Bribery Charge Arraigns Buffalo Aldermen
In New York City on September 29 the probe into city council bribery led to seven aldermen being arraigned before Justice Konefick. Former members Most Henry Harp J Thomas Pierce Orrin and present members Rester Edward C Roedel Louis G Schneider Henry G Buech John G face the very charge as trials begin.
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Buffalo
Belaft
Konefick
Vrerry
Most
Henry
Harp
J. Thomas
Pierce
Orrin
Rester
Edward C. Roedel
Louis G. Schneider
Henry CG. Bueeh
John G
Deeds Filed In Office Of County Recorder
Transfers of real estate filed in Davenport Iowa area show Henry Kentzgn and wife transferring to Dorothes Lehrke part of section 14 township 4 for 1225 dollars. Albert A Ballait and wife deed Lydia Cordwiz north half of lot 5 block 19 in Mitchells addition to city of Davenport for 1600 dollars. Caroline Vollerigon sells all her title to George R Myers goods at 113 East Fourth Street Davenport.
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County Recorder
Henry Kentzgn
Dorothes Lehrke
Albert A. Ballait
Lydia Cordwiz
G. GR. Mitchell
Davenport
Caroline Vollerigon
George R. Myers
East Fourth Steet
Hugo ‘Vollerizou
Slat Building Collapses In Chicago Construction Site
A building under construction on Ashland Avenue and Fifty fifth Street in Chicago collapsed today, killing one man and seriously injuring five others. Officials say construction fault is suspected amid the disaster.
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Chicago
Ashland Avenue
Fifty-Fifth Street
Moor
Left Foot Hurt in Rails Accident on City Streets
Lee Brows, a worker laying curves on Harrison and Third streets, crushed his left foot yesterday afternoon when a rail pinched it. Doctors report no serious fracture and expect him to return to work in a few days.
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Lee Brows
Harrison
Third Streets
Dave
I Still Moving Business After Furniture Seizure
EF H Prince commission agency on Main Street remains open although its furnishings were seized and removed. The business location and staff appear unchanged while assets were attached, leaving operation as before with only the interior altered.
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EF. H. Prince Commission Agency
Main Street
Steckel Fined Schrader Release in Assault Case
In a change of venue from Justice Hale to Justice Roddewig, Oscar Steckel was fined one cent and Schrader was discharged after Steckel fled a complaint against Edwin Benrader for assault. Schrader faced no charges.
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Oscar Steckel
Erwin Schrader
King of Saxony Nearing Death In Berlin Monitor
Berlin dispatch reports the aged king of Saxony is believed hopelessly ill as the last sacraments are administered, signaling imminent death. Officials say his condition has deteriorated rapidly and no effective treatment remains.
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Berlin
Saxony
Hoar Nears End In Worcester Report
Worcester dispatch reports Hoar’s condition improving in the morning with uncertain outcome. Doctors say recovery possible but not assured as the night’s events remain unsettled and unclear.
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Worcester
Rock Island Rally Roll Call for Charles Warren Fairbanks
Republican Central Committee files big and small rallies with orders for Turner Hall openings. Charles Warren Fairbanks will speak in Rock Island on Thursday October 22 riding an eastbound Rock Island train and visiting Moline Geneseo Sheffield Spring Valley Peru LaSalle Ottawa Morris Joliet. State and local officials and congressmen will join.
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Charles Warren Fairbanks
Rockskind
Rock Island
Rock Isand
Moline
Geneseo
Sheffield
Spring Valley
Peru
LaSalle
Ottawa
Morris
Jolie
Chicago
Joseph ¥. Graff
George W. Prince
Charles EB. Fuller
Howard M. Snapp
Senator Hopkins
Charles S. Dencon
Davenport Gas and Electric Franchise Rehearing Refused
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court refused a re hearing in Davenport vs Davenport Gas and Electric. The city sought to regulate lighting prices but cannot seize the company’s franchise. Case argued by Joy R. Lane EB Sharon for the company and City Attorney Thuenen for Davenport.
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City
Davenport Gas and] Electric Co
Des Moines
Des Motors
T He Lowa Supreme Course
Davenport
Davenport Gas & Electric Company
District Court
Scntt County
Wolfe
Supreme Court
Joy R. Lane
EB. 3. Sharon
Thuenen
Five Davenporters Attend Muscatine Picnic
Only five people left Davenport for the A. O. U. W. picnic in Muscatine yesterday. A larger crowd would have gone if not for earlier transportation issues. A Rock Island fare dispute reduced attendance, but those present enjoyed speeches, a parade, and a balloon ascent without incident.
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Dbaren
Port
A. O TI
Muscatine
Rock Tsland Road
Millions in Alaskan Fields
Seattle reports the Alaska season for 10045 closed for interior shipments as White Pass & Yukon railroad advises no more freight beyond White Horse. North coast lines expect a rush of evacuees and a few treasuries to move. Estimated gold production across districts totals about 26 million dollars with figures for Nome, Nome, and other areas.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Facile Coast, Steamship Company
White Pass & Yukon Railroad
White Horse
North Coast Lines
Davenport Fans Push Move to Western League
A Des Moines dispatch reports Davenport fans split on entering the Western league with Tri-Cities, Rock Island, and Davenport as a joint team. They warn of higher salaries and travel costs but favor better baseball and stronger support, while others prefer staying in the Three-I.
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Star
Des Moines
Davenport
The
Teague
Rock Island
Tri-Cities
Mafnatay
Barkbone
Otto Hill
Des Moinesj
Devonport
Rock Teland
Tri-City
Fang
Hayes
M. H. Sexton
Star Reporter
Hrateson
Cliub
Wetan League
Omaha
Omaba
Colorado Springs
Denver
Sioux City
Des Maines
St. Joseph
Omahi
St Jane
Chamberlain
Helds
Neithe Tebean
Burns
Ust
Colorado
Pueblo
Fasor
Cripple Creek
Victor
Imade
Moline
Old Western Association
Fuither Town
Reiaidller Lenge
Desi Momes
American Association
Joplin
Missouri Valley League
Ball Park
Topeka
Tom Burns
Davenport Basebal club chief backs staying in Three I League
BM Sharnn president of the Davenport Baseball club argues against entering the Western League. He praises James Hayes for keeping the club active with limited outside help and notes the Three I League benefits from city rivalry with Davenport and Heckaland. He cites late-season injuries and missing shortstop as factors in a weak finish.
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BM Sharnn
Davenport
James Hayes
Mtan
Heck Taland
Berg
Western League Expenses Flag Potential Team Move
A town considers joining the Western League but worries about higher expenses. Officials fear higher salaries and increased mileage could strain finances and threaten support for the team.
Where Would it Land in the Western League
A reader asks how the team Murphy would fare in the Western league given its current poor showing in the Three-J. The inquiry notes the Western league’s weaker ball this year and wonders about potential placement.
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Cow Murphy
Team Would Not Last If Backing Lacked in Western League
Bl. Scheicker states the squad would not endure a half season without solid financial backing in the Western league, warning of instability and potential folding without support.
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Scheicker
No One Man's Club Declared by Max Echols
Max Echols states he is willing to support baseball financially but refuses to fund a club controlled by a single individual. He emphasizes collective ownership and fair governance for the sport's teams and communities.
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Max E
Miller backs Western league for team prosperity
C B Miller argues joining the Western league will boost prestige and draw crowds. He states support for making the team successful and prosperous regardless of the league alignment.
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C. B. Miller
Rock Island stance on Western League entry
W. H. Harrison says Rock Island should secure Davenport consent before joining the Western League. He favors joining only if expenses are covered, but currently recommends remaining in the Three-E league and avoiding risks. He would prefer the Western League if feasible, but urges caution given present costs.
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W. HE. Harrison
Rock Island
Davenport
Try It Doc Welsh Team in Western Janus Test
The note references Doc Welsh proposing trial of a team in the Western Janus, suggesting trying it for 2 Jenson as a possible plan. It indicates cautious support for experimentation and specific name mentions.
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Doc Welsh
Janus
Jenson
GOOD IDEA. FRED SHARON ON WESTERN LEAGUE ENTRY
W D Petersen says we want a good team and the town would back solid baseball as discussions on joining the Western league gain momentum. The exchange shows local enthusiasm for add ing organized play and community support.
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Fred Sharon
W. D. Petersen
Davenport People Over Sea Mrs Russell Sage Reported Serious
Davenport telegrams report Mrs Russell Sage seriously ill after a fall ten days ago at her Fitihave home. The injury endangers strength while she remains confined to bed, with reports of related arrivals and travels of Davenport residents and inquiries about family members.
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Davenport
Russell Sage
New York
Fitihave
General Irish Dies in Nevada After Long Civil Engineer Career
General Irish, longtime civil engineer and former chief of the Irrigation Bureau in Washington, died suddenly at Gold Creek Nevada. He aided railroads across the Midwest and West, helped found the Iowa State Engineering Society, and was a former Quinque Quaker parentage resident of Iowa. His daughter Mrs Charles Preston of Davenport and two granddaughters survive, with brothers in Iowa and California. The body to be shipped to Iowa City for funeral early next week.
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General Irish
Washington
Preston
Charles Preston
Davenport
C. W. Trish
Geld Creek
Nevada
Tig
Great West
Islabor
Chicated
Dakota
Chicago Northwestern
Cleveland
Bow
New
Gold Creek Mining Cmne Pany
Washington, D.C
Astronomical Observatory
We Academy of Sciences
Paris
Observatorius
Iowa Srace Engineering Society
Mrinsich
Iowa State University
Wing Ho
Tame
Iowa
Tontier
New York
Irish
New York City
Johnson County
Frederick
Macey Irish
Tawa
Solon
Susanna Abigail Yarborough
Mwo
Elizabeth Irish
Iowa City
de. Charles Preston
Abbie
Eila Preston
Aurvuing
Gilbert Robinson Irish
Iowa Cry
John P. Irish
Oakland
Cal
Thomas P. Iush
Dubuque
Ruth Elizabeth Insh
City Officials Visit Glub House for Leisure Fishing Trip
Aldermen Schick Eckhardt Matthes Has Lindholm and Ogien Health Commissioner High City Attorney Thuenen Street Commissioner Nagle and City Marshal Lamb spend today fishing eight miles below Muscatine at a famous club house. They travel over the Rock Island line and expect to return this evening.
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Muscatine
Schick
Eckhardt
Matthes
Has
Lindholm
Ogien
High
Thuenen
Nagle
Lamb
Muscaine
Rock Island
Vwi
Reception at Bethany Home for Memorial Christia Teaured
A reception is hosted this afternoon by the ladies of Memorial Christia at Bethany Home. The bears are 3 to 6. The public and friends of the home were invited to attend, with many translated.
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Memorial Ghristia
Bethany
Fraternal Tribunes Plan Dancing Party Camp Event
The Woman's Degree team of the Fraternal Tribunes in Rock Island will host a dancing party camp entertainment at Woodman batt on October 6.
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Fraternal Tribunes
Rock Island
Woodman Batt
Community urged to buy Forester ground for high school sports
Amid selling plans for the Forester Gun club grounds, residents discuss forming a fund to purchase a multi-sport athletic field for the high school. Proposals include football baseball and basketball facilities, plus tennis courts, to reduce travel and boost daily exercise for students.
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Forester Gun Club
Toe High School
Tts
Mierick
Holdwick
Diasonport
Eutran
West Dea Maines
Hou Drake
Replevin Case Exempts Property Under Iowa Law
Robert Kiemmetts and Shortt versus Tomas, a replevin action, with sheriff levying on a lot of property claimed exempt under Iowa exemption laws. The案 involves Alfred C. Mugler as attorney for the plaintiff.
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Robert Kiemmetts
G. M Riva
Replevin
Tomas
Plamnd
Towa
Alfred C. Mugler
Che Phontife
Desertion Motive Drives Scott County Divorce Petition
Mary 3 Munson brings a petition in Scott County district court citing desertion as the ground for divorce. The proceedings name David Munson and involve a request for relief under the local court motion.
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Mary
Munson
David Munson
Scott County District Court
Transcript case heads to city for federal trial
A transcript of a Northern district federal court case in William Wilbraham trustee in bankruptcy Anthony Anderson vs Crésco Valon Savings Bank and Robert Thomson arrives in Clarke McFarland Ravenport for October trial. Amount involved listed as 3408 dollars. Papers over two pounds weigh the record and related stenographer notes accompany the bundle. Attorneys HL 1 and OW represent plaintiffs with John McCook acting for defendants.
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Federal Court
William Wilbraham
Anthony Anderson
Crésco Valon Savings Bank
Robert Thomson
Clarke McFarland
Ravenport
Sterngraphers
John McCook
Dafendania
Will Remodel The Flats For Dr Baker On Fourteenth Street
John Soller has been issued a remodeling permit to renovate flats for Dr C R Baker on Fourteenth street between Penn and Artington avenues. The project cap is 2500 dollars.
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John Soller
C. R Baker
Fourteenth Street
Artington Avenues
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Steckel
Schrader
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Rawson
Tapelis
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John Barewald
Auralia
N. D. Loughlin
Liverpool
Londo
John Bernald
Frederick C. Paasch
Gon Otto
Scilly Isles
England
Hamburg
Trish
State OF
Glub House
Forester
H. F. Mpfarland
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