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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

4

Tillman will drop fight against Crum nominee in Senate

Washington December 7 Senator Tillman of South Carolina has abandoned organized opposition to Dr. Crum the negro collector of customs at Charleston D C The nomination has failed to win Senate confirmation previously Tillman will not campaign further against Crum and plans to speak against the nomination and vote against confirmation when it comes up The move shifts responsibility to the president as the Crum case remains on the senate agenda this executive session and may be disposed of before week end.

Washington, D Tillman South Gardtan Dr. Crum Charleston D. C Senate Orum Snd Tummn

Attacked by a hog near Nesna injures farmer

Lewis Pritter of a few miles west of Nesna was attacked Sunday afternoon by a hog while driving it. He sustained a severe knee bite and facial injuries, with Dr Neimach from Charles City summoned to treat the wound and monitor for potential blood poisoning.

Nesna Lewis Pritter Here Neimach Charles City

Prominent Wittich Women Arrested for Shoplifting in Cincinnati

Prominent oilman Filius Wittich and his daughter in law Esther Wittich were arrested after detectives tracked them for days. Police say they took multiple bundles of Christmas cards and many handkerchiefs from a large department store. They were found with nearly $1000 worth of dry goods and trinkets.

Cincinnati Des. T.fulia Wittich Filius Wittch Esther Wittich Witticheed

Delicious brown cakes with Mrs. Austins danezke Flaur

Breakfast idea notes mixing cold water with a named brand flavoring for cakes. Mentions a product and a selling suggestion but lacks clear action steps or verifiable details.

Flints Again Draw Large Crowd at Burtis

The Flints entertained a big audience at the Burtis last night with comedic bits and musical parodies. Features included a bent string instrument performance using brooms and a hypnotic demonstration where five subjects were stacked and a man stood on them, drawing strong laughs and curiosity from spectators.

Flints Burtis Flint Mr. Flint Silberstein Bros Opera House

Harroun creditors clash with bank over settlement terms

St Joseph Missouri December 1 The Mercantile National Bank of New York refused to accept creditors terms for W H Harroun settlement and plans civil action to secure 20 accounting Harroun grain operator and elevator proprietor faces forgery charges over bills of lading exceeding 80000 and a criminal court hearing is set for February 27 James M Johnson attorney for the New York bank has returned and was instructed to disregard creditor settlement after his failure

St. Joseph Mercau- We National Bank of New York W.H. Harroun Harroura James M. Johnson New York Bank Harrourn

Bankers Meet at St Joseph Kansas City speaker to address

Four unn ved bankers from four states will meet here to participate in a joint meeting. The Missouri Bankers Association group one, Kansas Bankers Association group one, Nebraska Bankers Association group five, and Iowa Bankers Association will be represented. Entertainment is provided by banks of the city. The convention runs two days and one principal address will be by B. F. Swinney of Kansas City.

St. Joseph Missouri Bank Ers’ Association Kansas Bankers’ Association Nebraska Bankers’ Axsociation Iowa Bankers’ Association Ed Banks B. FP. Swinney Kansas City

Lawson’s Big Farm Hit In Massachusetts Supreme Court

The case Lawson versus Thomas W. Lawson for 450 400 dollars entered today in Massachusetts supreme court with Paul Fuller and FR Coudert of New York as plaintiffs. Papers show Lawson’s Scituate Mass farm attached for 350000 as stock payment dispute.

Boston Moss

Self-inflicted gun accident ends in tragedy near Charles City

Charles City Iowa December 7 Michael Heddens aged 20 was found dead by his parents near the wood pile at his home after his shotgun discharged in an apparent hunting accident. He apparently slipped and discharged the weapon causing a fatal abdominal wound. He was unmarried.

Charles City Michael Heddens Graill Hetchens Marrie

Japs Smash Russian Warships At Port Arthur

Tokyo reports bombardment of Russian battleships at Port Arthur intensified after the capture of 203 Meter hill. Russians suffer heavy losses, with estimates of 3,000 men. Moscow sources doubt the extent of Russian defeats as Port Arthur defense holds portions are still active.

Moscow ST. Petersburg Thce Admiralty Port Arthur Tokio General Staff Tiger’s Tail Arthur Antse Tse Etse Meter Stoessel

Wedding follows tragedy in Rutledge Tennessee

Thomas Clark, son of a former sheriff, is arrested for the murder of Charles Malicote. Clark had just married Malicote’s sister, Elise, after attending their wedding. They fled the Alalicote home, pursued by Charles Mallicote on foot, and Malicote was shot as Clark drove to a minister to wed Elise.

Rutledge Tenn Thomas Clark Thorn Charles Molicote Clark Elise Malicoté Alalicote Charles Mallcote Malicote Miss Malicote

Bookkeeper in East St. Louis Arrested on Shortage Charge

Charles Frost a 43 year old confidential clerk and bookkeeper for two firms tied to the Nation Stock Yards East St. Louis is under arrest on an affidavit at the urging of Tarleton Coy Trois for allegedly concealing 16000 dollars in his accounts. A shortage in the other company's A account is also alleged and frost denies the charges.

East St. Louis Charles Frost Nation Tarleton, Coy & Trois

Demand inquiry of Fair scandal erupts in prize dispute

The Moline Plow Co asserts the Louisiana Purchase Exposition grand prize was earned on merit and calls for full, impartial investigation into bribery charges raised by former Senator Carter. Presidents of the Exhibitors' Association and the exposition respond with defense and demand publication of findings.

Moline Semyor Carter Moline Play Company F1rday Wiuters Carter Francis GA. Stephens Stephens Chicago Tribune of & Jetter Motion Commission Moline Company Moline Plow Co

Counts in the Indictment on Seals and Fish Use

An argument supports lifting seals to stop their fish consumption. The opposing view cites impacts on raw materials and costs for garments, noting money spent on fur and resources tied to seal skills.

Coal price drop spurs sale at J. B. Frum Co.

The notice states a 25 cent per ton price reduction for coal now available from J. B. Frum & Co located at 30 Harrison. The sale emphasizes the reduced rate for buyers seeking immediate purchase of coal.

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