Hail Martino and Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
Kurt Karver saloonkeeper at Trevner was arrested as the suspect in the Trevner Savings Bank robbery. He hid near his home two blocks south of town and admitted nothing, while evidence linked to the escape route from Trevner and the farm north west of Treyner was traced by Sheriff Car Blog and his posse.
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Cone Biutts
Kurt Karver
Trevner
Trevaur Savings Bank
Hawe
Aul
Bentrice
Neh
Car- Blog
Kurrer
Wedding on a lonely road ends in church ceremony
A couple, King Thomas Easter and Miss Tessie King from Mansiele Campaign county, eloped on a secluded McLean road and were later married at Stansfield by Rev Mc Gee after the venue spot was discovered. Guests awaited at the bride's home.
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Bloomington
McLean
Balm for a broken heart yields odd Sioux City trial
Miss Dora Bcholty faced Judge Wakefield in Sioux City court as Harvey W Seidel stood accused in a promissory matter. Testimony described a failed engagement and hinted at a fiancé dispute. The fragmentary report notes a verdict or questioning, with unclear details and garbled wording.
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Sioux City
Harvey W. Seidel
Ta. Griz
Wee Alter
Wworltig
Dora Bcholty
Wakefield
Harves W
Wien
Carey shot by his wife ends life in domestic tragedy
The report states Tom Carey was killed by his wife in a domestic incident. The fragment notes his age near 38 and mentions no subsequent legal pursuit or conviction details. The source text is garbled but indicates a fatal family violence event without clear prosecutions.
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Tom
Shortage at Assourt 72 and 16000 in Losses Reported
A late wire reports a shortage involving Assourt 72 and a $16,000 loss tied to a Downey mining episode. Officials discuss alleged misdeeds by Mrs Hamilton and Mr Bligg, with questions about the photographer and secretary Buss. The National Bank at lows Bulla is mentioned in connection with a $25,000 loan.
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Westrney
Iowa
Patts
Hyneod Stenet
Marl
Hamilton
Buss
Hurd
Lows Bulla
Walel Ea Mipels
Taathy
Bligg
Bamtinon
Tor Twain
Henry Van Zeveran Cleared of Charge in Rock Island Court
In Rock Island circuit court Henry Van Zeveran was found not guilty of a deadly weapon assault after a months‑long dispute. The verdict, delivered by Judge Gest, followed self defense testimony and a key confrontation with Exail Van Mortel. Also noted are docket entries including a divorce in Von Lake vs Von Lake and guardianship matters in minor and adult defendants.
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Este
Rock
Falund
Henry van Zeveran
van Zeverun
Teghon
Exail van Mortel
van Zeer
Gest
von Lake
al BI
Guardian
Bierman Adm
Murray
Biji
Thoughtful remedies from Winchester wife’s cure story
A Winchester man notes his wife suffered from stomach and liver trouble beyond doctors help. He credits King’s Life Pills with immediate relief and ultimate cure, recalling a purchase at Frank Nadler’s drug store on July 235.
Milan carpenter's death under canal mysteries deepened
An inquest in Rock Island examines whether the Milan carpenter McGinnis died by accident or foul play after disappearing along the canal. The 60 year old, employed by local firms, was survived by a son and two daughters and died under the Carpenter's union auspices.
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McGinnis
Baying
Stoyele
Ie Indy
Trad
McGinnis Eam
Janar
BieGinots
New York
Smily
Rock Island
Hell
Carpenter's Union
Bright Days and Suffering at Andersonville Prison
The Davenport Bethlehem Congregational scene hosts Rev. J H L Wilson who recalls a Civil War lecture on life in Andersonville. He describes prisoner camps, rations, discipline, and a poignant scene of a mourning mother gifting a basket to Northern prisoners. He laments labor capital conflict and notes prisoner recreations and a large revival led by Sergeant Shepherd, ending with his exchange and return home.
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Bethlehem
Éhareh
Davenport
Lesture
Andersonvilly Prison
J. HL Wilson
August Woale
Grant
Lincoln
Sherton
Wilson
Lee
Duversbury
Hey
Danville
Augusta
Beatch
Hom
Andersonville
New Orleans
Find
Bulttittle
M. Wilson
Lme
Illinois Synod Opens in Rock Island Meeting
The Illinois Synod of Presbyterians gathers at Broadway Presbyterian Rock Island with 150 delegates expected for the Tuesday evening roll call. Missionary topics and the Women's Synodical Society will feature, with Rev. Edgar L Willans delivering the opening address and officers to be elected.
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Mlinois Synod of Presbytirians
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Rock Island
Women's Synodical Society
Wiinosis
General Assembly
Edgar L Willans
Synod
George Richards
Carmel
Charles Spining
Chile
W. J. Wandless
Thdla
The Battle With the Saloon in Our Borders
In a set of temperance essays, the periodical addresses moral reform through four pieces. The collection promotes church life, Christian ministry, and community virtue while critiquing saloon culture and urging personal and civic action.
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Christian Ministry
Whale sinks Danish schooner in Atlantic collision
Baltimore October 10 A large whale sank the Danish schooner Anna Patrix Island on Friday while 22 days from Pat- rix Captain Christian Marsden and six crew were aboard The British steamer Quernors picked them up after the whale struck head on smashing the stern and carrying away part of the bow The whale rolled over and blood filled the water leaving the crew fearing for their lives
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Baltimore
Anna
Warrow Escape in Dubuque Shop Injury
A rivet worker attempting to feed a 1x2 strip into a rip saw in a finishing shop in Dubuque was badly hurt when the strip was caught and pierced the man's groin area. The strip rebounded, narrowly missing the intestines, with doctors hopeful for recovery. The incident is described as a dangerous but successful escape from a worse injury.
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Warrow
Dubuque
Wiliam Bun
Adamas
City League Opens TS Games Tonight
City league announces its season with teams like Hise Marks, Bakers, Tasles, Pirates, and Zach’s squad set for a schedule of 64 games across multiple Series beginning Oct 30. The long list shows doubleheaders, varied opponents, and a dense sequence of Oct-Feb matchups across Bismarks, Colts, Eagles, Townsends, Pullers, and Bankers.
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Davenport Flyevs
Wamis
Hise
Si Bakers
Tasles
Pirates
Gamya
Bismarcks
Tankers
Ogies
Colts
Pullers
Kurt
Townsends
Kurizs
Fullers
Bismarcka
Eagles
Bankers
Bizmarks
Bankere
Walters
Townsend
Bismarks
Kurtzs
Ankers
Hughes
Bigles
Pirsites
Follers
Kurz
Engies
Viratea
Tullers
Kurl2s
Biemarcke
Kurtan
Feffers
Bunkers
Tigles
FaljJers
Kurtes
I Eagles
Kurte
Benninke
Bynkers
Prllers
Emery
Bismarks Vee Kartzsy
Va. Townsends
Piraces
Fallci
Hankers
Kartzs
Easles Va
Bismarts
Eagles Va. Pirates
Cotta Ve. Fullers
Kurtza
Colta
Mullers
Townsens
Hismarks
Bankkrers
Pinetes
Fismarks
Ful‘ters
Binites
Bakers
Wurtes
Scagles
Pirutos
Cotta
Excellent Lecture Course at Augustin College Schedule
A hazy fragment lists an 1904 lecture course at Augustin College with dates in Chicago and Madison. It mentions Frank R. Roberson and Thomas E. Green as speakers and notes several concerts and lectures, plus a stray line about an inspector and a steamer fire with two aboard.
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Augustin College
Trey
Chicago
Frank R. Roberson
Herbert Batter Co
Thomas E. Green
Guasaulus
Davenport Man Gets Patent On Journal Box
A Davenport resident received a patent for a journal box device. The oddly listed names and places appear to be OCR errors but indicate multiple individuals or related inventions. The report notes various inventors including Bensch, Jieb W. Biskon, and Henry Twoxterkamp among others with attachments and ventilating components mentioned.
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Davenport
Iowa
Tierman Bensch
Journal Fox
Jieb W. Biskon
Washington
Shermin Im. Cohn
Anamosi
Firescape
Henry Twoxterkamp
Hogelle
Charles S. Potter
Creaton
Steenipe Haldur
Lester M. Rich
Cedir
A. Stocking
Audubon
Explosion Destroys Home in Cedar Falls Ort
The home of Henry Stumphauser was destroyed by a gasoline store explosion in Cedar Falls Ort. His wife collapsed but survived briefly. she is reported in critical condition with little hope of recovery. Authorities and coal telephone lines report ongoing investigations.
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Cedar Falls
Henry Stumphauser
Prepared for the storms wide trees of fn ancial adversity
A peculiar historical notice uses metaphorical language about financial preparedness and savings, mentioning an umbrella of savings, a deposit book, and 4 percent interest with compounding. It frames a prudent stance against financial hardship and the prompt to meet difficulties without inconvenience.
Byrds Murder Trial Set in Waterlngp County
Charles Byrds faces a murder trial in Waterlngp County District Court for the February 28 shooting of his father-in-law Bartlett Stand at the Stone home in Cedar Pass. Stand died from abdominal wounds after four bullets struck him. Burns is jailed awaiting trial with County Attorney J. T. Mears prosecuting and A. B. Switeer defending. The case is expected to be highly contested with no self defense anticipated.
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Waterlngp
Charles Byrds
Murrde
Criminal Court
Burns
Bartlett Stand
Cerdar Pass
Stone
Wnaerica
Stone Hood
T. Mears
A. B. Switeer
Defong
Mears
Enac
Owa Woman Slips Into Weeklong Coma Mystery
Iowa City report says Mrs. Charles Tepich has been in a coma since last Monday, briefly waking last Saturday before returning to sleep. Doctors from the university faculty have been unable to diagnose the cause or provide a remedy.
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Charles Lepich
Iowa City
Coma
Charles Tepich
State University
Hanna's Costly Mausoleum Report From Cleveland
Mrs. Augusta Hanna widow of the late senator announces a monumental mausoleum to be built at Lake View Cemetery Cleveland. The structure will house the senator and family remains and is projected to cost 3000000 with completion in about a year.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Angusta Hanna
Hitima
Hig
Viey
Wickly’s Marriage Rumor Sparks Boarder Mistress Claims
Boston Transcript notes rumors that Wickly married his boarding mistress. Source questions details and suggests possible motive of revenge, with little corroboration on exact circumstances or dates.
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Grimes
Grant
Ter
Boston Transcript
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Hennepin Canal
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Taquest
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Juhi Neal
Eelhiry
Adele
Tetaeaters Union
Andersonville Prison
J. H Wilson
Bethlehem Congregational Church
August Wentz Post
Illinois Synod
South America
India
Whale
Biloks
Cincinnati
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Herman Bensch
Phose
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Telephone
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Barly
Frank A. Martin
Botls Nee
Iburns
Hanna
Aood
Nneckel
Chas. Naeckel & Sons
West Second Street
EF. Reed
Esther Line
East Third Street
J. F. Nowak Merchant Tailor
Harrison Street
Little Bros
Brady Street
Tri-City Heating and Supply Co
Main Street
W. HL Hender
Syracuse
Walle
Imi
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IPA
Chas
F. Ranzow & Son
Weat Third Street
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