Verdict in Coroner Inquest on 1904 Boiler Explosion
Coroner's jury returns that water deficiency in the boiler of engine No. 1965 on the C. R. T. & Paratr losd line caused the fatal explosion near Dutchman's Grade on December 18. Testimony shows water level six to seven inches below crown sheet. experts cite lack of water as the cause. Names cited include Moses Calhoun as engine EHR and witnesses Anderson, Daly, Cunningham. inquiry also touches engine No. 1465 and prior incidents with similar verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hreman Kinney
C. R.T
Paratlrosd
Scott County
Iowa
C. Endeatorn
ED Davis
H. Dickel
Tur
Samie
Moses Calhoun
Ehr
Rock
Durbin -Grape
EMID
Etnfeldt
GRUBE
Charles Anderson
Round House
Natiel Yards
Seventh Avenue
Moline
Moses Calhoon
Calhoun
Euler
William’ P. Daly
Fifth Avenue
Rock Island
Aise
Teon
J DW. Cunningham
Valley Tunellog
Valley Junction
Davis
Jack
Moua
Relatives Seek Man Who Visited Davenport
Mayor Phillips received a letter from Dean Mason, Deputy Consul General, asking for the present address of John Strudarski, who emigrated to Davenport from near Bromberg, Germany sixteen years ago. The letter requests any information on his current residence or where he went from Davenport, offering a certified reply under official seal if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Bertin
Lenin
Davenport
John Strudarski
Rome
Bromberg
Germany
Standarski
Standeraki
Dean B. Mason
Nabstedt Boys Win Scholarships and Leadership Honors
Arthur Wabstadt, son of Jacoby Nabstedt, won two $100 Philips Exeter Academy scholarships as a first-year student at Nabstedt. Harry Nabstedt, MIT student, was named president of his class.
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Arthur Wabstadt
Jacoby Nabstedt
Philips Exeter Academy
Nabstedt
Harry Nabstedt
Tke Messachusetts Institute of Technology
Bia
Fx Deven
New Trust Company to Be Formed as American Trust
Articles of incorporation are being drawn for four new trust companies and will likely be filed tomorrow with the county recorder. The organization known as the American Trust Company is expected to be among them.
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NEW Trust
American Trust Company
Independent Malting Co Buys Wittrock Saloon
F E Wittrock filed a deed with county records conveying all personal property from his saloon at 1207 West Third Street to the Independent Malting Company. The consideration named in the deed is 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Malting CO
Wittrock Saloon
F. E. Wittroch
Colmty Recorder
West Third Street
Independent Baiting Company
Drunk men face ten days to sober, court tells tale
Dave Thomas and John Dirney appeared before Judge Finger charged with disorderly conduct after admitting they had been drinking. Both men were reminded of the penalties and ordered to ten days to sober to reflect on their actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Thomas
John Dirney
Judge Finger
Plain Drunk in Court After Severe Intoxication
A man named McCarthy appeared in police court claiming heavy drinking. he admitted being as intoxicated as in ten years. He was assessed a fine of $1 and agreed to pay during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Ie Labrtain
Christine Nigat
Police Court Appearance Surprises Recurrent Defendant
In police court a defendant known as Kate appears frequently, with associates including Fudge Pinger and Dracnutionary Teague. The case details are unclear but she returns to stand trial, drawing attention to the ongoing legal proceedings and repeated appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Kate
Fudge Pinger
Delegates to Pioneer Bankers Prepare for January Conclave
The Bankers Pioneer association held a late night meeting at the Hibernian. Officers were elected including Governor Dr. Sheldon P. Hewids and Past Governor W. H. Kane. Four delegates were chosen to attend the January congress, with the general conclave set for January 19 in Davenport. Delegates from across the state are expected, with venue plans to be announced. The main agenda is amendments to the constitution and by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers, Pioneer Association
Hibernian
Bali
Sheldon P. Hewids
W.H. Kane
Walders
H. A. Skabey
C Osborn
Inez Benson
Conela
Siddon P. Hewi H. A. Shelley
S. Jack
Bessie Sommers
Associaton
St” H
Bewin
Jovat
Davenport
Ten days for stealing blanket in police court
Walter Bennett P F Bennett Hugh and Barney McHugh faced police court for stealing a $230 blanket from Lunkelberg on Harrison Street. The blanket was found in Ed Binder's saloon room, with clear doubts about authorship. Indirectly linked, Pieger sent the pair to sell it for two days each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Barney
P. F
Bennett
Hugh
L. ‘Lunkelberg
Harrison ‘Street
Indre- Pieger
Woman Attends Church at 104 Years Old in Poughkeepsie
A 104 year old Poughkeepsie woman followed her habit of attending church on Sundays. She woke after tea and toast, slept until noon, and spent the afternoon in bed while neighbors delivered greetings and gifts. Her husband asked if she wished to live to 105.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pougleons
Dee
Mary
Shepard
Poughkeepsie
Somnbony
Rock Island Trains Delayed on Main Line
Train delays reported on the Rock Island main line during the morning hours. Officials cite unspecified factors as causes, with service interrupted between key junctions. Local riders advised to expect longer travel times and check for updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Minds Division
Weather and court damage sweep across multiple towns
A storm era brings damage to the court house in Knox SPARKE County and widespread outages. Blizzard conditions hit Omaha and western Iowa with near zero temperatures. Ardmore reports an 85 degree drop, snow and wind intensify. Chicago endures sleet, rain, dense fog, and transit delays as icy trains stall on the loop and Northwestern Line.
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Chicago
L” Owl
Weather Helps Carriers Handle Christmas Rush
Lula Postmaster notes good weather aided carriers who worked without gloves and handled extra Christmas parcels efficiently. Most undelivered items are promptly claimed, while registered mail requires extra entry work. Normal operations resume soon, though New Year’s rush will follow, with calendars and greeting cards from businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula
Poste Five
Criiers
Quiet Bankruptcy Court Delivers Summary Dismissal Threat
In Muscatine David P. Miller creditor protests the discharge of the bankrupt, Judge McPherson orders Neilsen to post $25 security for costs within fifteen days or the protest will be summarily dismissed. Olaf Neilsen estate to be sold by trustee Bourdin at ten, covering building material and three vacant city lots. most assets tied to mechanics liens, leaving material and land as sole value for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Miller
Triatee Bourdinet
Olaf-Neilsen
Smith& Relra
Neisen
Jasper to Furnish Bond in Court Today
Feeman Jasper was arraigned in Justice Hall's court this afternoon on a shooting charge against Julia Gibsons. The case was continued to January 1901 with bond set at 2500 dollars and attempts to furnish bond were noted as ongoing. F D Letia appeared for Jasper.
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Jasper
Bond
Feeman Jasper
Justice Hall
Julia Gibsons
Gibson
Hall
Inaper xi
F. D.letia
Con Murphy Reappointed County Attorney Assistant
Con Murphy, long time assistant county attorney to Fred W. Neal, is reappointed by A. W. Hawana the newly elected county attorney. Known as Con, he has been an efficient officer and his reappointment is regarded as well deserved.
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C .H.murphy
Fred W. Neal
A. W. Hawana
Con
Two Divorces Filed in District Court
In district court Clara Waeder sues Louis Wagner seeking divorce and child custody and requests to resume her maiden name Clara Popp. Bertha Nickels sues Frederick Nickels claiming cruel treatment and separation and asks to restore her maiden name Bertha M Eckhardt. Both cases set for January term.
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Clara Waeder
Louis Wagner
Iimself
Clara Popp
Bertha Nickels
Frederick Nickels
Bertha M Eckhardt
Shoplifter Fined and Jailed in Davenport Case
A young man described as an embezzler from a Davenport department store could not pay his fine of $25 and was sent to jail for ten days by Justice Hall. The case, tied to a Christmas mob Morality incident, saw the implicated party reprimanded and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fristman
Davenport
Justice Hall
Dan
Wetle
Range Company Sues On Promissory Note for Judgment
ARange Company sues on a promissory note seeking judgment from the court. The case cites an amount now around 101.92 dollars, with historical reference to 1897 and a claimed total of about 107.43 dollars. The plaintiff requests the court to render a judgment for the above amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soning Martin Gualten
Kellar and Johnson Before Judge Fluger Todax
Lafe Kellar and Alusa Johnson faced Judge Fluger Todax charged with leading improper lives. They could not prove an alibi, and testified in court. A cash bond of 1249 was posted as part of the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Kellar
Alusa Iohnson
Fluger- Todax
Thos
Late
Aafia
Mob Fight Lands Two in Davenport Jail
James Allen, a man described as very colored, and H P Pellico a saloon bartender near the Davenport theater on East Second street in Davenport, got into a fight. Pellico was found to be the aggressor, Allen claims he fled to an ice chest to escape a mob. Judge Finger jailed Pellico for thirty days and Allen for ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
H. P. Pellico
Davenport Theater
East Second Street
Davenporr
Allen
Davenpore
Pelilon
Alea
Family Trouble The Cause in Police Spark
Mrs John Stapleton faced disturbing the peace charges after a domestic dispute centered on her mother-in-law living in the home. The complainant testified about ongoing trouble over the mother’s presence, while John Stapleton claimed he asked his mother to leave. Judge Finger released the defendant on payment of costs, and John arranged funds to end the disturbance, intending to resume domestic life.
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John Stapleton
Spark Godey
John
Jeniste Released From Custody This Morning
Autor C Teneste, a young man who pleaded guilty to forgery and received one year in the penitentiary, was released today as state executive officials arrived. He had been out on bail for most of the time since his arrest several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autor C. Teneste
Governix Curomins
Jeneste
Sumberland Gun Club Meeting Tonight
The Cumberland Gun Club will meet tonight at headquarters at Third and Green Street. Officials consider two possible shooting grounds at Grand Island and Schuatz Park but have not chosen the official site yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumberland Gun Club
Cumberland Gunlub
Third and Greenstresta
Grand Island
Schuatzen Park
Ten days in jail for vagrant who won’t leave
James Dounelly appeared in police court on a vagrancy charge. Judge Fimger ordered him to move to Davenport, but he did not comply. The judge said ten days in jail was required to force him to leave Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dounelly
Tyrahence
Davenworth
Fimger
Davenport
Men face charges after assault on car conductor
Joe Bantstain and Fred Robertson appeared in pollen court on charges of assaulting David Colbert, a car conductor, during a Friday night incident near The Ridge bar. Bantstain was accused of punching Colbert in the face, breaking his nose, while Robertson’s role was noted as abusive conduct.
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Joe Bantstain
Fred Robertson
David Colbert
Bar
Neil Seeane
Banistain
Cotherr
Fl Jaya
Pusiazane
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