In Brief News From Davenport and Rock Island
John Cary, assistant city clerk, notes a visitor from Als barelis in the city and a New Year arrival at his home. Marriage licenses were issued to Iglehart of Rock Island and Josephine Absrle of Davenport, Rollaba-Schuck of the Orphrins’ home, and Kotur has moved to Madison, Wisconsin for studies at the University of Wisconsin.
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S “Galeagy
Als Barelis
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Nagel
West Fourth Street
John Cary
Hetle Cary
John
Siit
Iglehart
Rock Island
Josephine Absrle
Davenport
Rollaba- Schuck
Orphrins
Kotur
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Gunshot wound ends suspect in Bowery saloon shooting
In New York a former crime scene on the Bowery reports that William O'Brien, 25, a waiter with a police record, was shot in the abdomen as three suspects were arrested. O'Brien died from his wounds, while investigators pursue the assailants who fled. Police theory notes he was returning from Brennan’s saloon where a prior killing occurred.
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Gary
Robert Brea
Han
Arthur Mallon
William O'Brien
Jomelem
Mallon
O'Brien
Chondel
Obrienan
Bowery
Jdust
Brennan
Belen
Fitz Would Hire Opponent For Big Fight
New Haven Conn Tai 2 Bob Fiteshomans today offered 5000 dollars to the man who would stand up at 158 pounds against him. He said nothing would please him more than a rematch with Jim Corbett. He claimed Corbett generated more press than any two men and mocked Jack Monroe as a boxer. He said Monroe is an imposter and that Corbett does not want to meet him, only talking to bolster a theatrical venture. He offered Monroe 100 dollars a week to be his boxing partner in his play.
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New Haven
Conn
Tai
Bob” Fiteshomans
Jim" Corbett
Corbett
Carson City
Jacke Munroe
Clase
Polster
Monroe
Miners Pay High Price for Hay in Nevada Camps
Freight embargo by Southern Pacific limits shipment into Goldfield and Tonopah except essentials. Brewers seek freight teams to move beer into remote camps nearly 300 miles away across mountains and deserts. About twenty teams plan to leave Reno with hay selling at 25 to 100 dollars per ton, while beer shipments face load refusals.
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N Ton
Southern Pacifc Company
Goldfield
Tonopak
Ufe
Ras
Beer
Nevada
Heno
Old friend gets her money in will filing tale
In White Plains the surrogate’s office uncovered the will of Jane Milne of Youker. The testatrix left her entire estate to her friend Catherine A. Cabill for caring for her, after noting that her father and another relative died when she was five and her brother went to the civil war in 1861.
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White Plains
N. X
Jane Milne
Youker
Catherine A. Cabill
New County Officials Open at Court House Today
New county officials gather at the courthouse for two year terms. Henry B C Duven is the new justice of the peace and begins duties. J G Ball remains at Third Street to administer justice. New county officers include Albert W Hamann county attorney Wm Gruenwall county clerk 2 W McManus county auditor Charles Like county recorder. New supervisors S A Whitson and John Soller will attend the board meeting to approve all officials.
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Henry B. C. Duven
Third Street
Albert W. Hamann
W. McManus
Charles Like
Cotmary
S. A. Whitson
John Soller
Court House
Jackson Day Banquet At Muscatine Reported
Democrats of Muscatine prepare a Jackson Day celebration on January 9 with a banquet in the evening. Henry Vollmer of Davenport is listed as a principal speaker along with other state Democrats.
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Muscatine
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
American Express Stays in Davenport Brady Street Lease
American Express renewed its contract and will continue business in Davenport at Brady street. The Redroads entry line confirms ongoing operation and the lease renewal with W. O. Pat Ram for the property.
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Brady Street
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Ilia Miller Draws Ten Days in Davenport Court
Talis Miller, a chorus girl once at East Second Street town theater, faced vagrancy charges after remaining in Davenport post closure. She later worked for Davenport theater owner Benne, then spent time in wine rooms contrary to the theater's wishes. Manager Binir testified she had not received earned wages. Judge Floger sent her to detention for ten days.
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Floger
Lost Miner Rescued From Sugar Loaf Blizzard
Joseph Sterbent, a 33 year old Austrian miner, wandered four days in a Sugar Loaf blizzard near Leadville. Found unconscious near Rio Grande tracks, he was brought to Denver for treatment. He suffered severe frostbite, exhaustion, and mental confusion, and briefly believed King Leopold could speak by wireless.
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Sugar Loaf Mountains
Leadville
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Funeral for Defunct Bar Sparks Controversy in Lincoln Park
Jan 12 report describes funeral services labeled as a dirge for a closed bar on Freeland Avenue near Saloon Street. Lincoln Park church youth group led the ceremony amid protests by church members and opposition from the saloonkeeper, who claims hardship from the event.
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Orpheus in the Lower Regions at German Theater Repeats
Orpheus in the Lower Regions by Offenbach delighted a Turner Grand Opera House crowd last evening and a repeat was announced for Tuesday. Fletcher Heese as Orpheus, Singer as Eurydice, Schober as Jupiter, and Dittmar, Reese, and the chorus earned praise for performance, wit, and colorful staging under Dr. Radenhausen.
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Greif Col ds Lazative Bromo Quinine Ad Claim
An advertisement touts a cold remedy named Lazative Bromo Quinine by Greif Col ds, claiming it removes the cause. It requests readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of BL W Grove.
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W. Grove
Sister Boniface Dies. Latiner Learns News
J F Lattner advertising manager of Der Demokrat learns his sister Sister Boniface of the Franciscan order has died. Born near Dubuque she led Saint Heart church work in Dubuque and served in St Louis. Surviving siblings listed from Davenport Seattle Dubuque Worthington Cedar Rapids Rochester and other towns. Funeral set for Wednesday in Dubuque.
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Rochester
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Obituary notices from Davenport deaths and services
Obituary notices report deaths of James Gallagher 84, James Murray 33, Owen Murray, 32, and Lovie St Onge 5. Gallagher funeral at 1 o'clock Sunday. Murray funeral at Sacred Heart Cathedral. services and burials at Calvary and Oak Grove cemeteries. Details indicate cause and residence on LeClaire Street and related family survivors.
Husband's Frenzy Ends In Fatal Train Tragedy
Hemphill of DeSoto fatally harms his wife near Carbondale when he drags her to railroad tracks and a speeding Central train, about fifty miles per hour, cuts both to pieces. authorities report the couple had earlier fled from home and argued over drinking.
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Til
Birk
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Bill
Carbondale
Twelve Little Girls Wed in Lycoming County This Month
In Williamsport and Lycoming County, twelve young girls married within a month. Licenses went to brides mainly under 21, including two under 16 and two at 17. Each couple appeared before the Register and Recorder with parents approving the licenses.
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Williamsport
Jon
Lycoming County
Mor tentén Returns From Omaha Amid Bond Claim Uncertain
Lincoln Neb Feb 2 Peter Mortencén state treasurer enters second term but returns from Omaha without a personal end as required by a recent supreme court decision. He may resign and assign his claim to the office.
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Tan
Peter Mortencén
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Omaha
Andrews Tells of Railroad Building in Polk County
In the New Year’s edition of the Des Moines Register and Leader, Lys Andrews recounts Polk County’s railroad history. He covers early transit attempts, bonds, and lawsuits tied to the Mississippi and Missouri Rail line and its eventual sale to the Chicago and Rock Island, plus later court cases and embezzlement tied to the era.
Guaranteed Cure for Piles With Hi-Hazo Ointment Ad
A drugstore promoted Hi-Hazo ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding types. It promises a refund if not cured within six to fourteen days.
Pin telescopes intestines headlines Nashua hospital record
Harry P. Healey of Chicago former bell player, hospitalized in Nashua after an operation revealed his intestines telescoped to fifteen inches. Surgeons removed the affected portions and joined the ends, but Healey died shortly after. He had swallowed a pin with a heart-shaped interior that he coughed up last Monday. The case is described as unparalleled by the surgeons.
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N. HL
Inn
Harry Pb. Healey
Chicago
Bell
Nashua Hospital
Healey
Sa Jong
Skeletons Found Hidden Under Kentucky Bridge
A report from Jan. 3 states three coffins with skeletons and a decomposed body were found beneath a bridge over the White Deer, near Ken tucky Avenue, after dark. A crowd gathered as authorities investigated the scene and secured the area.
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Heir Disputes Over Jacob Lawson Estate Told in Brooklyn
A California dispatch says Jacob Lawson who died at his Brooklyn home on Boylston Street left about 1.5 million dollars and a jewelry set. Edward J. Lawson, a Stockton furniture clerk, has claimed heirship and says the estate may approach 1.5 million. James Stewart Lawson, a Brooklyn attorney, disputes that Edward is a brother and notes their father never lived in Augusta Maine. Edward is said to have left home nine years ago after a family quarrel, served in the Spanish American War, and was last heard from in St Louis before going to California. The brothers hope to locate him and ensure his care if he returns.
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Sthckfan
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Augusta
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Irks' strike halts phones in Goshen region
Independent telephone workers struck at 4 PM Friday with 9 lines sabotaged from Elkhart to Goshen. Girls refused to work under J. K. Johnston of Lexington and associates accused of tying up the service in this part of Indiana.
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Hanford’s drama success mix fuels Davenport visit
The article notes limited dramatic successes with few failures, praising Charles B. Twen ford for not bowing to sensationalism. It highlights Mr. Hanford’s steady ventures, urging audiences toward classic plays like Othello and Taming of the Shrew, and mentions season profits funding future productions. Davenport engagement set for Saturday amid gloss of confidence and mutual trust between company and audience.
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Davenport
Play Without Properties Beaumont to Lake Charles Incident
Beaumont Texas reports the Sher Jock Holmes company, touring with a baggage car carrying scenery and props, arriving in Lake Charles. The company failed to unload the baggage car, delaying the show that used many props and could have run with minimal scenery in a small venue. The mishap disrupted the tour after the train departed.
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Hermit Seeks 46000 Fortune From Probate Court
Soazaph Neville, a disheveled hermit from Arizona, arrives in Phoenix to claim a rumored 46,000 fortune before the probate court. He says he has long been separated from a wealthy English family since 1880 and is 62 years old.
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Pulp Duty Aids Paper Trust Amid Tariff Clash
New York Jan 2 The New York Herald discusses pulp tariffs that favor a paper trust. It argues that rising pulp and paper costs push writers and publishers toward protected Canadian woodlands while opposing reciprocity with Canada. The piece alleges duties were designed to deter competition and to promote a free paper market only by harming foreign imports.
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Securing Leases for Gas Oil on Farms Near Kansas City
In Jackson county east of Kansas City two men are active, seeking leases on farmland along the county road. Wells and prospects exist in the Little Black area with oil fields already showing activity. Seekers offer a percentage on minerals and a tenth barrel of oil from the land, proposing a three year lease for operation.
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