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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1904

Page

3

Japan's success stirs China unrest in Berlin reports

Washington dispatches cite Berlin rumors that Russia fights for Europe and Japanese emissaries promote Asia for the Asiatics. Proclamations urge murder of foreigners, but Yuan Shikai suppresses it. Monks suspected. fate of Japanese influence in China tied to leadership and reform.

Washington China Berlin Russia Europe Asia Japan State Department Pekin Gana Shanian Khe-Nan Shansi Yuan Shak Kai Peiin Yuan Shai Kai Ito Yamagata

Court Refuses Citizenship in Indian Allotment Case

In fifty seven cases at Tishomingo the citizenship court rules against most claimants, prompting plans for a concerted challenge at South McAlester on December 4. The decision delays allotment actions and affects funds long contributed by the claimants seeking citizenship rights.

Ardmore I. T Citizenship Court Tishomingo South McAlester Sher

ORGANIZE MARRIAGE CLUB YOUNG INDIANA MEN PLEDGE TO WED BY DIME

Four young men of Oaketown Knox county Indiana have signed a written pledge to marry by September 5 1905 The document stored away details penalties for those not wed and notes the club is unique in Indiana.

Indiana Esansville Ind Oaketown Knox Couity Oaktown

Woman elected to county assessor post in Kentucky

Lucy Cole, widow of former assessor Lewis Cole, won the county assessor race in Owsley County by 52 votes over Frank McCuinom, possibly the first woman to hold the office. Her eligibility is doubtful under the constitution, but past court rulings and the circumstances surrounding her candidacy make a challenge unlikely.

Frank McCuiom Cole Tre Court of Appeals

Fishermen Battle For Life On Steam Ship Taurus

Alden Kenney and Edwin Suptle clashed over a line entanglement off the Cholera Banks aboard the Taurus. Kenney was slashed in the neck by Suptle, restrained by crew, and women aboard responded in distress. Suptle was arrested at Church Street station. Kenney was treated by an ambu lance surgeon and went home. Kenney lives at 161 Hoyd street Versey City. Suptle at 634 West Forty-second Street.

Alden Kenney Edwin Suptle Taurus Kenney Suptle Kenny Church Street Hoyd Street Versey City West Forty-second Bireet

Polar bear cubs Thrive With Foster Dog Care

In Buffalo on December 6, two polar bear cubs born at the Tenently zoo are thriving. Curators placed them with a female Irish setter as a foster mother whose milk suits them, though she has not yet nursed or cuddled the cubs. They stay in a large cottoned box with hot water bags and require careful supervision to prevent illness until the dog can mother them.

Buffalo Tam

Elks Hold Celebration in Shelbyville Memorial Day Observance

The Shelbyville Elks Lodge No. 792 held Memorial Day ceremonies in its new home with prayers, odes, and a tribute to Judge Anthony Thornton, the lodge's oldest member. Senator George D. Chafe gave the address, city ministers participated, and Professor Montfort performed a voice solo.

Shelbyville Ludge Montfort

Man risks life to save woman from oncoming tram

Norristown Pennsylvania December news tells of Walter DeHaven who saved Miss Caroline Mattison from being struck by a southbound train at a crossing. He dragged her to safety then narrowly avoided being crushed as the engine loomed.

Norristown Walter DeHaven Caroline Mattison DeHaven Kroseff

Police Raid Gamblers Seizes Card Players in Creston

Police raided a corner joint at Aslams and Pine streets arresting two gang leaders and detaining others for court appearances. The remaining gamblers were released with pending charges as the case shifts to police court.

Creston Aslams and Pine Streets

Bargain Fire Sale at West Pavilion After Blaze

The West Pavilion at the fair grounds hosts a fire sale of furnishings and art from damages and auctioned items. Officials, dignitaries and royalty have attended banquets there, with sales expected to run from 1:30 AM through the contents including basement kitchen items and third floor furniture. L. D. Dozier leads the pavilion firm. Japanese concessions also hold a fire sale of art wares damaged by Saturday’s blaze on the Pike.

West Pavilion Fai Japan Exposition Company West Bavlios Rangevelt Charles W. Fairbanks Hay Taft L. D. Dozier West Pavilion Company

Democratic Editors Meet in Indian Territory

Democratic editors from Indian Territory organized the Democratic Press Association. Officers named: President W E Decker. vice president WW G D Blinds. secretary H M McClintock. treasurer Geo T Evans. Resolutions opposed Hamilton statehood plan, tax distinctions in schools, unequal representation, capital location, and called for majority votes to move government seats. Concurred to buy tribal schools for new state education. A joint meeting with Oklahoma editors planned to press statehood action.

Lalith McAlester J. 1 Democratic Indian Territory Democratic Press Association W_ E Decker Muskegee Democrat WW. G. D. Blinds South Mtc Slesier H. M. McClintock Vinita Geo. T. Evans Chickasha Express Hamilton Oklaboor Guteric India Territory Oklahoma

George Ade Seriously Ill at Home in New Fork

George Ade playwright and humorist is confined to his room in New York's Holland House for three days. Reports vary on his illness with one saying appendicitis and others noting a kidney complication. Physicians are distressed and the exact seriousness remains unclear.

New Fork Dev George Ade Holland House Qne

New York to Host Miniature Fair at Madison Square Garden

A two week exhibition at Madison Square Garden opens Dec 17 featuring a Visayan Village the Eskimo Village and the Dwellers exhibit. Highlights include the Visayan original prelesiva and Morocco theater with displays from French Italian German Japanese Austrian exhibitors.

New York Wade Madison Square Garden Gove Lernor Philippines Nepa Huis Visstyens Et St. Louis Morocco Medicine Moi Indiana Mano Salvini Vilages

Mail Clerk Waives Hearing in Mail Robbery Case

Burlington area mail agent on the Carthage branch of the G B and O fell for two year thefts. He waived a hearing today and was held for the Federal Grand Jury. Bail set at 1000 dollars. He was taken to Springfield.

Quincy Til D. M. Lighter Burlington Carthage G. B Springiaid

Trial begins for Francis E. Seery in Walford murder

In Vinton Iowa on December 6 1914 the trial of Francis E Seery for the August killing of Michael Moynehan in Walford opens. A special forty jurors panel is drawn as witnesses from the village testify about the unprovoked assault with a gas pipe and plow share. Moynehan dies after skull fracture and blood issues. Seery is held to answer on murder charges.

Vinton Francis,e. Seery Michael Moynehan Seery Moynehon Moynehan Youill Seerly Uttle Novek

Romney man builds three car locomotives over dirt roads

In Romney West Virginia on December 6 T Y Woolford claims his 6500 pound engine is fit to pull a living car for himself and family a wood storage car and a workshop car over mountain dirt roads. He owns the engine and right of way over public ways and travels inland for business or pleasure while his workshop and homes accompany the fleet.

Roumey WL Va T. Y. Woolford Romney Woolford Fren Augustis Rormany

Defender Wife Fends Off Husband With Shotgun Riot

In San Bernardino on December 6 Mrs. Thomas Strickler defended her home by firing a shotgun at her intoxicated neighbor McKenzie who had attacked her husband and later forced entry seeking protection. Mrs Strickler drove him away as he slurred for mercy.

San Bernardino Cal Thomas Strickler John Dickensie McKenzie McKenzies Stricklers Jon West

Nosebleed Restored Mind Ends Tragic Case

Marion records by Green Camp report Mrs Daniel Holtman aged 60 vanished from Green Camp seven months ago, later found dead near Big Scivlo Danks. Earlier a nurse awoke her with a sudden pain. doctors say nosebleed and a broken mind led to her death after a period of illness.

Marion Daniel Holtman Hoffman Noor

THREE DIE IN HOTEL FIRE AT DENISON TEXAS

The Maferal Hotel a two story wooden structure burned with three persons perishing Albert Harris M K T machinist Self Reduction printer and an old man named John Hogin. A fourth person feared dead remains unrecovered as rain hindered search.

Denison Tex Maferal Albert Harris John Hogin

Foreign theater in New York Bowery presents Hamlet in multiple tongues

Antonio Majori an Italian actor revives Shakespeare for fellow-countrymen as New York hosts a polyglot Bowery scene. The old Thelin theater, famed for German drama, has evolved into a multilingual venue with mixed reviews and evolving audience manners. Three curtain calls follow each act and audience energy remains high.

Antonio Majori Actos New York Dec Bowery Fatuia Herring Boas

Rich Young Farmer Commits Death by Own Action

Charles Giry Iowa December 6 Michael Seddens a prominent farmer near 6 o clock shot himself in the stomach with a shotgun in City. The coroner's jury found death by own action with no motive shown. He was about thirty, unmarried, from a family of money makers and wealthy in local banks. His older brother is a merchant.

Charles Giry Michael Seddens Wiles

Workman Buried Alive in Brooklyn Excavation

New York December 6. Billions of men labored to save fellow worker Sylvester Arosa buried at a seventh street Brooklyn excavation after a cave in. Fifteen minutes of frantic digging yielded his bruised, lifeless body. He leaves a widow and several small children at 490 Oars toletreet.

New-York Billeen Sylvester Arosa Excavator Seventh Street Brooklyn Arora Arosa

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