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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1904
Page
1
Dentists, unions, and local societies are noted in a sprawling Davenport Rock Island recording. Mentions include Spalok Express storage, Golden Glow coal, lodge meetings, license grants, a Davenport Mili Autry band event, and multiple residents traveling or visiting Davenport and nearby towns.
Des Moines figures including former Des Moines News editor T J Hamilton and Mrs Durley announce Hunt! they will start the Chicago Review a woman's daily in Chicago on December 10. The venture brings several Des Moines newspaper men and women to the project as editors and staff for the new publication.
Des Moines IA December 2 Charles Morton was convicted of manslaughter by a jury here today.
Mrs Doerothen Grammerstorf obituary notes funeral at Boies undertaking rooms this afternoon and cremation at Davenport crematory.
In St Louis a 15 year old hunter, Wilson Ingman, was killed while hunting with William Daly on the Big Bend road south of Clayton. Farmers allege trespassing. Henry Brenner, under arrest, says a dozen or more shots were exchanged.
Ottawa December 3 W H Stead attorney general elect selects W H Boys of Streator as his flat assistant in Springfield Boys has served as city attorney of Streator and mayor for one term
Governor Bal Jey appoints J. P. Adams of Atchison as city judge to replace W. D. Casey who resigns. Casey was elected private judge in the recent election and will start duties in January. A saloon at 41 Eesh Second street, once Zip Hammer’s, is now owned by William Alsro, with Lindholm on the Neease committee. John Schmidt and Tena Helat obtained a marriage license, to be wed by Justice Roddtewly yesterday afternoon.
A forest on the Goering farm north of Buffalo has been burning and may be totally destroyed. Residents saw significant smoke and excitement as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Nearby land sales included parcels in the region, and a local fraternal group planned a meeting at Columbian Hall to discuss committee reports and other matters. Two Gardner boys and a man named Conner were in jail for stealing a barn from a wagon on Marquette Street. The piece ends with a rustic quip about a ship and a wife’s remark.
Wholesale dealers led by Van Patten, Johnson, and Bechtel protested to Alderman Lindholm against granting a license for a saloon attached to a hotel on Front and Brady streets. The protest aimed to block the application, but the license was pursued and publication of notice followed despite objections.
Chicago markets show hogs steady to higher with light to mixed lots at 4.25 to 4.60, cattle rallying to 2.85 to 7.25 for beeves, cows and heifers 1.00 to 4.20, Texas steers and stockers 1.30 to 4.10, and sheep steady. Liverpool grain opens ease with wheat and corn down, U.S. primary receipts rising and exports firm.
Army officers at Jefferson Barracks say Second Lieutenant Albert J. Mon faces slim odds in a federal suit to overturn a court martial finding of insubordination. Biehns says he was convicted after fellow officers charged conduct unbecoming. Captain Blocum notes no appeal. case may reach federal court with the regiment likely to be in the Philippines.
In Murphysboro twelve miles northwest of town, a December fire claimed the life of John McClure and his nine year old daughter as a kitchen stove accident sparked flames. A second tragedy nearby saw Bertie Deaye, four, fatally burned after slipping into an open fire.
Governor Gatley has dismissed the old barber board and appointed a new one. Roy Hammond of Topeka will serve four years, N B Mc Caramon of Tuteringon two years, and M W Stevenson of Pittsburg one year. The former board members Akers Sepheny and Mitchell resign after a disputed account led to refunds.
Mrs Myra Mercury known as the Carrie Nation of Topeka seeks a lunch and newsstand license in the state house during the legislature. She has asked the executive council for permission and promises a lively setup with literature sales if approved.
Kansas ranked fourth in the election vote analysis by Prof. B. McFarland of Kansas Agricultural College. The study shows Kansas had 5.6 percent of the male voting population casting votes, with a population of 1,470,455 yielding 352,766 votes and ten electoral votes. It compares state voting strength across many states, noting variances in population, votes cast, and electoral counts.
London reports two survivors tell how the steamer Binyche sank after a collision in the Mersey River. Eight crew launched a lifeboat, three drowned, six battled freezing water until two more perished. The boat capsized again, leaving four to struggle until rescue at 3 am Thursday. The lifeboat reached Formby shore with two survivors and some cargo.
The Iron Molders' Union of North America voted by a small margin to raise the apprentice to journeyman ratio from one to eight to one to five. The change ends a thirty year standard and follows pressure from the National Stove Founders' Defense Association advocating a more liberal ratio.
The Fourth senatorial district comprised of Jackson Livingston Mercer Putnam and Grundy counties met in Chillicothe Mo and called a delegate convention to be held in Trenton on Saturday December 3 at a.m. where the successor to State Senator G C McKinley who has resigned will be elected.
Jefferson City Mo reports Judge James B Gantt of the supreme court seriously considers retirement from the bench to enter St Louis law practice. It is claimed he may form a partnership with Judge Henry W Bond of St Louis. Decision expected in a few days. City officials tighten beverage permit rules.
Mafrid reports a thirty hour blizzard paralyzing Spain. Street traffic halted, markets clogged, 20,000 workers idle. Railways and telegraph lines severely damaged, numerous accidents recorded. Authorities begin relief measures.
Seven aboard the Sea Witch left Everett for a day on the water and are missing. Distress signals from the schooner Annie Jordan near Saymook Point raise fears of wrecks as crews bid to reach the vessels amid heavy seas. Captain Lee and the cook were last seen clinging to the bowsprit.
Boston December 2 Miss Suan Dexter Dalton daughter of Harry Rogers Dalton was married today to Altres War tiner Cooley of Washington D C a cousin of President Roosevelt The thrift is prominent in Boston society The bridegroom recently appointed civil service commissioner by President Roosevelt is a son of the late Maj James C Cooley U S A He was graduated from Harvard in 1895 and is a member of the County and City clubs in New York
A fire last night destroyed the top works of the Woodside Coal Company mine south of Springfield. Thirty men were at work when the shaft caught fire and the mine became engulfed. Rescue teams descended into the shaft to reach the trapped workers as the mine remains connected to the Binsk Diamond mine.
In Banger Maine on December 2 a city hall in Old Town was sold at auction to satisfy a $375 supreme court execution in favor of Mrs. Cynthia A. Jordan. The sale satisfied a claim against the city for damaged property.
In Logansport Indiana six masked robbers seized D H Snepp’s private bank in Kewanna twenty miles north of Logansport early this morning. They escaped within ten minutes with about 1200 dollars in cash a collection of rare coins and a bundle of drafts on notes of value to the bank. Authorities believe the robbers fled on a handcar after the raid.
Topeka authorities confront a Wichita woman Myra McHenry who sought the right to set up a News stand and knit in the statehouse corridor. Governor Bailey and state officers must decide if she may occupy a corner and sew while lobbying the governor to act.
Charles Hendricks, a lion tamer, died after a lion attacked him during a trick where the animal leapt through a paper hoop. The page also notes a property transaction: H W Techentin and wife deeded portions of lots 7 and 8 in Launderbach's addition to Parendar.
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