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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

2

Plan to Erect New Foundry at Davenport for Wi Hams Co

Tri City Construction of Davenport lands contract to build a reinforced steel concrete foundry east of the company’s big machine shop in Moline. The 100 by 125 foot irregular structure aims to relieve the crowded old foundry and must be completed before December 1.

Tri-City Construction Company Davenport Wi Hams, White & Co Moline

Panama Canal Building Pushed In All Departments

Report from Panama reveals rapid shifts in duties and promotions as the canal project advances. Gatun and Miraflores sites surveyed, with $50,000,000 estimate for the dam at Gatun. Rail and dump works expand, while heavy rain and diseases challenge progress, yet momentum grows toward a true canal construction drive.

Panama Canal Commission Canal Panama New York Herald Shonts Chior Roing Department of Engineering Gatun Colon Pedro Miguel Pacific Miraflores Culebra Panama Railroad Great Lake Huthe Hin

Stomach Troubles and Constipation Promised Relief

Edwardsville Illinois resident Charles Baldwin says chronic constipation and stomach troubles eased by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He urges others to try the remedy, priced at 26 cents and sold by leading druggists.

Charles Baliwin Edwardsville Chamberlain

Theft of De Wolf’s horse sparks arrest in Davenport

A Belgian laborer Copas, who was recently refused work by farmer Adolph De Wolf near Pleasant Valley, stole a valuable horse and led it into town. Police led by Shanley, Connolly, and Rumsey arrested him on East River street. he was bound over to the grand jury for trial. De Wolf identified the horse and noted the animal could bring about $175.

D. C. Coyas Adolph de Wolf Pleasant Valley Shanley and Connolly Byron Rumsey East River Bridge Avenue Copas DeWolf Davenport East River Street Roddewig Grand Saget

Roof work on library building linked to city contract

Court records reveal a dispute over $3,000 plus Interort sums for roofing the library. issues center on payment practices after American Building Co failed. Lawyers for plaintiff and city argued over reserve for sub contractors and contract price deductions.

American Building Company Sharon & Donegan M. J. Wade Henry Thuenen Hee

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