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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
3
Sunday program presents George Sidney in the third all new edition of Busy Izzy a musical comedy with prices from 25c to 1.00 seat sale at Pinke's on December 5 featured items include side tie priced at 1.00 and 1.50 the production runs through the week with showtimes noted.
In Portingl, after a two week trial in Judge Bellinger's court, the jury found all defendants guilty except Miss Marie Ware. Deliberations lasted about forty five minutes with the court set to hear further instructions next.
New York police report Andrew Zang a lumber yard driver at 616 West Thirteenth Street died while feeding his horse Nod last night. The horse Nod reportedly reacted by kicking his stall as the night watchman found Zang and the surgeon noted the death. Ned the horse stood in the snow before being led back to the stable as neighbors recalled the long companionship.
Rockford police seized spurious checks issued by the Rockford Sergen company. About twenty fake papers were found as officers closed their records for the day. The counterfeiters haunted the community with small payments and a check that could entice workers over a week.
A championship clash unfolds in Columbia as Yale faces Missouri in a four game series. The first game ties the Eastern and Western programs, testing relative chess strength between the regions after last winter’s successful Missouri run.
A large Missouri City party with Jolany games Hart, Thomas Smith, Wilkes Nortln, and T B Shouse passed through Corona Christ, Texas en route to Harlinger. They are to lead a growing colony settling in the region.
Dr Otto T Toenel one of the county coroners was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for contempt of court. The contempt arose from securing signatures on alleged illegal vouchers used to collect state fees.
Readings warn of cooler conditions with cloudiness spreading north and east Friday. No cold wave expected but temperatures drop, with snow in New York and parts of Pennsylvania and Manitoba. River forecast shows Mississippi stages slowly rising from LeClaire to Muscatine through Saturday.
Local saloon men unite to push a petition for saloons amid fears of temperance opposition. In Kansas Samuel Triebblood faces a noted rivalry near Lawrence as a barn near the Cax farsi yival is destroyed by fire killing seven horses and burning property. Little insurance coverage reported.
Dynes, former agent for Des Moines Falls & Northern Railway, was captured at Council Bluffs Saturday night and discharged in Buckeye after returning to account for cash in excess of 10 dollars. He was brought by BL R Parsons of Dux tuque, auditor for the American Express. Officials say the excess money was met, and the intoxicated condition cited. Evans plans Keeley cure. The custody story involving Grans is said to be unfounded.
The Mercantile National Bank of New York may sue Harrony in St Joseph to recover losses tied to the W. A. Harrony elevator collapse. Creditors had sought settlement without court action, but the New York bank refused terms and will pursue litigation in open court.
Dee Moines Dec. 8 Daniel Clark father of Anne Clark who died by her own hand and was followed by Dr H Tucker threatens to sue Mrs Tucker to recover for his daughter’s death, alleging her false accusations drove the girl to suicide. Mrs Tucker says she has written evidence to substantiate her charges and fears no suit.
A fierce blaze near Wichigan Town endangers most of the main block. Firefighters battled through Tuesday night, with a millinery shop and nearby buildings damaged. A broken train derailment appeared to spark the spread, but efforts halted as midnight approached, leaving extensive damage and ongoing fear of further destruction.
The New York story claiming the Prince of Wales will soon lead a cruiser squadron around the world is unfounded. It notes only a long-standing possibility he may visit India in the summer of 1905, not a confirmed voyage.
Batavia resident McClain aged about forty five was buried beneath a huge dirt pile after a clay collapse at Batavia Brick and Tie Co. He was rescued but died from injuries sustained in the accident.
A wage dispute between Dee and Clyde led to a quarrel on a farm near Peoria on Tuesday. The altercation over alleged busking costs escalated, resulting in Davcas’s arrest on the scene. Authorities reported the dispute centered on pay, with one party claiming due wages.
H H Demarest resigns as manager of the Western Telegraph company in St Joseph Missouri. The resignation to take effect around January 15 due to poor health. He plans to travel to California soon seeking relief from the climate. Also notes a local sale on coats by J B Frahm Co with prices reduced.
Chas Goldstein, a Klondike investor known for wealth, was found dead in the Dallas area. Authorities suspect revenge as motive and note prior threats. The case hints at a long list of desperate enemies and hints at an earlier life marked by danger.
Dallas police seek motive after Charles Goldstein a wealthy Dallas and Dawson City figure was abducted and killed by dynamite blast. Detectives suspect a revenge motive tied to private clubs and staged rooms in Dallas and Dawson City. The blast injured the skull to left side while a pistol was tied to the body. Authorities fear more violence as they pursue the dynamiters.
The Bethlehem Congregational Young People’s Society held its inaugural gathering at Rev. J. H. Wilson’s West Fourth Street home with about forty attendees. Masked welcome games awarded Millet pictures to Arthur Pyle and Miss Heidt, while Edith Willet and Irwin Meyes received consolation gifts amid ice cream and cake refreshments.
The Davenport high school Tihengna Literary society will hold its regular meeting at the high school building this evening. Program includes Extemporaneous Speech by W. Brown, a Senate debate on rebates, with Eracat Peters and Victor Atiebole for the affirmative and Edward Dose and Arthur Blakemore for the negative, a Defamation segment by Leon Wells, and Orksical Story by Harry Tucos.
Unity Hall hosts the Unitarian fair with decorals and a big turnout expected. Preparations finished after a busy past week, doors open this afternoon, committees on site by eight, and supper served. attendance anticipated to be large.
Extensive arrangements are laing made for the Christmas sale by the guild of the Holy Child at St Katharine's hall Monday afternoon. A luncheon was given at the Oaks for friends by Mrs Marta Purdy Peck and Mrs Henry Vollmer. The W C G LT A of Davenport holds a meeting with Miss Agnes Stacy this afternoon. Mrs Henry Vollmer will entertain at cards at Ler Dome on Dec 16.
In Ollumwa Iowa Mrs M F Hupp a prominent farmer's wife aged about fifty five killed herself with carbolic acid at home this morning after a family breakfast. Despondency and a temporary insanity claim the motive. She leaves seven children all at home. Coroner Mills to hold an inquest today or tomorrow. Funeral plans not yet set.
Webster City Iowa December 8 Supervisor John Sparboe of the Second district faces pressure to state his position on the Strever drainage ditch. A Kamrar farmers meeting is set to press him for his stance as his critics dog his steps and threaten to follow him to Webster City.
In Manes County District Court on Tuesday, Joseph Rodgeny received a life sentence for the murder of his sweetheart, a case that drew local attention to the proceedings. Authorities reported the verdict following a lengthy trial.
The Iowa State entry at the International five stock show won more than two thousand dollars in prizes, including over thirty awards mostly first prizes. The winning team’s name is not yet public, with Ames hopeful for strong results in the stock judging contest.
In Independanes, Eas., Dec. 8, a farm residence owned by W. W. Wabdna burned to the ground. Watkins likely fatally burned after starting the kitchen stove with a gas line still on. The family reportedly had two children and escaped the blaze.
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