Japs Remove Mines Across Port Arthur Front
Tokyo reports that Japanese forces lofted flags over forts near Port Arthur as Russian troops withdrew at noon. Japanese workers cleared mines and wrecks sunk by Russians, while eighty officers paroled to travel to St. Petersburg. Separate dispatches discuss Ro jestvensky's flagship sinking and fleet movements near Madagascar with varying reports.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
NOG
ST. Petersburg
London
THE
Daily Telegraph
Rweaz Suaroff
Rojestvensey
Ewiaz Sivahoff
Rojestvensky
Rosdsthad
Sainte Marie
Voeleersam
Suez Canal
Diego Suarez
Saint- Marie
Japan
High School Pupil Injured in Laboratory Explosion
A high school pupil, Latian Hubers, was injured in a chemical explosion in the laboratory yesterday afternoon. The solution heated rapidly, splashing into her face, and she received prompt treatment. Local officials say there were precautions in place as standard safety measures were not breached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Latian Hubers
Degree of Divorce Granted in Mary Case
The court grants a divorce decree to Mary in a divorce action. Judge R. Roberts presided as the ruling judge. Attorneys Raymuson and Raymans represented the plaintiff in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Robert
Mary. Robarte
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge to Meet in Davenport
Davenport hosts a Davenport event as four local lodges Uniform Rank and Rathbone Sisters invite the Grand Lodge to Davenport. Grand Chancellor Wand Wale promises the session, with Ben Rapheel chairing the arrangements committee and delegates from surrounding towns expected. The convention seeks August dates and anticipates many attendees from across the state. The first grand lodge visit was in 1874, with Davenport repeatedly entertaining the body.
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Knights of Pythias
Rathbone Sisters of
Davenport
Grand Lodge
Thomas
Ben Rapheel
B. Bradley
Peerless Lodge No
Muquokela
FA. Welch
Fern Lodge No
Oto
K. of P
Serious Elevated Train Collision Reported in New York
New York Jan 6 a serious accident occurred on the elevated lines. Three trains traveling at speed collided at a crossing injuring several and blocking service. Police and fire units responded as passengers were removed from mangled cars and authorities began the investigation into the cause of the crash.
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New York
Hot Water Heaters Still Being Installed on Cars
The Tri City Street Railway fleet undergoes temporary retrofits with hot water heating in cars from Rock Island. Riders notice temporary cars used to test the system as new heaters are installed in regular units. The hot water heating promises more even warmth, keeping fronts warm for operators and preventing total cold when power or track conditions fail.
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Tri-City Street Railway Company
Fugitive Carl Harting Taken to Toledo Over Mulet Law
Carl Harting, a fugitive from justice, was taken to Toledo today by a deputy sheriff. He faces charges of violating the mulet law by keeping a saloon with an open bartender after prescribed hours. Indicted by a grand jury, he was arrested yesterday by Davenport police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Harting
Toledo
Laws
Davenport
Scott County Board Honors Auditor Berger With Resolutions
The Scott County board of supervisors met at the courthouse, approving routine business and fixing deputy salaries. They named Tri-City Star, Davenport Times, and LeClaire Advance as official county papers. Resolutions praised Auditor Ed Berger for two years of faithful, courteous service and presented him the chair of the board for his stay as clerk.
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Scott County Board of Supervisors
Cdurehouse
Litscher
Frank T. Logan
John Foller
Ames
W. A. McGarvey
Henry Wretpal
Buffalo Township
Henry Garber
Butler Township
J. C. Hull
Henry Stoltenberg
Iba
Recorder
Tri-City Star
Davenport Times
LeClaire
Sil
Berger
Ed Berger
Scoctronity
Bas
Ter
Sparvnors
Scott
Tohn Soller
Guairman
A. Wilson
Pranice T. Logan
Henry Stoltanberg
L. Litscherl
Scott County paving debate opens funds drive in Council Bluffs
John Crowe and Corneil Blum, formerly of Scott county, initiate a paving discussion for Lower roadway. The Nonpareil reports citizens oppose abutting property, a deficiency fund plan is adopted, and a committee is formed to solicit subscriptions. Pat Crowe reportedly subscribes $200.
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John Crowe
Corneil Blum
Scott County
Council Bluffs
Aud Brower
Hlustriows
Pat Crowe
Rev Campbell Holbing Conducting Strong Meetings
The Rev Mr Campbell, conducting services this week at the United Presbyterian church, is proving very successful with large attendance and strong interest. Congregation hopes he will accept the call, though he has not yet signified his decision.
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Campbell
United Presbyterian Church
Davenport Glucose Relief Society Meeting Recap
The Davenport Glucose Relief Society held its annual meeting at Groth Hall last evening and elected officers for the coming year. President John Hoppner, Vice President G. Tinnsman, Treasurer Wm Niemann, Financial Sec G Tieuneman, Standard Bearer Henry Vieth, and other posts were filled by the listed members.
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Ithe
Port Arthur Surrender Yields Nearly Fifty Thousand Prisoners
Tokyo reports 48 000 prisoners of war from Port Arthur surrender. Gen Nogi's figures include 2 207 officers and men and 15 000 to 16 000 sick and wounded. About 1 228 officers to be paroled to Russia. Japanese plans include moving hospitals and tending prisoners, with possible repatriation talks.
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Tokio
Japan
Port Arthur
Gen Nogi
Russia
Inter
Home Guards Of The World Install New Officers At Meeting
Large attendance at last evening's Home Guards of the World meeting as new officers were installed for the coming year. Names include Master of Work Will Hesten and Vice Master Mrs May Uroman, with officers and trustees named. The program featured literary and musical items by local performers, plus a lecture by Dr Grant Johnson of Carroll Ind and a dance with Grat Beak's orchestra.
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Home Guards of the World
Will Hesten
May Uhoman
Frank Hanter
Lorraine Thompson
J. S.risley
George Hall
Charles T. Cooper
George Atkinson
Grant Johnson
Carroll, In
The
Order
Jerry
Greene
Grat
Be's
Davenport Talent Will Bowl Maquoketa
Davenport players plan a bowling match against Maquoketa after receiving a challenge from Charles Lang of Maquoketa. The Davenport team aims to organize a contingent to travel there for a return game in Davenport.
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Art
Vinall
Charles Lang
Maquoketa
Davenport
Farmer murdered near Muscatine reported in Brighton
Jas Jan 6 report from Muscatine notes Chris Womeldorf, eighty, was found murdered last evening at Brighton near the town. His wife saw a stranger enter the house while she was outside. she found him lying dead on the floor upon her return.
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Muscatine
Jas
Chris Womelsdorf
Brighton
County Census Shifts to Printed Card System
The county census will switch from a book system to a printed card scheme. Residents will carry cards for entry, detailing farm size, stock, crops, farm value, and other items. Davenport cards ask birthplace, home ownership, encumbrances, schooling, school type, unemployment months, and military service.
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Molenus
Davenport
New Year Greeting From Luther A Brewer
Attorney J A Hanley and wife received a unique New Year greeting via a check form from Luther A Brewer of Cedar Rapids. Brewer, owner and publisher of the Cedar Rapids Republican and editor of the Modern Brotherhood of America journal, sent a bank style note reading You to J A Hanley and wife for 20,000 Cleesings.
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J. A.hanley
Luther
A. Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Bréwer
The
Cedar Rapids Republican
Tha Monthly Journal
Modern Brotherhood of America
Davenport
Bank of Good Cheer
A. Hanley
Atee
Luther A
Fred Cohn Bound Over For Grand Jury Theft
Fred Cohn was bound over to the grand jury in Davenport for the theft of cigars from H G Paull at his North Davenport home. Paull testified he knocked the burglar down, traded gunshots with his daughter, and identified Cohn as the intruder who fled with cigars. Cohn, seen nearby at midnight, denied the charge and claimed the cigars came from a shot machine. bond set at 1000 dollars, he could not post.
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Fred Cohn
Grand Jury
H. G. Pail
Uie
Elm Street
Davenport
Colin
Punch
H. G. Paull
Paull
Mr. Pauli
Bert Root
Abbi
Mar
Tom
Henly
Harrison Street
Officer Golderman
Rosen- Kranz
Sulong
West Davenport
Fritz and Snitz at Bartis Sunday in Sunny Mishaps
Fritz and Snitz, two playful Mite lads from the fiberland, will tour the country under Mson and Ma Son. Mesers Broadhurst and Currie bring them to Burtis Opera House on Sunday Jan 8 for comedic acts and costumes in a lively program.
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Fritz & Snitz
Mson
Ma~ Son
Mesers
Broadhurst && Currie
Burtis Opura
Committee on Masque Ball Plans Meeting
The committee on the masquerade for the Volunteer Firemen’s association met last night at headquarters. Tickets for the event were discussed and arrangements advancing. The masquerade is scheduled for January at Turner Hall.
International Harvester suit dismissed in district court
The suit of the International Harvester Company of America against W. L. O Malley et al has been dismissed in the district court by Ruymann Huymann, attorneys for the plaintiff.
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International Harvester Company of America
W. L. O'Malley Et al
Ruymann & Huymann
Plainrife
Dr John Brown In Court Again On Vagrancy Charge
Dr John Brown appeared in court today charged with vagrancy after being released from jail yesterday for ten days on a similar charge. He was reportedly intoxicated by mid afternoon and rearrested, described as a troublesome, self supporting man who refuses settlement at the poor farm. The judge remanded him for ten days.
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John Brown
Patiza
Sania
Lore
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Kriaz Souvaroff
Teuton
Daily Express
St. Peteraburg
Czar
Sit
Hassid
Nicholas
Tearakoe Salo
Minsk
M. Witte
Kokkovziff
Justice
Margvieff
Committee of Ministers
M. Witter
Tsarkos Selam
Kouropatkin
Zematvos
Zematron
Bolu Jon
Tudge “Hollinger
Sourt House
K OF P
My. Engaged
West
MR. Campbell Holbing
Davenport’glucose Relief
Toln Hoppmer
Vasteceney
Navy
Army
Vane
Ieee Army Officiels
Orhnee Sungeons
Beags Navy
M’manus
J. Hanley
Diller Brewer
M. B. A. Journal
H. Pauli Farly
Fritz and
Snitz
Bartis
International Harvester
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