Russian General SAnsoroff Falls Back in Manchuria Action
Reports from Mukden October 3 state General Sansoroff retreats before Oku’s advancing army. Oku’s infantry and dragoons attacked Sambonoff’s cavalry Sunday morning, breaking the Russian front with heavy crossfire and disabling several Cossack batteries. Tokio confirms Port Arthur mine destruction aboard a navy steamer.
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Mukden
Sansoroff
Oku
Samonoff
Trey
Tokio
Oct. S
Navy Department
Port Arthur
Lian Yang Peninsula
Women Ordered Out of Fort Arthur Amid Food Crisis
A telegram from Che Foo cites Commandant Stoesel ordering all women and children except nurses to leave Fort Arthur to conserve scarce food and water as supplies dwindle. Reports say Russians attacked near Pigeon Bay on Sept 26 and 29, attempting to seize Japanese heavy guns, with heavy casualties on both sides and ships repurposed as hospitals.
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Rome
Che Foo
Stoessel
Fort Arthur
Biaoti Promontory
Pigeon Bay
Bert Arthur
Port Arthur
Itz Mountain
Man Found Unconscious Near Rock Island Tracks
John C Peterson, Durant resident, was found unconscious on the North side of the embankment near Western Ave and Fifth St at 1:30 this morning with blood at ears nose and mouth. Taken to St Luke’s Hospital, doctors say he may have epilepsy or suffered a fall or train incident. Police note conflicting possibilities and say extent of injuries unclear.
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John OC. Peterson
Fifth Street
Western Avenue
ST. Luke’s Hospital
Schmidt
Durant
Iz Mw
Rowaep Western Avenue
Fele
Peterson
Auers
Russians Reported Struggling to Retake Fort Arthur Area
Desperate Russian efforts to retake positions around Fort Arthur aim to restore the water supply as Japanese forces hold key trenches. Shelling from nearby forts, heavy Japanese guns dominate the harbor, while Russian fleet remnants are said to be at risk. Skirmishes persist near Mukden with casualties on both sides and weather turning cold in Manchuria.
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Navy Department
Manchuria
Mukden
Tie Pass
Kuropatiin
Hun River
Burlington Train Wrecked at Altona
Burlington east bound Mat Hain traveling rapidly derailed at Altona early today by a car door across the track. Engineer, fireman and clerk injured but not fatally. Train left the track badly wrecked.
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Galesburg
Burlington
Mat Hain
Altoona
Pastor Accepts Call to St. John's Davenport
The Rev. J. W. Taylor of Aberdeen has accepted the call to St. John's Methodist Episcopal church in Davenport to fill the vacancy created by Rev. Fayette Thompson's resignation and transfer to Minneapolis. Taylor visited Davenport, reviewed the field, and chose the larger opportunity here, with readiness to assume duties after Thompson leaves Minneapolis.
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J. W.taylor
Aberdeen
St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church
Fayette Thompson
Minneapolis
Hennepin Avenue
Thompson
Taylor
St. John’s Church
Davenport
Illinois Rally Day Observed at Y M C A Rock Island
Yesterday Illinois rally day was observed at the Rock Island Y M C A. Music was by the associational male quartet and Miss J Alma Hart played a cornet solo. E C Earle, physical director of the YMCA, spoke on College Work and Boys Work. A collection was taken to support the state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Y
Kerker and Roeder to Wed at Sacred Heart Rectory
The marriage of Mr. Herbert Lawler Kerker and Miss Wally Louise Roeder is planned for this evening at 6:30 at the Sacred Heart rectory. The Davenport bride is prominent and the groom works with the Kerker Paper Box factory. relatives and friends attend the ceremony.
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Sacred Heart Immhedral
Herbert Lawler Kerker
Wally Louise Roeder
Kerker
Attorneys Helmick Heads To Muscatine Week At Augie
Attorney John Helmick travels to Muscatine as a busy week unfolds at Augustana College with a full slate of sermons, lectures, and society meetings. The register lists daily events across religious services, debating society sessions, piano recitals, and college faculty assemblies. Dr Miller’s bankruptcy case draws attention as attendance falters and a late notice delays some gatherings.
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College Facullty
Gladstone Debating Society
Webster Debating Society
Conservatory
Jhelbige
Sramnginens
Miller
Federal Court Convenes Tuesday in Scott County
Federal court opens in the Scott county courthouse tomorrow afternoon with Judge Smith Wickerson presiding over three civil cases and a grand jury to investigate four defendants for alleged violations of United States laws. The grand jury and juries meet for the term. one civil case may be heard Wednesday morning. Judge Snitch Mc Pherson of Red Oak, Ia, will also preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott County Court House
United States
Snitch McPherson
Red Oak
Petit
Grand
Glucose Company Files Amendment to Answer
The Glucose Sugar Refining Company filed an amended answer in the suit A. P. F. Haggard v. Glucose Sugar Refining Co. The defense claims the plaintiff worked around the premises months earlier and knew the condition of the premises and unsafe floor openings. The filing is by Murphy & Susemihi and Cook & Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. PF
Son Vanishes From Princeton Home. Parents Seek Return
Toho Broderick of Princeton Iowa notified Davenport authorities that his 24 year old son Richard Broderick disappeared last week. Parents fear harm may have befallen him as the case remains shrouded in mystery and efforts continue to locate the young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toho Broderick
Princeton
Davenport Powter
Richard Broderick
Little Jean Wormser Falls From Smoke Stack
Little Jean Wormser son of Jean Wormser who runs Tivoli saloon fell eight feet from an iron smokestack on Sunday morning at Third and Scott Streets. He lay unconscious with bleeding from an ear, cared for by Dr. Matthew. He remained unconscious from 10 yesterday until 10 this morning and is feared to have internal injuries and heavy blood loss.
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Jean Wormser
Tivoli Saloon
Wormser
Tivoli
Third
Scott Streets
Matthew
Mother of Fred C Naeve Dead in Sioux City
This forenoon Fred C Naeve of Davenport received a telegram from Sioux City announcing the death of his sister Mrs Caroline Bliesman. Former Davenport resident, she moved with her husband to Sioux City about twenty years ago. Fred Naeve Sr. her father, a Davenport resident, and Fred C Naeve plan to attend the funeral. She was about 60 years old and leaves a husband and several grown children. Interment will be in Sioux City tomorrow.
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Fred C. Naeve
West Third Street
Davenport
Sioux City
Carone Bliesman
West
Fred Naeve
Milwaukee
Davenport Street Laborers Wages Reported
The board of public works payroll for September totals 3238 dollars, all for labor. The rise over earlier months reflects effort to finish work started before frost.
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Board of Public Works
Bird leads kindergartners to bright yellow canary
Youngsters at the People's Union Mission in Devenport greet a new pet canary. Ned Lee explains it is a bird and the bright canary arrives in a gilded cage, gifted by Mrs Hh. O. Rowlands and set by contractor Mahan. This addition enriches the mission's choir and daily life.
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Birdie
Hh. O. Rowlands
Mahan
All Stars Beat Rivals Without Difficulty
A sizable crowd gathered at Losr Elfth Street Park Rock Island yesterday afternoon to watch the All Stars defeat the Independents two goals to nil. The game featured some good plays but was largely unremarkable, a clear win for the All Stars.
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ALL Stars
Losr Elfth Street
Rock Islind
Independents
Change of Venue Taken in State v Garvin Iowa
The case of the State of Iowa v Garvin has been moved from Justice Hall's court to Justice Roddewis's court on a change of venue. The trial will take place Wednesday morning.
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Iowa
Todd
Will Build New Homes on Howell and Fourth Streets
Walter Hass granted a permit to build a one story frame house for Herman Disher on Howell street at a cost 3400 dollars. A Cain obtained a permit to build a brick over between Main and Harrison on Fourth street at a cost 90 dollars.
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Walter Hass
Herman Disher
Howell Street
A. Cain
Main
Harrison Streets
Fourth Street
Ladies of the G A R Davenport Supper Oct 9 Memorial Hall
The Ladies of the G A R of Davenport plan a grand supper at Memorial Hall on October 9. Supper will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds to benefit their charitable work and community events.
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Daven
Port Wil
Russians Strike and Withdraw in Port Arthur Siege
The report notes heavy Russian attacks from Sept 18 to 22 at Port Arthur, with an estimated 86,060 Japanese casualties over four days. Ambassdor McCormick receives six weeks leave to return to the United States for urgent private business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
M'Cormick
United States
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Stoessel
John E Staton Run Over By Car on Funton Ave
John E Staton was struck by a motor vehicle on Funton avenue last night about o'clock. His right foot was badly crushed and he was taken to St Ike's Inspiral hospital. Dr. Allen attended him and his condition was reported as resting. Staton lives at 2801 Rockingham road and works as a helper at Davenport Machine Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Be, Stanton
Mt Yda
Funton Avenue
St. Ike's
Allen
Rockingham Road
Davenport Machine Company
Arrangements Complete for Coming of Fairbanks
Distinguished Senator Fairbanks will visit Rock Island on October 12 with Charles Warren, vice presidential candidate. A. H. Kepler and local committees coordinated events. He arrives via Rock Island line and speaks in Davenport, Moline, Geneseo, and surrounding towns during the itinerary.
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A. H. Kepler
Republican County Committee
Rock Island
Chicago
Chas
Davenport
Moline
Genesea
Cty
United Salt Company Sold by Court's Order
Cleveland October 3 The assets of the United Salt Company have been sold by order of the court to O. Barber of Akron for 500. The United Salt Company was once a leading firm in the industry but financial troubles and costly irrigation under the salt trust left it insolvent with a receiver appointed for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Salt Company
Cleveland
Barber
Akron
Salt Trust
Bricklayer Buried by Sewer Cave-In in Piqua, Ohio
In Piqua Ohio on October S Willliam Juller a bricklayer was likely fatally injured when a sewer cave in trapped him. Ellerman worked twelve feet beneath the surface as the ditch side gave way curving him up to the neck. Extrication efforts focused on freeing him. no bones were broken but internal injuries threaten death.
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Piqua
William Juller
Ellerman
Republicans to Hold Speeches Across Cities Next Week
Next Saturday night Victor B. Colier and A F Dawson will give campaign speeches at Dixon. One week from next Wednesday night Senator Fairbanks, the Republican vice presidential candidate, will speak at the Turner opera house in Davenport. Scott County central Republican groups meet next Saturday after town.
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Victor B. Collier
A. F. Dawson
Repute
Dixon
Fairbanks
Turner Opera House
Davenport
Scott County
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Cosback
Ozsens
John C. Peterson
Altona
ST. John's
J. W. Taylor
S. D
Wall FL
Illinois
MR. Herbert Kerker
W. Louise Roeder
John Helmick
Muscatine
AY Augustana College
Dr. Miller
Augustana College
Youngert
Miss Dougherty
Federal Court
Grand Jury
Smith Wickerson
Bel Qak
Wil
Says
P. Haggerd
Torn Broderick
Pears Lad
Fred C. Maeve
Ned Lee
RAE All Stars
Oskaloosa
McScheneo
Alary
Stroet
M’cormack
Moschenko
Kuroki
Kuropatkin
Oskalogsa
Swearingen
Knoxville
John E. Staton
Mt, Idacar
Fulton Avenue
Victor
Bolliver
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