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RI man hurt in I-88 rollover Wednesday
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A Rock Island man was injured in a rollover accident Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 88. According to District 7 Illinois State Police, Bennie Hubbert Jr., 80, was driving east on I-88 near milemarker 7 at about 2 p.m. when he lost control of his 2007 Dodge Ram pickup. State police said Mr. Hubbert crossed from the right lane to the left, over-corrected, crossed back to the right lane and entered the right ditch. Mr. Hubbert over-corrected one more time, police said, crossing into the left lane and flipping the truck onto its driver side, coming to rest in the eastbound lane. Mr. Hubbert was taken to a local hospital, according to state police. No charges have been filed; the accident remains under investigation. Rock Island County deputies and the Hillsdale Fire Department assisted at the scene. 
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1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
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