An anarchist threat in Spring Valley Bureau county
A 1901 Bureau county piece describes Spring Valley as a hotspot for anarchists with a local paper L'Aurora printed in Italian. Emma Goldman and Lucy Parsons are cited amid red flags, threats, and calls to overthrow rulers. Officials aim to curb activity and suppress the anarchist press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau ‘Yy County
United States
Spring Valley
Reds
Fet
Chicago
Emma Goldman
Lucy Parsons
Paterson, N. J
McKinley
Bureau County
L’atrora
News-Herald
H. Corwin
Peru Press
Gavin Dies of His Injuries
John A. Gavin received a telegram announcing the death of his brother Joseph Gavin in Denver. The 31 year old railroad worker died from complications after an injury in Chillicothe Illinois and ensuing pulmonary consumption. Remains will be brought to Rock Island for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gavin
Joseph Gavin
Denver
Joseph
Chillicothe
Rock Island
Baseball scores and a medical advertisement
National League results list Brooklyn over New York 10 to 6 and Cincinnati 2 to 1 over Pittsburgh. American League games Baltimore and Washington postponed by rain, Boston defeated Cleveland 6 to 0, Philadelphia beat Detroit 4 to 1. Western Association and League scores feature Grand Rapids 9 to 8 over Toledo, Dayton 3 to 2 over Fort Wayne, Columbus Wheeling 8 to 1 and 2 to 1 in two games, Matthews 8 over Marion 6, Des Moines 1 0 Colorado Springs and 4 0 Colorado Springs, Omaha 4 Denver 3, St Paul 4 0 St Joseph 4, Minneapolis postponed. A letter from W S Brockman of Raganel describes success with Chamberlins Cough Remedy and lists local druggists F J Clendenin and F Heimbeck as retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Toledo
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Columbus
Wheeling
Matthews
Marion
Des Moines
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Denver
St.Paul
St. Paul
St Joseph
Minneapolis
Chamberlins
W S. Brockman
Ragnell
J Clendenin
F Heimbeck
Molotov Tom Davis Detained After Booze Load Stowaway
Tommy T. Davis, described as curbatone ora tor, hid a heavy alcohol haul in Rock Island. He was taken to the police station and jailed, later found wedged head down and feet protruding from a cell grate. Authorities investigate whether escape or self harm was intended. Maumberg's millinery at 1414 4th avenue advertises fall hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy T. Davis
Rock Island
Tommy
Hari-Kari
Notable Illustrious Arrivals and Departures in Rock Island
Galesburg attendees at Mr Heebner funeral. Lester Creutz farewells Pelican Club. Augustana faculty trip to Swedish festival. Rock Island residents attend weddings and engagements. Miss Alta Hoppe to Otto D Klattenhoff. Olga Swanson wedding to Cameron. John Anderson brings Chicago ideas. Rev C A Mennicke's 67th birthday observed quietly by church elders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F C Hoppe
Rock Island
Alta Hoppe
Otto D. Kiattenhoff
Moline
H T. Klattenhoff
West End
Anna Swanson
Island
Olga Swanson
Cameron
D. L. McNary
United Presbyterian Church
King Berths
Arthur BE. Swanson
Pride
6Th Avenue
Koester
People’s Power Company
Maine
C A. Mennicke
Out of the Ordinary Wit and Irish Humour in Remarks
A collection of comic quips and malapropisms contrasts czarist triplets and a stuttering stone gang boss with humorous lines from Irish and English public figures. The piece highlights varied misfires and merry misstatements in old world political and social speech.
Arnica Salve Cures Railroad Worker After Calamity
Dr A Kellett of Williford Arkansas reports a laborer suffered a crushed foot but Bucklen's Arnica Salve rapidly healed it. He praises its effectiveness for burns boils and skin eruptions and notes a 26 cent price. Sold by Fr Clendenin Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr A Kellett
Williford
Ark
Clendenin
Moline
Guests at the Hotels SUMMERS- A crowded guest list
The item lists numerous guests across hotels with names and home cities including Milwaukee Peoria Chicago Des Moines St. Louis Minneapolis Cambridge and Windsor. Notable entries include A L Branders T D Patterson Chas McCuen G B McClellan and Dr. G. B. McClellan with spouses and various other travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Branders
Milwaukee
T. D. Patterson
Peoria
Chas. McCuen
New York
Libbe
Chicago
Oscar Watson
W J. Barnes
Minneapolis
Minn
A. W. Hayward
J. L. Woodward
Ottawa
Ill
T. N. Wilcox
Meriden
Conn
K. Bates
Meadville
Wis
J. T. Hazel
Carlton
Comstock
Carl Holmberg
Des Moines
Iowa
F. Fowner
Aurora
Harry N Klindt
Manning
H H. Anderson
A. C Bogg
St. Louis
J. W. Key
F. D. Bisson
W Russel
Martin
A. J Conlee
South Bend
Showers Revive Vegetation Across the State
Warm temperatures prevailed last week with good showers on Wednesday and Saturday boosting ground conditions for plowing and seeding. Farmers report corn cutting near completion, wheat and rye sprouting, pastures revived, fruit crops mixed with favorable peach yields and generally good grapes and plums, while apples remain mostly unfavorable due to wind damage.
New Heating Plant Project For City Hospital
Hospital board awards contract to A F Lockhart Novelty Iron Works to replace the inadequate heating system. A remodeled plant with an extra boiler will be built and steam pipes run to the nurses room, using Wyckoff patent pipe covering. Work to be completed before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Lockhart
Novelty Iron Works
Wyckoff Patent
Swedish Lutheran high mass to be held with multi-language services
The Swedish Lutheran church will hold high mass tomorrow with Rev. C. Wilson of Oliver Minnesota conducting altar services and Rev. C. B. Lindberg delivering a Swedish address. Rev. Hoffstein will speak in English and the choir will provide special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C., Wilson
Oliver, Minn
C. B. Lindberg
Rock Island Railroad Rumor Fuels Southwest Harbors Talk
The Chicago Record Herald reports strong belief in the Rock Island extending from El Paso to the Pacific coast. Prescott and San Diego officials claim westward building, while Rock Island denies plans to build there or back the Copper Queen projects in the region.
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Rock Island
HCP
San Diego
Pacific Coast
Chicago Record-Herald
Bulla
el Paso
Great Harbor
Preacott
Arix
Pirione
Prescott
Phelps, Dodge & Company
Copper Queen
Bisbee
Douglies
Nacasara
Diego Eastern
Seid Company
Yuma
Enterprise
Large Family Reunion Honors Mrs. Dunlap on 8th Birthday
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunlap of South Rock Island marked her 8th birthday with a large family gathering. A total of 66 descendants attended as eight children thirty-eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren joined in the celebration. The Dunlap homestead buzzed with activity from morning until night with two meals, a rocking chair gift, and songs such as Auld Lang Syne and Home Sweet Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dunlap
South Rock Island
Grandmother Dunlap
Kentucky
A Turkish Bath at the Wagner Saturday Night
The Wagner Opera House presents A Turkish Bath with a 26 member cast and new scenery. Manager Taylor offers special 10 20 and 20 cent prices for the Saturday show. Tickets go quickly for what promises to be the season’s brightest comedy event.
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Taylor
Messrs
Mitchell and
Reid
Wagner Opera House
Enigt
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Nore
Peru
Gavin
Heimbecks
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Peaches
Wilson‘s
Sir Aba
Jall
Maumberg
4Th Avenue
Meseta
J. J
C. C. Cox
Wite Arcularine
Hampton
Galeszbur
Heebner
Lester Creutz
Ira Croag
The
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Stephen Lovejoy
J. M. Beardsley
John Crabaugh
A. C. Dart
Davenport
Gustave Andreen
N. Forsander
Edla Lund
Augustana College
Wahoo
Neb
Pelican Club
Frederick Weyerhaeuser
St Paul
Jessie Harrington
Valpariso
Ind
Louis Ostrom
Kansas Medical College
Topeka
Augustana
Ton van Hecke
Kewanee
Gertrude Don
Columbian School of Oratory
Hubbard
Earl Cameron
John Anderson
the Star
O— C. Walker
Earlham
Ed Wehr
East 5Th Avenue
Ethel
E. H. Perkins
Russia
Dublin
England
Parlament
Famous Moline, Ill
Windsor
W. L. Chrisman
Eldred
J. D. Blumer
G. B. McClellan
J. A Nige
Cambridge, Il
Harper’s Bazar
Lutheran Notes
Journal
Kitlaen Enue
Grandma Dunlap
Perry Davis
Josephson
Tri-City
C., RB. J. & P. Railway Co
Third Avenue
Brown
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