Lawyers Saw Money Paid In The Gas Deal
In Wilmington Delaware on December 22 Thomas Lawson asserts large sums were paid to settle a Bay State Gas suit. Witnesses confirm payments of about 200000 dollars, with 75000 allocated via Judge George Gray’s office and later transfers discussed by attorneys Higgin, Ward and Foster. The settlement involved Addicks and Buchanan bondholders, and the exact distribution remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Thomas W. Lawsons
Bay State
George Gray
United States
Herbert Edward
Anthony Higgins
William Buchanan
John V. Moore
Addicks
Buchanan
Herbert Ward
Bay State Gas Company
Bu~ Canan
New York
Local enlistments list from Captain Supplee for December
Davenport and Burlington volunteers join the United States Army in December. Names include Bert Fee and Andrew Shupe with general assignments, John Doyle to San Francisco units, Clyde Carnahan to Columbia Barracks Ohio, Fred Stenson to Jefferson Barracks Missouri, and others to various posts in California, Washington, and the Philippines. Davenport reports four men enlisted. Shupe previously trained, and plans to visit Sweden during furlough. Desertions remain below normal as year ends.
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EZ. M. Supplee
Tost
United Bretes Army
Bert
Fee
Cedar Rauids
Andrew Shupe
Davenport
John P. Doyle
Dubuque
San Francisco
James H. Smith
Cedar Ripida
Sixteenth Infantry
Clyde G. Carnahan
Cohumbia Barracks
Ohio
Fred &. Stenson
Jefferson Barracks
Alpert C
Chambers
First
Cavalry
Fred ©. Teeple
Darlington
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Thomas A. Powell
Burlington
Signal Corps
Benicia Barracks
Cal
Robert R. Nicholson
Tas
Company
Hospital Corps
William C. Berg
Columbia Barracks
John K. Hayes
Dera
Angel Island
Eugena
Denton
Sweden
Fred PL Teenle
John K Hares
Ander
Philippine Islands
Geneseo Will Have Saloons Despite City Council Vote
Geneseo Illinois December 22 A special meeting of the city council passed over the mayor to proceed on the license issue with a five to three vote. Alderman Gimble supported the decision after the chair ruled out of order. A Friday meeting will consider bonds and license issuance as prohibition supporters pursue court action.
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Geneseo, III
Geneseo
Holt
Gimble Ape
Fidcon Wen
Indoor Baseball League Play At Armory Hall Windsor
Terms Nos 3 and 3 of Company B met for practice last night at the Armory. Difficulty filling all positions led to drafting players from other teams. Last night’s teams included No. 8 with Brown and Schilling among others and No. 4 led by Hinriehsen with Behrens and Eckmann on the roster.
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Company B
Brown
Schilling
Beguha
Stricker
Geerdts
Bergenni Packer
Thordsen
Crissmin
Hinriehsen
Behrens
Fisher
Valerius
Chambus Eckmann
Packer
Holbrook
Wife Kills Brutal Husband Near Cripple Creek
In Cripple Creek Colorado Mrs William Gladden shot and killed her husband at their Requa Gulch home following alleged years of abuse and beatings. Neighbors described a violent struggle inside the house during the incident.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
William Gladden
Requa Guleli
Carnegie Aids School Building Gift to Fisk University
Nashville December 2 Andrew Carnegie will donate a new building to Fisk University in this city. The effort follows a jubilee singers fundraising drive and previous machinery for a throat disease project.
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Nashville
Fenn
Andrew Cainegle
Fisk University
Jubilee
Cigarets Claim A Victim In Rockford Shocking Case
Rockford Illinois December 24 George Beans suffered mind wreck from excessive smoking and was committed to the Ligine insane hospital for treatment as a result of the incident.
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Rockford IL
Grorge
Wes Aanti
Ligine Insane Hospital
Referee Helmick Explains Bankruptcy Law Benefits
Referee in Bankruptcy Helmick praised modern bankruptcy for fairness, noting it protects both debtor and creditor. He contrasted it with state law where creditors rush to attach, often leaving others unpaid. Under bankruptcy, assets are conserved, sold by a trustee, and proceeds shared pro rata. Debtors are discharged, freeing them to restart without constant asset seizure.
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Helmick
Frw
Urera
hMmeelf
Scarlet fever reported in Davenport home
Scarlet fever is reported in the home of Mr. Hilk at 133 East Locust Street. A nine year old daughter is afflicted with the disease.
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Davenport
Hilk
East Locust Street
New Shoe Firm to Begin Work in City
Articles of incorporation for the Kanhbaek Shoe company were filed today in the recorder's office. The firm will engage in wholesale or retail trade in boots shoes rubber goods leather and findings with capital stock of 20000. Nine thousand dollars will be paid in before starting business, date set for January 2. A three member board of directors will govern, and officers named include President John Kunbach, Vice President John Rohl, and Secretary Treasurer N J Nelson.
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Kanhbaek Shoe Company
Recorder’s
John Kunbach
John Rohl
N. J. Nelson
The
Arcorporators
Pastor Receives Salary After Pulpit Service
Denver dispatch reports Rev. Joshua Gravett, after fourteen years in the Galilee pulpit, will start drawing a salary of 1200 per year starting the new year. He has supported his family through the ministry and will receive back pay for prior service.
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Denver
Galilee Rapfist
Joshua Gravett
Encounter
Bag
Bammer
Guy
New Term Opens as Court Nears January
The upcoming term of court begins January 11 with several cases moved forward. J F Whitson’s practicing without a certificate charge was dropped as the defendant left town, while Emma Perry faces trial on receiving stolen property. The O’Brien case involving a son seeking his father’s property may settle tomorrow, with slander charges to be resolved. others await next term.
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J. F. Whitson
Whitson Reed
Kolence
Emma Perry
Bollinger
Cusney
Everett Potter
Tim Os
Jennie Kinney
Arnold Beuthien
Thal
M. Beuthien
Nuit
AP. McGiith
Quaintify
Carrall & Carroll
T. A. O'Brien
Christopher O'Brien
City ticket offices to close for Christmas
It was announced after a joint meeting that city ticket offices would close on the Saturday evening before Christmas and New Year and remain shut until the following Tuesday morning in order to grant uptown clerks an extra holiday.
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Etty Vicket
Jeppe Bierring Adds to Tax List of City
Jeppe Bierring notified city authorities that he has added 6500 to the tax list of property belonging to the late Juergen Johansen. Johansen, who died by his own hand months ago, was found in the river near Crescent bridge. The property includes assets, cash and chattels, and Folwnsen had hidden possessions to avoid taxes.
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Jeppe Bierring
Juergen Johansen
Johansen
Crescent Bridge
Ile
Folwnsen
Judge Philips Gets His Coat Restored
St. Louis report says detectives Rowell and Fresa recovered Judge Tobn F. Philips' overcoat from a pawnshop in Kansas City. The coat, valued at 75 dollars, had been stolen while he sat in federal court and pawned for three dollars. The judge reimbursed the pawnbroker.
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St. Louis
Rowell and Fresa
Tobn F. Philips
Kansas City
Southern Hotel
Japanese Gains In Final Assault Near Port Arthur
London dispatch reports the Japanese capture of the north fort at Hast Xeeuwan Mountain and fortifying works as they push toward Port Arthur. The Lady Mitchell delivered supplies amid snow while Japanese forces prepare a massive, unprecedented attack to seize Port Arthur before the Chinese New Year, with General Nogo seeking 60,000 reinforcements.
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Port Arthur
London
Daily Telegraph
Chefoo
Lady Mitchell
Tsingato
Dalny
Nogo
Japan
Annual Meeting of the United Presbyterian Church Held
At the annual meeting of the United Presbyterian church held last evening the following officers were elected President R H Hauck First Vice President Eman Blair Second Vice President Vanderhagen Secretary W P Worrall Treasurer S McCorke The remarks included a sermon and committee reports A letter from Dr A M Campbell St Louis Mo stated he will visit Davenport January 1st and is expected to secure the church charge
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United Presbyterian Climb
R. H. Hauck
Furst
Eman Blair
His. Vanderhagen
W’. P. Worrall
S. ©. McCork
Res. J. M
Storr
A. MM, Campbell
St Louis
Fr. Campbell
de. Campbell
United Presbyterian Church
Concert at Claus Groth Tonight in Davenport
The Davenport Military Band performs this evening under Claus Groth spotlight. The program includes an overture and selections, with two encores and a mix of marches and waltzes, featuring pieces such as Pique Dame and Jolly Minstrel.
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Claus Groth
Claus Groh
Davenport
Weill
Hotton
Muichatlis
Reeves
Yankee Duudle
City Clerk Collins Breaks Into Poetry
City Clerk Collins recited a garbled verse while delivering a peculiar message to Marshall Mat Ligol about papers. The odd exchange included phrases like Gand morning and Push shesr along With smile, creating a puzzling scene in the town office.
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Collins
Coffins
Marshall Mat Ligol
Perthetic
Constable Rumsey Visits Dentist for Laughing Gas
A humorous account recalls Constable Rumsey undergoing a tooth extraction aided by laughing gas. He describes the dentist’s method and his own reactions from the gag reflex to hours of post procedure giggles, noting multiple fits of laughter during the treatment.
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Rumsey
Severs
John A Feeney Co Files Articles Of Incorporation
Articles of incorporation filed for the John A Feeney Co with a capital stock of 12,000 dollars in 100 shares. Corporators include Tod A Feeney Frederick W Brooks Frank W Ferety Edward Z Wishinger. Directors to be four members. officers listed as President John A Feeney Vice President Frederick W Brooks Secretary Edward J Dighinger Treasurer Frank W Feeney.
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John A. Feunmy
Recorder’s
Mr. Feeney
Grees
Tod A. Peeney
Fredenck W. Bragks
Prank W. Fertey
Edward Z. Wishinger
Bucete of Directors
John A. Feaney
Frederyk W. Brooks
Edward J. Dighinger
Frank W. Feeney
Day and Townsend Open Bowling Series at Davenport Alleys
Last night at Davenport Bowling alleys the first of ten games in a $50 purse between Law and Townsend was rolled. Dan won 816 to 809 as the crowd watched intensely. Remaining matches will be bowled in the upstairs alleys over the week.
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Law
Townsend
Davenport
Dan
Townsend - Townsend
Sigaio
Committee for Turner Masquerade Meets in Davenport
The Turner masquerade committee met in Puener hall last night and heard subcommittee reports. Plans are progressing, promising Davenport a highly elaborate event with a stage committee meeting next Monday afternoon to decide the final play.
Northern Pacific Officials Tour Iowa Route Through Creston
A Northern Pacific superintendent and staff traveled through Creston Iowa on a car special to inspect the Partington route and improve the northern traffic flow. H O Nutt, superintendent of the Iowa lines, led the tour, aiming to streamline operations along the Burlington Road.
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Nothern Pacific
Burlington Road
Creston
Northern Pacific
Partington
Iowa
H. O. Nutt
Ings
Davenport City Council Regular Meeting Review
Davenport city council held a regular meeting with all members present. Protests were discussed on multiple streets, including Sixth Street, Pine Street, and Vine Street, and actions were referred to committees. Ordinances on gas and steam heating pipes, city engineer salary, and street openings were approved unanimously after debates on bids and pay raises.
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Davenport
Histoeh
Crescent Mararoni Company
Jon
O Furth
Filth
Asamet Pasius
Pine
Inurl
Telossoph Rad
Initter Carstensen
Clausén
Ereet
Weot Suecnd Street
Ains- Woith
Uartis
Alhugie
Tus Street
RT A& Boon
Rock Island
North Davens Port
Shermaan Ggien Introdee
Fourteently Street
J. T. Kernel
O Perce
Purcell
WHS
Banquet Honoring New Appointees Delights City Officials
A celebratory banquet honored Lag fjught new appointers and city officials with invited guests. Speeches captivated attendees as the event concluded with a toast to progress and civic leadership.
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Mitnisht
Hipwell Wins Case Against Willis Manufacturing Co
The jury found for the defendant in a suit by Willis Manufacturing Co. against C. G. Hipwell over payment for work performed. The verdict released Hipwell from any payment claim, with Sharon & Donegan representing Hipwell.
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Hipwell
Willis Manufacturing CO
Willia Mannfeering Company
CO. BG
Willys Manufacturing Company
C. G. Hipwell
Mr. Hinwell
Sharon & Donegan
G. G. Hipwel
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Thomas Lawson
Mary
Indsor
Armory Hall
Carnegie Aids School
O’brien
Davenpark
Judge Philips
Citadel
Churce
Constable Rumsey
John A. Feeney CO
Day
Turner
Davenport City Council
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