Jealous husband shoots wife then kills himself in Davenport
A Davenport tragedy ends with farmer Henry Schultz shooting his wife at a friend’s home after months of marital strife and jealousy, then fatally turning the gun on himself. The couple had two sons, and Mrs Schultz, Mary Hose, was seeking a divorce after years of unrest.
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Henry Schultz
Pleasant Valley
LeClaire
Iowa
Davenport
Sehultz
Oonateby
Seems
Mrs Schultz
Osue
Jesse Dodds
Sixteenth
Pivadsy
Davienport
Schultz
Dinstroort
Dodds
Bam
Arrow
Etert
Sara
Ated
Reinhand Hose
Pleasant Valles
Mary Hose
Henry Schulz and Davenport Tragedy Letters Reveal Blame
Henry Schulz, central figure in a Davenport double tragedy, wrote four letters the morning of the incident blaming his wife's relatives for his woes. Witnesses describe him as overbearing with a drink habit, while others note his refined background and ties to a German-American family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schatz
Davenport
Emil Wiese
Democrat
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Mero Hose
Mra Schulz
Germany
America
Tno
Schulz
Sean
Snake Tale Grows Tall in Dispatch Report
Greimo disputes amplified snake story while a reporter relays a tale from a friend of Vir Greaims. The creature allegedly reached eight feet long with six inch diameter and a forked head was slain with a club after a hay-cock reveal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greimo
Dispatch
Land inheritance plan ties farm to couple
A betrothal agreement sets the 160 acre Valley City area farm as the couple’s future home and heir, with the property to be preserved for their use and for the care of their aging parents. The Hose grandparents have entrusted guardianship of two orphans to the couple.
Child Dies After Clothing Fire At Hampton Camp
A Thursday evening fire near Hampton fatally burned Mayynie Kipp, a young daughter of Port Byron resident Charles Kipp. While tending a camp meal near Hampton, her clothing ignited during children's play, and she died hours later at Dr. Hunter's office. Remains were sent to Port Byron.
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Hampton
Charles Kipp
Port Byron
Mayynie
Hunter
Relef
Port Brron
General Lewis A Grant Visits Moline as Wounded War Hero
Gen Lewis A Grant, who accompanied his sister Mrs Eosastes from Denver to Moline, is remembered by longtime residents. A veteran of the oil war, he was wounded at the Battle of the Waldernes and is about 68 years old. He was born in Vermont and once ran a Green Mountain law firm before aiding rebel forces at the outbreak of the war. He later resided in Minneapolis and served as assistant secretary of war under Secretary Proctor during the Harrison administration.
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Lewis A. Grant
Eo,sastes
Denver
Moline
Grant
the Waldernes
Llvsset
Vermont
Green Mountain
Minneapolis
Proctor
Harrison
Colorado Springs Notes From The Evening Dispatch
A letter from W F Eastman reports S W Odell opening a law office in Colorado Springs. Alsterlund plans to leave for home Aug 3 while Chas Jackson of Wichita visits with Kuhn, and Dr Bartholomew with his family enjoys Colorado Springs. Mrs Holt improves in Wichita. Advertising: Dean's Ointment for piles offered at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F Eastman
Manitou
Colorado Sprigs
S. W. Odell
Will Alsterlund
Chas
W. Jackson
Wichita
Kansas
Moline
L. B. Kuhn
Colorado Springs
Margaret Holt
Bartholmew
Augustana
Mrs James McClung visiting relative in Nebraska
Mrs James McClung of Indianola Nebraska is visiting her brother W C Davis of South Moline as his guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McClung
Indianola, Nebraska
W. C. Davis
South Moline
Deere and Co Molders Reach Wage Agreement
Deere and Company molders and the firm announced a mutually satisfactory wage adjustment effective July 1 1890. Terms were not disclosed but workers gained the raise sought after weeks of dispute. both sides signed after shop committees and officials reviewed job by job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Thatterworth
Afd
Deere & Co
Davenport Inventor Unveils All Steel Freight Car Frame
A Davenport inventor near Bettendorf has built an all steel freight car frame tested in Aurora by master mechanics. The 34 foot car uses Bettendorf hollow steel axles bolsters and E-beam sills, weighs less yet carries 80 000 pounds instead of 40 000 to 60 000, and promises reduced damage from accidents though cost is likely higher than wooden frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woo Bettendorf
Davenport
Bettendorf
Aurora
C, BL & QQ
Hints for Painting Use Sherwin Williams Paints
Amateur painters should prepare surfaces thoroughly and keep paint wet. Brush evenly following grain, use the right paint for each job, and keep brushes from overloading. Sherwin Williams offers specific paints for houses floors and small items and guarantees longevity when used correctly. A postal card to 100 Canal Street Cleveland requests a painting book.
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Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams
Canal Street
Cleveland
John Al Sward Returns From Galesburg Visit
John Al Sward completed a week long trip to Galesburg returning with no reported incidents or additional notes.
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John al Sward
Galesburg
Paving Work Starts On Library Street Project
Street Commissioner L P Nelson began work to pave Library street using macadam. Eight horses pulled a large toothpick plow to loosen stone and dirt for a four foot deep cut. Paving will proceed once the cut is finished, with sidewalks south of the library to be repurposed for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Nelson
Library Street
Library Board
Dispatch
Henrys Sandstrom
Brary
Trans Mississipp i Sunday School Congress to Meet in Omaha
Noted Sunday school workers from across the country will attend the Trans-Mississippi Sunday school congress in Omaha September 27 to 30. The event includes a convention program and the Trans-Mississippi Exposition with reduced railroad rates to encourage attendance and exploration of the Expo. Speakers include ROE eobs D1 Chicago Rev Jesse T. Hurlbut IL Hamill W. J. Semelroth Hugh Cork Marion Lawrence EO B Stevenson and others. Delegates may stay through the exposition week with Chicago Day slated for October 1.
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Omaha
Roe Eobs
Chicago
International Executive Committee
Jesse T. Hurlbut
Dod
New York
Methodist Syascopal Church
IL Hamill
Jacksonville
International
W. J. Semelroth
International Evangel
St. Loui
Hugh Cork
Minneapolis
Hurlbut
Merrill
Postage Rules for Mailing and Dead Letter Office Warnings
Postal guidance stresses correct postage to avoid delays and loss. Advice notes sealed letters at letter rate, free-delivery items at two cents per ounce, newspapers four cents per pound, printed matter one cent per two ounces, and merchandise prepaid. Unpaid packages risk Dead Letter Office or disposal. include return address to recover if underpaid. George H. McKinney, Postmaster.
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Washington
George H. M’kinney, P. M
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Pure Blood
Advocate claims strong men and healthy women gain health and strength from Hood's Sarsaparilla. A nation drinking millions of bottles yearly lays the foundation for health whose wisdom will reveal itself in years to come.
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Hood
Hood's Pills Efficient and Reliable
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as prompt and reliable. The copy highlights ease of use and operation priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
War Map Sale at Dispatch Office
A brief note advertises a good war map available for ten cents with a few more copies left at the Dispatch office for readers seeking affordable maps.
Pay Out a Big Sum July Payroll at Arsenal Shops
Arsenal authorities disburse 174 050.54 in wages to 2 901 employees the largest payroll in shop history. About 2 300 men remain employed on the island as layoffs continue in the canteen and tin departments with twenty hour daily operations persisting.
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Arsenal
Blunt
Free coinage debate roils Colorado politics gains
The piece notes editorials from free coinage papers claiming prosperity if mints open and silver dollars revived, while the Denver Republican warns of labor shortages and a booming building trade. It cites optimism for fall elections but doubts gold standard prosperity, mentioning Governor Waite foreseeing GOP gains in Colorado.
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Colorado
Denver Republican
Denver
New Mexico
Las Vegas
Waite
How the Spaniards and a Mission of War Tales
John Lavin at Clendenin's drug store reports a brother's fetter from Charlie Laurin with Company Fin' Porto Rico. He describes Yuaco engagement with Companies Th and Loof of the Sixth. Fred Murray on guard duty recalls a cow chase, a shot, and the mystery of a straying animal. Laurin notes Spaniards fire like Americans, wielding bayonets with hip stocks, yet they miss barns.
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John Lavin
Clendenin
Charlie Laurin
Porto Rico
Yuaco
Fred Murray
Murray
Fred
Laurin
Liquor Dealers Convene District Meeting at Windsor Hotel
The Liquor Dealers association of the Thirty third district opened its convention at the Windsor Hotel with 58 delegates. Otto Patting of Rock Island was elected president and Herman Schrader of Moline secretary. The group voted to pay the war revenue tax on beer. Schrader was chosen delegate at large to the state convention meeting in Rock Island in October. The district convention will be held in Rock Island next year.
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Liquor Dealers’ Association
Miss Barr Hurt in Fall at Cordova Home
Miss Alice Barr of the Grant school teachers’ force sustained a dislocation of two bones in the left wrist after falling downstairs at a friend's Cordova home where she has been spending the summer. One cheek was bruised and she is being treated by Dr Dunn in the city.
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Alice Barr
Grant School
Cordova
Barr
Dunn
Delegation Attends Municipalities Session In Detroit
Mayor Svensson and city officials returned from the annual session of the League of American Municipalities in Detroit. Alderman Perrin stayed with family at a Michigan resort while Coryn traveled east for a pleasure trip.
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Svensson
Carlson
Segur
Detroit
League of American Municipalities
Perrin
Michigan
Coryn
Switzerland
Belgium
Swensson
Gothenburg
Belle Isle
Great Park
Detroit River
Lake St. Clair
Bur Dock Blood Bitters Promoted as Liver Remedy
An advertisement touts Bur dock Blood Bitters as the natural cure for a lazy liver and claims it never fails, urging readers to use the product for health.
City Council Deliberations On Fireman Appointment And Building Safety
At a brief meeting the mayor announced Albert Anderson as fireman replacing Chas Bobbe amid a protest from Alderman Segur who favored Ben Webber for the post. The council authorized hiring an architect to inspect the McKinnie block and postponed Fourteenth street improvements until funds allow.
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Detroit
Aver
Albert Anderson
Chas Bobbe
Segur
Ben Webber
Webber
Fire, Water and Light Committee
McKinnie
Fourteenth Street
Morrow's Kidneoids Promoted by Springfield Firm
A 19th century medical advertisement touts Morrow's Kidneoids as a universal cure for kidney disorders. John Morrow of Spreyfield and John Morrow & Co. of Springfield promote yellow tablets at 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 with mail orders available.
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John Morrow
Spreyfield
Ohio
Morrow
Materia Medica
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
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Henry Schulz
Byittle
Medical College
Maggie Kipp
L. A. Grant
Dean
Deere & Co.molders
Evening Dispatch
Trans-Mississippi
Sunday School Congress
Segur Return
Council
Segar
MccKinnie Block
Fes
M. Elrees
Cardus
Chickamauga
Fort McPherson
Tampa
Southern Railway
West Indies
Cuba
Philippine Islands
J. M
J. L. Mead Cycle Co
Ill
Dail
Jurn Aished
Nebeker
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