Father Third T Die From Burks Flames
Reported blaze at Burks involving a family member where two fathers were injured and one died. Authorities investigating cause as a residential fire with swift response by local fire crews.
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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
6
Rest in a single grave double funeral for Owens family
A fatal fire at 13th Street left Mrs. Owens and her son Wilfred dead within days. David Owens died two days after his wife, with six children left in mourning. Coroner says no inquest. funeral services set for St Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev Father J S Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owens
Wilfred
McCreedy
Worl
Vo Eckhart
Esther Agnes Kimener
Monro
Mich
Almast
Logansport
Ind
Moline
South Milwaukee
Will Gee
Quise
David Owens
Monay
Ciefe
Canada
Wodode de O Veing
Herth Shore
Vienne O
Moline Furniture Co
December Normal Below November in Local Weather Record
Observer Shelter reports December normal temperatures over 32 years average 27 degrees, down from November 38. Range spans 15 to 42 degrees with precipitation averaging 1.63 inches and a wind peak of 52 mph from the northwest on the 18th in 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Moline Group Forms Fund Committee for Harbor Bill
At a Moline Business Men's association meeting President Meese ordered a five member committee to raise funds for lobbying a Washington based bill to build a lock and improve the Moline harbor. Members named are C P Skinner E F Morgan W F Eastman C F Grantz G A Shallberg. The drive seeks factory backing and aims to secure freight rate benefits. President Meese may serve as the local representative on the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Washington
Congress
Meese
Reed Awarded Nothing for Death of His Dog
A circuit court jury on Wednesday November 25 ruled for Tri City Railway Co in a 500 dollar damages suit by J A Reed of Rock Island over the death of his fox terrier hit by a bridge line car. Reed claimed negligence by the company. Jacob Magrum filed a 1000 dollar damage praecipe against Joseph Hamm. Both men work at Rock Island Brewing Co. Hamm allegedly stabbed Magrum with a cold chisel during a summer quarrel, leaving him bedridden for weeks and seeking monetary damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Railway Co
J. A. Reed
Rock Island
Reed
Jacob Magrum
Joseph Hamm
Magrum
Hamm
Rock Island Brewing Co
Jury Attaches No Blame in Lamp Gasoline Mix-Up Fire
Coroner's jury investigates the death of Wilfred Owens at 740 Thirteenth Street Monday night. They find he died from burns sustained in a fire caused by a misfilled lamp. no one is held responsible. Adrian Pringle testifies Owens ordered gasoline. clerk says he filled the order with gasoline. The Owens children recount the fire while George Benson's testimony is deemed inconclusive. The family suffers, and officials deny a prior similar error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred Owens
Thirteenth Street
David Owens
Adrian Pringle
Owens
Mr. Pringle
Mr. Owens
Laura
Nona Owens
George Benson
Owens Famiy
Maline Woman's Club Social At Mrs Huntoon's Home
Mrs. George H. Huntoon hosted a Maline Woman's Club gathering Saturday from 3 to 6 PM at Sixth Avenue residence. About 160 members attended, aided by the hospitality committee, with roses, chrysanthemums, and carnat ions on display, coffee served, and music throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Huntoon
Woman's Club of
Maline
Sixth Avenue
Helen Wilson
Mildred Stephens
Helen Huntoon
Rock Island Plans Short Line Across Iowa
Reports indicate the Rock Island is near finalizing a new short line from Knoxville to Council Bluffs, shortening the Rock Island route between Rock Island and Council Bluffs by about forty to fifty miles. The line would pass Marion Warren Madison Adair Cass and Pottawattamie counties, with Knoxville already a terminal on a westward Rock Island spur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Omaha
Rock Island
Forty
Aftynes
Knoxville
Stag
Marion
Warren
Madison
Adair
Cass
Pottawattamie
Inanola
Winterest
Greenfield
Cumberland
Griswold and
Carson
Northwestern
Burlington
Burlin
Coal Production in Illinois Reaches Record High
Illinois reports total coal output at about 34.455 million tons for the last year, with value near $5 million more than the prior year. Fatalities rose to 156, a fifty percent increase, amid calls for investigation into possible explosive adulteration and mining safety factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minuis
Ilinois Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mining Board
Lkely
Five Men Hearings Postponed Again In Assault Case
The preliminary hearing for five men including John and Henry Leisure special officers Clyde Fullerton John Bauman and Charles Maas on charges of assault with intent to murder was postponed until next Monday at 9 AM. State's Attorney Weld seeks the Claussen wound outcome before deciding whether to proceed on murder or assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Henry Leisure
Clyde Fullerton
John Bauman
Charles Maas
Molders
Weld
George W. Claussen
Claussen
A Lingering Cough Prompts Scott’s Emulsion Treatment
An old newspaper ad urges readers to treat a persistent cough with Scott’s Emulsion. It claims standard remedies fail and promises to root out the cold, soothe tissues and heal membranes. The copy stresses timely use for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
State Favours the Delay in Warr Embezzlement Case
The hearing of J. W. Warr on embezzlement was continued from this afternoon to Saturday December 5 at 9:00 am in Justice Mapes court. Warr’s counsel C J Searle cited Warr’s poor health and Searle’s own preoccupations. State’s Attorney Weld supported the adjournment due to various urgent matters demanding his attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Warr
C J. Searle
Warr
Searle
Weld
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Widely advertised remedy used by a New York nurse at the Children's Home to treat feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues while moving bowels and destroying worms. Claims over 30 000 testimonials and free 256c sample. Available at all druggists via Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Immense Tobacco Purchase Sets Record in Peoria
Frank P. Lewis of Peoria Illinois made the largest purchase of 1 vh grade tobacco last Wednesday for his Binvie Binder vigor. A written guarantee states the entire amount will be used for fancy selected tobacco, likely making the Lewis factory the largest holder of such high grade tobacco in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Lewis
Peoria
Lewis
United States
Herald-Transcript
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Business Men's Association President
Vass
Wing Dam Lock
Moline Business Men's Association
President Meese
P Skinner
Morgan
Eastman
Grantz
Shallberg
Rohrabaugh
Manufacturers
C. J. Searle
Mr. Warr
First National Bank
J. M.gould
J. J. Browning
J. S. Gillmore
O. H. Derg
Deere & Co
H. A. Barnard
Barnard & Leas Mfg Co
T. M. Bechler
D. M. Sechler Carriage Co
Walter A. Rosenfield
Moline Wagon Co
Wu. BorreRworts
F. W. GouLp
Union Malleable Iron Co
East Moline
H Ssterreut
Moline Drenn Ma
Mino Wu
G. H. SomerBox
Lohrbeck Bros
Goat Lymph
Battles Pharmacies
Goatlin CO
LaSalle St
Ely
Amelia
BLY Brothers
Warren Street
J. Alvin Home
M.D
Mitchell & Lynde Building
Illinois
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