Day in history for August 3, 2005

1855 -- 150 years ago

Between 30 and 40 citizens of Shelbyville died of the cholera within a week. Most of those who died were railroad laborers.

1880 -- 125 years ago

John Trumbull, Democratic candidate for governor, and other candidates for state offices, were registering at the Harper House.

1905 -- 100 years ago

The annual state conclave of the Knights Templar of Illinois was scheduled to be held in Rock Island Aug. 8-10.

1930 -- 75 years ago

Marjorie Mansell, 21-year-old radio singer, was arrested at Detroit for questioning concerning the murder of Gerald Buckley, crusading radio announcer. Police said she was a close friend of Pete Licavoli, ''key man'' in the case, whose auto was found in her possession.

1955 -- 50 years ago

A demand by Ald. John H. Carlson that Moline City Council should ''take the bull by the horns'' and do its own street painting job instead of waiting for the state highway department was turned down last night.

1980 -- 25 years ago

Burglars stole guns, badges and a pair of handcuffs Friday night from the homes of a Rock Island policeman and his neighbor, a Rock Island auxiliary policeman. The burglars also took several uniforms.

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