Davenport Democrat Davenport, Scott, Iowa January 1, 1907 NOTABLE EVENTS IN DAVENPORT DURING THE YEAR 1906 DECEMBER 1. Fred Beell of Wisconsin won wrestling championship from Frank Gotch at New Orleans Saturday evening. 2. T.J. Nash of Rock Island jumps to his death from the government bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thuenen, Sr., celebrated golden wedding anniversary. 3. Mrs. Dr. J.W.H. Baker died. 4. Board of health appointed John Mullen health officer, Otto Mienert plumbing inspector, and Dr. John Wright, food inspector. 5. Presbyterian Brotherhood declared for non-partisan police force and for organization to secure a "Better Davenport." 6. Luncheon served for first time (informal opening) at Davenport Commercial club's new club house. 7. Old Ebenezer Cook home at Fourth and Rock Island streets sold at auction for $2,535. 8. Dispatches in the Democrat told of sensational attack on President Roosevelt by Bellamy Storer. 9. F.W. Chamberlin of Chamberlin & Klindt, died at Augusta, Ga. 10. The Democrat's dispatches told of crisis in conflict in France between church and state. 11. Charley Neary knocked out Young Kid Farmer in third round at Claus Groth hall. 12. Davenport teachers in mass meeting started Iowa movement for recognition of teaching as a profession. 13. Davenport police arrested 38 gambling house loafers in opening a municipal house-cleaning. 15. Scores of citizens signed petition for non-partisan police force. 16. St. John's Methodist congregation cleared away the debt on their handsome church. Dr. Fayette L. Thompson, who started the building movement, coming here from Minneapolis to complete the work. 17. Ministerial association appointed a committee to see if dance halls at which liquor was sold could be legally closed. 18. The Democrat told how Frank Gotch of Iowa won back the wrestling championship of Amercia from Fred Beell, at Kansas City. 19. Cracking of polished floors delay's prospects of occupying new High school building. 20. City council passed resolutions of consent in manufacture and sale of liquor in Davenport. 21. James E. Davis died suddenly. 22. Rt. Rev. Henry Cosgrove, Bishop of Davenport diocese, died at 7:25 pm. 23. Colored Baptists dedicated their remodeled church. 24. Biggest Christmas trade ever enjoyed by Davenport merchants came to a close. 25. Remains of Bishop Henry Cosgrove marked by imposing ceremonies; Archbishop Ireland preaching the sermon. Hans Vogt killed by cars. 28. Judge Gest in Rock Island sets aside verdict that overthrew Father Mackin's will; after record-breaking seven weeks' trial. 29. Commercial club raises membership limit to 500 and admits 54 new local members, five traveling men and 14 non-resident members. 30. A.C. Rankin, molder orator, starts State Marshal club in Davenport. 31. Delegation of Maquoketa business men comes to Davenport to ask entrance into city of an interurban from there. Cathy Joynt Labath Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project http://www.celticcousins.net/scott/index.htm Iowa Old Press http://www.IowaOldPress.com/