Death in Squalor: Andrew Johnson and Peter West
In a small Concordia avenue home, Andrew Johnson, a widower, died after suffering rheumatism and lung trouble. Peter West found him dead upon returning with firewood. The coroner ruled death from natural causes aided by neglect and refusal of medical help. Johnson, born in Sweden, lived in Moline about 22 years. a 10 year old son resided with Mrs. Berger. The jury cited lack of care and the deceased’s refusal of a doctor.
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Andrew Johnson
Concordia Avenue
Peter ‘Weat
Peter West
Mr. Johnson
Death
Johnson
West
Sweden
Moline Abou
Looker
Berger
Sth Street
16Th Avenue
Eckhart
D. J Webb
H F E. Mapes
F A Lind
Geo. E. Holt
C F. Pruessing
Jake Wigers
Daisy Weston Robbery Report at Rock Island Yard
Daisy Weston lost twelve dollars to a Rock Island resident near the old lumber yards on Third Avenue and Twenty Fourth Street. Police notified. she was arrested and held at the Rock Island station after crossing to Davenport on the bridge. The Argus notes two new factories planned for Rock Island and praise potential industrial growth in the city.
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Daisy Weston
Third Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Rock Island
Daisy
Davenport
The
Argus
County Committee Chooses Knox Chairman and Officers
The Republican county committee met at the courthouse and organized for the campaign. Mayor B Frank Knox was elected chairman. GL Peterson of South Moline was named secretary and J W Simonson of Port Byron treasurer. Executive committee members include F Whiteside Joslin W F Eastman Moline W A Rosenfield Rock Island and George Spickler Andalusia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Court House
B. Frank Knox
GL. Peterson
South Moline
J W Simonson
Port Byron
Whiteside
Joslin
W F Eastman
Moline
W A Rosenfield
Rock Island
George Spickler
Andalusia
Dance by Monarch Club at Turner Hall
Watch Tower lists events with a Monarch Club dance on April 24 at Turner Hall followed by an anniversary celebration by Thorlodge No. 9 IL on May 10.
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Watch Tower
The
Monarch Club
Turner Hall
Thorlodge
Paving and street railway work to start on city avenues
Tri City Construction begins paving on Second avenue and will lay rails for a new street railway after sub grade. Powell Bros of Chicago to start cement curbing on 16th street from 5th to 25th avenues, expects 30 days, offering $2.00 a day for laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Construction Company
Second Avenue
New Street Railway
Powell Bros
Chicago
16Th Street
Sth
25Th Avenues
Brick Walls Fall at Rock Island Broom Factory
Workers at Channon Perry and Company on West Seventeenth Street and First Avenue discover the west wall of a broom factory collapsed after a fire a year ago. Debris crushes the plumbing firm annex, injuring no one as night guards had already left around 9:30 p.m. The damage is estimated at about 4000 dollars. buildings are owned by Leeds Bros and Wo Nexus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channon, Perry & Company
West Seventeenth Street
First Avenue
Rock Island
Channen Perry
Shuu Phe
Hanpom Beats & Company
Leeds Bros
Wo Nexus
Foreman Titus Resigns to Take Road Post in Wisconsin
South Moline April 24 report states Titus resigns as foreman on the TD de T road and accepts a position on the RooT & FP road in Wisconsin. He left this morning for the new post. Joe Tomkins of Dayton Ohio visited Orland Tyler Roof in Silvis. Roof plans residence in Hampton for summer. Fa Peterson returned from Tomahawk Nebraska yesterday. Mrs Howe went home to Warner Station after a week with friends. Herman Woalste and others attend the Down 8 Scale at Warbett Town today. A few books remain at cost for five days.
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South Moline
Titus
Wiskiwa
McCabe Named Senator as Magill and Samuelson Gain Nominations
At Rock Island circuit court room the district senatorial convention nominated Lesi S McCabe for state senate by acclamation while three candidates vied for representatives Jason Anderson A Samuelson and L M Magill Magill and Samuelson won the required votes to secure the nomination Roosevelt and Cuba stance were noted in the convention remarks with the party declaring unity after the balloting.
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Tles
A H Kohler
Lesi S McCabe
McCabe
Jason Anderson
Hethietson
A Samuelson
Mercer
L. M Magill
Rock Island County
McCaskrin
Morgan to Visit New Mexico for Timber Plant Survey
FE E Morgan sails from Chicago with American Turf Co officers and Michigan lumbermen to inspect 292 620 acres of white timber lands in New Mexico. He aims to verify the venture's facts and report future prospects while coordinating a railroad plan to access the timber. Morgan also plans a family visit in eastern New Mexico before return.
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Feo Morgan
New MooXico
Che Jny
New Mexico
Mi Metyatr
Ttus
Ecity
H Ro Berry
Ccoma City
Oklahoma
Collahome Texas and Gulf Railroad
Ilso
American Turf Company of Chicago
Berry
Atmericote Lumber Company
Beers
Wolfertats
Tri-City
Amer
Colmy
Meereur
Imok Tite
McKinley Attalencia Counties
Campins
Morgan
Chicago
Michigan
Mr. Morgan
I. J. Morgan
Burling-ton Time Change Delays Mornings For Meals
The timetable changes effective May 4 aim to add a later morning southbound train and allow all passengers to stop for meals both morning and evening. Four main trains will pause two minutes in Rock Island to enable supper and breakfast, meal breaks, and division-change adjustments.
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Burlington Road
Tri-Cities
St. Paul
Barstow
Rock Island
City beauty column highlights civic cleanliness efforts
Readers are urged to keep homes clean to improve the city’s appearance. The Womans Sanitary Association of Indianapolis presents a booklet on citizenship and clean streets. The Hellenu Mont Improvement Society reports its annual progress. The Hamilton Canada Improvement Society promotes urban beautification and public education.
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Womans Sanitary Association
Indianapolis
Indiana
the Improvement Society of
Hellenu Mont
Harmon claims Luetgert alive as Mary Robbins in sanitarium
Larry Harmon of Chicago, once from Peoria, argues Mrs Luetgert survived the vat incident and hides as Mary Robbins. He cites teeth evidence and plans to show a dentist Mrs Luetgert used in 1896, claiming to prove identity despite relatives' doubt.
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Larry Harmon
Peoria
Chicago
Mary Robbins
Luetgert
Lueteert
Larry
Stromberg Pleads Guilty to Adultery Charge
Adelysh Stromberg of Moline pleaded guilty to adultery in county court on Wednesday. Judge Adama fined him $50 and costs, with Stromberg paying costs and part of the fine and making satisfactory arrangements to cover the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelysh Stromberg
Moline
Adama
Stromberg
Omade
Wats
Founders Day Celebrations Shift From Andover to Chicago
The Founders Day events move from Andover to Chicago with Immanuel Church hosting rites. Activities include a festival, poetry by Fox Olson of Chicago, and remarks by Judge Peter Grosscup. Lectures are canceled, and Dr Jarl Sundbeck will represent King Oscar before the weekend union service at the college chapel.
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Andover
Chicago
Augustana Alumni Association
Immanuel Church
McKinley
Peter Grosscup
Chiago
Fox Olson
Nya Pressen
Moline
KL Norehius
USA
Minn
A. W. Duhisten
Jarl Sundbeck
Oscar
Batude
College Chapel
Pharmacy guarantees refund on Greens Syrup bottles
The Battles Pharmacy operated by H Sandstrom offers a refund on a 60 cent bottle of Greens Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold, plus a 26 cent bottle to prove satisfaction with a money-back guarantee. Luton News Depot advertises the deal.
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Battles Pharmacy
H Sandstrom
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Reb
Knox
Josephson
PLR
Joe Tomkins
Dayton Ohio
Orland Tyler
Roof Silvis
Hampton
Fa Peterson
Tomaho
Howe
Warner Station
Herman Woalste
Down 8
Warbett Town
Wei Haw
Are
Switzerland
Boston
15Th Street and
5Th Avenue, Moline
Samuelson
Anderson
Magill and Samuelson
L. S. McCabe
Ator
H A Ainsworth
K M Whitman
M F Haines
Henderson
Meese
Committee On Organization
C E Bat
Magill
Saruelyon
Mii
Weig Y Tame Simluy
Ete Roosevelt
Uba
Wy Samuelson
Hy Magill
FE. E. Morgan
Sition
Hamilton
Canada
Dominion
Langbehn’s Bakery Rite Se
SOLAS
Augustana College
Luton News Depot
Dewend-Kuschmann Furniture Co
Crisp Cruisers
Langbehn's
Sundeen & Vander Vennet
E. Mayer
Modern Clothiers
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