Roosevelt proposes wider federal powers in interstate affairs
President Roosevelt urges Congress to extend the Bureau of Corporations powers to oversee interstate insurance, regulate railroad rates, curb rebates, and expand arbitration treaties. He argues for strong federal action against monopolies and a larger navy while stressing justice, efficiency, and gradual reform in national policy.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Alaska
NAVY
Bureau OF Commerce
Philippines
Interstate Commission
Sya
Tabor
Bureau of Corporations
Enrerl
Burert
Bureau
Impac
United States
Ameciowm
Couness
Manet
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Bishop Shaffer Preaches At Bethel M E Church Visit
Bishop Shaffer of the African Methodist Episcopal church lectured on Africa at Bethel church Davenport last evening. He debated moving the American negro to Africa, arguing native labor cost and lack of animals, while Bishop Tummer supported emigration. Shaffer preached Sunday and consecrated five Davenport and five Rock Island deaconesses.
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Shaffer
M. E. Church
Bethel Church
America
Afrive
Tummer
Fricn
Sheffer
Davenport
Rock Island
Flora Mr Gaw
Shafer
Kidnapping case moves to habeas corpus hearing
Edward Jackson of Rock Island abducted his two year old daughter Vera and brought her to Davenport at 518 Main. Millie Jackson seeks her return via writ of habeas corpus served by Deputy Sheriff Van Rowen. Judge Bellinger schedules a hearing for tomorrow at 3 PM. Harry McKaskrin represents Millie Jackson.
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Edward Jackson
Rock Island
Vera
Davenport
Main Street
Bellinger
Ofelock
Harry McCas
Krin
Millie Jackson
Little Vera
Davenport Council Sets Annual Budget and Levy
Davenport city council approved the annual appropriations for 1905 with most funds outlined and a total levy on assessable property. Estimated property values total 18 486 000 and revenue from licenses is expected to rise. Fire sewer and improvement funds were underfunded but needed for city growth and services.
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Davenport
Schick
Salimics
Baltiling
I. i
Board of Health
Rond Fund Co
Anes
Tie City
Flints Exhibit at Burtis Opera House Debuts Week
Mr and Mrs Herbert Flint attend the opening entertainment at Burtis Opera House featuring hypnotic acts and humorous scenes. The program includes a baseball sketch and comic bits causing hearty laughter from the audience. A planned hypnotism act is advertised for the following evening with a return illusion.
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Herbat L. Flint
Burts Opera House
Areta
Audiioico
Herbert TL. Funt
Davenport
Burts
Alderman Schick Announces Marriage in Missouri
At a city committee meeting Mayor Phillips read a telegram from Alderman Charis Sehirt announcing his marriage. The couple wed November 23 at Warrensburg Missouri, with the alderman and bride expected to reach Davenport later today as a council committee plans a welcome.
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City Youngism Committee
Phillips
Charis Sehirt
Jase
Warrensburg
Alderman Schick
Hannah Schlueter
Davenport
Davenport man owns copy of old Gazette of the United States
George Gronner of 317 Cutlexe avenue holds a four page 1708 Gazette of the United States printed in New York by James Fenne. It includes Inaugural addresses and a political sketch, dated from April 29 to August 2, 1708. Gronner seeks a collector buyer and invites expressions of interest.
Young offenders clash at Arnory Hall leads to jail promise
Fred Clare avoided charges after a scuffle at Arnory Hall with Leo Badger and four peers. Clare discharged. Badger sentenced to thirty days with release if home by nine each night, otherwise return to jail. City officials and witnesses testified.
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Lee Badger
Fred Clarke
Badger
Clare
Fred Clare
Davenfort
Police Seek Salary Increase For City Officers
Police will ask the city council to raise salaries by five dollars a month at the next regular meeting. Davenport officers say pay is inadequate and council discussion may require extra men, with current duties including long shifts and nights.
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Mavenport Force
Harty Srt
W Iborer
Funeral for John Hoyt Held at Davenport Home
The funeral for John Howe a Davenport piano merchant and leading city figure was held at 2 30 PM at his Brady Street residence. He led the Davenport Business Men's Association and contributed to local music circles. many firms closed in his memory as friends and musicians honored him with a quartet and songs such as Abide with Me and Crossing the Bar.
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John Howe
Davenport
Brady Street
Dayseaport
John Hoye
G. Hanssen
Herr Mather
G H. Susemibi
Schiller Piano Company
Schmallfield
Hart
Davenport Business Men's Association
William Klink Resigns From Nabstedt and Pierce
William Klink resigns after six months with Nabstede and Pierce. He has many Davenport friends who wish him success in his future business endeavors.
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William Elik
Nabstede & Pierce
Mr. Klink
Davenport
Sheriff Cancels Rock Island Fight After Notice
The Rock Island County sheriff warned fighters Kid Ammerman and Kid Stackhouse that attempting the bout at Turner Hall would lead to arrest. Consequently the scheduled fight date has been cancelled.
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Sherif
Rock Island County
Kid Ammerman
Kid Stackhouse
Turner Hall
Rock Island
Frank Dawson Case On Trial
The case of Frank Dawson against the Glucose Sugar Relizing Company is on trial in the district court. Jury chosen includes E B Doxe P J Donahue Oscar Koli J Ernabbenhoeft E Medley J W Spirk CL Schick G T Staffentach Christ Theden Adolph Petersen A B Randolph Ed Warnken. Plaintiff seeks 10000 damages for injuries caused at defendant’s plant. Ely Bush represent plaintiff Murphy Rosemihl for defendant.
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Frank Dawson
Glucose Sugar Relizing Company
Doxe
P. J. Donahue
Oscar Koli
J. Ernabbenhoeft
E. Medley
J. W. Spirk
CL. Schick
G T. Staffentach
Christ. Theden
Adolph Petersen
A. B., Randolph
Ed Warnken
the Plaintif
Ely & Bush
Plaintiff
Murphy & Rosemihl
Ed Cain Fined Twenty-Five Dollars in Disturbance Case
Ed Cain appeared before Judge FInger charged with stealing an overcoat from a friend during a stop at Adolf Eblers boarding house in West Davenport. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and jailed in lieu of the cash.
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ED Cain
Farmers Institute to Meet in Eldridge
The county Farmers Institute plans a gathering in Eldridge with preparations underway for a large turnout. Farmers are expected to travel to Eldridge during the last week in January awaiting promising papers and discussions.
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Farmers’ Institute
Eldridge
Robber's Roost Unearthed Near Geneseo in Tile Work
A laborer near Combination Park unearthed a hidden room behind a straw smock and boarded walls. Items including an overcoat and carpet were found. the robber’s roost is linked to petty thefts in Geneseo, with suspicions the culprits fled after the carpet vanished. Rumors of a Burlington short line project between Geneseo and Anniwan stir local excitement. A ministerial alliance annual meeting elected officers, and other local notes cover visits, legal work, and community events.
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Geneseo
Tri-City
Jozu Heig
Combination Park
Rand Reig
Genosso
Reig
Burlington Ied
Chicago
Hook Island
Anniwan
Wok
George A. Meads
Brecken
W. B. Millard
J. I. Dock
John Divan
A. J. Boeler
E C. Anderson
The
Methodist Church
Chas. RE. Bidwell
Baptist Church
Durack
John Voss
Rock Island
John Murry
Omaha
Neb
Freeman’s Hall
Co. B
Raig
W. & Goss
Harry A. Reherd
Atkinson
Harry Brown
Cambridge
Maurice Taylor
Genrseo
Maurice
G. A. Carter
Frank Liebernicht
Fenn Hoeglend
DaMcGrath
Davenport
John Jensen Leaves the Force for Saloon Keeper Job
John Jensen, a veteran officer from the daw town force, announces resignation to become a saloonkeeper. He will oversee the former Birth and Harrison property, once run by John Pimp, seized recently by order of the mayor. Jensen’s friends expect him to be as successful in saloonkeeping as in policing.
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John Jensen
Hoagie 'Le-stock
Harrison
Tohn Pimp
Jayor
Jensen Han
Hs Frands
Rudeldorf Involved In Street Fight and Jailed for 30 Days
Clarence Rudeldarf was arrested after a street fight last night. The offender, described as a dagrant transgressor, received a thirty day sentence imposed by Judge Tugee.
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Clarence Rudeldarf
Tugee
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Bethel M.E. Church
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Dubuque County
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Iowa Catholic Messenger
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Flints
Burtis Opera House
Missouri
Leo Badger
John Hoyt
Masons
William Klink
Nabstedt & Pierce
Laboer
Sthaw Stack
Burlington
City
Rudeldorf
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