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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
7
Estate sale notices offer a room house with basement on a level lot for 1000 dollars and a secondWroom cottage with city water and sewer for 5500 dollars. A farm 12 miles from the city is advertised at 45 dollars per acre for a limited time with improvements and trade options subject to a 41065 mortgage at 5 percent.
The December World Today piece discusses upper Mississippi improvements including wing-dams and a six foot channel to aid steamers during low water. Bill Ashe, a member of the river appropriations committee, reports on the Washington visit and Roosevelt talks. The article highlights benefits to industries and national commerce.
Warranty deeds filed in the office of the county recorder document transfers in Davenport Iowa and surrounding areas. Names include Marla Stephenson and husband Lee Scott, Henry E. Mennen Jr and wife Huiary B. Mennen, George H. Gould and J T Proestler, Andrew J. Wirsel and V Culma. Dates range 1901 to 1904 with sums from 200 to 1500 dollars for portions of sections, blocks, and subdivisions.
Carthage Mo Dec 7 Jon Co Briley chairman of the republican county committee formally announces his candidacy for United States marshal of the Western district. He seeks the endorsement of the county committee members and has held several county offices. Another candidate, WS Crime, former railroad and warehouse commissioner, is also mentioned but denies the claim.
In Burtington Te yesterday a large drag was used to search the river bottom for Cecil Hall. Two pieces of human flesh were found clinging to the drag and divers think the body lies buried in the river sand. Diver Murray plans to continue the hunt today despite heavy floating ice hindering progress.
The tale centers on Eliza M McClain of Flemingsburg and her Kentucky relatives. Dr Boone McClure exhumed the body and sent samples for analysis, with a verdict of possible urionic poisoning or-related toxins. Family ties and a disputed inheritance add to the sensational speculation surrounding her death.
Springfield reports Governor Yates received a letter from Sheriff Stein of Franklin County urging that troops stationed at Zeigler remain. Carbondale notes troops and deputies continually watch Zeigler amid mounting threats. Deputy Etherton saw a gang of about fifteen near Plumfield, including Ed Rich, tied to recent grand jury inquiries.
The coroner's verdict declares death by own action in a Nor bathe incident. Dixon fatally shot himself. Charles Atha, the sweetheart, claims the revolver was taken from his lap while he slept. Three doctors on the jury support a possible fit of insanity triggered by finding the revolver.
Sioux City reports a mystery as Loretta Tripp, Akron born, says her handsome husband vanished after a brief romance at Cudahy packing house. Police search for Khaw while Loretta returns to Plain farm duties, grieving and awaiting answers.
Kansas City clerks report Judge John F.L. Phillips of the United States district court will leave Kansas City for St Louis to begin duties in the United States Court of Appeals. The December call of the federal appellate court starts Monday and Judge Phillips is expected to be in St Louis for at least five months. Judge Thayer has not been in good health and has temporarily shifted duties to Judge Pulling who will sit in his place.
The Globe-Gazette prints a tribute to Dr. Barclay, reflecting on his impact in Mason City, Davenport, and across the state. The piece honors his church work, community service, and enduring influence, noting that his life inspired nobler living and local civic duty.
A testimonial extols Swift's Specific S S S as a safe vegetable treatment for contagious blood poison with symptoms like rheumatism sores skin eruptions and hair loss. The ad claims no mercury or mineral ingredients and offers a $1000 reward for proof otherwise, inviting free home treatment information from The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta Georgia.
Bettendorf Iowa area social roundup lists residents visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Names include Bettemhith Aloiy Mary Willets Ide Willets Lara Fwerts Druk Tasch Yeewa Mulne Balterin Deuht Porter Starke Rinnstey Shantiva Hanser Roh Geiss and Emma Strobkorek with various visits to Jasper Missouri and Dixon.
Prof BD F L Tantz of the State Agricultural College holds a United States department of agriculture assignment in animal industry. He leads work to protect the sheep industry from pests by studying poisoning methods and locating cheap and effective poisons. He has aided range conservation through various field drives and drives coyotes toward centralized collection points.
In Rockwell City Iowa a district court case seeks injunctive relief preventing county treasurer from tax sale of a 160 acre Center township farm in drainage district No 9 over a $1.42 ditch tax the owner J A Danielson refuses to pay A test case likely to go to the supreme court for final adjudication.
An old printed ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pallas for headaches and nerves, claiming rapid relief. It promises cures for numerous ailments and urges readers to buy from Frank Nadler, a druggist, with a money back guarantee.
Bevier Missouri December 7 Work has been refined by the Base Thames Yoal nominally at wine No. 1a with thirty nine of sixty five men returning to duty. Other strikers willing to return were refused by the company and threats were made against Mine Foreman James Lessman. Sheriff and deputies kept order though tensions rose. General Manager W E Marino wired Leyden vowing support to run the mine and threatened action if necessary.
Terre Haute Indiana December 7 W P Hinme said recent serious differences within the American Trotting Association may prevent him from running for re election as president He declined to discuss the troubles while noting he may step aside as Terre Haute association president Some Wilries believed he planned to quit as head of the national body the Amortont oclation and he spoke sharply at the meeting over proxy vote questions
Louisville Kentucky December 72a Brown known on major race tracks as head of Ed Alvey’s racing stable last season has left the employer. Alvey is negotiating with another trainer to fill the vacancy and a contract will be signed in days. No reason given for Brown’s departure.
A reader testimonial from 1% Wik Avenue, Pensteoln, Florida, praises Peruna as a miracle cure for bronchial trembles and general weakness. The letter claims quick restoration of strength, nerve power, and recovery for sailors aboard steamers miles from help. It urges others to use Peruna and mentions a doctor’s endorsement from The Hartman Saaltonum.
The New York clergy delegation reports that Archbishop Parley in New York was named to sit with the college of patriarchs and bishops to assist at jubilees and papal actions. Delegates from New York Albany and Syracuse appeared to amend Jubilee ceremonies and related rites.
Rev W A Malu pastor of the Baptist Bumavel chicch testifies strongly for Dr Agnew's Catarhal Powder. He says he tried many remedies without success and was benefited after using the powder. The ad claims the product relieves head pain and catarrh and mentions Dr Agnew's Heart Cure, sold by E S Ballard.
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