Omaha Board Probes Police Chief Donahue Graft Claims
The Civic Federation held a two night inquiry in Omaha into charges that Police Chief Donahue protects criminals and fails to arrest or prosecute. Testimony centered on Donahue’s handling of stolen property, a gambling house, and dealings with a local gambler, with witnesses detailing alleged promises and interference affecting investigations.
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Jay
Real
Lee
Bernstein
WisselEivic Federation
Dennison
Lewa
Calvin Shevcliffy
Barker
Cole
Sam Horowich
Horowich
Midsiand
J. J. Dunn
George Burkier
Donlye
Minneapolis
Tina
Bief
Donahuec
Allie
Clark Jewel For Sale By 316 Brady St
A Clark Jewel at any season of the year is a commodity which is almost indispensable. A meal can be prepared on short notice on CLAHH JEWEL, especially in the morning. It does not exceed ten minutes when breakfast is all ready. For Sale by 316 Brady St. Both Phones 85.
Turkey gifts for Tri City and Bettendorf workers
Employees at Tri City railway and Bettendorf Metal Wheel Works will receive turkeys as year end appreciation. At the wheel works young men will get slaves instead of sturkers.
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Tri-City
Bettendorf
Candled Eggs Fall Five Cents Market Drops
Market prices show candled eggs down to two and a half cents and five for one cent seeks, with rabbits cheap at fifteen cents for two. Ordinary wholesale poultry and produce listings follow, including butter, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and various grains and live stock prices across local merchants.
Quarrel Between Workers Ends in Bleeding Skull Injury
Hamilton Dec 23 Frank Anderson and Clarence Belt, construction workers on the Miami University women's dormitory, quarreled this morning. Belt allegedly struck Anderson on the head with a brick, fracturing his skull and causing injuries likely to prove fatal. Belt escaped.
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Hamilton
Frank Anderson
Clarence Belt
Miami University
Anderson
Furnishes Clew In Cheyenne Mountain Murder Case
The Cheyenne mountain murder mystery advances as police pursue a suspected gang. Mrs Eton Ape, owner of mining interests, supplied clothes and sparked fresh leads while a girl seen with a German man is sought. Chief Reynolds notes a telegram from Atlanta asking for a description of the girl found on the mountain.
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Cheyenne Mountain
Mre
Eton Ape
Chayenne Mountain
Big City
Ban Wil
Jack
Hine
Cripping Creek
Reynolds
Ball
Atlanta
Diamente Lands In Great Finish At Local Track
The Anish of Mamertte won the feature race in a dramatic finish, with Diamente finishing strong to claim second. Weather was clear and track fast, with Diamente at 1 to 1 betting and Heiter Honey the heavy favorite finishing well back. Other notable runners included Pacific Revel and Crown Prince Edinborough as crowds watched a brisk evening of racing.
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Mamertte
Heiter Honey
Pacific Revel
Crown Prine Edinborough
Nanon
HL Verrio
Scepter
Plea
Dr. Long
Mad Mullith
Ivierlude
Corry Santa
Gupirante
Tramotor
Valuable Pearl in Oyster in Philadelphia Hotel
Edwin O Wood of Flint Michigan, chairman of the Democratic state executive committee, found a gem worth over 100 dollars inside an oyster at the Hotel Hanover. A bystander offered 150 dollars, but Wood declined and planned to have it mounted for display.
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Philadelphis
Edwin O. Wood
Flint
Mich
Ubut Commonwealth
Hanover
Wood
Mt Victory contractor dies by his own hand face financial troubles
In Davenport Town an outbuilding death is reported as a Mt Victory contractor T H Patrick of Mt Victory reportedly died by suicide using a strap. His wife discovered the body amid reports of financial strain and illness. Authorities note limited partnership filings involving F Genlinger and W Kerker, with the business to continue as Tri City Butter Co under new arrangement. Kerker contributed funds as the sole special partner.
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Mt. Victory
Wheacon
Tohn Patrick
Poblic Notier
FY Genzlinger
Grand Avenue
Davenport
Town
W. Kerker
Ridge Avenue
Aveppert
Sharein
Wholegate
F. Genzlinger
Prietor
Tri-City
Brtter & Beg Co
Kerker
Tows
Genzlinger
Kurker
Davenport Seals Sealed Proposals for City Sewers
The Board of Public Works of Davenport Iowa invites sealed proposals for sewer construction described by detailed alignments from Locust Street to street and rail lines. Bids due 2 PM Thursday January 1st 1896 with checks of 1000 dollars and bid sureties required. City Engineer Thomas Murray notes plans on file in City Hall.
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Davenport
Iowa
Boat of Public Works
Chicago, Milwauken & St. Paul Rallway Company
Lord Street
Sala
South Avenue
Kady Street
Lhence
Bragy Street
Garfield Stratt
Garfield Street
Garrison H Street
Garrison Street
Section 3
Township 8
Cnrain
Marquette Street
Fort South
Bretton
Sihinch
Davenport Bank
Phiderahall
Ciay
City Counel
Thomas Murrat
Cty
Oak Lane street improvement tax hearing scheduled
Public notice announces that Oak Lane Davenport has been excavated and paved from Lochiss street to High street. The city engineer’s plat and cost report are on file for inspection. Objections to the plat and tax assessment must be filed with the City Clerk by January 7 at 7:30 p.m. and the council will hear and decide them before levying the special tax.
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Oak Lane
Davenport
Worth
Lochiss Street
High Street
Ais
Ely
Edward Collins
Holiday Rates Excursion Fares to East Points
The G R 1 P railroad offers one and one third round trip fare to all points east of the Nissmud river for holiday travel. Tickets on sale January 25 and 26, 1902 and January 3, 1905 with return by January 4. Information at City office Brady Street or Depot ticket office corner Fifth and Main.
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Brady Street
Vantage
McCullough Black
Daverport Merisaxe Loan Co
Brown
East Third Street
Hunt Wolves Get Rabbits In Farce Wolf Hunt
In December over 290 hunters participated in a chaotic wolf hunt with a large crowd and miles of terrain. The event ended with no reigners reported as foxes were unseen and 1460 rabbits were said to be killed.
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Peiicot
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