Silences of Love and Home Rule for Cities in Missouri
The piece discusses the primacy of silence in deep human connection and the value of shared spiritual experience between lovers. It shifts to Missouri politics, debating home rule for city police appointments, the balance of power between mayors and the governor, and how reform may unfold in Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Folk
Dissouri
St Louis
Senate
Dermaretic
Ilinois
Chivaco
Springfield
Chicago
York
New York
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Thair
Kansas
City
Collier's
New Year Resolutions by Floyd TD Rate
A fragmented verse piece listing dwindling resolutions from ten to one with quirky line breaks and stray phrases. It blends observations on fate, wealth, love, and religious reflection as a year begins, touching on life’s turnings and a closing toast.
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Floyd TD
Big Man
Insinuation over restaurant sale sparks terse exchanges
The dialogue reveals Biggs implying the sale was forced by financial pressures while Diggs questions the motive for disposing of the eatery. Biggs admits prior earnings but cites poor health as the reason, prompting disbelief over the decision.
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Biggs
Diggs
Siege of Port Arthur Compared to Troy
Gen Miles praises the defense of Port Arthur as divine in its endurance amid continuous artillery and mine fire. He notes the siege’s grim losses, the fall enabling Japan to position Baltic forces, and calls it a severe setback for Russia while Admiration for the garrison and generals remains high. A separate ad fragment offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a money reward claim.
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Boston
Mass
Nelson A. Miles
Douglas
Port Arthur
Biles
Troyre
Andar
Japan
Russia
Miles
Tolstoy Urges Czar Reforms in Dying Letter
Tolstoi writes to Emperor Nicholas from years past urging liberal reforms in Russia. He condemns autocracy, demands rights for workers, free movement, education, and conscience, and calls for rulers to act in accordance with divine duty for the good of the people. The Timits plans publication tomorrow.
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Loufou
Timits Tomorrrow
Leo Tolstoi
Nicholas
Tolstoi
Rus
Russia
Count Tolstai
Central
Africa
Count Holstot
Theodore Thomas No Worse May Recover
Chicago Jan Theodore Thomas was reported in much the same condition after a serious attack. Physicians and the nurse said the crisis has not come yet and the patient is gradually improving though pneumonia remains a risk. Family and doctors hold cautious hope for a restful night.
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Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Thomas
Thomas Agi
War Still On Says Cassini Reaffirms Russia’s Resolve
Washington January reports Cassini the Russian ambassador in Washington reiterates that Port Arthur’s surrender would not alter Russia’s course. He states Russia will pursue the war to its end and that temporary setbacks only spur a final victory, despite no official news of surrender.
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Pall
Port Arthur
Washington
B. C
Count Cassini
Ras
Portb Arthur
Russia
Gillant
Port Arthur Victory Sparks New Year Joy in Tokio
News of Port Arthur’s fall floods Tokyo with celebrations and newsboys crying extras. Fireworks, processions, and red flares light the city as officials and soldiers toast the surrender. Reports note heavy Japanese losses and a likely collapse of Russian defense after key fort losses.
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Port Arthur
Tokio
Jan
Cty
Principel
Japan
Nogi
Stoesuul
Port Arthur Surrender Rumor Stirs War Talk
Washington dispatch reports Count Cassini denying surrender of Port Arthur yet acknowledging uncertainty. He estimates Japanese losses near 190,000 and notes Russia will press on with the war, while no further official details are provided.
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Washington
Tan
Port Artur
Cassini
Port Arthur
Ladviesa
Port Artin
Simpson College professor marries Gertrude Kephart
Prof Alexandray Wimsiie head of vocal department at Simpson college wed Miss Gertrude Kephart daughter of Captain and Mrs Jamie Kephart in Wenster Jan 4. The union surprised society as the couple had been close friends for years and the marriage was unexpected.
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Wenster Git
Alexandray Wimsiie
Simpson College
Gertrude Kephart
Jamie Kephart
President Semple Endorses Dr Agnew Remedies
The president of a Washington installment company reports long suffering from heart and nerve issues. After specialists failed to provide lasting relief he was induced to try Dr Agnew’s Cafalvint Powder and Dr Agnew’s Heart Cure. He credits the products with rapid improvement.
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D. T. Semple
Washington
Watt
Hubinger seeks $233,990 damages in telephones case
In Keokuk Iowa J C Hubinger sues John A Andrus Bonu Thorpe Thomes Peebles and others over ownership changes of the Migsixaipp Valley Telephone Co alleging a conspiracy to seize the property valued at about $304,000 and asks for an accounting and judgment for the sum plus security details cited in the long petition. The defendants claim no fear of their legal position.
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Keokuk
J. C. Hubla-ker
Inquity
Aggainst John A. Andrus
Bonu & Thorpe
Thomes Peebles
Adne
Migsixaipp! Valley TelePhone Company
Hubinger
Nike
Peebles
Asa ‘Loan Braver
Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel S. Thorpe
Minn Reapelis
Jobe E. Andrus
Chorpe
New York
Wife i
Des Moines Saloon Licenses Expires in Mass Closure
In Des Moines on January 4, sixteen saloon licenses expired and were not renewed. Principal owner B F Parker announced withdrawal from retail saloons, though about twenty five outlets remain. City revenue loss tallies about 14407 to the state and 4800 to county with total loss near 15200.
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Des Moines
B. F. Parker
James Brenton
Fo Maly Parker
Genewal
Parker
Tes Moines
Ciy
Cty
Kansas Banks See Rise in Number of State Banks
Topeka Jan. 4 The State Bank Commissioner reports more banks in Kansas for the year with an increase of seventy. Beginning the year with 502 state banks, the count rises as new charters are sought and existing institutions expand. The commissioner says capital stock divested from new incorporations is down, while banking business is strong.
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Topeka
Kansas
Tucker Murder Trial Begun in Cambridge Mass
Charles L Tucker of Anburndalé was arraigned to answer a charge of murdering Misa Mabel Page at Weston on March 31 1904 His counsel asked for a view of the premises Tucker favored the idea but wanted no presence Miss Page age 40 was killed at home Clues suggested self harm but later evidence showed murder He was arrested then released and later rearrested and jailed
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles L. Tucker
Anburndalé
Misa
Mabel Page
Weston
Mase
Tucker
Pust
Miss Aenge
Packer
Capt Johnson Re-elected Leader In Maquoketa Company
Maquoketa January 5. Company M held an election and re elected Captain E G Johnson and Lieutenant George M Johnson. Captain Johnson, now the ranking commander in Inwa since the appointment of Captain Thrift of Cu buns, has long served. He led his company to Cuba during the Spanish war and is noted as a top tactician keeping the company at high efficiency.
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Maquoketa
DIES TO PLEASE GRAND DUKE IN ARRESTING SCENE
A war dispatch recounts a dramatic incident as Grand Duke Vladimir berated a station worker for late arrivals. The man collapsed and died from heart disease. An officer then killed a mary with his sword after an officer stood and cried. The grand duke reportedly ordered the officer's killing.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Vladimir
Mary
A Poem About Peggy In A Low-Backed Car
A fragmentary poem praises a girl named Peggy seated in a low-backed car while suitors and love stir nearby. It blends martial imagery with courtship and nostalgia, culminating in a vow of marriage and affection. The narrator prefers Peggy’s companionship over wealth, imagining a future with Father Mahar blessing their union.
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Peggy
Sity
Phat Petey
Jas
Ana
Tegey
Knoxville editor and state senator J. L. McCormick dies
Knoxville Iowa resident J. L. McCormick long served as veteran soldier editor and politician dying at home. He organized Civil War units in Knoxville and edited the Knoxville Express from 1865 to 1878 before launching and leading the Marion County Reporter. A Democratic leader, he also served in the state senate. his son H. T. McCormick is the county attorney.
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Knoxville
J. L. McCorrick
Marion County
McCormack
Knoxville Express
Marliin County
Nis County
State Senate
HT. McCormick
Merion County
Union Savings Bank stockholders meeting notice
Annual meeting of Union Savings Bank Davenport Iowa for election of nine directors. Meeting at bank office Wednesday January 11 1905 polls open 10 oclock until 12 oclock noon. H Bartemeyer president cashier informed notice.
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Union Savings Bank of
Davenport
Anid Bank
Polis
H. Bartemeyer
Wid Hecei Presidant
Stockholders Meeting Notices From Davenport Banks
Residents read notices for Davenport banks announcing stockholders meetings to elect directors for the coming year. First National Bank and Davenport Savings Bank set Jan 1905 dates, with times 2 to 4 pm, at respective offices, names of presidents, and locations listed for each institution.
SLOCKHOLDERS MELTING OF DAVENPORT TRUST DIRECTORS
Shareholders of the Davenport Trust Company Davenport Iowa will vote for next year s directors at the company offices corner of Second and Main on Monday January 1 1905 polls open from 2 to 4 p m John Dow Henry C Struck president secretary
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Davenport Trust Company
Davenport
Ofce
Polig
John ¥. Dow
Henry ¢. Struck
German Savings Bank stockholders meeting announced
The annual stockholders meeting of the German Savings Bank for electing a board of directors will be held at the bank's office on Monday January 8, 1905 at 3:30 o'clock. Jens Lorenzen, Chas Ni Vob, president, vice president and cashier.
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Anna
German Savings Bank
Jens Lorenzen Chas
End Cashisy
Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank stockholders meeting notice
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of Davenport Indiana will be held at the bank office 218 Harrizton Street on January 1905 at 2 P.M. to elect nine directors for the ensuing year. Potts open from 2 16 4 o clock p. m. Claus Stoltenberg president.
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Citizens National Bank of
Davenport
Bank of Tussday
Tan
First National Bani of
Oan
SRE
Anthony
Geo. Koren
Davenport Savings Bank
Y Corner
Recond and
Malistrade
A. Burdick
Henry GO. Struck
Cnehter
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Savings Banis
Harrixon
Moray
Potts
Claus Stoltenberg
Clark Jewel for quick morning prep sale
A fragment describes Clark Jewel as a commodity ready in short notice, noting it can be prepared in under ten minutes during breakfast. The ad ends with a sale offer.
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CLARK
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