World in Turmoil as Disasters Mark May
The passage chronicles a string of global disasters from volcanic eruptions to earthquakes and fires. It notes notable deaths including Bret Harte and Paul Leicester Ford, reports the Mount Pelee eruption killing tens of thousands, and mentions the Hayt revolution gaining headway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chads
China
Chicago
Japan
Mount Pelee
Bret Harte
England
Admiral Sampson
Paul Leicester Ford
Janice Meredith
St. Pierre
Colima
Mexico
Vesuvious
Italy
Nebraska
St. Vincent
Ayaye toYitrohre
Hayt
World in upheaval prompts global fears of change
A collage of disaster and conflict across nations follows coronation events in Spain. Tornadoes wreck Texas, killing many and destroying property. Earthquake in California and Tennessee mine explosion claim lives. Locusts return to Pennsylvania and Tennessee as wars and revolutions ripple worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Armour Pei ‘Chi Tg Cary
Chicago
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Texas
California
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
India
South
Elks Jubilee Carnival Heads Davenport for Big Event
Preparations for the Elks grand carnival in Davenport Iowa show the event will be the largest in the state. Over one and a half miles of exhibits and free attractions have been secured alongside the Bostock and Ferari shows. The carnival runs June 28 for a full week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Union News Depot Moves to New Quarters
The store announces relocation to 1420 Fourth Avenue and invites friends to visit. Watters Holt and Peterson pledge better service, a full line of cigars and tobacco, frame pictures cheaper than in three cities, and prompt handling of Journal subscriptions and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Moline Daily Journal
Rock Island County
Journal
Watters
Holt & Peterson
Union News Depot
Rock Island News Briefs Attends State Encampment and Local Events
Local society members entertain at the Industrial Home reception as Mrs Mary Clark of Springfield and Mrs Charles Vance of Chicago attend. Sunday School groups plan a quotation book fundraiser for First Congregational church grounds. Notables including Mrs J H Splittstoesser, Mrs P A Lackey, Charley Lobdell, and Mell C Follett visit for the state encampment in Rock Island.
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Ing
Atate
Rock Is Island
Clark
Springfield
Charles Vance
Chicago
Phory
Biton
Mary Bedeheppingtons
Lnddren
Woman's Veteran Belief Union
Society
W. H. Hillhouse
J. W. Atkinson
First Congregational Church
Charley Lobdell
Moline
Mell C. Follett
Rock Island
Thomas van Hecke
Antwerp
Belgium
Lou Argast
Nauvoo
John H Hauptmann
Local Briefs From South Moline Area
Carl Bufe returns to work after a week with grip. Henry Daebellehn Jr. infant son ill. John Fries of Geneseo visits daughter Mrs J S B Johnson. Mrs Wm Dierk ill with rheumatism. Louise Johnson returns from visit with Fred Anderson’s mother. Lookout Club meets Elsie and James Cook. Will Hodgston and Edward Peterson depart for Des Moines. Harris family of Annawan visiting F W Harris. F W Harris heads to Lincoln Nebraska for Marine Elevator Co business. Mrs George Marshall and daughter arrive from Chicago for encampment visit. D J Webb to build cottage on Fifteenth Street Twenty ninth avenue. H R Albrecht to build cottage on East Moline lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Carl Bufe
Henry Daebellehn Jr
John Fries
Geneseo
Mra
Johnson
Wm. Dierk
Louise Johnson
Mia
Fred Anderson
Lookout Club
Elsie
James Cook
Chas
Edgar
D. J. Webb
Fifteenth Street
Twenty-ninth Avenue
H R. Albrecht
East Moline
Wellington Wood Camp to Parade in Rock Island
Members of Wellington Wood camp Sons of Veterans will meet at the Masonic hall tomorrow afternoon to take part in the parade in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Wood Camp
Sons of Veterans
Masonic Hall
Rock Island
Odd Facts From Abroad And Isles
A compilation noting London eats 15 million fowls yearly, eight British commanders granted dukedoms, and Britain’s vast dock at Portsmouth. Also reports on mean temperatures in Torquay and Cork, body weights by region, and a geyser in New Zealand. Includes tides at London docks and peerage exceptions for bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Royal Dock
Portsmouth
England
Torquay
Cork
United Kingdom
Retomahana
New Zealand
House of Lords
London Docks
Seat of the Trouble in a Rowboat Row
Jack and Edyth quarrel while rowing as he arrives and she complains about his leaving. The Chicago Daily News presents a brief dramatic exchange revealing tension between the two characters during a journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Edyth
Chicago Daily News
City plans basin to aid Sylvan water supply
Mayor Weber told the Timbers council that a natural settling basin exists near the old mill dam by the island and would serve the city water supply. A 1000 foot retaining wall could create a 12 million gallon basin divided into three sections to ease cleaning while maintaining two full basins. The plan requires the War Department to grant rights to the proposed works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber Taat
Pond-Llly
Sylvan
Davenport
The Fighting Chance in The Smart Set June Issue
A novelette by Gertrude Lynch titled The Fighting Chance appears in The Smart Set for June. The story portrays an honest statesman’s life in Washington with infectious charm and witty dialogue. It blends realism with a compelling love-Internat plot and notable originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Lynch
Washington
Cdijentences
S Wd
Six Day Bargains in Hats and Accessories
Public sale offers trimmed and untrimmed hats Patt n hats and other goods in high class medium and cheap ranges. Attendance encouraged to view bargains shared during this six day event. Veiling arcade items and cuts noted as part of the sale. Sale lasts six days.
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Way
Sambridge
Julyard
Army of the People
Washington Clothing
Lefore
Afl. T, Moss
Popular Clothier
3D Ave
New York
PIERR @ GO
Madras
Mens
White Marsh S
ACORN
Baie
Pierr & Co
J. H. Splittstoesser
Los Angeles
Cal
Bud Wiechert
PF. A. Lackey
George Rogers Clark Chapter
Oak Park
City
J. M Holt
Rose Charley
Hammond
Randolph, Neb
F. H. Burrell
Quincy
W.L. Skidmore
Fred Cowley
Dalay Gould Torbett
Syracuse, N
D. W. Gould
J T Stafford
Dakotas
San Francisco
Vinnie Loggess
Daugter
H. C. Bogess
Edward G. Sherwin
William Sage
Omaha
Twin Cities
Mr Sage
Ninth Illinois Cavalry
Frederick William Taylor
Wishop
Episcopal Diocese of
Trinity Church
Trinity
G.G Craig, Jr
Arizona
Andrew Christopher
Spokane
Wash
Perg Zee Pokane
Tron
Arlania
John “Weaver
Sicily
William Johnson
Haymarket
George ‘W. Gamble
Iga
Frank Okerberg
Kewanee
The
Ieee Es Co
Salil
Agle
and ShoeHouse
Norfolk
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