Davenport Briefs and Local Notices
Davenport community notices include patent news on a car wheel, a dancing party by Mystic Workers of the World, and various city business. Judge Finger and Maser pay fines. local establishments list foods and services. A deed records transfer of lot in Mitchell addition. Campbell returns to St Louis after talks at United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady, Schick's Express & ‘Transfer Co
Cheney
Ava Bradys
Chicago
Adams Rx
Golde Glow & Pueh
Trstis & Fars Qoal Co
Weitti
Bettendorf
Davenport
Ar Jodme
A. C
Fhidey Nigut
Mystic Workers of the World
Car Frunings
Ity
Nagel
West Fourth Street
Joba Beek
East Side
Finger
Buck
Southwest
Ripley
Fred C. Neeve
Charles Beach
John Jurrgens
C. R. Mitchell
Mal
Campbell
United Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Court actions and divorces in district court cases
W H Speer sues Dr W Filmer seeking attachment for 58 rent due on a March 1900 five year lease. Hate Roberts sues Willis Shaw for 409 with 345 per car. Mary Roberts wins divorce from W B Roberts and guards 3000 Gem Distributing stock plus fees. Nic Coinese hearing continues before Judge Bollinger. habeas case Lois Brundage v Rt Cincant’s Tome postponed. Nick Coin case occupies judge’s time for two days.
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W. H. Speer
W. Filmer
Hate Roberts Geainst Willis Shaw
Ealinger, Scott & Theophilus
Mary Roberts
BR. W. Roberts
Vntit
Gem Distributing Company
Ruymann & Ruymann
Nic Coinese
Bollinger
Lois Brundage
Rt. Cincant
Tome
Ligourt
Contagious Diseases Reported to City Clerk
The city clerk received reports of contagious diseases including diphtheria in Willie Hinty 15 of 3816 West Liberty Street and typhoid fever in Gertrude Steeger age 18 of West Second Street, with case details incomplete.
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Willie Hinty
West Liberty Street
Gertrude Steeger
Ae West Second Street
Stockholders Meeting At Hibernian Hall To Elect Directors
The stockholders of the Hibernian Tinh aegotiation will meet at Hibernian Hall Tuesday evening January 1 for reports of officers over the past year and to elect five directors for the ensuing year.
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Hibernian Tinh Aegotiation
Hiberniaa
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
The Frickel family expresses gratitude to friends for assistance and sympathy after a bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. ASM. Indy for comforting words.
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Asm. Indy
C. Frickel
Assault Case Up In Court Today
The case of Peter Jurgensen charged with threatening to cut the throat of O. F. Ostrand is set for trial today in Justice HyH's court. Jurgensen and Ostrand, former colleagues in Nahant, West Davenport, are described as having had a tense history.
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Peter Jurgensen
Justice Hyh
Jurgensen
O. F. Ostrand
Tre
Hbote
Nahant
West Davenport
Udbal
Gentlemen's Sociability Install Notes Officers and Electors
Prefect Thomas LeWha First Assistant Thomas Con Second Assistant 140 Parcell Secretary Ben Keily Saristar V Hes Electors Jos Haltien and Charles Martin Committee members T F Halligan W P Halligan James Carroll T Huot V Hess P Meltesen Pat Lavuon Ed Hart John Melotyra James Masset James Brennan Ray Hailigan The provision on weekly meetings changes to set the Second Sunday in each meeting for business. attendance on other Sundays is optional.
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Thomas LeWha
Thomas Con
Parcell
Ben Keily
Saristar
Hes
Jos. Haltien
Charles Martin
Gomiséliers
T. F. Halligan
W. P.halligan
James Carroll
T. Huot
V., Hess
P. Meltesen
Pat Lavuon
Ed. Hart
John Melotyra
James Masset
James Brennan
Ray Hailigan
Alone With Dead. Mother in Camden Home Death
In Philadelphia on January 9 a child of James Hilditch recalls her mother’s sudden illness. The father returned from work to find his wife asleep on the lounge and unresponsive. Coroner Kirk certificated death as heart disease. the husband is 28 years old.
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Philadelphia
Paps
Mamma
Hilditeh
Coroneer Kirk
Mr. Hilditch
Jewels Seized by Customs Sold at Auction in New York
In New York on January 9, the famed Dodge Jewels seized from Mrs. Phillis Dage five years earlier were sold at auction. Average bids ran below half the appraised value. A $35,000 pearl necklace abroad with $81,088 duty and $58,098 total was bought for $21,000. A ruby and diamond pendant sold for $525 and a diamond day collar valued abroad at $7,200 with $3,709 duty went for $4,525.
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New York
Exoneration Planned for Soldiers' Orphans Home Leader
Miss Clara Lunteck, state agent, filed a preliminary investigation report in this city excusing Superintendent Sessions from any blame at the Soldiers' Orphans' Home. State board official John Cawale heads to complete inquiry, while earlier cruelty rumors fade as exon eration appears likely. The missing officer remains unfound.
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Clara Lunteck
Dee Moines
John Cawale
State Board of Cogirol
Criminal transfer of streetcar pass ruled illegal
New York judge ruled it a crime for a 10 year old Leo Heinson to accept a transfer from nonagents at Astor Place and Broadway. Justice Olmsted said railway contracts with passengers limit transfer use and noted revenue from transfer slip ads influenced the system and possible criminal additions to law.
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New York
Jac
Justice Olmsted
Mec-Keon
Zeller
Leo Heinson
Astor Place
Broadway
Shipbuilding Firms Sold in Court Reorganization Plan
United States circuit court finalized orders in the sale of the United States Shipbuilding Company and Bethlehem Steel Company properties. Purchases went to George R. Sheldon and William C. Lone as transferees under the shipbuilding company reorganization plan, with fees for receiver James Staith Jr. not fixed.
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Trenton
Ian
Laning
United. States Circuit Court
United States
Shipbuilding Company
James Staith, Jr
Hanford Company Delights Audiences In Dual Shakespeare Run
Charles B Hanford and Mise Hoe Xie Dromah starred at Burtis Opera House in Don Caesar de Bazan and Othello. Afternoon attendance pleased, evening performance drew stronger approval for Hanford's handling of tragedy while Miss Drofueh’s strength showed in heavier scenes. Frank Hennig as Iago impressed though at times overacted. Minor roles in the afternoon drew critique. the final act featured stronger ensemble effort and marked Hanford’s return to serious acting.
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Charles B. Hanford
Mise Hoe Xie Dromah
Agate
Don Cyeser
Hanford
Marie Drofueh
Frank Hennig
Hantfora
Iago
Lazarillo
Beaste Hunter Hight
Dent
Missouri legislator seeks repeal of breeders law
Representative Edward H. Bickley of St. Louis begins effort to repeal sections of Missouri revised statutes that govern horse racing and bookmaking. The measure would end licenses and related payments that keep bookmakers and racing interests regulated, with penalties outlined for violations.
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Jefarson City
Edward H. Bickley
St. Louis
Missouri
State Treasury
Racing Association
Suit to Oust Booth Company in Michigan Supreme Court
Attorneys general action, urged by Wolverine Fish Company, seeks to oust A Booth and Co from state alleging illegal restraint of trade. Davis Fish Co absorbed prior JV. Booth claims Davis is manager of Wolverine, who denies it.
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St. Joseph, Mich
A. Booth & Ch
Caiceags
Hitchen
Supreme Court
Charles Bink
Wolverine’ Fsh Company
Detroit
Ihe
A. Booth & Co
Wolverine Company
Man Makes Big Find In Kentucky Treasure Tale
In Owinssville Kentucky a buried Civil War era stash worth 92800 in gold has been found. An old man named Rinearson supposedly hid the treasure and could not reveal its location due to apoplexy. Henry Lure the Rineau 80m Property ties to the claim. A tramp sheltered by Mr Lewis offered aid to locate water and veins. The next day Lewis uncovered tin boxes containing 2500 in gold at the spot.
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Owinssville
Phich
Mercier County
Rinearson
Henry LI
Rineau
Lewis
Helped Father to Hospital by Fabricated Tale
A man from Providence admitted that most of his wild story about threats, drugging, and travel from Danville to New York was a fabrication. He staged the tale to persuade his father to seek medical treatment in order to avoid medical expenses and keep him in college. He traveled from Providence to New York then Philadelphia and Danville, wiring funds home to maintain the ruse.
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Providence
Saisiuel Goldon
Ofsky
Weonseeket
Danville
New York
Denville
Ho.mage
Goldonofsky
Markets of America Chicago daily market report
Chicago UL January 9 Today’s receipts show wheat seventy thousand bushels, corn eighty five thousand, oats one hundred twenty three thousand. Hog arrivals four thousand nine head. cattle twenty six thousand. sheep twenty two thousand. Cattle market opened strong. light and heavy cattle sold around four to four seventy. Sheep market opened steady. Liverpool grain notes show slight gains in wheat and corn closing mixed. Primary wheat receipts and shipper clearances listed with several regional arrivals and prices.
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Chicago
Guaha
Liverpool
Orang
Stianemolls
Duluth
Gora
Cate
Five New County Officials Sworn In Sidney in January
In Sidney on January 9 five new county officials were sworn in: Williams, Matthews, Moore the recorder, A L Chentry the county attorney, WB Johnson the surveyor, and Clark Vanatta on the board of supervisors. Retiring officials include a former state senator and a college graduate. One new official holds two degrees from DePauw University and is also a University of Chicago graduate. all are Republicans. Roosevelt carried the state by a wide plurality in 1896.
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Sidney
Plliams
Matteees Root
George W. ‘Moore
A. L. "Chentry
WB. Johnson
Clark Vanatta
Board of Supervisors
de Pamp University
University of Chicago
Judge Romanza Bann Retires After 27 Years Service
MadisonWis judge Romanza Bann of the United States court for the western district of Wisconsin resigns and will retire on January 9 after twenty seven years on the bench. Arthur L Sanborn of Las Vegas has been appointed to succeed him.
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Romanza Bann
Madison
Wis
Madigon
Tudge Romange Bann
United States Court For
Western District of
Wisconsin
Arthur 1
Sanborn Las
Debates Over Whipping Post in Washington Opinion Split
Washington debates Roosevelts suggestion to use a whipping post for wife beating. Judge Scott opposes public flogging as barbarous, proposing alternative punishment such as work for the offender and wage support for families. Charles F. Weller of the Associated Charities also opposes the plan, favoring police reform and restorative approaches.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Capitol
A. Tf
Republic of Saut
Scott
Charles F. Weller
Associated Charities
Weller
Death of Miss Conway Reveals Massive Debt Story
In New York on East Thirty-first Street an elderly woman, Miss Anna Conway, was found dead in her bed after months of destitution. Reports claim she left a debt of 5 10,590 with accrued interest, while living on sparse rations and a weekly steam bill shared with another resident. A helper, Miss Bluet, recalls caring for her and denying payment for months of board.
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New York
Iit
Anna Conway
Miss Bluet
Shortage of Teachers Plagues Farragut Public Schools
In Sidney Indiana a wave of resignations hits Farragut Public Schools as Principal Stichter leaves for Hastings and teachers Bill Bolby and B B Odell quit. A Fremont county grand pledge to supply staff has failed and wage levels deter qualified candidates, leaving schools unable to open fully.
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Sidney
Farragut
Snd
Stichter
Bisthome
Hastings
Hebd
Texchara
Bill Bolby
B. B
Odell
Lresi
Teachers Salaries and By Law Beginning of Annual Increase
The article reviews how the board of education interpreted a 1900 by law on teachers salaries and yearly increases. It notes disputes over the start date for raises, the effect of certification changes in 1902, and Auditor Chok’s ruling delaying increases on November payrolls.
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Beca
Sinca
Board of ‘Education
Chall
Chok
Board of Advenation
Davis
Board of Education
Board of Guperintendents
Erie
Cold Remedy Ad Promotes Laxative Quinine
A vintage ad claims Laxative Broma Quinine as a worldwide cold and fever remedy. It urges readers to request the full product name and look for the EW Grove signature on S50 location material.
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Grove
Wiley shifts to mineral waters in national survey
Dr. Harvey I. Wiley of the bureau of chemistry begins a series of analyses of all waters on the market in cooperation with the geological survey. The aim is data collection rather than fraud detection, with a year or more before a bulletin and possible stricter standards for medicinal springs.
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Washington, D. C
Harvey I. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Geolockc
Geological Survey
Dr. Wiley
United States
Bureau
Hegan
Plan Protection for Trees in National Forest Policy
Washington reports the American Forest Congress closed with a resolution urging to unite and expand government forest work under the Agriculture Department. It calls for appropriations to promote forest education establish natural forest reserves in the southern Appalachians and White Mountains and reconvergence of Yosemite under national control while revising homestead laws to require planting at least 5 percent of homestead land under forestry supervision before title transfer.
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Washington
American Forest Congress
Department of Agriculture
Appalachian
Yosemite Park
Gallforniz
Theorestry Bureau
Jupiter's Sixth Moon Mystery Sparks Local Fire Report
An eccentric astronomer reports a discovery linked to a hidden fiery event near Piknet-Is and Vite of the Piknet-Is, with ground subsidence and a 200 square area affected. Excavations reveal a subchraneous fire raged about a year ago, leaving many questions about the cause and wires.
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Thie
Hypnotism Suspected in Michigan Husband Murder
Mrs Caroline Joslyn confessed poisoner of her husband claims hypnotic influence by accomplice Isaac Swan led to arsenic poisoning. She describes a voice urging removal of her husband as Swan bought the poison and aided the crime. Police report Swan admitted complicity after arrest. Detro it dated January 9.
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Miason
Mich
Carolline Joselyn
Danville
Lim
Detroit
Jan
Isaac Swan
Dy Mra
Carrie Joslyn
Wheatfield Township
Bet
Swan
Design
Joslyn
Swat
Bank in Treynor Dynamited. Injuries Reported
The savings bank at Treynor, four miles east of Council Bluffs, was dynamited last night. Cashierlood reported the blast and it is unclear if any money was taken. Sheriff Canning and two deputies left for Treynor to search for clues. Treynor Bank had been robbed months earlier by Karl Barger, who later served time in prison.
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Countil Bluis
Canning
Treynor
Emall
Treyner
Will
Jfho Treyner
Savings Bank
Karl Barrér
Discovery of Jupiter’s sixth satellite reported by observatory
An early report from San Jost California notes Prot. Pein of Lick Observatory discovered what appears to be Jupiter's sixth satellite. The observers used a telescope around ten to twelve inches in diameter to view the object near the moon during an observation period.
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San Jost
Cali
Iah
Pein
Lick Observatory
Ber
Ald Deeds & Telescope
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