Damaging Testimony in Davenport Robbery Case
Olga Schmidt appeared in Judge Finger's court charged with robbing John Conrad of about 30 and a gold watch at the National Hotel. Bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond, Schmidt faced strong evidence as Conrad, a Hennepin Canal worker, reported losing his money and watch after a night with Davenport women and a hotel ride.
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Olga Schmidt
Judge Finger
Worning
John Conrad
National Hotel
Main Street
Hennepin Canal
Davenport
Pansy DeMint
Maud Ellsworth
Jock Manwaring
John
Richard’ Gadient
Uuckariver
National
Tobn S
Extie
Eiste Smith
Schaum
Bickird
Richard Gadlient
Conrad
Teachers Mark December 3 Observance Of Illinois Entry
Illinois teachers prepare to observe December 3 in schools statewide to study notable events in Hindi history as part of a union observance adopted at the Tlinois Teachers' association annual meeting. Alfred Bayliss outlines suggestions while Rock Island county schools plan commemorations amid discussions on the day.
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Tlinois Teachers’ Association
Timole
Rock Island County
Alfred Bayliss
William H. Collins
Guiney
Pesita Ag
Building
Illinois
Japs to deal hard with the Russian
Tokio reports strict regulations issued amid many Russian prisoners escaping and the general refractory conduct. Leaders and organizers of assaults are to be hanged and participants imprisoned in durance.
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Tokio
Relatives Hope for Missing Wargen Johannsen
Relatives and friends search for Wargen Johannsen who is not yet located. A reward of 25 dollars is offered for recovery or information. It is believed he may have died by his own hand.
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Wargen Johannsen
Trisns
Admiralty
Southoward Incs
Gibraltar
Brusseans
Lord Gherles Beresford
Alschuler to Talk at Claus Groth Event
Samuel Alsthaler of Tilois, once a Democratic candidate in the state, will deliver a speech in Davenport on Sunday evening October 28 at the Claus Groth hall. George W. Scotty, Democratic candidate for county attorney, will also give an address.
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Samuel Alsthaler
Tilois
Davenport
Claus Groth
George W. Scotty
Adjdress, Co
Lafayette Lodge to Admit Nearly 100 at Meeting
Lafayelte lodge No.1021 of the M B A will hold a big meeting in Redmen hall this evening. Nearly 100 candidates are expected to be taken into the order at the meeting. The delegates report to the national convention will also be presented.
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Lafayelte
Redmen Hall
Britain ready to use warships if needed in Russia dispute
Paris authority reports a qualified apology from the Czar in the North Sea tragedy. London sources say Russia may adopt extreme measures. British admiralty orders mutual support, with fleets moving toward Gibraltar and possible interception of Brussels-bound forces as tensions rise.
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Russia
England
London
Paris
Dalziels Wires
North’ Sea
Britain
North Sea
Nee Bales
Etsee
Rodjeswensky
ST Fhisrsegrg
Rojestvensky
Avelan
Admiralty
Taarskos
Hettleshi
5 “Compton Domville
Venice
Binder Saloon Robbery Report Proved A Hoax
A Davenport paper's claim of a Sunday night robbery at the Binder saloon was debunked by Night Captain Tim Mullane who found no robbery reported to authorities. Owner Binder says no theft occurred and questions the story's origin.
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Davenport
Binder
Tim Mullane
British steamer Kai damaged near Alsceats Island
The British steamer Kai was damaged by a mine near Alsceats Island. The bows were smashed, two crew members were killed and four wounded.
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Het Wei
Dot
Kai
Alsceats Island
German Catholic Fair in November in Rock Island
The German Catholic women of Rock Island completed arrangements for a fair commencing in November and continuing eight days. The Gala committee includes young men who will furnish entertainments in the evenings according to present plans.
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Rock Island
Will Furmien
Fairbanks Speech Tour Draws Large Springfield Audience
Fairbanks delivers a keynote in Springfield amid a tight itinerary with planned talks in Jacksonville and Mannibed. The event at the arsenal attracts thousands as part of a broader promotional tour.
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Springfield
Fairbanks
Tijmois
Arsenal
Jacksonville
Chapin
Mannibed
Mayor closes National Hotel in Davenport after court case
Mayor Phillips served notice revoking hotel license for 720 West Front street Davenport. The National hotel proprietor Philip Schaum faced license revocation tied to Olga Schmidt trial outcomes. The order closes beds at the hotel while the attached saloon remains open. Police had raided the premises previously and warned similar establishments to change practices.
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Phillips
Philip Schaum
National Hotel
West Front Street
Davenport
City of
Olga Schmidt
Fudge Finger
Schaum
Nationtel
Costumes of the Corner Store Proceeds for Church
The Columbian club of Rock Island presented The Corner Store in Columbia hall before about 500 attendees. The comedy in three acts featured Eli Wheeler and Otto Guckenheimer among a cast including Bird, Harvey Barton, Jimey Flannigan, John Wich, Ed A. Wich, Jasper White, Miss Pauline Zimmer, Jerusha Jane Alirah Ann Boggs, Bertha Frick, Aunt Hanna, and Mary VanHos. Proceeds benefited the church.
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Columbian Club
Tve
Rock Island
Columbia Hall
Hi ‘Wheeler
Eli Wheeler
Herman Schnell Bird
Joseph Valentine Harvey Barton
Bird
Frank Wich
Jimey Flannigan
John Wich
Otto Guckenheimer
Jaysville
Ed A. Wich
Jasper White
Pauline Zimmer
Jerusha Jane Alrirah Ann Boggs
Bertha Frick
Hanna
Eli
Mary VanHos
Crystal Ice Co Drivers Quit Over Wages
Crystal Ice Co drivers abandoned work today demanding settlement for wages due in September and October. Unionized drivers cited unpaid earnings and threatened further action if pay is not provided promptly.
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Crystal Ice Co
New Company in Charge Will Take Routes Temporarily
Ten Crystal Ice Co. delivery workers went on strike over unpaid wages for September and October. Davenport Ice Co. stepped in to guarantee daily wages, allowing five wagons and ten men to continue deliveries. Officials say Crystal remains solvent and winter idle time may ensue pending collections to cover debts.
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Crystal Ice CO
Davenport Ice CO
Coue House
Louis
Rovuewig
Davenige 90
DAX IN
Crystal ‘Ice'co
Mare
Lottie Lee Sentenced In Court For Vagrancy
Lottie Lee appeared in Judge Fin fear's court charged with vagrancy. She admitted no visible means of support. The judge ordered ten days with Matron Hill and detention in a guarded cage during the interim.
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Lottie ‘Lee
Finfear
Lottie
Hill
Will
Garentreted
Silver Medal For Local Academy
Curator Paarmaan of the Davenport Academy of Sciences announced that the mound builders relics exhibit sent to the St. Louis exposition received a silver medal from the awards jury. He believes the city’s exhibit was highly meritorious and that Olio won the gold, though no further details were received yet.
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Paarmaan
Davenport Academy of Sciences
Davenport
Hys
Paarmann
Olio Re
Rally at Flambo's Park on Jersey Ridge Road
This evening a republican rally will be held at Flambo's Park on Jersey Ridge road. Judge Waterman and attorneys Thucnen and Letts at Davenport will deliver addresses. Interest in the campaign in that locality is growing and it is expected many residents will attend to hear the arguments.
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Flambo's Park
Jersey Ridge Road
Waterman
Thucnen and
Letts
Davenport
Grosvenor Predicts Roosevelt Victory In 1904 Election
Gen Charles H L Grosvenor at Athens Ohio outlines election forecast with Roosevelt for president and Fairbanks as running mate. He projects 814 electoral votes for Roosevelt, with uncertain prospects in Montana and Maryland and Parker as alternative. He also foresees a solid Republican majority in the House.
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Athens
Ohio
Charles HL. Grosvenor
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
New_ York
Tgina
Indiana
Wisconsin
Montana
Mar
Parker
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Peter Schaum
Des Moines
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Maud H Ellsworth
Alschuler
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Lord Selbourne
Prince Louis Battenberg
Naval Intelligence
Premier Balfour
Count Benkendorf
Henrique
Young Men OF Columsisn Club
CAVE
Crystal Ice Company
Europatkin
Oku
St. Petersburg
Hautha
Vienna
Die Zdlt
Cracow
Russian
Poland
District Court
Gertrude Dale
William Dale
Lottie Lee
ST. Louis
Grosvenor
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