Davenport Sees Reform Efforts and Labor Strife
Davenport reports show Ensign JSC Erbe of the Salvation Army arranging a group detachment in the city to reform the district below them. Local unions hold a meeting at Lahrmann's hall to discuss Sunday closing and hear All Urick of Des Moines. The Pittsburg Plate Glass strike continues with about twenty workers and pickets on duty, while the Royal Italian band prompts union activity. Obituaries note Michael Coffey and Mrs. Uriah Moss, with services planned in Davenport and Holy Family cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsc. Erbe
Salvation Army
Davenport
John McSteen
W. C
Second
Jones
Rock Perry
Iskind Road
Topeka
Kans
Tri-City
M $S
Ite Ranjox
Royal Italian Band
Ellery
Ite
New York
Rrs
Union Tabor
Eias
Seelock
Lahrmann
Uriek
Des Moines
Si Federation of Labor
Pittsburg Plate Company
Teamsters
Avick
State Federation of Labor
Carpenters’ Union
Pittsburgh Plate Glass
Michael
Ireland
Scott County
Suntey
Prank Maber
Eph Waters
Ohn Condon
George Martin
Rock Istimd
St. Mary’eburcd
Yam
Holy Family Cemetery
Community Readings and Local News In Moline
Congregation opens a reading room at the Unitarian church to explain Christian Science beliefs. A Sunday night dance experiment at Prospect Park drew mixed reactions, leading to its discontinuation. Klab members initiated new degrees, horstkamp family noted, and a hospital stroke death followed. Schools report teacher resignations and unreturned contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
Christian Science
Unitarian Church
Sixth Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Moline
Prospect Park
Lardner
Tri City Railway Company
Pred
Bane
Ore
Gard
Rockford Pitcher Declines Local Coaching Position
Telegram from Prof Calhoun, Rockford baseball pitcher, says he cannot accept the offered post and seeks other work in St. Louis worth $1,200. Supt Smith arrives to fill duties and cover vacancies from Miss Brockly’s resignation before the school year opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Rockford
Denrly
St. Louis
Smith
Miss Brockly
Tipping Car Porters 18 Becoming Out of Date
Porters on trains faced an anti tipping movement as unions push to end tipping after declines in diner and sleeping car staff wages. Workers report fading tips and discuss planned wage actions while noting passenger dissatisfaction and loss of income on long trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mity
Pullman
Chicago
San Francsco
Denver
Burlington
Berthy and Tikett
Boundary commission meeting set in British foreign office
A first meeting of the Alaska boundary commission will be held September 3 in London. A proposed October congressional adjournment faces strong opposition due to election campaigns. Additional notes cover storms in the West Indies, political struggles, labor conflicts, and various global events with limited details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boundary Commission
British Foreign Office
Congress
West Indies
Mar- Unique
Marquis of Salisbury
London
United Garment Workers
Indianapolis
New York
Charles Calhoun Tylee
Charlestown
Kingston
Jamaica
Minneapolis
Hyomel Promises Hay Fever Cure and Comfort
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a safe relief for hay fever and other respiratory issues. It claims a pocket inhaler delivers medicine, with a balm for nostrils, and a money back guarantee if Hyomel fails to help. It urges pre season use to prevent attacks and notes a Oregon man endorsing its success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF. Forbes
Canton
White Mountains
H. ‘Thom
Hyami
T. J. Thomas
Gutch Nettef for Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as immediate relief for asthma sufferers in worst stages. Claim of cure if taken in time. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Immense Tobacco Purchase Claimed by Peoria Firm
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria Til made a record forty eight thousand dollar purchase of high grade Geer tobacco for his Single Binder cigar. A written guarantee guaranteed the entire sum bought was fancy unelected tobacco. The event is pegged as the West’s largest such deal. December 21, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geer Wade
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria Til
Wales
Lewis
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Pavenport Pers
Judge Finger
Hi Place
D. Quirk
Quirk
Vogel
Central Park
Park Commissioners
Albert Petersen
Petersen
Davenport R
Tev. Giglinger
Uriah Moss
Princeton Township
Princeton
Albert Th
An Mn
Heitzmann
Th American Gan Company
Ley
Klks
W. A. Cox
Fred Merelman
Ililix
Jay Fiquor Tivensy
Iuteewat
Vin H. Horstkamp
St. Louth
Horstkamp
Chase
St. Anthony's Hospital
de Horn
Isig
Germany
Louin
Thin City
Gerhard
St. Lows
Jukin
Molhwal
Hostetter
Brooklyn
Witters
John Thomas
N. Y
B.C. Woop
Savceve
Ers
TEAM
Grens TE
Brown's Business College
Ae Ee Veere
W. S. Holbrook
East Second Street
BUG Furniture
pExtea
Pbc
Entiire Tarkus
Boweae
Larey
Ohlweiler Co
Eleventh Street
S. H. Miller
M. D
Dent
McKillip’s Veterinary College
Ill
Thira Avenue
Hock Island
Fourth Avenue
Ofice
Omec
John Volk & CO
Stree Rock Island
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