Christmas Morning Triumph for the Japs in Port Arthur
London dec 26 reports that Japanese forces captured all Russian advanced positions west of Fort Arthur during Christmas morning operations. Observers anticipate further news of Russian isolation at Liaotishan as Japanese forces push toward the last Russian stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogi
Liavtishan
Daily Telegrates
Ai Chbfoo
Port Arthur
Brelungshan
Itseshan
Ipsei
Han
Housanytantun
Giousangeriuol Ord Sisolsatun
Tallachiatun
Aveniles
Wakio
Sre
St Petarshurg
Kevropatkin
Tapinlan
Damages Sought After Missed Train Inquiry
Plaintiff claims losses due to reliance on railway officials timekeeping causing him to miss a Rochester train and suffer business harm. He asserts the railway company negligently failed to depart as scheduled, forcing a later train and resulting delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Shoplifting Charge Filed in Davenport Store Case
Ernest Christman jailed on theft charges from a Davenport department store. Report hints at involvement of several other parties and possible police cooperation in the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Christman
Davenport
Fring
Aur Domarrow
Holiday trade was good with railroads
Ticket Agent Rohm at the Rock Island depot reports a bustling holiday trade as Davenport attracted many visitors for Christmas. While some traveled home after the feast, the city saw its largest volume of business in years. The post office and express services managed the rush efficiently after early preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohm
At. Rock, Island Shye
Masingés
Feland
Davenport
Cotelraye
Taira
Ihiose Eeiahe
Bi Ag
Christmas in Geneseo Iowa noted with family reunions
Special to the City Star reports a festive Geneseo Christmas with families gathering at the Rice home and others visiting relatives in Davenport Davenport and Keewanee. Turkey and chicken priced high at local markets while residents travel for celebrations and attend church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
F. H. “Shinn
Davienport
Fily
Anna Biddison
Morgan Puritg
Davishuas
Geneseo
Arthur Welduin
East Mollne
Moline
Joseph
Sickler
Christus
Iowa City
George Wood
North Street
Charles Holke
Edford
Sprint
Vyrie Ingham
Daven
Sistles
Joseph Roberts
Eugene ‘Howard
Waterxowi
H.R. Taylor
J. F. Goembel
Rockford, ii
Bmrov
Jacob Goemel
Unadulterated Sausages Fails Government Test in Melbourne
A government analyst in Melbourne tests sixty eight samples of pork sausage and finds none that are unadulterated. No sample contains a particle of pork, raising questions about authenticity and safety in the meat supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malbourne
Australia
Rev J Wilson Delivers Powerful Sermon at Bethlehem Church
The Rev J Wilson preached a short morning message to Bethlehem Congregation on the life and death of Christ. In the evening he delivered a powerful discourse stressing the significance of the birth of Jesus and the advent of the Savior foretold by prophets and celebrated by angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yossoray Rav
J. Iison
Bethlehem
Jesa
Wales Ensath
Che
Shing
Arld and All Therein, Its Destruction By Water, Birth, Abrahim Arid, Hlijbe
Gethlehem
Amos
God
David
Juda
Neaple
Pélsrael
Beliieber
Wen
Jos ‘Tor
Lawson's Three Important Papers Rise in Finance War
In Whew Yore December dispatches, Thomas W. Lawson allegedly holds three documents that threaten major financiers. An opponent claims Lawson aims for revenge and money, using a high stake stock jobbing campaign against Amalgamated and others. Rockefeller and Rogers could force a settlement, as Lawson spent about 148000 on advertising and telegraph tolls for his public crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Hae
Desk
Sky
Amalgamated
Bostonian
Jose
Anron
Dawson
Henry H. Rogers
John D. Rockefell
Selhom
Henry H Rogers
Rogers
Ceck
Tawson
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
The Birth of the Son of God and Its World Impact
The passage reflects on paganism’s decline and philosophy’s limits, arguing that only a divine instructor could save humanity. It discusses the birth of the Son of God as a world changing event, bringing joy to heaven and warning devils, with shepherds chosen to receive and spread the message to all mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
Earth
Hell
Gibson Recovery Report Amid Unclear Details
Joan Gibson, reportedly shot by her guardian, is said to be recovering. The article notes she remains in a stable condition with no immediate danger, while legal proceedings for the alleged shooter progress with a preliminary hearing pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Gibson
Hernan Sbuper
Scott
Gibson
George Hermann Breaks Collar Bone in Fall
George Hermann, an employee at Way Clothing, fell while on his way to work last week and broke his collar bone. He was taken to his home for rest and is resting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herman
That Way Clothing Company
Wild
Emily
Christmas Services At The Mission Shine With Gifts
A Christmas program at People's Union Mission drew over 300 attendees including about 206 children. Mayor Philips urged honesty and obedience to the youngsters as evergreen and flower decorations brightened the hall. Santa distributed presents from two tables under a lit Christmas tree while twelve children earned badges and four a five dollar bill for regular attendance. Fred Jote received a special present from the Sunday school and kindergarten division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Union Mission
Philips
Santa Claus
Vail Els
Santa
Clauz
Indergarten
Indergarten’ Iepovtment
Fred Jote
Sunrise Services Held at St Johns Methodist Church
The St John’s Methodist Church held a sunrise service at 6 30 am and a baptism at 10 30 am led by Rev Mr Lennow who baptized new converts. Mrs Bradley directed the choir and the evening services drew a crowded congregation before her resignation. The church planned a Christ centered program at the church on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's” Methodist - Episcopal Church
Lennow
Bradley
Mothers of Mission Will Hold Meeting Wednesday
The Mothers of Mission will hold a meeting this Wednesday at the mission a Wednesday afternoon event includes a musical program and an address by Prof. C. M. Lillie of the high school. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers OF Mission Will
Pedpto
Tlon
Mission
C. M. Lillie
KO Police Court See Plenty of Work for Tomorrow
Davenport crime roundup lists many offenders slated to appear before Judge Fin ger on Christmas Eve. Accused include Jake Erickson for misacth and battery, Join Durney and Dave Thomas for fighting, Kate Torres for imp or life impropriety, Charles McHugh Walter Burney and P T Bennett over a horse blanket dispute, Joe Bealstain for shillet car conduct on a bridge car, Firit Bate Keller and Anna Jennnse WUE for leading irregular lives, Mattie Haney for vagrancy, and Mrs Stapleton for disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollen Court
Jefrge Finger
Jake Erickson
John Owens
Durney
Dave ‘Thomas Wil
Echnnsa
James Allen
A. P. Palliso
Kate Torres
Charles McHugh
Walter Burney
P. T. Bennett
Dunkleberg
Joe Bealstain
Firit Bate Keller
Anna Jennnse
Mattie Haney
Stapleton
Mrs Mae Pownall Dies at Centerdale Iowa
Mrs Mae Pownall wife of Henry Pownall died Friday night at Centerdale Iowa She formerly stewart at Coppham s Bomn and at Soldiers Orphans Home Davenport The funeral is at Centerdale at 1 30 this afternoon Rev C A Moore to lead services Attending are McColister and wife and Mrs Bain Smith matron at the old Orphans Home
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Henry Pownall
Coppham's Bomn
Mee Pownall
Hanya Pownall
Stew ‘Rd
Tus Soldiere
Davenport
Centerdale
Pownall
McMelland Company
C. A. Moore
Eqwards Conngcegattional
Bervices
McCollfeter
Bain’ ‘Smith
Bethlehem Congregational Church Christmas Festival Scheduled
The Bethlehem School Sunday school presents its annual Christmas festival with separate afternoon infant class and 7 30 evening programs. Miss Wittig and Miss Randolph supervise the primary department as the choir and school provide music. A special presents sign will honor scholars enrolled before December 1 under class teachers supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Clace Ty
Gercisen
Wittig
Ramdolph
Tovita
Finance Committee Appoints Jasper as Tax Collector
The finance committee appointed Hemniu Jasper as tax collector, not Mayor Phillips. Jasper was sworn in on 28.4 as a special officer at the Rest, and the mayor says the appointment was committee driven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Hemniu Jasper
John Gibson
Phillips
Jasper
Dow Tam
Snante
Imrest
Iowa Boy After Jeffries Big Match Plan
Iowa report states Frank Gotch, famed wrestler and Burns pupil, announces desire to fight Jim Jeffries. He plans to depart for California for the bout within a few weeks and hopes to meet the champion soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hivinboldt
Frank Gotch
Farmer Burns
Chdiion James J Tntries
Caltson
Crotala
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Tokio
Dalny
Ens Kondratchenko
Ilman
Foc
TEE. Telegraph
Formose
Mukden
Kouropatkin
Chankapa
III
Grace Frost
New York
Arthur Glavre
Lydia Bubeck
Walnut
Newton Barrett
Town City
Jacob Goembel
North Center Street
Louis Siehler
Kevanes
Louis Wela
Anna
Hilda Holstein
Ewanee
James Bo Andrews
Kewanee
Wolls
Jones
Lavine
Charles Lavine
Chinge
Lorraine ’ Church
Fred Buel
Mabel
Cedarburg
Munson
Reig
Fred
Arthur
Sylvia
Britzer
Carte Luther
Manila St
Join Eberty
Rev. Jr. Wilson
Hedéemer
Hung
George Hermann
St.john’s
Methodist
Tdavenporters
Mae Pownall
Iowa
Bethlehem School
Jeffries
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