Conference session at Baker University meeting reports and gifts
Dominant Mew Phuwhitline presented this morning as session at Baker University opened with devotion by Dr Dunkin. Green received a $10 chair and cash gift. district officers praised loyalty and progress while reports from bishops and pastors outlined a year’s work. Transfers announced. ministerial superannuation and appointments discussed. dividends from the Gonk Concern paid nearly $1,800 for ministers’ relief.
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Dunkin
B.C. Barnes
Siperan
T. H. Temple
St. Lows
Geo. Snell
Green
Te Tribune
Parley
Fleming
Decorith
de. Phimer
Marshall Now
Dr. Herbs
Chituge
Sistor
Ltey Weir
Wo Tugle
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Falttes
Clethymed
Gonk
W. D. Dyre
5. C. Platts
Wacoma
J. R. Sanford
Colenburg
Horses Foote
Hazelton
C.H. ‘Taylor
Silver Creek
Alonzo Camp
Cofar Pally
Sanford and Camp
Conference Board of Stewards
J. L. Seaton
Mitchell
T. Ensien
A. D. Persh
Colege
W. A. Weolcott
W. C
Poem Read by Rev J B Metcalf at Methodist Conference Today
A faded verse addressed to presiding elder H H Green honors his long service. The poem, signed J B Ketcalf, laments the official tie being broken while gifting a comfortable chair as a token of esteem. It envisions eternal remembrance in heaven.
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J. B. Metcalft
Walter C. Jones Is Sentenced To Pay 300 Fine
In U S court Judge McPherson fines Walter C Jones 300 for selling whiskey at West Liberty fairgrounds. Indictment notes intoxication and lack of option for prison term. Also reports Patterson vs C M St Paul railroad nonsuited with costs to plaintiff. P B George sentenced for offering bribe to a Muscatine official. initial ten days and 1 fine, later reduced to one day and 20 dollars.
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United States
McPherse
Walter C. Jones
Scott County
Fll
Jones
West Laberty
McPherson
Petit Jury
McPetterson
Petterson
United Seans Court
P. B. George
McPhornoy
U. S
Muscatine
George
Deneen Speaks to Citizens Friday in Rock Island
At a Rock Island county executive meeting at Harper house plans were set for Illinois governor candidate Charles S. Deneen to arrive from Cambridge at 6 30 pm and be escorted to Harper. A reception is slated for 7 pm followed by Deneen's address at 7 30 pm in Tumner hall with Col Bradshaw of Washington DC to speak afterward.
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Harper House
Rock Island
Deneen
Cambridge
Wil
Harper
Tummer Hall
Moline
Bradshaw
Washington, D.C
Fegton
D. C
McCaskrin Heads to Springfield for Nomination Filing
Rock Island candidate G W McCaskrin sails tonight to Springfield to file his nomination after gathering more than 1000 voter signatures. A flag raising at Seventeenth Street and Seventh Avenue will feature Bleuer’s band and speakers Carlstrom of Aledo and others. He plans a horseback campaign through the lower counties with several accompanists.
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G. W. McCaskrin
Rock Island
Springfeld
McCaskrin
Seventeenth Street
Seventh Arenue
Bleuer
Carlstrom
Aledo
Collision between wagon and auto injures farmer near Seaman Place
J E Murray of Scott County and Henry Stoltenberg of Davenport collide three miles north of the city on Hillsdale road after dark. Murray sustains a head wound and a broken wagon, Stoltenberg slightly damaged. Each blames the other for turning directions while Murray plans to sue for damages claiming the auto displayed no signals.
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Henry Stoltenberg
Davenport
J. E. Murray
Iim
Stoltenberg
Seaman's
Hillsdale Steels
Farrison Street
Harrison Street
Murray
City to grade LeClaire street to aid interurban service
At city council last night a proposed ordinance to reroute the Davenport and Suburban railway via Town street was practically killed. A resolution was approved requiring grading on Le Claire street where the grade exists but remains incomplete, pleasing residents on Le Claire and Farnam streets who now lack adequate streetcar service and would otherwise suffer longer walks.
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Davesport
Davenport
Town Street
Interurban
Iowa Street
le Claire Street
Last Nuht
le Claire
Farnam
Farnam Streets. Hils
Thirteenth
Third
Iowa
Not Guilty Declared for Bedelion in Burglary Case
Wesley Bedelion of Moline faced burglary charges in Real Island County Court after a Milwaukee car theft alleged to have occurred the night of May 15. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after deliberations ending around 5:30 yesterday afternoon.
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Wesley Bedelion
Moline
Reaele Island
Cindy
Butcher Workmen Extend Contract by Three Societies
Davenport butchers, meat cutters, and labor assembly renew an annual pact covering all city markets. The document, dated October 4, 1904, stipulates Sunday delivery cessation from November 29 to April 1, 1905, plus 6 am to 6 30 pm weekday hours and Sunday hours 7 30 to 10 am until April 1, 1905.
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Davenport
Butchers’ Association
Meat Cutters’ Local
Davenport Trades and Labor Assembly
Iowa
Mito
Taird
Nic Albrecht
Geo. W. Helbig
Q. P. Forbes
Henry H. Bontger
KB. BE
Eichhorn
Cook Declines Run for Governor Against LeFollette
Milwaukee Oct 6 A Cook a stalwart candidate for governor announces he will not run against LeFollette Ex Governor Bcofield may take his place
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Milwaukee
S. A Cook
LeFollette
Bcofield
Parker Not To Go On Stump In Campaign
New York Oct 6 national democratic headquarters says Parker will not stump. Chairman Taggart announces Parker is determined not to give speeches in public. Any appearances will be at Rosemont Teegart confirms the decision and campaign leaders approve.
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New York
National Democratic
Taggart
Parker
Rosemont
Teegart
Parkae
Fremont Club Annual Meeting Set In Scott County
J H Camp, president, urges all Fremont Club members to attend the regular annual meeting at the Grand Army ball on Saturday Oct 8 at 2 pm. Officers will be elected and important business discussed. A large delegation to attend the Fairbanks meeting on the 12th at Tarver hall is desired to welcome our Indiana senator.
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J. H. Camp
Fremont Club
Ban Faauei
Scott County
Possble
Fairbanks
Tarver Hall
Indiana
J. HL Camp
Motion to Take Case From Jury Overruled in Huggard Case
Judge House overruled the defense request to take the case from the jury in the Huggard versus Glu Rose Sugar Refining Co. trial. The defense introduced evidence as the case may continue with substantial proof yet to come, and a possible completion tomorrow.
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Huggard
Glurose Sugar Refining Co
Rock Island Woodmen Plan for Entertainment
Rock Island Woodmen will host the first fall and winter entertainment next Monday evening at Independence Camp No. 26 M W of A. The program features a Grabbe orchestra, vocal solos by Marguerite Burt and Josephine Schneider, instrumental selections, a drill team exhibition, refreshments, and dancing with free admission.
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M. W. of A
Rock Island
J. WH. Laeseck
Charman Entertainment
Grabbe
Sola
Arthur A. Burt
George W. McCaskrin
Marguerite Burt
Grabbe's
Josephine Schneider- Salo
William A. Andreseh
Hazel Munger
Erma Benson
Mis Josepline Schneider
Wilam McQuinn
Lucille Motz
Grabbe Orchestra
W. T. Miler
B. H. Kemper
Curzon 1 Stronger Today After Night at Walmer Castle
Tondon October 6 A bulletin from Walmer Castle reports Lady Curzon had a better night and is stronger today. The update notes she is resting and shows improvement since yesterday.
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Walmer Castle
Coal teamsters on strike in Cincinnati
Cincinnati October 6 union locomotive and teamsters in the city plan a sunrise strike seeking higher wages and official recognition of the union their action aims to pressure employers and push for bargaining power in city freight and delivery services
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Cincinnati
Found body of sister in the barn
In Chicago on an October day the confession of John Hermining reveals Minnie Hermining, a year old, was believed murdered in her father's barn near Palatine. The girl allegedly hanged herself from a rafter after being discovered by a boy and two younger children, who hid the rope to spare their parents. The brother then confessed.
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Chicago
John Hermining
Minnie Hermining
Palatine
Apa
Payne to Lie in State in Milwrakes Event
The body of Payne will lie in state at the city hall in Milwrakes Wisconsin from 8 p.m. Saturday until Sunday noon.`
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Payne
Milwrakes
Wis
Payne Will Ie
Olooke
Redmond Goes to Europe with Irish Leaders on Baltic
Irish leader John Redmond along with Captain A J Donelan and Patrick O Brien, MPs, and Society of Chemical Industry head Sir William Ramsay plus the Earl and Countess of Yarmouth, sail for Europe on the Baltic today.
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New York
John &. Redmond
A. J. {. Donelan
Patrick O Brien
Wiliam Ramsay
Society of Chemical Industry
Earl and Countess of Yarmouth
Europe
Baltic
Grand Jury Visits Scott County Poor Farm
The district court grand jury spent today visiting the Scott County poor farm and other county institutions. It is believed the jury will submit a report sometime tomorrow and then adjourn for the present term.
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Scott County
District Court
Poor Party
Tri-City Typographical Union Meets in Rock Island
Tri-City Typographical union No. 107 held a meeting last evening at the Industrial hall in Rock Island. Along with routine business, work on various tasks was accomplished. Attendance was fair among members.
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Tri-City Typographical Union No. 107
Industrial Hall
Rock Island
Man Accuses Wagon Seller of Short Measure
Complaint to police alleges a man selling potatoes from a wagon gave short measure. One party says he paid for ten bushels and received only six. The case will be investigated.
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Esse
Fairbanks speaks to Nevada crowd during hoarse campaign stop
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Hike Nevada at 8 15 after a pleasant night ride through the state He addressed a large gathering on the issues Senator Smoot plans to join the party and Keame of Utah is expected to join today An Ogden meeting is the only other scheduled event
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Hike
Nev
Fairbanks
Nevada
Smoot Oftah
Keame
Utah
Ogden
Taxes Due Prompt City Action After Saturday Night
City Treasurer Phillips warns unpaid city taxes will incur interest after Saturday night. Delinquent accounts will face added costs, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties and further charges.
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Phillips
Pat Walsh bids $30,000 for the Muscatine rail
At Muscatine the Muscatine North and South railway was auctioned. Pat Walsh of Davenport bid $65,900 then $50,000, both refused. The receiver retained right to reject bids. Walsh said the line would link Davenport and Burlington and serve as an investment.
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Muscatine
Muscatine North & South
Pat Walsh
Bisary
Walsh
Davenport
Burlington
Mel Walsh Hais
Muscaling
Mr. Walsh
Wis
Denot
Chase Howard
C.H. Walsh
Dolonel
George Highee
Burlingtemy
J. P. Calazan
Clinton
George W. Ristne
Chicago
Fat
Ristine
Ristina
Atchison
Topeka
Santa Fe
Drm
Daveport
Hiriok Junction
Chicago officers seek bank and post office robber
Chicago police chase continues after a pistol battle with Edldie Fay, the bank burglar and post office robber, who slipped through a West Chicago dragnet. Fay, who escaped from Janesville jail, is now at large in Chicago as officers intensify the hunt.
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Chicago
Edldie Fay
Fay
Janesville
Wine
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