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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
4
A bravely athletic rescuer climbs the Brush ton public school wall to reach a cat stranded on the belfry. A crowd watches as he ascends, secures the kitten, and carries it to safety, while bystanders celebrate the daring rescue.
Fragmentary text describes a scene where a young person handles a quadruped after landing. The speaker remarks on starting to move again, but the passage is garbled and lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Officials in Anderson Indiana report Indianapolis withdraws from the Western Roller Folio League to join the Central League. The move is seen as not disrupting Western Central peace, with Indianapolis citing weakness and difficulty matching top Western stars. Ft Wayne may replace Indianapolis, Western plans to finish with five teams and reorganization could add six or seven clubs next season.
News of the death of Rev Levi Rees, former pastor of the Friends church, in Galena. He died suddenly at his home on Whittier Street after returning from addressing a group of boys. He leaves his wife and daughter Miss Cora.
Washington reports three candidates remain for the American seat on the naval inquiry panel over the North Sea dispute. Admiral Dewey’s rank-based request to abstain was supported by the president and advisers. Paris dispatch notes ministers plan to test Admiral Pound’s position as the inquiry opens.
Washington reports the State Department announced it received a $25 check from the British ambassador following the arrest of Gurney, the embassy's third secretary, for speeding in Massachusetts. The fine was deemed irregular and returned with a note that the arrest was unwarranted.
The initial talks on disputed questions between the United States and Panama opened this morning in Panama with Secretary Taft President Amador Ricardo Arias and General Guardia present. Panama’s case was presented but details remain secret until an agreement is reached. the proceeding is pending.
A wedding in Webster City Indiana collapses as Olaf Larson fails to appear. The mute groom and bride Sadie Crosley awaited at eight o clock with guests and minister present but no groom arrives. Reports say Larson may have traveled to Jewell or been abducted, leaving the bride waiting and the town puzzled.
Milwaukee former alderman William Murphy was sentenced to one year in Milwaukee County House of Correction for soliciting and accepting a bribe from a member of the common council.
Otto Erickson aged 19 confessed to killing Garett, implicating two brothers. The confession exonerates Gust Mitsch, who was jailed but released. Garrett’s disappearance followed a cow and salt dispute, with a body found later in Cave Halls region. the case centers on a claim that Garrett warned “You Finns” before the fatal act.
In Fargo a man named N. D. Guz Mer, long believed dead, rises from absence to greet his father. The reunion turns bittersweet as he learns his mother died two years ago and his own death sequence remains murky after a long, troubled period.
Blanche Walsh opens at McVickers in Chicago under Wagenbals and Kemper. The bill features Jacob Gordin’s Ge Kreutzer Saute, an English version of a famed Yiddish tragedy, with a New York run of over three hundred nights.
A fragment discusses a remote family driven to desperation after an accident causing cuts and wounds. It mentions Auackeo’s Armica Salve available at Frank Nad Yoo's Drug Store for 25 cents.
Madison reports a Wisconsin athletic board will formally ask ex coach Paul King to return next year to lead the football elevens. Alumni demand from the middle West prompted the action after a meeting with influential grads. Sentiment favors continuing the graduate system with Cochems, while Taher backs Booth. King's seven years included notable players though 1902 season was weak with losses to Michigan Minnesota and Chicago.
Washington December 1 Henryvves Cobb will contest Secretary Shaw's authority to oust him from the Chicago post office job and will file a salary claim from dismissal until the structure’s completion. Cobb’s salary was 4500 dollars per year and Treasury officials estimate completion by June 30 next, making the claim about 9000 dollars.
Copenhagen correspondent reports Henrik Ibsen's illness has become a dangerous paralysis. He is unable to speak read or write. Davenport Making Co's Pate Export Bottled Beer advertised with contact numbers and street locations.
Fond du Lac Wis Nov 3 There is one thing I notice here you are far better find the English in respect to drunkenness But as a peep life Americans are addicted to the use of drugs and sedatives says Brother Aldred abbot of Palms thorpe Magland He argues the habit grows from the strenuous life and fierce business strain in America noting women and men both appear under powerful sedatives on city streets He cautions that many drug users disappear suddenly and physicians declare death from drug abuse threatening a societal danger
In Washington DC Quentin Roosevelt youngest son of the president leads a lively spelling duel at an elementary school. Fifty children participate as Quentin and rival Gorman trade words with quick bursts of movement and dramatic missteps, culminating in Quentin spelling Wednesday and making a memorable finish.
Low excursion rates advertised for Nickel Plate routes between Chicago and eastern points. Tickets on sale December 24 and into January 1905 with return by January 4. Includes through trains to Cleveland Buffalo New York and other eastern points, with sleeping and dining car service and prices from 38 cents to 1 dollar. Departures from LaSalle Street Station and Chicago offices. Contact John Calahan and agents for details.
In St Louis Missouri December 1 the grand fair prepares a public closing night honoring President Francis with stores and offices closing. The public admission for the poor and children is free and formal ceremonies run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A reception for President Francis is planned with a big afternoon program and fireworks at 4 30 p.m. The illumination lights will be turned off at midnight.
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Prouziteloy lay in Brest harbor in November 1990 with a single in her hull from a collision. Marine Minister Pellctan ruled repairs could proceed under neutrality laws as the damage did not endanger the crew.
Ann Arbor analyst Coach East criticizes the Yale Harvard clash as slow with sparing action and average punts. He notes Yale punted eleven times for 33 yards and Harvard fourteen for 32 while Michigan averaged over 50 yards per punt. He expects Michigan could beat an eastern elevet if they met.
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