James T Powers Stars In San Toy At Burtis Opera House
James T Powers headlines the San Toy musical comedy at Burtis Opera House on Thursday December 29. The cast includes George K. Fortescue Margaret McKinney John Peachey and others with a 56 member chorus and a special orchestra. Elaborate scenery and authentic Chinese costumes from Sun Kim Ling Co. enhance a tale of a Mandarin who disguises his daughter as a boy to evade the emperor and win her freedom.
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Burtis Opera House
John ¢. Fishes
Fisher
James’ T Powers
America
Imede
London
Powers
Hoyt
New York
Augustin Daly
Daly
James Lewis
Hit
Mr. Tisher
George KK. Fortescue
Margaret McKinney
John Peachey
W. L
San ‘Loy
Proka Pong
Emperor’s Palace
Pekip
China
Sun Kim Ling & Co
Xen
Fragmented passable drama note from 19th century play
A garbled OCR item references a play titled This is the only argubi zation and mentions figures like the emperor and Dagitsh levers. It notes locations such as New York City and Boston, with commentary on Mr Fisher as a key performer, but the exact details are unclear.
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San Toyeharis
Sin Toy
Ity
New York City
Boston
Land Otters
Mx. Fisher
Famous Meteor Is Sold to Ward for National Museum
A 184 pound meteorite weighing metalrich, valued for its nickel and iron composition, was bought by Henry A Ward of Chicago for about 2000 dollars after a two year lawsuit. The meteorite, a rare ecolite, fell near Bath Furnace Kentucky on Nov 13 1902 and will join Ward Coonley collection in New York.
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Chicago
Tiger
Henry A‘ward
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Bird Ward
Feld Columbian Museum
Bath Couty
Stowe
Ward
St. Petersburg
Ward-Coonley
Salvation Army Thanks Davenport for Holiday Help
The Salvation Army of Davenport extends thanks to Davenport residents and Scott County farmers for supplying food coal and clothing for the poor and for a Christmas dinner. Plans initially called for 500 dinners but 700 were served with 490 enjoying the Christus dinner and 149 baskets distributed along with fifty bushels of potatoes. Dozens of donors provided groceries and goods. bars contributed cash and in kind items while Tri-City Railway Co supplied car tickets for children and the elderly to return home.
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Salvation Army of
Davenport
Scott County
Petersen’s Sons
Phoenix Milling Co
H. C
Berding
Baumann's
Third Street
Schrader
Tri-City Railway Co
New Ulm Trial Opens in Murder Case
The trial of Dr G R Koch for murder of rival dentist L A febhardt began yesterday as the state seeks to prove an eyewitness, Asan Brooks, saw the killer through a transom and would recognize him. Brooks testified at the coroner’s inquest that the murderer was unknown to him, while the defense aims to establish an alibi.
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New UN. Minn
de. G. R. Koch
L.A. Febhardt
Asan Brooks
Webber
Brooks
Rome wireless telegraph demo shows successful test
In Rome on December 1905 a demonstration of the Artons' crude telegraphy system linked Rome and Sar ing proving an electromagnet message cannot be diverted from its point. King Victor Emmanuel witnessed the test and endorsed the claim of secure transmission.
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Rome
Dec
Saring
Poiat
Victor Emmenuel
Lee Line to build two steel-hulled boats for river trade
Memphis Tennessee December 28 The Lee Line will start work immediately on two first class steel-hulled steamboats for the St Louis and Cincinnati and Ohio river trade. The vessels will feature light draft design for operations at low river stages. Contractors are named to meet specifications for the project.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lee Line
St} Tours
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Umbrella superstition leads to small court fine in saloon
Fred Rueffel raises a spring umbrella in Dallenbach’s saloon triggering an assault claim. Dallenbach swats Rueffel, Rueffel arrests, and in Justice Rothewig’s court the pair discuss superstition. Rueffel fined one dollar plus costs. Dallenbach discharged after costs.
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Warner
Dallenbach
Fred Rueffel
Juster
Warner “Dallenbach
Éaldon
Harrison Street
Lissiilonn
Fred
Lis
Dallembach
Rueifel
Roddewig
Tillenbach
Fragmentary grocery list items and notes
A jumble of food items and partial phrases including three raisined seed mixtures, 10 Ibs of canned goods, peas, mustard sardines, baked beans, and mentions of beverages. The readable text resembles a rough inventory or test note with many garbled words and missing context.
Bettendorf Christmas Visits and Family Gatherings
Local residents share holiday gatherings and visits. Dr Louis Stokes and Mrs Johanna Kahl are mentioned among relatives. Families including the Grants, Messers, Dugglebys, and Schveis exchange Christmas at home, with guests from Missouri and Aurora.
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Frank Woods
Mary Wells
Henrydokte
Johanna
Kahl
Grant
Pittie
G. Messer
Red Jere
Bew Messer
Christman Atunerk
George Ashford Tod
Rana
Mes
Will Duggleby
E) Stark
Germauie
Willy
Meer Grant
Mie
H. E. Burgess
Emil
Mre
Grants
Mabel
Leslie Hobertson
Busaa Nod Dusenter
Newell
Aurora
Gladden
Wil) Schvei
George Hofinson
Clinton
Carrie Bissman
Borneninn Tamliy
Farmers Insurance Annual Meeting Notice 1904
Annual meeting of directors and members of the Scott County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company to be held at the court house on Wednesday January 4 1904 at 4 oclock p m. Secretary Spellettich notes this notice.
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Scott County Farmers’ Anutual Insurance Company
Court House
Spelletich
Will Press War Against Pulajanes in Samar
Washington dispatch reports General Henry T. Allen, chief of the Philippine Constabulary, will press the war against the Pulajanes in Samar after a savage outbreak. It notes delays from wrecked coast boats and isolation of Oras and Dolores, with reinforcement plans and coordination with General Corbin.
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Washington
Henry T. Allen
Pailippine Constabulary
Samar
Wright
Philippines
Tutt
Cor ‘bin
Phiippines
Stet
Corbin
Oris
Delores
Oras
Dolores
Eastoast
Allen
Constabulary
Manila
Sind
Bucklen's Acquaint Silve Sold At Frank Nad Jer's Drug Store
A garbled ad claims Bucklen's Acquaint Silver is best for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. It reads as a desperate plea from a family driven to desperation near civilization. Customers are directed to the local drug store for purchase.
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Bucklen
Frank Nad Jer
Deag
Lawsuit Over Forest Reserve Land Title Worth Sixty Thousand
Attorney J C Campbell and Jobe A Benson sued by Mrs Mollie Conklin of Berkeley to recover title to lands valued at 61,000 in Tulare Modoc counties and in Nevada Oregon and Washington. Property alleged to be tied to government scrip issued in exchange for forest reserve lands. Defendant Thomas B Walker named as lumber floater from Minneapolis. Charges hinge on a dispute among original owners over joint tenancy.
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Oakland
Gal
Campbell
Jobe A. Benson
Lyna
Mra Mollie’ Conklin
Berkley -To
Tulare
Modoc
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Thomas B. Walker
Fisionaire Lumber
Minneapolis
Man Burns Found in Sand-House at Frisco Tailway
Vita Grove St. Louis man James Maloner, reported missing, was found burned to death in the sand-house of the Frisco Tailway in this city this morning near the depot. The body was discovered around 1 o'clock by employees, still burning when found.
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Vita
Grove
James Maloner
St. Louis
Heia
Embloyes
Princess Louise-A death by own action rumor
London December 27 reports from Wehna claim Countess of Montigraso formerly Crown Princess Louise of Saxony expelled from the country after attempting to see her children may have died by suicide near Venice. The reports are unconfirmed and widely doubted.
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London
Wehna
Montigraso
Louise of
Saxony
Venice
Gotch friends aim to start boxing career in San Francisco
Humboldt report claims Frank Gotch plans to train in San Francisco with Hia McCoy for a boxing match with Jeffries in six months, a move seen as speculative by Humboldt friends. Elsewhere Miss Lillian Wudgu married Edwin Westby of London, a union linked to prior engagement to John Young and a disputed securities case.
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Humboldt
Frenk Gotel
Notch-As
America
Tur San Frantisco
Hia McCoy
Ita Jefmes
Cone
Saw
Frank
Gotch
Jeffries
Foo
Anciita
Golch
Hackenschmidt
England
New York
Lillian Wudgu
John W.young
Afaire
United States
Edwin John Westby
London
Mat Uese
West Thirty-third Street
Edward Burniogburm
St Mark's Church
East Tenth Street
Westby
Eaid
Herman
Continental Trust Company
Trust Company of the Republic
Young
United States Shipbuilding Company
Europe
Adams Writes To Miners After Election Victory
Centralincent Governor elect Alva Admng sent a conciliatory telegram to miners and replied with a letter praising the workers. He notes a bitter fight against corrupt influence and a vast corporation, claiming the people’s victory and the supremacy of law. He asks for moral wisdom to do right for all citizens.
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Mines of
Peabody
Morning fire destroys hotel in Duluth incident
Fire at a Duluth hotel on December 27 forces 65 guests to flee at 3 30 AM. Authorities suspect arson as the origin for the blaze the fire follows a history of similar incidents since 1871. Two theater companies were housed there and escaped in night attire using blankets and street clothes. Firefighters saved life and property though furniture valued at 25000 and stock losses around 19000 were reported.
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Deluth
Minn
James Hotel
Dydetess
Real Estate for Sale Near Farnam and Loenst Streets
Real estate notes list multiple vacant lots and building sites with taxes paid and features. Mentions a 600 S-rnem cottage near Fourteenth Vine, hardwood, level lots, corner parcels, near park, and modern homes nearby. Several prices and locations are partially garbled but indicate multiple parcels for sale with tax paid and shade trees.
That Throbbing Headache Pills Heal Sickness Quick
Dr. Kings New Life Pills claim to banish headaches and nervous heart ailments by purifying blood and boosting health. Thousands endorse the remedy sold by Frank Näeier in Deugeist for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Frank Naéler
Deugeist
Danger in Samar Has Passed
Cable from Governor Wright in Manila reports the Samar uprising near Dolores and Ormoc. He notes losses of detachments, coastguard mishap, and reinforcements by General Allen and General Corbin as troops are directed to stabilize the area amid difficult monsoon access.
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Waorhington
D. C
Test
Wright
Manila
Dolores
Samar
Qurbin
Orna
Samer
Feley
Bant
Ores
Allen
Constabulary
Corbin
Senator Antenell to testify before grand jury
Portland Ore Dec 27 Senator Antenell and possibly Congressman Hermena will testify before the United States grand jury on charges that may have been made against them. Assistant U S District Attorney Heney leading the investigation said Senator Stuewen would be allowed to speak in the afternoon, but it was unclear if Congressman Hermann would testify.
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Portland
Ore
Antenell
Hermena
Xuty
United States Grand Jury
United States District Attorney
Heney
Stuewen
Congresaman
Des Moines Describes Messenger Lottery for Electoral College
A 19th century notice explains that names for messenger duty to the electoral college in Des Moines will be drawn from a hat. The practice, used four years ago, assigns the messenger to carry the lawn vote to Washington. The Tower electoral college will convene in Des Moines on June 8.
Balluef and Snider Address Line Noted
Partial OCR shows Balluef and Snider with phone 292 and address 208 Main Street. Details incomplete. cannot determine full entry but records an association and contact point.
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Main Street
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James T. Powers
BIG Company
WM. Joens
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Hatter
Brady St
Salvation Army
Porterhouse
Frank A. Martin
Second St
Bettendorf
Phat
Forest Reserve Land
California
Padge Coast States
Princess Louise
Philadelphia Woolen Mills
West Second Street
Lillian Judge
Shipbuilding Trust
Adams
Colorado
Empties
Loenst
Farnam
Fourteenth Fund
Melaz Central
Mitchell
Hermans
Gand
Fortland
Messenger
Tota
Electoral College
John Griebel
Utica Ridge
Baumbach
Chas, Schick
SM Main St Tel
Sb View
Davengort
Iowa
TriCity Heating and Supply Co
W. Hi Hender
Hygeia
Deverport
Hongiong
R. Bretscher Shoe Company
West
Second
Balluef & Snider
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