Davenport Shoplifter Schranger Netted 790 Dollars Worth Goods
Mrs Schranger of Davenport is jailed in Rock Island after being busted with 750 to 790 dollars worth of stolen wares from Hinrichs Boston and Petersen stores. E 3 Guy trailed her, two large baskets filled with glass and decor seized. Legal proceedings begin tomorrow with Scott defending and Murphy prosecuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schhauger
Roche Island
Davenport
Boston
Hinrichs’ Crockery
Guy
Hinrichs’ Crockery Company
Mae Schratger
Toma
Rock Island
Hinrichs
Agatn
Schrauger
House OF Detention
Hoikrichs
J. H. A. Petersen's Sons
Rook Isd
Schraugers
Bruck Islam
Atorney Murphy
Iowa
Schranger
Foley
City Hall
Hock Leland
Schrager
Schrenger
Tri-Cities
George W. Scott
Old Davenport robbery indictment forces trial for Strathman
John Strathman was arrested by Davenport police for an old Scott county indictment tied to a four year old bank robbery of an aged man named Heinricks on Grong Isle of 917. Strathman fled years ago and returned recently, was recognized, and will stand trial on the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strathman
Davenport
Scott County Grand Jury
Hackett and Hoenchien
Heinricks
Grong Isle
Strathman
Court affirms verdict in Frer vs Bettendorf Axie Co
Chamberlin and Petersen report the district court ruling in the Frer versus Bettendorf Axie Company case has been affirmed by the supreme court. Plaintiff A N Frer sued for 10000 for hand injuries from a tire bending machine at the Bettendorf factory, with a verdict of 5075.25 plus interest from April 1, 1903. Attorneys Cook and Dodge say a rehearing may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin & Petersen
A. Nfrer
Bettendorf Axie Company
A. N. Frits
Bettendorf
Ovor
Mc. Fries
Supreme Court
Cook & Dodge
Bettendorf Company
Elgin Man's Large Gift to Old People's Home
Elgin resident Thomas Wailin has donated $20,000 to the Old People's Home Association of Elgin, supporting care for the elderly and outlining a significant community contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Man
Elgin
Lil. Dec
Thomas Wailin
Old People's Home Association of
Nicholas Kuhnen Cigar Company Incorporated
Nicholas Kuhnen Cigar Company is incorporated with capital stock of 50000 dollars. The firm plans to operate general cigar and smokers supplies business, with initial work to begin once 18000 dollars of stock is raised, and to last twenty years. Alexander L Anderson is president, Christ Neipp vice president, and Frank M Rhodes secretary treasurer. The company may pay 328000 for the business and fixtures of the original firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Kuhnen
County Recorder's
Fucor
Alexander T. Anderson
Frank M Rhodes
Davenport
Christ Neipp
Chicago
Alexander L. Amierson
Christ Netbp
Frank MM. Rhores
Nicholas Kutimen Cigar Company
Alexander L. Anderson
Frink M .Toides
Whotextle Leat Tobacco
Industrial Relief Society appeals for children's clothing
Urgent requests for warm winter clothing under wear shoes stockings mittens and overcoats are being made by the Industrial Relief Society through the bureau of relief. Many families are in distress this severe cold season hindering children from attending school. Housekeepers are urged to donate and send garments to the Tweed Anstril home at 115 West Sixth Street to aid the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Relief of the Ladies’ Industrial Society
Treaut
West Sixth Street
Officers Elected at the Hibernian Hall
At Hibernian Hall the local Home Guards of the World camp elected officers for the coming year after a meeting on Wednesday night. Twenty five candidates were initiated and a musical program plus arrangements for a public installation on January 12 were announced. Officers named include Master of Work With Haste and Vice Master Mrs May Thomas with other posts filled by Ivan Risley Frank Harter Lorraine Thompson Grace George E B Hall Peter Prospert Charles T Cooper Walter Mender George Atkinson and Miss Estella Belick as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbibernian Alt
Home Guards of the World
May Thomas
Ivan Risley
Frank Harter
Lorraine Thompson
Tnalds
Mrs
Geneseo Meeting Postponed. Leibee May Be Appointed
Special to the Tri City News notes Geneseo aldermen adjourned to tonight after Butler's absence. If all plant carey, Jacob Leibee will be appointed to fill the vacancy on the board and a new license ordinance will be passed, saloon licenses renewed. Mrs. A H Frederick visits. Miss Prile Baker at Daily News overwork incident. Martha Fuckle returns from Kewanee. James Maple, Bradford assessor, commits suicide near Bradford, Bureau County, searing the town with a cloud of scandal. John Glenr and Fred Buell have health updates from Harsmond hospital and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genessa
Dee
Tri-City
Ilderman Butler
Plant Carey
Jacob Leibee
Martha Fuckley
Kewanee
Frank Milter
Ralph Sheare
Atkinsal
Amelia Cederlof
James Maple
Bradford
Cradford
Mapie
Maple
John Glenr
Harsmond Hospital
Fred Buell
Sheffield
Mabel
H. J. Mitchell
Davenport High to Meet Maroons at Armory Hall
This evening at Armory Hall Davenport High School faces the Maroons of Rucky Island in a basketball game. The Davenport team aims for a win after a close practice with a small margin loss earlier. Curtain-raiser features Angustaga girls against the local school team.
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Armory
Davenport
Maroons
Rucky Island
Angustaga
Hirrichsen
Lemon
Holbrook
F. Beugman
Kerrigay
J. Brugman
Morsan
Otto Ann Hender
Moffats
Nedler
John Day Held for Mental Evaluation at Mercy Hospital
John Day of East Davenport was taken to Mercy Hospital by the sheriff after being found insane. He will be observed for a few days to see if his condition improves, with Mrs Day testifying about his actions since Friday. If no improvement occurs, transfer for treatment may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Mercy Hospital
East Daven- Pott
Sheriff's Office
Mr Pleasant
Naval Officer Dives To Save Men In Steam Calamity
A boiler room accident aboard the Massachusetts caused a scalding steam blast. Lieut Cole plunged into the pit administering aid as Bob, Hamilton, and Ritzel died aboard deck. Injured m viku were removed to naval hospitals for treatment. Investigators will determine if the gasket failed and if proper procedures were followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Edward
Hamilton
Andrew
Rilzel
Charles
Beilermalker
Anderson
William
Naval Hospital
Cole
Williams
Massachussetts
Naval Hosital
Duran
Joseph A
St. Agnes’ Hospital
Wilson
James
Methodist Hospital
Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Escate
Bramilet
Lieut
Ritzel
Porto Rico
Johnson Johnson Not Guilty In Second Indictment
C. T Johnson known as Jack the Bugger was found not guilty by the gun after the trial of the second indictment. The jury verdict came after a lengthy deliberation from 5 to 9 PM. He still faces two other indictments considered weak charges by observers. County Attorney Neal prosecuted, Lewis Block defended.
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C. T Johnson
Tecnltd
Jack
Guidge
Aimey Neal
Lewis Block
Johnson
Court hearing in Hines Koester land sale suit in South Dakota
William C. Hines sues George A. Koester Sr for commission on a land sale in South Dakota alleging he aided the buyer and is owed 260 dollars. Koester says commission was paid to another man. Land sold for 5200 dollars. Jury members and attorneys listed.
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William C. Hines
George A. Koester, Sr
South Dakota
Hines
M. Koester
W. EB. Tichner
C. H. Dove
W. Larkin
G E. Mendley
Fred Podschadley
Henry Rathmann
N. HK. Rogge
LW. Schmidt
John 3
Spink
C. T. Schiiber
Cheise Taeden
J. Vasen
AL Pasual
A. P. Mf. Gmrk
Bawden & Thuenen
Police Duty On Isthmus
The United States cruiser Yankee with 70 Marines sailed from League Island for Panama to perform police duty on the isthmus. The Marines relieve a battalion, which will return aboard the Yankee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha
Yankee
League Island Navy Yard
Panama
Rabbi Fineschiber Addresses Messianic View in Burlington
The Burlington Hawkeye reports Rabbi inscimebed of Davenport spoke on the Jewish view of the Messiah before a well attended audience in the library clubhouse. He outlined two Jewry classes orthodox believers in a coming man and liberal Jews who anticipate a general era of peace and justice led by benevolent forces.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington
Fineschiber
Davenpor
Davenport
Messia
Young Lad Injured While Skating in Central Park
Arthur Delano fell on the ice at Central Park Pond yesterday afternoon and broke both bones of his left forearm. A passerby drove him to Dr Cantwell and Lambath for dressing, then to his parents at 741 East Thirteenth Street.
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Athur Delano
Amn
Central Park Pond
Arthur Delano
Central Park
Brady
Cantwell
J. 3. Dalono
Thirteenth Street
Guardian Appointed For A C Bever Unsound Mind Verdict
In the case Sophia Grabbe versus Albert Dever the jury found the defendant of unsound mind. C D Martin was appointed guardian with bonds of 1000. The jury included Robert Fletcher Christian Koch P M Giltoley C Miller J V Pollonk A C Seaman Finnsniat Schutter Frank Sneedfield Ty ner Joseph Wills J G Waiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Sophia Grabbe
Albert
Dever
C. D. Martin
Beter
Robert Fletcher
Christian Koch
P. M. Giltoley
C. €. Miller
J. V. Pollonk
A. C. Seaman
Finns Nniat
Schutter
Prank Sneedfield
An Tyner
Joseph Wills
J. G. Waiter
Survey on new inter urban railway route announced
The Lone Tree Reporter notes the survey of the right of way for the Town City and Davenport inter urban railway has ten completed sections. Preliminary construction is planned but weather will limit work until spring. The route runs from Town City through Weet Branch Rochester Sunbury and Mayville to Davenport.
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Lone Tree
New Town City & Davennovt
Town City
Weet Branch
Rochester
Sunbury
Mayville
Davenport
Mystic Shriners Banquet Draws Big Davenport Attendance
Mystic Shriners in Davenport hosted a large banquet at the St James after opening the temple last night. Nearly 250 participants attended a festive gathering following initiation ceremonies with 28 candidates receiving the Mystical Shrine degree. Delegations arrived from Chicago and multiple Illinois towns to witness the event and celebrate the 1904 plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Davenport
Inge
Chicago
Peona
Galesburg
Cambridge
Tews City
Chiton
Riverside
Musenda Maquokela
Geiesea
Rock Island
Moime
Riband
St. James Hotel
Deutsch Sues for Clear Title to Northwest Main Ly Cust Streets Property
Joseph Deutsch sues in district court seeking specific performance of a contract with defendants Kitty Beaker and W. R. Benbert to convey property at the northwest corner of Main and Ly cust Streets with a title free from encumbrances. He paid $100 in November and $3,700 is due on delivery of deed. he is ready to pay upon delivery of an undefechaux title and asks the court to decree in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dstrict
Joseph Lentsch
Kitty Beaker
W. R. Benbert
Plamhi
Cook & Dodge
Lycust
Light Committee Plans City Lighting Improvements
The port city light committee met last evening to discuss street lighting. They decided to add more lights where service is inadequate and to seek appropriation for the coming year to cover the expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port City
The
Ig A
Fire Committee Meeting At City Fire Station
The Davenport city council fire committee held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the central fire station. Representatives from the American Fire apparatus company of New York and the Seagrave Fire Apparatus company of Columbus, Ohio were present to discuss remodeling the hook and ladder truck. Specifications were drawn up and bids will be submitted next Tuesday by the two firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenpoqk
Centre
Te American Larang Fire Agparstus Company
New York
Seagrave Fire Apptrams Company
Columbus
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nicholas Kurnen
County Recorder
General Cigar and Smokers
Industrial Relief Society
Hibernian Hall
Geneseo
Jacob Leber
Derman
Armory Hall
Mt Pleasant
Koester
Rabbi Fineschriber
Messiah
Young Lad
Guardian
A. C. Bever
Mystic Shriners
Benisren
Eashs Temple
ST. James
Two Hundred
Billy
Joseph Deutsch
Kitty Reneery
W. B. Senkert
Navy
Gotner of
Main
Loftist
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