Dramatic Phe Burtis to Feature "The Smart Set" at Curtis Opera House
The Curtis Opera House will host Sunday matinee and Saturday evening shows of The Smart Set a new stage work by Augustus Thomas describing a man who takes guilt to shield a tempted wife. Reunited lovers uncover truth and Arigona justice supplies a dramatic denouement amid strong character studies.
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Phe Burtis
Jins Don
Bich
Curtis Opera House
Augustus Thomas
Rushend
Sr. Thomais
Health Department Inspections Ramp Up In Davenport
The Davenport health department conducts aggressive sanitary inspections of crowded houses and public places. Officials pledge strict enforcement, citing risks from poor cleanliness and decay, promising action and consequences for noncompliance to ensure a cleaner city and healthier residents.
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Davenport
Weather Department predicts more snow across regions
Weather forecasts indicate increasing cloudiness with probable snow in the west and central areas. Temperatures dip tonight with slight warmth in the south, while a cold wave grips the upper Mississippi valley and Manitoba. Precipitation continues in many sections as storm centers shift toward the Rocky Mountain and Arizona regions.
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Shaw
Uppeississippi
Manitoba
Ohio
Lake
Missouri
Mississippi
Gulf
Allande
Rock’ Mountain
Arizola
St James Hotel Lobby Under Renovation in New Room
The St James hotel desk was moved into a new room as remodeling of the old office begins. The lobby shows plans for a handsome finish with white and blue tiled floor red walls gilded columns and stained glass entrance. A ladies parlor occupies the new section but is not yet furnished.
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St James
Lopiky
Davenport Deacon D T Young Dies in Chicago
Davenport resident D T Young died in Englewood Union hospital Chicago at 2:50 PM while visiting his daughter Mrs B V Withart. Funeral will be at Calvary Baptist Church Davenport at 2 PM Thursday with interment at Oakdale cemetery. He formerly lived at 106 East Lauust Street and leaves a large family including Mrs W H Hender Davenport and several relatives in Illinois and Iowa.
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Davenport
Engle
Yours
East Lauust Street
Calvary Baptist Chiteh
Chester County
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Deen
W. H. Header
Daven
Ports
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Chienso
O. €. Young
Oakland
Gali
JS. Young
Ran Jone
Cah
George BR. Young
Des Moines
O. Young
Cleveland
Header
Wilburn
Boies
Rome
Calvary Baptist Church
Afiernoon
H. C.rowlands
Oakdale Cemetery
Man without license sentenced to ten days in jail
William Williamson appeared in Palies court facing a look-alike license charge. He denied guilt but tangled explanations. Judge Finger sentenced him to ten days in jail. The piece notes veteran and volunteer firefighter associations and local unions in attendance.
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William Williamson
Villamsaw
Tisdge
Man Cleared After Theft Charge At East Thirteenth Street
George Sternberg was questioned by police on a charge of stealing a knife from Faeny's store on East Thirteen Street. He denied the accusation, saying he had money and did not need to steal. With no witnesses in police court, he was discharged.
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George Sternberg
Faeney
East Thin Street
Goerge
Jobber
Tyr-Cities
Missouri
Davenport Growth Showcases Business Men Report
The Davenport Business Men's Association annual report details rapid transit and shipping links to St Paul, St Louis, and Chicago, with Davenport’s railroads and packet lines expanding to Oakdale cemetery, Muscatine, and beyond. It highlights banks, post office finances, public schools, higher education, and the new water power project as signs of the city’s growing commerce and civic infrastructure.
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Davenport
Mllea
Trom
Rapid
Reck
Davenport & Subirhan Raitrewy Company
Daves
Oakdale Cemetery
Muscatta
Wholf & Town Railway Company
Futon
Avery
Diamond
Cne
Mississippi River
St. Paul
St. Bouts
Clinton
Dayenport
Burlington
Porter J. A. Leclaire
Business Men's Association
Postalvee
JMG
Pensportanida
Ruthond
Chicago
Omaia
Kansas City
St. Pat
Minneapolis
St Louis
Iowa
Rock J
Ally Freighet
Treigh-Iritina
Pepesides Tile
Mailrouda
Davenport Water Company
Davenport Water
Fower Co
Davenport Water Power Co
United States Congress
Mississippi
le Clive
Tine
H. Griggs
August Steffen
Jas. P. Donalme
Davenport Growth and Wealth Rise in Rock Island Arsenal Era
Davenport emerges as the growing commercial center of the upper Mississippi, with Rock Island Arsenal and Davenport industries employing thousands. The article notes large payrolls, extensive manufacturing, and expanding wholesale business, portraying Davenport as the future wealth hub and a safe capital investment location.
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Perengort
Davenport
Upper
Mississippi
Great River
Servants of Commerce
Marital Rush Fades In Davenport During Winter
The town sees a lull in engagements as January and February bring quiet to wedding plans. Police say excitement is limited and predict a pickup in March as farm work slows and couples seek brides. Observers note winter keeps farmers busy with chores, delaying nuptials until spring.
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Davenport
X. Slat
Mareh
Niles
Armiatrer
Davenport Man Commenting on Bible Weighs In
The Burlington Hawkeye notes Davenport figures weigh in on debate, citing Louis Hebrens of Davenport with a Bible printed in 1805 weighing sixty pounds. The item muses whether scripture can tip arguments and silence opposition in local discourse.
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Davenport
Burlington
Louis Hebrens
Warranty Deeds Filed at the Court House
The court house records show warranty deeds filed by Abel Finch to A J Carstensen and Wm Graenwald covering parts of the northwest quarter of section 34 and southeast quarter of section 27 in township 7 north range 3 east P M. A separate deed records the conveyance from Alden Vin Epps to Town of Princeton for the center 20 feet of Lot 1 in Block One in Penneton Ta with a $20 consideration.
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A. J. Carstensen
Wm. Graenwald
Alden Vin Epps
Acton
Tt. V. van Epps
Princeton
Pennveton
Damon Lodge No.10 Holds Special Meeting
Damon Lodge No 10 K of P held a special meeting last night to arrange funeral services for the late William J Lavender. It was agreed to have representatives attend the funeral and have the burial services of the order at the grave, with C W Naresh prelate performing the ceremony. Four candidates were given first degree, and two others were raised to the third degree.
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Datmon Lodge
K. of P
William J. Lavender
C. W. naResh
Gegrer
Keiley Arrested for Leaving Team Stand Unblanketed
Keiley, a bus site driver, was arrested last night for leaving a team stand unblanketed on Western Avenue for over two hours. He claimed he visited a friend briefly and forgot to blanket the horses. Police noted the neglect and a judge gave a warning, discharging him but warning of punishment on a similar future offense.
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Keiley
Houge
Carnegie Library Project Nears Completion in Grinnell
Grinnell’s Carnegie library on the Iowa college campus is nearly finished awaiting occupancy. Dr. Gunsaulus will speak. George M. Whicher of New York will read a poem. the Commercial Exchange plans a banquet at the gym. The $36,000 gift is noted as largely influenced by Dr. Albert Shaw editor of the Review of Reviews.
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Grinnell St
Barnegie
Iowa
Gunsaulus
George M. Whicher
New York
Idwe College
Commercial Exchange
Eymansum
Carnegie
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Coffece
Alina ‘Maier
Keeper of Mrs Chadwick in Jail Faces Sheriff Control
Judge Wing of the United States District court overturned a prior order shielding Mrs. Chadwick from visitors without a written permit. The ruling places her under county jail authority, with the sheriff deciding who may see her. Federal officials may seek further action, possibly moving her to another jail.
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Cleveland
Wing
United States District Court
Bunday
Chadwick
United States
Mrs. Chadwick
Julor
Save Two Women Urges Governors to Spare Executions
An appeal to American women urges influential action with Vermont Governor and Pennsylvania Governor to save Mary Rogers of Vermont and Kate Edward of Pennsylvania, both to be hanged for the murder of their husbands, opposing capital punishment on general grounds.
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Itain J. Bilcker
America
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Mary Rogers
Kate Edward
Cincinnati Man Dies in Texas Gun Accident
George Clifton of Cincinnati, Sergeant of Troop 34 First Cavalry, was killed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio when Private Baleotob accidentally discharged a gun. Clifton was struck in the back and suffered fatal injuries to lung, spleen, and stomach, dying hours later. A letter from his mother was found in his blouse.
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Tex
George Clifton
Cincinnati
First Cavalry
Sundey
Ft. Sam
Houston
Baleotob
Ebnicamb
Sersmat Clifton
Blouse
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