Tragic Freight Train Accident Kills Rock Island Youth
John Peters, 16, of 358% Eighth Street, Rock Island, was killed after attempting to ride a Rock Island freight train near Brooks crossing. He fell 18 feet to the road, was amputed on arrival at St Anthony's hospital, and authorities believe the boy lost his grip and fell under the wheels from the viaduct. The No 92 freight, led by Engineer Robinson and Conductor Hines, was the train involved. The foot severed by wheel flanges lay beside the eastbound track, and Peters remained conscious long enough to identify himself. He had ridden to town for a ride to Moline when the accident occurred around 10 o'clock last night.
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Brooks’ Crossing
Robinson
Hines
John Peters
Pauline Peters
Eighth Street
Rock Island
Fortieth Street
Fifth Avenue
Kell
Young Peters
Peters
St. Anthony's Hospital
DeSilva
Moline
Craig
8. B. Hall
No. 92
Lindsey
Stober
Pure Watertown Ice Delivers Crystal Clear Ice
The Sylvan Ice Company specializes in Watertown ice, shipped from the Mississippi River above Moline. They report a heavy demand this year due to its absolute purity and reliability for delivery in carload lots to supply local needs.
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Sylvan Ice Company
Watertown
Mississippi River
Moline
Sylvan Company
Day
River rat George Wright Cleared After Jury Trial
George Wright arrested in Rock Island on a vagrancy charge after drunken incident at Mo Squito's saloon. He conducted his own defense, led by a jury, and was acquitted. Magistrate Johnson warned of 90 days on the stone pile if re-arrested. Wright then left the scene by the bridge.
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George Wright
McCarthy
Rock Island
Wright
Johnson
George
Blackstone Green
Weyerhaeuser
Jail committee to repaper sheriff’s residence bids opened
The board of supervisors jail committee opened bids on repapering the sheriff’s residence and related work. Contracts were awarded to W C Hubbe at 105 with other bids ranging up to 172 from P J Lee and Lerch & Greve among others.
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Board of Supervisorn
W C
Hubbe
D Hubbe
W C Killmer
Paridon & Son
Rabe & Lewis
Adams
Lerch & Greve
P J Lee
Program for Tomorrow Night at Industrial Home Auditorium
Tomorrow night at the Industrial Home auditorium features a greeting by Miss Oakley Mother Sven, a poem by Res Ao Brunner, songs by the Swedish Olive quartet, violin and piano solos by Master Newton Marshall and Chua Carlson, addresses by Rev Herman Lindskog of Chicago and Rev A Nyhloh of Galesburg, and a dismissal by Rev F W Burrell. Refreshments served at entrance.
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Miss Oakley
Sven
Res Ao Brunner
Olive Quartet
Master Newton Marshall
Herman Lindskog
Chicago
Chua. Carlson
A Nyhloh
Galesaburg
F W Burrell DD
Christchurch
Madison Medicine Co Rival Tea Claim Foreshadowed
A fragment notes dealers tout a rival product promising “something just as good” as the Madison Medicine Co’s Rocky Mountain Tea. The jumbled text mentions a price cue of 35 cents and a purchaser’s musing on public popularity.
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Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain Tea
Two Tales on Capt Lindsay Aboard the Celtic
Reports from New York say the Celtic voyage stirred debate over Capt Lindsay with Drs Marcus Reonaldson Hathaway and others aboard. Miss Alma Mangey defends the captain while passengers complain of harrowing conditions and rough handling near Malta, including a capsized boat and a theft claim.
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Lindsay
Celtic
Marquis
Rock Island
Reonaldson
Davenport
Josiah Strong
Malta
Alma Mangey
Lillian
Celtic Hy
McWilliama
Sorrow Deepens For Mrs Thulin In Twin Losses
Mrs. Charles G Thulin mourns after losing her husband and brother within days. The funeral for Olof Fo Anderson, a book sales clerk at Augustana Book Concern, is pending with services at Riverside Cemetery. Lars Larson of Rock Island dies at 69 after a long local residence, leaving a wife Helena Olson, a son John, two daughters, and siblings in Chicago. funeral by AOUW lodge set for Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Charles G Thulin
Riverside
Lous Eler
Olof Fo Anderson
Anderson
Eighth Avenue
Rokgsland
Augustana Book Concern
Varmland
Sweden
Clarence M
A G Anderson
Hair
Sland
John Anderson
San Franccisco
Mra Charles ¢. Thulin
Mara Anderson
Hilma Aronson
Fred Aronson
Fourth Avenue
Su.land
America
Riverside Cemetery
Larson Lars Larson
Christiana
Norway
Rock Island
Larson
Rock Island Lumber Company
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Helena M. Olson
John
J Ranson
Gertrude
Carrie
Chicago
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Illinois League officials invite Roosevelt to Peoria convention
John W Parker and Clarence F Buck of Watertown and Monmouth traveled to Washington to invite President Roosevelt to address the Illinois League of Republican Clubs in Peoria. Roosevelt pledged to speak if feasible and will deliver only three speeches this year, one in Illinois if possible.
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John W Parker
Watertown Hospital
Washington
Clarence F Buck
Monmouth
Illinois League of Republican Clubs
Roosevelt
Illinois
Peoria
League
Senator Cullom
Messrs
Buck
Parker
New York
Another Factory Is Slated For Gilbert
Gilbert across the river near Bettendorf is set for industrial expansion as the Bettendorf Axle Company plans a full plant and a second factory to manufacture dust proof window sash. The new sash plant will rise near the Ablestone crusher with a seated pane design replacing putty. The expanded operations indicate rising capital and renewed local business activity.
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Gilbert
East Davenport
Bettendorf
Bettendorf Axle Company
Bettendorf Company
Ablestone
Veteran recalls trip of Davenport murderers at Rock Island
A Rock Island Argus report recounts veteran Ladi J o S Froyd, 76, at the Iowa Soldiers Home, claiming to have driven the robbers who killed Col. George Davenport on Rock Island on July 4. He says the gang sought treasure, not ransom, and that $300 was taken.
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Rock Island Argus
Marshalltown
Iowa
George Davenport
Rock Island
Ladi J O S. Froyd
Hels
Chicago
Col Davenport
Floyd
Davenport Figures Honored by Cummins Commissions
Governor Cummins of Iowa appoints Davenport figures to two commissions. Dr H Preston Davenport is named as Davenport City’s delegate to the American Congress of Tuberculosis in New York City May 14. Supt M T Gass will represent Iowa at the 29th annual conference of charities and corrections in Detroit May 28 to June 3.
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Cumtina
Iowa
Davenport
H Preston
Bottle syrup guarantee offered by The Bottles Pharmacy
The Bottles Pharmacy and H Sandstrom promise refunds on a 50c Greens Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 25c bottle is offered to prove satisfaction, with money refunded if not satisfied.
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H Sandstrom
Typhoid Stricken Woman on Stock Island Destitute Family
Monday afternoon the Argus reports Mrs Park, ill with typhoid fever, was moved from her home below the boat yard in Stock Island to St Anthony's hospital. Her dwelling and two children are said to live in extreme poverty after the husband deserted them recently, leaving the mother to cope with starvation.
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Argus
Park
Stock Island
St Anthony’s Hospital
Davenport Pythians Best Drilled Company in Iowa
Davenport Knights of Pythian unit in Davenport praised as the best drilled company in Iowa after a state inspection. Brigadier General J C Manchester of Ottumwa announced the award of his trophy flag for overall drill and efficiency. The Davenport company posted the highest percentage across all inspected Iowa units. Trophy arrival is anticipated soon.
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Garfield
Knights of Pythian
Davenport
Iowa
Gill
J C Manchester
Ottumwa
Private cash on short notice offer for emergencies
A notice describes private, confidential handling of emergency cash needs on short notice. It emphasizes discreet service and no unnecessary formalities to assist you during financial shortfalls.
Grasp the Opportunity in Personal Property Lending Plan
A historic notice offers new personal property finance for furniture, planes, horses, wagons or other items kept in the owner's possession. It advertises loans from ten dollars up and terms from one month to one year with a promise of reasonable rates and attractive plans.
Mitchell Lynde Biik Rock Island Office Hours
Mitchell Lynde Biik in Rock Island lists office hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Wednesdays and Saturdays evenings with telephone number 1514.
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Pure Watertown Ice
Hull Brothers
Third Avenue
Moline, Ill
Shs
Will
Industrial Hall
Aronston
Wilson's
Guy H Darling
Oriental Tea Company
Col. Davenport
Cummins
Davenport Pythians
Fidelity Loan Company
Mullane
Fifteenth Street
LANR
Avive
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