Senator Hoar Dies After Months of Ill Health in Worcester
George F. Hoar senior Massachusetts senator dies at home after prolonged illness and a prolonged period of unconsciousness. Attending physicians had despaired weeks earlier as his condition gradually worsened. His son General Rockwood Hoar and daughter Mary Hoar were at his bedside along with Dr. Warren E. Gillman. He had suffered health problems since last winter following the death of his wife. His final public appearance was in Sutton Worcester county, and he declined after Aug 17 remaining largely in bed until his death on Sept 30.
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Worcester
Mass
George Ferishie Ziesr
Massachusetts
Destheams the Stnator
Rockwood Hoar
Maxy Hoar
Warren E. Gillman
Honar
Thebel
Hoar
Washington
Congress
Zambago
Sutton
Worcester County
Ins
Col
B B. Stoddard
Enghiah High School
Mukden
St. Petersburg
Konropathin
Marcal Oyama
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Nichols Nicholaievitch
Elory
Alexwei
Petersburg
Odessa
China
Grippenberg
Grippemberg
Vilna
Rauzesky
No decision in Lafollette case delays
There was no decision today in the Lafollette case. The supreme court will not hand down a ruling until its next sitting on October 18, delaying actions by several days.
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Madison
Galesy
Supreme Court
Reports Of Births Highlighted By City Clerk
City Clerk Colling reminds that a state law effective July 1 requires attending physicians and midwives to report all stillbirths to city or township clerks. Davenport officials emphasize this as an important public health matter and urge timely reporting.
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Ltty
Colling
Jase
Slerka
Davenport
Funeral Services for Senator Hourman in Worcester
Funeral services for Senator Hourman will be held at The Unity Church in Worcester on Monday at 2:30 PM. The Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale may officiate. He will be buried beside his wife in the Concord family lot.
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Worcester
Mass
Church of the Unity
Edward Everett Hale
Concord
East Fifth Gambling House Brawl Costs Men Dear Penalties
Two men, William Finley and Clarence Kelso, fought in a Fifth street gambling room run by a merchant. Finley forfeited a $15 bond after a scuffle, Kelso was fined $15, and the owner was ordered to leave the premises amid threats of a possible $10 fine for disorderly conduct.
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William Finley
Clarence Kelso
Fifth Street
Brady Aind Perry
Judge Finger
Kelso
Molint
Cowl
Davenport
Wellsam Tisley
Finley
Dirst
Merchant
Long_career of Washington statesman George F Hoar in 19th century politics
The text chronicles George Frishle Hoar of Worcester and Concord Massachusetts, detailing his education at Harvard and Dana Law School, legal practice in Worcester, and roles as solicitor and public official. It covers his service in the House, elections to the Forty sixth through Forty ninth Congress, and later U S Senate terms from 1877 to 1907, plus his leadership in scholarly and cultural societies and various Republican conventions.
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George Frishle Hoar
Worcester
Concord
Mass
Concord Agility
Harvard Enllege
Dana Law School
Harvard University
Tiel
Ety
Te Brute House of Representatives
Harvard College
Association of the Aluori
Harvard
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Chicago
House of Repesentatives
Belknap
Body of School Girl Found in Lake Michigan at Danvers
Frances Parkhurst, 15, a Ferry Hall student at Lake Forest College, disappeared after supper and was found dead in Lake Michigan. Hundreds of students, soldiers, and residents searched woods, ravines, and the lake shore from early evening into morning, aided by cars, foot patrols, and carriages. The body’s discovery ends a long night’s effort. initial indications point to suicide due to homesickness. The gun used reportedly came from Danvers TL three weeks earlier.
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Chicago
Frances Parkhurst
Ferry Hall
Lake Forrest
Lake Michigan
Polar
Danvers
United States
Lake Forrest College
Iron Perry Bail
Lgt
Ferryhall
Lake Forest College
Wam
Hughes
Harlan
Calond Atone
St Stabelinig
Payne in weak condition at Washington post office
Postmaster General Payne endured a restless night and serious illness in Washington. He remained in bed with weak heart action and no nourishment, though there was slight improvement by early afternoon. Dr. McGruder stayed at his bedside all night.
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Washington
Payne
McGruder
Mancruder
Green 10 Kept In Asylum After Court Ruling
Dr Henry T Green of Muscatine was denied release from Mount Pleasant State Hospital. Attorneys Helmick and Hanley argued the delusions were not dangerous, but Judge Smythe ruled release would risk society and ordered continued confinement.
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Atorneys
John M Helmick
J. A. Hantey
Davenport
Mt Pleasant
Case of typhoid reported at 1116 Perry Street Davenport
D Davenport resident B Cooks is very ill with typhoid fever. Dr F E D Stu pack, the reported physician, notified the city health department about the case.
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Cooks
Perry Street
Hlee D. Cook
Davenport
FE. D. Stupack
City Health Department
Grand Island Baseball Match For Prize Money
The Whys and the Grand Island team prepare for a prize game at Grand Island with a $25 prize noted. Details on timing and stakes remain unclear in the fragment.
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Whys
Grand Island
Body Taken to New York for Double Funeral
Frank H. Elliott, a clerk, left for Rochester with his wife’s remains, died in August, and her father’s body will be buried there. The body rested in Oakdale vault, plans include Chicago arrival to collect Mr. Brown’s remains, then journey to Rochester for a double funeral with Mrs. Brown.
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Frank FH. Ellliott
Rochester
N.Y
Oakdale
Chicago
Elliott Wil
Eliott
Brown
Launch of Captain McCaffrey’s second barge at river front
The second barge built for Captain McCaffrey will be launched tomorrow morning on the river front. The vessel stands ready for its first voyage following erection.
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McCaffrey
Davenport Shows for Western League Membership
In Des Moines the Tri City Star challenges a Davenport memo about Western League membership. The Davenport mention ties in with Joplin and Topeke as a trick team. No action until the January annual meeting of the Western League. editors verify the authentic report with Des Moines papers.
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Des Moines
Tri-City Star
Davenport
Joplin
Topeke
Des Moines Capital and Register
Star
Fecc
Hillweg
Sporting
Des Moines Nowa
Japanese Ready for Forward Movement at Mukden
Sept 30 dispatches from Mukden report preparations for an active Japanese advance and a likely major battle. Port Arthur defenses were attacked over Sept 20 to 26 with Japanese repulses. reports on casualty figures and command changes surface amid Allied anxiety over Mukden and port defenses.
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Mukden
Kuropathin
Liao Yang
St. Petersburo
Port Arthur
London
Saghalien
Republicans Ready for Campaign Meeting in Davenport
Republican leaders plan a Davenport visit ahead of the Eldridge rally to launch the district campaign. Albert F. Dawson, candidate for congress, arrives to tour supporters and headline events with Uncle Joe Cannon, Walter Smith, and Governor Cummins set to appear across LeClaire Muscatine and Unity events with announced speeches and ticket sales at Fluke's.
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Albert F. Dawson
Davenport
McCullough
Eldridge
Joe Cannon
Dawson
Walter Smith
Counci Binits
LeClaire
Cummins
Muscatine
Rock Island to review case of swede cat seeking mixed marriage
Genga Johnson an 18 year old Swedish cat from Rock Island aims to marry Wibbert Click the sexton’s helper at Rock Island cemetery. Taken to Davenport House of Detention, she refused to change her mind and was sent back to Rock Island where authorities will act if possible.
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Genga Johnson
Nate
Wibbert Click
Sexton
Rock Island Cemetery
Davenport
Matren Hill
Rocks Island
Debs to Speak at Illinois Theatre in Rock Island
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs will address crowds in Rock Island on Friday evening October 4 at the Illinois Theatre. Tri cities socialists prepare elaborate for their celebrated leader amid rally plans and coordinated activities.
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Eugene V. Debs
Jocialist Party
Rock Island
Ilinois Theater
Tri-Cities
Iowa Weather Affects Corn Dots And Harvest Outlook
Director J R Sige of the Iowa Climate and Crop Service bureau in Des Moines said recent conditions are hurting corn prospects. He noted the weather is shaping factors important to Iowa farmers, signaling difficulties ahead.
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J. R Sige
Iowa Climate and Crop Service Bureau
Des Moinea
Iowa Farmera
Farmer, Wife and Child Shot in Ambush Near Sunton Ky
Cairo September 80 A farmer Kirk Head living four miles from Sunton with his wife and child on the front porch were shot from ambush. Head fatally wounded the woman and child seriously hurt. The shooter fled as the scene was investigated and a search is underway.
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Cairo
Kirk Head
Sunton
Here
Head
Contractor Eyes New Davenport High With Bond Fight
Contractor Walters begins preparations for the new Davenport high school amid a stalled bond, risking own funds if the school board does not approve. A special meeting is planned for Monday, with possible day sessions for students after the old Griswold building may be torn down. Teachers and pupils face overcrowding as logistics and site changes unfold.
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Walters
Davenport Agh
Lane & Watermain
Nat
Griswold
Bers
Pew High School
M Hare
S.jwal
Diamond Jo Liner To Make Its Last Trip Of The Year
The Diamond Jo steamer will lay up for the season in Davenport after completing trips to St Paul, Dubuque, and St Louis. It will sail this evening or tomorrow morning, return as far as Dubuque, then pause for winter. The Winona and Helen Bley also operated today.
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St. Paul
Davenport
Tiggenport Jevee
James Osborn
Wll
Cowk
Owburne
St Lous
Wilgo
Duerbugie
St. Louis
Dubuque
St. Lous
Pinger
Thursdare
Winona
Helen Bley
Davenporters in New York Announce Arrival
Wit, Fo Taln and wife have arrival in New York per advices relayed by John Bernald on the storm for Preoria. They have spent the past year at a European town and a halt and resale on Sixth and Games street, Davenport.
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Wit
Fo Taln
New York
John Bernald
Preoria
Strodl
Davenport
Rock Island Republicans Rally Meeting Notice
Look Island Republican Front members are asked to meet at Turner Hall promptly at 7 tonight to participate in the Third Ward rally.
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Look Islant Republicary
Fhimbeawelu
Tuner
Hull
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