Inquest Finds Beneke Death Crush by Sewer Trench Gavern
Jurors at Davenport Scott County Iowa find Christian Beneke died when crushed by a gavern of a sewer trench wall on 18th Street west of Scott in Davenport. Witnesses say the laborer had been warned but became confused as dirt was being held back. The verdict aligned with the circumstances.
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Christian Beneke
18Th Street
Scott Street
Davenport
Scott County
Iowa
A. F. Eroy
E. E. Peterson
Beene
Shilds
Connelly
Beneke
Thomas Connelly
Inquest On Death In Sewer Trench Tragedy
An inquest into Christian Beneke's death in a Whitaker Building sewer trench opened this morning before Coroner Lambach. Five witnesses, including Pat Connelly and Thomas Connelly, described the cave in at 3:20 pm, the trench depth, unsafe conditions, and Beneke’s position when buried.
Bartender Held to Grand Jury for Murder in Saloon Shooting
Coroner's inquest returned a verdict blaming Henry Vermeerse for the death of John O'Connor at Lest Palemert saloon in East Moline. Vermeerse, the bartender, is held without bail on a murder charge after testimony from five eyewitnesses who placed the shooting at the doorway as O'Connor stood outside.
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John O'Connor
Henry Vermeersa
Lest Palemert
East Moline
sHenry Vermeersé
Brawi Jn
Jal
Molins
Sidge
Olsed
Vermeerse
O'Connor
Vermestag
Verméerse
Vermaerse
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules on La Follette Committee Case
Madison October 20 The Wisconsin supreme court issued an 18000 word opinion ruling the court has full jurisdiction and that the La Follette state central committee was a competent tribunal to determine the regularity of rival conventions The majority opinion states the committee member political interest does not disqualify them while Justice Cassaday dissents saying the La Follette committee is not competent to decide the controversy
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Madison
Wisconsin Supreme Court
la Follette State Central Committes
Cassaday
la Follette Committee
Judge Wade speaks to a large crowd in Maysville
Judge Martin J. Wade addressed a packed meeting at Wamser's Hall in Maysville last night with a townwide turnout described as the largest on record. The crowd filled the hall as residents gathered to hear his remarks and discuss local matters.
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Martin J. Wade
Maysville
Wamser
Geo
Jbeott
Death by own action at Walcott Barn
William Schwarting of Walcott was found hanging in his father's barn at three o'clock this afternoon after disappearing after breakfast and not being seen since. Relatives and neighbors had searched all day as his wife and three children mourn him. the coroner will investigate.
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William Schwarting
Walcott
Eiv
Bernard Schwarting
Slater
Europe
S.rafter
Schwarzing
Almotrn
Melchert Will Case Settled By Court
The Melchert will contest ends as the appeal from Lehiwidt and Vollmer is granted. The case began with a challenge to the will of Join Melchert, alleging improper alteration, but district court and Supreme Court proceedings upheld the original drawn will. Attorneys McGuirk and Ho.George of Clinton defended the will. Schmidt and Vollmer represented the contestants.
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Lehiwidt
Vollmer
Melchert
Clinton
Ib Was Fought Through the District Court
Supreme Court of the
State of Town
Schmidt & Voller
Adp
mcGuirk Andi
George of
Slinton-werd
Schmidt & Vollmer
Japanese Capture Great War Material Reported Abroad
A local notice reports John McDonald resigning as Cedar Camp No 21 MW of A clerk at tonight's regular meeting. Jake Vanen announces candidacy. others may seek the post. The move follows rumors and a desire to elect a worthy successor.
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Jahn MacDonald
Cedar Camp No. 21
Jake Vaner
Prominas
McDonald
John McDonald
Star
Bia
Cedar Camp
Cellar Camp
Ghquid
Nis
Turner
Hill
Aly
Vtice
Joba Sicet
Left Army Cuts Russians Off From Ammunition and Provisions
TOKIO OCT 20 war department reports the Japanese left army has seized large quantities of ammunition, rifles, and tents near Langtouhisch. Russian casualties are estimated around 8 000 killed or wounded with Russian losses possibly reaching 25 900. Kuro Patkin reinforced by 30 000 men. fresh units expected to arrive in three weeks.
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Tokio
WAR Department
Langtouhisch
Kuro
Berlin
Mukden
Tagerblatt
Europatrin
Prosperity lodge initiates candidate at regular meeting
Prosperity lodge No. 704 of the I C O F held a regular meeting in Columbian hall last night with a good crowd in attendance and one candidate was initiated.
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Prosperity Lodge
The
Columbian Hall
Great Rally In Rock Island Parades Led By Davia Club
In Rock Island E Hurst is tasked to preside over a Saturday night rally. Captain Sam R Davia heads the Rock Island Chamber of Commerce club and will lead a host of marching clubs in a parade preceding the event.
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Rock Island
E. Hurst
Sam R. Davia
Chambeau Club
Defeat Confirmed by Paris Dispatch
A Paris telegraph confirms reports of a defeat near Biikhke River. The dispatch, dated October 20, cites a Tampas correspondent detailing the entente’s set pieces and the opposing divisions. The confirmation solidifies earlier rumors of a setback in the region.
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Paris
Fburg
Tamps
Tapanasa
Biikhke
Peoria Orator Samuel Block to Speak at YMCA Tonight
Socialist speaker Samuel H. Block, known beyond the state, appears in Rock Island tonight. He is described as pleasant and ardently sincere and will address the YMCA auditorium at dusk.
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Peoria
YMCA
Samuel HR. Block
Rock Island
Mn Block
Last Will of Peter Swartz Filed For Estate
The will dated May 9, 1904, names Henry Schwanter as executor without bond. The estate is to be divided equally among Peter Swartz's children, per the filed testament.
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Peter Swartz
Nate Pater Swarts
Henry
Schwanter
Hrtee
Assault case postponed one day in Justice Hall court
The State of Iowa against James Mortgi and Walker Dale was continued until tomorrow morning to procure witnesses. Dale has his right eye in a sling, cited as evidence of an assault. Merton claims Dale struck first in self defense.
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State of
Iowa
James. Mortgi
Walker Dale
Justice Hall
Dale
Merton
Daie
Athenaean Society Postpones Davenport Meeting
Members of the Athenaean Society at Davenport High School postpone their regular meet due to unfinished wiring in the main building. The rooms are expected to be wired in the next few days, delaying the gathering by one week.
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Athenaean Society
Davenport High School
Davenport
Women’s Synodical Society Elect Officers at Rock Island
At the twenty fourth session of the Women s Synodical Society of Foreign Missions at the Broadway church Rock Island officers were chosen President Mrs C Brown Springfield Recording Secretary Mrs D AfTm Intyre Balloon Corresponding Secretary Mrs g C Loughridge Peoria Young People s Secretary Miss Fannie Cleland Rock Island Reports were given by Mesdales Mc Intyre Loughridge J G Rankin and Misses M Paddock and Fannie Cle Hand
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Women’s Synodical Society of Foreign Missions
Broadway Church
Rock Island
C. Brown
Springfield
D. ‘Af
Tm Intyre
Balloon
G. C. Loughridge
Peoria
Fannnie Cleland
Mesdalmes McIntyre
Loughridge
J. G. Rankin
M. Paddock
Fannie Cie Hand
Price of Husband's Affection Cited in Illinois Court
In Rock Island Circuit Court Lydia Hensont formerly Lydia Tileapp sued Wayne Smithhe formerly Mira Skinner for $5000 in alienation of affection. The jury awarded $500 to the plaintiff after finding Gillapp, husband of the defendant, was employed by Skinner as a hired man and was on intimate terms with her.
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Rock Island Circuit Court
Lydia Hensont
Lydia Tileapp
Airs
Wayne Smithe
Mira Skinner
James Gillapp
Gillapp
Skinner
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Pat Connelly
Crawford
Gang OF Men
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Andrew Shields
Renzel
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Georeg
E. Hout
A. T. Poster
ER. Rundquist
C. D. WA
BH Hill
Set
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Scemidy & Vollmer
John M'Donald
Jake Vasen
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Kear
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Rome
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Toki
Saebo
Manchuria
London
St. Petersburg
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Ohwang
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Mitchenske
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