Mueller Wins Rock Island Golf Cup in 1904 Season
The 1904 Rock Island Arsenal golf season ended with F E Mueller defeating B B Hayward for champion honors. An informal reception will award cups tomorrow at 3 PM at Col S E Blunt's home, with seven cups and two medals to be presented. Col Blunt presiding, tea omitted due to his mother's recent death.
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Rock Island Arsenal Golf Links
E. C. Mueller
B. B. Hayward
Col
S. E. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Col. Blunt
Seison
Blunt
Japan's Finances Stay Sound as War Continues
Tokio reports show Japanese finance in satisfactory condition. End of August 1904 compared with 1903 reveals small note-issue growth, rising coinage reserves, expanding central bank loans, and higher Yokohama affiliated bank activity. Foreign trade up, crops strong, and wartime expenditures to date indicate no funding strain through 1905.
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Tokio
Manchuria
Korea
Hill defends crop estimate amid criticism and confusion
New York report quotes James J. Hill, president of Northern Securities, saying he cannot raise his estimate of 2.9 billion bushels for the corn crop. He criticizes wrong impressions about crop size and says his figures come from experts, not H. V. Jones whose forecast is 2.516 billion bushels.
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New York
James J. Hill
Northern Securities Company
Mr. Hill
H. V. Jones
Bill
Tin Plate Wages Reduced at Monessen Plant
At the National Tin Plate Works of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company in Monessen Pennsylvania the nage men signed a new scale effective October 1 lowering wages by 12 percent. The plant operates twenty five mills and several hundred workers are affected. No trouble arose as workers signed without protest. The tonnage system used when the plant began six years ago continues with guaranteed steady work under the new scale.
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Monessen
National Tin Plate Works
American Sheetind Tin Plate Company
Tickets to Indianapolis and Return Offered by Republican League
The C HL P will sell Davenport to Indianapolis and return tickets for the convention in Indianapolis Indiana. Tickets good October 4th and 5th at the stated rate. Continuous round trip fare available for travelers to the Republican League convention.
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Republican League
Indianapolis
Ind
Davenport
Gotard
McCaskrin Charges Bancroft Over City scheming
Rock Island rally by George W. McCaskrin, independent candidate for representative, denounces state and city officials he calls corrupt. He claims Bancroft offered $500 for water works superintendent and attacks city books. A follow up meeting is planned in the Seventh ward with stereopticon views and a glee club.
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George W. McCaskrin
Twenty-sixth Street
Sixth Ave
Rock Island
Iai
Ruttin
Water Works Department
Bancroft
McCaskrin
McCiskrin
Seventh Ward
Garner
Fourteenth Venue
Thirtieth Street
Dixon Bank Remittance Delays Raise Alarm in Davenport
Reports say the Dixon Bank in Illinois has failed to remit 35 dollars to the Davenport Sidings bank, amid ties to a faltering New Liberty bank. Depositors and cashiers note closed doors for days, with state laws varying for private versus state institutions and an examiner from Des Moines reviewing New Liberty’s books.
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Dixon, Il
Davenport
Davenport Sidings
Dixon Bank
Davenport Bank
Liberty Bank
Bank At
New Liberty
Jordan
Bugs Bugs Bugs Prairie Grass Craze Ad
Advertisement notes assorted prairie grass items described as made of prairie grass in various colors fringed and braided offered free Saturday with one pound of Baking Powder from Grand Union Co located at 226 W Second Street.
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Grand Union ‘Fea Co
Second Street
Grand Union Tea Co
Fight San Jose Scale Threatens Long Island Trees
Oyster Bay reports widespread San Jose scale invasion harming ornamental trees and plants across Long Island. Authorities urge cooperative action by farmers and homeowners to protect homes and landscape, as scale damages bark and kills trees while remaining hard to detect early.
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San Jose
Oyster Bay
L 1
Long Island
Death by Own Action Ends Local Man’s Life in Barn
Seventy year old August Kuss Mat, a German citizen living thirteen miles northeast of Butler Missouri, died by hanging in a hay shed after reporting severe head pain and intending to rest in the barn. He was described as wealthy.
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Butler, Mo
Kussmat
Here
Chelsea Mines Development Sows Payroll Push
Muskegon Sept 1 The people of Chelsea have moved to develop the road mines near the city A company pledges a $25 000 monthly payroll while citizens contribute 2 500 toward the project Nearly all funds are raised with more expected to come in as efforts continue to secure the enterprise The plan aims to boost local employment and industry cohesion.
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Muskegon
Clilset
T Hat City
Democratic committee reads to Down John P Losey in Rock Island
A Chicago area political meeting of Fourteenth congressional district Democrats at Harper House in Rock Island aims to select a congressional candidate and a state board of equilization nominee. John P Losey does not attend. J F Scott of Hancock elected chair and F M Carman of Mercer secretary as counties list representation.
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Democratic Committee
Fourteenth Congressional District
Illtmoil
Harper House
Rock Island
John P. Losey
Futhermore
Congress
State Board of Equilization
Bushnell
J. P. Looner
Downing Lim
Manufacturers Hotel
Moline
J. F. Scott
Hancock County
F. M. Carmihan
Mercer
Hancock
McDonough
Henderson
Rock
New Tibetan governor Tangshaoki to oversee Tibet affairs
Pekin reports Tangshaoki, governor of Tientsin, tasked to Tibet to investigate Mittuige matters. Elevated from metropolitan official of rank three to lieutenant general, he studied at Yale and once served as secretary to Yuyu Shutkai, viceroy of Pashilr province. He mixes foreign knowledge with Chinese interests, seen as not anti foreign. The item also notes Grass Bugs at Grand Union Tea Co. sale on Saturday at 225 W Second Street.
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Pekin
Tangshaoki
Tientsin
Tibet
Metropolitan Offacr
Tankshioki
Yale University
Yuyu Shutkai
Pashilr
Fraternal Order Starts in Des Moines
Auditor Carrol issued a charter to the Home Guards of the World a new fraternal beneficiary order organized by Jarry S Green with head offices at Davenport The company has 43 charter members The law requires but 500
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Home Guards of the World
Davenport
Des Moines
Carrol
Jarry S. Green
Given
Woodmen of America
Baseball man ties the knot in Davenport scene
A Davenport baseball player Chas Alperman married Miss Ella Wainwright of Shatua Peen near Pittsburg, making him the seventh Davenport team member to wed. Other married teammates include Ives Williams Crockett Wyckerell Wallace and Wait Davis.
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Davenport
Benedict
Chas. Alperman
Pittsburg
Migs Ella Wainwright
Shatua Peen
Ives
WillIigms
Crockett
Wyckerell
Wallace
Wait Davis
Davenport Second Ward Republicans Organize Meeting
The Second ward Republicans of Davenport held a meeting last night at Claus Groth ball with Andy Werthman presiding and Mr. Watkins as secretary. A large attendance heard several speeches as the group declares itself fully organized.
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Second Ward
Davenport
Claus Groth
Andy Werthman
Mr. Watkins
Fifth Ward Republicans Hold Well Attended Meeting
A large turnout at the Fifth ward Republican headquarters in the McCullough Building heard EB Craft preside with William Watt as secretary. The ward chair was absent, plans for careful canvassing were laid, and prospects for winning the ward were described as good. Another meeting is scheduled one week hence at the same location.
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Fifth Ward
Michael Fre ny obituary notes long city residence and lone life
Obituary notes Michael Fre ny died yesterday at the county infirmary at about 1 PM. He was about 58, lived in the city twenty years, had a room with Jack Galvin on East Second, and worked at the county farm as janitor in winter. He left little known about his relatives. Several other notices list Dr. Nellie Sugden, Fannie Gottschau, Jerry Cummins, and Ada Prinzhorn with brief funeral details and ages, reflecting multiple local deaths and services.
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Arees
Freney
Michael
County Infirmary
Boies
Jack Galvin
East
Atpane
Hin
Oshkosh
Wis
Gottschau
Fannie
Morrison
Iowa
Henry
Richard Copley
Scott County
Morrison Presbyterian Church
Gofischau
Wreth
Vanderveer Seeks Jury Trial Over Estate Shortages
In the estate of Ella W. Parker, A W Vanderveer trustee asks the district court to try his liability case by jury. He disputes Smith ninth report's $12,718.29, claims misappropriation exceeded $20,000, and contends securities and loans were misrepresented or concealed, demanding a full asset comparison before any verdict on negligence.
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Ella W. Parker
A. W. Vanderveer
Wilson & Grilliam
Cook & Dodec
Plainiff
F. Smith
Smith
Vanderveer
S. FP. Smith
Vandereer
F. Smith Toe
GC. N. Union
Joan
Central Newspaper Union
Saprem
S. F. Smith
E. L. Baker
FF. Smith
25D Anniversary Opening at Joe Traeger’s Saloon
Saturday evening and Sunday morning at Joe Traeger’s saloon. Fine hot lunch will be served. Everybody invited.
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Joe Traeger
Pastors Sign Pact On Remarriage After Divorce
Detroit reported that sixty Protestant ministers from twelve denominations signed an agreement not to remarry anyone whose divorce was granted on grounds other than those approved by the member church. Rev W D Maxon chaired the committee guiding the action. The accord aims to unify church policies across denominations.
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Detroit
W. D. Maxon
D. D
Cablegram from Vanderbilt Prompts Oak Wood Shipments
Idle Hour superintendent Primm received a cablegram from W K Vanderbilt ordering two carloads of oak wood sawed and shipped to his Fifth Avenue residence before he sails for America. Sixteen carloads have already left Oakdale station. Preparations for the Idle Hour mansion are underway as the Vanderbilts plan to divide time between their Fifth Avenue home and Idle Hour this fall and winter.
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Oakdale
S. 1
Primm
The
Idle Hour
W. K. Vanderbilt
América
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbilt
Ayenue
Petersberger backs Davenport Western league team plan
Eugene S Petersberger says Davenport has drawn large crowds and funds to sustain a Western league team. He told Star reporters last night that Davenport should have joined the Western league from the start, backing the fans and financial support.
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Eugene S Petersburger
Iis
Davenport
Htvel
Mrs Beal Draws Plans for New College Dwelling
W H Hitchcock received four building permits for four two story frame houses on College Avenue north of Fulton for F A Beal at a cost of 2800 dollars. The plans drawn by Mrs Beal were examined by architects and builders who deem them perfect. A portion of space will be used to advantage.
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W. H. Hitchcock
College Agenus
Fulton Avenue
F. A. Beal
Beal
Hailders
Banquet of Reds and Blues Held at Grand Island
The Reds and the Blues of the Grand Island Howling club held a banquet in Grand Island last night. Speeches were delivered by Juline Gehrling, club president, and Paul Meyer. Davenport Military Band provided music. Afterward two bowling contests were played with the Reds taking honors amid goodwill and fellowship.
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Reds
Blues
Grand Island
Howling Club
Juline Gehrling
Paul Meyer
Davenport Military Band
Million Bushels a Day From Heat Stingy Weather
Kansas City report says hot weather could yield two possible corn outcomes. If hot through next week, as some dealers predict, up to 10 million bushels may be saved. otherwise frost and delayed rains threaten earlier harvest losses.
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Kansas City
Yester
Doctor Knepper Appeals After Blasphemy Conviction
In Nevada on September 20 the case of Dr. N W Knepper against a mayor's court verdict for using alleged blasphemous language and disturbing the peace was appealed to the district court. The appeal will be heard before Judge Whitaker in October with Dyer and Vasey representing Knepper. The first trial challenged the ordinance as defective but the bid to dismiss failed.
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Nevada
Gage
Collins
Mrnor Bromley
N. W. Knepper
Whitaker
Dyer
Vasey
Knepper
Stabs wife and kills self in New Zealand quarrel
Philip Stribel stabbed his wife in the neck and then killed himself after a long pattern of jealous disputes. Their 16 year old daughter Theresa was severely cut while trying to wrench the knife away. The wife is hospitalized and may die.
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Sanark
N. Z
Philip Stribel
Theresa
Ex Representative C G Colson in Critical Condition
Middlesboro Kentucky September 3 Former Representative C G Colson is dying after a nervous collapse Three physicians have been summoned to attend him in the urgent medical crisis reported from the town’s medical officers and public hospital notes
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Middlesboro
C. G. Colson
Sands Nominee for Ninth District Senate by Acclamation
Macon Sept 3 The Republican senatorial convention for the Ninth District met here and nominated Judge Jacob Sands of Kirksville for the seat by acclamation. Sands has long been active in Adair County politics, serving as collector, county judge, and probate judge, and in 1864 was the state ticket nominee for auditor.
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Macon
Jacop Sande
Kirksville
Sands
Adair County
Audi
Train wreck near Albuquerque claims lone tramp life
Albuquerque dispatch reports Santa Fe passenger train No 7 derailed six miles west of Albuquerque as rails spread. Two baggage cars mail car and two tourist sleeper cars piled in ditch while locomotive and four cars stayed on track. A rotting tramp between two coaches was crushed to death with no other injuries.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Westhountl
Grass Bags Fringed and Braided at Grand Union
Fringed and braided grass bags sized 18 by 36 inches are featured at Grand Union Tea Co located at 225 W Second Street on Saturday.
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Grand Union Tea Co
Krells Zoo Gear and Treats Promote Party Ice Cream Baskets
An informal ad notes individual ice cream baskets packed with fresh berries for parties. It lists Krells Zoo Gear and a variety of items such as Fancy Cakes Rick Pretty Lovely Tarts Cheese Sticks Lager Cunees and Salted Almonds as components or accompaniments for a reception.
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Krell
Rick
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E. B
Hayward
Japan
Hill
Ajeh
WM. Joens
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Wcaskrin
DIAGN
NEW Liberty Institution
Treas
Chelsea Mines
John P. Looney
Democratic Congressional Committee
Harper Horse
Looney
W. Serond Stree
Graham
Frank A. Martin
West Second St
Alperman
Bill Wainwright
Ennie, Penn
Andy Werthmann
Wight
Albany
Memcrial Christian Church
Rock Ynland
Roby Sugden
LF. Scheum
Bellows
Chippiannock
Cummins
Jerry
Chicago
Frank Cutminins
Prinzhorn
Ada G
Familly
West Third Street
Fairmount Cemetery
Manhattan
E. S. Petersberger
Bolieves Davenport
A. Hitchcock
Mayors Court
Ard
Wdge Sands
Senate
van Houten
Uis Gale
Anderson
Peas
Astard
John A. Feeney
East Third Street
Hartson
Krell & Co
Brady Street
Furma Gees
Tri-City Heating and Supply Co
Main Street
H. Hender
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