Taft Wins East Moline Postmaster Race
The East Moline postmaster position ends with A. D. Taft, railroad operator, winning over rivals Hesley and Taft after a local political push from Congressman Prince. The office will move to the station as theft details surface, with reports of a post office robbery and ongoing investigation by Inspector Gilbert of Galesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Taft
Prince
East Moline
Taft
Denizon
Brunk
Mesars
Hesley
Washington
Schleuter
Gilbert
Galesburg
Stamps Found Near Milwaukee Transfer Tracks
At four o'clock yesterday Fred Pollard found a bundle of stamps totaling 3127 M4 near East Moline transfer tracks. The stamps, likely stolen or discarded to avoid detection, were wrapped in an old newspaper and turned over to Sheriff Cradle. Meanwhile the Sederholm family is recovering from a typhoid fever outbreak affecting several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pollard
Conductor Pollard
Milwaukee
East Moline
Sheriff Cradle
Local Coal Dealer Promotes Cable LaSalle and Hard Coal
F. L. Natt advertises genuine Cable coal along with LaSalle and hard coal at 1102 3d Avenue Moline. Telephone contact 2009.
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F. L. Natt
LaSalle
3D Avenue
Moline
Proclamation Issued On Property Destruction
Mayor Wessel announced a proclamation warning that anyone willfully destroying or defacing property tomorrow evening October 31 faces prosecution to the full extent of the law with penalties up to 200 dollars. Special officers will be detailed to arrest offenders.
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Wessel
Fiendish attack on Cheokee man heals with Bitters
C F C Collier of Cheokee Iowa suffered a kidney attacked backache and paralysis until Electric Bitters cured his condition. The remedy purifies blood and builds health, costing 60 cents at Clendenin's drug store 84 Avenue.
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C. F. C. Collier
Cheokee
Iowa
Clendenin
Avenue
Hands Burned by Gasoline Glove Incident
Yesterday near the First M. E. church Mrs. Gustaf Hamler suffered severe burns to her hands and arms when she lit a match while wearing gloves soaked in gasoline. Dr Gardner treated the injuries and she is reported doing nicely despite the painful accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustaf Hamler
M. E
Gardner
Hamlet
Maltby Pleads Self-Defense in Davenport Shooting
B R Maltby of Streator visited his son at the county jail after the Sunday shooting death of McCloskey. Maltby senior vowed to clear his son, who acted in self defense, while the youth showed remorse and recalled acquaintance with McCloskey. The page also notes drugstore ads for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents.
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B. R. Maltby
Streator
Davenport
McCloskey
Maltby
F Jo Clendenins
E Heimbeck
Amberg Found Guilty Of Petty Larceny In Tent Case
Albert Amberg of Mo Une Indiana faced burglary and larceny charges for allegedly stealing provisions valued at about $3 from a tent at Walker Station on August 15. The jury found him guilty of petty larceny after debates over the second offense count and the tent burglary law.
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Albert Amberg
Mo Une
Flynn
Amberg
L. Curkendall
Walker Station
Weldwolle
Illinois
Burrall Ordered to Pay Bond in Circuit Court Case
In circuit court today a jury ordered Arthur Burrall to reimburse the county for a bond he signed for a friend who later failed to appear for trial. The incident follows the friend showing ingratitude by skipping court. The report notes ongoing local meetings and organizational changes, including a Rock Island camp renaming and plans to initiate new members.
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Arthur Burrall
Burrall
Graham Post
Old Soldier
Onnt T
John Morris Camp & C V
Rock Island
H. G. Cleveland
Monmouth Considers Plow Factory Venture
Citizens of Monmouth push a plan to form a local company to manufacture plows under Brunne mer patents. Brunne mer offers to assign patents for 2000 in stock and to subscribe 8000 more in cash. Local investors eye the project, aiming for 75000 to 100000 capital, with optimism over employment and community benefit.
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Monmouth
Brunnemer
Dewey to question Leonard Murphy in Schley case
Judge Advocate Lemiy and D Ray ner said no further questions to Schley. Admiral Dewey planned questions for Leonard Murphy son of Owen Murphy the druggist. The piece also notes a scald injury from a tea pot and the funeral of Eleniy Smith at St Marys Church with a large turnout.
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Leonard
Owen Murphy
Eleniy Smith
City Hospital
St Mary 8 Cathel Church
Ctts
Happy Old Maids Convention At Wagner Last Night
A large town audience enjoyed a humorous Old Maids convention at the Wagner, led by Fred Fleet. The procession listed many named ladies, the meeting discussed women’s rights, and a bill for face powder sparked chatter. The modoscope staged feats, yielding a playful tally of ages and a finale tableau. About $700 was raised for Christ Episcopal church.
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Wagner
Burrell
Mesdames Burrel
Peek
Steele
Tuckis
Clarke
Leipold
Bartlett
Hepburn Huntoon
Use
Ray
Evans
Morris
Mae
Helen Moorehead
Aimee
Genevieve Lyford
Margaret
Mary Wilkinson
Josephine
Mary Hill
Della
Mary Woodyatt
Cecile
Helen Enegren
Belle
Ruth Hotchkiss
Grace Starks
Vera Wheelock
Mary Gilmore
Goldie Mowry
Goldie Gamble
Clara Thomas
Nellie Anderson
Frances DesAulniers
Kate Oakley
Irene Woodyatt
Minnie Hirst
Josephine Hill
Mowry
Amy Lyford
Christ Episcopal Church
Thief's burglary case ends in surprising verdict
In circuit court Harry Flynn was found not guilty of burglary after a trial that followed his alleged theft of brass castings from the Peoples Power Company. Kennedy chased Flynn to a train, Flynn abducted brass, and the state declined a plea to petty larceny. Flynn did not testify. the judge refused an order for the goods but directed Sheriff Cralle to receive a brass return receipt. Flynn later retrieved a dollar from the sheriff after turning in the brass to the power company.
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Harry Flynn
Flynn
Peoples Power Company
West 17Th Street
Timothy Kennedy
Power
Weld
Judge Gest
Gest
Sheriff Cralle
Cralle
Wilton Parsons
Halloween Pranks Prompt Caution for Homeowners
The article warns of Halloween mischief with youths damaging property and vandalism on Bowery and nearby areas. It advises homeowners to stay alert secure coal sheds gates and muzzle loaders, and to remain vigilant for disturbances while noting Halloween customs and origins in Britain and Scotland.
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America
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J. H. Brunk
John Sederholm
Sederholm
Mr Sederholm
Te Fh Cs
Dewend
Kuschmann Furniture Co
Third
V6ny. Low
Ve Teen
Star Course Union
First Congregationa
Laimbert
Toggery
Second Ave
Rock Island, I11
2 Sons OF Veterans
Dr. King
Clendenin S
Lendenin and
Battls Pharmacy
Schley
Dewey
Bowery
Mayer Wessel
Bretish Islands
Witter
Hallowe’en
Scotland
Loween
Hull Bros
Batewina
Nordiens Donkea
Josephson
Sewerar
Third Avenue, Moline, Ill
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