New County Tragedy Record Noted in 1906 Listings
County coroner Dr. EB King reports a record year for sudden deaths in 1906 with twenty-six cases investigated and eighteen inquests required. Across months, deaths include train accidents, drownings, and two suicides, with multiple named individuals and locations such as Wilton, Cedar River, and Toledo area references. The long list, stretching from January to November, highlights the diverse causes and prominent local figures affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. King
Princeton
H. H. Johnson
Wilton
Elmer
Charles Mossanid
Henry Lileberenz
John Wonderly
Misa Myrtle Poster
Misa Marguerite Guthardt
Cedar River
Dr. King
Walter Johnson
Joseph Miller
James Kane
Wilton Township
Pebruary
Charles Hampe
Charley Reynolds
Eairport
Henry Reinecke
J. E. Courtney
Willam Winkler
Adolph Kaufman
Self
East Second Street
Walcott
C. L. Andrews
City
Dronter
Thonmas Mittleberger
Dr. J. H. Johnson
Elmer Hire
Charles Mose
Henry Lipberenz
Frante J. Stankenhorn
Geneva
Txland
Chris Johansen
Wailcote
Lester Hainoen
Myrtle Touter
Marguerite Guthardt
Cadar
Bloomer
Toma Here
Mra
David Corbin
Kirtland
Frederick Syvlvester
Frank
Holiday Cheer program at First Presbyterian church
Mrs Ela Gabriel Turner presented the Holiday Cheer recital with assistance from Alice Collins-Chasa and Mrs. Chase. The program featured Christmas readings, dialect pieces, piano works including Nachtigall and Mil ly Polonaise, and concluded with stories The Gift of the Magi and Ring Out Wild Bella, delighting the audience with spirited readings and musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Guyaly
Ela Gabriel Turner
First Presbyterian Church
iMra
Alice Collins-Chasa
Mra. Turper
Mrs. Chase
Liszt
Mrs. Brady
Elizebeth
McClure’s
Mia
Turner
Plano
Natalie Whitted Price
Widow Malone
Q. Henry
Ila Wheeler Wilcox
Bella
Tonnyyon
Rock Island Rector Elected Bishop of Springfield Diocese
Rev Granville Hudson Sharwood of Trinity Episcopal church Rock Island was elected bishop of the Springfield diocese to succeed Bishop Edward W. Osborne whose resignation takes effect December 29 due to age. Sharwood has preached at Trinity Rock Island during Lent and is well known locally.
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Sprinfield
Dar
Granville Hudson Sharwood
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rock Taland
Springfield
Episcopal Church
Granville Willl
Edward W. Osborne
I Mr. Sherwood
Blaely
Grand Society Party At Geneva Golf and Country Club
The year’s most elaborate formal party will be held Monday evening at the Geneva Golf and Country Club. Dancing will last until midnight with Chase’s five piece orchestra providing music. A special car loan_boen arranged for guests. Several new places will be presented and a luncheon will be served.
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Geneva Golf and Country Club
Chase’n
Furfslah
City Warns Muscatine Children On Sliding Dangers
Police Chief W R Rice issued a warning to Muscatine children about sliding on main streets. Caro supporters urged caution as sliding restrictions will be set tomorrow after a meeting with Mayor McNutt. Unrestricted streets will be designated and youths must stay off rail crossed roads due to icy, snow covered conditions.
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Muscatine
W. R. Rice
R. $. McNutt
County Medics to Meet Here
The Muscatine County Medical Association will meet at Hotel Muscatine tomorrow evening. Dr. B E Byvora moycer announces officers for the year will be elected. Dr. Henry Albert of the State Majority of Town will deliver an address. Supper at six, business meeting at 6:45.
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Muscatine
Prompt action on a death claim secured by court
The Court of Honor No. 677 secured prompt action on a death claim for Anna Fahiman who died November 30, 1918. The society received complete claim proofs December 13, 1916 and a warrant for $2,000 was forwarded to the recorder December 15, 1916 for payment of the certificate.
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Ionor
Donoflefartes
Imra
Anna Fuhlman
Anna Fahiman
Court of Honor
Recorder
Man Hurt In Fall At Work Moves To Bellevue Hospital
Roy Mistey, a delivery wagon employee for Ashton feed mills, fell while carrying a sack of corn up a flight of steps. The weight of the sack injured his back and he is confined to Bellevue hospital for several weeks after medical attention.
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Roy Mistey
Ashton Feed Mills
Bellevue Hospital
Modien
Battery Fate in Balance as Muskaktine Deliberates
The fate of Battery C hangs on a Davenport meeting. Captain Mull refuses to sign for $130,000 in equipment without reimbursement assurance. Major Lucas warns the material could be moved or stored if no receipt is signed, and Muscatine’s backing hinges on securing a larger state guard appropriation.
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Mull
Nimpolf
Joss
Maul
J. &. Lucas
Major Lucas
Mall
Towa
Rock Island Arsenal
Muscatine
J. L. Gloster
General Battery
Davenport
National Guard
Iflein
Death notice of Mrs. Sigma Welsso in Davenport
Word has been received that the body of Mrs. Sigma Welsso formerly of thin city who died at her Davenport home Tuesday evening will be brought here tomorrow morning at 10 90 o clock on the D and M interurban. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from Mayern Undertaking parlors with Rev John Haefner of Zion Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
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Sigma Welsso
Thin City
Davenport
D. & M. Interurban
Mayern Undertaking
John Haefner
Zion Tutheran Church
Tutermant
Greenwood Cemetery
Remains of Mrs. Roger Dwyer to be Interred Here
The remains of Mrs. Roger Dwyer, a former local woman, who died at Moline several days ago, will be brought to this city tomorrow afternoon. The funeral will be held from the train at 2 30 p.m. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery.
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Roger, Dwyer
Moline
St. Mary's Cemetery
Promised Cold Weather Returns to Northwest
The region faces continued severe winter with blizzards and heavy snow across the northwest. Temperatures drop to ten degrees above zero in the city with more snow expected through the week as forecasters warn of ongoing frigid conditions and further cold snaps.
Hazardous devices mailed from California to Nebraska
In California on December 28 seventeen clear hazardous devices were mailed on a train to addresses in Iowa Nebraska and other states. Authorities trace the origin to Amanciated Prein Leased Wired Los Angeles California and are investigating the distribution pattern and potential suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Towa
Nebraska
Elusive bombs tied to December 22 alert in West
Post office inspectors reported missing devices in the Middle Western states and along the Pacific coast. The bombs were named bomba and the incident occurred December 22. One device reached a man in Brawley California, who was severely burned attempting to smoke the contraband cigar.
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Middle Western
Pacific Coast
Post Office i
Brawley
California
Youth Killed in Coasting Accident
One boy, Delbert Collins aged 17, died when two sleds carrying coasting parties collided at the foot of a steep hill in Des Moines. Four others were seriously or lightly injured, with a local hospital treating all, and officials expecting recovery.
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den Moines
Delbert Collins
Stong Hill
Phyaleiang
Lumber Mill Strike Planned by IWW In Virginia Minnesota
Virginia Minnesota December 28 seven hundred lumber mill workers were to strike today with IWW leaders planning to mobilize six hundred pickets. The workers demanded higher wages and improved conditions as the labor action began.
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Virginia
Minn
Apron Sale Planned at Graham's Tomorrow and Saturday
George Patterson left for Portland Oregon after several weeks visiting relatives in the city. She resided with her son James Patterson on East Ninth Street. Miss Welen Bond of East Fifth Street accompanied her to Portland for a visit of several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira
George Patterson
Portland
Ore
James Patterson
East Ninth Street
Shae
Welen Bond
Kart Fifth Street
Hungarian Premier Will Be Retired
Berlin dispatch reports Budapest administration denying a Vienna opposition rumor that Prime Minister Count Stephen Tirza is about to retire along with Baron Burlan and Dr. Von Koerber. The prospect of Hungary’s strongman stepping down has sporadically resurfaced since Emperor Franz Joseph’s death.
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Berlin
London
Budapest
Stephen Tirza
Baron Burlan
von Koerber
Hungary
Francia Toxeph
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Ohlo
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Nanjor
F. J. Cheney & Co
Valedo
A. W
Gleason
Halle
Cheney & CQ
All Drugnate
Rock Island
Vienna Button Company
Graham's
Adv
M S
Gordon
Greastest
Rock Bottom
5Th Avenue
New York City
Seethera gArmants
Thia
Bolivia
Muscatine’'S
Gordon’s Cloak & Millinery House
West Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
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