Davenport and Rock Island Briefs Spark Local Happenings
Davenport and Rock Island items note licenses issued including John Ruttenhai and Bertha E Lis, and Herman Behulsen and Augusta Schuech. A Davenport theater marks fifty years in operation. trials, meetings, and legal notices color the week with court actions, union meetings, and political organizing across the two cities.
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Winose
Dubuque
Davenport
St Louis
John Ruttenhai
Bertha E Willis
Rock Island
Hermat Behulsen
Augusta Scbuech
Labrmagn
Willye
Sel Moritz Ya Lee
Justice Halls Court
Court of Honor No. 259
Joka
Tares Fingey
Isador Lakzar
Chicago
John Helmick
Berd Hawke
Lane & Waterman
Edward Davis returns to Tri-City Star as circulation manager
Edward Davis, six years circulation manager of the Davenport Republican, takes the same post at the Tri-City Star after briefly considering other work post-purchase. The article notes the paper’s rising success influenced his decision to stay in journalism. It also mentions Dr Berillon of Paris on clammering and speech difficulties and hypnotic suggestion as a cure for writer's cramp.
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Edward Davis
Davenport
Republican
Tri-City
Beriilion
Paris
Ladies' Aid Society Meeting At St Pauls Church
The Ladies' Aid society of St Pauls English Lutheran church met after a brief business session. The final payment of a $1,000 pledge was completed, leaving the society debt free. Members gathered in the church basement to celebrate Mrs Blanche's birthday and anniversary with a silver sheling dish presented by Mrs George Nelson and light refreshments.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St Paul's English Lutheran Church
Blanche
George Nelson
Nebraska towns urged to stage ship launch demonstration
Governor Mickey urges all Nebraska cities to hold synchronized demonstrations at 4 13 Friday afternoon to celebrate the launch of the battleship Nebraska. The event details are unclear and the letter appears fragmented but calls for statewide public participation.
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Mickey
Seneca
Neb
Nebraska
Markets of America Report From Davenport Stock and Grain Dealers
Special to the Star from H. J. Toher & Co. lists receipts at Davenport 60000 bus of corn and oats mix, hogs 35910 head, cattle 32000, sheep 22000. Prices show hogs around 6.70 to 6.20 for light to mixed, cattle 2.90 to 4.50, sheep steady to strong, grains futures at 1.49 per bushel for corn and mixed grain values. Market tone weak at opening with mixed and butcher hogs firming by day end. cattle and sheep steady to strong as markets close.
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H. J. Toher & Co
Main Street
Davenport
North 407
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
U. G
Texas
Obituary notices for Leonard and Stibalt families
Funeral services were held for Barney Leonard at 4 PM at St Anthon a s church with interment at St Marguerite s cemetery. Mrs Carolina Dorothea Stibalt died at her daughter s home at 613 West Eighth Street Devonport aged 97 months after illness. funeral Saturday at 10 AM with Oakdale interment. Dr Helorleh ENITGGE and Helene Stibalt noted in the obituary with multiple survivors listed. Services for Helorleh ENITGGE were private. interment at Fairmount cemetery. Funeral home Nissen and Whartwig handled services.
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Leonard
Barney
St. Anthoa’s Church
St.” Marguerite’s Cemetery
Stisolt
Carolina Dorothea
C. EL Scheling
West Eighth Street
Devonport
Alling
Stibelt
Schleswig
Germany
J P Stibalt
Stibalt
Oakdale
Enitgge
Helorleh
Nissen & Whartwig
Fairmount Cemetery
East St Louis Hosts Eighth Annual Municipalities Meet
The eighth annual convention of the League of American Municipalities convened in East St. Louis with representatives from U S and Canada. Attendees discussed general municipal improvements and administration. The session lasted three days with meetings on Model Street and ward facilities.
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East St. Louis
League of American Municipalities
United States
Canada
Two Students Struck Dead by Train in Masailon Ohio
Thomas Nolan and Arthur Schwertler, both 19, were killed instantly when struck by a Pennsylvania train in Masailon Ohio on an October day. The accident happened near the rail crossing, and authorities reported no survivors.
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Masailon
Thomas Nolan
Arthur Schwertler
Naval Battle Report Near Foo Che Foo Attacks and Skirmishes
London dispatches detail heavy naval clashes off Che Foo and Port Arthur with Japanese forces reinforcing, a British steamer narrowly missed, and a junk packed with provisions seized near Port Arthur. Russian squadrons re-enforced on the Russian southern front amid advancing troops toward Tie Pass.
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Che Foo
Taku
Miato Islands
Port Arthur
Tsingtan
Mukden
Salachese
War and crime notices mix in early 20th century garbled report
A warrant is issued for Arnol Beuthien, cashier of the New Liberty Bank, on embezzlement charges totaling 30,900. The text also bundles reports on Russian military actions and a disputed graves incident near Mukden, with fragments suggesting troop movements and a Latinized name Kuro patriotin.
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ARNOL /BEUTHIEN
NEW Liberty Bank
Court OF Justice Hall
Democrats Meet at Bushnell District Convention
Delegates of the Fourteenth congressional district gather at Bushnell for nominations and party business. Contenders include TW Matthews of Bagh Maw township and F M Guthrie of Virto seeking board seats, with a long list of local delegates and counties Rock Tsim Mereer Henderson MacDonough and Wireet represented. The session opens at 1 pm as candidates campaign and preparations continue.
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Fourteenth Congressional District
Aines
Pat Bushnell
Tily
Matthews
Bagh Maw Township
Rook Twland County
F. M. Guthrie
Virto
Equilizarca
B. Marshall
EG. Berry
Eugene Doyle
Wo Ta Whyelwa
GT. Staud
Want to Know What to Do With Wm Hale’s Body
Davenport workers await word as William Hale, once with Pittsburgh Fire Glass, lies in New York in a dying state. A telegram from his Davenport employer asked for plans if Hale dies, directing that the body be sent to Davenport. Local friends in Davenport are ready to assist with a funeral if needed.
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WM. Hale
Ward
New York
William Hite
Pittebirg Phite Glass Company
New York City
Daveenport
Bale
Chet
Davenport
Prominent Men Present at This Morning's Session
A meeting discussed Epworth Herald policy with a 132000 subscriber list aiming for 150000 by March. New editor of the church publication was introduced, and Bishop Berry’s successor praised in a short speech. Dr King of Dartmouth College presided last evening, Dr Bassett led prayer, Baker University President Dr Marlin delivered an address. A collection was taken to defray meeting expenses.
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Mies Mabel Samuelson
Orion Is
Rocksone
Winiona
Ruth
Wisome
Dubuque
Wesley Hedelion
Weimyer
Bin
Will Hemilton and Son
Ihe South
Rock Islando
Davi Cramer
Olson
Arthur Wilder
Motine
Democratic Fentral Committee
Eighteenth Street
S. V. Deems
Galva
Hil
Anthony's Hospital
Harley Schaffer
Fred Strate
Rock Island
Postoncy
S90
California
Seventh Ward
Re Pubtienn Club
Abs Old Book Concern
Local
Baseball Association
TW. Cavanaugh
Democratic Central Committee
W. J. Bryan
H. W. Read
First Baptist Church
Harry Kenyon
Cora Tayor
Calamie
William Ahrens
Last
Flambeat
Chicago
Jack Brennan
Brennan
Knights of Pythias
Bheuman
John P.looney
H. B. Hubbard
Parmitnter
Epworth Herald
Herald
Vhurgh
Berry
Anderson
New York City
King
Goinetl College
Presid al
Bassett
Upper Laws University Lea
Marlin
Baker University
Baldwin
Kan
Davenport Moves First Reading of Advertising Prohibition Ordinance
Davenport council considers a first reading of a measure to curb street advertising and require licenses for distributing small bills. Provisions ban handing out bills on streets by any distributor and bar merchants from local distribution without approval. Public input expected before committee review.
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Davenport
Akdermen
Hubby
Another Girl Goes Wrong Fined by Judge Finger
Viola Stiching was fined six dollars and costs by Judge Finger today. She remitted that she is leading a mineral life.
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Viola Stiching
Judge Finger
Ohio in Commission Ceremony Flags New Battleship
In San Francisco the Bay raises the battleship Ohio during a commision ceremony aboard the vessel. About three hundred crew members in new uniforms listen as Capt Logan reads the commissioning order. The ship awaits its first voyage with the flag hoisted and bunting aloft.
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San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Logan
Marine Band
Shlufe
New York launch ceremony troubled by broken champagne bottle
Miss Welles failed to break a bottle said to be a champagne bottle during the launch of a vessel at the navy yard. Rear Admiral Rodgers supervised the christening ceremony and twice halted the young airman from breaking the bottle amid fears of explosives. The attempt ended with the bottle finally breaking, easing officials' concerns.
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New York
Oct
Aulss
Allee Woeller
Connecticut
Vna
Rodgers
Navy Yard
Airl
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James Gurvey
D. Disney
Justice Roddene
Cedar Camp
Hilberthign Hall
Helners Union
Lahrmants Hall
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W. G. Beam
Elecutt
William G Buchanan
Moline
Rock Island Plow Company
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Tri-City Star
Ball Park
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Markets OF America
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Yilu
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