Injured Boy Dies After Concord Street Coasting Crash
News notes a 12 year old, Charles M. Gar rach, dies from internal injuries sustained in a Concord street coasting accident last Thursday. He died at his stepfather’s home on West Seventh Street. survivors include his parents sister Anna Gerlach and stepbrothers Freddie Harper and Charles Burmeister.
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Charles M. Garrach
Concord Street
Charles Burmeister
West Seventh Street
Anna Gerlach
Freddie Harper
Abraham Lincoln on Waterways brochure noted by Meese
Attorney W A Meese of Moline outlines a brochure on Abraham Lincoln and waterways showing his interest in river transport policies. The piece links Lincoln’s river life to 60s canal and waterway issues, and Panama Canal progress is reported. Also includes patent medicine adverts for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials.
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W. A. Meese
Moline
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Meese
Panama
Chamberlain
L. J. Woodbury
Twining, Mich
Hotel fire settlement and local incidents in Moline
Insurers will pay 9096.90 to the Manufactur ers' Motel management for the recent fire. Big losses hit hotel fixtures and contents, with restitution for building damage. operations resume with many repairs. Burglar Ed Sandell arrested for tapping Plow City buffet cash register. Hotel directors reelected at Manufacturers' Motel. Eagles fair committee abandons fair for a one afternoon bazar on Feb 17. New cashier Quarry Reel joins Moline theater. Obituary notes Engblom, Swedish-born machinist and longtime Rock Island arsenal worker, dies at city hospital. City actions include electrical inspector ordinance discussions and a frame-structure permit request at 1724 Fourth Avenue. City Clerk Kenned noted.
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Manufacturers
Ed Sandell
Third Avenue
Sanders
Eagles
Tricity Electric Sprinkler Company
Alderman Lawler
Electrical Inspector
Ayes
Lawler
McNealy
Holzhammer
Prattays
Oberg
Utkhe
Smith
Tuckis
Benson
Frick
Schmid
Anderson
Ostrom
J. D. Taylor
Fourth Avenue
Pratt
M. T. Rudgre
Probate Estate of Gronce Poston Court Petition Denied
County court records show Judge R W Olmsted presiding. Petition to set aside letters of administration issued to the public administrator heard January 30, 1908 and denied. Appeal allowed upon filing a good and sufficient bond of 50 dollars with approved security in Gaid County.
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Gronce Poston
Circuit Court of Gaid County
Protests Over Monument to Captain Wirz in Georgia
John Buford Post G A R protests a proposed Daughters of Confederate Veterans monument for Captain Wirz at Andersonville Georgia. The report recalls Wirz’s trial, harsh prison conditions, and differing views on responsibility while condemning inhuman treatment of Union prisoners.
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Andersonville
Anderssonville
Jones
Rhodes History
Andersonvike
Protest Against Wirz Monument Over Falsehoods
A statement from Captain Wirz is cited to condemn the monument plan for Andersonville prison. Survivors of the rebellion protest any inscription blaming the United States government for prisoner mistreatment, insisting the blame lies with Wirz and his subordinates. A special committee from John Buford post, G. A. R., led by Henry C. First and William McConochie, adopted the report on February 8, 1908.
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John Buford
Captain Wirz
Andersonville
Daughters of Confederacy
Captainee
Holtowing
Henry Wirz
Zurich
Switzerland
Washington, D. C
United States
Major Wirz
Davis
Georgia
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Grant
Jefferson Davis
Wirz
Lee
John Buford Post
Henry C. First
William M’conochie
Municipal Matters in Rock Island City Council Session
City council met in regular session February 10 1908 with all aldermen present mayor pro tem elected alderman Anderson. Minutes of prior sessions read and approved finance committee ordinance submitted by Alderman Benson was considered and adopted.
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City Council
Rock Island
Schaffer
Anderson
Benson
Finance Committee
Lincoln Pardons and Mercy in Lincoln Era
R A Dow recounts Abraham Lincoln’s clemency toward condemned soldiers and deserters, detailing Stanton clashes, pardons granted after appeals from mothers and congressmen, and the president’s blend of justice with mercy across cases in wartime. The piece highlights notable episodes with Kellogg, Henderson, Stevens, and others.
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American Press Association
Dwin M. Stanton
Lincoln
Stanton
Stan Wouldton
Mr. Stanton
White House
Lincolnn
Kelles
New York
Kellogs
Can
Congress
Kelled
Biogo Phers
Abraham Lincoln
Thad Stevens
Stevens
United States
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Joseph J. Arrould
Farnam Street
Aimie Arp
Barker
Theresa Eckermann
Margaretha Eckeermann
D,rol & Nlw
D. Rt
LeClaire
DOR. 1
Edward Jensen
Andrew Peterson
Christensen
John Rinck
Andrew Christensen
Christina Jensen
Joan Rinck
Panama Canal
Manufacturers’ Motel Association
William Butterworth
H. W. Cooper
W. A. Rosenfield
John W. Good
C. A. Barnard
Schiller Hosford
Fred E. Leavens
Tuarry Reel
Mr. Reel
Tinois
Teath
Engbloom
Sweden
Rock Island Arsenal
Pete Loge
Illiam O'Brien
Tony Harper
Fred Bowers
William Bishop Henry Utke
Richard Bierley
Jacob Hamerly
Chas
Nickell
L Hance
Roy Reed
F O'Connell
Enilliam
D. W. Kelley
Mike Kelley
Frank Newcomb
Nassnes Vo
Court House
R. W. Olmsted
Beecham
Beecham ’S
Municipal Matters
Madame Yale
Yale
Mme. Yale
Page
Elmira
M Lincoln
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Henderson
St. Louis
Alton
Ion
Mercy
Senderson
Sone
R. A. Dow
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