Boy burned in gasoline explosion at Rock Island shop
James Carney a 12 year old boy lies between life and death at St Anthony's Hospital from burns suffered in a gasoline explosion at Mrs Sophia La Franz millinery store in Rock Island. He mistook gasoline for kerosene while building a fire and caused the blaze. a locked door hampered escape and two young ladies nearby acted quickly to aid him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carney
St Anthony’s Hospital
Sophia la Franz
Rock Island
Carney
Minas Beatrice Ostrom
Miss Munger
Delegation Presses for Interstate Manufacturers Powers
A delegation led by Jd M Fren, secretary, and Rep Marton Hs Matde urged President to empower the Interstate Manufacturers Association to issue enforceable orders. They argued the action would support the nation’s steel and machinery sectors and asked for prompt consideration by the administration in a formal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H Deere
Blanding
Ulinets
Jd M Fren
Assorianion
Jide
Nathaniel
French
Davenport
Taftentaugh
Moonmouth
Chart Ho Saath
Aurora
BO Metelasson
Chicagoa
MW Morava
Cheage
Marton Hs
Local Notes From Oak Ridge and Nearby
Weather outlook worsens as veteran forecaster predicts zero wind chill while birds like jaya sparrows and bluebirds are observed. Mrs. Berg dies after a stroke. physician concedes poor prognosis. Mrs. Daplin hosts sewing circle. Mamie Engwalls returns home after weeks with Aunt Gberg. Teething remedy claim touted by Mrs. Tinslow’s group. sale price listed at twenty five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieeman
Jusion
Newton
Rattan Wei
Nelsz Berg
Joseph Daplin
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
Mamie Engwalls
Gberg
Moline
Applications for Moline Club Membership Grow at February Meeting
Twenty three membership applications were voted on by the Moline club board, aided by a guests night inaugurating the drive for 100 new members. The list includes Geo H Roberts John A Condo John E Kilker B J Kelley A Is Dunderberg and others with officials from New Shops among the hopefuls. The club aims to offer wholesome amusement, cultivate social life for men and families, and attract young men lacking home surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Club
Board of Directors
Geo
Roberts John
Condo John E. Kilker
B. J Kelley
Is. Dunderberg
Bartlett S Kennedy
E. Fox
William Wright E. ¢ Wing
Sandstrom
C_ Barbour
Holt
H Vincent
Rundquist
Owen
J Gripp
U Lundahl
Npin Stromberg
J Ryder
Stephen Ray Harry Joseph Chas
H True
Ita
Ralph Brownell Dennis
Commeck School of Oratory
Northwestern University
Evanston
Oreadinge
Phahkespeares Henry
Mo Wheelock
E J Kelly Sane
Rock Island Seeks Elks Lodge Charter This Spring
Rock Island plans a new Elks lodge by April 1 with charter membership set at 25 minimum and an expected 100. Recruitment is underway as Moline members support the Rock Island project, with charter celebration planned the last week of May during the state association meeting hosted by Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Lodge of
Elks
Moline Lodge
Elk Lodge
Horthwestern
Sivts
Moline
State Association
Wennerberg Male Chorus Plans Extended Midwest Tour
The Wennerberg Male chorus of Augustana College adjusts its auditorium fund tour to June and adds a mid spring leg. They will visit Rockford De Kalb Elgin Chicago Paxton Bloomington Peoria Rock Island and numerous Iowa Nebraska and Minnesota cities including Rock Island Stanton and St Paul during June and late April to mid May. Dr Gustav Andreen leads with Dr Novelius honored for a fiftieth wedding anniversary and ordination milestones at Stanton and Vasa respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wennerberg
Augustana College
Gustav Andreen
Rockford
de Kalb
Elgin
Chicago
Paxton
Bloomington
Peoria
Rock Island
Galesburg
Burlington
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Stanton
Holdrege
Axtell
Neb
Stromsburg
Wahoo
Maha
Oakland
Stonux City
St Peter
Minn
Novelfus
Asa
Foxy Moran Causes Panic With Pipe Case At City Eatery
Ed Moran known as Foxy Moran caused a scene at a Fourth-avenue restaurant after joining the Phil Tapa Kega fraternity. He present a green leather pipe case resembling a revolver, prompting crowds to duck. Moran was arrested by Officer Ernest Carlmark. George Biske and Miss Margaret Smith wed at Judge Parmenter's office in the courthouse yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Moran
Foxy Moran
Phil Tapa Kega
Foxy
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Moran
Ernest Carlmark
George Biske
Margaret Smith
East Moline
Two Judges Proposed for Rock Island Circuit Court
Amendments to the Rock Island County circuit court rules propose holding two courts in one county with added authority for each judge to handle jury cases. A branch court would relieve the circuit court, with a structured morning motion calendar and separate jury and nonjury dockets each term, subject to legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit ‘Court
Rock Teland County
Gest
Graves
Ramsay
Rock Island
Association
Cort
J B. Oakleaf
Will of Mrs Freeberg Admitted to Probate in Moline
The will of the late Mrs Mathilds Freeburg of Moline was admitted to probate in county court Saturday. The document signed at Coal Valley May 31 189% allocates real estate to daughters Fannie and Alma Lindvall and granddaughter Alma Louise Freeberg with $800 to Alma Louise, remaining estate split between the two daughters. Fannie is named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilds Freeburg
Moline
Coal Valley
Fannie
Alma Lindvall
Alma Louise Freeberg
Illinois Prohibition Bill Threatens Saloons Near Fort Sheridan
A measure by Senator Tiffany would ban sale of intoxicants within one mile of any U S military post in Illinois. If enacted the law would close most saloons in Moline and Rock Island, forcing operations to remain only near the bluff and outskirts, while liquor dealers vow to fight the bill. The article also notes calls for funds to deepen a river channel to boost commerce, with advocates predicting vast opportunities if connected to the Great Lakes and the Panama Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffany
Illinois
Moline
Bluff
Rock Island
United States Army
Rock Island Arsenal
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
United States
General Assembly
Congress
R. O Green
Fort Dodge
Association
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
Movement to Build Ocean Canal in the Mississippi
The Iowa Manufacturers association moved at Cedar Rapids to urge Congress to study or create a ship canal along the Mississippi River. A resolution called for an investigation into feasibility and potential for turning the river into a navigable waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Hote
Iowa
Cedar”Rapida
Misainaippt
Congress
River A.ship Canal
Eby
Len Stockwell Dies Famous Baseball Player in California
Leonard C Stockwell once a Chicago White Sox and Cleveland star died Sunday January 29 while en route to California for health reasons. He suffered lung trouble for a year and is survived by his wife Jennie a six year old son Leonard and his father Leonard Stockwell and brother Will. Burial plans were set in Cordovan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard C. Stockwell
California
Mr Stockwell
Chicago White Stockings
Cleveland
Jennie
Leonard
Leonard Stockwell
Will
Iin
Cordovan
Late Easter Delays Social Season Across Century Span
Easter falls unusually late this year, extending a long social season. Historical patterns show Easter on April 23, the latest since 1886, with Lent also delayed and society events pushed into March and April across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miort Lotten
Miss Jessie Findley Delights in Quick Bo Peep Debut
Miss Jessie Findley of Moline joined the Babes in Toyland company after a single rehearsal to play Bo Peep in Rock Island and Davenport shows. Manager Gothold praises her talent and predicts a bright future for the young performer. A Davenport fire severely damaged Mrs. T. Kircher’s home on Main Street, with losses in the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Findley
Dubuque
Babes In Toyland
Rock Island
Davenport
Miss Findley
Gothold
Miss Muffett
Be-Peep
C. T. Kindt
Burtig
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St. Anthony's Hospital
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Farom
Ant
Vivetta
Steeda
Eilinor
Oak Ridge
Lyh
John Sundine
Wackman
Ebbert
Frank Pierbst
Henry Rohwer
Radertum
Wilton
Axel Diunderberg
Walter Albert van Bo
Atemberg
Breed
Billard
John Sandine
Fiian Sargent
S& Hoffman
Fred Fleet
Poole
Thomas
R R Oakley
H Abraham
Char. Ain
Elks’ Lodge
Awennerberg Boys
Augustana Chorus
WHI
Synod
Novelius
Foxy” Moran
Fourth Avenue
Bar Association
Atre
Tobias Hobson
England
Hobson
Hobson's
Uneeda
Wational Biscuit Company
Mississippi
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Ina
Len. Stockwell
Onese
Chicago White Sox
Clevelands
Moline Girl
Babes In Toyland” Company
Sanaa
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