Five Voters in Geneva Amid Parker Campaign
In Geneva town, Franklin County, population 319, a voter roll shows about 200 votes cast routinely, with five ballots expected to back Judge Parker. Names listed include Fred Richtsmeier, Art Royer, Lou Cobbie, Lon Cobbie Jr, and Boyer Sr as potential GOP supporters.
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Hiderado
Geneva Towngill
Franklin County
Bardin
Geneva
Tudge Parker
Fred Richtsmeier
4Tt Boyer
Art Royer
Lou Cobbie Sr
Lon Cobbie Jr
Parker
Sovori Ly
Frankilo County
Rock Island Police Court Fines and Misc Disorder
Magistrate G A Johnson presided as several locals faced penalties at Rock Island. Fines included five dollars for unclear offenses with cases involving Miss Murray and Albert Berry for disorderly conduct. Sam Morris, Tom Watson, Alcin Dynnevan, and William Sandberg also faced penalties for various disturbances and petty thefts.
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Binzerg Gelra
G. A. Johnson
Rock Island
Wmngzis Murray
Mazele
Rocks Island
Albert Berry
Frank
Johnson
Speedway
Alcin Dynnevan
William Sandberg
Land of Justice
A Lly
Fire alarm misread at McClerland works sparks patrol confusion
Watchmen at McClerland Sash & Door called the fire department around 1 a.m. an angry chase through city streets ensued as firefighters learned the call referred to a drunk man, not a blaze. Police concluded the alert was a misdirected emergency.
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McClerland Sash & Door Works
Drouke
Death of Dr Brewster Ends Local Dentist Career
Pikeloosa Oct 263 Dr T Brewster longtime city dentist died from blood poisoning after a paring accident. A wound worsened until amputation of the right foot and part of the leg was needed to save his life. He was 63, with no surviving relatives except a son James in Nome Alaska. He planned to spend winter in California with a sister. funeral soon after his arrival from California. Davenport Betting Co’s Pal Export Bottled Beer advertised.
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Pikeloosa. Ie
T. Brewster
Brewster
Dr. Brewster
James
John F. Lacey
Nome
Alaska
California
Turedas
Colts and Pirates win Winn City League games last night
In Davensport bowling alleys City league action the Pirates and Colts swept all three matches. A tiebreaker in the final game between Bismarke and the Pirates decided the night, with Pirates prevailing. Standings show Leaders and Pirates vying for second as Victors linger bottom amid Bankers’ challenge.
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COLTS
Pirates
Iai
Davensport
Bismarke
Bea
Rock Island High School class photos and orchestra news
Rock Island High School held photography sessions for the classes to create memory mementos. An orchestra was selected with Phebe Brooks and Marquis leading first violins, and several other musicians named. A Junior disruption at a PTA meeting disrupted the event at Miss Blanche Smith's home on Nineteenth Street.
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Rock Island High School Orchestra
Miss Phebe - Brooks Bsa
Will Marquis
Chas. van Galder
Bessie Bein
Hazel Munger
Arthur Hamilton
Ches. Montgomery
Ernest Nichols
Horace Kirby
Jessie Scott
Hart Bowlby
Tri-Cities
A.D. T
Blanche Smith
Nineteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Sores and Boils
An advert promises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve sweeps away sores boils cuts and rashes. The copy touts relief for various skin ailments and claims a 25 cent price with a satisfaction guarantee from Frank Nadler Droggiat.
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Bucklen
Frank Nadler
Droggiat
Sively Selling aN Lots of Attractive Goods at the Dig
A chaotic ad notes a wholesale sale of coats and garments with prices from $2.98 to $20.00, plus $12.95 and $26.00. It promotes books and libraries, with a display by Miss Nolan offering fashion advice, and Miss Collington demonstrating cosmetics and beauty products. The scene is cluttered with misspellings and garbled phrases, but centers on a sale event with literature, books, and department store items.
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Sively
Bowron Htors
Brough
Dargest
Boolsteak
Taberdine
Lestelle
Lorecats
Rock Island Native Rises to High Railroad Post
Charles M. Hayes, born in Rock Island in 1856, climbs from a 16 year old office clerk to general manager of Vanderbilt railway interests with a $100,000 annual salary. His career spans the Wabash, Grand Trunk, and Southern Pacific, marked by steady promotions and notable international offers.
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Charles M. Hayes
Rock Island
Vanderbilt Railway
Asanager
Re United Stateers
Hares
J Charles M. Hayes
Rogie ‘Island
Mareb Ih
Hayes
Gram—sr
Yomeine
Lapght
Janile & Pacific
Byeletic
Manger
Canada
Grand ‘Trunk
United States
Southern Pacific Sion
J Harriman
Me. Hayes
Me. Hayes, Who Refuged I'to'shoot'tie Polics
Harrimannterests
Grand Trunk
Mrr
Cornelius Vanderbilt
King
Vanderbilt
Endon
Vandals Fire Upon Train Near City Limits
A Western railcar near the city limits at 7:40 p.m. was attacked by concealed vandals. Several windows shattered and passengers in the forward coach narrowly escaped death. No crew members were harmed, and authorities have yet to identify suspects.
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Western Railround
Runaway Dan McGugin Sr Injures as Buggy Collides
Dan McGugin Sr was knocked to the pavement when his buggy collided with another at Third and Brady streets after his horse bolted. He was taken home by ambulance and attended by Dr. Allen. the horse continued to panic. No major damages reported to the carriages, though McGugin suffered a fractured lip and possible injuries. Nearby Roosevelt family members are noted among election day voters in Cedar Falls and other locales.
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Dan McGugin
Third
Brady Streets
Mr. Hipwell
Berdr Street
E Gugin
Beyer
McGugin
Mr. McGusin
Roosevelt
Quelled Blaze at Second and Brown Sts Stoves Cause Fire
At 1:20 this morning the fire department responded to Second and Brown streets after an overheated stove in the living apartments of the Maze building caused a small fire. Firemen subdued the blaze before substantial damage, with estimates of $200 on stock and $300 on furniture, plus $1 insurance on other stock. A large amount of damaged tobacco was ruined by water.
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Second
Brown
Alann
Dorn
Foss
Award Won by Funk and Wagnalls for Standard Dictionary
TriCity Stars World Fair judges awarded Funk and Wagnalls the Grand Prize for their Standard Dictionary and a Gold Medal for literary Digest and reference works. Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour shown among the best at all grocers, noted as place to buy.
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St.Lauis. Mfc
TriCity Stars
Funk & Wagnalls
Plessé
Corset Demonstration by Miss Nolan at La Vida Lines
Miss Nolan explains the need for a perfect waist fit for comfort health and appearance. She demonstrates the La Vida Lestelie and W 3B corsets as top quality models and invites readers to attend this week only with free fittings and no delay.
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Nolan
Miss Nolan
Lestelie
Mise Nolan
Double Tragedy in Coyle Sparks Race Tension in Oklahoma
In Guthrie Oklahoma investigators report three Black men Richard Charles and William Thomas implicated in a fatal white mob incident near Coyle Logan County. A shootout left two white men dead, a jail crowd seeks vengeance and a lynching is feared as white residents vow retaliation amid long standing racial strife. Shinn former Coyle marshal and Thomas a local wagonmaker faced the trouble preceding the shooting.
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Guthrie
Okla
Coyle
Logan County
Aed
Jim Inmar
Joe Welen
Thomas
Shinn
Richard Thomas
Charles Thoman
Clyite
Toman
Davenport official notice of property appropriation in Davenport Iowa
City of Davenport issues notice of appropriation proposing to take described land in Bott County Iowa for park and street purposes. Metes and bounds include South Street east line west 16 feet north 10 feet west 40 feet north 26 feet and a final return to the starting point. City Clerk Edward Collins signs the notice dated October.
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Davene
Port
Bott County
Iowa
South Sirest
Division Street
Edward Collins
Davenport
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Brandt, J
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Carson
Caren
Z. Piath
Ada Roeg
Bennetttate
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Rock Island High School
Chas. M. Hayes
Derbilt Road
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Dan M'Gugin SR
Cenar
Spolis
Fairbanks
George
Charles
Jacob
Theodore
Cedar Fale
Hage
Wathetidid
Herbert E
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Bert H
Cedar Falls
F. Boehmer
William F
Albert A
Lions, N.Y
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Ervey
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Peter* Thompson
Peter Thompson
Strother
Ite West
Lotti
Qverstork Sala
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BPS
Reon
Maine
Broideren
Buster
Verenns
Oklahoma
Shing
Shins
Shinawzas
Azartender
Wes Bumstees
Wes Bumstees and Rie Thomas
Sherif Gassaway
Payne County
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Willa Thomas
Littie
Brady Streat
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