Woman Swanson Held After Child Burn Death Inquest
Coroner impanels a jury in Moline after Sophia Swanson, of 387 Eleventh Street, is linked to the burning of her infant with testimony from Dr Kohler, Ruth Swanson, Ruth Gustus, and Selma Lundquist. The verdict awaits state action on possible criminal charges or mental evaluation.
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Gah Wanson
Eleventh Street
A. H. Oe Clene Mohler
Eckhart
A. E. Kohler
Foreman
Geo
EB. Gibbs
T. I. Branley
C. D. “Yratters
O. M. Biaant
C. F. Pruesssink
Police Aatation
A. Gustus
Tenth Street
Sophia Swanson
Selma Lundqulat
Swanson
Moline
Mr Swanson
The Verdict on Infant Death by Lamp Burns
A jury finds the infant son of Mrs Sophia Swanson died from burns caused by a lighted lamp held by the mother. The sworn inquiry records the cause of death and names the jurors and officials involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Swanson
Commencement Exercises Set for Bowling County
In Bowling the county’s final commencement will be held next Saturday evening at Foster. Rev. Kettlecamp of the German Methodist Church in Wrayville delivers the address as students from East of the Country prepare for the event.
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Wergwidn
Foster
Kettlecamp
Wrayville
Bowling
Money Taken From Sleeping Man's Trunk
Conrad Peterson of 610 Forty sixth street reported to police that he was robbed of 31 dollars 80 cents from his trunk last night. He had tucked a pocketbook with 1 dollar 80 cents under his pillow and woke to find the pocketbook missing and 30 dollars taken from the trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Peterson
Forty-sixth Street
Echo of the Paper Mill Ruling Favoring Deere & Company
In circuit court Judge Gest ruled for Deere & Company in a suit by Moline Plow Co to tear down buildings on the west half of the old Paper Mill property. The decision limits the plow firm to a cash sum equal to wreckage value, not mandatory demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Plow Company
Deere & Co
Gest
Deere & Company
Moline Plow Co
Plow Company
Paper Company
Deere & Copany
Wood & Peek
Sweeney & Walker
Moline Seen Likely To Send Delegation To National Education Meet
Local teachers show strong interest in the National Educational association convention to be held in Minneapolis in the first week of July. A fine program and generous railroad rates with river steamer return options are offered. Teachers will receive notices soon to decide trip plans.
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National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Moline
Garment Girls Win Their Strike at Davenport
The Schaffer Garment Co. Davenport and the workers union reached a mutually satisfactory agreement resolving the strike. The women and girls who walked out will return to work next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaffer Garment Co
Davenport
Card of Thanks Note for Mother’s illness and interment
To the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and interment of our dear mother we extend our kindest appreciation and thanks. August Klebe and family Hampton Inouts
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August Klebe
Hampton I
Natick Notes on Fire Department Assignments and Sick Lists
Fireman W A Smith remains on duty in Fireman Thup a piadé on engine 1236. Thup is on sick list. Engine 98 replaces 78 while 669 moves to Rock Island. Hawthorn run by BKB R N includes engines 98 and 97. Engine 1237 held for repairs. Engineer Duncan sick. Firemen Knoblanck Blazer Savita on sick or local lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A Smith
Rock Island
BKB
Hawthorn
Duncan
J P Knoblanck
G. Blazer
O. Savita
Ministers to Meet at the Watch Tower
The Tri City Ministerial union holds its last meeting before vacation at the Watch Tower on Monday June 30 at 2 o clock PM. Rev Thomas J Shuey of Rock Island will present a paper titled Liberty and Its Limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Watch Tower
Thomas J Shuey
Rock Island
Liberty
Hyde Reaches Highest Petty Office in Naval Militia
Frank Hyde, eight years in the Naval Militia at Moline, has been promoted to chief master at arms of the Second Ship crew. The unit includes Quincy, Alton, Rock Island and Moline, making this the highest petty office in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hyde
Naval Militia
Moline
Arma
Quincy
Alton
Rock Island
Boston Man Marries Wealthy Ill Wife Seeks Health Cure
A Boston man who married a frail wealthy woman finds happiness after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The patent remedy claims to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever and ague and all stomach troubles. Gentle yet effective at 25 cents a bottle at Clendenin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Larely
Dr. King
Clendenin
Dentist Dr Straw to Attend Office Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July August
Dr. W. L. Straw will travel from his camp and be in his office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week during July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L. Straw
Explosion reports severe burn. arnica balm praised
A Hitkman Iowa account describes a terrible gasoline stove explosion leaving a severe burn. The healer could not cure the wound, but Bucklen's Arnica Balm allegedly cured it. The ad promotes Arnica for cuts sores and bruises and urges mothers to watch for worms with White's Vermifuge sold by Clendenin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E B. Palmer
Hitkman
Iowa
Beast Doctora
Bucklen
Arica Balvé
Clendenin’s
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George W Johnson
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M W Sattles, Jr
H. W Cooper
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Bs le
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