Alliance formed by Germany and Britain over China ports open
London report says Germany and England formed an alliance to safeguard China's territorial integrity and keep ports open. The Anglo-German pact supports the open door and non acquisition of territory with a pledge for other powers to join. The nations reserve rights to protect interests if others seek territory.
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London
Germany
England
China
Berlin
Yangtse Kiang
Roosevelt in Washington to Meet President Today
Roosevelt arrives by special train from Hinton West Virginia and plans a lengthy visit with the President in the capital.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Hinton
W. Va
Sherman Unchanged in Condition After Night
Washington reports no appreciable change in General William T. Sherman’s condition during the night. The update notes stability and continued care as he recovers from illness.
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Sherman
Washington
Funeral of Miss Nelie Morford at Newell Avenue
The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at two from her mother’s home on Newell Avenue. Dr. Stafford of the Methodist church led services. Pallbearers were Wilbur Demorest Fred McDougall Frank Kempner Arthur Leverich Howard Bartlett Jake Schomberg. Honorary pallbearers included Emma Steen Lilly Martin Dora Havermeister Vada Robertson Nellie Hopkinson Laura Stinson. Morford died after a lingering illness borne with courage.
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Nelie Morford
Newell Avenue
Dr. Stafford
Methodist Church
Nellie
Wilbur Demorest
Fred McDougall
Frank Kempner
Arthur Leverich
Howard Bartlett
Jake Schomberg
Wellie
Woman's Auxiliary to Meet at Y M C A for Dinner Plans
The Woman's Auxiliary are asked to meet in the Y M C A rooms Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock to finalize arrangements for the dinner to be held Thursday.
Angora Goat Sale Tops at $700 in Dubuque Purchase
In Kansas City stocks yards Angora goat sale closes with Lazarus a silk-coated buck selling for $700 to Dubuque Iowa buyer B S Richardson amid high prices. Second prize goat brought $150. owner R C Johnson of Lawrence kansas stocked his goat ranch last spring.
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Kansas City
Stock Yards
Lazarus
D. C. Taylor
Lake Valley
N. M
B. S. Richardson
Dubuque
Towa
R. C. Johnson
Lawrence
Hanna Demonstrations Tie to Workingman Question in Nebraska
Pawnee Nebraska October 20 Hanna continued anti Bryan speeches at Wymore addressing excursionists from Kansas who asked what Bryan had done for the workingman. Hanna replied confidentially not a thing prompting loud Kansas shouts from the audience and a tense exchange.
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Pawnee
Neb
Hanna
Wymore
Kansas
Bryan
Iowa State College Butter Wins Paris Exposition Gold
Ames reports the Iowa State College creamery butter earned a gold medal at the Paris exposition. Only six medals were awarded and the honor marks a major achievement for the college.
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Ames
Agricultural Department
Iowa State College
United Staes Department of Agriculure
Supreme Court Rules Dreyer to Serve Penitentiary Term
Springfield Illinois reports the Supreme Court has ruled that Dreyer the ex treasurer of the Chicago West Park Board must serve a term in the penitentiary.
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Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court
Dreyer
Chicago West Park Board
Gelderland Sails with Kruger Aboard for Holland
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland carrying Kruger departed Lorenco Marques at noon toward Holland. The移al voyage marks a notable movement as the ship sails from Mozambique.
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Kruger
Lorenco Marques
Gelderland
Holland
Youtsey Sentenced to Life in Georgetown Case
Henry E. Youtsey was found guilty in Georgetown Kentucky and sentenced to life imprisonment. The crowded courtroom saw a tearful scene as relatives watched. Attorneys were absent, and a new trial or appeal is planned.
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Georgetown
Henry E. Youtsey
Youtsey
Sailor from Maine tragedy takes own life in Brooklyn
Nicholas Scalp a Swedish naval cook who served on the Maine when she exploded in Havana harbor died by suicide in Brooklyn yesterday. His jaw was shattered by debris from the explosion and he could not eat solid food since. He grew despondent over the delay in pension increase.
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New York
Nicholas Scalp
Maine
Havana Harbor
Brooklyn
Widow Shoots Husband Then Self in Germany
Berlin reports a tragedy where Dittrich, a railway official, was run over eighteen years ago and left in a cataleptic state. On Thursday his wife fatally shot him and then killed herself.
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Berlin
Dittrich
Nausslitz
Dresden
United States Vice Consul Dwight T. Reed Dies in Madrid
Dwight T. Reed, U S vice consul in Madrid since May 1899, died Wednesday morning and was buried yesterday in the British cemetery.
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Madrid
Dwight T. Reed
United States
Berlin Council Votes to Build Municipal Street Railways
The Berlin municipal council approved a resolution to construct municipal street railways after current charters expire, signaling a shift to city operated transit.
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Berlin
Municipal Council of
Vollmer Repudiates Free Silver Supporters in Iowa Race
Henry Vollmer the Democratic candidate in Iowa's Second District repudiates silver faction backers and asks Davenport Leader to remove his name. The piece accuses Vollmer of duplicity for courting gold Democrats while opposing free silver, urging voters to back Rumple.
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Vollmer
Davenport
Henry Vollmer
Congress
Silver Democratic Organ
Leader
Davenport Times
The
Claus Groth Hall
Judge Ney
Fred White
Muscatine Democrats
Bryan
Free Silver
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Sigourney
Gold Democrat
Rumple
Democratic Congressional
Henderson
House of Representatives
Bank Trust
Streetcar Crash Kills and Injures Dozens in Indianapolis
A switch engine crashed into a loaded street car in Indianapolis last evening injuring eighteen people, seven severely and four probably fatally. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as investigators began assessing the cause.
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Indianapolis
Loaed
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Through Lehich Valley
A daylight rail journey from Buffalo to New York along the Lehich Valley Railroad offers a pleasant travel experience with every comfort provided.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehich Valley Railroad
Weather outlook for Iowa showers and warmer southeast
Chicago October 20 special weather bulletin indicates partly cloudy skies with showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer conditions expected in the southeast portion tonight, with cooler readings Sunday afternoon or night.
Elk winter race meeting crowds fill Davenport headquarters
Davenport hosts the Elk s winter race meeting at Second and Brady with 500 Elks and friends from Minneapolis Chicago Clinton and more. Meyer Loeb of Rock Island is master of ceremonies. Also filed is Tri City Lithograph company s incorporation papers with 10 000 capital. Framont club GOP Fremont supporters elects J H Camp president G F Knotsman VP Valentine Laux treasurer L T Eads secretary.
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Davenport
Second
Brady Streets
Minneapolis
Chicago
Clinton
Meyer Loeb
Rock Island
Tri-City
Scott County
Framont Club
Fremont
J. H. Camp
G. F. Knotsman
Valentine Laux
L. T. Eads
Stone Corner Laying Scheduled for Muscatine Lutherans
The English Lutheran church corner stone will be laid on November eleventh with speakers Dr. J. O. Wirt and Dr. Yarger. A tented service at 2:30 will follow foundation work and a silver collection will be taken. Music will be provided by a grand chorus and an orchestra directed by Prof. Pauchet.
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Synod
J. O. Wirt
Des Moines
Church Extension Board
Yarger
Atchison, Kansas
Muscatine
Pauchet
Engine House Nearly Completed at Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern
The walls of the new Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern engine house are finished and workers are on the roof. The building will be lower than the old one but superior for its intended use.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
Beggs' German Salve touted for skin irritations
An advertisement claims Beggs' German Salve provides quick relief for itching and irritation on children including eczema chafing heat rash and other skin diseases. It also asserts cures for cuts burns scalds and piles and urges mothers not to be without it.
Button Maker Hirsch Company Reopens Operations
The Leo H. Hirsch & Co. Button factory will commence operations Monday. All old employees are welcome to come back if they wish.
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Leo. H. Hirsch & Co
Passengers on Lehigh Valley line can stop at Niagara Falls free
Westbound travelers holding tickets to New York or Philadelphia on the Lehigh Valley Railroad may stopover at Niagara Falls without any additional charge, authorities announce.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Oat Meal Warehouses Destroyed By Fire At Midnight
A blaze at the Oat Meal warehouses between the Rock Island depot and the river drew the fire department and hundreds of residents. Five hose streams saved adjacent mills. the fire consumed advertising matter and shell stock, with sixteen thousand dollars estimated loss and ten thousand dollars insured. Tramps were seen near the sheds prior to the fire, and investigators question whether it was arson.
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Ehrill
Rock Island
Delmonico Restaurant Sunday Dinner Menu
Cream Tomato Soup Roast beef with sour mash gravy Ribs of beef with brown potatoes Baked Chicken Pie with cranberry Sauce Lyonaise Potatoes Mashed Sweet Potatoes Creamed Corn Beans Stewed French Peas Oyster Patties Apple Snow Pudding Cocoanut Cream Lemon Peach Raisin Mince and Apple Pie
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Delmonico
Autumn Picnic Honoring Davenport Guests in Hershey Pasture
Mrs J L Giesler hosted an autumn picnic on Thursday in Hershey's pasture for about a dozen friends. The ladies and their husbands joined for dinner and the social gathering included Mrs D V Jackson, Mrs G M Titus, Mrs R C Schenck, Mrs E M Warner, Mrs H W Lewis, Mrs Austin, along with visitors Mrs Geo Nicolaus of Wilton and Mrs Susemih and Miss Davidson of Davenport.
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J. L. Giesler
Hershey's Pasture
Susemih
Miss Davidson
Davenport
DV. Jackson
G. M. Titus
R. C. Schenck
E. M. Warner
H. W. Lewis
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J. N. Baldwin
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Iowa
Davenport News
Elks
Will
Erans of
Oat Meal Company
Fire Department Responds
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Henry Butz
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