen County
Henry County
Christian Goodmanson
Campbell
James Campbell
Rock Island
Ireland
Jimmy” Campbell
John
Annie
Thomas
Marcella Kurth
James
Joseph
Audley G. Butler
Muscatine
Lawrence
Fred B
Frank P. Mitchell
Des Moines
A. G. Smith
Kallona
Bessie L
Edith O
Stevens Fight to Settle Debts Delays Prosecution Odds
Stevens works to raise funds to satisfy claims while agents, bondsmen, and adjusters debate the best path forward. Some bondsmen push for payment, others contest or delay action, as four city adjusters assess risk. A rumor of arrest fades. settlement timing hinges on bonds and future business. Also, C Bobke buys the Chris Reece saloon at 014 Railroad avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Sid
Atkinson Park
J. W.atkinson
Atkinson
J. D. Metzgar
C. Bobke
Chris, Reece
Railroad Avenue
Imitation Praise For Deans Kidney Pills Declares Local Claim
The Rock Island area hears claims that Deans Kidney Pills cure kidney troubles and kidney complaints. Mrs Huthmnaker of Twenty first Street cites her mother's five year kidney issues improving after using the remedy, though the letter notes the pills and the testimony may be promotional in nature.
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Rock Island
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Wasson
Skippers
LeClaire
Port Byron
Ed Cnatler
Freman
le Claire
Ohio River
Rock
Hunter
Dimock, Gould & Co
Captain Wasson
Beat
Nelson Nuptial
Anthony Lage
Circuit Court
Ford
Ely
Alfred Wee
Jre Fries
Hart Street
Brooklyn
the Weir Company
Mally
Joslin
W. E.vaylor
M. Magill
Cchicago
St. Louis
Peoria & Northern Line
New Railway
Wisconsin
Joan
Set
Piaets Roel Rik
Ric
Morgan R
E. E. Morgan
Isaac F. Morgan
Farlin
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Xsi
Town
Wah
J. Ww. Morgan
Spavens
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