Brutal assault on sixteen year old after opera visit
John Weidenhelt sixteen, living with his grandfather near Rock Island avenue, was attacked near the Corn Planter Works after a lecture. Two strangers struck with a Billy, kicked him, left him unconscious in a ditch, and caused severe head and facial injuries. police see it as a premeditated outrage with only a vague clue of two tramps seen earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weidenhelt
Opera House
Weidenhelt
Rock Island Avenue
Gorn Planter
Billy
Alan
Dr. Arp
Wiedenhelt
Arp
The House That Moore Built Fire Scene
Mr. Gilpin Moore built a house west of Deere & Co. works and set it ablaze using kerosene and improvised gas grenades. Spectators urged a fair attempt as flames grew, while attempts by C. H. Deere Morris Rosenfield and others to extinguish failed. The building burned fiercely with smoke and rising flames.
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Gilpin Moore
Deere & Co
Morris Rosenfield
H. A. Ainsworth
H. Welie
Old Folks Club Surprise Party For Dr Gordon
Sunday marked the thirteenth anniversary of Dr Gordon and wife. Mrs Clendenin organized a streetcar party to Sinnott's Addition and Mrs Wheeler's home. Guests toasted the couple, presented a china tea set, danced to Ogden tunes, and carried on with supper and memories of the club's lasting fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crampton
Arkansas
Republican
Moline
Clendenin
Burglars Loot Davis & Co Safe in Rock Island Raid
A Monday night break in at Davis & Co in Rock Island left only about twenty to twenty five dollars in the safe after intruders spent hours drilling and forcing the lock. They damaged the safe, removed the dial plate and knob, and left no clear clue to their identities. The operation appears precise and well planned with multiple burglars involved guarding the exterior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Co
Rock Island
Anfe
Davis & Company
Circuit Court Notes May Term Case Load and A Doctor Change
The May term closes next Friday with thirty four new cases sixty four term counts. Four common law cases are in attachment three appealed from lower courts two in sassunpsit and one each in distress garnishment trespass and ejectment. Seven chancery cases are for divorce five foreclosures and three partitions. More divorces than January term. Dr Davison’s office will be filled by Dr E O Bardwell who will occupy the same office and take the practice. Bardwell is skilled and well recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Chancery
Dr. Davisons
Moline
E. O. Bardwell
Bardwell
Davison
Banner Rink Company Forms In Davenport Iowa
Davenport forms a stock company to build a major skating rink on Fourth street opposite the Kimball house. Officers include H. B. Harford president and W. B. Wiley vice president. The brick building will seat 500 with a 32 foot dome and gallery for roller skating and public events. Completion is planned soon.
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Davenport
Banner Rink Company
Iowa
Fare
H. B. Harford
W. B. Wiley
A.F. Cutter
D. R. Lillibridge
Fourth Street
Kimbal
Public Charities Report and Bridge Telecommunication Debate
The city plans an opening in sixty days on the Fourth of July to credit the enterprise. Donations and clothing items have been contributed, with lists returned to the Board of Public Charities. A Rock River bridge telephone link is urged to aid police, reduce travel waste, and help during high water events.
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Board of
Public Charites
Dryde
I Eiow
BP Oakley
Rock River
Question on Lodge Finances Sparks Interior Debate
The state grand lodge asks subordinate lodges to act on a proposed change to the order's pecuniary benefits. Swedish Olive Lodge sent the issue to a six member committee for discussion, split three in favor and three against. A debate at Marine National Book Oded Fellow's Hall last evening exhausted the committee and audience, ending with a resolution opposing the amendment.
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Olive Lodge
Marine National Book
Western Wins Reelect in Close Local Election
In yesterday’s district vote Western secured a solid majority despite a push to challenge his Republican loyalty. Carpenter and Moore trailed as McCord also listed among contenders. Industrial exhibit at the public schools draws praise from Boston educators. A Florida winter cruise planned by Moline men seeks a steamship voyage down the Mississippi to visit Florida sites.
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Western
Benj Carpenter
Industria
Rink
Philbrick
Boston
Mack
Moline
Asylum Station
Essex Co
Mass
Oan D. Purmnnicx
Florida
Missigsippi
Intereas
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Planter Works
Moore
the Report of Public Charities
Wao Clendenin
EF. Pool
J.E. Por
A. R. McBurnes
Fred Merriman
Joan Detites
Howard
H. W. Hyde
E. Merry
C.J Thulin
Emil Helmbeck
J. H. Porter
Handy
Sol
Congregational Church
C.F
Chas Western
Lenj Carpenter
John Moore
Jus McCord
Wm. Clendenin’s
Drug and Book Store
Weo
A. Burgston & CO
Moline Wagon Company
Chasebrough Manufacturing Co
New York
Brady St
Jons
J. Musier, Proprietor
Express
Geo
America
P. C. Olson
Merchant ‘Tailor
Skinner Bleek
Maung, My
Wal
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