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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1914

Page

2

Burglars Steal Jewelry From Ed Win Dice Home

Intruders broke into Ed win Dice at 914 Twenty second street during a Christmas program. Jewelry valued at over 125 dollars disappeared including watches a bracelet and a ruby earring set. The thieves pried a window lock opened doors were left ajar and exits prepared. Police notified and most items bear identifiable marks including Dice’s initials on a watch.

Edwin Dice Dice First Methodist Church

There Is a Santa Claus Says Virginia’s Sun Editorial

Nearly twenty years ago Virginia O Hanlon asked if Santa Claus exists. The New York Sun answered yes in an editorial dated September 21 1897. The piece affirms belief in Santa Claus as essential to childhood joy.

Virginia O'Hanlon Virginia New York Sun Santa Claus the Sun Charles A. Dana Frank P. Church Friends of the Sun Papa West Ninety-fifth Street Virgina Christ

Davenport Sleuth Thwarts Daring Hold Up by Farm Owner

Two crooks target Burt Oliver of Indiana in Davenport behind a billboard on East Second Street. Detective Frank Brady shadowed the trio, rescuing the farmer as they coolly planned the robbery. The pair, C. W. Gray and George Lovett, faced a vagrancy sentence and medical care respectively. Oliver had just arrived in Davenport and was with a saloon crew when the attempt occurred.

Burt Oliver Indiana East Second Street Frank Brady C. W. Gray George Lovett Gray St. John’s Hospital Oliver Davenport

Clubs Fail Handicap Returns In Golf Championship

New York reports only about 40 percent of over 400 clubs replying to the national golf handicap list. Delinquents span the country including major organizations with many former champions. A second warning will be sent as several clubs risk exclusion, affecting eligibility for the amateur championship. The national meeting is in two weeks and data must be compiled. Foes to memory include excess food, excessive physical effort, and surprisingly too much education.

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