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Newspaper

Davenport Daily Republican

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1898

Page

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Welcome in Macon as Confederate veterans greet President

In Macon Georgia four hundred Confederate veterans led by Commander Wiley welcome President McKinley with a gold lettered parchment and badge. Dr Roland Hall and other veterans present tributes praising his recent comments on Confederate dead and national unity. The president reviews the crowd, pieces of Confederate symbolism appear, and the procession continues toward Augusta for the next stop.

Macon. Ga Dee Mi Tinley Yarty Matcon Macon Jefferson Travixs Coinuulee Bibb County Col. Wiley Myr Tibb County Union Army South Spain Roland B. Hail Confederate Veterans Association Hall Tadge Speer Macor Wheelers Egan Tbr Georgia McKinter Jude Speer Riety Wheeler Lawton Shafter Wilson Park

Secret Gqoesier Trade Mart Teased by Premedh Court

A terse note from the Premedh court of cessation claims a quiet secret matter involving Tarix ha dervandas and a trndemaking Jeneg Puldishesd. The fragmentary text suggests court action or inquiry with unspecified details.

Prison sentence for caricature of emperor depicted in Hell

Theodore Ppedge, an art designer known for a caricature of Emperor Wilisnes, has received a prison sentence for the act. The court declared the act a violation of laws regarding public decency and national dignity, prompting the sentence in 1981.

Tripets Peel Theodore Ppedge Wilisnes Ari Hell Land

Sterling Lemedy Co pamphlet offer in Chicago or New York

An advertisement fragment promotes a booklet and sample free from Sterling Lemedy Co with contact options in Chicago or New York. It includes garbled phrases about strength, guarantees, and workers, suggesting a self help or promotional product.

Bamagnetic Nerve Tiger Sterling Lemedy Co Chicago New York

Quay Campaign Probe Claims Conspiracy Against Officials

Philadelphia District Attorney Graham filed the commonwealths answer to a Supreme Court rule petition in the Quay case. The brief alleges fraud and misappropriation of state funds by M S Quay and associates at the People's Bank, with funds used for stock purchases and interest siphoned to the defendants. The DA denies any conspiracy and asserts the prosecution rests on incriminating evidence and public interest, not political motive.

Philadelphia Dee Graham Supreme Court Commonwealth Seninor M.S. Quay Dis Wiehard J. Quary Haywood Phila- Delphina Tre James Gay Gordon Commonwealth of Pennsylvania People's Bank Interese People’s Bank ML. S. Quay Timani Quay Senate

Spanish Crisis Deepens As Cabinet Delay Prolongs Fate

Madrid reports Senor Rios conferred with Duke of Almodovar de Ries on peace treaty documents. Sagasta’s indisposition postpones today's cabinet council and the crisis solution. Rumors say the queen regent will receive resignation papers tomorrow. Possible Sagasta ministry may include General Werler and Canalejas with Montero Ries.

Madrid Senor Rios Duke of Almodovar de Ries Sagasta Senor Montero Ries Sagasia General Werler Senor Romero Vy Nobledo Senor Canalejas Vy Mendez Montero Iminisiy Martinez de Campos Senor Silvera Temerrmyyv

Ta bSpa Conference Heads to Tres Moines Meeting

The prominent Iowa Democrats will convene in Kirkwood’s house in the city for a state conference. The Ta bacque Telegraph notes that Des Moines will not send a representative delegation, and the Tres Alamos event aims to influence the conference’s outcome.

Tres Moines. Dre Cogferenes Kirkwees Tabaque Parlatgae Towa Tres Alamos

Franchise Extension for Chicago Streetcar Dites Considered

City officials discuss renewing the Chicago streetcar franchise with a vote by the mayor and city commission. The ordinance, referred from the railroad commission, moves to the city hall committee after opposition and procedural rulings.

Railroad Commission Varrivan

Ten new torpedo destroyers ordered for Pacific squadron

Russia has ordered ten new torpedo destroyers for the Pacific squadron to be completed within two years, according to military dispatches from St Petersburg.

Mt. Petersburg Tree Russia

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents. Oddities Stun Readers

A garbled OCR style note mentions No-To-Bac for fifty cents and includes jumbled phrases like Gravanieced LOGalon Naoit CUTE and weak qpen strong. The fragment also cites S00, 81 and an ARUGE, with no clear names, places, dates, or coherent event.

Officials in contempt case settle several officers

Judge Dee of Omaha Nebraska rendered a decision in an exposition contempt case. S Montgomery, court official, and others were ordered to restitution with interest from November 1, and confined until the order is satisfied. Other defendants discharged for lack of evidence. A new trial motion planned. potential appeal to the supreme court. Sutcliffe fined 50 dollars and jailed briefly for disrespectful conduct. Lermy notes restitution period July 10 to October 20.

Omaha Nebo Dee Dundee Lee Careroll S. Montgomery Garton Wy. Wattex S.ob. Wadley Department of Comsessions Sd A. Lo. Teed Poauvon Fineral Syou Cro Supreme Court Montgomery Sutcliffe Towever Hall Mr. Hall Ensil Lermy Ail Nations

Ice Blockade Breaks. Great Lakes Vessels Freed

Dec 19 report details the dissolution of a historic ice blockade on the Great Lakes. Hundreds of vessels and lives were freed as wind and rain pushed ice downriver toward Lake Erie. A Detroit syndicate chartered ferries Promix and Fortune to cut out trapped ships, aiding relief as weather moderated and rescues continued toward Amherstburg, Cleveland, or Buffalo.

Thorreir Great Lakes Helle St. Clair Detroit Promixe Fortune Othe Armherstburg Cleveland Buffalo

Choernski defeats Kvunkhorst in six rounds at Ringside Chicago

In Chicago, Dec 19, Joe Choernski won a six round decision over Ed Kvunkhorst of Syracuse. The bout featured Choernski pressing and countering while Kvunkhorst fought back, avoiding a clear finish and yielding the decision to Choernski.

Chicago Joe Choernski Ed Kvunkhorst Syracuse N.Y Choynski Jarry Peres Theuca Yin Callahan Prusdeirdhial Betwenany Riddinkerson Huck Lewis Sheriy7 Ahren Walter Neha Tamuar Wire Joe Young Paisesy Palter Raffade Eddie Sprague Streagtap Prav Noy Tel

Brice Funeral Held Amid War Time Turmoil

The Brice family held a funeral in a First Baptist church as the community faced wartime strain. Amid revived rituals, many visitors from distant regions attended, with tribal and local elders noted among mourners. The event reflected broader social tensions and the era’s hardship.

Awas Itayseal Inesrudia Amd Dasitess Alvin Brice Hedin Paris

Reach No Verdict In Corrupt Case Trial

The report describes a delayed verdict in a high profile case involving a senator and charges of impropriety. Prosecutors argued for conviction while defense claimed insufficient evidence. Witnesses testified this afternoon as the jury weighed the evidence.

Russian bonds deal declines in New York

New York reports that W Seligman & Co. declined a London inquiry to place ten million dollars of four percent thirty year Russian railway bonds guaranteed by the despotic government. Isaac N Seligman said bankers showed some interest but not enough to proceed. He added the present window for selling Russian bonds here seems unfavorable though future trade may make them saleable within a year.

New York Joan Dl Aid W. Seligman and Company London Dts Isaac N. Seligman

Chicago Kissing Record At Auditorium With Hobson

In Chicago at the Auditorium last night Lieut. Hobson kissed 163 young women after a lecture and public reception. Two first cousins of Mrs Hobson triggered the event by kissing him, while 161 others, mostly sisters, lined up for the informal kiss fest ending around 10:30 pm.

Chicago Dee Sumack Spatek Auditorium Theater Richmond Pearson Ffobson Lieut. Hobson Naval Strategy Board Thomas Duerson Groveland Avenue Mary Towler Solg Groveland Avenue Hobson Hlobsup Ile

Botkin Case Testimony Details Mrs Botkin Interview

In San Francisco on December 1 Lizzie Tiverash a reporter described interviewing Mrs Botkin at Healdsburgh where the accused remained in seclusion at the murder time She recalled Mrs Botkin's account and noted the prisoner questioned whether the writing might be identified by experts amid excitement John Dunnille the victim's former envoy described his ties to Mrs Botkin and Botkin and noted letters he received and destroyed.

San Francisco Botkin Lizzie Tiverash John P. Dunnille Mere The Eis Cuba

Otis Elevator Company Consolidation Reported

Dec 19 report states a major elevator firm will form a nationwide combine linking New York Boston and Chicago plants with others to be closed. Smith-Will meters will be integrated into a single system under the new agreement.

New York Boston Chicago

French Fortifying Tahiti Report Amidst Turmoil

Fragmentary OCR notes assert French fortifications in Tahiti by authorities associated with Avehinaud and Steaners. The fragment mentions Tahiti and a society group under scrutiny, but the details and spellings are incomplete and unclear.

Avehinaud Tahiti Fram

Fragmentary clipping yields little readable event

The readable fragments mention various scattered phrases about foods and names with no clear action, date, or location. Key entities or events are not identifiable, making a concise, factual summary impractical from the available text.

Brookivna at Havana Arrival Report

Brookivna at Havana message dated December indicates United Stars cruiser Brookiva arrived at the port on schedule. The brief notice notes maritime movement with emphasis on the ship’s timely arrival and the ongoing naval activity in Havana harbor.

Havana United Stars Brookiva

Pillsbury Defeats Most in Davenport Chess Simul

Twenty-four opponents faced Tarry N Pillsbury, U S chess champion, in a five to ten minute per board simultaneous display in Davenport. He won 22 games and drew one, with J T Metzgar of Moline the sole victor, while J V Streed of Cambridge drew. Many spectators, including ladies, watched as Pillsbury, fatigued, smoked strong cigars after the lengthy session. Tonight he plans a blindfold exhibition to continue the event.

Ote mii Davenport Tarry N. Pillsbury Ganited Equity Dillsbury Davenport Bors Deine Mr. Pillsbury Travenpar Roberdax Tpedix Tierschel Oscar Lischer Greg. Mergznr J.B. Ren BN. Winge Dar Tischer Ale Chiussen Poo Peterson Thoek Thoek Tsland—W. Tf. Tuaadewie TD. A. Welk E.W. Sala Max Phellspeusie Shoemaker Moline Aduswoerth Metz Sar Adia J. If Prater Tawa Fer Piarrvininan Teeple Canbridgge B. Vo Stree Wahle T. Brockman Itunkel Drue Tr. Anderson Ua Inet Fieke Nauf- Taann Doh Ter J. Streolbelu de Rieche EF. Witekens FE. Kaufmann B.C. Vrindholdt A. T. Sala S. TB. Fall A. Schuyler, Jr Stock Island Pla W. Tf. Harmilton F. MO. Metzgar BB. Frester Maline Merc J. Ve Streed Cambridge Talan Tpilisbury J.T. Metzaar J. V. Streed Cairinbridge Maide Pillsbury Champon

Turner Hall Meeting Expands Paveyport Turngeincinds

Sunday gathering at Turner hall approved thirteen new members and chose Gusine Dough as second speaker to outline aims and reforms. Six new names were proposed, and a revised constitution with several minor changes was printed for members. Five hundred copies of the constitution and by laws were ordered distributed to attendees.

Turner Hall Eid Paveyport Turngeincinds Pat. Liseler Peresidtin Bundaxy

Clegg Wins Third Period Bout In Tight Game

The final period decided the match as Tobert from Stlanes and VTarry Victor faced Clegg in a high level contest. Clegg won by 11 points, with both teams showing skill and making notable plays. The table saw ties at the break while Adore and Vietay built a lead, and Tart hix epponen? overcame a setback to advance the series.

Tobert Stlanes Betel Vtarry Kimball Hayes Tok Gao Dngoes Hithoard Aeertain Clegg

Postmaster Appointment Consideration in We Wit Town

DeeWitt's postmastership in We Wit faces nomination as a town yeegminster as Congress debates the appointment. The candidate list includes Westerly and other venitatentas, with deliberations ongoing on the regional selection in Illinois.

Breen Yeegminster Town de Congress Ois Venitatentas

Temperance speaker Miss Phelps at Fourteenth Street Church

Miss Lillian Phelps spoke under the W C T U auspices on temperance progress. She praised temperance work, urged church action, and argued for a stronger public stance while noting her Philadelphia training and Toronto connections. An informal reception followed as she continues a statewide tour praising reform.

Lillian M.helps Temberance W. Clt. GU Fourteenth Street M. EL Calvary Baptist Church Phelps Toronto Methodist Episcopal Churer Phiadelphia School of Oratory Lowa Amiens Miss Phelps Erin Diseadun Wits Sleeradine Miss Plidos Sredrest Chisteter Delisthi

Municipal meeting on switch proposal and city plans

The committee of the Whole will meet at City Hall this evening to discuss the proposed switch, protests from interested citizens, and related costs. The Street Committee yesterday discussed widening Rock Island, a costly improvement now before the council as a petition.

Rock Island Ustal Tie Can

Des Moines Meeting Tangles In Democratic Harmony Effort

George To Boker, mayor, and Joseph T. Walligan, editor, attend a Des Moines gathering amid reports of party harmony. Leading Democrats weigh the mission’s significance while confidentiality shrouds key discussions, as Scatt county executives and Ves Des Moines delegates mingle with temple events and quiet inquiries regarding subpoenas.

George To Boker Mayer Joseph TE. iWalligan Leader Des Moines Perenes

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