Postoffice Substations Report Surge in 1904 Revenue
Postmaster Lon Bryson reports rising receipts across city sub stations in 1904 driven by more money orders, stamp sales, and registered letters. Station totals show increases in money orders issued and stamp sales compared to 1903, with station locations listed on Third and Fillmore, North Harrison, Thirteenth and Grand, Mt. Ida Drug Store, and Weber’s Drug Store areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Bryson
Wey Escee
Rloney
Matey
Stantner & Bremer
Third
Fillmore Streets
Mertzel's Drug
Harrison Street
Campbell’s Drug Store
Thirteenth Street
Grand Avenue
Mt. Ida Drug Store
Weber's Drug Store
Davenport
Post Office Revenue Gains Across Fifty Largest Offices
A report by the post office department compares receipts and gains of the fifty largest offices. Peoria leads with a 22 percent gain, Chicago follows at 14 percent, and the overall average gain stands around 9.6 percent. The local post office shows a 1 percent gain, matching the second tier on larger offices and above the general average.
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Post Office Department
Peoria
Chicago
Moe
Doctors Hold Quarterly Meeting in This City
The District Medical Association met Thursday evening at the Kimball house. After a fine dinner, the regular meeting continued with Dr. Banning presiding in place of Dr. Gilbert. Dr. Young of Geneseo and Dr. Browning of Moline presented papers on Pneumonia and Chronic Bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenere Central” District Medical Association
Towa & Illinois Central District Medical Association
Kimball House
Banning
Gilbert
Geneseo
Young
Browning
Moline
Judgment Record From Louis B. Rodenta Case
Judgment entered at the clerk’s office on December 12, 1904. Amount due listed as $10.22. Originating from the docket of Louis B. Rodenta. Public record of a court action concluding with specified sum.
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Louue
Insrice Dueen Japd
Louis B. Roddenta
Fifty six? Sixty days for Aubrochs two charges
In police court Henry Aubroch and Charles Hee vy faced multiple charges after an assault on R A Payne, janitor at City Hall. Aubroch received thirty days on one charge, Heeny was acquitted, and a separate assault attempt against Officer Sanford led to Aubroch receiving another thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aubrochs
Chas. Heevy
R A. Payne
Auebrochs
Heeny
Auerochs
Foligeman
Sanford
Aubroghs
Fifth Street
Aubrochs
Scott County
Adams Sues Whitehead Machinery for Wages
Harry G Adams, represented by Ira R Tabor, sues Whitehead Machinery Co of Pittsburg Pa for 282 91 claimed as balance due for services as a company representative from February 12 1904 to June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G Adams
Ira R. Tabor
Whitehead Machinery Company
Pittsburg
Cold Weather Stays For Another Day Across Regions
The forecast promises continued cold and fair conditions tonight and Sunday. A high barometric area extends from the British Northwest to the Gulf, with 31.0 inches reported from Miles City. Mount Ibis is warmer over the middle Missouri valley, while temperatures dip to 20 degrees below zero at Charles City. The East and South grow much colder, with below freezing readings across many Gulf-area stations. Rain or snow falls persist on the north Pacific slope and east of the Mississippi.
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British Northwest
Southeas
Gulf
Miles City
Mount Ibis
Middle
Missouri Valley
Sastern Colorado
Gul
North Pacific
Mississippi
Glucose Company Sued For Breach Of Contract
John Griffin sues Glucose Sugar Refining Works in district court claiming breach of contract after injuries in 1903 led to permanent disability and a return to work promise with wage terms. Griffin seeks $300 in damages for failure to honor the agreement and continued employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely & Bush
John Griffin
Glucose Sugar Refining Works
Griffin’s
Aumages
Meeting at Business Men's Rooms Monday Evening
Bay City Michigan resident W. H Churchill announces a meeting at the Business Men's Rooms Monday evening. He describes his long history in the area and references his Davenport connections and early education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Bay City
Mich
Renewius
Gri
French Criticism Arises Over Permitting Actions
Fragmentary report notes criticism of France by unnamed sources regarding actions described as Russian and Syrian related, with mentions of Mada mascar and Tokyo Jin, unclear exact specifics due to damaged text. No clear dates or definitive entities confirmable.
Fulton Fails: Fulton High School suffers tough loss in armory game
The Fulton basketball team failed to meet the expected test at the Armory, losing to Turner High 60 to 20 after adjustments in the lineup. The Turner squad defeated the Fulton second team 21 to 2 earlier, while the girls’ game with Augustana was postponed due to Augustana's refusal to play.
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Fulton
Armory
Turner
Lemon
Holbrook
Vertigis
Preston
Hinrie Ih
Turners
Otto
Neimand
Goethe
Rissey
Bristman
Motion for a More Specific Statement in Cain vs Drake Firm
Samuel Cain as administrator sues Drake Furniture and Carpet Co and Albert E B Drake. Murphy and Susemhi attorneys file a motion for a more specific statement of allegations in the plaintiff’s petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cain
Drake Furniture and Carpet Company
Albert EB. Drake
Murphy & Susemhi
Platintlm
Installation of Officers in Davenport lodge No 210
Davenport lodge No 210 Bs, DB, A, held its regular meeting and installed officers. After business, members and friends enjoyed a social and dance. Officers installed include President B C Struck, Vice President J P Madden, Secretary Alfred Parsons, Treasurer S Seigerbaum, Chaplain A Brande, Conductor A D Widington, Werthman H M Dove Sentis Charres, Steinbiurer, Physicians W A Stwecks and W A Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Lodge
No. 210
B. C. Struck
J.P. Madden
Alfred Parsons
S. Seigerbaum
Chapilin
A. Brande
A. D. Widington
Werthman
Dove Sentis-Charres
Steinbiurer
W. A. Stwecks
W. A. Cooper
First Sermon at Sacred Heart Cathedral
Tomorrow at the Sacred Heart Cathedral the first of seven sermons on the sacraments will be given. The sermon will cover the sacrament of baptism and promises. Everyone is invited to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Man Charged With Finding Bill Charged With Finding
A man alleges he dropped a ten dollar bill in a saloon on Harrison. P. Ryan claims he had no money and later showed funds. The case hinges on testimony this morning as the matter heads to court next Monday in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
P. Ryan
Bean
Ryan
Doltcesourt
Enthusiastic Bettendorf Meeting Rails at Beet Sugar Plant
A large Bettendorf crowd gathered at Pillisn's ballroom to hear Davenport Sugar Co. officials outline beet sugar factory plans. Director McGuirk spoke on acreage and processing needs, while Druehl and others urged strong local support and agricultural collaboration for beet production. A follow up meeting is slated for January 16 with notable speakers from Michigan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Bettentorf
Pillisn
Beékendot
Pluyer Peter Beck
Acton
Davenport Sugar Company
M. J. Exgal
Eagal
Direvtor McGuirk
Bea
McGuirk
H. Schroeder
Ang
Oller
Mer. Druebl
Colorado
Restomadhe
Boas
Druehl
Veera& Mansur
Thair
Bettendorf
Davenport
W. L. Churchil
Michigan
G. J. Salor
Agricultural Department of the United States Goverment
Knights of Father Mathew Honor Davenport Pastor
At a Davenport meeting the Knights of Father Mathew presented their beloved pastor of St. Anthony's church, Father Flannery, with a leather bound library by Joh n W. Crowley. Crowley spoke for all, praising Father Flannery’s support of temperance work and his kindness to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Crowley
Father Flannery
Father Mathew
Roosevelt Sends Message On Canal Commission Report
President Roosevelt submits the fifth annual report of the Panama Canal Commission to Congress and asks for broader discretion in canal construction. Coen and Conway begin a permit for a two story building on East Nineteenth Street, cost 2450 dollars, for H L Debatte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Deat ‘Roosevelt
Congress
Pathran Commission
Coen & Conway
Beth
Eighteenth Street
Brady and
Perry Streets
H. L. DeBatthe
Phipps to fund New York tenement reforms
Henry Phipps plans to give 1.6 million dollars for improved tenements in New York City. Trustees led by Robert W. De Forest will oversee construction, with Isidore Straus as vice president. Buildings aim for fireproof, sanitary design with play space and market-rate rents.
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New York
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
Thi CiTy
Phipps
Isidore Straus
DE Forest
Alfred T. White
Myles Tierney
Charles & Brown
E. H. J. Gould
W. &. Hawk
Charles A. Moore
George E. Gordon
John ST. Pripps
Charles Stewart Smith
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Fire damages West Ninth Street home and furniture
A morning fire at 410 West Ninth street damaged the house owned by Mrs. Mary Hoffman. Occupant Mr. Mee Kaugh reported about 500 damage to the structure and similar loss to furniture. Fire department responded quickly but flames had already caused substantial damage before arrival.
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West Ninth Street
Mary Hoffman
Mee Kaugh
Beet Sugar Magazine Manager Visits Davenport Headquarters
Frank Roberts, manager of the American Beet Sugar Industry and Beet Sugar Gazette, visited the Davenport Beet Sugar company headquarters in Musonle temple yesterday. He has been writing on the manufacturers for Fridays in support of the magazine’s beet sugar interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roberts
American Beet Sugar Industry
Davenport Beet Sugar Company
Musonle Temple
Roderus
Fridaies
Big Sunday School Convention Program Details
Mott B. Sawyers prepares the tei town ship convention program for Long Grove on January 20 1905 delegates from Butler Winfield and Sheridan townships will be present J H Marriott presiding morning registration music by Mrs G W Curtis personal reading Rev Seaman LeClaire addresses on the importance of Sunday schools Christ e Marci and M A Calderwood Bow to Teach a Sunday School Class L W Neelands discussion led by Mark R Sawyers how can we improve our Sunday School Rev Lewis Gok discussion and adjournment evening presiding George Curtis address by the Rev A Martin of the First Christian church
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Mott BR. Sawyers
Scott County Sunday School Association
Tei-Township
Long Grove
Butler
Winfield
Sheridan Townshine
Will
J. H. Marriot
G. W. Curtis
Seaman
LeClaire
Christe Marci
M. A. Calderwood
L. W. Neelands
Mark R. Sawyers
Sonny
Lewis
Gok
George Curtis
Daverional Muir
A. Martin
The
First Christian Churct
Czar Proclamation Praises Defenders At Port Arthur
St Petersburg January 14 The Czar issued a dispatch to the army and navy praising the defenders of Port Arthur. He urges troops to remain steadfast despite heavy losses, pledging that Russian strength grows through adversity and that the glorious army and navy will arise to break the enemy forces. Signed Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
Nicholas
Charles Lummimns on Indian Music at Science Hall
Charles Lummmins of Los Angeles, California, will lecture on Primitive Music of the Southwest at Science Hall on Thursday evening, January 19. The talk, under Archeological Institute of America auspices, includes rare old Indian and Spanish music on new phonograph records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lummmins
Science Hall
Davenport
Charles 7. Lummies
Los Angeles
Cal
Southwest
Iona Ghton Af
Archeologics] Institute of
Arthur Farewell
Boston
Bro
Lumraina A
Archeological Institute
Bokten
Mass
State University At
Iowa City
Fulbabks
Buarmann
Academy of Sciences
Archeological Institute of America
Chan
Elliot Norton
Ths
Lemmins
Harvard
California
Out West
Sequoya League
Landrmarks Club
Mexico
Case Concluded but No Decision in Local Suit
The errumtots of the ators on the base of Caroline Garth John Tes et al were cane th quarning before Judge Bollinger for a decision. The judge may render a decision in a few days. Plaintiffs Selwuidt Voltmer and Peters berger defend. The case concerned the judgment for about $330.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Garth John Tes
Bollinger
Cera Selwuidt & Voltmer Ani
Petersberger
Jandson
State Encampment No 3 Install Officers Brief
State Encampment No 3 installs officers at a meeting held in Fehows Annulled. Senior Warde and Junior Warder roles are listed, with Secretary-Treasurer J. Tompie named among the attendees.
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Od Fehows
Parriareh Hist Prigsi
Dunior
Aal Treasuret
J. 1
Tompie
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Justice
Payne
City Hall
Harry G. Adams
Sherler
Glucose Company
John Griffen
Tokio
Jin
Madamascar
M. B
the Sacred Heart
County
Knights OF Father Matthew
D. J. Fisanery
Roosevelt
New York Project
Frank Eodus
Tri-Cities
Czar
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