Street Car Crossing Project To Start Work In Davenport
Davenport street car company to begin installation of a double crossing at Harrison and Third streets. Project will connect four tracks and reduce car switching on East Davenport routes. Superintendent Huntoon says about ten days required. work delays due to Rock Island crossing and crew travel.
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Halfway Company
Harrison and
Third Streets
Harrison Street
Third Street
Huntoon
East River Street
Perdnd Street
Brady
Clarrison Street
West Third Street
Warren
Fillmore Streets
Davenport
Rock Iland
Rock Teland
Tri-City
Millionaire Passes Military Exam With Flying Colors
New York September 22 HW Rogers Jr son of a Standard Oil magnate and a millionaire passed the examination to become Second Lieutenant in the Twelfth Regiment after weeks of study. He trained in his library using drill rules and views from LArmion and Maude Adams performance to master military knowledge. An officer friend assisted as he faced the Examining Board who tried to trip him but he succeeded.
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New York
Sel
HW. H. Rogers, Jr
Standard Oil Jangoire
Willionaire
Nation Guard
Inite
Attad
Revers
Maude Adams
Ueutenant
Cororlins Vanderbilt
Frazier Hospitalized After Onboard Shooting Incident
J Frazier was shot in the thigh during a confrontation with drunken men on a Rock Island car in St Louis division. He is reported improving rapidly at St Luke's Hospital Davenport after being transported there for care.
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Max
J. Frazier
Granken
St. Louis
Rock Island
Doug
Esveral
Frasier
Davenport
St. Luke's Hospital
Queen City Man Shocked By 13000 Volt Wire Incident
Harry H. Rellings of Cincinnati, an employee of Buseck electric, was fatally burned when his shoulder touched a 13,000 volt trolley wire while wiring a substation for the Ft Wayne & Wabash Valley line in Logansport Indiana. He was taken to St Joseph Hospital in critical condition with severe burns to hair, shoes, and flesh. Death is hourly expected.
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Bellings
St. Joseph Hospital
Big gains in rail rates across major lines
The year ending June 30 1901 shows rising average freight rates per ton mile across several companies. St Paul reports 0.891 vs 0.803 and 0.809 in prior years, while Northwestern, Great Northern and Norfolk and Western also show increases. Totals suggest large aggregate revenue rises despite small per-mile gains.
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Institute Piere
Bess
Torovide
S. Paul
St. Paul
Davne Wim
Northwestern
Chicago and Northwestern
Biz
Norfolk and Western
E. B. Boyd
Boyd
Rock Island
Misssimrt
Traffc
Bos H Regigning
Boyd Onw
Chicago
Tates
N. G. Iglehart
John Hyland
Board of Title Triottpartation
Boy’s loss of $46 at postal counter sparks vow to help
In Chicago on a Jewish holiday, 15 year old Leo Robrhehner misplaced $46 while buying postal stamps for Hart Brothers clothing and shirt manufacturers. Hart, who sheltered the boy from Cleveland, decides to raise Leo’s pay to 3.50 weekly, deducting a small amount to cover the loss, so he keeps his income while the family remains supported.
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Chicago
Ea Robrhehner
Burling Street
Hart
Adams Street
Leo
Mileton BR. Hart
Orphin
Cleveland
la Stary
Br. Hart
Lene
Cormerly
NEW RURAL ROUTE CARRIERS APPOINTED
Washington announces rural free delivery service, October 15 in Menango North Dakota, route length 27 miles serving 510 people. Appointments include Itowa Delta with G W Bensler regular and W B Harris substitute, Fairbank with Edward Waich regular and P W Brink substitute, Germania with FH Gutkercht regular and Willima F Leisty substitute, Osterdox with H Brown regular and Leta Brown substitute, Wilmot Minnesota with 3 Crusty regular and Thomas Cratit substitute.
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Washington
Menango
Dickey County
North Dakota
Carver
Itowa
Delta
G. W. Bensler
W. B. Harris
Fairbank
Edward 3
Waich
P. WW. Brink
Germania
FH. F. Gutkercht
Willima FL .Aleisty
Dodge Admitted to Bar In Washington D C Message
Victor L. Dodge of Washington D C was admitted to the bar on motion in Des Moines Iowa and will focus in Davenport following the approval.
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Des Moines. In
Victor L. Dodge
Washington D. C
Davenport
Chicago Sleeper to Run Davenport to Chicago Depot
A sleeper train from Davenport to Chicago will use the Fifth Street depot and be ready for occupancy at 5 p.m. daily beginning Friday September 1. The car will be moved to Rock Island by the switch engine at 11 p.m. each night.
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Chicago
RI. & P. Win Ren
Davenport
Fifth Street
Rock
Melrose Bomb Explodes Killing Dozens on Street Car
A Boston electric street car bound for Melrose exploded near Wyoming and Main, killing at least several dozen and injuring many others. The blast wrecked the car, shattered nearby windows, and drew doctors from Melrose, Malden, Medford, Everett, and Boston. Police began collecting bodies and identifying victims as crowds gathered at the scene.
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Melrose
Mass
Boston
Piveus
Wyomng
Main
Bileen
Marshall
Fred D
Nlenen
Malcome
Bielrose Highlands
Hmaynss
E. B
Melroze
ROWE
Winkel
Saugus
Meteriven
SLAWE
BE. A
South Bosiatt
Andrews
George
Conway
John
Perry
Wakefield
Waterhouse
Edward A
Ehr
Moturtuan Winfeld
Medford
Everett
Mailden
Malden
Boston and Northern Railroad
Wyoming Avenue
Roy Fenton
Fenton
Aaken
Tobacco Trust Defeated Over Stamp Change
Washington September 22 The Tobacco Trust failed to block a Treasury plan to change the customs stamp on imported cigars from a large red design to a smaller green one. Assistant Secretary Armstrong heard from the Havaya Tobacco Company branch of the Trust and independent dealers in New York. After eight months of consideration and prior congressional review he announced no modification to his order.
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Washington
Tobacco Trust
United States
Treasury Department
Congress
Trust
University adopts white sweater for football team
At Madison Wis the Badger squad shifts from the cardinal sweater to a white garment citing sanitary benefits. A practice injury to Gonville was treated. Yost's Michigan squad maneuvers toward a larger training group with additions from Lewis Institute and last year’s freshmen. Town and Urbana brief notes describe local practice and coaching updates while injury subsides and scrimmage plans loom.
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Madicon
Wis
Badger
Gonville
Schreiber
Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Yost
Whitmore Lake
Cole
Cubs
Ferry Field
Thomas J. Sinak
Ohio Normal University
West
Lake
Adu College
E. H. Grobe
Menominee
Gmir
Johnny" Gurrels
Harry Haond
D.5
Burt
Lewis Institute
Joan Titz Gerald
Jehnab Wleewusin
Fitz Gerald
Pioneer Teachers to Attend State Convention Session
Old Iowa educators from Des Moines and Grinnell are listed among expected attendees at the state teachers convention. Alonzo Abernathy, J. W. Akers, J. A. Knoephier, R. G. Barrett, Jonathan Piper, Rev. Henry K. Edson, and V. B. Young are noted veterans with long ties to Iowa schools. Other pioneers J. L. Pickard, FL Parker, and J. Sharp are also expected.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Des Meéines
Eluirge
Alonzo Abernathy
Fayette County
Hapner, College
Cedar Valley Seminary
Osage
Abernathy
Cedar Pally
W. von Coelin
Heo
Towa
Iowa College
Grinnell
Werterton
Tle
J. W. Akers
Chicago
J. A. Knoephier
Cedar Rapids
Henry Sabin
R.G. Barrett
Atterneo
Jonathan Piper
Scoop Beak Equrera
Troy Academy
Troy
Davis Country
St Francisville Academy
Missouri
Eddyville
Fvst
Henry K. Edson
Grignell
Denmark
Davenport
Aln. Currier
State University of Iowa
Inis
Central University of
N. Fellows
Ioan City
Upper Iowa
The
Methodist Church
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Iowa State University
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
J. JL. Pickard
California
FL Parker
Grinkell
J. Sharp
Smith- Iand
Weather forecast for Chicago and Illinois showers
Weather forecast shows likely local showers tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight in central and eastern areas with increasing cloudiness in Illinois. South portions may see showers tonight, with rising temperatures and continued shower chances Friday.
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Chicago
Tiinois
Deeds Filed in Office of County Recorder
Deeds recorded in Scott County on Sept 19 21 28 1904 include James J Krambeck to A C Shorey for 2425 dollars Lot 6 Block 5 Slayminkers addition and other transfers to Elizabeth Susemihl Joanne T Hoefle and First Baptist Church of LeClaire The Iowa Baptist State Congregation plus several parcels in LeClaire and Davis Subdivision with prices and parcel details as listed by the county treasurer and recorder.
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County Recorder
Scote County
James J. Krambeck
A. C Shorey
Elizabeth Susemihl
Alice P. Baker
McIntosh
Joanne T. Hoefie
Noel
First Baptist Church of
LeClaire
Iowa Baptist State
Mary Langenheim
Frisband
Aalis A. Bruha
Davis
Rudolph Rohlfs
John
E Angerson
Rudolph Rohits
John H. Anderson
Charles W. Kirby
Walker Station Church Seeks Aid For Mission Work
The Immanuel Lightners church at Walker Station seeks donations for a church fair in Moline to fund mission work in East Moline and Watertown. A chapel on Forty sixth street lacks funds. the drive asks for clothing, household items, and sale donations to support the Sunday school growing from 29 to 75 children.
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Immanuel Ligthersn
Walker Station
East Moline
Watertown
Forty-sixth Street
Moline
Publc
Proposals Sewers Davenport City Hall Sealed bids invited
Official notices announce sealed proposals for sewer construction in Davenport Iowa. Bids due at City Hall by 2 pm Tuesday October 7. Each bid requires a $100 fidelity bond and sureties. city may reject all bids. City Engineer Thomas Murray to present at the October 5 council meeting.
Dowie Picks Two Teachers for Honor Robes
Chicago dated report says John Alexander Dowie plans new robes for View City teachers of his church, naming Deaton Daniel Sloan and Judge V Barnes as probable apostles. Robes include long black cassocks with yellow cape trimming and distinctive back-darned corners.
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Chicago
View City
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic and Apostatic Church In
Zion
Deaton Daniel Sloan
V. Barnes
Freeport grants franchise to electric railway company
Freeport city council grants a franchise to the Freeport Dixon Electric Railway Company to enter the city over the tracks of the Freeport Railway Light and Power Company. The action authorizes operation within Freeport limits and outlines the route over existing railway infrastructure.
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Freeport
Counci
Freeport-Dixon Electric Railway Company
Freeport Railway, Light & Power Company
Proposals For Public Works Davenport Iowa 1931
Proposals for paying improvements in Davenport Iowa will be received by the Board of Public Works at City Hall until 2 o clock PM Tuesday Oct 4 1931 for Ferry Street and Locust High streets asphalt paving on concrete foundations. Each bid must include a $100 certified check and bond with resident sureties. Work paid by assessment certificates. Proposals to be opened by City Council Wednesday Oct 14 7 PM. City of Davenport Iowa.
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Board of Public Works
Davenport
Jawa
Lfe City Hall
Tr Conowing
Thirteenth Street
Scolt Street
Eighth District
Davenport Haute
Thomas Murray
Loard of Puble Works
Iowa
Hell
O'Csek
Towaday
Get
Fle
Bourd of Public Works
Ferry Street
Seventh Stret
Ninth Street
Gald City
Welnestay
Thoma
Towa
Young Man Charged With Embezzlement
Amos F. Fry, acting as collector for Prudential Insurance Co., is charged with embezzling $30. He was sent to jail after failing to post $200 bond. attorney is Isaac Petersburger for the prosecution. Fry reportedly took small sums over time and misreported payments.
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Amos F. Fry
Roddewig
Prucential Insurance Co
Fry
Cnorr
Carroll Broc
Jai
Isaac Petersburger
Frey
What’s the matter with Whimsler breaks down in Detroit Free Press
A brief dialogue notes Whimsler’s exhausted state after returning from a location as reported by the Detroit Free Press, signaling strain or fatigue in a local figure. The item presents a snapshot of condition and attribution to a contemporary newspaper.
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Whimsler
Detroit Free Press
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