Derailment at LeClaire: Burlington Train Wreck Injures Passengers
Passenger train No 50 on the Burlington derailed near LeClaire after an open switch. Fireman Wardell suffered a head injury, Howard of Shute Montana was internally injured, and the smoker and engine were wrecked. The crash blocked tracks for hours while responders aided the injured and removed debris. Conductor George Cuddy escaped injury by grabbing guardrails as the shock hit.
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Burlington, Road
le Claire
Howard
Shute, Mont
Wardell
Cascine
Mississippi
W W Bailey
LeClaire
George Cuddy
Assessment rates set for river cities by UPIA
The Upper Mississippi Improvement association adopted a new assessment schedule for cities along the river. Payments scale by population with ranges from 10 to 75 dollars. towns under 2000 pay 10, 2000 to 10000 pay 20, towns 16000 to 30000 pay 0, and larger cities 75. The executive committee includes John Schafferd Port Byron Frank Cool Cordova George Crawford Hampton and James Britton Andalusia.
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Upper
Frank Cool
Cordova
George Crawford
Hampton
James Britton
Andalusia
Material on Hand for Big Aqueduct Across Green River
Government crews have hauled sand gravel and crushed stone to Mile 23 of the Hennepin canal feeder for the upcoming concrete aqueduct across Green River. Four months of work have moved 208 trains, each with 20 cars, totaling 4,160 cars of material for winter use on bridges and concrete structures near Rock River and Colona.
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Hennepin Canal
Green River
Een River
Rock River
Colona
Arsenal Setback in Sterling Fire
Rock Island Arsenal suffers a serious setback from a destructive fire at the John Peck gunstock factory in Sterling. The plant was destroyed with losses about 14500 dollars while insurance covers only 3500. The origin is unknown, with possible spontaneous combustion or incendiary causes. Thousands of gun stocks for both Germany and the United States were burned, and Peck plans to rebuild as four large contracts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
John Peck
Sterling
Uncle Sam
Winchester Company
Peck
Unite States
Rocksland Arsenal
Springfield
Cable Plano Company of
Chicago
Eight of shipwrecked crew picked up alive
The second boat from the wrecked French bark Connetable de Richemont was rescued yesterday. It carried eight crew members who were alive but nearly starved after twelve days without food.
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Honolulu
Connetable de Richemont
Howe and Burgston Adverts Bargains Open Oct Thirty
The Union store promotes a ten day sale starting Friday Oct 30 with low prices on fleeced wrap garments vests pants cotton batts bleached muslin spool thread hooks and eyes blankets and dress goods. Big discounts emphasize value versus higher rivals at Market Square.
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Lonsdale
Howe & Burgston
Market Square
Stock jobbing scheme sparked copper shut down
Helena reports Montana Ore Purshasing Co chief Augustus Heinze counters Amalgamated Copper Co actions as stock manipulation aimed by Wall Street speculators led by H. H. Rogers. President William Scallon of Anaconda Copper Co rebuts Heinze linking Clancy decision to Northern Securities ruling and clarifies rights and transfers. In Natick yards, 74 year old William H. Sherman killed by Rock Island train while mailing letters. coroner’s inquest to determine cause. Six children survive the widowed traveler with extensive career as a teacher and leader in Rapids City and Moline communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Augustus Heinze
Montana Ore Purchasing Co
Amalgamated Copper Co
Heinze
Wall Street
H. H. Rogers
Amalgamated Copper C4
Clancy
Northern Securities
William Scallon
Anaconda Copper Co
Heinze Peffers
Northern Securities Co
William H Sherman
Rock Island
Moline
Natick
Sherman
Clyde Adams
Hunt
L. D Punn
E. B Knox
James McCullough
Joliet
Homer Hall
Natick Yards
Michigan
Minots
Rapids City
Aida
Colorado
River Road
Adams
Fred Sherman
East Moline
Ill
W. H
Ely Balm Claimed To Cure Tarrh and Fever
A letter from Rev. R. M. Bentle praises Ely Bros Cream Balm. He reports eight years of use with great relief from a lingering tarrrh and fever and requests more supplies with a note about quick and permanent cures. The message reflects strong customer endorsement and a purchase request.
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Ely Bros
Ely
R. M
Catarreit
Atizone
Ged
Ill I O O F Grand Lodge Encampment Plans in Illinois
Springfield I O O F lodges and grand lodge officers prepare for the Illinois grand lodge meeting in the state house Springfield November 17 to 20. Rail rates have been arranged and about 2500 delegates plus visitors are expected for sessions in Representatives hall and the senate chamber.
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Springfield
Grand Lodge
Representatives
Senate Chamber
Rebekahs
Rebekah Assembly
Emma Simmerman
Eva R. Whitley
Belle Wolf
Ella Reeve
Bila
Able
Bryan to receive 50000 from Bennett estate in trust
New Haven Conn Oct 22 Wil Him Jennings Bryan to get 50000 from estate of Philo S Bennett a tea merchant. The widow Mrs Bennett contests the will. Bryan says he would give the money to education if the bequest is personal. He read letters of Bennett showing admiration.
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New Haven
Conn
Jennings Bryan
Philo S. Bennett
Bryan
Tastator
Cleveland
Bennett
Bennet
Campaign Times
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
New York
Harned & Von Maur to Close Peoria Branch
Harned and Von Maur announce the Peoria store will close due to unsuccessful efforts to secure suitable quarters. Since the building was sold they tried to remodel a Davenport style department store but failed, so stock will be closed out and operations moved to Davenport. The Davenport firm, since 1887, operates a large self contained plant with own electric light and heat and elevators.
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Davenport
Peoria
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Free Trial for Rheumatism
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing the blood. It offers a free trial, asserts past patients were cured after doctors and other remedies failed, and notes the product is sold at drug stores with samples available.
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Botanic
Terminus of Interurban Line Ends Service
Interurban line terminus at Terminus ends service after last run. City transit officials cite low ridership and maintenance costs as factors. No further lines planned at this time, with community meetings expected to discuss future options.
Union at East Moline Tracks of Present Suburban Line
Rock River Traction Co outlines interurban route Geneseo to Moline with Rock Island as terminus and interurban service between Rock Island and East Moline. Route via Carbon Cliff to East Moline then Watertown tracks to Moline. Construction planned in spring. Route from Rock Falls to Moline selected.
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Rock River Traction Co
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Sterling
Twin Cities
Carbon Cliff
East
Mo-line
Watertown
Rock Falls
Judge Kohlsaat Refuses Receiver in Large Estate
In a panel hearing Teondtin 7 urged bankruptcy and Mc Culloch, Judge Kohlsaat noted the estate is vast and controlled by a committee of reputable creditors. He stated creditors should manage the estate and refused to appoint a receiver unless a very strong reason is shown.
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Supe EE UE Ig Teondtin 7
Jessie Ray Weds Henry Bullen in Chicago Ceremony
Henry W. Bullen and Jessie Ray, former Moline residents now living in Chicago, were married in Chicago at an Episcopal rectory on Thursday. The couple will settle at 2554 Prairie Avenue. Bullen is with the Pasteur Vaccine Co. 219 Randolph Street. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Ray, worked as a stenographer in Chicago.
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Henry W. Bullen
Jessie Ray
Moline
Chicago
Episcopal Church
H L. Bullen
Fifth Avenue
Joseph W. Ray
Second Avenue
Pasteur Vaccine Co
Randolph Street
Miss Ray
Acme Harvester Company Faces Receivership Amid Assets Declared Ample
Peoria Illinois October 23 The Acme Harvester company once the city’s largest employer with over 1000 workers has shut down and placed its affairs in creditor hands as a committee seeks time extensions. Assets are estimated at 2 million with liabilities lower, 75 percent of creditors already agreeing to extensions. The firm plans to resume operations once creditors are paid, while lawsuits totaling 28,000 seek payment.
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Peoria
Ill
Acme Harvester Company
First National Bank of Chicago
Chicago
D. R. Forgan
A. G Becker
Becker & Co
G. H. Burr
Steer & Burr
Boston
Martin Kingman
Ferdinand Lutly
Altho
United States
South Africa
Europe
W. H. Binnian
Catlin & Co
New York
Harvester Trust
Acme
Acme Harvester Company of
Kohlsaat
McCulloch
S. O. Levinson
Peoria Corporation
C. B. Haffenberg
Acme Company
John 8. Stevens
United Tes
Fast Rock Island Engine Ditches at Walcott
Engine No. 1607 on Rock Island wrecked at Walcott Iowa causing a long pile up of refrigerator cars. Engineer Frank Duncan of Natick jumped to safety sustaining only a sprained ankle. Broad daylight helped avoid serious injuries. Walcott lies about fifteen miles west of Davenport.
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Rock Island Road
Walcott
Iowa
Frank Duncan
Natick
Engineer Duncan
Davenport
Stick Trust and Savings Bank Formed at East Moline
Announcement states the Stick Trust and Savings bank of East Moline is assured with capital stock of 25000 fully subscribed. Subscribers include Moline Plow Co, Moline National Bank, and Rock Island railroad officials. Bank to open once New Shops employes begin arriving for permanent business. Rock Island stockholders include W. W. Stevenson John Sebastian L. M. Allen R. A. Jackson S. F. Forbes J F. Mabler L Cramer Nay Ben S. Cable.
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Stick Trust and Savings Bank
Rock Island Railroad
W. W. Stevenson
John Sebastian
L. M. Allen
R. A. Jackson
S. F. Forbes
J F. Mabler
L. Cramer
F Nay
Ben S. Cable
Genet
Three Men Die in 135 Foot Fall at Niagara Power Works
Special to Morine Dispatch reports in Buffalo that George Ler and two unknown Hungarian workers fell 135 feet to the wheelpit bottom at the Niagara Power Company plant and were killed. The tragedy occurred today in Niagara Falls area.
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Niagari
Morine Dispatch
Buffalo
George Ler
Niagara Power Co
Eleven collieries to be shut down at Shamokin
Special to Moline Dispatch from Shamokin Pennsylvania reports orders received to shut eleven Shamokin collieries operated by Reading Company. Seven unite workers will be idle and men and boys will lose work.
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Shamok
Moline Dispatch
Shamokin
Shamokin Colleries
Reading C Company
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Burlington
Upper Mississippi Improvement Association
BIG Aqueduct
Arsenal
Union
Moline Station
W. H. Sherman
Flyer
ODD Fellows
Bryan Hasta
Philo & Bennett
Harned & von Maur
Medicime
Henry Bullen
Third Avenue
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