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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1907

Page

2

Davenport St James Hotel Sale Rumor and Local Notes

Rumors swirl that the St James hotel in Davenport may be sold with transfer details discussed among local parties. The report notes other Davenport hotels and mentions court claims, ongoing railroad settlement talks, a night office opening for Davenport Rock Island Northwestern, and obituaries for Juergen Nagel and Bishop Hisey with family details and local affiliations.

St. James James Bey Lug Pearer, Jr Markud Boul Haves Midh Sherman Chicvgn Huis Taut Siepy & Miller Ellemee Davenport Bertle Lee M. Woaktaloer Huston Rock Island & Northwestern le Claire Oon A. A. Cross Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Mae

Local Market Prices and Public Notice in Rock Island

Today's wholesale quotations list provisions live stock and feed with prices for chickens eggs potatoes and wool. A notice to contractors invites bids by Dec 17 1907 for a three story Modern Woodmen publication and printing plant in Rock Island with plan access and bid security requirements.

New York Steel Reading Rock Island Southern Pacific N. Y Ock Island Woodmen of America George P Standuhac Woodmen C. W. Hawes M. Woof A

Harbor Improvements Complete and Future Needs Outlined

The city spent the full twenty thousand dollar harbor appropriation to deepen channels from Fifteenth Street to the south shore, remove mud and debris, and widen the waterway to about 109 feet at eight feet depth. A similar effort near Pearson’s at Twenty-fifth Street expanded shallow zones and prepared for an additional twenty thousand for next season. A harbor bottom survey by U.S. engineers led by Colonel Purley details the work, costs, and expected ongoing maintenance to benefit Moline's river traffic.

Fifteenth Street Pearson Twenty-fifth Street Wing Dam Ambor Tracia Molina Botton United State Engineers CW Purley Faipre Muarsan's Wharf Shelvin

Market Quotations From Chicas December 12

The Markets column provides today’s market quotations for Chicas with closing values and brief notes. Investors review price movements across listed items and compare with prior sessions to gauge trends.

FINE BILL OF FARE TURKEYS BY THE THOUSANDS

A Brooklyn navy yard crew loads a vast supply for the Pacific voyage aboard sixteen warships and six transports. The list includes beef, pork, mutton, flour, coffee, eggs, butter, canned goods, and thousands of pounds of turkey and other delicacies. Officers also take extra clothing and personal items. Rumors say even larger stores will follow for the homeward voyage.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Pacific New York Sagae Singer Turkey Tucle Sam Uncle Sam's Maetjie

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