davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE = Barred Rock and Leg
horn chickens, also fine chicken house
at 1881 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-A house of five rooms, in
good condition, with good cellar, city
water, and gas; convenient to bust
ness center; for $1,250; this is good
value. Beecher Bros, 1513k Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished front
room, with every convenience. for
one or two gentlemen, at 703 TWEEN
ty-third street. Old phone 97-k.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-Or trade, four -cylinder,
ve-passenger automobile, with top
and lamps, all in good condition. In
quire 925 Twenty-second street, city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE Large efght-room brick
house, in ono of the finest locations in
the city; steam heat; lot 60x140; good
reasons for selling. Will make good
price to any one interested. Harry
H Hubbard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE--Large team load broken
boards for kindling, $2-50 per load.
Leave orders at Robbs Express Com
pany, west 900, or 515S new phone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE on dwellings and house
hold furniture a speciality. Chamber
lin & Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate secur-
ity at lowest rates Marion e. ISwee-
ney attorney, rooms 50 and 50, Mitch
ell & Lynde building, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
wANTED-MAIu HELP

WANTED-Man for soliciting and col
lecting. Address L." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-Cheap, gentlemanS "a
inch bicycle in excellent condition.
Address "B. c." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-A fine eight-room house.
facing that new boulevard aVen ue
east of Augustana college; 1t is all
modern, with lot 62kX150; will sell
for $4,000. Ii. h. Walker, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-Two splendid good houses
on Seventeenth street; one is double,
other faces avenue, on big corner lot;
will rent for $50 per month and al
ways rented; owner will sell at a
price that might look good to you.
ii. X. Walker, agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-Laborers at Sears water
power works Apply at Office, first
bridge, Sears. ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
MONEY TO LOAN.

lowest rates. Ludolph &c Reynolds,
lawyers. Best block, corner Seven
teenth street and Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALE-Three livery wagons. with
tops, in good shape; 1416 Fifth ave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE Or trade. new house on
Forty-fourth street and Sixteenth av-
ence; will trade my interest for va
cant lots or horses Address So" care
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE = Cheap 1.-The finest four
cared boat in the tri-cities. Apply
DR.. WriXon, 111S Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE = One cook stove, heater
stand, rocker, dining table, dining
chairs. chiffonier, bed, and rocker
1901 Twenty-fifth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

TO RENT-Three or four unfurnished
rooms down stairs, in residence dis
trict; good renters: best of refer
ences. Address IF. H." care Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

SWEENEY & WALKER = Attorn eys
and counselors at law. Money to loan
on real estate. Abstracts of title pre-
pared Rooms 2OO-2O3, Peoples Ma
tional bank building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE At bargain, a corner
lot, Thirty-eighth street and Fiji
teenth avenue, 50x105 feet, east front.
Address "P. M" care Argus, or call
old phone west 951-X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE-Lots in Robinson's addi-
ton in South Heights, from $500 to
1915; terms, SIS down balance in five
years; a home on easy terms. Old
phone 759-K. Z. w. Robinson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-Carpenter by the Leonard
construction company at the Velie
Carriage company warehouse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
FOR sALE-CITY PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-A modern double dwelling.
seven rooms each side; bargain If
taken soon Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

FOR SALE - A house of seven nice
rooms, with sewer and water. on
paved street; SO feet front; $4,000.
See Beecher Bros, 15I31s Second av-
enue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-A good cook at Dams res
taurant, 312 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

old clothes and shoes.
Don't sell or give them away before
you know our prices. Write or phone
81 Twentieth street, Rock Island, or
west 712-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-Glass cutters and GLACIERS,
FOR lead work; mention experience,
ana salary expected. American Art
Institute for Stained Glass, Chicago
ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-Competen girl for general
housework. Apply at once; 736 Sew
enteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-Punch and shearmen, shear
poliShers- pattern makers on glass
and wood, machinist with lathe ex-
perience; also handy man. Apply
Labor Bureau, Tri-City Manufacture
ers' Association, Moline Theater build
ing, Moline, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-06

WANTED-A ssistant and door estima :
tor; principally country lists; give
age, experience and reference Ad-
dress the Foster-Munger Company,
Chicago, ILL.,
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
Rather Refreshing, Isn't III

William J. Nagel's announcement
OF his candidacy for county auditor Is
made in such terms as must challenge
the approval of good citizens. He will
cut entirely loose from the antiquated
campaign methods that consist in fiat
tering the public. and driving home
the idea that the integrity OF the uni
verse i'm absolutely dependent upon
ones election. Mr.. Nagel Is a man
sc years Of age whose services to the
city are an open book and recon-
mendation foI efficiency. In the city
treasurer's Office and In his duties as
deputy controller he has prov
ed himself to be just the
kind of man the city
wants TO work for her. While the
campaign is going on he will be doing
his regular work for the city. He will
not go on the stump or make the
rounds. He simply says TO the voters
OF the city and county: Look me
M, and II you want me for county aud
itor. vote for me. ! think that I'm a
county like this there should be some
Democratic representation on an i'm
portant board that ~ now Republican
4 man who puts the matter so simply
and squarely as Mr. Nagcl does is n
man the county could not make an or.
ror IN selecting as a member OF the
oard--Evening News editorial Sat.
urday, Feb. b.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
MAYOR FOR COOPERATION.
Wants Committee and Aldermen Co
work Together on Traction Matter.

Mayor Breitmeyer will now en-
deavor to secure harmonious cooper.
alton between his Committee OF 80 and
the common council on certain phases
OF the street railway question. He
has communicated with Frank w.
Eddy. chairman OF thee Committee OF
90, to request that the subcommittee
on extensions and schedules arrange
meetings with the council committees
on public utilities and franchises 10
60 over the matter OF laying out ali
ideal railway system and improving
schedules for service.
The idea is that Il will he useless
for the Committee CT so to bring I'm
reports with which the aldermen will
not be In sympathy and SO the meet.
ings will be held to ascertain the feel
ing OF the city fathers with regard to
the progress so far made In these
branches by the 80" and also as 10
their ideas for future progress.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
HEARS COMPLAINTS
ON CAR SERVICE
Brooks Listens To Mayor and Com
mittee-Curtailment of Transfer
Privileges Talked of, Says He.

variety of complaints against the
street railway service were aired
Thursday morning in the meeting OF
the council committee on public util-
tiles. Mayor Breitmeyer and General
Manager +. W. Brooks, OF the ID. l..
X. were the principals in several mild
discussions over points OF service
Ala. Koenig ana Rosenthal went after
the street railway man harder.
The mayor was interested principal
ly IN the Mack-ave. line, complains
having come To him that the Mack
cars running To- the river were not
marked properly To distinguish them
from the Mack cars runRing out Mich
igan-Rve., and that people thereby got
OF the wrong car and bad 10 get of
downtown and pay another nickel Ia
get TO their destination.
Brooks maintained that the cars had
proper signs, and declared that the
only remedy would be 10 take off the
tripper cars running TO the river. Ho
frowned on the suggestion that moro
liberal allowance regarding transfers
would arrange the difficulty.
we are not philanthropists. he re
marked I'VE are in competition
with the balance of mankind.
Nowhere is the transfer privilege
abused az much as in Detroit. II
would be good business for us TO draw
in rather than to extend the use OF
transfers. The company now issues
4G million transfers annually more
than IL is compelled by law to give.
We nigh; adopt a system of punch
ing transfers 10 show the direction
in which the passenger is TO go
north. south. east or west-and this Is
being considered"
Aid. Rosenthal wanted better serv'
ice on the Clay line Aid. Keonie
wanted more liberal number u
cars on the Oakland line north ol
Forest-ave.; Mayor Breitmeyer want
ed bigger cars. Brooks had answers
for all their arguments, and the ques'
tions were finally taken under advise
rent, with the understanding that the
committee may advise some altera
tons in the schedule later.
Koenig asserted that the Oakland
cars are crowded now al all times OF
day
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
DE WOODY IS OFF TO SEE
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
VIII Lay Before Ntorney-Generai
Harsbn's Refusal to Give
Up Books.

II Is now up to the attorney general
in Washington to determine just
what line will be taken in proceeding
against Walter s. Harsha, clerk OF
the United States circuit court, to
make him give up all his books and
records as master in chancery. Spe-
cial Examiner DeWoody has gone To
Washington to lay all the facts before
the department of justice. and District
Attorney Watson will get his orders
from his highest officials.
Harsha, through Attorney Harrison
Geer. has asked for an order modify
ing the general order made by Judge
Swan, in which Harsha was ordered
TO permit all his accounts to be exam
ind. The claim is made that the order
is too general and does not specify
particularly just what records are TO
he shown The district attorney and
Dewoody claim that the order means
lust what il says-that all books are
to be opened for examination.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
DIVORCED WOMAN
RELENTS QUICKLY
Mrs. Curran Asks Court To With
draw Unsigned Decree and Will
Continue To Live With Husband.

II was with considerable satisfac-
ton that Judge Murphy, Thursday
morning granted the request of Mrs.
Mary r. W. CarTan that the divorce
granted her last Friday from her hus-
band James Curran, be withdrawn.
and the two allowed TO resume living
together.
They have kissed and made up, "
was the expression used by Attorney
Field. in presenting Mrs. Curran's pc
tition.
Mrs. Curran charged that her hus-
band drank too much. She was grant
ed decree, but the paper had not
been signed
Another pair who had trouble while
living together, and yet found II i'm
possible TO live apart are William n
Flanagan, an engineer. aged Al and
his former wife, Minnie link Flanni-
gan. aged 3s. They were divorced
Sept. IA. 1908. by Judge Donovan.
Mrs Flanagan charging her husband
with drunkenness and cruelty. Thurs
day morning they took out marriage
license to be remarked They were
first married Jan. q, 1897, and sep
arated in April, 1908
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
ONE COP DROPPED
AND THREE FINED
Commissioner Smith Hands Out Stiff
Sentences For Various Breaches
of Discipline.

One policeman was dropped from
the force, three were heavily fined.
and one was sentenced to be repri-
manded for correction of breaches of
duty in the recent trials before Po-
lice Commissioner Smith Louis w.
Hacker. found guilty of drinking while
on duty, and Of conduct unbecoming
an officer. was fined $40. George Con
lea, charged with neglect of duty, was
fined. $40 Stephen j. Snapke. charg-
ed with not properly patroling his
beat. was dropped from the force.
Frank Schloud, charged with neglect
OF duty, was fined $50, and Henry
Hodson, a mounted man. who was
found guilty OF slight assault on
Barnman John c. Shaw, was sentenc-
ed TO be reprimanded by Supt Dow
ney
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
SUMMER ICE PRICES
ARE ADVANCED SHARPLY
short Crop Responsible for Boost, Deal
ers Deciare-Some Of the
Increases.

Ice prices for the coming summer,
which have just been announced by
most OF the dealers. are far In ad-
vance of last years. owing TO the poor
ice crop last winter. The average
householder, who buys ice by the
piece. Is the principal sufferer from
the advance. For four pieces a week.
which cost S1.25 per month last year.
the new price is 81. For seven pieces
a week, the price is 1915 as against
81 last year, and for IA pieces week.
$3.50. an advance Of 81 over last sea
sons price.
Large users of ice will feel the ad-
vance. too. the increase amounting to
about 81 a ton. For 1000 pounds or
over the price will be II l-2 cents per
hundred; for $1.400 or over. 20 cents
per hundred. for 500 or over. 20 cents
and for less than 500 pounds, 30 cents
per hundred
The dealers are unanimous in say
ing that the failure OF the ice crop
is alone responsible for the advance.
Had the crop been normal there would
have been no advance, they declare.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
EIGHT SEAMEN KILLED.
Tbrce-Ma-ted Schooner jules Henry
from Philadelphia Blows Up

MARSEILLES. April 1.-The three
masted schooner julie Henry, from
Philadelphia, was blown 10 kindling
wood today by the explosion Of her
cargo of 500 tons Of petroleum.
Eight Of the crew were killed outright
and seven MORALLY ard three danger
ously wounded.
Later II was learned that the explo-
sion followed the entry into the tank
hold of the vessel, OF representative
Of the Veritas Agency, and a second
officer. who were inspecting the YES
sci. Twenty men of the crew were at
work at the time. They were all
blown high into the air, and many Of
them mangled.
Among the fatally injured are the
the two inspectors. The deck Of the
bark was lifted off, and the forward
part OF the ship wrenched asunder.
Fire completed the wreck. Neighbor-
ing ships attempted TO render aid bur
the Jules Henri burned so fiercely
that they could not come close enough
to be Of assistance.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
WHEELS OF JUSTICE ARE
TURNED BACK FOR "COKEY'
Alleged Thief sent Up for Trial hut IL
Ordered Back to Police Court
for Hearing.

The wheels OF justice turned back
ward for William, alias "Cokey" Co..
Inns. in Judge Connolly's court. Thurs
day morning after one OF the oldest
sc ssions in the history of the record.
er's court.
Collins had waived his police court
examination on the charge of stealing
a 700pound engine from Henry Fraz.
Ter The story of how "Cokey" backed
truck up TO the shed where the en-
CINE was stored, and obtained the
help OF crowd of neighbors to load
his plumber on the truck, has been
told before. Attorney Robert Dalton $
effort to have "Cokey" declared in
competent, and unfit for trial. failed,
Thursday morning. when Drs. Harri-
son d. jerks, Lawrence Pike and
Alexander Blain. reported that they
found "Cokey' in excellent mental
condition, not even suffering from
nerve" trouble. as might have been
expected after his adventure.
Then Attorney Dalton sprang the
new idea which caused long debal
in which Prosecutor Van Zile. Judge
Connolly and Dalton participated, but
bich finally resulted In Collins be-
Ing sent back TO the police court for
trial, without prejudice.
The complaint charged grand lar.
ceny. as the value of the engine was
placed at S115. Attorney Dalton de-
clared that he had expert testimony
that the engine was worth only the
price of junk. at one-fourth of cent
pound, which would bring the value
TO about $3.50. He petitioned that the
bail of $500. in two sureties, ought to
be lessened.
Judge Connolly then suggested tina.
II the property was only worth
the case ought never TO have been
brought TO the recorders court, but
should have been decided as simple
larceny case in police court.
There was long discussion. at the
end OF which, Prosecutor Van Zile ex-
pressed his Willingness to have the
So 90 back to police court, where tho
value of the engine might be thresheG
ont in a hearing.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
| 5 IN A|RSH'"'
MERCY OF \
of
FOR IS HOG:
Count Zeppenlin and - -
Friends Who Were Bell q
Land Safely in Dingolf,
Ships Motor Brok
bus
Count Drops Note To Soss
Pursuit in Autos To Follo'e II 4
Disabled Craft. 49,.

DlNGOLFING. April 1.-Afte,
stormy voyage of 10 hours. the Eel ~
lin airship landed here shortly afr
o'clock this afternoon. The helt
lesSness OF the big air craft was due
20 a breakdown of the rear motor. The
forward motor had not sufficient pow
er to drive the ship against the gale.
During the pursuit OF the airship by
soldiers in automobiles, Count Zeppe-
lin dropped the following note to the
soldiers:
Beloved comrades: Many
thanks. please continue to follow
me until the wind dies down.
The gravest fears were entertained
for the safety of the count and
the IA others who were his
guests aboard his new airship, In
which the party attempted TO mako
flight from Friedrichshafen to
Munich. The ascent was made at sun
rise.
Owing to a fierce gale that sprung
up SHORTLY after the flight was begun.
the idea OF landing at Munich was
abandoned. the wind driving the air
ship out of the contemplated course.
Dt SHfD WHCh ioot W w" ""~s'
drifting before the wind in an appar'
emily unmanageable condition
The ship reached the environs OF
Munich, but owing to the strong wind,
the count did not attempt descent.
He then started to return to Freid-
richshafen, II miles distant, but could
make no Roadway against the wind.
Hoping to escape the squall, the air.
ship was pointed upward, but no re-
lief could be found in the upper
stratum.
The authorities at Munich saw the
peril of the count. and soldiers were
mt following the course OF the ship
as best they could in automobiles.
Several squadrons OF cavalry were
also in pursuit Maj. Sporting, several
officers OF the regular corps and y
crew of soldiers from the balloon bat
talon of the army were with Count
| " ppelin. ~
Zeppelin had intended making a
| landing here in the presence OF the
Prince Regent. and the Munich garri-
| son.
Zeppelin's latest airship was but re-
Gently constructed at cost or more
than 800 900. Only this week he at
tanned height of more than o,ooo
feet, breaking the record for craft Oh
this sort.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
WOMAN IS SUFFOCATED.
Mrs Harriet Young. OF Syracuse, Is
Killed when lamp Expiodcs.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. April l.
Mrs. Harriet +. Young, rs years old,
who came here from Syracuse. n. Y,
several years ago. was suffocated In
her home here today. A lamp ex-
ploded. setting fire TO the house, and
before the aged woman could sum.
mon aid she was overcome by the
smoke. The damage to the house was
slight. The womau's relatives in
Syracuse have been notified OF her
death
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
SAND BAGGED AND ROBBED
OF $50 AND GOLD WATCH
T.. q. Tout Is Victim OF Lone Highway
man nf Grand River aud
StsnIey-aves.

A lone highwayman, who welded a
sand bag" with deadly effect. robbed
~ G.. Tout. of No. PIP Linwood-ave..
. $50 gold watch. shortly after mid
night, Wednesday.
Tout, who is a timekeeper, was
walking at Grand River and Stanley.
ave. when the footpad stepped up be-
hind him and struck him hard blow
on the back OF the head. knocking him
down Tout retained consciousness
but was dazed and helpless as the
footpad searched his pockets.
He could give but meager descrip'
ton OF the hold-up man when he re-
ported 10 me detective bureau. Thurs
day morning.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
BREATHE
MANY THREATS
Missives Received BY Man Marked
As Black Hand Victim Produced
at Trial of Suspect

The Black Hand letters received b.
Frank Barone, which will be intro
duced in evidence in the trial of Sam
Lafate. now In progress before Judge
Phelan and a jury. were made public
for the first time by the prosecutions
Thursday morning They indicate
plainly that there was an organized
gang at work In Detroit last fail. In
one OF them the writer's speak Of hay
ing other matters more serious In
other parts" 10 attend TO.
The first letter received by Baron.
has been translated as follows:
Dear Friend
We notify yor that we need
$500, and you are advised 10 bring
same to the meeting place under
the Larned-st bridge al the hour
OF $50. If you 10 not do this
you will suffer. Come alone. for
YOU will be watched. When You
are I'm the middle OF the bridge
draw out white handkerchief
aid wave same. person VIII
present himself and You are to
give him the money Also give
no notice 10 the police. or you
will hurry your death.
Come TO the place appointed
and be a man for your ownsake
Otherwise It will be the worse or
you and If this is not enough.
there are certain powders that
make things hy In the air. We
pray YOU to keep this secret and
say little and don't blab us others
have done. But they. after suf-
fering much. brought the money
We understand one another then.
In all OF the letters Barone is urged
10 "be a man." In the second letter
is found bit OF Black Hand philoso
ply. II runs:
We have a right to live In the
world. and wish 70 tell you this
in nice way. However. If you
think that you can have your own
way you will see what will hap
pen. We repeat-be a man and
enough said.
Do not think VIC are writing 10
while away the time. and do not
think you will lie able to sleep
TRANQUILITY. for on the other hand
this matter is going TO terminate
badly for you. You will do what
we say, willy -nilly: otherwise we
shall maltreat yor as We see fit
and also anyone who interferes.
We salute YOU at distance and
We shall have TO salute you soon
at close quarters. Be man.
I.afata is charged specifically wit
robbing Barone OF s25 by means o
these threats. BarOne parted Will
the money after vainly moving from
street to street in an EFFORT to los
the Black Hand garg Lafata. II Is
alleged. even followed the family t.
Grand Rapids and was here recap
tured after he had escaped from the
central police station on ruse
whereby he was mistaken for another
prisoner.
Assistant Prosecutor Jasnowski an,
Fitzpatrick Will present the peoples
case. Lafata Is defended by Attorne,
Anthony Maiulle.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-01
ANOTHER POWDER-LADEN
STICK OF WOOD FOUND
ucmc-N.de Bomb Outrages On Roose-
yeIt-ave. Contipue-Arrest Prob
able During Day.

In spite OF the precautions taken by
the police of Vinewood station. In
guarding the district where three
homemade bombs were discovered,
Tuesday. another powder-laden stick
of wood was found on Roosevelt-ave.
doorstep. Thursday morning.
Capt. Emory Noble. OF Vinewood
station. declined to give the address,
as the police intend to quietly fnves-
tigate the case. and are trying to sup
press some OF the details OF the out
RACES. 1t is probable that an arrest
will be made before nightfall. as Capt.
Noble stated that he expected some
important developments within the
next few hours.
Detectives Horrigan and Schlunt
have been hard at work on the case
since the discovery of the bombs.