Russians Repulsed At 205 Meter Hill In Port Arthur Assault
A Chefoo dispatch reports heavy Japanese losses but states Russians left many sailors among dead after the 205 Meter Hill bombardment near Port Arthur. Imperial forces finally took the hill by dusk as siege actions around Port Arthur continue.
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Yeste
Port Arthur
Latoi
Mantai Mounwadlys
London
Chefoo
Teieg@taph
Imperial Army
Thuchiye
Nakawaura
Jury Awards Rambo Damages Against Tri-City Railway
A. R. Rambo won 2500 against the Tri-City Railway in a suit for 10000 after a 2 year old incident at Twelfth and Brady streets. Rambo, deaf, did not hear the approaching car and the jury found the motoring company negligent. The decision may be appealed if a new trial is refused.
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A. R. Rambo
Tri-City Railway Company
Rambo
Rawho
Twelfth
Brady Streets
Supreme Court
Pimpl Gets Fifty and Costs in the Justice Court
John Pimp l was fined 50 dollars and costs in Justice Roddewig s court for assaulting John Costello at Pimple s saloon Blyth and Harrison represented the state while George W Scott defended Pimp The defendant did not testify and no witnesses appeared The case will be transferred to the district court
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John Pimp
Roddewig
John Costello
Blyth
John Hoyt Suffered Stroke of Apoplexy at West Third
John Hoyt, piano dealer on West Third street, suffered apoplexy and remains very ill. Doctors Allen, Matthey and Decker report he has no prior history of such attacks, though a recent previous episode briefly affected him. Family and physicians monitor closely as efforts continue to aid recovery. Local friends hope for improvement in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoyt
West Third Street
Drs. Allen, Matthey and Decker
Mr. Hoyt
Llness
Olaf Neilson in bankruptcy examined before referee
Olaf Neilson a Davenport building contractor testified in bankruptcy before Referee Helmick that taking contracts at prices below cost and using funds from new contracts to pay old bills led to his failure. He cited rising material costs and overzealous bid chasing as factors, and described his testimony as frank with no crooked dealings found.
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Olaf Neilson
Helmick
Neilson
Davenport
Hes
Not Enough Boys But Class Is Not Discouraged
The senior class has chosen a burlesque on The Merchant of Venus. The faculty has approved the sketch and cast assignments now proceed. Lacking enough boys, the class will borrow from other grades and a school orchestra will be drilled for the event.
Pirates Take Two In City Bowling League Night
In Davenport last night four city league teams competed at the bowling alleys. The Pirates won two of three games against the Eagles while the Biswarks also took two of three from the Indians. Scores listed.
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Pirates
Eagles
Mismarks
Indians
Davenport
Biswarks
Davenport High School Football Team Photo At Allen Studio
Davenport high school football team to have its picture taken at Allen's studio tomorrow morning. Talk of electing a captain at the meeting. Barnhardt Hinrichsen and Kerrigan are the most mentioned players for the spot. All three have played well this year but none has played the full season.
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Davenport High School
Allen
Barnhardt
Hinrichsen
Kerrigan
First Presbyterian Bazaar Opens With Great Sales in Davenport
First day of Kirkwood Boulevard fair at First Presbyterian church draws 400 plus for supper. Four hundred plus served, fourteen turkeys eaten, booths busy, dolls in demand as preparations begin for a busier second day. Chairs and volunteers listed for miscellaneous, bag, apron, linen, doll, act, candy, ice cream, supplies, dining room, and supper duties.
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First Presbyterian Church
Kirkwood Boulevard
Davenport
Morris Rigason
DeArmand
J. von. Ma
Fanny
George Green
Maass
H- F- Long
J. B. Young
Davenport Lodge Elects Officers and Plans Jubilee
Davenport lodge No. 50 of the KL of P held its regular meeting and annual officer election last night in Columbian hall. A five member committee was named to organize a silver jubilee on February 11 to mark the lodge’s twenty fifth anniversary. Officers elected include C C E W Strobbehn, V C Fred Merz, Prelate L Milter, M of WA T Briles, M of RS Paul B Albrecht, M of FW Yarrow, M of BE Hass, M of A H Christiansen, I G Petersen, C G Frita Histenmacher, Trustees Chas Cruys Dr Ed C Dau and Martin Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Lodge
KL of P
Columbian Hall
C. C
E. W. Strobbehn
V. C
Fred Merz
L. Milter, M
T. Briles
R S
Last Will of Dorothea Gramsmesser Named Executor
The last will of Dorothea Gramsmesser lists gifts to her brother Peets of Clinton Iowa, $202 to Dora Russell, and $50 to her daughter Caroline Bohn who lives near Denison, Ta. She directs cremation after death and names Heinrich Peetz sole executor without bond. Will dated March 31, 1904, witnessed by Carl Kuki and John B Sruba. probate set for January 1205.
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Dorothea Gratsmesser
Peets
Clinton
Dora Russell
Caroline Bohn
Denison
Heinrich Peetz
Carl Kuki
John B Sruba
Granmmerstort
Woodson Calls Parker Supporters Seek Better Fight
Owensboro Kentucky December 2 Urey Woodson secretary of the Democratic National Committee and editor of the Owensboro Messenger and Paducah News-Democrat declares in a leading editorial that Judge Parker should be urged to send a telegram to the St Louis convention. He criticizes Parker's acceptance letter and his late campaign effort against trusts and tariff protected interests.
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Owensboro, Ky
Urey Woodson
Democratic National Committee
Owensboro
New Purchasing Agents Defined to Fight Graft
Washington December 2 The Postmaster General Wynne orders the creation of two general purchasing agents in the post office department to prevent graft. The president with Senate consent will appoint with a 4000 a year salary and must advertise for bids. All contracted purchases will be inspected by a committee appointed by the Postmaster General.
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Washington
Wynne
Post Office Department
Senate
Talk of Dawes for Cabinet
A Washington dispatch says Charles G. Dawes, former comptroller of the currency and president of the Central Trust Co of Chicago, is talked of as Secretary of the Treasury to succeed Leslie M. Shaw. Republican leaders suggest War Secretary Shaw will not remain long after inauguration.
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New York
Washington
Charles G. Dasves
Central Trust Company of Chicago
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Foolkiller Navigator Nissen Dies After Lake Michigan Crossing
Peter Nissen and his Foolkiller perished off Stevensville Michigan after a failed attempt to cross Lake Michigan. The battered windbag was found near the beach with a torn air hose and a note reading In the chair Cannot use hose. Nissen left behind a farewell note signed N. and a cargo of provisions as the searchers conclude exhaustion and exposure caused the death.
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Peter Nissen
Stevensville
Mich
St. Joseph
Lake Michigan
Nissen
Nussen
Michigan
Livingston
Steynersville
Wnissen
Sophia Kohler
Mercy
Lake Shore
Raines Case Against Railroad Trial Under Way
Judge Bollinger presides as jurors are seated for the trial of John P. Raines against the C B L S P railway in district court. Witnesses for the plaintiff include J P Raines Christ Kuehl Mrs Raines and others while A P McGuirk and Lane Waterman appear for the parties.
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John P. Raines
C. BL. & S. P. Railway Company
District Court
Judge Bollinger
Peter J. Donahus
George Dangler
J. Krabenhoeft
W. Larkin
Peter Menert
A. F Randolph
N. H. Rogge
Henri Rathmann
L. W. Schmidt
C. Schiele
G. Thede
Edward Warnkin
Indiana editor in siege in Hammond fight over reform
James Parr, editor of the Whiting News, cannot publish as a local battle over municipal reform continues. Farr accuses City Attorney Frank Gavit of fees and claims Gavit conspired with A. B. Gilbert to shut the paper down. Gilbert sues Farr and bars Parr from leaving the building. The clash rages.
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Hammond
Ind
The
Whiting News
James Parr
Farr
Frank Gavit
Gavit
Gilbert
Parr
Art James Charged With Larceny In City Court
Art James, described as colored, is charged with larceny in the city. He faces a judge in Finger's court tomorrow as the case proceeds in the local district court.
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Art James
Dail
Executive Board Holds Meeting in Unter den Linden
The Vet eran Volunteer Firemen's association executive committee met last night at Unter den Linden to audit the books. They found them in good condition and the club prosperous. John D Schule, a member, is dangerously ill and aid was arranged. Next Tuesday's regular meeting will also be the annual session with officer elections for the ensuing year.
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Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association
Unter den, Linden
John D. Schule
Association
German Cavalryman at Fort Des Moines Becomes Citizen
Baron Von Schmaeltz, a cavalryman at Fort Des Moines, was naturalized today in Des Moines Iowa. He renounced his noble title and pledged allegiance to the United States before Judge Smith McPherson.
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Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Baron von Schmaeltz
Wapello cashier confesses to twenty five thousand dollar shortage
Wapello Iowa December W S Colton cashier of the Wapello State Savings bank admits a shortage of about 25000 dollars. Directors Otte and C H Weaver covered the loss to avert bank failure. Colton allegedly tried to hide the gap by claiming a non existent 26000 dollar deposit with the First National Bank of Chicago. He also served as secretary of the Presbyterian church.
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Wapello
W. H. Colton
Woodmen Camp Elects Officers in Cedar Meeting
Cedar Camp No 27 of the BT W A held an election night at Heroian Hall. Martin A Smith was chosen clerk for the next year securing the post over Charles Maher while William Heller was named consul. Other officers include Theodore Ewoldt advisor Dan B Horne banker James Kellett escort and more. Resolutions paid tribute to Hugo Vollersen Joseph Berry and Carl Reinholdt.
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Cedar Camp
No 27
W. A
Te Heroian Hall
John Mislet
John McDonald
Muertin Smith
Clark
Martin H. Smith
Chas. Maher
Matin Smith
Martin X. Smith
Can
Hugo Vollersen
Joseph Berry
Carl Reinholdt
J Williams Hurt Unloading Oil Wagon At Arsenal
John Williams a Standard Oil teamster suffered a painful accident yesterday while unloading barrels from his wagon to the arsenal. He stepped onto the wagon and the motion threw him to the ground badly wrenching his back.
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John Williams
Standard Oil Company
Arsenal
Cumberland Club to Host Grend Turkey Shoot
Invitations go out from William Brehmer and BP W. Kror inviting Cumberland Guy club members to a turkey shoot at Cumberland Gun club grounds on Sunday Dec 11. Shooting starts 1 20 p m with traps on targets. Six prizes awarded per vent with shares 25 20 15 10 and 10.
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Willam Brehmer
Zip Hamnerly Charged With Assault At Front Street Saloon
Last evening Zip Hampserly attacked A. T Alliott, an elderly man, at his saloon on Front Street. Elliot bore signs of rough treatment. Hampserly faces trial in Jorge Pineger's court tomorrow, with J. A. Harney and G. H. Murphy listed as defense.
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Zip Hampserly
A. T Alliott
Sirce Eliott
Hmerly
Jorge Pineger
J. A. Harney
G. H. Murphy
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