Death of Rowley Mumford on Burlington tracks
Rowley Mumford a 24 year old Burlington brakeman died at City Hospital from internal hemorrhage after being crushed between two cars while “cutting the air” on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line near Twelfth street yard. Coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of death from the injuries sustained in discharge of duty. He leaves a widow and a four year old child, and was described as a man of good habits who did not use alcohol.
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Rowley Mumford
Burlington Road
City Hospital
Burlington
Twely-fifth Street
Mumford
Barstow
L. W. Eckhart
C. B. Whiteside
J W. Stucke
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Moline
G. E. Holt
Gust Segar
Frank Anderson
Thomas Glynn
Bert Whrey
Fred Biebinger
Rock Island
Avenue
Trenton
Plan A Bazar To Lift Church Debt At Walk er Station
Emanuel Lutheran church of Walker Station plans a big bazar from November 11 to 14 at the Ling Boys hall in the Dunn block on Second Avenue. The church aims to reduce a remaining debt of about 750 dollars after last year’s bazar raised around 400. Committees were formed and preliminary arrangements set. the church’s energetic members, led by pastor F. E. Hanson of Augusta, anticipate a strong community effort.
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Emanuel Lutheran
Walker Station
Ling Boys’ Hall
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Ling Boys
Dunn Block
Second Avenue
F. E. Hanson
Augusta
New Chapter in Rock Island Levee Dispute Emerges
The D. R. I. railway group files suit in federal court at Peoria against Mayor McConochie and Rock Island officials seeking to quiet title to levee rights and prevent disturbance of their rights to railway improvements, following a prior circuit court mandamus.
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Rock Island
James M. Beardsley
Circuit Court
McConochie
Peoria
To Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quisine
An advertisement claims one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quisine tablets. It presents the product as a quick remedy with emphasis on rapid relief. The copy notes dosing instructions and availability in drugstores. The tone is promotional and period style.
McCaskrin Launches Gubernatorial Boom in Rock Island
George Washington McCaskrin announced his independent bid for governor in Rock Island’s Market Square. He spoke from a wagon to the public for two hours, painting a sunrise scene with a capital I in the foreground and recounting political runs since arriving in Rock Island. He claimed to favor clean politics against the machine and grafters while avoiding details of an alderman campaign.
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George Washington McCaskrin
Rock Island
Market Square
George
Union
McCaskrin Defuses Muscatine Street Scene Rumor
H M McCaskrin travels to Muscatine to correct a published report that his brother G W McCaskrin argued with a citizen while delivering an Independent gubernatorial speech in Rock Island. He says he was not seeking trouble and that the brawl involved Cal Girls, a Muscatine dentist, who allegedly perjured herself in a lawsuit. No injuries occurred after police were called as the crowd dispersed.
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H. M McCaskrin
Muscatine
Cal Girls
McCaskrin
Rock Island
Kentucky
Scholarships for Local Musicians at Augustana
The Augustana executive committee met at Cablehall to review college matters. Peter Benzon, class of 1903, was named assistant in mathematics after a strong prior year. A large mathematics class led by Cederberg, a new professor with Yale and Brown ties, starts. Krantz relocates to a new home on Seventh Avenue. About 150 applicants vied for four free scholarships at the conservatory, with Nicoline and Nicolai Zedeler earning honors under violin teacher Professor Zedeler. The concert tour by Zeileler resumes teaching after his Chicago stint. The theological senior enrollments will include sixty to seventy new applicants. Dr. Norelius remains a leading figure. City records note 186 saloons in Daversport paying taxes.
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Board of Directors
Augustana
Cablehall
Peter Benzon
Cederberg
Yale University
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Krantz
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island
Business College
Thoreness
Nicoline
Nicolai Zedeler
Chicago Musical Conservatory
Ziegfield
Norelius of
Vasa
Nestor En Augustana Synod
Men Plan Event For State Convention Delegates
Moline Swedish American Republican club met at city hall to plan a reception for the March 9 state convention delegates. Morning events to be at the Manufacturers hotel with Industrial Home for sessions and banquet on first floor. Officers listed include President Peter A. Ross Secretary Reynold Johnson Treasurer Gust A Shallberg and an executive board.
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Moline
Peter A. Ross
Reynold Johnson
Gust A. Shallberg
A. P Lundquist
Chas. Seaholm
Horseman Injured on Track at Aledo
Sam Johnson, renowned horseman, was injured at the Aledo track Friday afternoon while driving Irene Mayor C P Skinner’s mare. A Chicago horse collided with him causing Johnson to be thrown as Irene led. he was unconscious, recovered briefly, drove two heats, then collapsed again but later recovered while Irene escaped serious harm.
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Sam Johnson
Aledo Track
Irene
C P. Skinner
Chicago
Johnson
Mission Ladies Set Rummage Sale Date
The Union Mission rummage sale committee decided to hold the annual sale October 15 16 and 17 at a location to be chosen. The group list names chairmen for each department including Boots and Shoes Mrs Wirt Taylor Furniture Mrs Dugard Boys and Mens Clothing Mrs Kann and Monsenfelder and others.
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Mission Ladies
Union Mission
H. D. Blakemore
Adda Ferguson
Charles Dugard
F. H. Kann
W. W. Taylor
W. H. Gest
Julia Schriener
W. T. Magill
Josephine
William Wirt Taylor
Alphonse Monsenfelder
Miss Philipps
J. K. Scott
Joseph McCrory
James McNamara
Hastings
Bartholomew
Pornonen
M. D. Us
H.D. Blakemore
W.H. Gest
Corn crop likely to match last year's yield, secretary says
Secretary Wilson said the corn crop will not be large but will equal last year and far exceed pessimists. He noted better prospects after warm weather and sunshine, while hay crops may ease farmer hardship. He spoke during a westward trip with his son Jasper en route to Washington.
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Chicago
Wilson
Washington
Ogden
Utah
Jasper Wilson
Chickamauga Heroes Hold Annual Reunion
Survivors of Companies H and K Fifty first Illinois Infantry observed the fortieth anniversary of the Chickamauga battle with their annual reunion in Lynn Center. Officers and members from Chicago to Port Byron attended, and the group voted to hold the 1904 reunion in Port Byron. A resolution honored the late Thomas C. Gregg and extended sympathy to his family.
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Lynn Center
Port Byron
Erie
Chickamauga
Fifty-first Illinois Infantry
Charles F. Hills
Chica
Raymond
Eads
Trent
Rowland
H. C. Trent
M. R. Metzgar
Thomas C. Gregg
Grand Army
Thompson
L. P. Bradley
Tacoma
Wash
Davenport Woman Rescued After Attempted Death by Chloroform
Grace Nelson of Davenport attempted to end her life Tuesday night by drinking chloroform in her room above the Fair store. Occupants and a physician intervened. she had earlier bought carbolic acid and visited a resort, making threats of self harm before friends intervened and seized the poison.
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Grace Nelson
Davenport
Fair
Brick Munro
Augustana College Expands Preparatory and Language Programs
Augustana College inaugurates a new preparatory department to complete two years of high school work in one, with added home study in arithmetic and U.S. history. Ericsson hall remodeled as a physical and chemical laboratory. new mineralogy and assay course added. A popular modern languages program grows, including a record French class and the largest Latin class yet, guided by Assistant Professor Mertz. New study hall for Twin Cities students and Yale-trained mathematics professor W E Cederberg joins the faculty.
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Augustana College
United States
Ericsson Hall
Hull House
Moline Furniture Works
Augustana
Rock Island High School
Mertz
Twin Cities
W. E. Cederberg
Yale
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Miner Buried Under Tons of Rock Miraculously Saved
George Jones of the Sherrard mines endured a ten ton rock fall Monday afternoon. Large rock pieces formed a prop and saved his life though his left foot was crushed and his leg fractured. He was rescued by fellow workers, treated at home by Dr. Martin, and expected to recover if no internal injuries develop.
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Geo. Jones
Sherrard
George Jones
Jones
Martin
Johnson Seaberg couple wed before Sweden trip
Charles F Johnson and Ida Cecelia Seaberg were married at Ida’s brother Andrew Seaberg’s home in Moline. The ceremony was officiated by Rev C A Hemberg with Andrew Seaberg and Miss Alice Carlson as attendants. The couple plan to sail for Sweden in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F.johnson
Ida Cecelia Seaberg
Andrew B Seaberg
C. A. Hemberg
Andrew Seaberg
Alice Carlson
Sweden
Suburb Knocks at the City Door
South Rock Island residents near Rock Island are being canvassed by Supervisor Cornelius Donovan on annexation. If approved, the half mile area may join Rock Island to gain urban services like fire police water mains sewers street lights and city schools.
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South Rock Island
Rock Island
Cornelius Donovan
Longview Park
Tri-City Railway Co
Non-Union Molders Escorted to Barnard Foundry
Four non union molders from Barnard Leas Co foundry were escorted to the foundry by police after a late night incident with striking molders on a Red Line car. Krank Wass was arrested at the Windsor hotel corner on a concealed weapon charge. bail set at 100 dollars.
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Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Daveport
Williams, White & Co
Windsor Hotel
Krank Wass
Justice Mapes
Joe Korn Adjudged Insane After Encampment Incident
Joe Korn a musician in the Sixth regiment band was declared insane at Sterling after an August Springfield encampment scene. He was found Sunday night in Sterling with a large knife and bleeding from wounds, claiming people plot to rob and kill him.
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Joe Korn
Sixth Regiment
Springfield
Sterling
Korn
Firearm Purchase Urged by Governor Yates in Illinois County Defense Push
Sheriff W G Heider of Rock Island County has begun arming the county as part of a larger call from Governor Richard Yates to sheriffs statewide. Yates asked boards of supervisors to fund firearms for riot defense, warning counties to promptly provide equipment or face repercussions.
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W. G Heider
Rock Island
Yates
Board of Supervisors
H H. Whitlock
Vermilion County
Boards of Supervisors
Richard Yates
Gambling den raid nets two proprietors in Hampton township
Deputy sheriffs E E Reynolds Charles Seaholm and F O Larson raided a bowling alley style gambling outfit connected with a balloon dance near the Silvis mines in Hampton township. Proprietors George Wasting and William Lyons were arrested and the crude apparatus seized. They were tried before Justice H M Shhrivers Rock Island Monday and each assessed $10 on costs.
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Charles Seaholm
F.O. Larson
Silvis Mines
Hampton Township
George Wasting
William Lyons
H. M. Shhrivers
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Harry
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Aledo
Mayor Skinner
Giee” R
Irrigation Congress
William Chenoworth
Albert Eads
Macomb
J. Allen
George Spaid
Robert Rowland
Eric
William F. Nicholson
Fred Thompson
Lynn
Charles F. Johnson
Old Country
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Aroun
City of
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Heider
Court House
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Sol, Hines
Etre
Dante
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