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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of items from three cities covers a wide array of local notes. It mentions a scarlet fever case, dental and plumbing concerns, property plans on Sylvan avenue, and several civic and social happenings. The column also notes hospitalizations, church events, a cement firm visit, and a variety of meetings and personal milestones.
In San Francisco Dr. Albert J. Atkin of the California Medical College demonstrated that the stomach emits electrical activity. An electrode was swallowed and touching the stomach wall produced a gallanometer reading near 10,000,000 volts of direct current. The claim is that digestion is an electro chemical process and that the stomach’s own juices are affected by this current.
A gas explosion in a mine near Burnett Washington killed one worker and left several others buried under debris. Rescue crews worked to remove victims as recovery operations continued amid dangerous conditions.
Davenport Lodge No 1023 Modern Brotherhood of America will hold sessions every night from Wednesday for the rest of the month to initiate a large batch of candidates before January 1. The Lafayette lodge is three months old with 515 members already and 150 more expected. They aim to win a $50 prize for the largest net gain in membership and seek to become the country’s leading lodge by year end.
The case of the State of Iowa arrtest 4 C Davis for shouting Noratan Ls Grange's dog was tried in Justice Bear dewis's court this morning. The defendant was discharged.
The body of Cecil Hall, who was drowned last spring, was found today in the river at Burlington. Local authorities announced the discovery and identified the deceased, with investigations ongoing.
The Matador ranch of Texas donates a large lot of Hereford calves to the American Hereford Breeders Association to be shipped to Ames Iowa within ten days. The calves will be shown at the International five stock show in 1905 and all prizes and proceeds will belong to the college. An option on top stock from Cheahlow is also given for next year's show. Professor Cureda notes breeders view the college exhibit as an honor.
Frederick Rann aged 85 years died after several weeks illness last evening. Funeral Saturday at 2 from 72% West Fourth street with private interment in city cemetery. Survived by Fritz Davenport Peter Muscatine and Hears Omaha. Ross A Scandrett died of typhoid fever. body shipped to city with brother M J Scandrett of Larsing Wis. funeral services expected tomorrow morning.
Reports indicate the Sloan bankruptcy case may be brought to Davenport for hearing. A decision has not been reached yet but it is likely the matter will be heard there. Sloan, a Maquoketa banker, wrecked one bank and fled with 200000 dollars deposited with him.
A horse quarantine was established in Van Fairén County due to the French disease spreading among horses. Federal authorities ordered several hundred horses to be used as part of the response.
Richard Bray of Dumont was thrown from a buggy and killed instantly. He leaves a widow and nine children.
L E Fay of Oliston arrived in town with news the Nebraska supreme court has affirmed the district court order to bring Toi Denison to town for trial. Fay also received notice the case has been appealed to the United States Supreme Court, showing he is determined to keep away from Leagan, Ia.
Alberta camp No. 5 HN held its regular meeting electing officers for the next year. Officers include Linnie Spar vice oracle, Annie Wooten past oracle, Kitbe Gay recorder, Ossande Kelley receiver, Mary Mirkdewright Marskin as chancellor, Mary Ancrochs inside sentinel, MattL Jacobs outside sentinel, Laura Kellett board of managers three years, Acnes Deloughrey finannet, Annie Keller delegate to state council, Mary Micklewright alternate, doctors Lindsey Bowmen Crawford Hewtos Sale as physicians.
Mrs Catherine Sting of Rock Island petitions in the circuit court through attorney W R More to restrain Williams Watte & Company of Moline from obstructing a private fifteen foot alley between Third Avenue and a plant site. She owns a house on Third Avenue in Moline and alleges the firm plans a permanent building on the strip, harming her property interests. The filing seeks to prevent ongoing obstruction and construction in the alley.
Chicago and Liverpool market notes show wheat prices weak to lower and hogs 10c lower with light and mixed lots traded. Cattle and sheep markets were slow or steady, with varied bids from cash and futures within December trading. Northern and midwestern receipts listed. prices for No 2 and No 1 white and red varieties cited.
The Excelsior Gun Club held its regular shoot last evening. Auction notice lists items including vehicles, farm equipment, and stock from W. C. Steinsauer. Public sale set for Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1411 44-18-1115 Harrison St. Auctioneer FP D Van Pelty.
The buggy of Wilken Mundt collided with a GAR buggy on the Third Street line of the Tri-City Railway near Warren Sitser at 10:30 last night. The buggy and horses ran about eighty feet. the buggy was ruined but the horses and driver were injured. Mundt was formerly a Davenport police officer.
Fall River Mars Dec 7 The sudden drop in cotton prices from 9.40 to 8 cents agitates both manufacturers and labor leaders. Labor heads voice confidence that mills will concede wages soon while some radicals push for higher rates to prevent market drift to nearby mills.
Silas Wilson of Atlantic Iowa received a gold medal from fair judges for the neatest and best kept horticultural exhibit. He will travel to Des Moines to display the Iowa exhibit during the State Horticultural Society meeting. At the fair, awards included first prize for a general apple collection, first grand prize for exhibit setup, and thirty-three silver plus thirty-nine bronze medals for general fruit collections.
New York reports Lawson asserting influence on Amalgamated Copper stock driving price declines to 68 percent from prior levels. He circulated aggressive market literature and urged rapid selling, claiming millions for supporters while triggering a broad selloff amid contrasting Standard Oil responses and frantic brokerage activity.
Det John Diefenthaler of West 152d Street Station reports Thanksgiving night burglars stole $500 in valuables from his No 69 West 166th Street home. The thieves left a taunting blouse reading Nimble Jacks and a note blaming a policeman for their crime. Diefenthaler vows to pursue the culprits.
Four confessed post office robbers in Alexandria admit their actions were taken only after Mob seized the jail and roasted their feet. The incident follows a bold jail escape and subsequent confession, linking the mob activity to the prison break.
In a habeas corpus case heard yesterday in Davenport Judge Jackson settled custody of Vera Jackson born in Molline after Macy Jackson of Moline sought the child's return. Edward Jackson consented to custody and a five dollar monthly support, with witnesses present as the case drew interest. The couple, married since 1901, had domestic troubles and the wife claimed doors were barred to keep her out. settlement followed discussions with Davenport and Rock Island lawyers.
Atlantic Iowa December report notes W H Applegate a pioneer of Atlantic who died at home after a week long paralysis illness. He built the first mill in Avant in 2876 and spent eighteen years mining Colorado before winters with his wife. He was 67 and returned from Colorado six weeks ago. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM from the residence conducted by Rev Dr E Hal of the Congregational church.
Ohio fire chiefs from all sections met in Columbus to organize the Fire Chiefs' Association of Ohio. J B Mertz of Akron was named temporary chairman and G Rnoffleck of Mansfield secretary. A permanent body will be formed to press for better fire protection laws and pensions for volunteers, and to ease onerous city ordinances affecting firefighting.
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