Boulder Crushes Train near Columbia Missouri
A large boulder fell from a bluff onto the Missouri Kansas & Texas line near Hocheport, jolting the westbound train at 4:01 am. Twenty injured, with one likely dead, as engines, crew, and baggage cars were damaged. the baggage car plunged over the bank into the river, catching fire and burning.
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Columbia
Missouri Kansas & Texas
Hocheport
Schrobler
Scalder
Sae Waitten
Echlenberg
E Ewart
Chicago
Loebel
C C Korfoot
Polimans
POG Saves Master's Life in Jan 5 Incident at Levi Town
A garbled report recounts a rescue scene where a dog named POG saved a master in Levi Town on January 5. The event involves locals, a prison context, and a dog aiding a person as chaos unfolds. Strong entities include Levi Town and a dog linked to the rescue.
City Council Proceedings of Davenport December 30 1904
City council chamber in Davenport holds a disordered session led by Mayor Philips. Aldermen DeArmand Hass Lindholm Ogden Sehick and others discuss opening South and Davie streets, read minutes, and consider petitions on public weighers refunds and scale bonds, with adjournment observed.
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Gonneh
Davenport
Beeth
Pee Pf
Phillipe
Teall
DeArmand
Hass
Lindhelm
Ogden
Sehick
Davie Streets
Newspapermen Trade Names In Tennessee Sale
Hoarded by change, the Independent Star of Hiizabethtown Tennessee sells its name to W D Frankla of Thebes Illinois and purchases Thebes Record from Mr Franklin. The move shifts management as the two papers swap holdings.
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Hiizabethtown
Scott Brothers
Independent Star
W D Frankla
Thebes
Ill
Mr Franklin
Barrington Case Continued for April Term in Missouri
The Barrington murder case of James P McCann, sentenced to death, is continued to the April term of the Missouri Supreme Court upon stipulation by both sides due to the vast 3600 page transcript. Attorneys need time to prepare briefs after the clerk found briefs impossible for January. The court granted the continuation to accommodate counsel.
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Jeferson City
Barrington
Supreme Court
Hmne
Sipul
James P McCann
Dedicate Memorial Chapel at Fort Dodge
A memorial chapel was erected to honor Robert Rich, who died last summer after a fall from a rocky embankment while a Yale student. The project, begun at New Year, received a boost when M E H Rich of the Fire National Bank proposed dedicating funds for his son’s tribute. Chicago financier Gunsulus inspired an additional 1500 dollars, and the chapel stands today as a memorial to the young man.
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Fort Dogs
Robert Rich
Yale
Fort Dodge
M E H Rich
Firec National Bank
Lus Son
Dr Gunsulus
Chicago
Wai
Veteran Runyon Weds Widow Wilder in Franklin County
In Hampton Iowa Jen F M Runyon age 70 a Civil War veteran married Mary H Wilder widow age 57 yesterday. Runyon long a Franklin County pioneer from Geneva Township served in Company B Thirty first Regular Volunteers. The ceremony took place at Mrs Wilder’s home near Geneva and they will reside on Runyon’s farm nearby.
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Hampton Ia
Run-yon
Mary H Wilter
Runyon
Frankin County
Geneva Township
Sir Prase
Wilder
Dinner in Negligee Drives Ouster at Westchester Club
Questions of etiquette haunt Century Country Club as the house committee under Henry O Hernheimer suspends him for several months for dining in August without a coat. The row stems from norms about dress and decorum at the private club in Westchester.
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Westchester
Century Country Club
New York
Jane
Thehovet Committee
Pracrnide
Henry O’ Hernheimer
Arrests Made in Reported Incident In Boon Today
David Parks and James Mesher were arrested on a charge linked to a reported incident at 3 a.m. in Boon. They were seen with Mabel Rogan, a girl of immature age, in a hallway where inappropriate relations were alleged. The chief of police dropped the charge due to the girl’s age.
Minnie Burkland Freed After Insufficient Evidence
Minnie Burkland a 20 year old girl from Hinsetsburg was arrested at her parents home and brought before Justice W M Clark in Marshalstown for the theft of $50 from Lars Thompson of La Grange. Hearing held and she was discharged due to lack of evidence.
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Marshalstown
Minnie Burkland
Miley Dorth
Hinsetsburg
Hudson
Lars Thompson
la Grange
W M Clark
Topeka Politician Seeks Consul Post Abroad
Topeka January 5 James W Guy a local political leader desires a consul post anywhere. He prefers Europe but would accept Africa if no European seat available. Friends plan to organize support in the Kansas delegation to back him in Congress.
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Topeka
Kan
James W Guy
Africa
Grejtening
Kansas Deli Gitinn
Congress
Begs Lecture Tour in Texas and Tennessee
Be gins his lecture tour in Galveston and Tennessee. William J. Bisco will be guest of honor at a banquet in Memphis by the city. His son William J. Jr returned directly to Lincoln.
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Galveston
Tex
William J.bisco
Arhiosa
Tennessee
Memphis
Fry
Tan
William J Jr
Lincoln Oe
Port Arthur defenses exposed amid scurvy and shells
Reports from Port Arthur describe dire conditions as scurvy ravages crews and eleven inch shells pummel fortifications. High officers and regimental leaders fall, many units led by ensigns, hospitals overwhelmed with 14 000 sick and wounded as bombardment continues.
Fort No 3 Falls to Japanese After Fort Debacle
Written by Gen. Stoessel on December 29. At 10 a.m. Japanese bombarded Fort No 3, blowing a parapet and forcing a siege across the moat. They breached the parapet, entered the interior by dusk, and held the fort with several counterattacks failing. Our garrison suffered heavy officer losses, and many defenders escaped through windows as the fort remained in Japanese hands. Ammunition is nearly exhausted and Stoessel warns of street carnage, stating only 10,000 men are still fit. Generals Fock and Nikitin are praised as heroes and collaborators.
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Hank
Kondratenko
Taeroftsky
Raznotovsky
Myself
Gennad
Fort No 5
Tod Darty
Fort No. 3
Fock
Nikitina
Some Stories Told by Davenport People
Davenport attorneys have some queer emblems to solve and for that Matet ed all atloreoys imagining practice but into many odd propositions A few days ago a man went into a law office to file for a divorce and gave a humorous grounds that his wife wakes him nightly with forgotten matters and airs her troubles for an hour. A Davenport worker explains he opposes free public libraries while describing a hungry night and a wife reading a love story. A well known Davenport man with 20 acres near Pierre, South Dakota, contemplates selling, moving, and betting on a hotel venture to serve travelers, with plans to hire a stable hand and raise oats and corn.
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Davenport
Ted
Howe
South Dakota
Pierre
Star
Pietre
Deadwood
Tay Farm
Felio
Billy
Political Campaign recollections on a South Dakota farm trip
A fragmented reminiscence describes a politician and his wife spending next summer on a farm with a homestead and claim. The recounts a late October route through Northern Astrison and Harrison streets, visiting saloons, mobilizing crowds, and ending with a statement about retirement from politics.
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South Dakota
Banks in Comanche County Plan Tax Resistance
Lawton bankers from Comanche county met to resist extreme bank taxes unless a compromise with the commissioners is elected. They propose tax payment based on terms given to other Oklahoma banks. Banks were taxed as corporations last spring instead of stockholders’ assessments, and the delinquent tax sale was prevented only by a district court stay. There are twenty banks in the county, assessed at full value while other businesses were taxed at 50 percent.
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Lawton
Jad
Comanche County
Oklahoma
District Court Mnyuerion
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Success in Homes
A historical notice touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders used to soothe feverishness stomach pain and intestinal worms in children. The remedy is claimed to calm testiness, improve digestion, and is praised by testimonials. Sold by all druggists, advertised widely in New York homes and drugstores.
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Peacher Gray
Gray
New York
Ihn Bees
Pennsylvania legislature organizes after Quay death
The January 3 session nominates United States senator candidates. Philander C Knox of Pittsburg, governor’s appointee to succeed the late Senator Quay, is nominated by Republicans. Democrats back Senator Fimes K P Hall.
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Pennsylvania
Einiro
United States
Philander C Knox
Pittsburg
Quay
Fimes K P Hall
Kuga
Two Men Captured in Whitewater Gang Raid
A gang alleged to operate in Wiehite Bayneville and Whitewater was chased, with two members Bert Stuart and Aaron Spencer aged 21 and 18 captured near Whitewater by an Anti Horse patrol. They were wounded, brought to Wichita in custody, and await federal action while others fled toward Wichita. Separately, George H. White of Whitewater reported an early morning burglary at the post office and a merchandise store. Stolen goods valued around four dollars and other pilfered items noted as the posse searched the area. The Missouri Pacific Depot at Bayneville was robbed Thursday night, with mail sacks cut open. The robbers fled to Oatville and a handcar was found at Whitewater. The two prisoners pleaded guilty to entering a building used as a post office and were turned over to U S Marshal Biddle.
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Wienite
Wiehite
Bayneville
Whitewater
Buckshot
Jar
Bert Stuart
Aaron Spencer
Comfield
Anti Horse Truef Association
Wichita
Sime
Velock
George H Oite
Haim
Lanwrence Bush
Whitewate
Missouri
United States
Bignesse
Oatville
Whente Fudar
Biddle
Sheerman
Ito
Des Moines Players Enter in State Checker Tourney
Des Moines entrants gathered for the state checker tournament in Des Moines with about thirty players contesting. George Jennings and WB Smale from Algona led early rounds while Merril and Jim Ahout were among the contenders as the three day event proceeds toward the champion title.
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Webster Cary Ja
Des Moines
Sup George & Jennings
WB Smale
Death of Col A A Rodman Grand Commander Templars
Col A A Rodman, grand commander of the Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Town and author of Rodman’s Treasures, has died in January. His funeral will be held this afternoon, with services conducted by the Grand Commandery of Town.
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Washington
Col
A. Rodman
Knights Templars of
Town
Rodman
Aporley
Towa
Notice to Property Owners for City Sewer Project
City of Davenport plans a sanitary sewer on Union Street from Washington Street west to 46 feet east of Sturdevant Street with manholes and connections. Estimated cost 4100. assessments based on benefits to abutting properties. City Clerk’s office holds the plat for inspection. Objections or suggestions must be filed by January 18 with City Clerk. council will hear them at 7:00 pm.
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City of
Davenport
Uinion Street
Washington Street
Union Street
Sturdevant Street
Dty
Free Rheumatism Remedy Offer from Milwaukee
A damaged ad promises an incurable rheumatism remedy and a free elaborate book. It urges readers to mail their case to John A Smith at 380 Global Building Milwaukee Wisconsin, claiming the remedy and guide will explain the reader's condition.
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Osce
John A Smith
Milwaukee
Wis
Key to the Situation at the Club Meeting
An overheard exchange at a club reveals Mrs Lanyon and Billy, separated and visiting, exchanging teasing remarks about tea and a key to a room. The dialogue touches on social rules, Victorian fashion, and the tension between marriage and flirtation within a late 19th century keepers of frock standards. The scene ends with a quip about a toy gunpowder novelty.
Tobacco-Specific cure claims flood readers in sample offer
A long testimonial lists numerous named individuals claiming permanent tobacco habit cures from free Tobacco-Specific sample packages. It promotes the remedy as tasteless and safe, advising readers to mail their names for a free packet, and attributes success to the Rogers Drug & Chemical Co in Cincinnati.
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Tobasco
Brindon
Brayton Pépnerwood
Cal Leonard Stafford Ripley
Maine
Emerson Belmont
Glenwood
Palmer
James
Ward Southern
Chicago
Frank Hotnen
Burt Brown
Colorado
Tex Susan T Moore
Coffey
Yorkin
Smith Ark BC
Duncan Union Mits
Spinks Kemper
Fletcher
Rogers Drug & Chemical Co
Walt
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Itverse
Ald Sandholn
BF Nelson
Alnshee Committee
Q Lindholm
Bert B Willey
Edward Collins
City Clark
Ralph W Cram
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Wamner
Sure Cure Company
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Hmets Pharmacy
Aod
Robertsch
Marnes
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Dheir
Miamrie Berkland
Henning
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Gen. sTogssel
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Gen. Stoessel
Scott
Jase
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Hasquh Ball
Turner Hall
Alfons Einb
Comanthe County
Knox
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Mrs Lawson
India
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