Local notes include guilds, sales, and a street accident
A Davenport area brief lists multiple business ads and society items. It reports Grace Cathedral and St. Margaret’s Guild meetings at Lee Hall, a Smokers Club royster supper on Third and Marquette, and Henry Nagel noting ground frozen to three feet two inches. It mentions a horse accident on Gaines Street, various license issuances, court actions, a city department call, a fire caused by a lit pipe, and a public saloon opening at 210 Iowa Street hosted by W. Hovey.
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Chicasa
Brady
Harrison
Gale
Sthuildt Electric Co
West iThird Street
Tristr
Par's Coal Co
Oteesen’s
West Second Yatreet
Women's Guild of Grace Cathedral
Lee Hail
J.B. Smalley
Iowa
Rock Island System
Gaines Streets
Nagel’s
West Fourth Street
St. Margaret’s Guild
Lee Hall
Smokers
Ua Royster
Third
Marquette Streets
Henry Nagle
George Massack
Buckingham Et al
William Thoerseh
Attrney
John ‘A. Woods
Davenport
Pearl Mithone
Lettesville
W. H. McChurch
Mary T. Lorden
Minnie Speils
Justice Hall
Court Regent
Prosperity Lodge
Ronge
L. Dunkelberger
Donovan, Commission Company
Et al
Vontris
Flora BE. West
James West
F. A. Cooper
Max. Steinhauer
George Diedrelch
W. C. Steinhauer
Max Stehaner
Rhodes Examinations on Iowa City Jan 19
The Rhodes scholarship examination began Tuesday at 10 in the regents' room of the old capital building. The list of contestants includes W. Rose Muscatine senior University of Iowa Jacob Van Ber Zee Sioux Center senior University of Iowa Earl Morton Sinclair Des Moines senior Drake Shortright Majesty of Weaton Mo senior Drake Carl Westeyn Hayward Algona senior Morning side Charley Albert Simonds Fayette junior Upper Iowa university Mr. Ross qualified last year and need not take this examination.
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Iowa City
Regents
Capital
Wag
Weaton
Drake
Carl Westeyn Hayward
Algoni
Charley Albert Simonds
Fayette
Upper Iowa University
Ross
Mrs Flinders Denies All in Alienation Suit
Mrs Flinders testified in the Sioux City trial that she never loved Asa Bailey and denied writing a letter introduced as evidence. She stated her relationship with her husband had been pleasant before March 14 when she alleged abuse began.
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Sioux City
Harry Flinders
Ash Bally
Asa
Bailey
Wat Mareb
Otto Klingbeil Florist Declared Bankrupt
Dex Moines reports Otto Klingbeil florist of Ott o Klingbeil has filed for bankruptcy in federal court. The firm Schmidt Vollmer confirms the petition but offers no details on debts or assets. Klingbeil reportedly lacked enough funds to pay his creditors, and refused further comment.
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Melegram
Dex Moines
Enae & Vollmet
Bice
United States
Schmidt
Klingbeil
Kiingbetl
Bia
Hen
Obituary notices from a 19th century paper
The notice reports multiple deaths and funeral services. Mrs E Warner's funeral was at 2 pm from Mrs Mary Cook's home, service led by Rev H C Rowlands, burial at Oakdale cemetery. Volma Jeske died of diphtheria at 7, private funeral. Mrs Elizabeth Wesley's requiem Mass at St Joseph's church, pallbearers listed, burial at St Mary's cemetery.
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Jeskh
Volma
Toho J. Jeske
West Fourth Street
F. Stebbe
A. Hiegel
A. Hartz
St. Mary's Cemetery
Belt Line Girdling Milwaukee Aims for Preliminary Survey
Milwaukee January 13 The belt line around the city is revived with Merchants and Manufacturers association pushing a preliminary survey. A committee advanced a $25 000 proposal to Tale & fond for the survey stock will be issued to subscribers when the company is incorporated. The plan is to be a pure business project with no city or state aid. Also: Northwestern Electrical Association opens its annual convention at the Hotel Phister. Mayor Rose and Commissioner Hoye news touch. The Kesbena Menominee Indian school fire injures none, with a $50 000 loss. Henry Tousay given 27 additional years on top of a 1869 burg lary sentence. William Norton sentenced for life in the murder of his wife.
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Milwaukee
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Talsé & Fond
Turd
Igven
Northwestern Electrical Association
Dsg
Phster
Wisconsin
Taois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Grover
Armun
Rose
Hoye
Heard O Gub- Itt Works
T. J. Callen
Ife
William’ Norton
Brazeé
Waupun State Prison
Ames Gets Silver Medal At St Louis Fruit Exhibit
Word reached the college that Iowa State College fruit exhibit earned two silver medals at the St Louis exposition. The showing was modest, consisting mainly of new apple and plum varieties. The effort reflects well on the college fruit program.
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Towa State College
St Louis Exposition
Ames
Iowa State College
Ben
St. Luis
Receivership Proposed for Ice and Brewing Co. Bonds
The district court will hear a petition to appoint a receiver for the Ice and Brewing Company, which sold bonds totaling 256000 dollars with interest due and unpaid. The Trust Company is secured by two mortgages. Hearing set for tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Aswell
District Court
the Totes Tense Company
Ice and Brewing Company
Hearlng
Interurban Line Feasibility Tied to Tri Cities Route
Town talk centers on an interurban railway from Monmouth to Galesburg and beyond toward Aledo Molina and Rock Island. Local capitalists and Chicago investors back a line with rights already secured, possibly linking Davenport seeking entry, while papers speculate on the scope and intent of the project.
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Springfield
Davenport
Monmeouth
Galesburg
Monmouth
Eradicace
Chicago
Linals
Mon- Mouth
Aledo
Mercer County
Molina
Rock Island
Schadeer Suit In District Court
John Schraeder sues Wable Teandry & Machine Company for damages of 35090 over the loss of three fingers in May 1904 incident. Trial before Judge Boltinger, jury drawn. settlement failed. A P McGuirk represents plaintiff. Murphy & Susemshi defend.
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John Schraeder
Wable_Teandry & Machine com Pany
District Court
Boltinger
Viebench
John Schroeder
A. P. McGuirk
Frme
Murphy & Susemshi
Major Arthur Morey Dies After Sudden Illness in Sedalia
Sedalia Missouri reports Major Arthur P. Morey died at 63 after a brief illness from grippe and heart failure. A longtime Pettis County circuit clerk in the 1860s, he was active in business and a member of Morey Crawford Abstract and Title Guaranty Co. He leaves a widow and children Richard Morey of St Louis Walter Morey Jeannie Morey and Mrs Robert M John of Sedalia.
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Sedalia
Arthur P. Morey
Morey
Eley
Pettis County
Morey-Crawford Abstract and Title Guaranty Company
Ichard Morey
St. Lewis
Walter
Jeunie Morey
Robert M. Johne
Cfty
Three Illinois Leaders Disagree Over Federal Expansion Plan
Washington January piece reports three prominent Illinois leaders Cannon Cullom and Hopkings disagree on a plan to strengthen federal power by adding nine judges across Illinois districts. The proposal would place three judges each in conducive districts with appointments and aims to reshape the federal bench despite opposition from Hopking and Haney.
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Washington
Cannon
Cullom
Hopkins
Woman Burns to Death in Fireplace Accident
Mrs Polly Murphy aged 86 died at her home five miles east of Ridgeway after falling into an open fireplace. Jub. $9. The tragedy occurred when she sustained fatal burns at the residence.
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Ridgeway
Polly Murphy
Markets of America: mixed hogs and steady cattle lead
Chicago market news reports receipts of 13,001 corn, 244,040 oats, 75,000 by. Hog prices opened steady with light to heavy bids around 4.25 to 4.60, mixed and butcher grades varying. Cattle arrivals near 4,000 head with steady to strong bids, hogs closing mixed to slow. sheep steady. Liverpool grain markets show wheat up and corn up, with North American futures and cash basis listed for multiple grades and spring wheat prices around 1.19 to 1.20 per bushel.
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Chicagos US
Foss
Butche
Jeane Edge
Sheen
Hhead
Kansas City
U.S
Heeves
Brockere
Speen
Job Ae
Extradition Delay In Mrs Webb-Duke Case
New York report states extradition papers for Mrs Alice Webb-Duke Awmed may be delayed by a misunderstanding. Attorney Jeraine expects papers soon from Nacogdoches County but Governor Lantiani has not received a requisition letter. Mrs Webb-Duke reportedly fled a Union Square hotel and her whereabouts remain unknown, with Jersey City a possible location. Duke seeks annulment on alleged false representations. Levy notes Duke continued cohabiting after sobriety.
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New York
Jim
Alice Webb-Duke
Texas
Jeraine
Lantiani
Nacogdoches County
Deke
Levy
Presidential nominations sent to the Senate in executive session
The president forwarded a list of nominations to the Senate including Indian agents at Standing Rock and Pine Ridge, receivers of public money at Dickinson, postmasters in several states, and promotions to the navy. Names span North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Ontario, with multiple appointments and assignments detailed.
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Washington
Senate
I. N. Steen
Standing’ Rock Agency
North Dakota
John R. Brannan
Pine Ridge Agency
South Dakota
tWilliam
Dickinson
N. D
Indiana
Lucint “Sr
Camillin
Shir
Ley
Louis
J. Bell
Flora
Charles R. Swaim
Knighttown
Howerd H. Now- Pee Egar
John R.nordyke
Wolont
Nowa
Levi M. Black
Iveton
Minnesota
Aaron R. Butler
Gagler
Williams
Anon
Anka
William H_i Swith
Cambridge
Charles
Stro Dberk
Litchfields
Joni P. Lurie
Stephen
Missouri
Lam
Tygart
South St. Joseph
Warren W. Pariah
Adrian Mortans
Grace Lamont
Difion
Nebraska
George Willems
Cam
J Bridge
Onto
Astounding Colorado Frauds in Democratic Balloting
Denver January reports reveal a wide corruption probe into Colorado elections. Testimony claims extensive ballot stuffing with a witness stating he voted up to twenty times using slips and targeted precincts. Officials warn of threats against judges as Democrats defend ballot integrity amid sensational accusations.
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Siberrassing
Adams
Denver
Supreme Court
Prisug
Poll Book Challenge Seeks Mandamus Over Election
A campaign to void votes from non residents and deceased individuals prompted a writ of mandamus. Judge Filins Bissell, a Republican, leads the governor's side while John M. Waldron, connected to the Democratic party, handles the contest for Peabody.
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Riddle
Adams
Filins B Bissell
John M. Waldron
Peabory
Booker T Washington Denied Rooms by Kansas Hotels
In Topeka and Wichita Kansas a staged welcome by state leaders for Booker T Washington devolved into humiliation as hotels refused him lodging. Guards and officials watched as Washington and entourage faced refusals, prompting a community member to offer shelter. He delivered a lecture later that evening.
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Booker T
Washington
Kansas
Hoatelincs
Topeka, Kae
Jai
Andy Judiciary
Hall of Representatives
Capitol
Supreme Court
Wichita
Kelly
Sam Jones
Mr. Washington
Yale Students Blamed In Waterbury Cafe Clash
New Haven Conn investigation into a cafe quarrel near a Yale campus place suggests the scuffle caused a man’s head fracture by a fall on ice, not a blow. Detectives gather evidence. no arrests yet. Accused Yale students are questioned as stories from Tennant and his companion Ashby are examined.
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New Haven
Conn
Yate
Yate Ghulty
Tennant
Aghley
Tome
Burglars Busy in Dubuque Cabinet Makers Store Heist
In Dubuque Iowa on January 19 thieves entered the Dubuque Cabinet Makers' Store through a rear door and looted the third floor. A large quantity of silk and plush valued at about $200 disappeared, with the loss later estimated at several hundred dollars. Only a few clues were found.
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Dubuque
Dubuque, Is
Burlington man dies from effects of fall on icy sidewalk
Benjamin Q. Worrerly, 68, died Tuesday morning in Burlington, La., from injuries suffered in a fall on an icy sidewalk. He came to Burlington about fifty years ago and was widely known in the community.
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Burlington
Benjamin Q. Worrerly
Restorative Dr Shoop’s Iowa Daily Iowan Editor Succession
Rosa Muscatine haseen elected editor of the Daily Iowan the University of Iowa's official student publication. Ken neth D. Steere of Jawa Falls becomes business manager. ownership remains with Frank R. Wilsosi of Stowe City. No change before April. Steers may buy controlling interest by year end if conditions suit.
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Towa
City
Caei' We Rosa
Muscatine
Haseen
I Gile
Daily
Iowan
Iowa University
Kenneth D. Steere
Jawa Falls
Frank R. Wilsosi
Stowe City
Steers
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Rhodes Examinations
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Ann Bailey
Otto'klingbiel
Afi
Urban Bala
Tri-Cities
Schadeder
Arthur Morey
Illinois
Markets OF America
Liverpool Grain
Liverpool
Janu
Cables
Corp
Colorado
Peabody
Bhameless
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Jat
Petbody
Alva Adame
America
Ugsoue
Stile
Hedleo
Mule
Toland
Cermin Saule
Sy “Maud
Star Witness U Today
Wis Joseph ‘Thottat & Wailer
Benween
Mer
Pre City
Biron
Harry Ridd Nortty ‘Derber
Tim
Datear Élection Commission
Wes
YALE
Lata
Des. Suoop
Shon
Shop
Gallar
Lafpord
Racine
Wis
Dr. Shoop
Carl W. Ross
F. W. Wilcom
Daily Iowan
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Nervodd
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Wasse
Mlity
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