Davenport Briefs and Local Notices
A condensed Davenport news page lists appointments, business notices, social updates, and legal actions. Items include dentist J Evans at 20a Brady, Sehtek's Express storage, restaurant activity, local travels, and a court matter about Mercy Hospital intervention. Also noted are sports postponements and saloon-related incidents with sheriff custody of weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Evans
Brady
Sehtek's Express & Transfer Co
Cheney
Chase
Adams Express
Hagebredk
Tor
Slion
Sehinide Electric Co
West Taird Street
L. Walden Glow
Fristr
S & Fars Con Co
T. Cooper
Dancoln
F. D. Letts
Guang
Nagel
West Fourth Street
Davenport Malting Company
Janes MM. Allen
Davenport
Francine Laimbert
Langwith
West
Boford Street
Robert Brelcher
Outing Club
Torfunebtach
East Pourteenth Street
Southweat
Ripley
Fred GC. Nueve
Amdon
Steve
Esther
Montrose
Fohu
Doyle
Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Alscom
Hus Health
Sarah A. Syulth
Aloise Reubsam
Elrike
Wendrort
Judse Bollinger
Tke mMalitif
Kours
Japan
Toyoktch Tyenave
Davenport High School
Muscatine
Stewart Gillman
Sunnyside
Mixon RR
W. L Gillman
Winona
Sherif Medithur
Sahl
Gan
Mimi
Obituary notices from a fragmented 19th century paper
Obituary fragments report Bartha Moellem widow of John F. Mueller of Davenport and Scott counties born in Wiseh Hols Bealas in 1889 who died recently. Funeral from 1449 Rovkinguim road at 2 pm at City Cemetery. Jens Christiansen died at Stort County hospital. funeral set for 7:35 pm. Antor Juras infant son of Anton Juras died at No 722 Chaste Street. funeral tomorrow afternoon.
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Lous Siestvedt
Hovey F. Roeder
Alfiea Behewos
Henry C Molter
GC. C. Kuigege
Johnny
Germsey
Christiansen
Jens
Jens Chustiainen
Stort County Hospital
Ajaras
Antor
Anton Juras
Chaste Street
Ris
Politicians Debate Est Saint Louis Revenue Collector
Illinois state figures protest Dan Hogan's nomination as revenue collector for East Saint Louis after a White House promise to let Senator Hopkins name the appointee. President Roosevelt allegedly agreed to Hopkins’s nomination authority, with Cullom briefed and no protest expected from Gulfom. The exchange followed a conference in Washington.
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Illinois
Hopkins
Washington, D. C
W. F. Bundy
Frank Nole
Centralia
Harry B. Ward
Warranty Deeds Filed and Local Murder Case Involving Arsenic
The record shows several warranty deeds in Mason Michigan including transfers to Wita Morget and William C Huppe with values up to 14000. Carrie Joslyn widow faces murder charges after police disclose she allegedly poisoned her husband William Joslyn with arsenic at Wheatfield home on Christmas Day. Authorities report disinterment revealed poison. Joslyn children ages 6 and 2 witnessed the arrest. Ila Swan farm hand is being sought by police as a suspect or accomplice.
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Joslyn
Swan
Disolution of Stapleton & Johnson firm Davenport Iowa
W A Johnson announces the dissolution of the Stapleton and Johnson partnership at 25 Perry Street Davenport Iowa. He will continue the business and pay all outstanding bills, asking all creditors to direct their accounts to him.
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Stapleton & Johnson
Perry Street
Davenport
Iowa
W. A Johnson
Home Guard World Installation Tonight at G A R Hall
The Home Guard of the World will hold an installation tonight at the G A R hall. A program will be given followed by a dance with music by the Gmbie's orchestra.
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World Installation
Tmusic
Gmbie
Timber Act Sparks Debate at Forest Congress
Washington delegates accuse the timber act of aiding land grabbers and wrongfully relinquishing forest reserves. General Fitzsugh Lee attends amid applause and hopes for national participation in the Jamestown celebration while warning to keep troops of Russia and Japan distant.
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Washington, DC
George P. Emerson
American Forest Congress
Fitzsugh Lee
Norfolk
Jamestown
James
Merking
Bertoning
Russia
Japan
Stronger anti trust law proposal from Missouri ex attorney general
Springfield Jan The ex attorney general Havlin proposes an amendment to Missouri s anti trust law to define mergers trusts more clearly and expand prohibition on insurance combinations. He urges strict action against home cooperatives and debenture firms as swindles and calls for an attorney general led evidence unit to pursue foreign corporations. He also criticizes habeas corpus usage and federal court taxation actions in cases involving public utilities.
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Springfield
Hamlin
Shell
Havlin
Supreme Court
Chicuza
Many New Postmasters Named in Presidential Nomination
President nominates postmasters across states including Illinois Bethany Willan M Donald Chandlerville Jennie M de Roo Fort Sheridan Datis B Reid Georgetown Samuel B im Rankin joint Caleb W Barker Frances yll es John M Morrow Hebron Chas McCaughey Roachvale Seneca Law she Swannea Town Bert C Elleworth Kanawha Edgar C Winter Redfeld Michigan Carl M Luna Harrishire Minnesota Theatore G Fasteen Scanton Miller Severns West Concord Nebraska Joan G Gannon Pender Wisconsin F J Buell Burlington Masti Andrews Evansville John G Burman Amery George Garna clin Brace Chorled Fine Hills hare.
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Washington
D. C
Hiinois
Leander W. Niles
Bethany
Willan M. Donald
Chandlerville
Jennie M. Dé Roo
Fort Sharidan
Datis B. Reid
Georgetown
Samuel Bim Rankin
Jiant
Caleb W. Barker
Frances‘ylles John M. Morrow
Hebron
Chas. McCaughey
Roachvale
Seneca
Law‘she
Swannea
Brace
Chorled_ Fine
Hillshare
Gillespie Trial Arguments Emphasize Penalty and Doubt
In Gillespie murder trial arguments yesterday the prosecution urged full penalty under the law while the defense pressed strong on the standard of reasonable doubt. The court heard focused appeals from both sides as the case moved forward.
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Gillespie
Boy Thomas Reed Found Murdered in Home
In Marshalltown Iowa on January 5 a six year old boy Thomas Reed, veteran of the Mexican War, was found murdered by robbers in his home near Brooklyn. Bloodhounds have been ordered from Knoxville to search out the murderers.
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Marshalltown
Thomas Reed
Robbera
Hame
Brooklyn
Knoxvile
Inquest Holds Jesse Liper for Murder After Gunplay
Helena Montana January 5 The coroner's inquest held Jesse Liper for the murder of Theodore Grimeaud a sheep herder slain last Saturday. The inquest revealed two witnesses tried to shoot other witnesses who contradicted their testimony.
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Helena
oMnt
Jesse Liper
Theodore Grimeaud
Perjury Trial Opens in Murders Case in Marengo Va
The second trial of Mrs. Sarah ElJen Gallasher on perjury charges related to her husband’s murder on June 19, 1902 began in Marengo Virginia yesterday. She was acquitted in the original murder trial.
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Marengo
Sarah ElJen Gallasher
Markets of America Chicago opening grain and hog markets
Chicago reports brisk receipts for wheat and corn with oats and cattle activity. Hog and sheep trading steady to lower in Kansas City and Chicago yards. Prices show mixed ranges for hogs and higher cattle, with Liverpool and Minneapolis figures reflecting ongoing market tone and export totals.
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Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
U. S
Liverpool
Northwestern
Test Wi
Lastyr
Mittneapolis
Duluth
Penzancey
Fraud Order Targets Insurance Firms and Agents
A fraud order was issued in Washington directing Phoenix Underwriters of New York City and associated firms and individuals to show cause why they should not be enjoined from using the mails. The defendants, tied to Hartford and Phoenix groups, allegedly operated in multiple states using similar trademarks and names to established insurers. The order cites firms and representatives in New York, Muskogee, South McAlester, and other locations. The hearing aimed to halt mail fraud and stop deceptive branding practices.
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Washington, D. C
Dan
Southwest
Agamnet
Uwartforg Insurance Company
Phoanix Tndorwriters
New York City
Jesse L. Rogers
E . Bowers
C. S. Rogers
J. Wout Wood
Union Square
Funtford
New York
Harris Gros
Muskogee
South
McAlester
J. T
Assistans General
Postufice
Filiar Rosénthal
Parsons
Leo Levy
R. M. Russell
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Springfield Antis Denounce Kerens Endorsement Fight
Anti Kerens Republicans in Springfield denounce a Kerens United States Senate endorsement at an alleged Roosevelt-Walbridge club meeting. They claim no such club exists and that attendance was tiny. Kerens supporters insist a Roosevelt-Walbridge club with 1000+ members endorsed Kerens. The dispute fuels a broader battle for endorsements.
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Springfield
Kerens
United States
Roosevelt-Walbridge Club
Roosevelt-Walbridge
Springfeld
Roosevelt Club
Walbridge Club
McGreevy Holds Reception at County Jail
McGreevy, amid rumors and visitors, faced a county jail reception as preliminary hearings were set for January 13. Allies and local aid neighbors visited, with offers of bail discussed while possible defense involvement by Judge Hamer remained unconfirmed. The case centers on $679.90 seized by the sheriff in Arizona.
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Wood
McGreevy
Biil
Hamer
Kearney
Hermer Washare
McGreevey
O'Neill
Torney
Sherif
Arizous
Canal action likely cuts Isthmian Commission size
Washington officials favor reducing the Isthmian canal commission rather than abolishing it. Opinions vary on whether a five or three member body should lead, with engineers to hold broad latitude while remaining advisory. How this idea will be implemented remains uncertain.
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Washington, D. C
Isthmian Canal Commission
Plo
Congress Honors Late Representative Mahoney in Short Adjournment
Washington, D. C., June 5. Congress adjourned briefly to honor the memory of the late Representative Mahoney of Chicago. The House adjourned on motion of Representative Mani after a session of about ten minutes. The Senate also paid a similar tribute during a session that lasted near the regular adjournment time as debate continued on the admission bill for two states to be formed from Arkansas and New Mexico and Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Wshington
D. C
Congress
Representative Mahoney
Chicago
House
Senate
Arizing
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Union Jockey Club Sale Set Aside by Circuit Court
Judge Walter B Douglass set aside the Union Jockey Club sale to Jordan W Lambert after finding Lambert misunderstood sale terms unlike other bidders. Attorneys argued buyers should pay taxes. the court held Carmody clarified tax components were included in the purchase price. The plant is to be offered again at auction.
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J. Lovie
Mu. Dmn
Walter B. Douglass
Union Jockey Club
Jordan W. Lambert
Lambert
Jockey Club
WBE
Daukinss
Cape
Patrick Carmody
Madehe Vietirat
Teds
Bank Closes Its Doors in South Beri Ind
Citizens' Bank of North Liberty failed to open yesterday morning. The institution was established about two years ago and Cameron County authorities reported shortages after the bank did not resume operations.
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South Beri, Ind
Tan
Citlzens’ Bank of North Liberty
Supreme Court reverses Iowa liquor case rulings
The U S Supreme Court, in two Iowa liquor law cases, reverses state court decisions. It rules C O D shipments violate interstate commerce. Justice White notes broad state control would threaten nationwide trade. The Adams case mirrors the result, reversing for the same commerce interference.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Own
White
Bs- Brest Company
Beech Island
Tunia
Supreme Court of Laws
Tower Court
Adama | Baprese Company
Iowa
Adams Company
Cage
Sie
Muor
Grip Col ds Laxative Brow Quicke Ad
Laxative Brow Quicke, a world wide Cold and Grip remedy, claims to remove the cause. Call for the full name and signature of E. W. Grove. 2c.
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E. W. Grove
Groundwater Irrigation Plan Near Garden City Kansas
George Holcomb builds a large irrigation well and pumping plant on 1000 acres of land near Garden City Kansas. The system, with a 60 HP engine and 6 000 gallons per minute capacity, sits on a bank above the river and cost over 7000 dollars. He plans to extend the well southward to meet full pump capacity and aims for 1012 success, hoping to cultivate hundreds of acres with irrigation paying for itself many times over.
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Garden City
Kaz
George Holcomb
Colorado
Castile
Holcombe
Heroic death of one woman in Nebraska blaze
In Norfolk Nebraska January 5 a woman named Gertrude Eichman of Carroll Iowa was fatally burned at her home near Elgin. An open pan of gasoline ignited by a nearby cook stove caused a rapid flash and explosion. She fought to extinguish the flames, ran to the water tank, but her clothing burned away leaving her nude. She returned to save her children and, after hours of agony, died. Her husband found her later in a chair.
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Norfolk
Neb
Joseph Reuss
Elgin
Husband
Gertrude Eichman
Carroll
Robbery Gang Blows Safe At Apache Mercantile
In Coldde county last night a gang blew the outer door of the Apicche Mercantile safe but failed to take valuables. They looted Rock Island bet Shop with a crowbar, taking $11 from the money drawer. Officers seek a quartet of suspicious young fellows seen in town that day.
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Lawton
Apicche Mercantile Company
Apache
Coldde County
Birelars
Rock Island
Mercantile Company
Congress aims to curb federal expenses this session
Washington lawmakers pledge to limit government outlays and reduce the deficit. Key committees on naval affairs rivers and harbors and public buildings face pressure to authorize new projects. Leaders seek to keep new public works under tight limits while continuing essential contracts and river and harbor work, with efforts to avoid log rolling and excess spending.
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Washington
Law
Congress
Cannon
House
Naval Affairs
Pettte
Tere
War Department
Burton
Preacher Under Arrest in Abbey Press Case
Rev Dr Carlos Martin former Bloomingdale and Newark pastors was arrested on grand larceny charges linked to Abbey Press affairs. Jury indicated his presidency role. Abbey Press fire and insurance issues date to Feb 4, 1903, with the firm collapsing amid alleged property value inflation.
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New York
Carlos Martin
Bloomingdale
Fifth Avenue
Tima
Martin
Valen Theologieu Seminary
St Louis
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Cure Promises From Laxative Dramo Quinine Tablets
Fragmentary note claims a cure for a cold with a fake laxative product. Mentions refund and a signature by E. W. Grove on a box, but text is garbled and unclear.
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E. W. Grove
Post Office Adds Rural Routes in Crawford and Cherokee
Washington reports Representative Campbell was notified that county delivery will be initiated in Crawford and Cherokee counties Kansas once inspectors make arrangements. New routes will bring the county from thirty to forty routes in total.
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Washington
Campbell
Post Ofice Department
Crawford
Cherokee
Kansas
Full dollar’s worth of remedy offered by Dr Shoop
The ad proclaims a public offer to give a full dollar’s worth of Dr Shoop’s Restorative to prove its efficacy. It argues nerves are the root of illness and promises to cure by strengthening the internal nerves. Readers are urged to request a free bottle and prove the medicine in their own homes.
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Biore
Shoop
Cnnfid
Walsh
Searsesnariansn
Hogsmade
Honea
J. E. Walsh
Mevallough Brig
West Third Street
Davenport
Banks Agree to Proportional Tax Adjustments in Comanche
At a Comanche County Bankers Association meeting on January 5, bankers unanimously agreed banks should be taxed to their current rates but in proportion to their valuation like other enterprises. Banks are assessed at 100 percent of capital Gulflar, while other businesses are not more than 50 percent of actual value. County commissioners may adjust matters, banks consent to contest any adjustment in court.
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Lainton
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Dan Hogan
Dora-Livhorens
Wita Morget
P.M
Theodore Kauth
Trite
Ais Christensen
St. P. M
Buffalo
Blue Grass
Frank W. Leumer
Wm. C. Huppe
Michigan
Timber Act
Forest Congress
Tlinois
Todiane
Inguest
America
Agie
Shelow
Shamil
Atindard
Oweill
Mahoney
Bavénnes
Griggist
Bottia Sou
Nadreagor
Racine
Dr. Shoop
Comanche County
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Tagenzort
Fiss
Ray
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