davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
NEARLY RUN OVER
BY TRAIN; CLAIMS
GUARD "ASLEEP"

because he narrowly escaped be
ing run over yesterday evening
Whlle crossing the railroad tracks
at Fifteenth street, Moline, John d.
Cady, well known Pillow City resi-
dent, warns all people to look out
LOT themselves while negotiating
mat crossing, stating that the Wig
lance of the guaEd there is greatly
TO be questioned.
About 6:1S last evening Mr.. Cady
states that he was crossing the
tracks when suddenly someone
yelled and by a quick move he was
able to escape death under the
wheels of a moving car in the tow
OF a locomotive that was two blocks
away. The yell is thought to have
come from man on the top of the
moving car, for no guard was in
sight and the one who gave the
warning answered, oh, he's asleep
again" when asked why there was
no crossing guard.
His ire highly aroused by that
time, Mr.. Cady proceeded to the
little guard house. to the west Of
the crossing and found within the
guard contentedly sitting. When
asked why he was not out protect
ing the lives of the citizens of Mo-
line, he replied: I'm not on duty
until $50. A policeman is suppos-
ed to be here"
You know he is not here" was
Mr.. Cady's comeback. Yet you
would sit there and see us killed
and not raise a warning hand"
Mayor Carlson was found a few
blocks from the scene of the near
tragedy and was fully informed of
the incident. According to Mr.
Cady, Ben Butterworth some years
ago had a similar experience and
went to Rock Island, where he ask
ed the railroad officials whether
they kept the guards on the cross
ings to warn the living or to pick
up the dead. This question only
made the officials laugh, it is said,
and no action was taken.
Mr.. Cady says he is off the Fiji
teenth street crossing in the future
and intends to use one where he
can see for himself in both direc-
tons before crossing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
Police News

Elmer Schurr OF Davenport, en-
ployed at the Silvis shops, was ar
rested this morning by Moline po-
lice on a charge OF stealing a ring,
pocketbook and a small sum OF
money from l. NJ. Stanley of Rock
Island.
The ring is valued at SO, but the
owner places a sentimental value
on the article, claiming that 1t was
made of gold mined by his deceased
brother Schurr, he says, stole the
ring from his locker and sold 1t
for 25 cents.
Wilbert Sargent, 81 years old. SIS
Seventeenth street, roller skated
with a Davenport girl In Rock Is
land several months ago and spent
last night in Moline city jail. The
emily relation between the skating
party and the night in jail is that
if Wilbert hadn't skated he
wouldn't have obtained the girls
wrist watch and fountain pen And
it was because he hadn't returned
the watch and pen which the young
lady put in his possession at that
time that young Sergeant was ar
rested on a charge OF larceny.
She got both this morning and the
charge against Sergeant was dis
missed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
VIOLATE HEALTH
LAWS;ARRESTED
Restaurants Owners Said To Have
Unsanitary Premises-TyphOid
Cases Now Number 13S.

Two Moline restaurant owners
were arrested today for violation OF
the city health ordinances. Infor-
nation furnished by Commissioner
A. c. StOuffer and private citizens
caused the arrests. George Chack-
amos, 1905 Third avenue, and The
od0r Romanos of the New Home
restaurant were the two taken by
the police. They are said to have
insisted on throwing garbage on
the streets and alleys.
Three more cases of typhoid have
been reported in the last "A hours,
bringing the total number to 13S.
Red Cross nurses from Chicago
have arrived in the city and are
helping in the work of caring for
patients at the Moline city hospl-
tai.
No further reports from the city
chemist have been received by Com
missioner Stouffer. Proposed
changes in health ordinances ap-
pear to have fallen by the wayside.
Numerous citizens appear to have
taken seriously the suggestion that
private citizens insist on health
ordinances being enforced and all
possible measures be taken to safe
guard the health of the people.
Commissioner Stouffer's telephone
and other city hall phones were
ringing nearly continuously yester-
day afternoon and this morning.
The majority of calls were from
citizens with minor complaints,
with suggestions and with ques-
tiOnS.
Commissioner Stouffer declared
that he had personally investigated
a number of complaints and issued
warnings. The two arrests were
made on orders from the health
commissioner. The investigation of
individual cases Of typhoid fever
has practically been completed to
date. The state engineers are eX-
pected to return Monday or Tues
day. Both hospitals state that all
patients received are being taken
care of. No further action to equip
a special typhoid hospital has been
taken. Such an institution will be
established should the situation de-
mand. stated Mayor Carlson this
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
BATHING BEACH
OPENING TODAY
Splendid Recreation Spot On Forty
eighth Street in Use for
First Time.

Through the efforts Of the war
camp community service, the bath
ing beach at Forty-eighth street is
being rapidly put into shape for
efficient use. a house of 30 rooms
has been completed and was today
opened to the girls Of the Pat
riotic league A matron is in charge
of the house and grounds sur
rounding, which may DO used for
picnic purposes. A guard Is on
duty constantly to provide for any
contingencies, while woman
swimming teacher is on hand 10
give instruction TO those desiring It.
A barge anchored in the river has
a diving platform for the more ex-
pert swimmers, while the beach is
roped off and made safe for the less
skillful
The beach will be used exclu-
sively by the girls from TO
o'clock in the afternoon each day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
REYNOLDS

Mrs Frauz ~aearlzl--A and her SIS
ter. Mis- naomi \e-.rn- lett here
More ID a pleasant f-.a. f'u iTH To-
the Wa-Ar-Aa LAX, district Of " IS
c9Esin-
Privares Edwin Swanson Alfred
jump. Milton EeEtl- aaI HERMAN
Andersen We're uHHu from camp
Grant sunday tF visit.
Miss Nellie AI"gIu pc Ie= N9us s
IS guest oL her sister Miss AIayeI
Ai-orn at the Reynolds bank
lawrence ana Alma Seh5ueter spent
Friday with MIS- Charles Morse
Mr. ana Mrs. Eths StgrU"HL OF
Avon wer. la an automobile a''ilrnt
July ! a. Their machine was g14-H 7
n a deep -uJ and overturned L-t-f
injuries We're not serious
Mr. ana Mrs g.. T.. Trent OF Rock
Island are visiting at FRANK DdAi
myers home.
Rev. r j. NaH1ervooTr of Moline
was in Reynolds WelDt=4aE-
Miss Pear. Wait and beg EcFf. e1F-
Byre+t Wa. arrived saturday morn
ing from Iearne Sask.. where they
Wait and : T. Wait and famllF-
Earl Martin al A.edO was IN the
village saturday
Miss Miriam NrCmber has taken
the position oft third grade TezE-aer
n the public schools af Cambridge
Mrs Howard Adams OF Moline and
Nj and Mrs N. a. tHWlNE 90
Havre, Mont. were guests last week
al Frank Curtis home.
Professor Le Roy Is. Campbell of
Warren, Pa. was d guest Wednesday
a =. H WAYNE H'ile- EFn. lessor
Campbell wa ar r#- head "t the
party u tourists with whom 4iTs
Wayne and N--s Mary Wayne visited
c y. Ntxdorr and family visited
mere TUESDAY, night and WI r.T H- 3+N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
EAST MOLINE

The Eagles Of East Moline
viii present service fiag
70 the city this evening at 80
"clock. Mayor q. F. Johnson and
Tloyd Thompson viii be the speak
srs Earl O Bookman Will make
the presentation speech.
Plymouth circle met in the
church Thursday with Mesdames
Garman anu Garrett as hOstesses.
MAYOR G. f. Johnson VIII leave
for camp Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Berger are
parents Of u boy
Miss Theodore Aldricn is visiting
1t the DR.. +. D. Taylor home on
The Deere farm.
The surgical dressings class was
we'll attended Friday afternoon.
The ladies are making tam pOns,
and workers are needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
TWO OVERCOME BY
HEAT AT FACTORY

Two men employed in the Deere
& Co. shops were overcome by the
heat yesterday afternoon and bOtn
were taken to 1Rline city hospital.
Their condition is not serious.
Henry GrOth OF Rock Island was
permitted to go to his home this
morning. Frederick Babe is still
confined 10 the hospital Although
yesterdays excessive heat caused
general discomfort no other cases
Of serious illness due to the high
temperature have been reported by
physicians or hospitals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
EAST MOLINE is
MAYORLESSCITY
Wilcox Faction Stays Away From
Special Council Meeting-NO
One Named to Fill Chair.
\ city without a mayor!

n city without mayor
From all indications that is the
predicament that East Moline viii
be in for the next II days. Cap
tain G. f. Johnson, medical reserve
corps United States army and pres
ent chief executive of the COM
munity, leave stomorrow to report
for duty at Fort Riley, Kan. In
order that his chair might be filled
until the expiration OF his term
next spring he called special
meeting of the council last night
at which time it was planned TO
appoint one OF the aldermen to &C.
il his place.
When roll was called at the time
set for the meeting last evening
only the mayor and Aldermen
Smith, Carlson and D'Arras re-
sponded. Alderman W. II. WILCOX
and his four followers failed to
put in an appearance. Not enough
for a quorum" sighed the chief
executive, Move we adjourn until
the next regular meeting" The
motion was seconded and carried
The fragment of the city council
and reporters stood around and
gossiped.
Cant see why five are afraid to
face three" remarked Captain
Johnson.
They were all notified that the
special meeting was called" said
the city clerk.
Well l leave Sunday" the cap
tain stated, Guess East Moline
will have to get along without
mayor until the regular meeting
on August 5. 1 didn't intend to
resign, but 1 thought I'd give 'em
a chance to name someone to act
in my place while l am away"
1nasmuch as none of the anti
administration faction could be
seen in the vicinity of the city hall
no reason for the absence of the
apparently frightened five" could
be asceTtained.
With the departure of Captain
Johnson, it is anticipated that the
city Will lose all except one mem
Der of its police farce. Ray Bess-
men is the only member who has
been confirmed by the council.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
SILVIS

Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt Rosenberger
are the parents of a boy, their first
child, born at the Moline city hos
pitaI.
Mrs. Rife visited in Rock Island
last week
Miss Edna Elliott was taken to
st. AnthOny's hospital at Rock Island
Friday morning suffering with a Sc
we're attack of appendicitis
Mrs. Louis Elliott has recovered
from a recent illness.
Mrs A. Loder visited with friends
in Rock Island Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Hough has returned
home from a visit with relatives at
st. Louis.
Wednesday afternoon the mem
bers and friends of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Baptist church were
entertained at the home of Mrs. c.
Hipskind OF First avenue After the
devotional exercises and routine bus
mess and s9Mc hours spent in needle
work and general sociability, a. nice
luncheon was served by the hostess
Mrs. Clarence Hipskind has as a
guest her mother of Cleveland, Ohio
Samuel West and family departed
and Chicago TO visit for several
days
Mrs Hardy has as guests the Miss
eS Crowley and Flynn of Iowa city
Mrs. Whitmarsh Of Carbon Cliff
visited friends here Tuesday.
The regular semi monthly meet
ing OF the Ladies' Aid society OF the
SilVis Memorial Methodist church
was held at the church Thursday aft
ernoon. After the regular business
meeting. which was preceded by
scripture reading sid prayer. the in
terveuing hours pSVsed quickly II
Red Cross work and conversation.
Mrs. Decker has moved TO FRS
avenue.
Mrs. Cowles will depart next weel
for a weeks visit with relatives a
| St Louis and Alpha
Mrs. Tubbs has a guest her sister
Mrs Fry Of Freeport.
Mrs. Murray and family have NOV
ed into Mrs. Fry's residence on Sixth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
WEEKLY PROVISION
AND GRAIN REVIEW

Chicago, July 27.-Crop damage
fears resulting from alternating
signs OF trOsts and of hot winds
have more than offset in the corn
market this week the bearish eff
fects of cheering war news. Com
pared with a week ago, corn this
morning was IL to 1c net higher.
Oats were sc off to lac up and
provisions varying from 35c de-
cline to 25c advance.
Radical changes of sentiment in
the corn trade followed each other
with almost hewildeTing frequency.
At theoutset, field conditions We're
reported as nearly ideal. and the
fact that arrivals were far above
the average led to pronounced
weakness. but then came advices of
frost in Canada and Montana with
predictions that the cold wave
would spread. Under such condi-
tiCus, tentative peace terms said 10
have been suggested by Germany
caused only a transient setback,
but the inspiring military news
from France on Thursday and Fri
day put the bulls once more TO
route until talk Of hot winds in the
southwest gave the market again
an upward whirl.
Action in the oats market dis
played noticeable irregU .arity ow-
ing largely to eastern purchasing
interests CHANGING from an old to
Il new crop basis
Provisions We're governed wholly
by changes in theyalue Of corn and
hos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
WATER PUREBUT
SYSTEMNOCOOD
No States Federal Inspector in Re-
port Made on East Moline Wat.
or and Sewer Troubles.


last Moline may be satisfied
that its water ss,,r,.r,- e. -
,;-+-.r..-.-- ''' A0'
pa l'oSe7. out II ought not
~ "e sfJ4s'-ed with the way water
and sewer pumping stations have
been run and poseihlv ara .e,;n
,-,,-,,-+r,., ,,.a-5;...
e'' 1ii'S 90 fepoI-
matte ny Harry - itamnon, sani-
jaTy engineer of the United States
public health service, VINO recent
~ investigated the East Moline
situations at the LGquesL OF the
federal government.
He states in the report that in
Dee, 1916. tests Of water showed
high degree of purity and that
there are no indications at pres
ent which show that the water is
not as satisfactory as at that time.
He says, however. that at any time
there are possibilities o. its be
coming polluted by sub surface
solutions and monthly analyses
are recommended.
That the pumping station has
not been efficiently rim in the mast
the engineer saws is pIainIv evf-
dent by conditions an that pIare
Lack OF water complained OF at
certain times is caused by nothing
less than incorporation Of the
pumps. he says. Al one time he
claims the police -rep0rted the man
at the station fast aeIaaD Ven H.
shouId have been o~~-9fiag the
pumps. The need or trained
man is Dofrtad ont and a y-a+,,I,-
mans tfne-rIccIl i advoratad ca
that he NAV nuucb in eyarv half
hour a n1Iiraran eho-,I5 areo
call every hour saw tho ererf,eo,-
i'm order m SEQ .H..- Iii COOS u-olI
and q coDpetent machiuist TOO Is
uprassary in order IN icon tLa
uumps i'm ranair
E,1n0Iaf conditions o.f ,fo e,r,.o,.,
are grearI,- daTInra5 L,. m. 49,.
naer Who declare thsF rom Sin
indications tI,a s-t.-o,s - ,,ot 90
-,-a-,tC,I r,r1-,--T,. ,,lr,1,, ia IN
Iazart is1lo,.-- s.,,,,-sllo - -
-hrorgh foir+s ana ms q bea,lia,
burden on tI1a sewer nr7r,n which
is relied nm 10 rarr,- = ~ II, ~
murE as fha IaveIness of The Land
docs nor nrnvf,fa sewers Drained
Inv Gravity He saws 4ba, mo sezy-
or system is more comnIotn fban
in nosr rffias 0f similar s5za hTt
he advocates rha ernn10vana1t nj \
ror,Datart man fo looL- a+ta~. tba
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
HORSES CREMATED
WHEN LARGE BARN
BURNS TO GROUND

Three horses belonging to Outaf
SuilIbeeu persisted last night IN u
fire which completely destroyed d
barn in the rear Of S43 Twenty first
avenue. The owner watched his
barn burn after being awakened
about 11-30 by the cracking OF the
flames. BY that time it was too
late 10 enter The doomed structure.
Abarn adjoining was also damaged
BY the flames. Cause of the COuta-
grafton IS not known.
Two other fires occurred in Mo-
line last night. As result Of one
Ct them. a residence at AIS Third
avenue. occupied by Frank chad
wick and owned by Hugo Wah.6ren,
will have 10 be resLlHEled. The
damage was confined TO the root
Tie department was called 10 1916
Seventeenth street at 4.25 this
morning. Sparks from fire last
evening had set ire TO a barn. Ing
damage Is small.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
HUN CHIEF GIVES
PEOPLE WARNING
FOR AFTER WAR

Amsterdam. July 27.-Iu an ar
ticIe quoted by the Berlin Socialist
newspaper Norwaerts, DR.. George
MichaeIis. former German imperial
chancellor. warns the German ma
ton that there viii be a time Of
dearth after the war because OF
lack Of shipping.
Let us not indulge in the idea
that all distress VIII come 10 an
end and happiness begin if our en-
emies indemnify US for our billions
Of war debt" he added. Every
thing depends upon how We face the
period Of distress. The billions Of
the war Of 1870 did Us great harm. 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
POLICE MATRON rs
HURT IN COLLISION

Mrs Rose Salisbury, Moline po-
lice matrCn, was slightly injured
yesteday afternoon when her auto
mobile collided with a heavy VeIie
army truck at Sixth avenue and
Fourteenth street, Moline.
Quick action on part Of Harry
CoyIe, driver of the truck, and Mrs.
Salisbury probably prevented more
serious injuries. The truck veered
west and almost struck a building
en- the west side of Fourteenth
street. Mrs. Salisbury's car was
but slightly damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
SHOWERS ARE FORECAST.

Washington, July 27.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday. issued by the weather bu-
reau today are:
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys: Showers Sunday
night or Monday and again about
Thursday. Nearly normal temper
ature over northern and somewhat
above normal over southern por-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
FAMILY OF FORMER
GEAR SAFE, REPORT

London, July 27.-The family of
Nicholas BomanOff, the former
Russian emperor is safe in a ST.
berian monastery at AbaIak, ac-
cording to a central news dispatch
from Amsterdam. This town is
on the Irish river and is a noted
place of. pilgrimage.
This report seems to dispose of
the rumOr that Grand Duke Alexis,
the former emperor's son, had died
of exposure following the execu-
ton OF his father.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
NAME COMMITTEE
FOR CHURCH WORK

Organization of the committed
which is to govern the Tri church,
as the combination Of the East Mo-
line, Silvis and Baptist churches
are known, was perfected at a meet
ing of the committee Thursday
evening. The committee is compos-
ed of three representatives of each
congregation. Officers were named
as follows:
Chairman-Joseph Geisler.
Secretary-H. L. Donagan.
Treasurer-W F. Potter.
All funds of the three churches
are to be turned over to this body,
and it will administer the finances
of the combined churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
BRITISH CRUISER
SUNK; 10 MEN LOST

London, July 27.-The British
aTmored cruiser MarmOra was tor
pedoed and sunk by a German sub
marine on Tuesday, according to
an announcement made by the
British admiralty today.
Ten members of the crew are
missing, and it is presumed they
were killed.
The admiralty also announces
that British torpedo boat de
stroyer ran ashore Wednesday and
later sank. Thirteen of the crew
are missing, and it is presumed
they were drowned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
AUSTRO WAR BILL
JUST PASSES BY
SMALL MAJORITY

Amsterdam, July 27.-The lower
house OF the Austrian parliament
has passed the provisional budget
for the ensuing six months by i
vote Of 215 to 1856, as well as au-
thorizing a war credit of six bill
lion Ironen. The majority was
composed of Christian socialists,
German nationals, German radi-
Gals, Rumanians, members of the
Polish section and some Italians.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27

I. s. Wynes Of Moline was elect
ed secretary and treasurer of the
Illinois Retail Shoe Dealers assO-
citation, which was in session in
Peoria this week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-27
EACH ARE FINED.

Arrest Of H R. anderson, who
conducts a pool room at HOS Fiji
teenth avenue, East Moline, and
Frank SHED and Charles May, in
mates, last night was followed to-
day by each being fined SO in po-
lice court on charges of disorderly
conduct. The place was closed by
Mayor G.. F. johnson.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-31
Bulletin.

Washington, May %. - General
Crowder's new "work- or-fght" regula-
tions may require professional base
bah players either to engage In some
useful occupation or to join the army.
Baseball players, as well as Jockeys,
professional golfers and other profess
sIonal sportsmen, General Crowder
said today, will be affected by the reg
Nations if strictly enforced. General
Crowder said he did not desire to make
specific rulings at this time and would
make rulings only when cases came to
him from local boards after July l.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-31

try to copy lot of people you see.
And I'll tell you a secret. l believe
that half the creatures WHO ride in au-
tomobiles are more worried about hurt
ing them than they are happy over rid
ing in them. They're always SO afraid
they won't be able to buy the next
tire.
"Wish for good health, bugs, the
strength to hop, but don't wish for au-
tomobiles. They're not everything in
the world. No, indeed! Suppose the
sun decided never to shine again.
That would be a Sorrow" And Harvey
agreed that Teddy was right.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-31
Mans Component Parts.

Man is the most complex machinism
in the cosmos. There enter into his
constitution eighteen or more simple
bodies, namely hydrogen, oxygen, nitro
gen, carbon, sulphur, fluorin, chlorin,
bromine, iodine, phosphorus, arsenic,
silicon, sodium. calcium, magnesium,
iron and manganese, aluminium and
boron and vanadium.