Defenders of Port Arthur Surrender After Long Siege
Port Arthur's defenders surrender to Japanese forces after months of battle. Only about 65 451 march out, most remaining in hospital or as prisoners. Officials report typhus and disease in the city and a need for thorough disinfection before occupation. Generals Stoessel and Nogi meet at Plum Tree Cottage, exchange salutations, and discuss the terms of capitulation and parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Nogi
Hank
Shiok
Woulder
Mogi
Stoessel
Plum Tree Cottege
Stoestal
Dio
Hack
Gen. Stoessel
Gen. Mogi
Hie
Japan
Gen. Nogi
Steessel
Hiis
Postmaster Lon Bryson Hosts Clerks at Outing Lab Dinner
Postmaster and Mrs Lon Bryson entertained Superintendent and Mrs Parspond and the young women clerks of the post office at dinner at the Outing Lab on Wednesday. The Misses Connor Davis Eckmann and Schweder were present. Trinity-Jodie A M discussed raising the initiation fee in the Blue Lodge from 80 to 50 and laid the measure on the table to vote on the first Friday in February. Attendance was urged as the issue affects all members. The change is being considered for two Blue lodges as well, with 48 under careful consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Bryson
Parspond
Offie Post Office
Connor
Davis
Eckmann
Schweder
Trinity-jodie
A. Pua A.M
False Alarm At Local Building Triggers Police Inquiry
A false alarm at a city building prompted police attention as investigators review the incident. Officials describe the alarm as an aerial tilt by local officers, with parties in the area suspected of involvement.
Knights of Pythias Committees Plan Grand Lodge Visit
Hamon Lodge No 10 Knights of Pythias held a large meeting with Grand Chancellor Thomas Waud speaking on secret work. A committee including William Theophilus C H Morphy and Henry Strathmann will coordinate with other city lodges to arrange entertainment for the Grand Lodge next summer. Officers for the new year were elected led by George L Metrede as Past Chancellor and Frank W Willets as Chancellor. A smoker followed the session with members staying to greet Grand Chancellor Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cnquist
Thomas Waud
Grand Lodge
Salinger
Scott
Theophilis
eManus
George L. Metrede
Frank W. Willets
C. S.osborne
F_ H_ Strader
Injury Report From West Street Incident
A man named Roy Crisswell sustained a hand injury yesterday afternoon on West Street 2216 and was transported by ambulance from Rock Island Arsenal to Dr. McCarthy's office in the McCullough Building for treatment. The report notes the incident occurred near Davenport and includes details of transport and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roywell
Tealdhig
Weststreet
Davenport
Rock
Sland Arsenal
de. McCarthy
McCullough
Davenport Girls Defeat Muscatine High for 27 to 22
Davenport girls beat Muscatine 27 to 22 at the Armory in Muscatine in a one sided game. Muscatine boys lost to Cedar Rapids 41 to 32 in a fast match preceding the girls contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine High School
Cedar Rapids
Davenport High School
Muscatine
Armory
Davenport
Cerar Rapids Bars
John Downie to Represent State Board at Home
Des Moines reports the state board of control plans an investigation of Davenport Soldiers' Orphans' Home. Inmate Lee Orendorf fled with Mortimer Farrell prompting scrutiny, while superintendent Frank Sessions defends staff as open to visits and denies cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dex Moines
State Board of Control
Messrs
Kinnie
Roblnsoz
Cownie
Towm
Orphns
Davenport
Lee Orendorf
Des Moines
Mortimer Farrell
J. A. Herman
He Pollee
Aearch
Cottrot
Kinne
Robins
Board of Control
Jude’ Robinson
Sayar
Orendorf
Herman
Noth
The
Star Today
Frank J. Sessions
Des l ‘Moines
Orendort
Sesetohs
Mortimer Farrel
Sessions
Clinton
John Downie
Royal Highlanders Install Officers at Annie Laurie Castle
Officers were installed Thursday evening at the regular meeting of Annie Laurie castle No. 396 Royal Highlanders. P-Bro Hit, I. P.-John Cahill, C-Perry Hl Shipman, Secretary-Mrs. Rose Reiger, Treasurer-Miss Emme Rachow, Evanpel-Mrs. Ppa Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thursda
Annie Laurie
Royal Highlanders
Hit
I. P
John Caheil
Money Order Report From Postmaster Shows Prosperity
Postmaster Zuyson released the annual registry report listing totals for letters and parcels registered and foreign letters. The money order ledger totals include issued 649,351.43, paid 50,901.74, handled 1,990,253.17, for 1902 1,252,416.65 with a year gain of 47,836.54, signaling a prosperous year for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuyson
Registry Ag
Toeal
GOED
Keller Conveys Half Interest to Picard in Newport Launchroom
Charles Keller conveys one half of his interest to George R Picard in the Newport Launch Room located on East Third Street. Keller retains the other half in the business. The deed, recorded yesterday in the county recorder’s office, states the consideration as $1 and other valuable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Keller
George. R. Picard
Newport
East Third Street
Keeler
Ten Days For Trying To Beat Griffin Restaurant Meal
Charles O Donnell appeared in court charged with attempting to beat the Griffin restaurant on East Second street out of a 25 cent meal. He claimed he gave Griffin four dollars to pay for the meal but received no change. Griffin had witnesses to prove the claim false. O Donnell was sent to jail for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O'Donnell
Court Today
Griffin
East Second Street
O'Donnel
Grifin
Letter Carriers Plan Big Dancing Party This Year
Preparations are under way for a forthcoming dancing party hosted by the Letter Carriers. The Turner Grand is set to host and Grahave’s arena has been secured to provide music for the occasion. Local attendees look forward to a major event this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Grahave
Arene Eatra
Pmusic
Dog Fight Arrest Highlights Offense in Town
Witnesses describe a dog fight on East Hidtv and Berry streets. Jonn Wiksda pleads guilty and is fined for aiding a dog fight. Officer Sanford halts the scene, Wilson restrained, and a white bulldog owner faces penalties while the alleged organizer plans another tied to the same dogs.
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Jonn
Wiksda
Tole
Berry
Sanford
Wilson
Wileed
Dead woman found in ditch near Irving Park Chicago
The body of a young woman, possibly from Franklin Park, was found covered with a shawl in a ditch at the Irving Park parcel near the railroad. Police note footprints and blood trails suggesting abduction and possible murder, with no id yet and a morgue exam showing death from exposure and loss of blood after an operation.
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Chicago
Jan. T
Chiago Termins
Etsusfer
Irving Park Boulevard
Norwood Park
John Godeyear
Wiliam Shaw
Irving Park
Dunnbig
Lewke
C. E. Swan
Podstata
Franklin Park
Dunning
Fair and Cold Weather Across Iowa and East
A weather summary notes a low pressure system intensifying over northeastern Pennsylvania with a falling Scranton barometer to 29.26 inches. Rain and higher Atlantic coast temperatures accompany the disturbance while snows and colder air are expected to follow, with light precipitation reported in Westington and British Columbia.
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Pennsyivania
Scranton
Atlantic
Rocky Mountain Slope
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
Westington
British Columbia
Officers Installed by Scott Lodge J C G F
Destuty Wt Roll installed the following officers at the regular meeting. German Judge No. 37 T C ed Silla Osen V G George Financiare Scheel Treasurer A Schulte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Destuty Wt. C. Roll
T. C
Silla Osen
V. G
George Financiare Scheel
A. Schulte
Davenport Business Men's Association Meeting Set Next Monday
The Davenport Business Men's Association plans its annual election next Monday evening at the Masonic Temple association rooms. Other important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association
Davenport Business Men's Association
Masonic J Temple
Clark Gets Ten Days For Wanting It
Jim Clark faced police court on a drunkenness charge and admitted a constitutional habit of drinking. He asked to be jailed for ten days to gain another breath, and Judge Finger granted the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Jim Clark
Seni Hisi
Dorsey pays upon judgment in horse trade case
Thomas Goldstone held a judgment against W R Dorsey for 100 dollars over a horse trade. Dorsey appealed to the Medict Court but was dismissed there and he paid the amount due in Justice Hall's court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sThomas Goldstone
W. R. Dorsey
Dorsey
Justice Hall
Disease Case Totals Report To State Board Of Health
City Clerk Collins reports to the state board of health the annual totals from local physicians showing cases and deaths from diphtheria measles smallpox scarlet fever typhoid fever whooping cough and related illnesses with overall totals and deaths. The figures indicate a favorable year with decreases in several categories.
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State Board OF Health
Steward of
Collins
Rene Pensideyecens
Davenport lodge installs new K of P officers
Davenport lodge No. 80 K of P held its regular meeting Thursday night and installed officers including Chancellor Commander E W Strahveh, Vice Chancellor Fred Metz, Prelate Louis Dittmer, Master of Work A T Briles, Keeper of Records and Seals E40, Master of Finance Paul Albrecht, Master of Exchequer H Hass, Master at Arms Henry Christian San Hiner, Guard Henry Petersen, and Outer Guard P Kistenmacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Lodge
No. 80
K of P
E. W. Strahveh
Fred Metz
Louis Dittmer
A. T. Briles
Paul Albrecht
H. Hass
Henry Christian
San
Hiner
Henry Petersen
P. Kistenmacher
Golden Precept Knights and Ladies Hold Large Meeting
Olive lodge number 42 Knights and Ladies of the Golden Precept held a large enthusiastic meeting last night. Orders for 1905 were installed and other important business transacted. The committee on the Washington Ootontal party reported progress for the event to be held February 25. This is separate from the Washingtonian fete not to be held up until February 28. Following the business, members engaged in managing and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive “Lodge
Knights and Ladies of the Golden
Washington
Anaging
Dana
Ankerson Home Destroyed by Fire This Morning
A dwelling on Fair Mount street south of Eads near the city limits was wholly destroyed by a fire that started in the kitchen stove. The blaze, worsened by wind, left only a small amount of clothing saved and caused losses in the thousands. The incident occurred just after 5 o'clock this morning with no city department aid needed due to location outside Davenport water access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankerson
Fair Mount Street
Eads
Fairmount Cemetery
Mr. Ankerson
Boudingt Coin Case Delayed to Monday Court Adjoinment
The Toward 5 and Woudingt trust case involving Nick Cain against Nick Gain continues with strong morning arguments by Sara Petersberger for the plaintiff and Henry Vollmer for Charles Prinz. The court adjourned to 4 o clock Monday morning as attorneys for Mercy hospital and others prepare further closing pleadings and witnesses are examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toward 5
Woudingt
Nick Cain
Binkrunt
Nick Gain
Sara Petersberger
Henry Vollmer
Charles Prinz
Shavin
Mercy Hospital
Guamberlin
Baptism Choir Plans Special Music Evening
The Galgary Baptist church choir arranges a special program to be given at the clubroom tomorrow. The list includes Father to Thee We Pray and other hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Choir
Galgary Baptist Church
Marsh
Buck
Mine Disaster Near Irwin Entombs 200 Miners
A major mine near Irwin, Pennsylvania, caught fire in a huge accident today. Reports indicate about two hundred miners are entombed in wreckage, with expected heavy loss of life and limited chances of rescue. Details on casualties are not yet known.
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Pittsburg
Irwin
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Fostmaster
Outing Club
Damon Lodge
E of P
R.criswell
Reg. “Tala Arsenal
Davenport Girls
State Board
Tos Moines
Picard
SUL
Emmet Otto
Conner
Iowa
Portans
Inos
Scott Lodge
German Lodge
K. OF P
OF the Golden
Boudingt
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