Tragic Streetcar Death Shocks Rock Island
James McCann 68, an Irish immigrant and longtime Rock Island resident, was killed when streetcar No. 9 struck him on the Moline & Rock Island line near Sinnet's barn. The night was dark, the car lights did not reach ahead, and the inquest found the driver not to blame but cited insufficient forward illumination as negligence by the streetcar company.
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Moline
Rock Island
James McCann
Signet
Mr. McCann
Inet
Frank Sinnet
Gus Smid
West Mead
Ireland
America
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Messrs
James
Thomas McCann
Bardwell
McCann
Hawes
Eckhart
Christ Sidken
Andrew Nison
I. G. Eneberg
L. V. Eckhart
Frank B. Knox
Frank Meenan
John Brenan
Chris W. Schlegel
Fred O. Dean
Rock Taland
Gust Smith
Molie Avenue
Sinnet
O. Liebken
John 8S Barlow
James McCann, Jr
Eugene Bardwell
Janes McCann
Mone & Rock Island Horse Railway
Francis Street
Accident at Deere & Co Woodworking Saws Ends in Facial Injury
A Deere and Co woodworking department accident injures James Haire when a flying timber strikes his face during sawing. The stick thrown back by a fellow worker broke his nose, with the upper jaw bruised but not seriously damaged. Dr. Weasel treats him and hopes for minimal disfigurement.
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Deere & Co
James Haire
Lunder
Haire
Wirkman
Weasel
Mr. Haire
Trash Accumulates on Twelfth Street Block
A small land triangle owned by John P Berg on Twelfth Street near Eleventh Avenue is surrounded by a refuse strewn area. Old barrels planks boxes and wagons clutter the block hindering passage and giving the neighborhood and school area a damaged appearance. The police note ordinances against street rubbish and urge the owner to keep trucks on private property.
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Twelfth Street
John P. Berg
Eleventh Avenue
Fire destroys Mrs McDonald’s barn on the bluff
A midnight blaze engulfed Mrs. McDonald’s barn near Win Runge’s grocery, destroying outbuildings and fencing. George Strommer’s horse died in the flames. Incendiary suspicion lingers as inadequate fire protection and hydrants are noted, with city officials urged to expand the fire department reach. No injuries reported.
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Nelson
Win Runge
Rock Tiver Bottom
McDonald
Wa Jackson
Linek Island
George Strommers
John Meegan
Geo. Strom
Mer
Stewartville
House Breaking Attempt At Hill Residence
Monday night an intruder tried to enter the Hill home while Mr and Mrs Hill were away at Dr Gordon's. A back door effort broke a window shutter. a window was pried. The girl telephoned police, fainted, and officers arrived to find the burglars fled. Domestic staff feared to admit them.
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Mr. Hill
Wells
M&pes
Cralle
Dr. Gordon
C. M. Hill
Mapes
Will He Remain. Frederick Westerburg Seeks Medical Post
Frederick Westerburg of Bureau county registers as a physician. Born in Sweden, educated physician, studied in Stockholm, served as surgeon at Royal Medical Hospital, Stockholm, held posts with Sweden’s National Board of Health. Diploma from University of Vermont on October 25 1893. Invited to join Augustana College work, but plans changed. Westerburg aims to start new field of labor in Colorado and is described as a gentleman and an honor to the profession.
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Frederick Westerburg
Bureau County
Westerburg
Sweden
Anfleman
Royal Medical Hospital
Stockholm
Nautional Board of Health of
University of Vermont
Findsdahl
Augustana College
Colorado
Messrey Chester
Colseth
Weetburg
Lindahl
Ind
Hill's Haunt Rumor Links Hill to Texas Frontier
A Texas letter from Austin reports George Hill, accused of erring acts, seen in Palos frontier settlement and claimed to seek health. The correspondent notes Hill may travel farther south and hints at an aim toward national leadership, risking creditors’ claims if he pursues a presidency amid historic upheavals.
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George Hill
Texas
Hill
Austin
Mr. Hill
Palos
Jill
Lill
Mexico
Republic
Montezuma
Maximillian
Rock Island Stove Works Repair Delays Operations
The Rock Island Stove Works shut down for repairs to the cupola and about seventy men are out of work. Uncertainty lingers over restart timing with some predicting next week, others after the eastern strike is settled. Managers fear competing with potentially cheaper eastern goods if they resume too soon.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Safe Expert Opens Oskaloosa Merchant's Safe
Chas Fiebig, the look expert from Rock Island, returned from Oskaloosa Iowa where he opened the safe of a large mercantile firm. With the sole knowledge of the combination dead, the firm faced weeks of delay before Fiebig succeeded in opening the safe in about fifteen minutes, greatly easing their annoyance and restoring access to their assets.
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Chas, Fiebig
Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Fiebig
Colonisation plans in the west by Scandinavian company
The Scandinavian Colonisation Company sent commissioners to survey Colorado New Mexico and Kansas for potential colonies with a capital of 300 000 dollars. They visited Denver Pueblo Alamosa Gordon City and Lindsburg awaiting a Kansas preference while noting irrigation and rail access as key factors. A meeting will decide the land to colonize and a permanent organization will form.
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Commissionera
Colorado
New Mexico
Kanenes
Weal
Nelson Cheater
Peter Colseth
Oliver Olson
Rock Ieland
William Williamson
Wataga
Gust. Uengston
Andover
Gustaf Johnson
Altoona
Denver
Pueblo
San Luis Valley
Alamosa
Gordon City
Arkansas River
Kansas
Lindsburg
McPherson
Smoky Halls
San Luis
Runaway Colt Destroys Cart After Brief Restraint
Perry Merriman’s colt bolted Thursday after a bridle was removed for repair. The cart rim tore when the horse sped down Second Avenue toward Moline Plow Co. shops, dragging the wrecked cart along Fifteenth Street before detaching near the railroad and fleeing toward Cralle’s livery-stable.
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Perry Merriman
Merrimen
Gottache
Perry
Second Avenue
Moline Plow. Co
Fifteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Cralle
Drift of the next generation and saloon influence
An unsigned essay warns that youth character is shaped by daily associations and warns saloon exposure damages girls as well as boys. It stresses parental discipline and reform of upbringing over law enforcement, noting a Jerseyville injunction dissolution and penalty.
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Asia
Tri City Principals Meet On Science Instruction
Next Saturday at 10 a m the Tri City Principals Association will meet in the High School meeting room to discuss science instruction. Prof W H Hatch will open the session as members consider what aid science should be taught and to what extent at the High School.
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Tri-City
Principle’s Association
W. H. Hateh
Henry G. Weidman Marries in Dubuque County Clerk Record
Henry G. Weidman of Dubuque Iowa yesterday obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Donaldson. The couple plans a wedding in the near future, with ws noted in local records.
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Henry G. Weidman
Dubuque
Donaldson
Noanes Storhis
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Death IN Darkness
Ald Meegan
Hill's Haunt
THE
Colonies
Jerry
Sporta
Herdman
Jerseyville
School Principle's Association
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