Vassar Girls Visit Mission In The Slums
New York December 2 Five Vassar gillers and Miss Helen Gould attended the thirty second anniversary of the MoAppleley Mission at No 18 Walter Street in the river front district. Police kept order as guests arrived in two carriages. The visit drew a crowd of saved and unsaved men, with testimonies from former thieves and drinkers, while doctors Hadley and White spoke and the saved shared experiences.
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New York
Vassargilla
Helen Gould
Usll
MoApley
Walter Street
Riverfront
Vassar
Miss Gound
S. H
Jey
Gould
Miss Gould
W. W. White
Bible Teachers
Hadley
Doctor White
Burton Case Postponed In Western Federal Court
Washington December dispatch reports Senator Burton's case postponed again in the western federal court. Judge Dillon and attorneys present. counsel request two hour blocks with extensions likely. Government brief filed on petitions for writ of certiorari and writ of error regarding Burton's Missouri Eastern district trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barton
Wistal
Sruntor Burton
John FP. Dillon
Barry Horbard
New York
W. Lehman
St. Louis
W. HW. Rossingtor
To- Reka
Burton
Dillon
Lenman
Henry M. Hayt
Seneral
United States Court For
Elstern District of
Missouri
Swigert Dies While Traveling in Texas
Josenh M. Swigert editor and co proprietor of the Jackson County Sentinel of Maquoketa died in San Antonio Texas while traveling for health reasons. He and his brother W B Swigart ran the paper since 1877 succeeding their father W E Swigart who died in 1900. He leaves a wife and family plus several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Josenh M. Swigert
Jackson County Sentinel
Maquoketa
South
Mr. Swigart
The
Sentinel
W. B. Swigart
Trt
W. E. Swigart
J. M. Swigart
Ar. Swigart
Neill Isaac Barley Dies After Epileptic Fall
Isaac N Barley a 9 resident of Douglas County since 1863 was killed yesterday afternoon while driving His skull was crushed when he fell from his vehicle following an epileptic attack He left home with his wife earlier and was found dead soon after the accident at Water Farm unnamed local road follows the fall or near the farm site
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Kas
Isaac N. Barley
Douglas County
Fires start early in December as cold brings blazes
Fire crews answered multiple calls across the day including a 6:50 a.m. blaze at John F. Kelly home on Treemont Avenue causing about 1600 dollars in damage mainly in kitchen and bedrooms. Mrs Kelly rescued unconscious. Marguerite and Elizabeth Kelly saw losses in wardrobe. Other incidents included a greenhouse fire at John Temple’s Gywel ling house wing and chimney fires at Mary Gilloley’s home with minor damage. A Camp McClelland blaze left only smoldering debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kelly
Treemont Avenue
John Temple
Gywelling
Temple
Heckingham Road
Mary Gilloley
Rock Tstood Street
Son
Camp McClelland
Burglary Charge Against Four Boys in Omaha
Four youths from Council Bluffs and Omaha are held at Centralpatrie Station on burglary and larceny charges. Taylor admits robbing Judge Joseph Rea’s Savannah residence for about $90 and jewelry after sweating hours. He says his father is an Omaha plumbing inspector. The group traveled in a wagon claiming to trade chores for living and planned to reach New Orleans by early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph
Tee
John Brady
Roy Deremer
Abs Taylor
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Centralpatrie
Taylor
Joseph Rea
Savannah
B A. Taylor
Oroleans
Building at 117 Brady to Become Railway Depot
The balling at 117 Brady Street has been leased by the L and I railway for a city depot, and is being papered and painted. When completed it will present a pleasing appearance. Exterior white, interior brown and green. Davenport agent to be appointed soon. tickets to be sold and baggage received at the depot. Room expected ready for business by tomorrow.
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Brady Street
L & 1 Railway
Davenport
White Calls On President During Visit In 1885 Reunion
James H. White of Omaha Nebraska, a neighbor rancher of President Roosevelt in 1885 when the president wed on his Medora North Dakota ranch, visited the president yesterday. The president recalled White and asked if he was not Big Jim. White confirmed his connection to the past as a former marksman near the president and they shared memories over luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James 8. White
Omaha
Neb
Roosevelt
Medora
N. D
Big Jim
White
Clinton Capital Is Interested in Clinton Capital Project
The Clinton Herald reports lawyers E C Welsh and M A Welsh of Clinton Iowa P T Walsh of Davenport and W W McCullough B M Munger and A Cawkis of Chicago are in St Louis negotiating a deal to build an electric line from Monmouth to Galesburg. The right of way is secured and two miles of construction are done. The route is about sixteen miles long and could be running by February if funds are arranged, with Davenport and Clinton interests pushing finance and crews to start promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
E. C. Welsh
Ana M. AL Welsh
Etx
P. T. Walsh
Davenport
W. W. McCullough
B. M. Munger
A. Cawkis
Chicago
St. Louis
Bionmouth
Galesburg
Young
Hallan
Clinton
Monmouth
Gelesburg
Feh
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed by Va Man
An endorsement from T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia claims Dr King s New Discovery cured bronchitis after three years of illness. The notice promotes the product for consumption coughs and colds and notes trial bottles free with regular sizes priced at five cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benterville
Frank Nadler
Injunctions Declared Void in Kentucky Contest
In Frankfort Kentucky attorney Kehoe notes Judge Bennett’s ruling that the injunctions in Fleming and Harrison Counties are void as no bond was posted. The case affects the congressional contest and prompts final actions as prices drop. Gold and Red furnaces offered by J S Fram Co 301 Harrison in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Bennett
Fleming
Harrison Counties
President Barnes Offered Secretaryship of Religious Association
PRESIN BARNES OF Illinois College has been offered the General Secretary role of the Religious Education association, a young group with over 2,000 supporters. Charles Hail of Union Geological Seminary of New York is its president and Doctor Henry Van Dyke of Princeton University sits as trustee. Barnes contemplates the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Religious Association
Tacksourilie
C. ¥. Barnes
Ilinois College
Religious Education, Association
Charles ©. Hail
Unton Geological ' Senienry of
New York
Henry van Dyke
Prichton University
Barnes
Ofer
Lew Dockstader Minstrels Delight Davenport Audience
Lew Dockstader and his band of minstrel performers drew a large Davenport audience at the Burtis last evening, delivering a high-spirited burlesque with original songs and impressive scenery. The act featured Neil O Brien and Garrell Johnson, with enthusiastic renditions of Harvest Moon and Sunday Morning, while the moving airship and urban parodies drew strong applause, marking one of the season’s best shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewy Dockstader
Burtis
Lew Dockstaders
Audi
Lew Dockstader
Neil Hrien
Gar‘rell Johnson
Manuel Boruein
Tommyrot
Davenport
Lew
Globe
Moline
Rock Island
Gemblers
Neil O Brien
O'Brien
William Hallett
Sheridan
Winchester
Biltimore
Aly Yard
Alagerom
Emerald McCann
Dockfinders Minst
Shottens Spices Win Grand Prize at St Louis Fair
Sevatten's Spies were awarded the Grand Prize the highest award at the St Louis World's Fair. St. Louis, Mo., Wee 2-Spncral to the Sprinty Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Wee 2
Spncral
Sevatten
Spies
St Louis
Murder in Edmunds County prompts Bowie area shock
Aberdeen reports a murder in Edmunds County as Frederick Meier fatally stabbed his wife during a quarrel at the home of their son in law, John Betterman, about fifteen miles south of Bowie. Meier was tried at the December circuit court term.
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Aberdeen
D. Dee
Edmunds Couty
Frederick Meier
John Betterman
Bowie
Meier
Uclavor
State University basketball squad readied for winter term
2 Capt. Schenck calls for players at the state university as coach Chalmers begins training. Iowa has strong basketball material this winter and a fast team is promised. Manager Walker works on the schedule with Michigan Nebraska Kansas Chicago and Wisconsin on tap along with the regular state game.
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Towns City
Dec
Schenck
State University
Dex Qoach Chalmers
Iowa
Walker
Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
Chicago
Wisconsin
Iowa's Great Gain in Bank Deposits Report
Auditor Carroll's office reports state and savings banks increased deposits by over 3 million from Aug 4 to Nov 30, 1904. Des Moines sources note Iowa Loan & Trust added about 2.46 million, boosting totals across 649 institutions. The rise counters expectations of a drop after national bank calls in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Carroll
Millard Cox
Capitol
Des Moines
Iowa Loan & Trust Company
Treasury Department
Washington
Auvings
Big Auction Near McCausland to Sell Farm Stock and Grains
Mrs John Henry will sell all farm stock grain and implements at a large sale near McCausland Town beginning 9 am on Wednesday December 6. The lineup includes eighteen head horses ninety head high grade cattle over 100 head fine bred hogs and about 6000 bushels of corn in crib. This is the largest sale of the season and should not be missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry
McCausland
Murder Case Near Briartown Rocks Evaule Court
In Evaule Oklahoma Territory eight murder cases are on the docket. Among them is the Ward couple charged with killing Ward's brother over a chicken quarrel. After the crime the suspects allegedly set dogs on the victim, tearing flesh. The Wards fled to Arkansas before being captured and jailed awaiting trial.
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Muskogee
United States
Evfaule
Imellette
James Ward
Ward
Briartown
Mrs. Ward
Arkansas
Als
Heral
Spectators Hurt as Gallery Rail Collapses at Armory
A section of the gallery railing gave way at a basketball game in the Zencibles Armory in Philadelphia. About 20 spectators fell fifty feet to the floor. none of the injured is fatally hurt. Hospital doctors report all will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Zencibles
Oath Clerk Gertie Fannehill Receives Trust Sum
Charles A Hoyt of Hoyt Metal Company by will leaves Miss Gertie Fannehill Martins Perry to receive a $100 bequest as trusted confidential clerk of several years. The document is dated under Hoyt’s oath and names St Louis as the base of the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hoyt
Hoyt Metal Company of
St Louis
Gertie Fannehill
Martins Perry
Heresy Charges Against Minister Considered At Oakland City
Everton Mo Dec 2 The General Baptist Association debated whether Reverend Josephus Lee of this city remains in good standing while denying infant sin. Lee claimed a fair trial, withdrew the case, and aligned with the Ambraw Association of Separate Baptists which later exonerated him and elected him moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
General Baptist Association
Oakland City
Ind
Josephus Lee
Ime
Ambraw Association of Separate Baptists
Ha Ana
Lee
General Baptist Assatiation
Evansville
Tice
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Hall & Martin
Vasser
Risa Helen Gould
Patty
J. M. Swigert
Texas
WM. Joens
Kelly
Council Blufffs
Brady
Muosevelt
Clinton Capital
Frabm Ca
Harrison
Goons
August Youngerman
West Second St
Dockstader Amo
Shotten’s Spices
Edmunds County
Dekotan
Iowa State University
Hs Clauseen
Simox & Landauer
Carroll
Cox
Deparnent
Temes Ward
BIG Sum
Martins Ferry
Voit
Mr. Lee
Hygeia Company
Baca
Eae
Philadelphia Woolen Mills Merchant Tailoring
West Second Street
Davenport, IA
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