Capture of Fort on Bibling Mountain Opens Port Arthur Defenses
Tokia dispatches describe a protracted assault ending in the fall of Ashlung and Rihung forts after 11 hours of heavy fighting. Japanese engineers detonated tunnels, creating breaches as 500 Hussyans and other troops pressed the line. Russian garrison withdrew by Thursday morning amid fierce bombardment and counterfire.
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Ebarapet
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Licotie Mountein
Chingkekao
Port Dainy Sey
Yangthuban
Keekwan Mountains
Biaotie
Etse
Antse
Yangthubsa Hul
St. Petersburg
War Office
Rihiung
Keekwan
Oysra
Shahke River
Teliintun
Chihslangtun
Shulmten
Weflintue
Home In Illegal Possession Battle Filed in District Court
Attorney F Cooper filed two petitions in district court for Elmer Bradford alleging George Groth forcibly took possession of a house built for John Logue, forcing Bradford out. Bradford, leasing Logue’s farm for ten years, faced Groth moving in during his absence and serving a three day notice to vacate. Bradford seeks possession confirmation and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Cooper
District Court
Vna
Elmer Bradford
George Groth
John Logue
Q Bradford
Groth
Bradford
Howse
Rau
Deed of Conductor Fox Charms Friends in Rescue Tale
The TriCity Railway praises Conductor Fox as a hero after he rescued a small kitten from oncoming wheels near the track. Spectators report the animal leaped onto the trolley car after the rescue, and Fox has been singing a quirky tune since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
TriCity Railway Company
Stone
Bobo Cat
Carter
Man Marooned on Ice Near Illinois Shore
Rock Island police were called to Crescent Bridge yesterday afternoon by a report that a man was marooned on the ice near the Illinois shore. He had extricated himself by crossing the ice to the river's own bank.
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Rock Island
Crescent Bridge
Imell
Big law firm to begin work in Davenport soon
A new firm named Salinger Scott and Theophilus is organized in Davenport with Benjamin F. Salinger of Carroll, George W. Scott, and William Theophilus. Salinger will divide time between Carroll and Davenport, handling major state and federal cases, while Scott handles criminal work and Theophilus oversees corporate real estate probate and general offices. The firm will be housed in Union Savings Bank Building, in rooms formerly used by Dr. Maiddieton.
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Davenport
Salinger, Scott and
Theophilus
Benjamin TF. Salinger
Carroll, Ia
George W. Scott
William Theoplutus
Salinger
Carroll
Garrell
Benjamin S. Salinger
Supreme Court
Jona
Knights of Pythias of Jews
National Republican Committee
Ioiwa
Iowa
Geo W. Scott
William
Oward County
Oward County and ¢Tice
Scott County
Union Savings Bank
Chulding
Malting plant injury suit seeks damages over defective machine
George Wenger sues Independent Malting Company for 10008 dollars alleging injuries from a malting machine at the melting plant. The petition claims the reverse lever failed due to defect, causing the machine to run and crush his arm on April 1st, leaving long term disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin & Petersen Today
Maing Company
George Wenger
Maling Company
Thiefeutenty Company
Menger
Isuness
Mouges
Foreclosure Sought On Mechanic's Lien In City Suit
Albert Millman files two suits against GC H Nielsen Independent Malting Fritz Homann T W McClelland E D Pre Davenport Foundry and Guat Kuehleke claiming a mechanic's lien on masonry work at a building remodel. Part payment made, balance 142 dollars, seeks foreclosure and other just relief. Ruymann & Ruymann represent plaintiff.
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Albert Millman
GC. H. Nielson
Independent Malting Company
Fritz Homann
T W McClelland Company
E. D. Pre
Davanport Foundry and Machine Company
Guat
Ruymann
Plantaff
Drowning Rumor Says Two Men Lost on River Ice
Reported drowning of two men near Crescent bridge unfounded after investigation. Three young men crossed to Iowa side. one returned and said companions fell through ice and perished, then there was conflicting word of a harsh tussle but survival of the other.
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Crescent Bridge
Mlinoig
Iowa
Ft Ia
Illinois
Lumber suit seeks $3794 for materials furnished
The T. F. Smut Lumber Company files two mercantile claims against W. G. Steinhauer for lumber and material supplied for a building on Northwest Davenport owned by W. C. Steinhauer. Ambrose P. McQuirk represents the plaintiff in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Smut Lumber Company
Merchane
W. OG. Steinhauer
Davenport
W. C Stombhauer
Ambrose P. McQuirk
Sn H& Claim
Suit on Mortgage Involving Babbe Property
The sheriff brings a suit for foreclosure of a mortgage on property owned by Fred Babbe and Auguste Babbe of Pleasant Valley township. The note was for 1125 dollars bearing interest from January 1, 1904. Plaintiff A B Cuero also seeks 92 50 on the mortgage and related costs, with Carroll and Carroll representing the plaintiff.
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Anl
Tofay
Fred Babbe
Auguste Babbe
Pleasant Velsey Township
A.B. Cuero
Carroll & Carroll
Plaine O
Suits Filed Against S F Smith In District Court
Two cases filed by Chamberlin and Petersen claim notes unpaid. Anna Wilkinson sues on two notes dated 188?, 1892 totaling 5600 dollars. R White sues on a note dated 1903 for about 6000 dollars. Plaintiffs seek judgments with interest and costs.
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Chamberlin & Petersen
F. Smith
Anna R Wilkinson
Whait
R. White
Sunt
Defendant Files Motion for Default in Furniture Case
The Knostman Petersen Furniture Company defendant files a motion for default arguing the plaintiff’s petition fails to show entitlement to relief and alleges the plaintiff cannot prove a right to recover. Attorney Wm Hoersch also submits a demurrer asserting the petition lacks valid basis and the plaintiff is not free from negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knostman Petersen Furniture Company
George Wanznilseafust
Knostman-Petersen Furniture Company
Wm. Hoersch
Depew Will Seek Six Year United States Senate
Chauntey Mitchell Depew of New York will seek reelection to a six year term as U S senator from New York. Gov Odell announced after Republican conferences that Depew will be the party's candidate, with former Gov Black withdrawing. The caucus of Republican legislators is expected January 10, followed by election January 11 and ratification January 16.
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New York
Chauntey Mitchell Depew
United States
Thomas Platt
Fifth Avenue
Odell
Republican State Committee
Frank &. Black
Troy
Depew
Black
Bleck
Newburg
Republican Club
Ten
Gov
Blick
Biack
Reinstatement of Clo Glucose Case
Frank Dawson sues Glucose Sigur Reding campus seeking 10002 damages for injuries at the glucose plant on May 7 1904 claiming a permanent foot injury from a pulley incident. Case previously dismissed without prejudice. amended petition renews action for trial or renewal of claim.
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Frank Dawson
Glucose Sigur Reding
Dawson
Bemmy
Dawson Ely & Buah
Blum's Witness Fails Him in Preliminary Hearing
Peter Blum appeared in Scott County Court for a preliminary examination on robbing Davenport Jewelry two years ago. A postponed testimony from an auctioneer named Arnold failed to identify Blum. Hall bound Blum over to the grand jury in $500 security, but he cannot post bond and remains in county jail.
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Peter Blum
Justice Hairs Vourt
Davenport
Arnold
Abel
Nicelet Avenue
Minneapolis
Blum
Justice Hall
Grand Jury
Hiis
Scott County
Reading Room Hours Announced for New Year's Day
Librarian Makce from the Datanport public library announces New Year's hours for the reading room. The room will be open Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and on Monday January 2 from 9 to 12 noon for reading room only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Makce
The
Datanport Public
Ibrary
Public Library
Suit Filed Against Glucose Sugar Refining Co
Charles Goerton files a lawsuit in the clerk's office claiming permanent injuries to leg and face from a machine break at Glucose Sugar Refining plant on June 18, 18d. He alleges faulty machinery caused the accident and seeks damages of 10000 dollars. Case set for January term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goerton
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
Gtueose Sugar Refining Company
Cout
Juniors of Turngemeinde Have Christmas Party
The Davenport Turngemeinde juniors held a Christmas celebration at Turner hall with about 500 youths present. Physical Director Reuter led the march in, tables groaned with treats, and a Christmas tree ceremony followed. Gustav Donald addressed the children before gifts of candy bags and fruit were distributed.
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Davenport Turngemeinde
Turner Hall
Reuter
Turngemeinde
Maryland
Gustav Donald
Davenport Council Rejects Appraisers Report on South Street Protests
Davenport city council met to consider protests against opening South Street. Three protesters argued the appraisers undervalued damages at 630, while landowners Korings warned of loss of seventeen acres valued at 31,000 an acre. City Attorney suggested reappraising. aldermen voted to reject the report unanimously and may appoint a new board if the project proceeds.
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Davenport
Ogden
Mathes
Phillips
South Street
Davie
Collins
A. W Hamann
Boring
Aicu
Korings
Hamann
M Sharon
Otten
Pohlman
Wershness
Theunen
Alderman DeArmand
High School Team to Meet Alumni in Armory Game
This morning at the Armory the Sevenport High School basketball team will play the alumni squad. High school players have worked hard this week and aim to beat the former students. Lineups include Schon, Hinrichsen, Lemon, Holbrook, Preston for the high school. Webb, Foster, Fisher, Valerius, Sunderbruch for the alumni.
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Armory Hell
Sevenport High School
Otta
Hinrichsen
Lemon
Holbrook
Preston
Webb
Foster
Fisher
Valerius
Sunderbruch
Suit Filed to Collect Promissory Note From Edna Morris
H. J. Witt through attorney Jaac Petersberger sues Edna Morris formerly Edna Rabbit for collection of a promissory note for 107 dollars with 10595 dollars interest. Note dated November 7 1908 due six months after date.
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H. J. Witt
Jaac Petersberger
Edna Morris
Edna Rabbit
Unknown Hero Rescues Women on Railroad Tracks
An unseen man saved two women from an oncoming Milwaukee freight train near Frear and Brady streets. The hero obscured by anonymity vanished before thanks could be offered, leaving locals grateful for the timely intervention.
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Frear
Brady Streets
Milwakes
Perry Street
Front Street
Milwaukee
Nero
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Rehling
Chingkakso Fort
Chingtao
Changtan Fort
Tri-City Railway Co
Hitten Prom Cay
Iowa Shore
Theophilds
Style OF
NEW Partnership
Union Savings
Feorge Menger
Albert Milleman
Eim
W. C. Steinhauuer
S. F. Smith
United States Senate
Party Harmony
Inabie
Furnich
Will Mak
South
Sebert
Armory
HT. Witt
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