Stoessel Remarks on Fall of Port Arthur and War Outcomes
Gen Stoessel discusses the Port Arthur fall, Kouropatkin’s whereabouts, and Japanese siege tactics. He notes losses, artillery impact, and his respect for Gen Nogi, while reflecting on his three wars and plans to return to Russia with officers’ sons.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
London
Tan
Daily Telegraph
Chefco
Tentsin
Tsunoda
Fort Arthur
Gen. Stocksel
Gin Stoessel
Kouropatkin
Fort Arthurston
Kouroparkin
Kinthow
Kouro
Cape of Good Hope
Steessel
Kondratenko
Irman
Eheekwan
Jogi
Nogi
McDonald pleads not guilty to three indictments
McDonald pleaded not guilty in Scott County district court on three counts of perjury. Bond set at 8,000 with 1,000 for each count. Reading of indictments waived. Case continued to April term. Attorneys Chamberlin and Batéison. State clarifies no relation to civil case A. P. Huggard vs Glutese company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Scott County
Hila
Chamberlin
Batéison
Bia
Cook
A. P. Huggard
Glutese’ Company
Farmer Killed by Falling Tree Near Ty Farm
Rich Hil of Mooreville, Missouri, 63, was killed while cutting a tree on the J.B. Ty farm near here. The accident occurred when a falling limb struck him as he worked. Local authorities are investigating the death.
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Rich Hil
Reuben Care Yer
Furmer
J.B. Ty
Revolver Carrying Charge Dismissed In Rock Island Court
George Bleil stationed at Rock Island arsenal faced a police court accusation of carrying a concealed weapon after an officer found him borrowing a revolver for a dollar at a restaurant. He claimed the weapon was part of his trade and an act of necessity on the government bridge. Judge Finger discharged him after Bleil received a skit and a warning.
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George Bleil
Rock Island Arsenal
Golderman
Bleil
Judge Finger
Timits
Davenport
Gun accident claims Claude Brown after wedding
Sante Paula California January tenth reports Claude Brown died ten days after his wedding in a barbed wire fence incident. He apparently raised a shotgun to ward off something and the weapon discharged into his abdomen.
Regular Meeting of Alpha Society Debates Stock Exchange Abolition
The Alpha Literary Society met at Edwards Congregational church last evening. Debaters John Kleinschmidt and Van der Hvern argued for abolishing the stock exchange, while Robert Osborn and Charles Grimes spoke against it. Judges favored the affirmative, and Roger Van Evern closed with the sixth chapter of the Alpha continued story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Literary Society
Edwards Congregational Church
Stock Exchange
John Kleinschmidt
van der Hvern
Robert Osborn
Charles Grimes
Roger van Evern
Alpha
Suit Not Filed In Due Time In Multiple City Cases
Henry Thuenen as city attorney contends Daniel O Connell suit against Davenport not filed within 90 days after the accident and demurs. T A O'Brien v Christopher O'Brien sees a motion for more specific statements by Carroll Bros. for defendant. W Hoerset demurs in Mrs Alvina Martens v Henry L C Ericksen, claiming no entitlement to the relief demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thuenen
Daniel O'Connell
Davenport
T. A. O'Brien
Christopher O’brien
Carroll Bros
Wr. Hoerset
Alvina - Martens
Henry L. C. Ericksen
Bean Supper for Henry W. Lawton Camp Meeting
Henry W. Lawton camp No 1 Union Spanish War Veterans held its regular meeting in Memorial hall Jane Scott county courthouse. Only routine business was transacted and installation of officers was postponed to the next meeting on Monday January 29. After adjournment members dined at Little Chicago on Brady street hosted by Fred Vedder. Comrades recalled incidents from Lawton camp and planned future twice monthly gatherings ending with a bean supper.
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Henry W. Lawton
Memorial Hall
Jane Scott County Court House
Chicago
Brady Street
Fred Vedder
Lawteh
Canip
Bean
Death in Philadelphia Fire Claims Two In West Philadelphia
Philadelphia fire kills Jeines Roth aged 42 and James Pierce aged 61 in West Philadelphia boarding house blaze. Authorities report Roth died in the flames and Pierce succumbed after long battle with injuries sustained in the fire. Investigators are examining the cause of the blaze and mallard factors.
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Philadelphia
Jeines, Roth
James Pierce
Longei Pty
West Philadelphia
Davenport Business Men's Association Elects Officers
The Davenport Business Men's association held its annual election at the Masonic temple. P T Walsh was named President with C J Von Maur as Vice President and F Hi Has as Treasurer. The secretary's report by J A LeClaire drew praise, while the executive committee will appoint no secretary for the coming year.
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Davenport
Masonic Temple
P, T Walsh
C. J. von Maur
F_ Hi
J. A. LeClaire
Star
Motion to Strike Filed in Court Case Round
Walin Hacker for Neal & Neal sues G A Koester over claimed excessive legal fees. Chamberlin & Petersen file motion to strike allegations and demand a more specific petition in Rosa Tank v Ellen Keeler. Cooper represents Donovan Commission in suit against multiple defendants seeking clearer petition statements.
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Walin Hacker
Neal & Neal
G. A. Koester
G. A. Kaester
Chamberlin & Petersen
Rosa Tank
Ellen Keeler
L. Dunkebberger
Donovan Commission Company Et al
Pagts
Chas
I’, Cooper
Davenport Bowlers Depart for Maquoketa Match
Davenport crack bowlers Art Vinall Arthur Peterson George Huckstedt Ray Vinall Bert Cline and Al Lau travel to Maquoketa to face seven games. Four in the afternoon and three in the evening determine the winner by total pins as the two cities plan a return match. The squad will likely bow in Clinton tomorrow before returning home Wednesday evening.
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Bix
Davenport
Jett
Maquoketa
Mornig
Art Vinall
Arthur Peterson
George Huckstedt
Ray Vinall
Bert Cline
al Lau
Manuoketa
Othe Davenport
George W Scott Reelected Head Of Bar Association
The Scott County Bar Association held its annual meeting at the courthouse with George W Scott in the chair and B OC Bicke as secretary. Officers for 1904 were elected: President George W Scott Vice President A C Mueller Secretary E O C Ficke and Treasurer W H Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Scott
BAR Association
Scott County Bar Association
Court House
B. OC. Bicke
W. H. Wilson
Burns and Parr to Meet in Grand Opera House Bout
Burns and Parr have agreed to a catch as catch can match at the Turner Grand Opera House on January 19. The bout will be best three of five falls for a purse of 7500 dollars. Weigh in at 171 pounds with W. Simpson as referee.
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Barmer” Burns
Scott County
Pride
Mat
Jim Parr
Turner Grand Opera House
W. Simpson
Fitzsimmons Seeks Clarification On Gotch Challenge
Fitzsimmons writes from Chicago after learning Gotch plans to enter boxing. He asks Gotch directly if he intends to pursue the fighting game and challenges him to a gloves bout if sincere. The letter hints at arranging a friendly confrontation while probing Gotch’s true intentions.
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Chicago
Gotch
Canadien Woods
Buffalo
Robert Fitzsimmons
Jaffries
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
Harmony Lodge Installs annual officers and plans masque ball
Harmony Lodge No 43 Knights and Ladies of the Golden Rule held its regular meeting at Third and Marquette Streets. Officers were installed for the year by Past President Betty Bruhn including Emil Joens as President and Elmer Gerdts as Vice President. A trustees board of Charles Gerdis William Bruhn and Louis Simmson was appointed and a committee to run lodge entertainments named Elmer Gerdts Fred Dittman Henry Strom Eliza Fuchs Elia Siegmiat and Charles Fuchs. A delegate to the supreme lodge in Clinton is set for two weeks hence. A masque ball is planned at Lahrman’s on Feb 38 with preparations underway.
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Harmony Lodge
Knights and Ladies of the Golden Pretept
Third
Marquette Streets
Betty Bruhn
Emil Joens
Elmer Gerdta
F. F. Garstang
Oscar Keim
Matilda Goettuch
Henry Strom
Rnnie Hart
Elmer Gerdts
Fred Dittman
Eliza Fuchs
Elia Siegmiat
Charles Fuchs
Supreme Lodge
Clinton
Lahrmazin
Hest
Armstrong Post Installs Officers At Regular Meeting
Fort Armstrong post No 2 Bankaca Pioneer Association held its regular meeting last night and installed officers and planned a masked ball at Hibernian hall on Monday evening January 23. Officers installed include Governor Dr J P Hewins Lieutenant Governor A S Walters Past Governor William H Kane Clerk Benny A Shelley Paymaster O S Osborn Chaplain Miss Bessie Someners Pathfader B Inez Benson Superintendent of Socials Mrs BB McConochie Assistant Superintendent of Socials Mrs Lund Superintendent of Charities Mrs Emma Mickey Assistant Superintendent of Charities Miss Mattie Telgon Scout bliss Bessie Davis.
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Fort Armatring Post
Bankaca’ Pioneer Association
Hibernian
Train derailment delays Great Western engine near Baxter
An engine pulling passenger No. 9 derailed near Baxter causing a nine hour delay. Front tracks left rails and 100 feet of track torn up. No injuries reported and no serious consequences beyond material damage and delay.
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Is. Jas. 10
Old check presented for payment after twelve years
A check issued twelve years ago by a Red Oak resident for 350 dollars has surfaced at the bank. An inquiry is underway to trace its whereabouts during the intervening years.
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Zit
Intervenors answer filed in Mueller Lumber case
Isaac Petersberger and J C Hall attorneys for the defendant filed answers to the intervenors in the Mueller Lumber company versus A J Stacy and Son with Charles Johnson garnishee listing Builders' Lime & Cement Robert H Doerring Ed J Hamilton Builders' Sand & Gravel Mueller Lumber Clyde Tombkinson John Hamp Chris Burmeister Andrew Whitney G J Mordis Gust Busch James Quinn. A motion for temporary alimony was filed by W W Epps for T R Kendall against Myrtle Kendall seeking 200 dollars during proceedings. No arrests yet in the Emets drugstore robbery. police have a strong clue and are pursuing it actively.
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Isaac Petersberger
J. C. Hall
Mueller Lumber Company
A.J. Stacy and Son
Charles Johhnson
Builders' Lime & Cement Company
Robert H. Doerring
Ed J. Hamilton
Builders' Sand & Gravel Company
Mueller’. Lumber Company
Clyde Tombkinson
John ‘Hamp
Chris Burmeister
Andrew ‘ Whitney
Arsenal payroll being paid at Rock Island arsenal
The payroll for December at the Rock Island Arsenal is being paid today. The total for that month will amount to $152,906.28, larger than any preceding month of this fiscal year, with many prior months also high. The arsenal employs 2,560 men, and there are five POWs noted in the yard.
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rRock Island Arsenal
E&s
Motions for Security for Costs in McQuade Case
Lane and Waterman lodged two motions for security for costs from plaintiff Robert McQuade in the suit against C M and St P railway for damages from an accident. Attorneys also moved to discharge McQuade's motions against D R x and W T Allway. The motions were heard this morning in the sharks office.
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Lane
Waterman
Coats
Plantuf
Robert McQuade
C., M. & St. P.railway 1
McQuade
McQuades
W. T Allway
Shark
Citizens' National Bank Re-elects Old Officers
The stockholders held their annual meeting this afternoon and re-elected the old board of directors and officers. President F. H. Griggs and Vice President Jens Lorenzen head the list with Cashier August A. Bailnff and Assistant Cashier C. Kroeger. Directors include E. B. Cook HW Seiffert J. H. Griggs L. Best and others.
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Citizen's National Bank
F. H. Griggs
Jens Lorenzen
August A. Bailnff
C. Kroeger
E. B. Cook
HW. O. Seiffert
J. H. Griggs
L. Best
Elcg Mueller
Oswald Schmidt
J. Lorenzen
Wadsworth
A. W. Vander Veer
HE Andrecent
J. J. Richardson
Last Will of J Jaeger Filed
The will of Juergen A Jaeger was filed last evening naming Henry Jaeger as sole executor. Stock in German Savings Bank and German Trust Company goes to Clara Jaeger with real estate to Henry, Clara, and Meta Bandruf. Anna Schmidt of Greeley County Nebraska receives $100. Remainder divided among Henry, Clara, and Meta Laudms. Will drawn Oct 10 190% and witnessed by C T Hanssen and Bisik Rete ere.
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Juergen A. Jaeger i
Henry Jaeger
German Savings Bank
German ‘Trust Company
Clara Jaeger
Meta Bandruf
Anna Schmidt
Greely County
Neb
Henry
Meta Laudms
C.T. Hanssen
Bisik Reteere
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Fort Louis
Daily Mail
FORTE
Madagascar
Comoro Islands
Mayotte
Comorro Islands
MacDonald
FW. O. W
Hundredmare
Belmen Hall
H.W. Hondredmaris
Woodmen of the World
Hadredmark
Hundredwark
Daven- Hott
Mulghtn Redmen Hall
Mt. Hundregmark
Alpha Society
HENRY _ W. LAWTON
P.T. Walsh
Totel
Tudge Bollinger
Dion
Muscatine County
Bollinger
Association
Feott
Sly
Schmidt
Jon R Lane
M Fisher
Ambrose PB. McGuirk
Mr Gwirk
Burns
Parr
IGWA
Battle
Jeffries
Challenge
Ladies OF the Golden Precept
Armstrong Post
Emets
Arsenal
Hotion
Citizens’ National Bank
J. Jaeger
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