TWO DIE IN EXPLOSION ON ROCK ISLAND LINE
Two men were killed and several injured when the boiler of engine 1465 exploded atop Dutchman’s Grade about seven miles west of Davenport on the Rock Island system. Engineers M Calhoun and Gus Smith and fireman H Kinney perished or were gravely injured. the extra freight engine 1425 aided and other crew members were taken to hospitals. The blast flung the boiler 150 feet, with theories blaming water level and pressure. investigators began work as the wreck was moved to Davenport and Rock Island hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Omaha
Rock Island
Dutchman's Grade
Davenport
M. Calhoun
H. Kinney
Thomas Gemmill
Gus Smith
Russell Sherrard
George Nettleton
ST. Luke’s Hospital
ST. Anthony’s Hospital
Notice served on city officials to block library fund transfer
On Saturday President Edward Kaufman and city officials were served with notice of an injunction suit by C. Hipwell and Davenport Plumbing to prevent moving the Davenport Free Library site fund to the maintenance fund. The petition, filed in Scott County Iowa District Court, seeks to restrain defendants from diverting or transferring 3756.25 dollars raised for the library site to other purposes. Temporary injunction requested for December 28, 1904, with defense due before the next term beginning January 10, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kaufman
Board of Library Trustees
Davenport
Edward Kauf- Jaan
A. M. Judy
J. P. Ryan
George Wolters
Robert Schmidt
Emma Rt. Richardson
Frances. D. Ficke
A. L. Hegeboeck
C. M. Waterman
Davenport Frey Library
Harry WW. Phillips
J. Phillips
Treassurer
Awards Collins
Louis Eckhardt
J. B. Ogden
Walter Hass
Wm. C.” Mathes
Chas
Schick
Yu. Lindholm
A. H. Vogt
Seath
State of
Iowa
Sime
Sach
Said County
Tangers
Melantt
Louis Black
Sharon
Brakeman Fights Critical Injuries After Viaduct Accident
J Robert Van Ouse, brakeman on the Rock Island, was injured at the College Avenue viaduct last night while watching a freight. He struck his head, dislocated his shoulder blade, fractured two ribs, and suffered scalp and internal injuries. He was taken to Hammond hospital. Van Ouse, a Blue Island resident, faces possible death. In Geneseo, Mrs. Charles Holke died at 7:30 pm and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 pm at the German Lutheran church. Also, Mrs. Orton Fletcher died Saturday. funeral plans to be announced. The city council met Saturday, passed a new liquor license, and forwarded it to the mayor, who may veto or sign within three days, with potential enactment as law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qenesta
Tri-City
J—Robert van Ouse
Rock Island
College Avenue
Hammond Hospital
van Ouse
Blue Island
Charles Holke
Geneseo
Orton Fletcher
Pietcher
Flea
Indoor baseball gains traction in Davenport teams
Indoor baseball attracts many enthusiasts as Davenport organizers plan exhibitions and practice. The indoor game differs from the outdoor version in pitching style base running and bat and bunt size. Players like Howard Potts note strong interest and teams could form from Company B with practice sessions at the Armory and more workouts scheduled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Opem
Howard Potts
The
Whys
el Te
Tom Dennison Seeks 50000 in Defamation Suit
Omaha December 19 Tom Dennison sues the Civil Federation of Omaha for fifty thousand dollars claiming damages for defamation of character. He has previously lost two Nebraska cases for refusing to return to Logan to stand trial in the Shercliffe affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Tom Dennison
Civil Federation of
Ouaha
Denison
Nebraska
Logan
Shercliffe
Alderman Adams Pleads Guilty Over Crossing Planks
Clinton Iowa December 19 J MM Adams alderman of Templeo and city council member violated an ordinance by using a traction engine to move a building. He crossed several street crossings without planking them, appeared before two justices, warrants were issued, he pleaded guilty and paid a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ta
J. MM. Adams
Templeo
Justice of the Pete
Adams
Adama
Miller Wins Permit for New St James Saloon
A new license has been issued to the St James saloon after praise by Mayor Phillips. R Miller, proprietor, has secured the permit and opened the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Miller
St. James
Phillips
R. Miller
St. James Intel
Fire devastates Albia business block at midnight
Albia residents fought a blaze that destroyed the Henson block, wrecking the Weather Dry Goods firm Levans millinery and Clark Bros stores. Estimated losses included $15,000 for the building and $1,000 for several contents. the origin remains under investigation. Paty reportedly saved the business center from total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Henion Utock
Warare
Paty
Henson
Weather Dry Goods Company
Levans’ Millinery
Dr. Holeelan
Clark Bros
Thin
Change in Choir Leadership at St. Johns Yesterday
Mrs. Bradley resigned as leader of St. Johns choir. Prof Power succeeds her, with Mrs Power taking the organ role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John’s
Bradley
Prof. Power
Cossacks Clash With Moscow Student Protesters
In Moscow on December 19 a crowd of about 4 000 students and supporters clashed with police and mounted gendarmes. Hundreds were arrested and dozens injured as police fired blank volleys and saber charges. One policeman reportedly fatally hurt. rioters and bystanders treated in makeshift clinics as authorities urged restraint.
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Moscow
Governors Palace
Sizty
Troutede
Tverseata Street
Tverskala
Strastni Square
Te Palace
Sergius
Doxcow
Neglinan Street
Koomianski Bridge
GIGARMAKERS OF THE CITY ELECT OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Cigarmakers Union No 172 of Davenport at its regular meeting elected officers for the ensuing year. President Henry Boetiger Vice President G Brock Secretary Emil Joens Treasurer Adam Weller Flagbearer C Loeffel Bearer F Dittman Doorkeeper C Loeffet Executive Committee G Brock B Joens W Walls F Dizmman Trustees D Wagner IL Fersh L Schivertfeger Labor Committee L Ruge C Loet fe A Moy Finance Committee L Ruge H Boettger M Wotte Delegates toTrades and Labor Assembly H Boettger G Brock S Favius
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers' Union
No. 172
Davenport
Folowing
Henry Boetiger
G. Brock
Emil Joens
Breesarer
Adam Weller
C. Loeffel
F. Dittman
C. Loeffet
B. Joens
W. Walls
F. Dizmman
Peanut Vendor Assault Leads to Carpenter Arrest
Frank Goldstein, a peanut vendor at the Davenport theater, was assaulted by George Sternberg, the stage carpenter. Sternberg was arrested by Constable Molliday and will be tried in Justice Roddewig's court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Goldstein
Davenport
George Sternberg
Sternberg
Conste
Molliday
Justee Roddewig
Women Arrested For Local Disorder Are Released
Mary Langheim and Jennie Larkins were arrested last night after fighting on Sixth Street near LeClaire. The incident proved minor, and Mayor Phillips released them with a pledge of good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Langheim
Jennie Larkins
Sixth Street
LeClaire
Phillips
Amended petition filed against Drake Furniture and Carpet Co
An amended petition has been filed in the case of Sanmel Cain administrator of the estate of B T Cain deceased against Drake Furniture and Carpet Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanmel Cain
B. TR. Cain
Drake Furniture and Carpet Company
Clothing stores to close on Monday after Christmas
Following the Davenport example, clothiers will close Monday after Christmas, Dec. 26, to give clerks a holiday. Stores signing the agreement include Silber, Stein Bros, Why, Simon and Lup neighbor, Moss Clothing, Sol Moritz, Wm. Joes, Wiess Bros, and Muhs Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Clothiers
Silber
Stein Bros
The
Why
Simon and Lup- ‘Daner
Moss Clothing Company
Sol Moritz Wm. Joes
Wiess Bros
Muhs Bros
Local Elks Attend Minstrels at Moline Opera House
The Elis of Moline present a minstrel show at the Wagner opera house tonight and Davenport officials will send a large delegation to attend. At least fifty Davenport Elks plan to travel from Brady and Second streets at 7 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elis
Moline
Wagner Opera House
Davenport
Moline Elks
Davenport Elks
Brady
Second Streets
Stole Coat as a Joke Leads to Jail Time
Last night Harry Howard stole an overcoat belonging to Aug Kemmining and was taken to the police station. This morning in Justice Hall's court he pled it was a joke, but the court sent him to jail for ten days. Howard worked for the fuwn and Daols railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Howard
Aug, Kemmining
Justice Hall
Howard
Fuwn & Daols Railway
Mrs Schranger Fined On Three Shoplifting Charges
Mrs Chris Ann Schranger pleaded guilty in Justice Hill's court to three counts of petty larceny involving stores Petersen Sons Boston and Hinrigh Crockery. She paid $100 per count plus $60 costs totaling $360 and promised to avoid Davenport, with possible warrants pending in Rock Island and Molina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Ann Schranger
Justica Hall
W. J D. Petersen
Hrory von Maur
L. B. Guy
J. H. J. Petersen
Boston
Hinrigh
Schranger
Davenport
Schrauger
Rock Island
Molina
Aod
Tustice Hill
Schtanger
Houly Istana
Maquoketa Girl Sentenced Ten Days In Jail
Ella Howell appeared in police court charged with misconduct after being found intoxicated last night in Maquoketa. Mayor Phillips, who presided, ordered ten days in jail after she failed to leave town as promised, noting she could not borrow funds for a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ela Howell
Maquoketa
Phillips
Ofeer Sanford
Charles Ignes Pleads Guilty in Police Court
Charles Ignes pleads guilty in police court after fighting charge. Mayor Tips sentences five days in jail and notes the ruling aims for a timely Christmas reconciliation with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ignes
Pleads Guilty to Fighting in Police Court
Harry Ferris pleaded guilty in police court this morning to the charge of fighting. He was fined $1 and costs by Mayor Phillips. Barry’s brother stood good for the bill and will pay it next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferris
Phillips Barrys
Jeneste Sentenced One Year In Penitentiary
Charles Jeneste was sentenced today by Judge Bollinger to one year in the penitentiary. He forged a check on the Sunshine Outletters a postal note and other papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jeneste
Bollinger
Sunshine Outletters
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Rock Island Road
City
Calhoun
Valley Junction
Halligan
Kinney
H. Valley Junction
Gemmill
Thomas
Nettleton
George
Sherrard
Russell
Inotice
Gigarmakers
Peanut Vender
Davenefort
Daveport
Ella Howell
Charles Jones
Phil Tips
Jeneste
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