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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
2
A skeptical study argues that quick, careful observation of table manners reveals character. The author details diverse diners and their habits to claim that small acts expose personality, from nerve and sociability to prudence and risk.
A fragmented verse by Adelaide Anne Proctor reflects alternating moods of mourning and rejoicing as hours pass. The speaker urges a grieving heart to find release as time advances toward a red dawn and fading pain.
Red haired girl loses hatpin at a matinee. A companion lends a hatpin from a cheap supply. They plan to notify police. the tale follows a fad of saving or stealing hatpins and gloves as a young man escorts them home to Harlem near the Broadway theater district.
A detective questions witnesses about a tie color to expose reliability. He reveals his own gray tie with a black figure after many guesses, arguing that detailed recall is unreliable and general descriptions are often truthful.
Governor Van Sant yesterday praised President Roosevelt for endorsing expanded congressional powers and urging action by Congress on interstate commerce. He urged boards of trade and chambers of commerce to petition Congress and states to memorialize for favorable action, arguing relief from competition is vital. He criticized road operations for stockholders’ profits over public interest.
In Metamora Michigan a robber gang blew open the Bank of Metamora with explosives, shattered the safe interior, and fled on a freight train after an armed confrontation with locals. The escape left a blond trail in the snow and no money recovered. A second incident near Jolley Iowa saw three robbers caught before stealing any loot. A Vancouver burglary at A Low jewelers yielded diamonds valued at $10,000.
Mercury based remedies harm the sense of smell and the body through mucous surfaces. Do not use without a physician’s prescription. Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney Co. in Toledo claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes. Ensure genuine product. testimonials available. Sold by druggists. Also take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Washington reports Major William Warner, United States district attorney for Western Missouri, refused the pension commissioner post before it was offered, as Eugene Ware plans to retire January 1. In Kansas City, Warner also announces his candidacy for United States senator to succeed Senator Francis Cockrell.
Jerome insults Texas by sending New York detectives to Dodge. United States circuit court dismisses writ of habeas corpus against Charles I Dodge who sought redress in New York perjury and divorce actions. New York detectives arrested for contempt released.
Helena December action by Attorney General Donovan obtained in the supreme court a temporary restraining order against the International Harvester company for alleged anti trust violations. The order prevents operations in the state and is returnable next Monday.
Winnipeg health officials report a typhoid like fever spreading from the Rea river area. Thirteen cases occurred yesterday and nine deaths were reported Sunday, though patients show no high fever.
In Rochester Indiana on December 7 Gilbert Burne a school teacher driven by insane jealousy killed his wife and infant child and wounded Joseph Crip e and Miss Martha Braman before shooting himself. He had long abused his wife who left him three months earlier.
Official statistics covering twenty six years show a steady decline in birth rates in German cities despite higher marriage rates than smaller towns and rural areas. Berlin experiences the steepest decrease in births among large cities.
A vintage testimonial notes that De Most Anti-Pain Pills can relieve neuralgia headaches stomach aches menstrual pains and rheumatism by calming nerve activity. The claim asserts rapid relief without after effects and includes a customer letter from G. Saunders Greensburg Ind offering a free trial and the promise of a money back guarantee.
In Portland the jury in Fudge Betlinger's court found five defendants guilty of land fraud conspiracy linked to 1901 dealings in the Cascadia forest reserve. Miss Marie Ware was not convicted due to insufficient evidence. Sentences were not set, with first trial beginning December 13.
London newspapers praise President Roosevelt's message as courageous and statesmanlike urging a strong army to safeguard justice. Some editors worry it undermines disarmament and arbitration, while others see it as boosting arms advocates worldwide and increasing Anglo American sympathy.
Pontiac Illinois to build a Y M C A structure after revival efforts led by evangelist W A Sunday. Wealthy widow Mrs Harriet Humiston pledged 20000 toward the erection alongside other contributions. The complex will include a natatorium gymnasium and bowling alleys.
Jackson Mississippi December 8 Governor J K Vardaman rejects permanent chairmanship of the national cotton oil weevil commission at Shreveport Louisiana amid Shreveport press protests calling the appointment an affront to President Roosevelt He says the South faces a deplorable condition if citizens must kiss the hand that subsumes their rights under the Constitution.
In Hengaye France Paul De Toulede former deputy and Spain exile shot at Ma James socialist leader in a pistol duel over comments on Joan of Arc. De Toulede claimed James a contemptible detractor of Arc and the town. The duel followed a government allowed twenty hour stay for the confrontation. Neither combatant was killed.
A morning signing by War Secretary Taft President Amador and Foreign Minister Guardia yields a supplemental pact. It states that cargoes contended at naval ports require a Panama invoice from the port of shipment for presenting duties after December.
Detective Sancho Castelar of the Peruvian government traveled from Montreal to Chicago chasing Don Ovistabal Joaquer of Lima. Joaquer is accused of murdering Castro de Sao Pusar, a lover of his young wife found with him.
In Honfake France on December 8 M Dera mede and M Jaures, socialist leader of the French chamber of deputies, agreed to a pistol duel after remarks about Joan of Arc. Two shots were exchanged at twenty paces with no result. Doroulede, exiled in Spain, was allowed twenty four hours to enter France and meet Jaures.
Coroner One T. Toepe was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in county jail by Judge Donovan of the Wayne circuit court for contempt of court. Coroner John D. Hoeffmag faced arraignment before Judge Murphy in the recorder's court on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses tied to signatures for Teged Wega voucher contracts.
A loghouse more than a century old was found underground beneath the main business street of Sheboygan Wisconsin. The discovery occurred today and officials are assessing the situation and potential implications for local commerce and safety.
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