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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1904

Page

3

Flaws in Shakespeare Found by a Chicago Lecturer

Chicago educator Dr Gur on denounces Shakespeare as a sloppy dramatist in a University of Chicago lecture. He cites extraneous matter, prologues and epilogues, five acts, decoration slowing action, and scenes of blood as flaws. He argues Shakespeare imitated modern form only partly and questions dramatic structure.

Chicago Dec Shakespeare Hichard Burton Avon Guron University of Chicago Sheridan Shakescare Burton Tilt Nick Ser Titus Androniens Shikepesye Hamiet

Hunger Struggles Among Campo Indians On Reservations

Report from San Diego describes about 200 Indians on Campo area reservations facing drought and lack of water. Without reserves they subsist on acorns while pursuing meat from vultures. Evoked is government involvement and charity questions amid destitution and hunger.

San Diego Campo Tim Narly

Child's Fire Fatal to 4 Year Old in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on December 5 a father, carrying his 4 year old daughter Terisena Fulatera whose dress caught fire, begged for help as passersby removed burning material. Both were taken to the Woman's Homeopathic Hospital by patrol wagon, but the child died an hour after admission. The incident began when children built a fire at Twenty ninth Street and Allegheny Avenue and a piece of burning paper struck the dress.

Philadelphia Twentyninth Street Wwomann

Girl Takes Own Life to Prove Slurs False

Wiss Burley McGowan 16, a church figure, killed herself to disprove rumors. A neighbor reported hearsay leading to the act, and a note requested an autopsy, which confirmed her reputation was vindicated.

Tidiannpods Wiss Burley McGowan Charch Henry Polson

Lone Man on Vassar Train Surrounded by Gigantic Group of Girls

A train from Poughkeepsie to New York carried about twenty or more Vassar students who mobbed and teased a lone man. He was guided through cars by amused attendants and coerced into singing as four girls played guitars. After a cakewalk windup, the man was escorted off at Grand Central, with onlookers quizzing him about poker-like questions.

New York Mina Orakei Wan Sire Vassar Poughkeepsie Vasaur Vassar Marie Ami Grad Central Station

Highest Price for Bani Estate in London

Land values around the Bank of England reach 275 per square foot, 716,250,000 per acre. Prices fall then rise along the center toward 190 per ty and 2176 per square foot on The Band Street in the Hur, equating to over 7,500,009 per acre.

London Bank of England Tis Band Street Hur

Geneseo City Council to settle light question tonight

Geneseo officials seek to resolve the failed five year contract with Geneseo Electric Light Co. an extension may be requested. council aims to protect city interests, discuss night service pricing and potential competitive bids. Local updates follow on residents, visits, and events.

City Council OF Geneseo Tri- City Geneseo Electric Light Company Electric Light Company Genesen Sonth AO Canda Apany Cownell Lee Martin Indiana Arthur Weidhera Moline insUudd Helen Baker G. L. Wilson W. BR. Butler Odd Fellows Ball Ottears Willian Borzer Hammond Hospital Drs. Allen Davenport L. A. Porey Dudge Graves Ye Booth Davenpark Harper Mineral and Shoeifield Anials Frank Weston Manuckett Mies Florence Clough Oa Ysit Chicago Collegiate Institute Freeman M. E. Fritts Normal Flats Fred Buell Sheffield Mort Pleet Elmonton Kun Yves B. Westerblad Harry Stromberg California

Meredith Ending. Lovers Find Happy Union at Last

The text narrates a couple overcoming many obstacles including obstinate relatives and a parent’s pride to finally be united. They marry and live happily for ten years afterward, concluding the tale with a satisfying, stable future for the pair.

Meredith Dnding Heraing

Graney Declines Referee Role for Nelson Bout

Bad Fraverseg Dec 1. Graney says he will not referee the Britt Nelson fight citing poor health and strenuous duties. He notes critic remarks hurt his pride and recalls Corbett's training lesson while confirming he will not take any more professional fights. He now manages Larry Le Roy the English trick jumper.

Britt Nelson Graney Ike Ericiame Harry Tuthill New York Delors Gorbeth Hety Nelson Corbett Larry le Roy

Holiday Picture Sale at the Big Boston Store

A holiday sale showcases thousands of pictures across varied subjects on second floor. Prices range from one cent to twenty dollars with many framed on colored mats. The display emphasizes unique items and bargains, inviting shoppers to browse the plexiture section for diverse pieces.

Boston

Tragic Forest Accident Kills Boy 16 and Injures Mother

Henry Wheeler aged 16 dies when a partly felled tree topples and crushes him and his mother near Morthwood in the Adiromlacks as brothers William Albert Wheeler struggle to lift the heavy trunk. The mother sustains a fractured skull and crushed tibia. The pair are taken home after help arrives.

Tira Henry Wheeler Morthwood Adiromlacks William Henry Albert Wheeler Crusher Albert Wertan

Editor sprinted by two women with horsewhips in Fort Gibson

Fort Gibson reports William Allen White’s saying urged a gentleman to sprint when confronted. Laura Atalr and daughter Alice, chasing Fort Madison Post editor J. Holden with horsewhips, pursued him after articles in the Post. Holden outran them, boasting at 63 he outpaced a 21 year old red haired girl.

Fort Gibson J. T William * Allen White Divs Laura Atalr Alice J. &. Holden Fort Madison Post Pest Olde Holden

Justice Rules On Gowns Fit In Chicago Court

A Chicago court case centers on Eva Simonshy seeking remittance over a gown. Justice Ber ger and tailor Otto Fisch weigh material quality, cost, and fit as Miss Simei models for the judge. The decision hints at pricing and fabric issues and moves to the next case.

Chicago Louis D. Berger West Pwelfth Eva Simonshy Jay Miss Shoon Dreasmurker Maurice Caserly Otto Fisch Mise Simei

Man Loses $18,000 at Roulettte in New York Graft Case

District Attorney Jerome raids a West Eighty-second Street gambling house linked to Tammany figures. L. W. Ahrens, long active in city departments, claims $15,000 lost on a crooked wheel, stops payment on checks, and denies any indebtedness. Parr and three others fined. wheels seized and destroyed. Ahrens ill at home. lawyer Maurice B. Blumenthal states money was obtained by fraud.

New York Jerome L. W. Ahrens Tammany Ball General Committee West Eighty-second Street Roulette Ahrens West Eighty-third Street Maurice B. Blumenthal Harris Parr Eighty Third Street Burke Goddard Society Lord and Corrigan Brecinet Parr Parrod Edwina Barclay James Dunbar William 3. Whitlock Warren W. Foster Court of General Sessions Jerme Price Parr’s Blowmenthal Mir

Woman abducts her babies and wanders north

Mrs Join Fisenhauser, wife of a miner, inexplicably leaves home with her three young children, ages seven and younger, walking toward North Carolina. A milkman stops her after a long, cold journey about nine miles from town, returning the family. Doctors fear severe dementia but some hope for temporary care.

Dishee Aziz Join Fisenhauser North Carolina Heeder

Churches Agree to Raise Supper Prices in Bloomington

In Bloomington on December 5 a mutual agreement among all city churches raises the Lae church supper price from 25 cents to 35 cents. The meals have been served at the old price since inception, but costs exceeded receipts, reducing profit and hindering mission funds. Patrons will pay 10 more cents per supper.

Bloomington

Horticulturists to Meet at State Gathering

Jackson Miles and Dee headline a statewide horticultural meeting with plans for a large turnout of fruit and vegetable growers. The gathering aims to form a permanent state horticultural society, launched at the State Farmers Institute in Starkville on September 3, with Prof. J McKay directing the temporary organization and Mrs. R A Thompson serving as secretary. Rowland Muri of Texas, noted peach grower, will speak on the benefits of organization, with additional speakers and an invitation to Secretary Wilson.

J. McKay R. A. Thompson Ridegland Rowland Muri Texas United States Wilson Department of Agtiebure Bee Ha

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