Port Byron Clue Emerges in Williams Murder Case
The Port Byron Globe reports a man matching Williams was seen there last week by James Haire. Dr Black notes the stranger asked for a tin box, weight over 150 pounds, sandy complexion, dark hat, light coat and dark trousers. Detective Gartland follows the clue with no firm developments yet. The $300 reward remains, clues in the area have stalled.
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Williams
Jesse
Martha Tuman
Port Byron
Illinois
Gartiland
Mat Williams
Tumans
Tuman
Gartland
Bryan Advises Iowans Do Not Desert Kansas City Platform
W J Bryan in the Commoner denounces Iowa Democratic reorganizers and urges Iowans not to compromise. He argues for endorsing the Kansas City platform, backing more money for farmers, and opposing treasury abuses while urging open endorsement from reorganizers and Walsh leadership.
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Kansas City
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Iowa
Kansas City Platform
Walsh
Shaw
Quote on parties and currency from political faction
The passage asserts that while the party once backed gold standard and a national bank, its rulers then used Republican tactics to mislead the public. It argues it is unreasonable to expect candor from them now.
Fireman Charles Mannhardt Killed in Kansas City Wreck
Charles David Mannhardt, a Rock Island fireman formerly of this city, was killed last night in a head end collision about ten miles from Kansas City. He was riding as fireman on the fast mail No. 16 when the wreck occurred. Remains expected today by El Paso flyer for burial in the local cemetery. Mannhardt, born November 17 1875 at Germanville Ia, moved to this city twelve years ago and later to Trenton Mo before returning. He was unmarried and survived by father and siblings.
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Charles D. Mannhardt
Rock Island
Eldon
Trenton
Kansas City
Journal
Fast Mail
el Paso
Charles David Mannhardt
Germanville
Fire at Cullen Home Sparks Quick Neighbor Rescue
At about 10 am Mrs. Cullen ignited a gasoline stove causing a kitchen blaze. Neighbors and Mrs. Cullen extinguished the flames before the fire department arrived. The house suffered smoke damage and clothing was burned while Mrs. Cullen endured a minor hand burn. The crowd gathered briefly amid the alarm.
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Cullen
Sixth
Pine Streets
Miss Stella Martin Dies After Typhoid Slinger Fight
Miss Stella Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs James Martin of 402 Oak Street died about noon today after nearly two years of typhoid fever that settled in her limb. Physicians failed to relieve her suffering. Funeral planned for Friday with details to follow.
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Stella Martin
James Martin
Oak Street
City News Items Highlight Local Incidents and Meetings
Columbia Excursion Co. representative P G Stout visits the city. Miss Lottie Lockwood suffers meningitis and remains very ill. A O U W holds an important meeting at 8 pm. M W Charles Jones travels from Dallas City to discuss shelling business. Willie Nelson falls from a switch engine but avoids serious injury. A burglar roams the West Seventh residence of the Schmidts, stealing drawers contents. nothing of value taken.
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Herman Schmidt
West Seventh Street
E. F. Gobble
Society event and Eliza wedding at M E parsonage
A party of young ladies was entertained at the Old Ladies home with a five o clock dinner. Carl J. Carlston and Mrs. Catherine Irwin of Eliza Illinois were married at eleven this morning by Dr Stafford at the M E parsonage. The couple left for a trip north and will reside on the groom's farm near Eliza.
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Carl J. Carlston
Catherine Irwin
Eliza, Ill
M. E. Parsonage
Stafford
Eliza
Solid Link Club Hosts Large Successful Dance at Armory
The Solid Link club led by Link Ostrander held a large crowd dancing at the old Armory hall. It was the season’s first public dance with music by the club and plans for a fall series starting September 11.
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Solid Link Club
Old Armory Hall
Link Ostrander
Ladies Visit Eversmeyer Cottage on Geneva Island
Mrs. John Eversmeyer hosted a party aboard the Mignon to Geneva Island where they spent most of the day at her cottage. Luncheon and refreshments were enjoyed. Attendees included Mrs. Eversmeyer, Mrs. E M Warner, Mrs. Chas Hahn, Mrs. Patrick Barry, Mrs. Lida Ruckdeschel and Mrs. Charles Mosqua.
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John Eversmeyer
Geneva Island
Eversmeyer
E. M. Warner
Chas. Hahn
Patrick Barry
Lida Ruckdeschel
Charles Mosqua
Fishing Party Enjoys Labor Day at Port Louisa
A jolly fishing party chartered Capt. Barrow's steam launch Bonnie Belle for Labor Day at Port Louisa. They reported good fishing and a feast of fried fish mashed potatoes and hot coffee from well filled baskets. Some shoes allegedly remain in the mud back at Port Louisa. The party included Miss Billa Stineman Maud Settlemire Minnie Brown Addie Nazle Daisy Kemper Rebecca Shoemaker and Messrs Henry Toborg Alvin Cooper Ed Jones Will Keepping Joe Kendig and Fred Crow.
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Barrow
Port Louisa
Billa Stineman
Maud Settlemire
Minnie Brown
Addie Nazle
Daisy Kemper
Rebecca Shoemaker
Messrs
Henry Toborg
Alvin Cooper
Ed. Jones
Will Keepping
Joe Kendig
Fred Crow
Silver anniversary surprise for Lindners on Front Street
Mr and Mrs A L Lindner celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their Front street home Saturday evening. About 59 friends attended, sharing cards, a progressive high five game, and refreshments. Mrs Fred Giesler presented a silver gift from the group as a token of friendship and esteem.
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A. L. Lindner
Front Street
Fred Giesler
Lindner
Quiet Labor Day Sees Few Disturbances in Town
A holiday period with a large crowd produced few police reports and only a handful of arrests. Chief Rice deployed three extra officers, preventing several fights. Two drunks appeared before justices. most offenders were told to leave town. A street fight near Power’s restaurant drew notable attention.
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William Swannon
Justice of the Peace
H. S. Howe
Louis Nyger
Justice Eversmeyer
House for Rent and Employment Notices
Too Late to Classify lists a six room house for rent on East Hill with inquiry to Phil J Murphy. Also announces sewing girls wanted with application at Beepple Button Co. and a rental posting at Corner L Broadway and Fourth streets by F Reppert.
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Broadway
Fourth Streets
F. Reppert
Beepple Button Co
East Hill
Phil J. Murphy
Street Robbery and Theft Reported Near Chestnut Street
A man was robbed near the railroad track beside the elevator at dusk when two strangers demanded his wallet. They found only a quarter and tobacco. Police were notified and searched yards but found nothing. A separate theft occurred Sunday morning when a box car clothing shipment was opened between Davenport and the city and two suits were stolen. no suspects yet.
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Chestnut Street
Purcell
Davenport
S. & L. Cohn
Judge Brannan Orders Tax Sale Certificate Invalidated
One of the last actions by Judge Brannan before adjourning court was to issue a decree in the water works tax case declaring the tax sale certificate void and of no account, and directing action regarding John.
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Brannan
John
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