Japanese Make Progress Fierce Battle Rages
Telegrams from Toric and Port Arthur report Japanese advances near the summit fort as heavy fighting continues. Forts at Port Arthur captured while Russian reports claim Japanese withdrawals and ongoing bombardments. Russian consular dispatches note high Japanese losses and a push along the Saidan axis with Russian artillery countermoves. The London press cites continued bombardment and a Russian fort torpedo boat loss.
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Toric
Imperial
SS. Petersburg
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Fort Arthur
Russia
London Daily Telegraph
Cheron
Tri City lays off winter road crews amid cold weather
Nearly a fourth of Tri City Rail Way track gangs were laid off for winter. Only two small reper work crews were kept. The company faced repeated cold weather challenges after a busy season in Davenport Rock Island Moline. Upgrades on Third Marmarrisin streets and East River became part of winter work. Two gangs remained active in Davenport and Moline.
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Tri-City RailWay Company
Pasar
Davenport
Rock Island
Sia
Third
Tmarrisin
Harrison Street
Second Street
West Third Street
East River Street
Twentieth Shec
Third Avenue
Len
Areentha
Muck Ishind
Moline
Old veteran of two wars charged with stealing
Marion Crabtree, 94, a Mexican and Civil War veteran, appeared before Judge Pinger charged with stealing $7.20 from Henry Ensley while the pair were rooming on LeClaire Street. The assistant county attorney argued insufficiency, and Crabtree was discharged as the tale of the incident drew sympathy from onlookers.
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Marion Crabbes
Davenport Police Arrest Chicagoan in Fugitive Case
Davenport police arrested Chicagoan Llnyd Beau last night and took him to Chicago by an officer from that city. The crime is described as a fugitive from justice, with the exact offense not known. A carpenters’ special meeting held last night approved a referendum vote on a constitutional amendment.
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Llnyd Beau
Davenport
Chicaso
The
Carpenters
Young Lovers From Childhood Wed After Eloping
Indiana couple Frank Kattan and Mary Behler, both under legal age, married in Davenport after eloping from Indianapolis. Parents granted consent yesterday, one note in German attached to the license at Scott County courthouse. The couple had known each other since childhood and chose marriage despite opposition.
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Frank Kattan
Mary Behler
Scott County Court House
Indianapolis
Ernst
Mary
Davenport
Kattan
Miss Behler
Hoosier Stair
John Shaw Accepts Position in Massachusetts Harbor
John Shaw of Davenport leaves tonight for Quincy to join the Fore River Shipbuilding company in the machinery installation department. He will install machinery on board vessels and is described as a young engineer with considerable experience and a bright future.
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John_ §. Shaw
Charlotte Avenue
Davenport
Quincy
Mass
Fore River Stopbuilding Company
Shaw
Charivari Party Mistaken for Shootout by Neighbors
Residents near Ripley and Third streets were startled by five loud pops heard overnight. On inspection, the sounds were traced to a charivari party, though many rushed outside and briefly feared a pursuit, reflecting city folklore rather than danger.
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Ripley
Third Streets
Chicago
Saloon Row Assault Arrests Involving J Pimp and El Schaef
J Pimp and El Schaef were arrested for assaulting John Costello in a saloon at Eighth and Harrison streets. Costello was too injured to attend court. The defendants are due before Judge Fingers tomorrow morning.
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Pimp
el Schaef
John Costello
Eighth and
Harrison Streets
Pimpl
Schaef
Costello
Prosperity Lodge Meets in Columbian Hall
Prosperity Lodge No. 70d of the T. held its regular meeting in Cannon Hall last night. The degree work was exemplified. Officers were nominated and will be elected at a future meeting.
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The
Cannon Hall
Theorier
Hayes Seeks Bloomington Contact Over Rockford League Move
Manager Hayes of Davenport Baseball consults with President Holland and attorneys in Bloomington as Rockford proposes a ten team league to reclaim a seat in the Three Magnates league. Hayes and Holland oppose expansion and any Rockford entry, citing Rockford's poor past influence on the league and desire to disrupt the arrangement.
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Hayes
Davenport
Bloomington
Holland
Rockford
Peoria Wis
Tolland
Ruckford
Weather outlook warns of snow flurries and colder temps
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with possible snow flurries and cooler conditions tomorrow. The Observer Shelter notes poor protection against such weather for city residents. Snow covers the northwest, lake regions and New England, with rain along the gulf coast.
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Star
Elondy
Northwest
Lake Regions
New England
Gulf Coast
Ten Years Each for Iowa Postoffice Robbery Participants
Des Moines December 1 Sorenson and Hodge were sentenced to ten years each for taking part in the Van Meter postoffice robbery. The case involved two men who aided in the theft, with authorities citing the pair's involvement in the plan and execution of the crime.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Sorenson
Hodge
Vanmeter Postoffice
German Torchstag considers loan for Diamond Jo line dispute
Berlin December 1 The Torchstag was asked to authorize a loan of seventy three mills in the case of P. W. McManus administrator against the Diamond Jo line of steamers W M Chamberlain and W H Petersen filed affidavits registering the affidavit of F A Gooper attached to a motion filed November 15 1
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Berlin
Hec
San Francisco Shaken by Earthquake and Robbery
A morning earthquake caused desks and tables to move in San Francisco while Wells Fargo Express Office was robbed. The safe was blown open with nitro glycerin and $14,000 in gold stolen. Police hold a clue and expect to arrest the perpetrators soon.
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San Francisco
Wells Fargo Express Company
Deutsch Sues Over Remodel Theft and Unpaid Commission
Isaac Deutsch seeks judgment for 97.50 against Phillips & Volquardsen claiming the remodeling firm stole two oak vestibule doors, window blinds, and transoms worth 57.50 and 10 respectively, plus owes him a promised commission from a 1901 contract. He argues a counterclaim balances to his favor and notes prior suit for 45.50. Attorney J A Hanley represents Deutsch.
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Isaac Deutch
Philips & Volguardsen
Phillips & Volquardsen
Phillipa & Valquardsen
Phillins
Ult Jumbermew 2
Deutsch
Phillips
Mrr. Deuteh
Mayo Phillips
W. H. Harrison
Armchali House
Pinklips & Valquardsen
Phillips & Volquerdsen
Wich
Dius
J. A. Hanley
Atorney
Articles of Incorporation Filed for Grand Central Tea Co
Articles of incorporation for the Grand Central Tea Company were filed today. The principal place of business will be Davenport. Incorporators are Wi. Stuhr Fred Boeck A F Carrell and John Carroll. Capital stock set at ten thousand dollars. business may begin when five hundred dollars have been paid.
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Grand Gentral Tea Company
Davenport
Mre Wi. Stuhr
Fred Boeck
A. F. Carrell
John Carroll
Fine bouquet to be given to Neil O'Brien tonight
Neil O'Brien of Lew Nockstader's minstrels at the Burds is a Knights of Columbus member from Binghampton council No 296. A large number of Loras council members in the city will attend the show and prepare a bouquet for Mr O'Brien. Bert Hayes has collected donations to fund the bouquet presentation tonight.
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Neil O'Brien
Lew Nockstader
Knights of Columbus
Binghampton
Loras Council
Quahker
O'Brien
Bert Hayes
O'Gilea
Haines Case To Be Called In Next Jury Session
The case of John P. Haines versus the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway will be the next jury case. The plaintiff seeks fifteen hundred dollars. PB. McGuirk represents the plaintiff, Dane and Waterman appear for the defendant as a jury is chosen this afternoon.
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John P. Haines
C., M. & St. F Railway Company
PB. Mc.Guirk
Plantiff
Dane & Waterman
Drought Strikes Kentucky With Severe Destruction
Louisville dispatch reports the Kentucky drought as the worst since 1854 with no beneficial rain since July. Pastures failed in September and corn yields halved while ponds dried up since 1831. Farmers fetch water for stock and household use as winter wheat decays. Fires threaten towns forests, with patrols at night near Jamestown and Maysville.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Jamestown
Maysville
Lost Overcoat Recovered After Train Incident
A man reported his overcoat missing after leaving a train for home. The coat was found in the possession of a colored man who had taken it for himself. The original owner recovered the coat this morning.
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Cave of Us
Jeff
Defendant Files Reply and Seeks Damages in Breach Case
In the Ezra Burkholder versus Duke McCaffery case the defendant replies and counterclaims for 2500 dollars for breach of contract. Ned Lee renews a donation to the Congregational church work from the primary class at DeVlcc. A teacher notes a 83 cent money order from a Thanksgiving service and praises the generosity.
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Ezra Burkholder
Duke McCaffery
Ned Lee
Iis
Congrégational Church
DeVlcc
Lee
Reuter Jubilee at Turner Hall Heavily Attended
The Davenport Turnhall jubilee marks William Reuter's twenty fifth anniversary with the Davenport Turn Verein. Both performances will draw full houses with every seat nearly sold out and active members urged to attend the event tonight.
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Reuter
Turner Hall
William Reuter
Evey
Rambo Case Given to Jury Today
The case of A. H. K. Rambo against the Tri City Railway company was given to the jury at noon today. A verdict is expected some time this afternoon.
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A. HK. Rambo
Tri-City Railway Company
Chicago Man Freed After Fraud Belt Trial
Paul Wesner of the Chicago electric belt firm was jailed for six weeks last summer on fraud charges but has now been released by 16 Berlin courts. The state's attorney could not prove the belts lacked curative qualities, as claimed by the manufacturers.
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Berlin
Paul Wesner
Chicago Electric Belt Manufactory
State board seeks $241100 for Soldiers' Home funds
The state board of charities, after inspecting the Soldiers Home in Quincy Illinois and Dee, proposed to ask the next legislature to appropriate 241,100 dollars for expenses and improvements to the home.
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Quincy, al. Dee
State Board of Charities
Leme
Annual Election Of Officers Of Cedar Camp Tonight
Charles Maher a candidate. Martin Smith contested for clerk. Cedar Camp No 27 MW A will elect officers at Hibernian hall tonight. The clerks job carries a large salary due to dues and assessments for 900 members. Other candidates include Tobin Wacot and A W Learrott with Maher favored by real estate man on East Street and Smith tied to Underwood Typewriter company.
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Hibernian Hall
Varlona
Tohn McDonald
Tobin Wacot
Miclot
Charles Maher
Easta Street
Offic
Martin Smith
Underwood Typewriter Company
Uas
A. W. Learrott
Post Office Receipts Report for November Released
Postmaster Breson presents November post office receipts showing Davenport sales of past due and rents at 9928 with a gain over last year. Revenue office receipts under S B Morehouse show 8500.48 for the month, up from 1850.19 last year. Today is pay day for carriers for the last two weeks of work.
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Breson
Post Office
Rhit
S. B. Morehouse
FBI
Ned Lee Announces Charity Dinner Donation Effort
Ned Lee reports that a donation from children supports the annual New Years dinner at the People's Union Mission. He notes the local lodge of the Cis will fund the event and describes preparations for the Christmas tree and remaining orange supplies.
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Ned Lee
People’s Union
Cis
Mr. Lee
Damon Lodge Smoker Draws Notable Night of Song
Damon Lodge No 1 of the Knights of Pythias held a smoker with Danton Lodge guests and an evening of music featured Aspen Strasser's orchestra. The arrangements committee included B Raphael, Willett, G Cameron, George Motzyger, Iv, and Houry Wirtz, delivering an elegant event praised by attendees.
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Danton Lodge
Aspen Strassér
Mre
Enghord
George Motzyger, Iv
Houry Wirtz
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Mary Bebler
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