Plans and proofs of Lincoln assassination described
An 1878 reminiscence recounts Captain William G. Morris detailing how John Wilkes Booth used a spyhole to shoot Lincoln at Ford's Theatre and escape. The account argues the murder was premeditated, cites Booth's route, Spangler's involvement, and a chaos-filled scene with Miss Laura Keene and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
William G. Morris
Chicago
Moline
Moline Dispatch
Moline Review
Lincoln
J. Wilkes Booth
Gen. Grant
Ford
Hoath
Washington
United States
Bleamer Mercury
Pennsylvania Avenue
Peterson
H B. Phillips
Booth
Spangler
Kent
Laura Keene
Mr. Ford
Theentleman
Gobright
Associated Press
Spear
Urgent call to spread gospel urged by Dr Preston
The sermon at Westminster Presbyterian Church urged quick response to the divine call to aid world missions. Dr. A C Preston emphasized motives of egotism altruism and the highest motive to do God's will. He cited World War era aid and urged Christians to support missions with money and men. Oelwein court shows four year financial results with over $100,000 in fines returned to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Preston
Westminster Presbyterian Church
I Samuel
Lfe
Old World
America
United States
God
Samuel
Dr. Preston
Oelwein
Superior Court of
Radio and Broadcast Schedule for Davenport Concerts
Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport lists a Tuesday program with weather, time signals, and educational talk. GE broadcasting Schenectady presents a musical lineup including Fox trots and waltzes with ensembles and individual readers scheduled across 370 and 400 meter bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Davenport
Kot
G. Statker
Bes
tri-City
Two Story Garage Planned at Fifth and Jefferson
A two story garage 60 by 140 feet will be erected at Fifth and Jefferson streets. The site, vacant after the old Congregational church was razed and used as a laundry, signals a fine local improvement forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and
Jefferson _ Will
Jefferson Streets
Petition for gasoline tanks consent by property owner
Frank Marquis, a realtor, files a petition to authorize the installation of gasoline tanks. The document cites Charles Mackay, city clerk, and notes a property owner consenting to the installation while the council is assured of compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mackay
Frank Marquis
World’s tallest irrigation dam planned at Nasig India
A monumental dam near Nasig India called Vihundardam will be completed soon. It will rise 270 feet high and hold water to an unprecedented depth, making it the deepest dam in the world and suitable for garage and business use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vihundardam
Nasig
India
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William Morris
Rathburn
Mr. Kright
Major Rathburn
F.nyn
Bennie Krueger
Hearst
Brunswick
Phelps
Jefferson St
Mason City
Iowa
E. W. Clark
RADIO
WGY
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Aastern Jstandard Hime
Squires
Vandersloot
Walla
Schmidt
Wateman
Dra
John Wirtenberger
Fox
MacIntosh
lOrchestra
Turks
Pat O' Mine
Dixon
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Yox
Mary Dear
de Costay
Wirtenberger
Martha
Landers
Valentine
Wells
Mrs. Wirtenberger
Baron
Lonesome Lips
Sherwood
Carn Products Refining Co
East Klingis Street
Chicago, Ill
Corn Products Refining Co
Dept. A
Argo
Hlinois
Aero
Saturday Evening Post
Waterloo
Phone 147
Sibert
Azag
Mina Taylor
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
TV Wasto
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Middle Western
Michigan Ave
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