Attempted destruction of Frederick the Great statue in war college grounds
An abortive dynamite blast near the Statue of Frederick the Great at the War College grounds in Washington is investigated. A well dressed man escaped by cab after placing a small black case on the fence. a negro laborer Arthur Ellis aided in removing the device. No injuries reported. guards and officers pursue leads as officials assess Germany-U.S. tensions.
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Washington, D. C
Frederick the Great
WAR College
United States
Germany
William
Mainey
Prince Henry OF
Petssia
Roosevelt
Amrica
United States LY
Wins Shington
Arthur
Carter
Washington Barracks
Albert Rieger
Emginger Batallion
Rieger
State of
Frederick
He- Man
Hieger
George C. Ellis
Wilmarth
Q Streets
Southweer
Strange
Fredericke “the Great
Reiger
Capt. Walker
Arthur Ellis
Heiger
Ellis
Willis
Ellia
Maj. Burr
Lieut
Pillsbury
Rieger and Ellis
Darstol Soarchera
Fulton school basketball clash at the Armory Friday
A Friday game at the Armory pits Fulton school teams in a anticipated basketball match. Both sides practice hard and fans expect a close contest as the To-Play team meets the Wiel sekoat squad with Tapers promising a tough bout.
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Armory
Fulton
Phe
Wiel Sekoat
Burglars Elude Pursuit in Illinois Patrol Chase
Deputies and farmers combed rural Bloomington area after two burglars, wanted by authorities, exchanged around fifty shots near a hut a mile east of town. One suspect captured. injuries not reported.
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Bloomington
Tan
Armers
Banks New Play to Be Produced at Bartis Tonight
Charles Eugene Banks brings the new play An American Woman to Burtis Opera House for its first performance tonight. Amber Lawford debuts as star, praised as consummate actress in a production framed as a social drama with pine forest themes and a central love story. Eminent literary guests Opie Reed and Miss Alice French are among expected attendees.
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Charles Eugene Banks
Burtis Opera House
Amber Lawford
She de Rele
Banks
Opie Reed
Alice French
Grand jury to report on multiple indictments this afternoon
The grand jury, empaneled and in session, may issue a full or partial report on indictments for embezzlement theft and assault with intent to murder. Names include Avnghd Benthien James Conners Fred Westphal Peter Brim Winfield Upson Bermaty Jasper Tropt and Fred Kobt. Court action pending.
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Avnghd Benthien
James Conners
Fred Westphal
embezzie/ Tropt
Bermaty Jasper
Fred Kobt
Grand Jury
Lord's Prayer Led by Kansas Lawmakers in Opening
In Topeka Kansas on January 11 the Kansas House began with the Lord's Prayer as Bishop Millspaugh led. About 125 legislators joined in the recited blessing marking a new feature at the opening session.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Millspaugh
Answers Filed in the Glucose Suits
The Glucose Sugar Refining Company through its attorneys Murphy and Susemihi filed an answer to Frank Dawson's petition. The document seeks judgment for the case and prompts a motion by Murphy and Queeunicht for a more specific statement of the allegations in the petition. the matter involves Charles Goertler against the Glucose Sugar Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gluccee Sugar Refining Company
Teurphy and
Susemihi
Frank Dawson
Judement
Charles Goertler
Glucose Sugar
Murphy and Queeunicht
Jon
Missionary Rally At Davenport Church Thursday
The First Caris In church of Davenport will host a foreign missionary rally Thursday with visitors and out of town ministers. Services start at 10 and close about noon with President McLean of the Foreign Missionary Society presiding. A map and literature exhibit will attract attendees. Speakers include Stephen J. Gorey and numerous clergymen from nearby towns.
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Davenport
McLean
Foreign Society
LeLean
Edward Isle
Betham
Bethany College
Campbell
Foreign Missionary Society of America
Hunig
Stephen J. Gorey
New York
God
GL. Exton
DeWitt
Christ
James Jannings
Wilton Junction
S. R. Drake
Columbus Junction
Shoe Man Accuses Gers With Theft Charge
Justice Court case against Alvin E. Gerde centers on a complaint by Citron of a shoe shop on West Second Street. He claims Gers stole a pair of shoes valued at 2.50 dollars. Gers lives at 217 West Third Street.
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Justics Citzen
Alvin E. Gerde
Citron
West Second Street
Gers
Gerds
West Third Street
Motion Filed in Cain Case Against Drake Furniture and Drake
In the matter of Sam Cain as administrator, a motion filed by the plaintiff seeks a more specific statement from the defendant Drake Furniture & Carpets company and Albert E. Drake. The filing is documented by the plaintiff's attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cain
Drake ‘Furniture & Carpec* Company
Albert E. Drake, & Notign
Ton
Cownie Investigates Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home Visit
The Hon. John Cownie of the state board of central was in the city to inspect the Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home. He departed for Des Moines this afternoon and will report his findings to the board of control. nothing will be made public.
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John Cownie
State Board of Central
Iowa
Tes Moinas
Bhut
Board of Control
Reverend Lemon to Preach at Cornell College
Rev C Lamon announces he will travel to Mt Vernon Za to preach at the college carton one week from Sunday not next Sunday. On his absence two college professors will conduct services at St John’s church in his place.
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Db. C. Lamon
Mt. Vernon
St. John’s Church
Hia Place
Fireman Injured After Collision Of Two Freight Engines
A morning wreck at Bill street involved Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern engine S2 and Burlington engine 95. Fireman E Lamar of the D. B. & N. W. sustained a fractured leg, others escaped with various injuries. Both engines and several cars were damaged, crews remained at their posts, and both engines were moved to the roundhouse for repairs.
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Bill Street
Davenport, Rock Island and
Northwestern
F/ Dizon
W. Cahill
E. Lamar
Burlington
Wireman
E. Lemar
Greman
Hromlee
Rock Island
Battles
Rock Island Round House
N. W
Roundhouse
Answer and Cross Petition Filed in Mining Land Case
Attorney A P McGuirk filed an answer and cross petition in the James M. McGarvey v John Hanlon and Ernest W Buergel case. Defendant claims mining land was leased but apparatus for mining was destroyed by fire and insurance attached by plaintiff, hindering rebuild. He seeks 7000 dollars in damages plus costs, alleging loss of work and ruin due to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. McGuirk
James M. McGarvey
John Hanlon
Ernest W Buergel
Answer Filed In Case Against City In Davenport Library Fight
An answer filed by G Hipwell and Davenport Plumbing Co against the city of Davenport and others admits early petition claims but disputes the library funds, insisting purchases of books totaled 7 800 dollars. The defendants argue as library board members they are part of city government and cannot be sued, while the city contends it has no control over maintenance funds. The court is asked to dismiss the case with costs assessed to the plaintiffs.
Wreck Victims Prompt Telegraph Operator Confession
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on January 1 Harry Dun Keliberger a telegraph operator near the Weigh Scales area recalled yesterday that he forgot to hold the southbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train for an unattached locomotive. The wreck killed two persons and injured several others.
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Shamokin
Harry Dun Keliberger
Pennsylvania Railroad
Palmer Divorce Answer Filed by Hanley for Lucian Palmer
Lucian Palmer files an answer in the Mary Palmer versus Lucian Palmer divorce petition. The defendant denies all allegations and claims the plaintiff seeks the divorce to marry another man. Defendant asks that the petition be dismissed with costs.
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Lucian Palmer
Mary
Palmer
Lucian Pater
Hanley
Gn Ahawer
Aris
Fire damages Russell building on Fifth and Iowa streets
A fire early this morning at 7:45 originated in a defective flue in the John Russell building at Fifth and Iowa, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The blaze mainly affected the frame structure, with five rooms and a rug on the first floor damaged. insurance fully covers the loss. Downtown companies sent two hose lines, and the fire was brought under control before spreading to adjoining rooms.
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John Russell
Fifth
Iowa Street
Hass and Hamann Secure More Room for Office
Hass and Hamann law firm enlarges offices by acquiring space vacated by Cable Lumber Co. The new room provides two large well lit rooms and a private consultation area. Hamann occupies the newly acquired space with Hass sharing the expanded quarters.
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Hass & Hamann
Hass @ have
Anasonic Temple
Cable Lumber Go
Hamann
Substitutes in Hall vs D A L NW W Railway Suit
An amendment in the case Wilfred P. Hall versus D A L NW W railway company substitutes Grace H. Witter administratrix Mrs. Wilfred P. Hall Grace H Wither Bq Hall and Al Hell as defendants. Plaintiffs seek injunction to restrain use of bridges and lines over their property and $20,000 damages for prior railroad use.
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Wilfred P. Hall
D., AL & Nw, W. Railway Company, Et al
Grace H. Witter
Grace’h’ Wither
Bq Hall
al Hell
Enormous Cheese Display At Lingafelt’s Store
Brady Street grocer Leas H Lingafelt showcases a colossal 642 pound cheese at his Davenport shop. Made in Meadville Pennsylvania by Leon McGrau, eight men helped craft it. The giant wheel, praised for quality, has drawn many orders and will be cut next Saturday drawing a wide public invitation to view.
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Leas H. Lingafelt
Brady Street
Meadville
Leon McGrau
Davenport
Lingafelt
School Board Sets Regular Meeting and Purchases Chairs
The school board held its regular meeting Monday approving sewer aid for a city area tied to a new school building. Miss Brauntich resigned as primary teacher at School No. , to be replaced soon. A Furnishings committee is to buy folding chairs from W. S. Holbrook. Eighth graders at School No. 20 may stay for ninth grade work, and Miss Barbara Morgan will offer private cooking lessons Saturdays at no district expense. The truancy officer reported 52 pupils helped. Monthly reports were accepted and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brauntich
W. S. Holbrook
Barbara Morgan
Security for Costs of Lease in Habar Bankruptcy
In the Albart Habar bankruptcy case the trustee of Folding Baby Carvinge company has filed for security for costs. Defendants and several named motions include J Boyle, Bischop, Culton, James Quinn, Fred Abel, Downs, G Hough, Robeson, Andrew Small, Wulf & Bundt, Bow man, Doyle, Dougiarty, Driscoll, Harrison, Leomard, Sage, Sonntag, Walsh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albart Habar
Folding Baby Carvinge Company
J. Boyle
Win
Bischop
Wis
Culton
James Quinn
Dani Arp
Fred Abel
F. W. Downs
A Denker
G. ©. Hough
John Earding
S. G. Robes
Windom Royal Arcana Council Installs Officers
Windom council No. 1338 Royal Arcana held a regular meeting and installed officers. After adjournment an informal smoker followed. Officers installed include Regent W Verder, Vice Regent Mr Oldrich, Guide B F Ford, Secretary Emil Olsen, Treasurer Charles H Schlapp, Dracer J A Uts, Collector R M Woodrutt, Trustee for Three Years W C Mossman, Musician Mr Lafayette, Delegate to Grind Committee O C Campbell.
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Windom Council
Royal Arcana
Ihe
W. ©. Verder
Mr. Oldrich
B. F. Ford
Emil Olsen
Charles H. Schlapp
Dracer
J. A. Uts
R. M. Woodrutt
W. C
Ruhl Takes Charge of Lahamann's Hall Season Start
Fred Ruhl assumes control of Lahamann's Hall and will manage the Ari and run a steady season. The Stratford fair has been closed or postponed beginning Saturday due to unspecified delays.
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Fred Ruhl
Lahamann
Ius
N~ Co
Avenal
Resulir
Ruhl
Ari
Stratford
Minas
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Bartis
Amber Lawlord
Lawmaker
Congregation OF the Fist Christian Church
The
Foreign ‘Missionary Society
Marlow
Colota
W. A. Green
Rock Falls
India
W. BE. Bartho
J. G. Quintin
New Boston
Obilgusina
C. G. Horl
Cameron
R. M. Batley
Mariette
Stephen J. Corey
Jesus
D. W.pampbell
D. W. Lawrence
Rock Teland
Mareh
Abraham Martin
LA. McLoae
Cownie
Lemon
Cornell College
Sunsay
Pennsylvania
Russell
Cable, Lumber Company
BOARD
North End
Locel
Royal Arcanum
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
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