Day in history for November 14, 2002

1852 -- 150 years ago

William Frizzell was elected mayor of Rock Island today by a majority of 20 votes over Holmes Hakes. The votes of only two wards were counted. Ballots in the First Ward were thrown out because of irregularities.

1877 -- 125 years ago

Among the arrivals at the Harper House is a party of evangelists, including Elder W.G. Hawkins of Geneseo.

1902 -- 100 years ago

R.R. Cable and family left today for the Pacific coast, where they will spend the winter.

1927 -- 75 years ago

John Witt, Civil War veteran who was with Sherman on his march to the sea, died at 88.

1952 -- 50 years ago

There may be many Rock Island bicyclists who will be without their cycles for 30 days if they continue to disobey city ordinances concerning night bicycle riding. Acting Police Chief Lawrence O. Jones said his department has received numerous complaints from motorists that cyclists are failing to have proper lights on their cycles at night.

1977 -- 25 years ago

Forty-four worried Moline parents are waging a battle against violent prime-time television programs this month. Armed with pens and evaluation forms, they will monitor all TV shows between 6:30 and 10 p.m. and mark down every act of violence they spot in the programs or their commercials. The parents are part of a nationwide army of PTA members taking part in the project.

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