Rock Island to Move Freight to Old Depot on Fourth Street
The Rock Island line announces starting October 17 1904 that all inbound and outbound freight will be moved to the old B C R and N freight house at Front Street Brady Street and to the current Fourth and Farnam location. The change aims to speed shipments for Davenport and the region while urging shippers to deliver early to avoid delays.
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Fourth Street
Ann Rock Island
Old & N
Brade Street
East Fourth Street
Tock Island
Business Men's Association
Hefreieht House
Incatlan
Vorner
Farnam Soreuts
Davenport
E. Stew
O. A. Steel
Confederates in Reunion at Armstrong Missouri
Four hundred attended the Armstrong fair and reunion of ex Confederates in Central Missouri. More than 115 ex Confederates enrolled with Secretary Correll at headquarters. Mrs C E Denny presented a large Confederate flag and spoke for Armstrong ladies. Doctor J O Maple gave the welcome address. Judge James B Gantt, supreme judge and ex Confederate soldier, delivered an able address.
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Armstrous
Get
Theaa
Armstrong Fair
Missouri
Correll
C. E Denny
Armstrong
T. EB. Gates
Armetrons
J. O. Maple
James B. Gantt
Surprise Birthday Party at Pillion's Hall
Neighbors celebrated Edwin Kroder of Bettendorf with a surprise 20th birthday party Monday at his home. An orchestral group led by Bill F Schroder Julia Selrover and Edward Blessing provided music into Tuesday morning as guests enjoyed festivities and warm hospitality.
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Pillion
Edwin Kroder
Bettendurf
Bin
Pistons Hill
Bill F. Schroder
Julia Selrover
Edward Blessing
Bar collectors harass Cheyenne Indians on reservation
Report notes Reno and surrounding areas allow collectors to pressure Cheyenne Indians after paydays. Merchants and authorities in Darlington curtailed entry to prevent harassment, urging a similar rule be applied to the Cheyenne Indian reservation to stop taking goods by intimidation.
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Oderie Mets
Darlington
Yates Speaks to Republican Voters in Rock Island
Governor Richard Yates addressed a large largely friendly crowd at a skating rink venue on Sixteenth Street Rock Island last evening. A parade formed near Republican headquarters with bands and civic groups, followed by a brief program and Yates appearance, drawing strong audience interest in the campaign.
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Richard Yates
Sixteenth Street
Rock
Asihes
Burlington
Third Avenue
Vlohe
East Moline
Moline
Town
Bleuer
Utes
Glee Club
Camp 140
M. W.A
Ginaha
Mosors
J.B. Jones
Harry Sharpshire
Leeread
Gid Sutherland
Blenes
Thyire Minig
Fr. Searle
Hinman
Yates
Cou
Min
Bey
Sue
Edwardsville man holds father at bay and weds
Edwardsville Illinois 12 year old William Wells at ingle 19 and Anan Brendel of Troy 18 married after the father tried to stop the ceremony. A state warrant for perjury was issued and served on the groom at the bride's home. The father vowed to pursue legal action.
Painting Promises Prosperous Lawn Davenport Area
A fragmented ad style notice touts Lawn Davenport area as thriving and well painted. It urges readers to request Saachel's smirts for quality paint and prosperity hints.
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Davenport
Saachel
Chas Naeckel & Sons Faint House Street Notice
The entry notes a faint house at 405 and 407 West Second Street linked to Chas Naeckel and Sons. Reading indicates a property-related matter or notice involving these addresses and the firm. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
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West Second Street
ALL TO BE FREE AT ATCHISON CELEBRATION
Atchison Kansas will celebrate Mouflay with the uncovering of its three foot coal vein. The Missouri Pacific will run two free trains on the Central branch from Muscotah to Atchison. The distance is 23 miles, eight coaches provided. Attractions and Banda Rosa concerts offered free to all. Sedalia and Leavenworth clubs of Missouri Valley league will play a transferred game here with no admission.
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Atchison. Kan
Atehison
Rys Reais
Missouri Pacific
Muscotan
Atchison
Banda Rosa Wall
Sedalia and Leavenworth Clube
Missouri ‘Valley League
Amarsed
Football Player In Insane Delusion At Colorado Nebraska Game
Denver reports Charles Richardson Adams, a football player, suffered a violent break with reality during the Colorado versus Nebraska game, believing he remained in play and rushed through crowd barriers threatening residents. Police subdued him and he was sent to a hospital for examination amid claims of altitude induced insanity.
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Denver
Gal
Colorado
Nebriskn
Charles Richardaand
Adams
Richardson
Davenport Area Weather Mixes Warm October Forecast
Weather predictions for Davenport Rock Island Moline and vicinity call for generally fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer Thursday. River levels rise slowly between Dubuque and Muscatine due to heavy rains in the north. Reports note thunder storms in Pennsylvania and rainfall across New York while the Midwest sees mild temperatures and scattered rain. River gauges list Davenport at 15 feet with other stations showing modest changes as forecasts indicate no severe frost imminence.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Vicinty
Chicago
Iowa
West
Vere
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Slope
Pennsylvan
New York
Missouri Valley
Aubique
Muscatine
Stadons
Fett
Fort
St Paul
la Crosse
du Chen i
le Claire
Des Moines Rapids
Yenkak
Saint Louis
Railroad Robberies on a Dragged Train Job
A Chicago felon Rumsey staged a Pullman dress room break in during a moving train, chloroformed the porter, and robbed travelers at several berths. He ripped wardrobes and searched pockets taking watches jewelry cash and more before fleeing toward Franklin Junction. Police arrested him last night and recovered part of the stolen goods.
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Jimes
Sid
Chicago
Mtn
Rumsey
Uesro
Franklin Junction
Evangelist Raises Large Sum at Mission Convention
New York on October 12 Rev A B Bimp son led the Tabernacle sermon as part of the twenty third annual convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliances raising nearly sixty seven thousand dollars in cash and pledges. Donations ranged from a few cents to three thousand dollars with five thousand dollar gifts noted. The funds, Rev Slapson stated, will support missionaries in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. B. Bimpson
Tabernacle
The
Christian and Missionary Allignes
Slapson
Waitress Kills Man Over Promise to Marry
Myrtle Eberly confessed she shot Reward Lenard after he refused to marry her. The statement was made from a jail holdover at the four courts. Leonard, a bartender near a garden by the World’s Fair site, had allegedly supplied the pistol for protection during Miss Eberly’s night walks to the streetcars.
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St Louis
Beny
Myrtle Eberly
Four Courts
Lenard
Leonard
Eberly
Air
Windom Royal Arexnum initiates new class at meeting
Windom council No 1898 of the Royal Arexnum held a regular meeting at Columbian hall with a large attendance and two candidates initiated. A class of twelve to fifteen is planned for the next meeting followed by a smoker. Arrangements progress for a bowling contest among three cities lodges and Davenport lodge accepted an invitation to a dancing party in Industrial hall on November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windom Council
Royal Arexnum
Louor
Rock Island Council
Industrial Hall
Davenport Lodge
Concordia Reopens Saloon Clash With Hurrell Act Ruling
Concordia Kansas community remains without a valid saloon ordinance after Judge Alexander ruled last April's measure fails to meet the mandatory Hurrell act provisions. The ruling likely prompts reopening of saloons and complicates future ordinance passage with the current council.
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Concordia
Kan
Concordia Ia
Saboors
Alexander
Wold
Hurrell
Meekers
Japanese Sub Heigen Sunk by Mine Near Port Arthur
Tokyo reports the Japanese gunboat Heigen struck a mine on Sept 18 in Pigeon bay west of Port Arthur and sank. Only four crew survived. nearly 300 were drowned after boats swamped in high seas. Survivors on Chnopal island described the storm and grounding during rescue efforts.
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Tokyo
Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
Parsons
Chiaopat Island
Helgen
Banlora
Chnopal Island
Ours
Burglar in Clothes Dummy Foils Police Escape
In Philadelphia on October 12, John Redding a former convict posed as a clothing dummy in a storefront window after breaking in yesterday morning. Policeman Kimimmel called him out, but the suspect showed no reaction. Redding vanished from the window and was later found hiding in a cellar.
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Philadelphia
John Redding
Kimimmel
Redding
Was Constable 35 Years in Emporia Kansas
Torser Johnzon, an elderly Emporia resident, died after a brief illness. Elected constable of the west side township 35 years ago, he served in that office until his death. A longtime Mason and member of Kolehts Templar and the Eastern Star, he held the tyler post in all three groups for 34 years. Burial will be by the Masons on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Kan
Two Torpedo Boats Wrecked Near Towner, New York
Minot New York October 12 Two torpedo boats en route to Seattle aboard a truck were wrecked when the forward journal failed, the journal appeared tampered at Rugby. The incident suggests spy activity by Russian and Japanese governments. The wreck damaged woodwork but not steel components.
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Minot
N.Y
Great Northern
Seattle
Towner
Rugby
Beaten farmer found wounded in his barn
Nathans Baum a well known farmer near Bele Vernon was found unconscious in his barn with blood from nose and ears. His pocketbook containing $60 and his revolver were missing after the house was ransacked. He said in brief rational moments two men attacked him.
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Sandustry
Nathans Baum
Bele Vernon
Bulletin of Unions Work Progress and Meetings
The Iowa State Federation of Labor reports progress in labor activities last month. Des Moines hosts the executive committee meeting October 29 to November 4 to discuss advancing labor interests statewide. Local unions note new openings, wage talks, and organizing efforts across Sioux City Des Moines Oelwein Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Boone and Davenport.
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A. B
Rick
Iowa State Federation of Labor
International Typographical Union
September Journal
Des Moines
United States
Canada
Joyce
United Mine Workers
Deer Creek
Polk County
Oelwein
Caltheh
Mouns
Dlacksmiths
Mbar. Org
Armour
Sioux City
National Building Trades Council
Tempe
Jameston
Fitteburg
Denver
Chieuzo
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Davenport
Clarinda
Worl
Wniens
Cedar Rapids
Johnson
Carpeniere’ Union
Boone
Lioux City
Mandauny
Lnboc
Musellino
Carmen
Marshalltown
Ehhange
Onion
WW. Ly. Carrige
Bie
Andersonville
Seevers
Jasper County
Electrical Workes’ Union
Stoux City
Maple Block Con Company
Polls County
Tustrict 13
United Mine Workers of America
Lews
Women Fill the Pulpits at Murphysboro Convention
Delegates to the Women s Christian Temperance Union held sessions across city pulpits. National president Mrs Titian N Stevens of Portland addressed the afternoon at the opera house, joined by Mrs Leonora Lake of St Louis. A Sunday school rally at the Methodist Church featured Miss Margaret Wintringer. The convention closes Wednesday.
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Murphysboro
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Titian N. Stevens
Portland
Leonora Lake
St. Louis
Waltdren
Margaret Wintringer
Stenographer's Suit Against Joplin Miner Compromised
Kansas City records reveal a breach of promise suit for 50000 by Miss va Noland against James A Graves owner of the Joplin mine has been compromised for 30000. The case traced letters alleged to prove an engagement and notes Graves paid for her education and then wed another.
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Kansas City
Va Noland
James A. Graves
Joplin
Platinf
Mr. Graves
Sheridan Coal Co
Fidelity Trust Co
Proposals for corn and other supplies seek bids
Sealed proposals will be received by the Police Streets and Tire Department committees until October 15 at 2 PM for furnishing corn oats straw hay fod bran to city departments for the year starting November 1 1904. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Address proposals to G L Lindholm chair Police and Streets Committee and Walter Hals chair Fire Department Committee Davenport Town October 12 1904.
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Lindholm
Una
Walter Hals
Fire Department
Davenport
Town
Inter-State Accident Association Granted Authority to Do Business
Des Moines October 12 The Inter-State Accident Association of Des Moines was granted authority to do business by State Auditor B F Carroll yesterday. Dr J A Gunn formerly of Red Oak is named manager and prime mover to the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Inter-State Accident Association of
B. F. Carroll
J. A. Gunn
Red Oak
Milwaukee Man Freed After Daughter Admits Perjury
J Trapp was released after serving three months in jail for a crime his daughter later said she invented to get revenge for being spanked for buying out late. The 22-year-old daughter admitted she lied, resulting in her father's wrongful arrest.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Ag Ing
J. Trapp
Trapp
Irl
Woman Burned To Death In Brush Fire Incident
Shawnee Q T October 12 Mrs Ed Cooper living a mile east of Shawnee was fatally burned while helping her husband burn brush. She was blinded by smoke and did not realize danger until the fire enveloped her. She died within minutes at age 42 leaving a family of four.
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Shawnee, Q. T
Ed Cooper
Shawnee
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Heigen
Japan
OWA
Federation
Burtis Opera House
Henry B. Marks
Langdon McCormick
Franklin Fyles
Amy Teslin
Frank Patterson
Alan Dale
Security Savings Bank
Ade
Sie
Arthur Duag
Sean Schubert
Sheiler
Aongon
Qver
Henry & Mares Presents
Ellery
Hamlin, Mitcheil and Fields
Herms Comedy Bird Center
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