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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
4
Glinton Iowa December reports a local fishing club formed to deter seine nets in Beaver Island lakes and nearby sloughs. The club, with 500 members, will install obstacles like stumps and barbed wire to block nets, with Lincoln Cedar Rapids deputies enforcing the plan and Fred Peck as president.
Wichita Kas Dec 8 identification confirmed of the man found in a clump of bushes near Derby. Co %. Gruhn of Topeka identified the skeleton as his father H. Gruhn a World War I veteran who reportedly had a facial wound and was missing certain teeth. The shoe contents and lack of money suggest foul play and police hunt for suspected assailants.
An advertisement touts Pr King s New Life Pills promising fast relief for headaches and nervous pains. It claims to purify blood and improve health, selling for 20 cents and offered by Frank Nader, a druggist.
A gang tried to rob the Peoples bank at Tolley Iowa early Tuesday. They wrecked the building with explosives but failed to reach the safe and grabbed loose change. Pursuit followed by posse. three men tonight were found in a stack near Yetter and captured. Passes remain at large. two suspects were caught this morning and likely to be released.
Georgetown Texas reports a severe cotton slump causing major losses to planters. An estimated 15 000 to 18 000 bales unsold in Williamson County and similar levels in neighboring counties threaten farmers with multi million dollar losses as they held for higher prices.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 8 Governor-elect Joseph W Folks filed his election expense report with the secretary of state under the corrupt practices act. The total amount claimed is 2400 dollars.
Much business disposed of at regular meeting last night. Fair Avenue to be opened. Alderman Schick gets a rousing reception and is presented with flowers.
The council referred a police petition for a raise to the finance committee and passed an ordinance outlining city expenses. It referred an ordinance to raise the city engineer salary by 506 to the committee, opened Fair Avenue, ordered a street to Fetervary Park opened, and chose officers for the year. One member, Gava, faced criticism for waywardness and was presented with dowers.
Davenport city council met in regular session with Mayor Philips. Aldermen discussed a 5 dollar monthly police raise, damages for Fair Avenue opening, and new salaries for the city engineer. A bid for five city lots on Fourteenth Street was authorized, while a committee prepared specs for a large North Davenport sewer project.
The Iv an company faced removal of an obligation for fencing near the sidetrack on Fifth between Iena and Rock Island after Judge Bol linger noted Rock Island railroad officials would block a track if a fence endangered trutmen. The petition passed and ordinances approved for laying a tuck across Fillmore street. New city officers were elected unanimously. Mayor Phillips criticized one member’s conduct. Alderman Schick was celebrated with red roses amid a chorus of remarks from fellow aldermen, who commended forgiveness, joked about travels, and affirmed the legal validity of Schick’s actions. The council adjourned.
Oil company for Chelsea filed articles of incorporation with Clerk Freeman of the court of appeals. Incorporators include I. J. Wing B. Byrd H Byrd F. W. Boise and W. Swarts. Capital stock noted as $100,000. Location Chelsea South McAluster. Date December unknown.
Holiday jewelry sale promoted by Harned and Von Maur offering a complete line from well known importers at about half regular prices. Shipment arrived today and sale preparations underway with announcements to follow. Expected to draw large crowds as past events did in Tri Cities.
The Peoria city council last night failed to decide on extending the franchise to the electric light and gas company. The chamber postponed the matter amid debates over compensation for placing wires underground.
Washington dispatch outlines the push for joint statehood for New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory, with Democrats and Rocky Mountain Republicans wavering. It notes the 1900s era politics, Quay’s leadership, and the plan to split Arizona from New Mexico once Arizona reaches a population threshold, aiming to appease opposition amid shifting party lines.
The German steamer Adirondack arrived with Haytien exiles including a man who sought refuge with a French Methodist missionary. Soldiers entered the missionary home in pursuit and struck the clergyman. The French consul protested to the Haytien government as exiles were escorted to the ship by American and German consuls.
Wabash citizens report a petition to secure a pardon for John W Werrell of Bluffton who was sentenced to the penitentiary for murdering his son in law Melvin Wott. The case draws local attention as authorities consider clemency.
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