Annual Meeting of Davenport High School Athletics
The Davenport high school athletic association will hold its annual meeting at the school Friday afternoon. The debate over keeping both a track and baseball team, amid campus expectations and travel costs, dominates the agenda. A constitutional amendment requires members to present a signed dues recount to vote, a frequent source of past contention.
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Davenport High School Athletic Association
Lawrence “Milspaugh
Cedar Rapids
Rimmars
W Sehosl
Nism
Avirdek
Argamit E Vinsthein
Aig Boon
Hail Bise
Modern Woodmen Figures Rock Island Figures Report
The annual Modern Woodmen statement issued from the head office in a few days shows higher business under new management despite fewer camps. In 1903, 3,737 deaths and $1,718 certificates were allowed, with total assets around $6.87 million and a net balance of $138,925.15. The organization notes 18,560 claims and 781 new camps, aiming to consolidate camps into stronger units.
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Rock Island
The Most Moral County Reform Fable
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a county’s moral reform with lines about courts, juries, whisky, and laborers who expelled a lawless element. The text attributes changes to the work of sturdy laborers and references long-ago reforms whose liberations took root.
Ben Hur to Open at Chicago Auditorium With Spectacle
The Kiaw and Erlanger company bring Ben Hur to Chicago Auditorium for six weeks starting February 2. A 100 man crew rebuilds the stage for intricate mechanical effects, electric lighting uses 25 000 lights, and scenes include the Star of Bethlehem and Mount of Olives. Milward Adams, manager, invites mail orders with remittance.
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Chicago
Wallace
Ben Hur
London
Drury Lane
St. Louis
Jerusalem
Bur
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Mount of Olives
Star of Bethlehem
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Auditorium
Miss Hamilton Engaged Duhdave to Knowlton
Society notes report the engagement of Miss Hamilton, daughter of Dr. O. H. Hamilton, to Minneapolitan engineer Knowlton, formerly captain of Minnesota’s 1961 football team. The tale recalls prior engagements and a changed match amid university and railroad circles.
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Alle Hamilton
0. H
Iiss Hunllivu
William. .Schaper
University of Albnesota
Murde
Mias Hamiton
Prof. Sehaner
Knowlton
Bryan Expected to Confer on Illinios College Presidency
Jacksonville NL Jan 18 William J Bryan plans a full day with Illinios college trustees after negotiations sparked by a prior resignation. Trustees, split over leadership, weigh his offer to lecture and guide policy at personal expense. Strong support favors Mrs Bryan for the post with a $2000 yearly salary.
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William J. Bryan
Efcy
Illinsis College
Mt. Bryan
Instituton
CO. W.barnes
Bryan
Istees Guiliuine
Amadi College
Witnois College
Mucch
Illinois College
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Sidvantazeous
M. F. Dunlap
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Ruscees
Interlocking Plant Completion Delivers Faster Traffic
Nasaville reports completion of the interlocking switch at the intersection of division lines on the Illinois Southern Rit Nitervittete line. The improved equipment, under Southman supervision, promises safer, quicker handling of trains and expanded business on both lines.
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Nasavilla
Colonel Sands and the Lincoln Circle in Ohio and Washington
Logan Jan 18 A.G. Sands once a dominant Ohio figure and ally of Lincoln Wade Grant and Hayes is profiled as a pivotal political broker. The piece outlines his rise from a Lincoln loyalist to a key confidant, cabinet rival, and broker in the Wade and Hayes era with links to Surratt and the Northern Pacific commission.
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Landa
Dayton
Studs
Colonel Sands
Springfield
White House
Washington
Snathern Obie
Chnner
John Sherman
Sands
Senate
Air
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Certtin
Wade
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Surratt
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Grant
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iSands
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Hayes
Cincinnati
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Political Upset Spurs Allen Nomination in Cincinnati Enquirer History
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports how McLean sent a staffer to interview Allen in Cultlticothe, sparking a boom that led to his nomination. Col Sands advised Hoodly during early Cincinnati marshal politics and urged him to stay in the fight, influencing later gubernatorial contest dynamics. Hoodly faced opposition as McLean later opposed his nomination, leading to withdrawal and renewed campaigning efforts.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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Enquirer
Cultlticothe
Alen
Allen
Sutds
Cincinnati
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Hoadly
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Colonel Sands
Hoodly
Sands
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Kentucky Chieftains in Battle of Words
Louisville dispatch reports a sharp public feud between Senator Blackburn and Governor Beckham over Kentucky Democratic politics. The exchange centers on party leadership, with Blackburn accusing Beckham of harmful conduct and attempting to undermine the party, while Beckham fires back defending himself and criticizing Blackburn.
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Blackburn
Beckham
Democratic Party
Louisville
Berkham
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Uta
Caitinsge
Blackharn
Ainé
Lis Law
Blackburn & Blackburn
Washington, D.C
Tegarriet
Frick Plans Major Pittsburg Expansion Project
Pittsburgh rumor says Henry Frick and associates plan spending between 45 and 50 million dollars on a subway link from downtown to East Liberty, a new 16 story Frick building at Fifth Avenue and Grant Street, and transfer of Postal Telegraph offices from New York to Pittsburgh. The deal reportedly involves Philadelphia financier John Wannamaker. Frick has long worked with Postal to secure the Western Union branch routing along the Pennsylvania road, where he is a leading stockholder.
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Prick
East Liberty
St. Paul's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
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Sret
Postel Telegraph and Cable Company
New York
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Philadelphia
Ma Frick
Pennsylvania Road
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Consumption Colds
A letter reports a wife with consumption who was given up by doctors but recovered after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The testimonial claims it kills germs, relieves one dose, and is guaranteed at the price of one dollar by Frank Nadler Co. A trial bottle is offered free.
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F. G. Huntley
Orklandon
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Frank Nadler Co
Arugist
Snyder Gets Appointment Postmaster in Lake City
Lake Guy January 18 W C Snyder has been appointed postmaster over R F Littleman after months of dispute. The decision follows an investigation and Connor's recommendation. Snyder, editor of the Lake City Blade, previously deputy postmaster under Dr JD McVey and a veteran with strong veteran support.
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W. C. Snyder
R.f.littleman
Connor
Teeth
Snyder
Lake City
JD. McVey
Lindeman
Chancellor Andrews condemns student plagiarism in Nebras ka university
In Linc eln Nebraska on January 16 Chancellor Andrews addressed students denouncing rampant plagiarism. He warned drastic measures will be taken, announcing that violators will be notified their presence is no longer desired at the university.
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Andrews
Butter advances and dairy price shifts dominate market
A chaotic market note reports butter price rises for creamery and dairy products with quotes around 34.8 cents and 28 cents for butter and dairy. It lists wholesale and retail prices for eggs, cheese, lard, poultry, vegetables, fruits, flour, and live stock, with assorted per-unit quotes and per-ton figures across foods and supplies.
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G. S. Johnson
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