Armory to Build New United States Rifle Line
The Davenport Democrat reports an official order to Major Blunt to prepare Rock Island Arsenal for a Rock Island small arms plant. The 30 calibre rifle with a 24 inch barrel will roll out at 125 units per eight hours, with potential double shifts in rush periods. Springfield Armory will continue Krag production to retain workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief of Ordnance
Major Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Davenport Democrat
United States Army
Kansas
Krag
Ordnance Department
Springfield Armory
Springfield Armoury
National Guard
Aeus
Tricity
Admits Drost Story in Schnell Conspiracy Case
In circuit court on Saturday the testimony of Mrs Anna McDermout-Drost finished. Daniel Drost testified after objection by J Haas. the court overruled the objection and allowed the conspiracy case against Matthias Schnell to proceed. The case involves a divorce claim filed by Mrs Mattie Garnett of Moline against William Garnett on adultery grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McDermoutt-Drost
Matthias Schnell
Daniel Drost
J. Haas
Schnell
Drost
Mattie Garnett
Moline
William Garnett
H. M Schriver
Rock Island Inventor unveils the Rugh Telegraphone
H O Rugh, a former Rock Island boy now chief engineer in Chicago, demonstrates a telegraphone that attaches to standard telegraph wires to allow telephone use without interrupting telegraph traffic. Railroads nationwide adopt the device, with Rock Island tests linking Rock Island station to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
H O Rugh
Chicago
Rugh
Twin Cities
James Rugh
H. O. Rugh
Proclaimed Betrothal Shadow in Plant Death Case
The Argus reports Spencer C. Lenney who died at the People's Power Co plant last Thursday was engaged to be married to a central office operator of the Union Electric Telephone. The would be bride is identified as Mrs Anna Bleghartner, chief operator at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Argus
Spencer C. Lenney
People's Power Co
Union Electric Telephoneian
Anna, Bleghartner
Olfte
Was Hermit on the Bluff Jilted in Germany Half a Century Ago
A hermit who lived on the bluff in Germany was jilted by a sweetheart more than 50 years ago and remained single. Before his death he sent regards to his former love as details of his long life surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetheart
Germany
Will designation for funeral and estate to Louis Siegfriedt
A testator names Louis Siegfriedt to manage the funeral and all property in his will. The document is dated December 27, 1902, in South Rock Island with signatures including J.C. Haskins, Fred Brandt, and Frank Coplin of Moline Illinois.
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Louis Siegfriedt
South Rock Island
J.C. Haskins
Fred Brandt
Moline
Frank Coplin
Patch of Ground Sold Near Quad Cities in Historic Resale
Master-in-Chancery Entrikin sold a 2.4 acre plot inside the South Rock Island township line near Moline Rock Island and South Rock Island. The land once owned by J C Haskins, a German immigrant and pioneer bookbinder, was mortgaged for 819 16 to William Raisch and purchased by Fred Scherer for 1800, leaving a balance of about 1000 after mortgage clearance. Haskins died in January at about 70. his heir Louis Siegfriedt and the old sweetheart in Germany were noted in his brief will.
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Entrikin
South Rock Island
Moline
Rock Island
Germany
J C Haskins
William Raisch
Fred Scherer
Haskins
America
Halking
Louis Siegfriedt
Leas and Emily Lambert Married in Rock Island
J Silas Leas and Mrs Emily F Lambert wed at 8 pm Monday at the bride's residence 749 Thirtieth street Rock Island Rev H W Reed pastor of First Baptist officiated in a small company of relatives Leas is a retired manufacturer and capitalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Silas Leas
Emily F. Lambert
Thirtieth Street
Rock Island
H. W. Reed
First Baptist Church
Leass
First Hunters Licenses Issued In County Under New Law
C F Gaetjer becomes the first to obtain a county hunting license under the new state act. Lothar Harms is second and T L Laffin third. They paid $1 to the state and 10 cents to the county clerk, who filled the forms. The trio says they do not plan immediate use but seek to set a law abiding example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Argus
C. F. Gaetjer
Lothar Harms
T. L. Laffin
Hubbard
Messrs
Gaetjer
Harms
Laffin
Frome City Tees Drive In City Championship
In Frome the city track meet featured local clubs and athletes competing for early season honors. City rivals posted strong times as area runners challenged for podium spots and bragging rights.
Weather summary of July historic climate patterns
Observers recount July climate over 32 years with mean temperatures around 75 for July and 73 for August. Notable extremes include a 106 degree day in July two years ago and a coolest July in 1891 at 69 degrees. Rainfall averages 3.64 inches with a wet July in 1875 and a dry July in 1886. July often features many cloudy to clear days and southwest winds, with a peak wind of 60 mph in 1895.
Death of Mrs Lydia Gough in Rock Island
Mrs Lydia Gough aged 55 died Friday at her brother Richard Mansill’s former home in Rock Island of nervous prostration. She came from Staffordshire England to Rock Island recently, survived by husband Joseph Gough and children Walter, Lydia, and Mrs George Tesk. Her body shipped to Toronto via Rock Island road. Her death may affect the estate of Richard Mansill’s curiosity collection.
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Lydia Gough
Richard Mansill
Third Avenue
Rock Island
Staffordshire
England
Toronto
Canada
Joseph Gough
Walter Gough
Lydia
George Tesk
Chicago
Rock Island Road
Farnham Retires From The Journal
Maurice Farnham has retired from the Journal Publishing Co and the company has sold its job printing office to the Bronson Jordan company. Farnham’s stock is now held by his partners T S Stanley and Warren L Eastman who own the Journal share equally. Farnham has no definite plans but may take a summer vacation and likely find another suitable position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Farnham
Journal Publishing Co
Bronson-Jordan Company
Mr. Farnham
Messrs. T. S. Stanley
Warren L. Eastman
Journal
Roy R Reece Named Assistant Adjutant General of Illinois
Roy R Reece of Springfield was announced as assistant adjutant general, succeeding Col. Theodore Ewert. Gen. James B. Smith retires July 1 to become warden at Chester, and Gen. T W Scott takes over as adjutant general as Col. H S Dietrich observed the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy R. Reece
Adjutant General of
Illinois
Moline
Springfield
James B. Smith
Adjutant General's Office
Chester Penitentiary
Reece
Col
Theodore Ewert
Chester
Adjutant General
Ewert
T. W. Scott
Fairfield
Smith
Col. H. 8. Dietrich
Chicago
Illinoisi National Guard
Murphy
Joliet
Wardes
Thirteenth Avenue Paving Petition Signed
A petition for paving Thirteenth Avenue from Fifteenth Street to Ninth Avenue has been signed by a majority of the frontage. It will reach the board of local improvements with new law in effect, showing public sentiment and aiding the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Ninth Avenue
Board of Local Improvements
George R. Smith Drowned Out at Madison Illinois
George R. Smith formerly of Mo line now living in Madison Illinois perished in the recent flood that devastated the area. He ran a boarding house and restaurant and with his family sought refuge in the high school as flood waters surged. They escaped drowning by reaching the building but lost all household goods and furniture worth about 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Smith
Moline
Madison
Smith
Mr. Smith
Chase on Davenport Train Hold-up Suspect Named
Dispatch sources report Davenport Rock Island hold-up detectives track the crime. A former Rock Island engineer, about 50, linked to Clinton and Davenport, is suspected as the principal actor. Three lead sleuths, including Smith and McLaughlin, have visited Davenport and Rock Island as they pursue the case. Identity withheld pending final press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Rock Island
Davenport
Natick Yards
Messrs
Smith
McLaughlin
Clinton
Prung
Bond Set At Five Thousand In Murder Case
John Findley, jailed on murder charges of Lieut A E Bradley, had bail fixed at $5000 but could not meet it and remains in county jail. Friends from the mother craft are working to raise the bond to secure his release pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Findley
A. E. Bradley
Davenport car dealer slashed by neighbor carpenter
James E Bayless senior member of Bayless and Eagal automobile agency is hospitalized in Davenport after a drunken carpenter attacked him with a knife near his home. Bayless suffered a chest wound and a severed wrist artery as doctors work to save his hand and life. The assailant fled after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E Bayless
Automobile Agency
Bayless & Eagal
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Bayless
Central Park
Muscatine
Mr. Bayless
Minehan
Making Linguists Through Child Exchanges Across Borders
The practice of exchanging children by parents in French and German Switzerland to aid language learning is spreading in Italy and the New York Commercial Advertiser reports a Swiss exchange agency. A child can acquire French, German and Italian at little cost and within months can converse, then is sent to school to study grammar and literature in the new language.
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Switzerland
Italy
New York
Revenue report for quarter ended June 30 released
Financial figures show revenue of 472,004 for the quarter ending June 30. Details on reserve levels and percentage changes are included in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Getrtase
HB ‘ Seni
Dan Drost Testimony Shapes Schnell Case with Alleged Conspiracy
Court heard Dan Drost claim he conspired with Matthias Schnell to force a payday through threats and money transfers. Drost alleged Schnell showed interest in a scheme to start a business in Omaha but diverted funds to unknown channels.
Bowling Alleys Sold to Watertown Man
Brunswick Hilliard Parlors and Bowling Alleys change hands as W L Packard sells to C J Wright assistant at Watertown Hospital. Wright known as Just plans renovations and repainting, aims to keep the venue running in an up to date manner after the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick Hilliard
W. L. Packard
C. J. Wright
Watertown Hospital
Young Wright
Yates
T& Ing
Wright
Ten Trout Caught In Bellefonte Borough Limits
The largest trout, a rainbow variety, measured 25 inches long and weighed 6 pounds. It was caught in Bellefonte by 4 Hoffman using an eel settle lure. The report notes the fish was 5% inches deep along the side and 8% inches across the back.
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Pennsylvania
Pring Creely
Bellefonte
Hoffman
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Schnell
Defenay
STORY
the Bookbinder
Emily Lambert
Hunters
Thi
Frome
Weatherman
Lady In
Mansill
of Curios
Sweden
Superior
Lake Superior
Duluth
West Superior
South Superior
East Superior
Steel
John Engvall
Wis
Farnham
Roy Reece
Pleasant Valley
Wisconsin
13Th Avenue
Ninth
Fifteenth Streets
Madison, Illinois
Express
Arthur Bradley
James E. Bayless
Carpenter
Meterae
Dan Drost
Arce
Dan Dros
Matthing
Omaha
Drosthen
Dan
L Iwyer
Haas
Drost Doever
Watertown
Sella
Brunswick
Istant
The
Hoops
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