Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Rock Island Argus in Rock Island, Illinois

We have 16,533,978 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1910

Page

2

Arrest in Embezzlement Case Shakes Davenport

Clarence Tate of Aberfien South Dakota was arrested by Sheriff Eckhardt in Bettendorf on a fugitive from justice charge for embezzlement. Aberdeen authorities notified Davenport of the pursuit and Tate denies guilt while remaining in custody awaiting Aber deen’s arrival. Additionally a will contest was settled with Frederick Berend to receive one fourth of the estate and $500, other relatives share the rest. Skating rink at Coliseum closes by landlord writ. manager Waterman absent. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs Hanns Heald, Mrs Catherine Lueschen, and Elizabeth Schultz with services and interments planned.

Clarence Tate Aberfieen S. D Sherif Louis Eckhardt Brown Aberdeen Tate Davenport Wekhardt Bettendorf John Berend Bollinger Frederick Berend Louise Edward Minnie Berend Coliseum Henry Mennen Nick Boy S. Waterman Mennen Waterman Des Moines Watermans Hanns Heald Atchiison Kan Catherine M. Lueschen Eola Avenue Kiel Germany John Louise Wulf Hugo H. Wulf A. Margaret Lueschen Prairie Street City Cemetery Elizabeth Schultz Fred Schultz Mercy Hospital Peter Phillip Sophia Wall Nick Casper South Dakota Burlington Road Cassville Wis

Fearful McKinley era Philippine notes reveal trust influence

The article argues that McKinley era policies failed to curb friar lands and that sugar, rubber, and lumber trusts exploit Philippine wealth. Secretary Dickinson’s report supposedly confirms independence unlikely this generation, praising education, roads, and fiscal gains while predicting continued American oversight and potential troop retention. It frames Republican and Democratic views on future withdrawal and self-government amid anti-Japan tensions.

Philippines McKinley Uncle Sam Dickinson Taft Japan

Christmas Gifts for Boys and Girls in the Toys Market

A buyer’s guide highlights popular Christmas toys such as captive airships and electric trains, motorcars, monkeys on trapezes, and board games. It notes tool chests for boys, monogrammed pocketknives, pins, and sweaters, plus baby carriages for girls, with prices like 3.50 for small dolls’ carriages and mentions wireless telegraphy supplies for enthusiasts.

Punch

Watch craze and holiday gift set assortment described

The article notes the peak appeal of a good watch for boys and cites Mr. Dooley’s Christmas letter as illustrating this popular trend. It mentions a wide assortment of timepieces this year from luxurious ermine to the cheaper near ermine options, described as plain rabbit or cat.

Kris Kringitas

Chinchilla Furs Regarded For Youthful Wear

The article notes chinchilla as an attractive pelt for young girls and mentions black furs increasingly seen as smart for youthful wearers. It emphasizes fashion trends among younger buyers and a shift toward darker fur choices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dick” Kerens St. Louis United States Austria United States Senate G. Ho -T Banks Dr. King A. Schingeck Elm Street Buffalo Hobo Patrick Cullen Kobo Rock Island Patrick John Harper Iowa City Portland Oregon Silvis Northwest Carlson Bros C. P. Skinner King’s Daughters Red Cross Moline Leon Callewaert Henry Fries Antoinette Frerksen Centerville Town A. A. Frerksen Fred Aurora Ernest Rules Nature Postum Cereal Company, Ltd Battle Creek, Mich U. S Santa Claus Ious Dole Baby Carriage Electric Shop Chicago Michi Mr. Dooley Wa. D. McJunkin Advertis Weney P.aspg Independent E: Press Co Safety Lowes Rock Island Savings Bank Rock Island, Il Tri-City Railway & Light Company Common and Preferred Stock Litten & Roberts Peoples National Bank Building
Search Courier

Search the Rock Island Argus Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Rock Island Argus?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication