News Notes of Three Cities and Local Dentists
A sprawling Davenport era update covers multiple local items from Three Cities and J Evans dentist. It notes political addresses by H Murphy and A W Henman in McCausland, river traffic, license issuances, marriage notices, rail and street developments, a bank clearings figure of 187992, and various social and civic notes including elections, speeches, and upcoming events across Davenport Moline and Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Evans
Fnd
Brady
Schick’s Express & Transfer Co
Cheeney Rostattradt
Anderson's
Brady Street
A. Nutting
C. CG. Myers
Davenport
St. Louis
H. Murphy
A. W. Henman
McCausland
Gny
Tri-City Railway Company
East Thin Street
Magel’s
West Fourth Street
Edward Seuer
Buffalo
Alice Harris Burchard
F. D. Letts
Mr. Razeil
Ciueland
Plainview
Scott County
Mir. Razell
Gennan
Otto Bernarden
St. Paul
E. Hugo Schmidt
Isis Weat
Third Street
A. ¥. Dawson
Se Louis
Meyer Phillips
Thuewen Wlle
Iowa Building
Smith Names Fair Banks for 1908 Speech Nomination
Congressman Smith of Iowa followed Fairbanks in a speech nominating the Enfians senator for president in 1908. Fairbanks, in his address, fed Secretary Shaw who has also been named as a presidential possibility alongside Fairbanks and Doliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Smith
Iowa
Fairbanks
Shaw
Dolver
Red Men convention opens in Des Moines with officers elected
The Woodpeckers met last night to launch Whole Hole No 1 in Des Moines at the Redmen convention. Twenty delegates formed the grand council as 200 members elected officer roles for the year including Chief Woodpecker R G Prisbe and Keeper of Tall Feathers F B Lampkin. The gathering will remodel the constitution and remain closed during two days of sessions. Paul Lagomsercino of this city helped organize the first group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodpeckers
Order of Woodspeckers
Des Moines
Redmen
Tng
Cater Woodpecker
L. Allan
Jobe Dineen
R. G. Prisbe
O. W. Wheater
F. BD. Lampkin
J. R. Ball
Sribe
Drops Dead in Corn Field in Decorah Ta
Israel Bird Sell a well known resident of Prankville township suddenly died in his cornfield yesterday morning after only a few minutes work. He was robust and in the prime of life and had lived in the county for many years as a well-to-do farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Israel’ Birdsell
Prankville Township
Beunty
Heating Go Brings Suit Over 3202.50 Claim
The Iowa Plumbing and Heating company sues Megir Mras and others for 3202.50. Tre R. Trior represents the plaintiffs in this civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Plamnting & Heating Company
Megir Mras
Tre R. Trior
Obituary notices list multiple funeral details
Obituary notices include James Kane awaiting funeral from his mother's home with services at Sacred Heart and interment at St Marguerite's. John E Stanton with services at St Mary's Church and interment at St Marguerite's. Marie A Whitney who died at Mercy Hospital aged 101 years and 10 days, with funeral and interment details including Boies Undertaking Rooms and Garden?e, noting birth in 1812 and cause of death as old age with bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
James
Mary C. Kane
Ninth Street
Sacred Heart
St Marguerite’s Cemetery
Stanton
John E
Rockingham
Whitney
Marie A
Mercy Hospital
Boies
Gakdaie
Mr. Whitney
Feechester
Receivers Named for American Cotton Company in Texas
Federal Judge Burna appoints receivers for American Cotton Company in Texas R B Ener of Houston and T C Levering of Summit named as receivers The Texas unit of the company recently placed in receivership by Judge Meek at Fort Worth holds assets around three quarters of a million dollars The move aims to straighten affairs of both corporations and their Texas affiliate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Burna
Texas
American Cotton
R. B. Ener
T. C. Levering
Summit
Noj. My. Lavering
New York
Texas Products Company
Meek
Pt Worth
American Cotton Co
Cabinet urges action on Russian mail seizure protest
Washington reports the president's cabinet called on the state department to pursue a protest by a Talena firm over the Russian seizure of mail from the summer Calehas. Officials said steps should be taken to ascertain facts and prevent similar incidents in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Talenma
Young People Meet For Tri Cities B Y P O Tonight
The Tri City Y M C A B Y P O holds its regular meeting this evening at Calvary Baptist church. Meetings occur three times a year in each of the three cities. An excellent program has been prepared for tonight's event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
B. Y. P. 0. Association
Calvary Baptist Church
Poison in stomach may solve Salisbury mystery
State Chemist Kinney reports large quantities of morphine and other poisons in the stomach of Harry Salisbury, whose body was found under a Red Oak creek bridge August 5. An exact amount and the poison source will be reported later as investigators probe foul play. Salisbury, an employee at a nearby pottery, was well known in Red Oak and a Knights of the Maccabees member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak, In
Thomas
Kinney
Harry Salisbury
Red Oak Creek
Torning
Vielenca
Sajistary
Salisbury
Red Oak
Knights of the Maccabees
Poisoned death of Herman Dahms shocks Davenport
Herman Dahms born October 16 1887 in Germany died after sisters reportedly gave poison causing agony. The body was moved to a local undertaking establishment and funeral plans set for 2 PM tomorrow at 1191 West Seventh Street with interment in City Cemetery. Survivors include wife Mary and children Carl Edwin Raymond and a daughter Mimi. Dr Lambach denied autopsy and suggested possible poison possession from unspecified factory source.
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Carover
Yesterdis
Enying Utet
Deuil
Lambach
Undertaker Range
Lify
Dabms
Wani
Herman Dahms
Fm Gormany
Ios
Davenport
Mary
Sung
Garl
West Seventh Street
Edwin
Mying
Raymond
Mattso
Mimie
Hauge
City Cemetery
Bryan Says He's No Moses in Democratic Talk
Chillicothe Oct 11 Wallis J Bryan told a Elmoith audience he once believed he might be president but now sees himself as the Aaron to Moses of democracy. He urged party unity and pressed for Joseph W Folk’s gubernatorial bid in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Wallism J. Bryan
Democrate
Elmoith
The
United
Moses
Democratic Party
Aaron
Mr. Bryan
Joseph W. Folk
Missour
FIND MONEY IN A SHANTY
Corydon Indiana opt 11 Fas Malone one of the oldest residents here was found dead at his home Sunday morning by neighbors. He was about 100 years old and had lived thirty years in a one room shack. Found lying on the cot and clothes removed. A buried stash revealed four hundred eighty dollars and seventy cents in the shack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Malone
Burns on Trial for Murder in Bartlett Store Case
Waterloo October trial of Chiches Bros for the murder of his father in law Bartlett Store at Golar Falls on February 28 commenced. Jury selection consumed almost all of day one. Dr. funderveer of Cedar Falls, the physician who was shot, was to testify but examination halted when court adjourned. Defense likely to plead self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Chiches Bros
Bartlett
Golar Falls
Funderveer
Cedar Falls
Stone
Bryan in Illinois Tour Schedule Announced
Chicago on October 11 reports that J Beyan will tour Illinois from October 27 to 33 starting in East St Louis. He plans fifty speeches across the state and will begin Indiana engagements tomorrow at Rockville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Beyan Ihas
East St Louis
Indiana
Rockville
Markets of America Dav enport Daily Receipts and Prices
Markets of America report from Davenport listing Oct 11 receipts of corn and wheat and arrivals of hogs cattle and sheep. Prices show hogs, cattle, and sheep market openings and closings with varying lows and highs. Liverpool grain prices noted. Northwestern receipts and primary figures for wheat and corn.
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Chicago
Yates
Schower
Liverpool
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Anarchists Arrested in Barcelona Plot Exposed
Three anarchists were arrested in Barcelona on October 11 and reportedly confessed to a plan to assassinate King Al for. Great excitement followed the arrests as authorities investigate the alleged plot. Also includes an advertisement for Loxative Bromo Quinine and a signature note from Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Swath
Alforse
W. Grove
Catholic Priest Liable in Bohemian District Court Case
Veronica Burda sued Catholic priest John Broza in Hancock county court. Jury awarded Burda 10,000 dollars for death after she drank carbolic acid presented by the priest in Tonean area. Trial cited as due to criminal negligence. new trial motions pending. Separate note: Oct 13 storm near St Petersburg wounded seventy-nine Russians as Japanese retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt
Veronica Burda
John Broz
Trn
Hancock County
Allege
Borda
Broze
Duncen
Little
Boheman
Brite
Tonean
Supreme Court
St. Petersburg
Sanke
W. A. SMITH Highlighted by Cincinnati Paper
The Commercial Tribune of Cincinnati features W. A. Smith a cut of the Davenport team manager. The article notes his prior roles with Macon in the South Atlantic league and his long coaching career including stints with Lynchburg Ottumwa Albany Davenport and Green ville among others. It lists players he helped develop such as Orth McGann Bolen Pickering Newton Dummy Taylor and Browne.
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the Commercial Tribune of
Cincinnati
W. A. Smith
Davenport
Snifeb
WA. Smith
Macon
Chillicathie
Bor
Chillicothe
Springfeld
Lynchburg
Nor Va
Ottumwa
Ill
Knoxas
Yona
Albany
Davenport, In
Greenville
Miss
Orth McGann
Bolen
Pickering
Newton
Dummy Taylor
Browne
Dickens Club Meets With Mars At Davenport Home
Mrs. Frank Gillette hosted the Dickens Reading club at Arlington Court Davenport with members taking up a general study of Dickens works. Yesterday afternoon they discussed chapters of Nicholas Nickleby and enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gillette
Arlington Court
Davenport
Dickens
Nicholas Nickleby
Club of Eighty Nine Meets with Mrs Whitcomb
The Club of Eighty Nine gathers this afternoon at 1750 Grind Avenue in Davenport to study English literature. Members focus on early writings and tales, with Mrs Whitcomb leading the session as the group progresses through the period.
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Club OF Eighty
Mrs Susemihl Entaining For Cousin at Davenport Home
Mrs Susemihl plans an afternoon entraining at 196 Gist High Street Davenport for her cousin Mrs W Houghton of Soushbridge Musas Those present include members of the sewn circle and a few relatives of Bee Fawily
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Mra. L. G. Suseutl
Gist High Street
Davenport
Ladies' Aid Society of Calvary Baptist Church Meeting
The Ladies' Aid society of the Calvary Baptist church will meet for a routine gathering on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the church hall. Mrs. J. E. Lindsay of College Avenue will preside and lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society OF Calvary Baptist
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Carvery Baptist Church
J. EB. Lindsay
Pal College Avenue
Governor Richard Yates Speaks in Rock Island Circuit
Governor Richard Yates arrives by Burlington at 7 15 PM and is escorted to the harbor house where he joins a parade and proceeds to the rink on Sixteenth Street Rock Island His itinerary lists talks in Prophetstown Stockton Rockford Galvo Paris Canton La Habra Quincy and a national prison congress address during October
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Wilter Kannenberg
W. Ingraham
Moline Wis
Asseusee
Drumienness
G. A. Johnson
Figmbeau Club
Rock Island
Buford
Harry L. Rhcady
Laura A. Skipton
Chicago
Flentbennelu
Richard Yates
Mississippi
Mac
Ruth
Winand
Mae
Winona
J . Justice McFarlane
John L. Rogue
Julia Rose Gratie
Davenport
Hubbard
Edward Behsnidt
Minnie Erds
Rochsland
V. J. LaVelle
M. H. Sexton
Springfield
JF. Bingham
South Milan
Sixth Ward
Hose House
Twenty-Sixth Street
Capt
FL OR. Hopkins
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Pratt's Harbor
Stow
Fourth Avenue
Clinton
Cheri
Leennes
Alfred H. Hunmeke
Elsie Bl. Vosburgi
Hills Ale
John L. Pogue
Juila
Rose Grufte
C. C. Carter
Reston
Binster Crewford
Rosbury
Shy Clark
H.C. Shaffer
Todey
E. I. Cottrell
Alfred Brooks
EH. C. Arlen
New York State Canals
Thessey
Hennepin Canal
James G. Bourne
Galepe
Jorge Lestie D. Pulterbingi
Pooria
Third District Appellate Court
Arn
Gircetson
St. Anthonye Hospital
Pr. S. B. Hall
Richard Yates Spooke
Sixteenth Street
Burlington
Harbor House
Cink
Treaday
Prophetstown
Stockton
Rockford
Galvo
Praris
Canton
la Haepe
Quincy
McQuade Case in District Court Delivers Expert Testimony
In Scott county district court the McQuade case against the C J Q railroad proceeds with plaintiff McQuade and witnesses Von Hein, Kuke Ness, and Fred Ness. Dr Glynn of Davett Bort and Dr Bradford of Rock Island are slated for hours of expert testimony. The plaintiff expects to continue presenting evidence tomorrow.
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McQuade
Scott County
von Hein
Kuke Ness
Fred Ness
Glynn
Davett Bort
Bradford
Rock Island
George Taylor Fails to File Iowa Presidential Nomination
Des Moines October 11 reports show Joe candidate George H. Taylor of Oskaloosa failed to file nomination papers in Iowa for president and for a seat in the Sixth district. His Liberty Party slate is not listed on the official ballot, while Democrats hoped to embarrass Major Lacey. Secretary of State’s office closes late awaiting filings that may not arrive before the deadline.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Joe
van Buren County
Capitol
George H. Taylor
Oskulluosd
Nativo Ca Liberty Party
Ruuscess
Sith
Major Lacey
Taylor
Secretary of State
Cornell Grinnell clash ends with Grinnell win on road
Cornell fans felt relief as Grinnell secured a victory at Grinnell. The game featured penalties and key plays, including a standout 25 yard rush by Moore for Cornell before a late penalty forced a turnover. Grinnell scored the lone touchdown after a final drive.
Cyrus W Field's Son Charged With Theft
Edward B Field son of Cyrus W Field of Adirondack fame was arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. He allegedly stole an overcoat on October 6. Field had been in Bellevue psychiatric ward once. He belonged to the firm Pelt Linley Wreckers & Co which failed for 3 million dollars in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward &. Field
Cyrus W. Field
Adians Ic Cade Fame
Field
Beta
Bellevue
Pelt, Linley, Wreckers & Co
Three Hundred Drown Near Port Arthur Sinking Healven
London reports nearly three hundred people drowned when the Healven sank near Port Arthur. The disaster prompted rescue efforts and ongoing investigations into the vessel’s fate and safety standards.
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London
Oak
Port Arthur
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Frick
Rock Island System
Dse
J. A. Hekulex
Henry J. Bruenstag
Helmick
George Hild
Tim McDonald
Teo Brocek
Velie Fellner
Wilkes- Tolnt
Fuiner
Cor
Sectin
Township
North Range
Ditlon
van de Youre
Charles Fromm
Sevedh ‘Street
Moline
Benson's
Ignets Huter
Fork Island
Rock Island County
John Ryan
Thomas Bran
United States Navy
Sip
San Francisco
Boster
Mare Island
Cal
First Congregational Church
Wesley CG. Haskell
Unity Church
Los Angeles
Monatey
Boas
Haskell
Cogregacion
RED Men
American Cotton Company
E.siees
Wen
Hi. A. St. Onge & Co. Second and Brady Sts
Bryan
Nebraska
Chilli
Epthe
Saya
Alton B. Parker
Burns
Bryan IN
Illinois
Markets OF America
Spetial
H. J. Toker & Co
Main Street
North 407
TAO Mar Eaves
Ness
Man
War
Additional Society
Dickens Club
MARS
F. Gillette
Was. Susemihl
M'Quade
Geo. Taylor
Cornell
Grinnell
Vernon
Grinnell-Cornell
Torthall
Arwes
Drake
Gornell
Jack Watson
Grinell
Coalition
Ae Divest Hall
Grinwell
Corneil
Cvent
Moore
Rood Jrds
Loth Terings
Sroyre
Vienna
Wallii
Aaman
Ray
J.B. Walsh
Walsh
Ile Asau
Oundridge
Otoisa
J. E. Walsh
Mccullough Bidg
West Third Street
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