Day in history for September 12, 2006

1856 -- 150 years ago

A most daring robbery was committed at the boarding house and saloon of John Ranson on Water St. A large emigrant chest, containing $500 in gold, some silver spoons, a large quantity of English linen and other items was taken from under a bed on which Mr. Ranson, his wife and a child were asleep.

1881 -- 125 years ago

C.H. Pratt, agent of the Emma Abbott Opera Co., is here arranging a date for the company's appearance in Rock Island.

1906 -- 100 years ago

Carrie Nation, noted Kansas saloon smasher and editor of The Hatchet, was here between trains today. She was attired in a quaint costume, wearing a peculiar black bonnet and long black coat.

1931 -- 75 years ago

The Full Gospel Tabernacle, a $60,000 new edifice at 7th Ave. and 23rd St., Moline, opened last night, packed to its seating capacity of 1,500.

1956 -- 50 years ago

The Moline Board of Education voted, 6 to 1, to incorporate a swimming pool in the new senior high school now under construction near 41st St. and 23rd Ave.

1981 -- 25 years ago

Geneseo Mayor Willard Miller has proclaimed Oct. 23 as United States Day. The American flag will be displayed from homes and the downtown business district. In conjunction with this year's observance the United States Day poster contest will be held.

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