Rock Island Line Train Schedule Fragments
A damaged rail schedule from Chicago to Rock Island and Davenport shows arrival and departure times, depot locations, and agent names. The text lists stations including First Avenue, Freestrth Street and a daily service with Saturday and Sunday notes and a Rock Island depot timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Sharine Railway
Tickels Lee
Bageare Sneewedaria
Twentiers Street
Frank Ht
Plummer
Ieorte Beaver
Innegratutes
Sivliess
Omaha
Mingeasolix
Wes Drone
Rex Moles
le Sasamyl
Pes
Linevin
Heaver Vinenin
Nmahw
Falun
iChicawa
Davenport
Dally Earept
Anl
Rock Island
Proria Minitay
Depor
Fus and Frestrth Srret
Fakversin General Pussen
Panoumer Tealy Feet
Eacier
Executrix Notices Listed for Rock Island Estates
Several executrix notices appear for estates in Rock Island County Illinois including William Stewart Albertina Dessene Elpia Moore and Kins M Brooks. Claims are to be filed by the May term with the county court in Rock Island city and debts paid to the executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Wiliam Stewart
Rock Island
Rock
Ikilnd
Mock
Paasim J Stewart
Albertina M. Dessene
Albertivaat
Inlad
Lilnois
Counsy
Bee
Marne A.D
Marsh
Stowe
Adaiiistravor
Ratate
M. Hrooks
Hila
Uki
Rock Isand
Mock Toland
Wis
Wititast Book
Adwistratar
Xecator
Centrix
Mulqueen
Lave
Mate
Ulluom
Rook Idand
Rook Isisod
Agalvar
Ychesury
Kare Hhiss Execurrty
Davenport
Giant Icehouse for Manila to Cost $500000 and Glowing Globe
Uncle Sam plans a vast 245 by 245 foot ice making and cold storage plant for Manila. It will include a glass globe atop a governmental tower and a Goddess of Liberty, illuminated at night to impress locals. The facility will ship 40 tons of beef daily and store thousands of tons of pork, mutton, butter, potatoes, bacon, and more. Major Leon S. Ronchez leads the project with Frank L. Strong as engineer and Edward Barroth as architect, while Tol Cool oversees overall work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
ManBa
Philippines
New York Journal
Manila
Remmissary Department
Frank L. Strong
Edward Barroth
Chicago
Ice Hansea
Beef Trust
Tol Cool
New York City
United States
Cude Sani
Inijor
Rondiez
Peace Court
Millionaire Rockefeller Distributes Goldpieces in Tarrytown
J D Rockefeller visits a railway station in Tarrytown and hands out small gold pieces as Christmas gifts to employees and workers. The incident draws wide attention as word spreads and a “gold fever” takes hold in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
J. D. Hockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
New York Press
Santa Claus
Wil Docs
New Motor Engine Promises Cheap Rail Power Exhibit Trials
A private car in Indianapolis showcases a new Vimorun engine invented by Thomas F. Herrees. Railroads could remodel existing passenger coaches to run at 40 to 50 mph with one operator, supplying heat and power, reducing operating costs to about half of electric cars. The system aims for long-range trips Chicago or Pittsburgh to New York with minimal fuel and water stops, at an estimated $18 per trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathway
Copeheart
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Steel
Indianapolis
Compaus
Thomas $F. Herrees
Chicago
Pittsburg
Hecht
Kea
New York
University adopts phonetic spelling across journals
The Chicago congregation approves a phonetic spelling reform affecting The Journal of Geology The Botanical Gazette The Journal of Political Economy and other university publications. Advisory reports favored by Chamberlin and supporters note changes in silent letters to standardize words like thru tho decalog demagog pedagog and catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chienge University
University of Chicago
Journal of Geology
Botanical Gazette
Journal of Political Economy
New York Sun
Chamheriin
Shorey
Hale
Capps
Manly
Abbott
J 1
Harper
Hut
Chamberlin
Judson
Black Dorn
Tolian
Terry
Chicago
Army tests seek automatic pistol with faster loading
Washington reports ongoing trials at Springfield Armory to replace the revolver with magazine pistols from Mauser Bergmann and Mannlicher. The aim is a gas seal and rapid magazine loading to boost velocity and firepower while comparing against Colt and Smith & Wesson. Senator Berry and General Henderson recall Corinth battles during a humorous hotel exchange. Captain Munson introduces a tropical hospital tent with ventilation improvements for field use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld Mass
Aumory
Ordnance Department
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Sumith & Wesson
Colt
Smith & Wesson
Mauser
Bergan
Mannlicher
Congress
T. A. Acton
St. Louis
St. Louis Republic
General Henderson
Bland
Lebanon
May Instrummer
Missou F
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Arkansas Statesman
Berry
Corinth
Henderson
Clalis
Munson
Washington Barracks
Smyn
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Travelers’ Guide
Ghante
Suniiny
Anu Meare
Paul
Rally Fine Sousa
Weis
Siaweeuth
Caria
Sherrard
Cabie & Shereerd Acont
LEGAL
Rapentor
Mork Teland
Iam
Witiakae Tarnow
Moet Glandernie
Illinois
Johp J. Hunsloe
Ham Wiest
Tor Lewse
Eceaarit
Acell
Goloe
Huiiley
Apdalus
Mork Iatuad
James Bae
Adair Mlamare
Attumney
Brinks
Geo. Wagner, Jr
Tap Fone Salen Vice
Art Acciteay
Taneaare Fev Aed
Sasraisee
Wronte
Wcrosd
Aener
J. M. Buford
Catanke
ELY Brothers
Warren
Keeley
Institute
Uncle Sam
Oll Angelo Poninco
Glen Rideo
Justee Darlington
Monitelafr
N. Z
Erie Railroad
Justice Parlington
New York Tribune
Hayling
Cape To Caire
Isitchener
Busse
of Chicago Praises
Dodd
Dodds
Battzia
N.Y
Rheametian
Post
Ail Desiers
Mathine
Millionaire Santa Claus
Meehan
Ther
Dukes
Eatin
Barnas
Laravets
England
Tolunterring
San Francisco
War Department
Miidwile
Warner
Dan
Wes. Fatinte
Warren St
West Third St
Davenport, In
Los
Rock Island Savings Bank
Book Island, Il
Joan Crabauga
Presa P Greenawalt
Beean Business Tuty 2
Adams Wall Paper CO
Twentieth Street
Ohn M. Paridor
Jamivor
Paridon & Son
Rock Island & Peoria Railway
Ally Ny
Colona
Plana Sant Us
Hook Island
Stone
Com
Mitchell & Lynde
Asthur Bubball
Bock Leland
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