Bound Over to Grand Jury in Cattle Theft Conspiracy
James White, alleged cattle thief, was bound over to the grand jury after a hearing in Court of Justice Hall. Harry Woods and Jess Follets testified that eighteen cattle worth about 580 dollars were shipped to Chicago in White’s name, with White and Burns implicated in the plan. White’s bond was set at 1500 dollars, signed by James Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Grand Jury
G. J. Knocke
HY. Knebel
James Quinn
White
Court OF Justice Hall
Knocke
Jack Burns
Harry Woods
Jess Follets
Chicago
Woods
Rock Island
Sunbury
Permert Kane
Temporary alimony sought in Miller divorce case
Minnie Biller petitions for 140 a month temporary alimony plus 800 for divorce costs. She demands immediate possession of household furniture stored at 111842 West Third Street including the piano. She alleges Leonhard P Miller has a violent temper and feigns sickness to provoke outbursts. Attorneys: Campbell and Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie B. Biller
Leonhard P. Miller
West Third Street
W. H. Campbell
Geo. W. Scott
Plainist
Dowie Ordered to Return Sutton Bequest
Chicago Oct 1 Judge Tuthill ruled that John Alexander Dowie must surrender a $55,000 bequest from Frederick Sutton who died in Dowie's hospital in 1902. The court held Sutton was of unsound mind when the will was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tuthill
John Alexander Dowie
Frederick Sutton
Deowie's Hospital
Sutton
Payne's Condition Improves In Quiet Bulletin
Washington Oct 1. bulletin at 9 50 morning says Payne had a much better night and slept well for hours his heart action much improved and his general condition more favorable signed William Osler P M Rixex and G Leond Magruder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
William Osler
P. M. Rixex
G. Leoxd Magruder
Major Henry Alvord Dead at World’s Fair
Major Henry E. Alvord chief of the dairy division of the U S Department of Agriculture collapsed and died at the World’s Fair this afternoon from an apoplexy while attending the International Pure Food Congress in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Henry E. Alvord
United States Department of Agriculture
Looney’s Turn 10 Play Trump Card Nominates District Leaders
In Moline the 14th district committee met as Democrats gathered at the Manufacturers hotel. John F. Dindinger of Rock Island was nominated for congress and W. A. Crampton of Macomb for state board of equalization. A district committee was appointed with Looney to select members, including Rock Island John P. Looney and others, while a verification committee was named with delegates from Moline and nearby towns. A 1904 Crompton letter hints at coordination for future conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FB. Looney
Democracy
Manufacturers Hotel
Moline
Fourteenth District Committee
Rock Tsland County
Tce
John F. Dindinger
Rock Island
Congress
W. A. Crampton
Macomb
John P. Looney
Warren
Sam Hallam
Mercer
W. Wilmerton
Jr. Hancock
J. C. Cook
McDonough
W. A. Crompton
Jack Warren
Matt McEniry
Jim
Britton
Andalusia
T. R. Lees
Goal Valley
John Schaffer
Port Byron
L. D. Mudge
Rock Istand
Looney
Crompton
Til
John Looner
Rock Island II
Sam
W.A Crompton
Port Arthur Suffering Amid Shortage of Essentials
Reports from Rome and St Petersburg describe dire conditions at Port Arthur with wounded in hospitals and a collapsing water supply. Japanese assault continues as Russians vow to fight with powder nearly gone while troops cross the Taelsie river near Liao Yang. Baltic fleet movements and a large lumber sale to Chicago are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
A-Tientsin
Port Arthur
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
Sakharoff
Taltse
Benathy
Liao Yang
Reroy
Frouzitelay
Froxorlivy
Asbestos Curtain Saves Part Of Orpheon Theater From Fire
A fire at the Orpheon theater on Perry street destroyed the stage and damaged the auditorium. The asbestos curtain limited damage to the stage. the ventilator limited spread to the main hall. The building, fixtures, and costumes suffered heavy losses. one trick turkey perished. Fire chief praises safety measures and inspected wiring. theater staff speculate on causes. Insurance coverage listed. judge issues decree in a separate banking case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheon Theater
Orpheon
Perry Street
Hutchens
City
Moore
Plening
Oaear Rayrhael
Dalla
Third
Rock Island
Perry Streets
Oscar Raphael
Shenter Tan
Alex Miller
Foum
Turkey
George Wilson
Turk
Willy
Alex, Miller
Piening
Fourth
Perry
Raphael
Deeds Filed in Office of County Recorder Today
County Recorder Carroll reports that in September 1904 there were deeds filed for record in Scott county amounting to $202, Bisu worth of real estate. The preceding September 1903 showed $160,054 in conveyances, a gain of $32,795.50, signaling strong prosperity and recognition of Scott county as a safe investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Scott County
Socialist meeting draws large crowd in First ward
The socialist party held a well attended meeting at Ehlers hall last night to organize the First ward branch. Organizer W A Jacobs delivered an address amid cheers, joined by M T Kennedy and A K Gifford. A follow up meeting is planned for Second and Main tonight with several city socialists speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Ehlers’ Hall
First Ward
W. A. Jacobs
M. T. Kennedy
A. K. Gifford
Second
Main Istrests
Fairbanks on His Tour Across Washington State
The Fairbanks special left Tacoma at 8 o'clock for a day tour of the state with stops at Olympia Centralia Chehalis and Napavine in the morning and Winlock Castle Rock Kelso and Kalama in the afternoon. The train is scheduled to reach Portland late tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Fairbanks
Olympia
Centralix
Chehalis
Napawling
Win- Tock
Castlerock
Kelso
Halamea
Portland
Loot at Rostoffice Rosemount Burglary Near Philadelphia
A safe at the Rosemount rural postoffice near Philadelphia was blown open early today. Burglars stole money and stamps valued at 200 dollars and a dividend worth 10 thousand dollars addressed to wealthy suburban residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rosemount
Socialist address by A M Simons in Chicago meeting
A M Simons editor of the International Socialist Review will speak at a Chicago meeting next Monday evening in support of the socialist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Simons
Chicago
International Socialist Review
Socialist Party
Japanese focus on Golden Hill fortress siege
Rome dispatch dated October 14 reports Che Foo’s telegram that Japanese forces shift toward Golden Hill fortress aiming to seize it within days. Fortifications on the hill are described as strong, signaling an imminent operation amid ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Che Foo
Golden Hill
Chicago Youth Confesses to Firebug Arsons
Jamon Brain, 17, confessed in court to firing a dozen bulldog arson attacks on the West and Northwest sides of Chicago. He boasted of his incendiary crimes and claimed fear of an alleged alien criminal now in the penitentiary. He referenced a $3,000 stake in the fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jamon Brain
Rusts Yales and Can Do Play Tomorrow At Park
Tomorrow afternoon at the Brill Park Rusts Yales will host the Can Co team from the American company for a purse of 50 dollars. Both teams are well known in Davenport and fans look forward to the pitching duel between Lawton for the Yales and Schoindeln for the Can Co. Admission is 19 cents to help defray expenses. The lineups includeLawson Peterson and others for the Yales and McKnight Ketel Kem Geise Powers Sennert Whitten Gould Schoindelin Clint Martin as umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brill ‘Park
Rusts Yales
Lawton
Yales
Jes
Lawson
Peterson
AL Kervigan
Vinal
Rte
Brun
McKnight
Ketel
Kem
Geise
Powers
Sennert
Whitten
Gould
Schoindelin
Clint Martin
New Buildings Planned by Architects on Firth Street
Architect Hauss completed design for Hans for the Hork Island Brewing Company to rise on Firth Street between Percy and Brady. One-story brick front, pressed brick exterior, bar room with enamelled brick, cement floor. bids opened today, work to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauss
Hans
Hork Island Brewing Company
Firth Street
Percy
Brady Streets
bin Maxto
Herman Dean
Walter Hass
West Third Street
Howell Street
D. J. Harfst
Harfst
Pass Finch
Nala J Street
Eighth
Mechanics lien filed against A Stagey and Son
Clyle Tomkinson filed two mechanic’s liens against A Stacey and Son for 43 dollars for labor. G F P Mardis filed one for 68 dollars. Gus A Busch seeks 26 dollars andrew Whiting 68 dollars. Ed Hamilton 17, John Hamp 3215, aid Gibriel Sturn 50 dollars against the same party for labor. Lien action names Bawiles and Thaenen as attorneys for all plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyle Tomkinson
A. Stacey & Son
G. F P. Mardis
Gus A. Busch
Andrew Whiting
Ed. Hasmtlton
John Hamp
Aid Gibriel Sturn
Bawiles & Thaenen
Gertrude KrambecK Sues For Work Divorce Suit
Gertrude KrambecK sues James KrambecK for divorce on grounds of inhuman treatment. They wed in Davenport in 7809 and lived together until IM. No children. Plaintiff seeks temporary alimony of 300 and permanent alimony of 7000 plus attorney’s fees. T. C. Comper represents the plaintiff. Judge Bollinger authorized an attachment to the sum of 1100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Krambeck
James Krambheck
Arried
Davanport
Dorn
Askad
T. C
Bollinger
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Willi
Follets
L. P. Biller
Henry Alvord
FOS
MGT Testernay
Stoesses
Tong
Duluth
Mina
Virginia Lumber Company
Smith
A. Bischoff & Kuehl, Weerchester
New York
National Union
Pitsburg
Fxtures
Hornby & Rubi
Royal
England
North Germany
RDO
U. A. Petersberger
North
Germany
Horne
Girard Fire and Marine
Jessie Laurence
Kitty O'Byren
Coga
Rozinos
Citizens’ Nathan
Bank of D. 5
Ww. C. Putnato Sud A. W
Inger
Casmanok
F. Smith
Trustees
I & Note
Jeys
Jude Dol
James Brain
Rust
Davenport Hell Park
R. I. Brewing Co
Mechanics
A. Stagey & Son
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