Gasoline Peanut Stand Explosion Shocks City
Pieces found across streets after a tank explosion at the north east corner of Second and Harrison streets. John Powels on owner, Roy Stowell and a girl nearby slightly injured. Why Store at Second and Main heavily damaged. windows shattered. debris scattered over blocks. noise drew hundreds to scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powelson
Second and Harrison Streets
WHY
Second and Main Streets
North Putnam
John Powellson
Roy Stowell
Ripley Street
Kuropatein Closes On Mukden In Severe Combat
Reports from St Petersburg and other ports describe Japanese forces advancing near Mukden after capturing Daling Pass and pushing through strong positions. Russian and Japanese losses cited, with the Russians suffering about 280 dead and Japanese gains described as a victory despite unknown Japanese losses. Further dispatches note Japanese detachments near Hedmuchang and a Vladivostok fleet action separate from the Mukden theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Daling Pass
Workers At Arsenal Win Labor Day Pay
An order posted by Major A H Rusger for the secretary of war under President Roosevelt states that government arsenal workers will receive Labor Day pay as part of their next payroll. The decision overrules a comptroller of the treasury ruling that no work meant no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Treasury
Arsenal
A. H. Rusger
Ordnance Corps
Secretary of War
Heyer Opens New Market on Brady Street
M F Heyer, noted butcher, will open a new market on Brady Street tomorrow morning after securing a lease on the former Booth market building. The store, built for this purpose and equipped with modern conveniences, will mirror his two existing shops in Inthas cy and Hock Island, with a big opening sale planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Heyer
Brady Street
Isl Brareet
Ilue
Hock Island
Hoyer
Ute Booth Market
Children Die In Collapse Of Pleasant Ridge School Vault
A vault in the rear of a Pleasant Ridge school collapsed this morning, trapping about twenty children. Eleven were rescued, eight girls died including Hazel Glover Martha Duhre Rotha Card Carmine Card Edna Thee Emma Steincamp Emily Hesse Lillian Withall Loretta Fink. Ages 8 to 11. Suburb in shock and planning lawsuits against authorities for rotten building condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinati
Sepe
Pleasant Ridge
Cincinnati
Hazel Glover
Martha Duhre
Rotha Card
Carmine Card
Edna Thee
Emma Steincamp
Emily Hesse
Lillian
Loretta Fink
Petit jurors drawn for Meder 1 court in Davenport today
The following list of petit jurors was drawn for the Meder 1 court convening in Davenport on Oct 4. E Phelps, Suzournes. TH B Kerr, Signnmmey. Robert Adams, Sigourney. J H Farmer, Rose Hill. 13 more names including Shearer, Washington. Ott, Riverside. Jessie Longwell, Wellman. Dempsey, Washington. McCampbell, West Liberty. Bernick, Stockton. Webster, Frujilind. Day, Muscatine. Shannon, Nichols. Beach, Muscatine. Palders, West Liberty. Yesse, Moscow. Luse, West Liberty. George Baxter, West Liberty. Finter, Atalissa. Gell Mutchinson, Muscatine. Drawn by W A McArthur and H J McFarland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meder
Davenport
E. Phelps
Suzournes
TH. B Kerr
Signnmmey
Robert Adams
Sigourney
J. H. Farmer
Rose Hill
Shearer
Washington
W. S. Ott
Riverside
Jessie Longwell
Wellman
George Dempsey
BH. McCampbell
West Liberty
M. Bernick
Stockton
D. D. Webster
Frujilind
E. FP. Day
Muscatine
R. F. Shannon
Nichols
Benj. Beach
Chas. Palders
C. A. Yesse
Moscow
J. B. Luse
George Baxter
Wm. Hughes
William Grigas
Atalissa
John Finter
Pettingill Speaks at Opening of Rock Island Lectures
H R Pettingill former Rock Island schools official and Michigan state superintendent delivered a strong address at Rock Island High School. A large audience attended as the first of a series of talks sponsored by the Rock Island teachers during spring and winter sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Pettingill
Rock Island
Michigan
Rock Island High School
Pettiill
Suspect Held For Further Investigation In Vagrancy Case
Joseph Hammond appeared before Judge Finger in Troy KM D on a vagrancy charge. He admitted lack of visible means of support. Nervous for questioning, he was held for ten days for investigation amid suspicions he may be wanted for crime elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hammond
Troy
KM. D
Moline Residents Travel to Davenport for Licenses
Marriage licenses issued in Davenport today to Carl R. Lawson and Anna M. Swanson both of Moline. Judge House officiated with bailiff D Buley serving as witness. Also recorded are unions for Thomas W. Wark of Galesburg and Igal Sarah Perkins, and Otto Stemeck of Davenport and Minna Scetzner of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Carl R. Lawson
Moline
Anna M. Swanson
Catr
Judse House
Buley
Thomas W. Wark
Galesburg
Ilt
Igal Sarah Perkins
Suane City
Otto Stemeck
Minna
Scetzner
Entertains Thirty Friends At Games
Miss Majel Lorraine hosted about thirty friends at her Davenport home on 1921 Farnam Street. The evening featured progressions with prizes for top scorers. Mayme Gordon won the ladies prize of a Haviland cup set, Dr Dons hue the gertlanens, and Charles McCormack the gentlemen’s prize. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majel Lorraine
Farnam Street
Davenport
Mayme Gordon
Donshue
Gertlanen
Migs
Alice McCormack
Charles McCormack
Petit jury excused until Monday in Sestr county
The Sestr county petit jury has been excused until next Monday at 2 o'clock. Judge House plans to go home this evening and there will be no session of the district court tomorrow in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sestr County
Indge House
District Court
Davenport
Grief Tragedy Strikes Highland Park Family
Daniel Cole of Highland Park was hit by an electric car near Ravina weeks ago. His daughter Mrs. Edward Zimmer became so overcome by grief and wept so much that she lost the use of her voice and cannot whisper. Doctors say her voice may return only after a long course of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daniel Cole
Highland Park
Ravina
Mr. Cole
Edward Zimmer
Rumors Claim Russian Cruisers Sailed and Mukden Leave
London dispatches report unconfirmed rumors of the Windivostok cruisers sailing out and Lieutenant General Stoessel counterattacking to recapture a fort from Japan. Mme Stoessel is said to be wounded at Port Arthur while tending wounded, and Russians are said to be leaving Mukden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stoessel
Mme. Stoessel
Port Arthur
Mukden
Ellery's Band to Perform in Davenport Next Month
Ellery's band plans two Davenport appearances at the Burus opera house during the winter season following a successful August stop. Francois Voiter, assistant manager, confirms Ferlo as director and notes recent additions by Signer Bu2vi to bolster the repertoire including pieces from Verdi and Bizet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery
Davenport
Burus Opera House
Milwaukee
Francois Voiter
Im Davenport
Mit
Milne
Rene
Chose Gyven Mere
Davenport Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding in Davenport
A Davenport couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mueller, mark their golden wedding anniversary. The Germania Singing Society hosted a celebration at Labrmann's Hall with gifts including a gold headed cane for Mr. Mueller and a chair for Mrs. Mueller, while Msgr. William Miller presented honors. The couple, both natives of Northhausen Germany, arrived in 1845 and settled in Davenport, where they raised four children and have six grandchildren and one great grandchild. The Martins, Richards, and Muellers are named among relatives, and community groups such as Stout Lodge and Grand Encampment figures are noted for their ties to Mr. Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrmann
Germania Singing
Fred Maglet
West Ninth
Mueller
Northhausen
Germany
Dilmontely
Amenea
Galvton
Texas
Galveston
Davenport
Fifth and
Vine Streets
Ripley Street
Fourteenth
Fifteenth
Second Street
Gaines
Brown
Til West Nth Street
Daniel Gouta
Hhe
Haustmann and Petersen
Charles Hill
West Smth Street
Richard
Government Island
Seventh
Ainsworth Streets
BE. T. Wadsworth
Farnam Street
Charles
Ferdinand
Tri-City Railway Company
Heaith
Mable
Frank Busing
Alta Ave
Daugher
Richardt Afucker
Germania Stiging Society
Stott Lodge
William Miller
Smging Society
German’ Women's Club
Singing Society
Fritz Wernentin
Falls From Ladder Injures Rock Island Worker
Charles J. Inner of 607 Minuit Street Rock Island employed as an oiler at the Roch Island power plant fell from a ladder while performing duties at about 9 this morning. He suffered a broken ankle and other bruises. an ambulance transported him home where a physician treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Inner
Minuit Street
Rock Island
Ittner
Triot City Steel Railway Company
Roch Islan
Twenty-third Street
Second Avenue
Lttner
West Davenport Man Arrested Over Conductors Court Case
Franz Mike, a West Davenport resident, created an incident on the Davenport and Suburban railroad by taking a dog into a coach and placing it on a seat. The conductor ejected the animal and the owner threatened violence, becoming abusive and profane. His trial is set for Judge Fingers' court tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Mile
West Davenport
Davenport & Suburban Railroad
Mike
Avery
Miho
Judge Fingers
Burglar Chased by Woman in Washington Home
Mrs Della Hanne of 128 F street northwest surprised a burglar in her room yesterday morning and pursued him three blocks. The thief fled through the Shack yard as she waited on the sidewalk and again chased him, but he escaped through the front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtos
D.C
Della Hanne
F Street North West
Hanna
Directors Meet of Iowa Telephone Co in Davenport
The Iowa Telephone Co. board held a regular meeting at the Citizens' National Bank in Davenport. E. B. Smith manager and E. B. Mason secretary treasurer, formerly of the city, and C. E. Yost president of Omaha attended along with local directors. Only routine matters were addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa Telephone Co
Citizens’ National Bak
Davenport
E. B. Smith
E. B. Mason
Des Moiines
C. E. Yost
Omaha
Weer
Archbishop in Wreck Delays Special Visit to Worcester
In Worcester Massachusetts on September 23 J. P Morgan hosted a special to hear the Archbishop of Canterbury and other guests. The train collided with a switching engine at Brookfield. The engine and fireman were seriously injured. Morgan and guests were badly shaken but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
J. P Morgan
Canterbury
Brookfield
Morgan
Moline Grand Jury Probes Liquor License Case
The Moline grand jury examined witnesses in the State vs The Turner society regarding selling liquor at Concordia Park without a license. A number of local witnesses were summoned this morning to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Turner Society
Concordia Park
Jury Finds Rick Committed Death by Own Action
In Davenport on September 20, 1904, the jury ruled that Asmus Ericks took a fatal dose of carbolic nerd to end his life. The verdict followed testimony from three witnesses and states the act was by his own hand. The panel included Prank V. Sauner C. W. Evans and Ghr. Eckhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmus Ericks
Davenport
V. Sauner
C. W. Evans
Ghr. Eckhardt
Coroner's Inquest on Suicide of Amus Ericks
Coroner's inquest finds death by suicide for Amus Ericks. Wife Mrs Ericks, witness, testified he left home Friday evening after supper and did not return. Neighbor Gottlieb Nabel discovered the body in a barn stall after being alerted by Hall and others. Burial set for Saturday afternoon at Palmount cemetery per notice in yesterday's Stir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amus
Ericks
Tevicks
Gottlieb Nabel
Reese Island
Neit Ders
Nabel
Erleks
Davenport
Nick
Nouty A
Hall
House & Peters
Howe A
Tite Howe
Palrmount Cemetery
Rock Island Fair Exceeds All Expectations
The Rock Island fair closed with a strong finish as the Swedish exhibitors and local participants drew large crowds. Final events featured Missie-Mandolin Clati Recitation Lathe Johnson Vocal Music and several recitations by Clara Osterman Anna Rosene Edna Anderson and Neltie Freeman. Prizes on the final night appeared highly sought after with strong showings all around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Eapretinos
Clati
Johnson
Clara Osterman
Anna Rosene
Edna Anderson
Neltie Freeman
Zdna Anderson
Puzes
Ware Abandons Appeal Effort in Malaria Stricken Prison
J W Ware ceases pursuit of appellate review and begins serving his term in the penitentiary. He has slimmed down from illness and appears frail, likely recovering from a malarial fever contracted at Cambridge. His literary work remains halted as prison rules restrict assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ware
Warr
Cambridge
Wamp
Prominent Educator Delivers Talk at Rock Island High
Mu. Petting, a noted educator from Michigan, spoke at Rock Island High School this afternoon on the subject of School Dimes. Mr Pathongill delivered an engaging talk with humorous moments that drew much laughter from students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island High School
Mu. Petting
Michigan
Rock Islend
Pathongill
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Roy Stowel
Kuropatein
Rome
Romana Tribuna
Naoyang
Yantal
Torso
Hedmuchang
Che Foo
Vladivostok
Es Gt
Rooshevelt
Comptroller OF Treasury
McArthur
Commission McFarland
Petit Jury
Burus
Fred Mueller
Germania Singers Meeting
Mr. Mueller
R. W. Abberly
Minneapolis
Christian Church
LeClaire Streets
Laqder
Charles Ittner
Rock Island Tri-City Railway
Franz Mike
Conductor
Mrs. Delle, Hanne
Washington, D. C
Board OF Directors
Iowa Telephone CO
Bark
T. PB. Morgan’s
Moline Grand Jury
Ricks
DE. Tambace
Dury
Rock Island Fair
CASS
Penestentiary
Mr. Pettingill
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