Demands $35 000 or Life of William Butterworth
Dr T J Lamping confronted by federal agents in Springfield on charges of writing threatening letters to William Butterworth and his wife demanding 35 000 under threat of shooting Butterworth. The case follows Lamping's earlier arrest over a quarantine patient and involves subsequent letters to family and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Butterworth
DR Lamping
T. J. Lamping
Rock Island County Medical Society
United States
Marshal Addleman
Springfield
Butterworth
Butterworths
Lamping
City Hospital
Health Department
B. F. Peek
C. H Deere
Mia
S Butterworth
Dr Jamping
Amping
Rush Medical College
Rock Island
Daily Dispatch
J T. Lamping
Moline
Keere & Co
Elliott
Peoria
A. Harp
de Lamping
Moline Hospital Board
Chicago
University of Chicago
St. Louis
Post Office
City
B. F Peek
Deere & Co
Peek
Tribute to the Late Michael Larman
Theodore Truxeli remembers Michael Larman as a humble faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He notes Larman did not join a church but spoke often of God and the Bible and faced death with faith, suggesting God brings good people to live with Him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Dispatch
Dispatch
Warman
Lord Jesus Christ
R C Sryant
First Baptist Church
Theodore Truxeli
Zuma Community News Tidbits
Zuma Grandma Wells, one of the oldest citizens, is very ill at her son Anthony Wells home with doubtful recovery. Mrs May Schafer is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs Nora Filbert of Watertown assists in caring for her mother Mrs Charles Schafer. D W Mumma visits from nephew Charles Mumma of Barnesville and niece Maud Mumma of Astoria. Sunday school baking sale at Port Byron cafe well patronized. Henry Brandt a Rock Island business carrier. Mrs Tutu Wainwright and daughter shop in Moline. Clyde Wake and Frank Wainwright visit Chicago. Mamie Wake calls on friends in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Wells
Zuma
Anthony Wells
May Schafer
Charles Schafer
Nora Filbert
Watertown
W Mumma
Charles Mumma
Barnesville
Maud Mumma
Astoria
Zuma Sunday School
Port Byron Cafe
Henry Brandt
Rock Island
New Committees Named At Tri City Social Service Club
The Tri City Social Service club executive committee met at the Rock Island Y M C A to appoint committees for the coming year. Appointees cover Papers and Discussions, Publications, Rooms and Suppers, and Membership with members from Rock Island Davenport and Moline. A Davenport Friday meeting will form a finance committee for the first time and four delegates will attend the Iowa State Conference of Charities and Corrections with reports or speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Dispatch
Tri-City Social Service Club
Rock Island
Moline
Smedley
Sessions
Davenport
Wittig Davenport
Margaret Giles
Barnhardt
Hammatt
McCandless
H E. C Ditzen
C T Dugard
Mary Parker
William Park
L. O Johns
Mary E. Metz
Ciub
Skiff Capsize Rescue Aided by Local Citizens
Fred Loosley, 18, narrowly escaped drowning when his skiff capsized in a Mississippi riv er slough near the Moline bridge. He clung to the overturned craft for about 30 minutes before Peterson and a helper reached him and he was warmed and taken home. In another note, a meeting of manufacturers and school authorities in Moline discussed improving shop apprentice programs and updated teaching to support local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Loosley
M_ Loosley
van Slough
Mississippi River
Young Loosles
Mone Launch Club
Peterson Boat
Moline Bridge
Young Loosley
Milwaukee
Holt
Peterson
Deere
C F Mason
Davenport
Cowd
Willams, White & Co
Moline
B. B Jackson
EP Nutting
Manuel Arta
Bhawr
Hos Dickinson
Moltine
Jackson
Fitchburg
Beverly
Mass
Moline K
Willis
Plan A Winner Seeks More Teachers
Board pledges support as need rises for teachers to join a special high school corps. Boys devote part of their time to work and must be taught alternate weeks to meet the program goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Wood
Board of Education
Jackson
Goff Advanced by the Rock Island in District Rail Push
Edward J. Goff, a Rock Island district commercial agent, was advanced by the railroad as part of a district promotion. The notice provides limited details on the advancement and role within the Rock Island organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Goff
Rock Island
Edward J. Goff
Goff promoted to division freight agent at Rock Island
Rock Island road promotes J. Goff to division freight agent with headquarters moved to Davenport on December 1. He succeeds C. H. Caswell, who moves to Chicago to replace George White as general freight agent. White advances to general agent, succeeding T. A. Gantt who resigns to start a private business in the east. H. D. Breene from Iowa City office named to succeed Goff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Rock Island
Davenport
Goff
C. H. Caswell
Chicago
George White
White
T. A. Gantt
H. D. Breene
Pay-as-you-enter cars in service soon on Blue Line
J Huntoon Tri City Railway announces pay as you enter cars will be placed in operation on the Blue Line Tuesday morning after testing. Eight cars will be equipped within a day and ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . Huntoon
Tri-City Railway Co
Desertion Charged in Plea for Divorce
Frank O Erlander of Rock Island files for divorce from Hattie, asserting desertion since August 6, 1908 after a marriage begun in 1892. Attorneys listed as Jackson Hurst and Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O Erlander
Rock Island
Circuit Clerk
Hattie
Milander
Jackson, Hurst & Stafford
Packed Theatre Aids YMCA Building Fund
Pupils of the Eighth Grade presented a charity program at the Barrymore to raise funds for a new YMCA building. Proceeds and pledges exceeded expectations with a $1000 first instalment promised by the East grade and plans to place the remainder in a fund for future installments. The event featured varied musical and dramatic acts and drew strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vayve
the Barrymore
Nsuvetiutier
Washington
Finnna Conver
Earl Baker
Tennie Arum
Adelph Oppenheimer
Thelack
Marguerite Youkin
Royalee Club
Harry
Fred Thomas
Fred Berg
Howard Cooper
Victor Carlson
Banks deny charges of discrimination in Moline housing
Elmer E Morgan and local bankers deny claims of discrimination against lenders for real estate loans. They say Moline banks actively aid housing by providing loans for building, with six percent interest and strong deposits protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer & Morgan
Daily Dispatch
Elmer E. Morgan
Moline
Dispatch
East Moline
Morgans
Henry Frierich
Mechanics’ and Merchants’ Savings Bank
Nelson Hl Greene
Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Kankakee
Mutual Savings Banks
East
United States
Velie cars showcased in New York auto show plans
Velie Motor Vehicle Co officials and branch managers visit Moline for a conference. They inspect 1911 Velie models and prepare a six-car display for the Grand Central Palace show in New York starting December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velle Motor Vehicle Co
Moline
H G Moore
Chicago
Henry Wheelock
Kansas City
J Geer
Minneapolis
Willard Hosford
Omaha
Mr Davidson
Oklahomaz City
Ll? Velie
H Velie
George N Peek
C D. Velie
Vello Company
Finnet
Alpolparent P Hatter
Managor
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Butterworth
Dr. Lamping
Moline Club
Michael Larman
Theodore Truxell
The
Tri-City
Barrymore
Y.M.C A
Boyo Amuse
Molinera
State Savings Bank and Tract Car
Clara Lee Bowman
Bristol Cunn
Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution
State Savings Bank and Trust Company
Moline Plow Co
Third Ave
Std St
Gee
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