Mismatched Terms and Rumors Stir Crossroads Politics
A garbled survey of political rumors and local notes mentions a cashier running off with two hundred thousand plus dollars, hints at Comptroller C G Dawes in a senatorial race, and cites proposals to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a state. It reports on state finances, a New Haven sighting of a sea monster, and debates over ship subsidies and epilepsy care sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Dawes
Callom
Tanner
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
St. Jouis
Jefferson
Alan McCknvure
New Jersey
Eangreas
Judge Daly
Molermott
Daly
Mc. McDermott
Toe Tras
Kansas City
Jake McDermott
Colmage
Sparrow bounty halted by Kankakee supervisors
The Kankakee county board ended the sparrow bounty, deeming the law unconstitutional and wasteful. They note sparrows may be brought from Indiana and Illinois collectors profit little, with the move promoting economy and sparing youth from cruelty. The Philadelphia administration remains corrupt byword, and reform seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee County
Ainey Herail
Indiana
Rock Idland County
Tawa
Local notes and transfers mix in early 1900s county items
A crowded item list details visiting individuals Mrs. M Burns in Albany John Ublweiler improving Mrs W H Marshall returning from Evanston Mrs S J Keator trip north and others from Milan and Rock Island. It notes church services with Rev Meyers and Rev Brand plus a series of real estate transfers and a report on Prof J A Udden for a state geology post amid local civic mentions and a patent medicine ad ending in a stray rhyme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Lil
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Howe
Dolin Fitzpatrick
B.S
Red Line
Peoria
J.P. Rubinson
Washington, D. C
The
American University
Methodist Episcopal Churen
Kemble
Rock Island
San Jose
Chicago
Indianapolis
Ans Ter
Anil Oliver F Cramer
Gay
Linois
Mura Weloek
Owffernuen
Absane
Dar
Aor FC
Pakwenre Murer
Ceanerry
Rock Teand County
Calawen Cor Plainane Solic
Porto Ricans Admitted Under Contract Labor Rules
About 150 Porto Ricans were recently admitted under the contract labor law, deemed American citizens by the immigration bureau. The piece argues constitutional questions on admitting Puerto Rican laborers and notes concerns about government by party organizations and corruption in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Covernmout Aes
Corto Kean
Linder
Mort Riew
United States
Philadelphia
Rumage Sale Day Receipts Reach $300
Crowds braved bad weather at the rummage sale with receipts near $300 as bargain hunters filled the Armory. Clothes and lawn dresses dominate demand while unsold items go to auction tomorrow. a baby carriage was reported stolen from the entry though the occupant was safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schroeder
NO MONEY REQUIRED For the treatment of the Sick at the British Medical Institute
A temporary branch at 1700 Fated Avenue offers free medical services from a staff of eminent doctors for three months through January 10. Consultations, examinations, minor surgeries, and home treatment requests without charge. Also advertised Dr King’s New Life Pills and skin treatments with associated legal notices in County of Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bintish Medical Institute
Welfish Medical Institute
British Medical Institute
Aird Avenue
Tremann
T. C. Felts
GLOVER V GLOVER IN ROCK ISLAND CIRCUIT COURT
In Rock Island County court during the January term Abraham Glover sues Fannie Glover in chancery. Notices of non-residence and service appear, with summons issued and returnable Jan 7, and default possible if not answered by the defendant. The complaint seeks relief as prayed in a typical marital and property dispute.
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State
Muna
Rockstace
Ola Wie
Courh
Abraham Glover
Fannie Glover
Phoasery
Rock Island
Guy
Louwe
Rock Toland
Aid
Iwi
Gomur
Growim W. Gauman
Taland County
Katie Ruby
Tauty
Mary Kans
Huby
Linne
Orianda Macsell
Catherine Camel
Geunirl Sea
Hana Terann
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Ornkewise
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Baptist Missionary Society of
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First Baptist Church
State Baptist Association
Henrietta Dettmann
Gustav Krapp
D.W. Hant
August Schrenter
Hunt
Ridgeriew
William Everberco
William McEntry
Ellen S. Andrews
William J. Ladd
C. B&q. Mailway Company
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Rock Island Mutual Building Loan & Saving Association
Chambers
South Rock Island
Lars Erickson
William R. Moore
Orlando Child
Holden
Geologian
J. A. Udden
Augustana, College
Yates
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Francis, the Wonder
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