Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-18
DAY IN DAVENPORT

Broom, Works Lose In Fire-Fire
breaking out in the plant OF the Dav-
export Broom works, 2049 West Fifth
street caused loss estimated at over
s1.IOO to the building and contents.
despite nearly two hours hard work
nghting by the firemen- The blaze
had its origin from an over-heated FUR
mace. The loss is covered by insur-
ance to some extent When discov-
cred by the Waterman the blaze had
eaten its way through the building and
famed by the wind was rapidly spread
ing along the wall. Turning the
alarm. the Waterman attempted TO
smother the blaze with chemical pow
der. on account of the thick heavy
smoke caused by the burning broom
corn. great difficulty was experienced
BY the fremen in reaching the seat
Of the flames. When the door to the
building was opened the men were
forced back by the cloud Of black
smoke that emerged. Three times
they attempted 10 enter the door
before being successful Even then
IL was necessary for the men TO come
forth frequently for air. After over
an hour OF such fighting. the flames
were gotten under control and 80 min
utes later the last spark had been
smothered. Seven hundred dollars OF
the attributed loss was broom corn,
while the building was damaged TO an
extent OF approximately $500. making
a total OF 81 100. some OF which is COW
cred by insurance.
Meat Dealers TO Cover stoek-Set-
Element OF the cases pending against
the four meat dealers charged with
violating the pure food laws has been
postponed until the latter part of the
week The four firms named in the
informations filed by NJ. r. Flynn,
deputy state food and dairy inspector,
have retained Attorney Isaac Peters
berger and In all probability will fight
the charges. Following the filing OF
the charges on the ground that meat
was exposed for sale in such places
that contamination from dust and dirt
was liable. several Of the meat markets |
have installed glass cases and enclose |
their meats in these Other dealers |
have enclosed their show windows so |
that they are practically large glass |
cases and keep their display meats l
there. In other markets the meat is |
covered with paper. One butcher is 1
having canvas bags made and expects 4
TO keep his meat in these Proprietors
of meat markets all over the city are
taking great interest in the new state !
law. which the four local dealers are
accused Of violating. and are showing
a disposition to carry out the recon-
mendatfon OF the state food and dairy
commissioner TO the letter.
Injured In FaIf-F. J. Grant, presi-
dent OF the German War Veterans as
ISOLATION and vice president OF the
Alliance. suffered a
broken hand In q fall on an icy walk
.+i-fhs rear of his home He had just
from injuries received in an
accident a few months
ago.
Jealousy Cause Of Arrest-Because
II the Jealousy Of a former sweetheart .
whom he is alleged to have lifted. John
<ilcoin, a Davenport auctioneer. faces
charge OF white slavery. according
o allegations made. United States
ecret service men arrived I'm the city
and KiIcoin. learning that
here was q warrant for his arrest, .
appeared before United
states Commissioner Bush with his at {
oruey. G. H Murphy. The defendant c
waived preliminary examination and '
Tas bound over to the grand jury '
Inder $1,000 bonds- Bail was furnish
d. Kilcoin Is charged with bringing
girl from Oakland, Cal. to Daven- ,
'ort for immoral purposes The over :
and trip was made last December. II ,
5 alleged that an old sweetheart OF :
tiicoin's. inSanely Jealous OF the new
placed Information IN the
ands OF government officials as a
means OF securing revenge. 1t was
tated by authorities. that since the u
rrest. the couple had been married. l
he ceremony taking place IN Rock Is a
and
Rallies and Games Abollshed-Act- j
ng upon the complaint of citizens in
he residence district Of the city In ]
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