Rock Island Women Arrested in Davenport Case
A Davenport court handled multiple juvenile cases from Rock Island involving three teens Lallie Rath, Katharine Mann, and others linked to a disturbance at a power house on Third Street. Several youths faced charges including disturbing the peace and improper behavior with parties being held in Davenport. one man, Jonas, received ten days in jail after defying court orders and further disturbances.
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Pinger
inaWor
Jet
Lallie Rathbaw
Kathe Man
Arees
Ast Third
Iowa Street
Aeem
Iron Hill
Davenport
Bows Island
Les Days
Fascia Wilruns
Borkslam
Getenton
Rockelland
Xriué & Davenport
el Jones
Grant l
Ligue Powers
Jim Carrol
Chargy
Country Merchants Meeting Delayed in Devonport
The Country Merchants association postpones a Devonport gathering due to widespread political meetings this month. Secretary Price says travel for merchants is hindered by current events, planning to discuss silk purchases in large lots at the next standard meeting.
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Thea Werthy
Asea
Tuyter
Price
Chu
Guing Gu
Devonport
Watchman Feared Drowned After Mississippi River Trip
Memphis dispatch reports T Love, Feap Girpemter and a man from Cammerte Mo believed drowned after falling overboard from the steamboat City of St Joseph on the Mississippi River near Memphis. The watchman left Memphis last Wednesday night en route to Okay Miss returning. his family and wife with several children are listed among those awaiting news.
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Tenn
T. Love
Feap Girpemter
Honiman
Cammerte
St Joseph
Tate
St. Joseph
Okay
Miss
Hopkins
Pay Loyal Greek Claims Spark Pay Day Turmoil in Oklahoma
Crowds of Indians gathered in Muskogee for a pay day event with thousands of dollars reportedly dispersed. Payments began slowly but were later issued from two tents on a vacant lot near the lodging agency holdings, guarded by Indian police to control the crowd.
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Muskogee
Lodign Agency
Equa
Caterpillars Devour Trees Across Evansville Neighborhoods
In Evansville Indiana residents face widespread caterpillar damage as 4 A caterpillars eat many tree varieties. Citizens line streets to shield clothing and homes from falling caterpillars while efforts to protect vegetation continue amid heavy infestation.
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Bvansvile
Mamie
Ransing Stear Dam Uge
Evansville
Helping Hand League Entertains Children On Saturday
About eighty children from the Helping Hand League of America attended a free gathering at 721 West Phied street at 3 o clock Saturday. Volunteers served coffee donuts and bananas before a program of singing and praise. Afterward the girls washed dishes and the boys cleaned the hall as thanks were extended to donors who supported the mission to aid children and parents.
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Helping Hid League of America
West Phied Street
Plumbing Inspector Monthly Report Summary
Monthly report for September shows final inspections and notices served with no complaints attended. Water tests and air tests recorded as none. no work pending and fees not stated.
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Kaines
Plytnu
Clash Over National Speakers Splits Wisconsin Republicans
Milwaukee reports a partisan clash over national speakers sent by the Republican National Committee. Each state central committee claims sole authority, with stalwarts recognized by the national convention. A meeting with Sen Quarles and others was planned for October 7, while La Follette Republicans oppose alternative arrangements.
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Milwaukee
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Sineher Gannon
Marinetty
Adam Bede
Quarles
Cannes
Republican County Committee
Sim
Wheeling
Grraneee
Parker Calls the Mayor in Esopus Visit Talk
Judge Parker asks Mayor Harrison to visit him with charters for a possible Oct 12 Esopus meeting. Tunnels adjourned till Oct 17 due to Chicago World’s Fair. Mayor plans to meet city council, then travel east, with Parker’s telegram seeking convenience.
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Chitiga
Judge Parker
Harrison
Esopus
Chigo Dey
Parker
Gato &T Lois
Ie City Council
Galesburg Fair Street Parade Injunction Granted
A court order blocks the city from revoking the Galesburg Fair Street Parade permit. Judge Gray notes the city cannot delegate street control without limits and the association plans to seek a council permit for the event.
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Galesburg
Gray
Sestrantiong
Insurance on Eyeglasses in New York
A New York company offers insurance for eyeglass wearers against breakage. For $1, it covers repairs for a year and replacement glasses not more than once. Renewal costs $1 after loss.
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New York
Get
Archdeacon Preaches at St Andrew Episcopal Church
Dayton Ohio October 4 Rev George H Edwards of Clocinanti stretched deacon of the diocese conducted the middle commemoration and preached a sermon at St Andrew Episcopal church in the evening Rev E T Lewis of his city had charge of the services.
Santa Fe trains to Trinidad in New Mexico route delay
Trinidad Colo Oct 4 Repairs on the Santa Fe Railroad are progressing rapidly. Traffic is opened through Trinidad but Santa Fe officials say it will be at least a week before trains can reach Albuquerque.
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Trinidad
Colo
Senta Fe
Assault Case On Today In Davenport Court
The state of Town v. Henry Selvier is on trial this afternoon in Judge Hall's courtroom at Northwest Davenport. The defendant faces multiple assault charges based on an alleged attack on a young woman.
Desperation of purpose urged for Christ work by presiding bishop
A message from Presiding Bishop Isaac C Joyce calls for total self surrender to God through prayerful study of the Word and Holy Spirit dependence. He cautions against formalism, insisting true zeal will empower the church, draw souls, and bring broad triumph through the Epworth League army's faith and victories.
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Church of Jesus Christ
Epworth League
Christ
Judge McPherson confident in new federal court
Judge McPherson, who presides in Davenport, expresses strong belief the new federal court will succeed and reduce litigant costs. He notes the old system required trips to Keokuk, adding travel expenses. Friday is expected to be the busiest day with many attorneys and cases, notably Patterson versus the Milwaukee Road drawing prominent attention.
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Smith McPherson
Federal Court
Davenport
The
Star
Kimball House
McPherson
J Crisness
Keokuk
Patterson
Milwaukee Road
Parker Bets Few in Gotham on Roosevelt Victory
New York reports Parker funds through Wall Street betting at four to ten on the general result while Roosevelt cash odds remain heavy. F H Brooks stated he could back up to 1080 at 6 to 1 against Roosevelt carrying New York state, with 2 to 1 odds up to 5000 that Roosevelt is elected.
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Roosevelt
New York
Parker
Wuirce
F. H Brooks
New York State
Hoar's Son Nominated By Acclamation In Worcester
Worcester October 8 delegates to the third congressional district convention nominated Rockwood Hoar, son of the late Senator Hoar, by acclamation for representative. Just before adjournment the delegates paused with bowed heads in memory of Senator Hoar.
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Worcester
Mass
Rockwood Hoar
Moar
Hoar
Trotting Futurity Opens Kentucky Meet in Lexington
The 34th Kentucky Futurity opens in Lexington with the 2 year old division of 21,000 dollars featuring a record field of up to 850 entries. Grace Bond and Ale Axworthy are among top hopes as track conditions are reported fast with multiple races on the card including a 3,000 dollar Tennessee pace.
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Painity
Douil
Grace Bond
Xace
Axworthy
Oakley
Alta
Tennessee
Enmsh
Hurday
City League Opens Next Monday Night in Davenport
The City Bowling League begins its season next Monday at Davenport Alleys with eight teams and four games nightly. Scouts of Davenport will face Bronswicks in a postponed opener, while Rock Island’s two teams have three games to make up later this week.
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Davenport Bowling Allers
Davenpo
Bronswicks
Rock Island
Crime spree and political succession chatter in Dayton and Washington
Crime report from Dayton details multiple pickpocket incidents at the D. & U. traction station, a purse snatching, a car accident near Carrollton, and arrests of two alleged pickpockets identified as James Cavanaugh and John B Gormey. Washington coverage notes Senator Hoar's death and potential successors W Murray Crane and Attorney General Moody, with Crane as the favored short-term choice and Moody eyed for the long term. The piece also mentions a forthcoming change in the senate judiciary committee chairmanship.
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Aruos Davis
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James Cavanaugh
B."brown
Lassines
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Cleveland
Mey
John B Gormey
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Man Slayer Insane Claim Narrowed to Murder Trial
At Hammon, Alabama, Oct. 5, a jury ruled George Wilkinson sane at the time of the August 18 fatal shooting of Dr. Chapman but since then has become deranged. Wilkinson killed Chapman after his daughter arrived home alleging mistreatment, and the jury's unusual finding means he will still be tried for murder when sane.
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Wilingay
Knockout Blow Ends Life in Boxing Ring
In West Bergen New Jersey John O Peters a boxing principal died in the ring after a knockout blow in the fourth round. Police have made several arrests and the county physician is conducting an investigation. Patrick Dermody is under arrest charged with being one of the principals.
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New ‘York
John~o. Peters
West Bergen
N. J
Patrick Dermody
Hoosier author accused of plagiarizing 18th century work
Shelbyville Indiana October report claims Hadley and Kimberling author of Llewellyn plagiarized Maria Regina Roche's 1798 The Chilldrex of the Abbey. Prosecution alleges Kimberling's novel closely copies the original with only character names altered.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Hadley &Kimberling
Skeletons Found In Grave Near Sports Area
Three hunters discovered eight skeletons in a Michigan grave near Sports yesterday. Each skeleton bore bullet holes and a skull. Officials say the find lacks ties to early settlers highwaymen or Native Americans.
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Grind Rapids
Mich
Sports
Pension payments underway in Scott County
The Davenport clerk's office is busy processing vouchers for hundreds of pensioners. Clerk Noth leads the effort as pension disbursements begin today in Scott County.
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Scott County
Noth
Davenport
Child wrecks train near Roanoke in arson case
Roanoke Va Oct 4 detectives arrested a 10 year old white girl Gunsi¢ Loving at her home for wrecking a Norfolk and Western passenger train yesterday. The girl admitted guilt saying she did it for him.
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Roanoke
Gunsi¢ Loving
Norfolk and Western Faestenger
Tragic Bridge Death Near Van Buren
Wl Ward, son of Conductor Ward, was killed when he was thrown under a Frisco freight train while attempting to boat and freights near the Arkansas River Bridge at Van Buren cet 4. The incident occurred in broad daylight and authorities reported the death at the scene.
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van Baron
Ark
Frisco
Arkansas River
Wl Ward
Ward
Infinnty
Fireman Dies Under Engine After Lima Freight Wreck
An October 4 Lima derailment on a Lake Erie & Western freight near Jefferson Street crossing fatally injures Engineer J.M. Buen and scalds Fireman Jowan Onrrig. The engineer was thrown and suffered head lacerations and a leg fracture, while the fireman was buried in wreckage.
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Lake Erie & Western
Jefferson Street
Lima
JM. Buen
Joban
Onrrig
St Louis Exposition Sees Chicago Guests Grow
Chicago crowds flock to St Louis for Louisiana Purchase Exposition events. About 5 000 Chicagoans traveled yesterday and an estimated 20 000 more expected before Chicago day. The Ashland club led with 125 members, with many smaller groups also on the move and more forming.
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Chicago
Davenport Lodge Elects Officers for Two Years
J Quinn County President James Quinn elected county president and Charles D. Martin named president of the Davenport Lodge. Other officers include William Dalton recording secretary L D Sannell financial secretary William Gordon treasurer James F. Gorman marshal M J Lanch assistant marshal Tim Logan sergeant at arms Thos Burls assistant sergeant at arms John Cavannaugh. A new board of directors comprises O G Murray B P Conn Dell Thomas Buckley Mr Kerwin and Thomas O Shrughnessy.
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Thomas Buckley
Mr. Kerwin
Thomas O'Shrughnessy
Fire Chief Adds New Horse to Firefighting Team
Fire Chief Piening introduces a replacement horse named Prince after the old steed proved less agile at fire scenes. A more nimble animal has been assigned to the unit to improve response at blazes.
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Piening
Prince
Mining Firms Crash Shocks Iowa Investors
Des Moines reports the collapse of the Iowa Lilyet Gold Dredging Co, formed to dredge the Fraser River in British Columbia. A $40,000 shortage is cited and the locks reportedly burned. Notables like ex-Secretary George Dolson ex-Governor Frank B D Jackson and Des Moines Mayor Mattern are named. Headquarters are listed at Iowa Falls.
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Iowa
World Fair Attendance Exceeds Twelve Million Mark
St Louis reports more than 12 million visitors to the world’s fair by closing night of the 13% days. Officials expect attendance to surge as fall weather deepens and two final months approach.
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St. Louis
Boy Hunter Shot Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances
In Edwardsville Indiana on October 4 a boy hunter died when a gun misfired at a mine shaft, trapping him after the cage failed to be secured. In Hartford City Indiana on the same date 11 year old Shirley Cummings was found dead with a bullet hole in his head near a woods, believed accidental self infliction during hunting.
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Edwardsville
Tirning Fils Head
Stauniton and Mount Glive Cor
Pumnderbeck
Hartford
City
Tnd
Shirley Cummings
Aimee
Town Supported by Saloon Town Population and Tax Claim
Peoria IU and Bartonville dispute a town claimed to be supported by a saloon. The town is said to be the only incorporated municipality in the United States without a municipal tax. Reported population around 300 with annual collections of about $4,100 in enforcible fund returns.
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Peoria
Bartonville
Enteon Danas
School lunches at 3 cents plan before schools
Milwankee on October 4 reports plans are being perfected for servings of meals at public schools. It is believed lunches can be furnished for three cents each, with the expense borne by public subscription.
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Milwankee
Campaign managers trim spectacle in major cities
New York October 4 campaign leaders of both parties agree to drop large parades and torchlight displays. The move aims to keep campaigns practical with emphasis on voter storage and substantial messaging in place of flashy events.
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New York
Chicago
McHargs vs Platts Case Returns Guardian Answer
Ida McHarg versus William Platts and others proceeds with guardian Meda answer. A. decres in the case was signed by Judge House. Evening session records show strict proof required for unknown minor heirs.
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Ida McHarg
William Platts
Otthera
Guacdtin
Meda
A. Decres
Judge House
Woman Sleeps for Eighteen Years in Medical Mystery
Paris reports the case of Gesine a German woman who slept from 1866 until recently waking after eighteen years. She regained memory and basic senses but remains frail needing help to move and learn routines again. Doctor Paul Fires leads a special investigation into her unusual sleep disorder.
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Paris
Gesine
Germany
Find
Auyen
Sind
Paul Fires
School of Psychologual Studies
Harcourt to be buried at Nunglarg after death
London reports the body of Sir Willan Vernon Harcourt will be hurled at Nunglarg on Thursday. King Edward telegraphed condolences to the widow, expressing deep sympathy for the loss of a valued friend. Messages of sorrow pour in from officials and citizens as the family asks for indulgence in acknowledging each note.
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Willan Vernon Harcourt
Nunglarg
Edward
Fran Balmoral
Nid Dowd Sucesman
Swiville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Ceme Folowing
Washington
Willam
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