Davenport Barman Wounds Man In Alley Shooting
George McCloskey, a Davenport hanger-on, was shot twice in an alley after a quarrel with A. R. Mosely. The second bullet perforated the intestines, and McCloskey, about 28, is in serious condition at the hospital. Mosely, celebrating his 21st birthday, is held without bail as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCloskey
Davenport
McCloskey
McCluskey
Clinton
Mosely
Streator
Family Squabble Over Princeton Tragedy Spurs Lawsuits
The Princeton tragedy in which Rott McKinley killed his wife and himself prompts a legal clash among the deceaseds’ children. Mrs Smith sues to recover 5000 from Mrs Simpson of South Dakota for alleged slander, while Mrs Simpson counters with criminal proceedings against Mrs Smith for breaking into the parents’ home and taking papers to the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceton
Rott
McKinley
John Smith
Princeton
Mrs Simpson
South Dakota
Eye-scorching accident forces pressman George Miles off work
George Miles a pressman and stereo typer on the Mall suffered a serious eye injury Saturday night when hot metal splashed into his eye burning the optic. He is compelled to quit work for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miles
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Cures Old Burns Says Man
W Heads of Jonesville Virginia recalls a childhood foot burn that caused years of leg sores and ulcers. He credits Bucklin’s Arnica Salve with a complete cure after other remedies failed. The salve treats burns cuts sores bruises and piles and is sold by F G Clendenin for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Heads
Jonesville
Bucklin
F. G. Clendenin
Races At Davenport Track Prompt Winter Debate
A large crowd attended the matinee races at Davenport mile track yesterday as officials weigh winter racing. A plan to hold a series could trigger road closures in Rock Island and Murine City for horsemen use. Free Blood Balm ad repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Davenport Mile Track
Thia Ja
Rock Island
Mu-rine
Death at City Hospital Claims Local Contractor
William H Smith, a 36 year old contractor for Mutual Wheel Company, died at the city hospital yesterday afternoon after a tumor on his left thigh led to surgery. He had been recovering from the operation when complications caused a sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Smith
Mutual Wheel Company
City Hospital
Probate Court Records Highlight Multiple Estate Matters
The Probate Record covers estate actions for Ida J Lindberg Rose Ritchie and Perry Ritchie guardianship for Jerry Ritchie and other estates including Augustus L Kalin Mary Coyne Gregory Brown Peter Crampp and Charles Minne. It notes petitions for letters testamentary administrations and approvals of real estate sales to pay debts with several names and parcels referenced in Rock Island area records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ritchie
Augustus L. Kalin
Adam Ro McBurney
Wm Jockett Petithaon
Edna Kerr Crampton
Frannis M
What’s Your Face Worth and a Drug Ad
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for a sallow complexion and facial flaws. It promises clear skin and rosy cheeks for 25 cents at Clendenin’s drug store, presenting a lively, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Clendenin
East Ends Triumph in Rock Island Football Clash
At Athletic park East Ends defeated Elm streets 16 to 0 in a daylight game. Tambor scored three touchdowns and kicked four goals as a large crowd watched the East Ends secure the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Rock Island
Tambor Male
Death of Wm 8B Gardner Noted by 6th Iniots
The Spanish American War era article reports William B. Gardner of Company B, 6th Iniots, died in the Philippines after reenlisting in the regular army following muster out. His remains were interred in LaSalle with funeral honors conducted by local Spanish American War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iniots
Gardner
Philippines
LaSalle
River men bound over in county saloon robbery case
Patrick Kain and James Mi arthy the two river men were arrested Friday night and charged with robbing a Lon Mizer4 citizen of $40 in Rock Island saloon. They were bound over to the grand jury Saturday by Magistrate Johnson under $300 bond each and sent to jail in default. Lew Mizer was fined $25 and costs for keeping a disorderly house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kain
James Mi
Arthy
River
Iinton County
Postmaster Orders Stop on Pan American Stamp Sale
Postmaster McKinley instructs that Pan American stamp sales stop at the close of business on the exposition closing date in Buffalo. Remaining stamps will be sent to Washington by registered mail to be reclaimed. Reports indicate most Pan American stamps in the Moline office have already been sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Buffalo
Washington
Assixtant
Moline
Two Duav enport youths Arrested After Alley Clash
Harry and Frank Lockman were arrested across the river Saturday evening on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder during a street fair in Galesburg. Harry says a crowd insulted a woman and he pursued the offender. he asserts Frank played no part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Frank Lockman
Duavenport
Galesburg
Frank
Rummage sale totals reach over one thousand dollars
The rummage sale at Rock Island ran from Tuesday through Saturday, with final sales totaling 1,015.06 dollars. Interest remained high, many items found ready buyers, and Roy Bowlby donated a piano raffled off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Roy Bowlby
Orphan's Home Agent Reunites 13 Year Old Julia Bridges
Des Moines state orphan’s home agent J. F. Van Winkle brought 13 year old Julia Bridges from a facility in Des Moines after word she had been retaken by her grandfather Thomas Patten. Van Winkle traced the girl through several cities, found her in a hut at the foot of Jim Street in Rock Island, and escorted her back to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J FE van Winkle
Des Moines
Rock Island
Julia Briges
Thos L'Atten
van Winke
Rock Island Patten
Jim Street
van Winkle
Dis Moines
Wages for Farm Labor Across States 1866 to 1899
The Agriculture Department prepares a bulletin detailing monthly and daily farm labor wages from 1866 to 1899. It notes peak wages in 1868 and lows in 1879 for monthly rates with and without board, varying by state. In 1893 overall national wages surpassed earlier years, with panics affecting 1893 and 1899 rates not yet fully recovered. dairy, cotton, fruit farms show growing specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Maryland
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Iowa
California
South Carolina
Oregon
Texas
Virginia
Florida
Ohio
Georgia
Colorado
Maine
Vermont
New Jersey
North Carolina
New Hampshire
Delaware
South
Tennessee
Oride
Minnesota
Nebraska
Funeral with military honors for Poor Hiften the printer
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Bero Knoxer undertaking for printer Poor Hiften found dead on a shanty-boat. Tri City Typographical Union members attended and the casket was interred in the soldiers’ resting ground behind government field. The event drew a large union turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiften
Bero Knoxer Undertaking
Tri- Cty Typographical Union
Blizzard Prices Offer Warm Fleeced-Lined Garments
Advertises children's fleeced lined garments priced from toe to 19c and men's all wool items ranging from 39c to 600 and up to $1.00.
Night alarm prompts home remedy claims in Kentucky ad
Mia Snider of Crittenden Kentucky recalls a baby's croup scare and credits Dr King’s New Discovery for quick relief and cure. The ad touts the product as infallible for coughs colds and lung troubles and notes trial bottles free at Clendenin’s drug store. It also promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a constipation cure with a price.
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Gil
Dr Gillam
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
Moline
Hawthorne Pharmacy
6Th Avenue
Croup
Mia
J C Snider
Crittenden
King
Clendenin
Ave
Roosevelt Presses Rock Island Arsenal Labor Dispute
James Connell, president of the International Association of Machinists, says President Roosevelt pledged action after a White House talk on union labor discrimination at Rock Island Arsenal and substandard work on government vessels built by Union Iron Works San Francisco. He planned to file written proofs with the secretary to press for remedy and end the coast strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
James
Onnell
International Association of Machinists
Roosevelt
White House
Our Issolation T
Roourevelt
Rock Island 1
Union Tron Works
Jennel
Railroad notes on Hawthorn yard and depot activity
A Ragus summary reports Hawthorn yard at CRI&P being used as storage, with engines and cars moved for inspections. It details crew changes, depot work on 10th Avenue, shifts in personnel at Hawthorn and Rock Island, and various assignments and absences among engineers, firemen, and switchmen with routine maintenance and inspections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CRI & P
Hawthorn
Argus
Tate
Ho Miew
Roch Se
Othe Courhew
Teon
Tth Avenue
Fa Bering
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Cees
Tor
Dewend- Kuschmann Furniture Co
Steiners
Hosital
News of Court House
Ida J Lindberg
Rose Ritchie
Perry Ritchie
Mary Coyne
George W McCaskrin
Eatate
Gregory Brown
Teter Crampp Ceeorge Gumtau
Edward Hoffman
George Hear
Charles Minne
John Weekes
Edward
Elmore Ho Stafford
E W Hurst
William Jackson
John BF. Bracklett
Catherine E. Wisthl
Hannar
Andrew Fexter
Stephenson
Otto Pinska
Johanna Pinska
Nel
Eiiphriain
Joan L. Danner
James Kane
Joseph Retchart
Howards
Woodin
Viola Hemmingway
Wooding
Derby
Fedora
Crusher
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, Ill
B. L. Natt
LaBalle
Avenue
Geneseo Arena
Geneseo
Moline Plow Company
Company B
Boy Dead
Tonion Misa
Funerae
Atty
Rob & BF Oo
Buffilo
Ann Los
Rocky Mountain Ten
0.Connell
Cranmsaport Servicer
Werteberg Belaupe
Satds van Sian Franciace
Transport Service
Haber
Nates
Trenton Moyo
Ram Ceta
Firneman
Levine
Ff Amd
Teecmard
Tews Lity Engine Co Vest
Zere
Rock
Sland
Heffernan
H E. Pratt
Fo Channen
Woodward
Chicago
George Nelson
Hostler
ROT & N
Hoo Llelwedder
Fo Reoiren
Hawther
Jo Tlark
Thesia d
Vowerk Tecin
25Th Street
G Po Hollingsworth
Stck
Mertz
Bnemian Barnes
Peatiodstown
Prolia
Jos Steveger
Ramdot
20Th Street
Mares Sthffir
Reaga
Japan
Dr. Price
Fanny
Wetmore
Shields’ Cash Grocery
Fifth Avenue
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