Davenport Sugar Company Incorporation in Davenport
The Davenport Sugar Company articles were signed by Melzar J. Rag al Bruce J. Seaman Albert L. Mossman Martin H. Mueller John L. Phillips Ambrose P. McGume and Adolph F. Stoltenberg. The plan is to build and operate a beet sugar factory in Davenport Iowa starting January 2 1905 for twenty years with a capital stock of 800 000 shares at 25 each. Directors include Rag al Seaman Mueller Phillips and Stoltenberg with officers Rag al president Seaman vice president Mueller secretary. The article outlines real estate holdings loans and by laws and notes contracts and early farming outreach for beet production. Construction expected to begin by April 1905 with a large factory complex and workforce, aiming to produce about 25 million pounds of sugar annually from 5,000 acres of beets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Sugar Company
Melzar J. Ragal
Bruce J. Seaman
Albert L. Mossman
Martin H. Mumller
John L. Phillips
Ambrose P. M'Gume
Adolph FH. Stoltenberg
Davenport
Iowa
PORST
Melzar J, Hagal
Bruce T. Seaman
Albert T.man
Martin H. Mueller
John
Phillips, Amberguire
Adolfh Stoltenberg
Meezar J. Bagar
Saugh T. Seaman
John BH. Phillies
Martin BH. Mueller
J. W Shaman
Bruce T. Seeman
Scott County
Clinton
Cedar
Muscatine
Rock Island
Agitcultural College of
Ames
Chas F. Saylor
Agricultural Department
United States
Department of Agriculture
Eastern Capital
Iti
Scott
Doctor Hoefle Injured By Street Car At Noon
Dr Hoefle was badly hurt when a street car struck his horse and bogey at Iowa and Fifteenth streets around noon. He suffered a severe head wound and chest pain, was taken to Dr DeArmond's home for dressings, and later removed home for further examination. The horse was severely injured and taken to Chandler's veterinary hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Haeple
Tri-City Railway
Iowa
Fifteenth Streets
Iowa Street
Fifteenth Street
DeArmond
Hoefie
Interesting meeting at Davenport Academy of Sciences
The Davenport Academy of Sciences held its regular monthly meeting in the curator’s office. Donations were received, ticket sales for lectures surpassed previous records, and about $161 remained after expenses. A committee was formed to explore creating a separate science section with regular meetings for young members.
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Academy OF Science
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Curatae
Academ
Jaon
Arr
Ihe
Oconnell Sues City For 500 Damages In Davenport
Daniell OConnell sues the city of Davenport for 500 in damages claiming that street runoff washed soil into his property on the west half of lot 7 in block 7 of Hildreth's pilot in East Davenport. He states he is blind and seeks the stated amount as compensation.
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Daniell O'Connell
Davenport
Plaintff
Hildreth
East
Permit Issued for High School Building on Eleventh Twelfth
F G and BR J Classen have obtained a permit to erect a high school structure on Eleventh and Twelfth between Harrizon and Main streets, with an estimated cost of 250 006 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G
BR. J. Classen
Harrizon
Orpheus to Be Presented With New Scenery in Davenport
Davenport theater goers expect a pleasant surprise as Turner Grand presents Orpheus in the Lower Regions with special costuming augmented orchestra and new scenery. Mrs Singer, Mrs Reese, and Miss Dengler headline a large cast as Orpheus and Eurydice, with Offenbach’s music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Margaret Stiger
Manny
Burydice
Orpheus
Jone
Barydice
Singer
West
Thes
Rud
Reeso
Dinner for Poor Children at People's Union Mission
More than 500 children were served a good dinner at the People's Union mission this afternoon. The serving began at 2 o'clock and lasted over two hours as children, divided into groups of fifty five, filled the hall and dining room, with flowers provided to cheer the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Union Mission
Benjamin Barr
Bert Brockett
Spencer Howe
James OC. Howe
Marion Howe
W._C. Hayward
Anna Johnson
Helen Miler
Rose Hansen
Anne Goff
Ste Stinner
J. B. Young
R. Morgan
Eleanor’Lee
T. W. Carter
NM. C- Crosky
Ernst Wenzel Receives Buffalo Meat for Friends
Yesterday Ernst Wenzel collected eighteen pounds of buffalo meat from Pierre, S.D., to serve tomorrow to friends at the corner of Third and Hartison streets. He paid a per pound price plus $1.20 express charges, with the total reflecting substantial value for the local meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Wenzel
Piarre
Watch Night Services at Second Presbyterian Church
Watch night will be observed at the Second Presbyterian church this evening at 10 o'clock. There will be a sermon by the Rev. Matt R. Law, followed by several short addresses. The meeting will adjourn after the New Year has been ushered in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Matt R
Lyter
Handwriting Experts to Examine the Ballots in Denver
Denver voters face a sweeping supreme court order opening all Denver ballot boxes and scrutinizing registration lists and campaign expenditures. Two handwriting experts will be appointed to detect fraudulent ballots, with the inquiry overseen by a mix of Republicans and Democrats and funded equally by both sides. The decision heightens political tension as Democrats claim fraud while Republicans claim the opposite, and the legislature can halt the probe at any time.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Court
Adams
Gabbert
Tityand
Meyer Speers
Speer
Wilton Smith
Fair Weather For Tomorrow In Western Canada And Southeast
Weather summary notes cold in western Colorado and parts of the Southeast with mild conditions elsewhere. Emonton Alberta sees 30 degrees. 40 degree isotherm crosses southern towns. Pacific slope has general rains with heaviest dewatures in California. eastern stations west of the Rockies report showers. Central Valleys clear. barometers highest in the Southwest, but low pressures in the Rocky Mountains and far north. lake region records lowest readings.
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Colorado
Emonton
Alberta
Pacific
California
West Gulf
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Qountain
Lake Region
Health Reports Show Diphtheria Cases Rise Across Cities
Health Officer reports from St Paul and Spokane show seventy seven and ninety nine diphtheria cases respectively in November. Davenport records indicate a decline from 1901 to 1904, with yearly totals of 75, 95, 53, and 31 cases, suggesting Davenport's sanitation is among the strongest in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Spokane
Davenport
United States
Federal Building To Close For New Year Observance
Federal offices will close for New Year observance. The post office remains open for general delivery from 9 to 1 3. weather observers will conduct routine checks, with limited hours at the local office.
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United States
Sidaya Fockadad
Davenport Men Enlisted in Army During Year 1904
Davenport residents account for twenty enlistments in 1904 as reported by the local recruiting office. A list of Davenport men and their assignments includes Arthur Hawley at Stevens Ore coast artillery, Jan 1. Jan 11 John H Thomson to Ft Leavenworth Kas. Richard J Little to Ft Leavenworth Jan 28. and others through Dec 16 Claude G. Comnahan assigned to Columbia Battacks Ohio.
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United States Army
Clas
Davenport
Arthur Hawley
Stevens
Ore
Coast Artillery
Shas. L. Concannon
Jefferson Barracks
Jobn H. Thomson
Ft. Leavenworth
Kas
Rishard J. Little
Joba
Heickel
Pettersan
Barracks
Ghas
BR. Sickler
Maren
Jefferson Barracty
George Earl
Fr. Thomas
Walter I. St. Onge
Ft. Stevens
Claude A. Nichols
Gre
H. Roy Lynch
Frank Hindson
John H. Schramm
Balse Barracks
Tate
Samuel Hessler
Buk
Wm. Senn
Stevens Ore
Harry EB
Stowell
Alfred Jacoba
Ft. Warden
Wash
Andrew Hope
Albert C. Chambers
First Cavalry
Fred E. Swanson
Claude G. Comnahan
Columbia Battacks
Ohio
Suit Against Ella G Bushnell Hamlin Heads to Court
Miss Mary Harrah states that Nellie Devere sues Ella G Bushnell Hamlin and Trident Publishing Co to settle a civil claim. The case, involving Chertie and Mary Harrah, appears destined for an out of court adjustment today with no connection to Trident Publishing Co.
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Mary
Harrah
Ies Star
Nellie Devere
Ella Gy Bushfiel
Rintin
Trident
Antisfy
Sila Clafrard
Tzilent Publishing Company
Ella G. Bushnell-Hamlin
Chertie
Last Suits Filed at the Court House
Several suits on notes and promissory actions filed in court. Cases include a $417 note dated March 25, 1895 with interest, claims against Dondvin Commission Company and Charles P. Evans & Co. for $78, James J. Boyle amending suit against Armour Packing Company for damages, and a judgment ownership dispute against George W. Baird with damages and fees totaling $473.51 plus interest. Other filings include promissory note ownership by Lila W. Parker and R. E. Lindsay, and a equity case regarding alleged inhuman treatment with custody, plus costs and damages, filed May 14, 2003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Moby
Willam
Alber, Huber
L. Dunkelberger
Dondvin Commission Company
Charles P. Evans & Co
Plaintif
Che
A. P. McGuirk
Ciigrney
James J. Boyle
Armour Packing Company
Peal
Armour & Co
Joseph Henry
Attorner
McGuirk
Charles WL Mirby
George W. Baird
Geruut Trust Co
Jeus Lore Priesl
Lila W. Parker
R. E. Lindsay
Det. 1, Inc
Ask Riterners
R. B. Lindsay
SF. Smith
Mary Falmer
Petitles
Ml Equity
Lucian Palmer
Har
Uction
Williams Tieupidus
John Brockman to Perform at Ottos Big Concert
John Brockman will play at Otto's big concert Sunday afternoon in Turner. The program, prepared by Prof. Ernstitta, features an oboe solo by John Breckmann of Davenport, who has appeared with opera companies including the Sultan of Sulu troupe. The New Year program includes overtures, waltzes, selections, and the oboe solo as a highlight.
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Ernstitta
Turner Vil
John Breckmann
Breckmeno
Tha ‘Sultan of Sulu
Sweepstake shoot set by Cumberland Gun Club on New Year
A Sweepstake spot will be given by the Cumberland Gun Club on New Year's Day. The shooting will commence at 2 p.m. The event may be the list shoot held on the old grounds as preparations are made for the club's new range at Grand Isle.
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Cumberland Gun Cil
Grand Ishi
Davenport City Council Special Session Action on Weighmaster Bonds
Davenport City Council held a brief special session with Mayor Phillips present. The committee's report was approved, Bert B. Willey’s bond as weighmaster at the Setond and Parry scales was approved, and Max Roege’s application for weighmaster at those scales was denied.
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Davenport
Phillips
Allgimea
Bert B. Willey
Setond and Parry
Max Roege
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Davenport Sugar Co
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DR. Dearmand
May
Turner Grand
Davenport German Theater Company
Mrs. Singer AS
Eurydice
Presbyterian ‘Church
Yealth
Federal
Company
John Brockman
Otto
Pait
Merch
Liebt Cavalry
Soppe
Hupgurian Panysis
Topint
Rand
Reblu Ui Figatiens
Kale Kear Jenerspire
Obue
John Hrerémann
Pi, Patt
Patt
Waldauzet Gilop
Davenport City Counc
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