Prisoners of War Will Be Very Few Around Port Arthur
TOKIO JAN 3 Japanese forces took forts around Port Arthur after Russians released them. Most defenses destroyed and ships blown up. Russians to return home under parole with side arms. Midshipman Elisorich says inner works wrecked and harbor blocked. Report of 5,000 fighters inside Port Arthur denied. about half ill or wounded, few to become POWs. Surrender talks held at Eagle's Nest over banquet table. czar rumor of assassination in Vilna unverified. czar likely to return to St. Petersburg soon.
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Tokig
Port Arthur
Russia
Stoessel
Che Foo
Elisorich
Reis
Eagle’s Nest
Admiralty
Rojestvensty
Fort Arthur
Vladivostok
Rolestvensky
St Petersburg
Lis
Minsk
United States
Eastern Star Initiates Install Officers at Davenport Temple
Davenport chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an officer installation in the Masonic temple last evening with Mrs. A Bush as installing officer and Mrs. Herzog as installing marshal. Retiring matron Mrs. A G Bush received a past matron’s badge. officers installed included Worthy Matron Mrs. F L Bills and Worthy Patron A B Catterall. other roles filled by Mrs. Martha B Melville, Mrs. Frank Kaneard, Miss Mary Binson, Miss Parley, Mrs. Hert Brockett, Mrs. B Leutge, Mrs. C W Neal, Miss Lid Vogey, and Mr. Ramsey.
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Davenport
Order of the Eastern Star
Rooma
Masonic Temple
A. Bush
Herzog
A. G. Bush
Pla
C. W. Neal
Lydia
Ada Barrette
Fll Bills
A. B Catterall
John Hage
Martha B. Melville
Frank Kaneard
Mary Binson
Miss Parley
Hert Brockett
T. Herzog
B. Leutge
Miz
Lid. Vogey
Louis Block
Bentinel
Ramsey
Motion for more specific statement in Henry Vinese case
Attorneys for the defendant George W. McQtus Ryn and Alfred Parsons filed a motion for a more specific statement in the Henry Vinese v. C L Remsey case. Judge Bollinger overruled the motion on the first count and sustained none of the other grounds.
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Henry Vinese
C. L. Remsey
George W. McQus‘Ryn
Alfred Parsons
Bollinger
Lovey Travis In Police Court For Hall Fight
Lovey Travis, described as a girl with a dark face, faced charges in police court today for a brawl at Lahrmann's hall during a masque ball. Dressed as an Indian squaw with feathered headgear and a wig, she testified an insult prompted her to strike another girl, receiving fifteen days in custody to serve.
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Lovey Travis
Lahrmann's
Lovey
Assignment of Anthony Biel Approved by Court
The court this morning approved the assignment of Anthony Biel to his creditors. F A Cooper served as attorney for the assignor.
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Anthony Biel
F. A. Cooper
Man Pleads Guilty In Police Court Case
Charlea Conrad faced a police court today and pleaded guilty to an immoral act involving Rae. The defendant, listed as E38, was fined and sentenced by Judge Hinger to penalties for the offense.
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Charlea
Conrad
Rae
Uife
Hinger
News of surrender creates sadness in Paris circles
Paris observers react to the Port Arthur surrender with somber commentary in official and social circles. French papers debate the naval impact and its effects on General Kourasmikin and the northern Japanese reinforcement, with some forecasts urging readiness for wider European implications.
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Paris
Victory at Port Arthur Sparks London Praise for Japanese Army
London crowded with praise for the Japanese victory at Port Arthur. Officials and diplomats analyzed reactions as Admiral Stoessel’s defense and General Stoessel’s surrender drew admiration. Hayashi echoed belief that the fall could influence peace prospects, while Russia vowed to continue the war.
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Offeia
Diplomate
Stoegsel
Russar
Russia
Port Arthur
Pohlewsky-Kozrel
Berkendorff
Legation
Hayshi
Party of Great Brita
Tokio
Havaslu
Coghniie
Japan
Stoessel
Hayashi
Gupemats
Marquis Ito
Sai
Manager Hayes Returns From Three Eye Meeting
James Hayes returns from Peoria where he attended the Three Eye league gathering to work on a schedule and the Rockford franchise dispute. Salary limit discussions are anticipated with the usual promises not to exceed it. Davenport and Rock Island repeatedly complicate the scheduling.
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James Hayes
Peoria
Rockford
Davenport
Rock Island
Supervisors settle matter of Meek estate
County officials approved bonds of all officers. Ed Berger, county auditor, against Armenia Meek as executrix of Christian Meek estate was settled. The county sued about 1000 dollars for aid rendered. settled with the estate paying 250 dollars. Property is located in Muscatine county.
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Docker County
Frank T. Logan
Wilson
John Soller
Leonard Wdischer
Henry Stoltenberg
Ed Berger
Armenia Meek
Christian Meek
Musca Tog County
Alibi Claims Help Evidence In Stone Throw Case
Herman Overhoft appeared in police court charged with throwing stones at Schrader's store on Second and Brown. His mother testified he was with her until after 5 PM helping buy Sa for a church festival, then delivering papers. The judge released him, noting the alibi and lack of proof of others tormenting Schrader.
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Herman Overhoft
Schrader
Second
Brown
Overhoff
Hila
Knights of Father Matthew Elect Officers and Plan Programs
The Knights of Father Matthew held their installation as officers last evening and a smoker followed. The order is progressing with growing membership. A committee was appointed to arrange several winter programs.
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Knights of Father Matthew
Fall of Port Arthur Sparks Unified War Outlook
Berlin reports the Port Arthur surrender marks a new war phase freeing Nogi’s army for Mukden, easing Japanese anxiety and emboldening attack on Kouropatkin. War notes say Port Arthur’s defense saved the Russian army, with some papers predicting the second Pacific squadron recall and others praising both sides' courage. Financial circles claim Russia can fund ten more years of war, keeping the new loan viable despite the setback.
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Berlin
Port Arthur
Venera Nogi
Mukden
Kouropathin
von Pustan
Vladivostok
Far East
Gaedke
Tageblatt
Kouropatkin
Russia
Plumber Inspector Report For Davenport City 1904
The Davenport city plumbing inspector's annual report for 1904 lists work completed, including 80 plans accepted and 20 liens/fixtures notes. It reports numbers of inspections, tests, and various fixtures installed such as 592 water dosets and 712 sinks, totaling fixtures installed and a total business value of 2811 dollars.
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Davenport
Lewes
Knights of Columbus Ball Invitation Issued in Rock Island
The Knights of Columbus of the three cities invite members and their ladies to a ball at the Industrial hall Rock Island on June 1. The event is a pure society affair and no nonmembers will be admitted.
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Knights of Columbus
Rock Island
Order
Indications Japan Will Propose Peace to Russia
A London dispatch cites a vague statement from the Vatican press and reports from diplomatic circles in St Petersburg that Japan may offer terms for peace after Port Arthur’s fall. Terms reportedly include Japanese control of Saghalien, a protectorate in Korea, cession of Port Arthur with discretionary retrocession to China, and an international board governing Manchurian railways with indemnities to Japan.
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London
Port Arthur
Russia
Japan
Saghalien
Corea
Fort Arthur
China
Manchuria
Petersburg
Jan
Roosevelt
Persian Gulf
United States
Nicholas
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Order OF Eastern Star
Tudge Hollinger
Lovey Travis Will DE Good Indian
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Kourasmikin
Sime
Europe
Baysashi
Nogi
Stoeasel
Hayes
Council of Chiefs
Lad
Russin
Washington
D. C
Tan
Kogorn Takhira
War Office
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Russo
Stoessal
Kondrachenko
Fock
Smirnoff
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