City Council approves bridge approach and flagman ordinance
At Monday's meeting City Attorney Oakleaf said the Peoria injunct ion case answer is filed and Haas will assist. The Moline Plow Co petition for track access was granted with paving to one foot of the west track. An extensive flagman ordinance mandates coverage across many street crossings, with $100 daily penalties and two shifts. Aldermen Swener and Grimes dissent. Public works and scales debate continue.
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Oakleaf
Peoria
Haas
Moline Plow Co
Dunn
Col Buffington
Fifteenth Street
Arsenal
Vinton
Market Square
Sweneron
Iimes
Rainbow Tea charms lawn with color and charity
The Rainbow Tea by the I H N circle of King's Daughters on O H Deere's lawn drew a fine crowd and netted a neat sum for charity. Tables matched in color, garlands, and fine china showcased the event with a mandolin and guitar procession, yielding $46 from tea and candy sales, surpassing expectations despite limited attendance.
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Lecelpta
I.H N
King’s Daughters
O. H. Deere
Indies
Brook Darnard
Misys
Soult
Masson
Tata
Clare Viethony
Bathe
Swan
Denne Hall
Daisy Day
deer _ The Daughters
Martha Hemenway
Remarkable Upper Mississippi voyage of two canoeists
F. E. Howe and George Dunn recount their bid down the Mississippi from Lake Pepin. They faced sandbars and mozzed swarms, camped on a beach, and endured fierce mosquitoes until morning. Mosquito corpses littered the ground around their tent, while a lone survivor sang nearby. They survived, deeming it a remarkable experience. The piece notes some poetical embellishment by the reporter.
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Mississippi
F. E. Howe
George Dunn
Lake Pepin
Mississippi River
Howe
Dunn
Charlie
Frank
Dann
Hows
Hibstont
Electric Bitters praised as cure all diseases
A popular remedy claims to purify blood and treat liver and kidney ailments. It allegedly cures pimples boils salt rheum and malaria and also relieves headache constipation and indigestion with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold at Clendenin's drug store for 0c and 1 per bottle.
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Clendenin
Labor's Big Holiday in Moline Parade and Speeches
Labor Day crowds filled Moline streets for the sixth annual tri city holiday, with thousands cheering floats as Davenport and Rock Island groups join the procession. At Prospect Park speakers Mayor Bennett of Moline, Mayor Vollmer of Davenport, and Dr J W Morgan stressed cooperation between capital and labor and highlighted local industry, schools, and plans for an industrial home.
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Moline
Prospect Park
Tri-City
Davenport
Otto
Third Avenue
Waterson Eet
Geolbe
Georges
Itvo Merabe
Reed Gibien Oain
Deededek Hae
Caargentees
Sored Debi Rs
Tages
Wweekpeeets
Anseron
Arsen Cirgeliosern
Piaserers
Uy Biding
Poe Brigade
el Bared
Alsone
Sumdeen
Abeabane & Sones Fete
Mortison
Emebared
Crawley
Bbe
Aiseety
Charles Degree
Pavetage Et Mengat
Steve
Motta Jopwatisat
Anderson
New York Steps
Wwe
Pdair
Martin Weenle
Werks Hetlerls
Waster & Phalitg Ae Rutewig
Plambeck
Warren
Light Guard Band
Bennett
Vollmer
J. W. Morgan
Labor rally proclaims American labor rights and anti-foreign competition
Speeches urge workers to vote for policies aiding fair wages and national industries, denouncing child labor and foreign labor competition. Speakers defend union rights, advocate government rail and land reform, and call for profits to return to American workers, stressing loyalty to the flag and constitutional order. The event includes sports and entertainment with a large, orderly crowd.
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Girikes
Ublcs
Sean Bill Sige Canoe
Rev
A. BR. Morgan
Joliet
Somme
Cain
Carnegie
America
Americans
MHH
Madden
American Federation of Luter
Murat
Labor Movement Trades Unions
United States
Turmoil at Stewartville school meeting unsettles tax plan
Contested school tax outcome dominates reporting as board members and delegates spar over votes. The Stewartville scene recalls a Baptist state association event with Bethany and Blackman figures amid a lively, uncertain convention ending in adjournment and disputed nominee results.
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Dutadas
Chile
Fto Education Expla
Bethany Misen School
Blackman
Jerome Harrold
Minnie Hopkins
Baptist State Association
Rock Inland
Fos Young
Jeanme Draper
Geo. Brumbaugh
Agency
Iowa
Mita Thornton
Chicago
Schlesinger & Mayer
Violet Anderberg
Will Levick
Clinton
Gertie
Griatison
Pickpocket troubles and robberies on Central street cars
From Tuesday's Evening Dispatch reports mood robberies on the Central street railway line. Mrs Wa Nierks lost several dollars in the morning, an elderly lady lost 810, Conductor Ralph Wilson was alerted, and Conductor Charles Thornton stopped a thief from striking a woman before putting him off the car. Henry Dressen of Rok Island misplaced a pocketbook containing about 847 while boarding at Prospect park last night.
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Fromuesday
Central Street
Wa Nierks
Ralph Wilson
Milous
Charles Thornton
Henry Dressen
Rok Island
Prospect Park
Pleasant wedding in German circles in Daphollichn addition
John J Massen and Amelia Moeller wed at 640 Seventeenth avenue with Rev C A Mennicke officiating. The couple, joined by Charles Bantlow and many relatives, celebrated with a wedding feast and dancing. The groom is a musk tard manufacturer and the bride the widow of John F Moeller, an employee of Moline Plow Co. Well regarded in their social circles, friends wish them joy.
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John J. Massen
Amelia Moeller
Seventeenth Avenue
C. A. Mennicke
Rock Island
Charles Bantlow
John F. Moeller
Moline Plow Co
Edwardsville novelty contest records and local wins
In Edwardsville a novelty counting contest awarded first prize to Kewanee for 615 in 10 seconds with Beaver and Wilder as couplers. Second prize went to the Moline Minnehahas in 1945 Effingham hose race, 8100 and badge, 341-6. Monmouth set a championship hook and ladder record for 8100 in 323-5, Polo second 50 in 332-6. Effingham won bub-and-bub race 30 3-5 seconds, Monmouth bub-and-bub hook and ladder 27 2-4 seconds. Moline boys return home with honors. reception planned but canceled per their wishes.
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Edwardsville
Kewanee
Beaver
Wilder
Moline Minnehahas
Weber
Webrend
Effingham
Monmouth
Efingham
Moline Boys
Fifteenth Street Prominent to Erect Fine Stores Next Year
Property activity on Fifteenth Street advances with Joseph Rank purchasing 44 feet near John Lindwall to build brick stores and relocate stock this fall. Pierr & Co from the New York store buy 24 feet from Dra Wessel and Arp. Pierre may acquire 36 feet from Rosenstein as plans for spring construction unfold. Burglaries mar Davenport area as Henry Seebrandt's residence is robbed of gold watch and $85, followed by the Baethjer home where a hat, a drawer pull, and $10 vanish amid unmasked mystery. Mrs Sarah Courtneywine, longtime Davenport resident, dies at her daughter’s home in Davenport. funeral set for Friday.
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Fifteenth Street
Joseph Rank
John Lindwall
Pierr & Co
New York
Dra. Wessel
Rosenstein Pierre
Rosenstein
Henry Seebrandt
Nineteenth Avenue
John Meeder
Mr Seebrandt
Juergens Baethjer
First Ward Nominates Henry Leipold for Alderman
At the First Ward Peoples Party caucus held Friday evening at the Columbia base house about fifteen men attended. Ward Committeeman Henry Leipold called the meeting to order and served as chairman with Henry Seilmer as secretary. Latimer declined a nomination while Leipold was unanimously nominated by acclamation for alderman.
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First Ward
People's Party
Columbia Base House
Henry Leipold
Henry Bseilmer
Latimer
Leipold
The Fair expands in its new Moline quarters
The Fair on New Fifteenth Street in Moline releases a modest announcement about its larger, better stock and lower prices to lure customers. Advertising notes Guyer as top buyer and promises more announcements as the store grows. The Highland Gun Club September shoot results, local arrests, fines, and a new flagstaff at the arsenal are also reported along with casual notices and a wartime style ad for a salve.
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Moline
Guyer Hans
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