Day in history for July 23, 2005

1855 -- 150 years ago

The Graham House, a Rock Island hotel, came under new ownership and was renamed the City Hotel. According to news clippings, the new proprietor had a very fine omnibus with which to carry passengers from the boats to the hotel.

1880 -- 125 years ago

Carl Shurz, Secretary of the Interior, passed through Rock Island on his way to California. Accompanying him were his two daughters.

1905 -- 100 years ago

A horse driven at breakneck speed collided with a bicyle ridden by T. LaVelle, who was thrown over the handle bars, injuring his right arm and leg.

1930 -- 75 years ago

Frank O'Doul of the Philadelphia Phillies was leading the National League with an average of .403. Chuck Klein, a teammate, was close behind with .307.

1955 -- 50 years ago

Steve South, 12-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester South, 3313 24th St., Rock Island, won a tool board as a prize for the best built soap box entry, awarded last night at the Soap Box Derby Picnic at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.

1980 -- 25 years ago

Illini Beef Packers Inc. has agreed in principle to sell its beef slaughtering and processing plant on a 427-acre tract at Joslin to Dubuque Packing Co. for $11 million.

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