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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1904

Page

6

Creamery Butter Prices Jump Amid East Shortage

Wholesale creamery butter rose to 26 cents per pound with expectations of further increases as eastern demand outstrips supply. East coast creameries struggle to meet orders, prompting buyers to source heavily from Illinois and Iowa producers. The report lists broad wholesale and retail prices for dairy, produce, and eggs, with multiple regional quotes and assorted commodities, including vegetables, fruit, and meats.

Illinois Iowa Michigan Jobasco Pillsbury Minnesota Timothy Serdt P Graham Sian

Carl Otto to contest St Louis circuit attorney race

Democratic candidate Carl Otto in St Louis files a contest in circuit court over the recent election results. He claims he was denied 43,008 votes that would have made him the winner, contending frauds occurred across twenty wards as Arthur M. Sager was credited with 65,46 votes.

St. Louis Carl Otto Arthor M. Sager Sager Ttm

May Deport Doctor Papp Over Jewel Charge

New York reports Dr. Franz Papp born in Hungary escaped Bremen and Cherbourg police, dodged immigration, and fled Bluefields Virginia before being located in Cincinnati. He faces deportation proceedings to Hungary over a $25,000 jewel theft claim. Immigration Inspector Morton pursued the case to bring him to New York for examination.

New York Bremen Cherbourg Binefields Franz Papp Badaness Hungary Huts Island Austro-Kungnelag Papp Bluefields Morton Norfolk Bluedishey Fnally Cincinnati

Fire Fails To Reach Fifth Avenue Roosevelt Home

Fire at the Fifth Avenue residence of Emlen Roosevelt, cousin of the vice president, began in the pantry and was tackled by household members before the fire engines arrived. A butler was injured while aiding escape and Mrs. Roosevelt and her daughters found refuge with a relative as the blaze was contained.

New York Emlen Roosevelt Etrvante Fifth Avenue Butler

Panzer telescope shipment shifts to Pasadena

The Panzer photographic telescope was shipped yesterday from Yerkes Observatory to Pasadena to be erected atop Monnet Wilson. Prof E E Barnard, in charge of the Bruce instrument, will travel to California in January for the project. After photographing Neptune, the instrument will be returned to Yerkes. Atmospheric conditions at Monnet Wilson are nearly ideal for astronomical work.

Williaws Bay Wis Panzer Yerkes Observatory Pasadena Cal Monnet Wilson E. E. Barnard California Jalary Monge Wilson

Must File Expense Account

Jefferson City reports show December X is the final day for candidates to file expense reports under the corrupt practices act. Several candidates have not complied, risking a $1000 fine and disqualification, action to be pursued by the attorney general or local prosecuting authority.

Jefferson City Filins Autre

Appointment of Receiver for Elkhorn Valley Bank

Lincoln reports that Attorney General Prout filed a petition for a receiver for the Elkhorn Valley Bank of O Neill. Holt county sheriff reports authorization of a reward of 860 dollars for the arrest of Bar­nard B McGreevy and Patrick Haggerty, president and cashier, who disappeared around the time of the failure.

Lincoln Neb Dee Whittemore Prout Elkhorn Vailley Bank O'Neill Holt Barnard B McGreevy Patrick Haggerty Cishier

Edwards Seeks Restored Army Rank Denied by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court dismissed the writ of error in Artil lery Lieutenant Frank B. G. Edwards v secretary of war. Edwards sought restoration to his former United States Army rank after being reduced due to lineal and relative rank conflicts stemming from Spanish War volunteer commissions. The decision affirms the Court of Appeals ruling denying the request and keeps Edwards at a lower rank.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Frank BG. Edwards Secretary of War Edwarda Edwards Secrecs United States Army Court of Appeals For District of Columbi

Drivern to Desperation Solvent Claim Store Offer

A remote family endures lists of illnesses and wounds and seeks Buchlen’s Arica Salve. The ad promises it as the best on earth, offered for 25 cents at Frank Nadler’s NIng Store.

Buchlen Frank Nadler Ning

Farmer's suicide by carbolic acid in Valley Falls

Edward Higgins a farmer living four miles northeast of Valley Falls Kansas, killed himself at 2 o clock yesterday morning by drinking carbolic acid after sending his wife to his room. He died an hour later. He left a wife and five children. A coroner's inquest was held yesterday. He was a Modern Woodmen member with $2,000 insurance. No motive was found.

Valley Falls Kas Edward Higgins Higgins Woodmen Lodge

Suspected of Murder In Indian Territory

In Muskogee Indian Territory two youths Peter Fish and Albert Tiger are detained by deputies Ledbetter and Jolson after Deputy Marshal Fink was shot near Wenninki. Fish and Tiger, both under 20, were arrested within sixteen miles of Eufaula and identified by Douglas Collins as witnesses. Fink’s shooting occurred while attempting to arrest whisky peddlers. another man Jack Winchester allegedly fired first. Authorities plan to summon more witnesses as the case proceeds.

Muskogee Lee Peter Fish Albert Tiger Marshal Fink Wenninki Ledbetter Wank Jolson Jax Fisn Tiger Vader Eufaula Douglas Collins Mar- Stal Fink Jack & Winchester Issaddie

Shortage at Newark Savings Bank T: Lingafelter under indictment for forgery

Newark Dec. Receiver A A Stasel of Newark Savings Bank says the books show a shortage of James F Lingafelter about 75000. His personal account is overdrawn 15006 while his roles at Iglewilde Park Company and Homestead Building Association show gaps of 20000 and 14000. Lingafelter, indicted for forgery, has moved his venue to Mt Vernon.

Newark A. A. Stasel Newark Savings Bank James F. Lingafelter

Escape Through Wall From Charlestor Jail

Two U S Army deserters Tilden Horner and James Lambert escaped Charlestor county jail by tunneling through a twelve inch wall. Authorities suspect they fled into the surrounding mountains and believe a brother of Horner supplied tools. A reward remains for their apprehension.

Fristmas Holiday Excursion by Nickel Plate Road

Through trains from Chicago to Buffalo and eastern points with daily service to Ft Wayne Findlay Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and Boston including through sleepers and dining car service fares one third more for the round trip valid December 25 26 and January 1 1905 with returns to January 4 1905 information via John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Room 298 Chicago depot offices Van Buren LaSalle St Adams St Auditorium Annex.

Nickel Plate Road Sith Chicago Bufinlon Aily Ft. Wayne Findlay Glevesand Erie Buffalo New York Boston Pulliman van Burco LaSalle St Ai Adams St Auditorium Annex John Y. Calshan Adams St

Train Robbers Loot Found in Iowa Field near Letts

A Rock Island train bound for St Louis was held up near Letts in A Mazantine county last August. The recovered loot includes railroad tickets worth $3,000 and a dozen silver knives and spoons. Jasper Harm, a farmer south of Columbus Junction, found the treasure buried in a cornfield under corn stalks.

Des Moines Dec St Louis Letts Mazantine County Jasper Harm Shiles Aouth Columbus Junction

Notice of Perry Street Improvement in Davenport

Official notice states Perry Street Davenport is ordered excavated and paved from Seventh to East Ninth Streets. City engineer’s report lists total cost and assessment for fronting lands. Objections must be filed with the City Clerk before the January meeting. council will hear and decide all objections. Edward Collins, City Clerk.

Perry Street Davenport Anid Seventh Street East Ninth Street Nes Qitr Cornell Edward Collins Parnam Street Grand Avenue Esmell Chir

New Semester Plan At University Of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati will return to a two-term semester system, replacing terms now used. Students may graduate only in June, though recent years allowed end of any term if work requirements are met. The switch follows efforts by former President Ayers and later Dabney reforms. Professors could not reach a decision on substituting the group study system.

Cwmormpatt University of Cincinnati Ayers WDU Bueckell

Sewer Public Notice of city lateral sewer works

Public notice announces multiple sewer installations in Lanenin Ave Lincoln Ave Rockingham Road Howell Street Hancock Avenue Pine Street Dixwell Street Claussen Street and Faxon Street. It details start points routes and connections to the Mississippi River and Goetuch Addition with assessment plans and a council meeting to hear objections. The City Clerk will receive objections in writing before the council meeting.

Lanenin Ave Hobson Avenue Lincoln Avenue Rockingham Road Lowell Street Howell Street Mississippi River McKinley Avenue Commar Lincoln and McKigler Avenues 3¢Kinley Avenue Alvo Jackson Avenue Jack-om Lincoln Avenues West Park Piemsog Street Plening Street Plenins Street Goetuch Linco Avenue Gower Hancock Avenue Hancock Aveas Rackingham Road Bicken Mancock Avenue Pine Street Hockingham Road Claussen Bawdsteh Streets Ping Street Faxon Street Steve Dixwell Janda Bowdleh Howell Streets Ciawell Surent Eax Howell Styvors Dix Amd Sug City Council Edward Collins

Notice of Street Improvement and Assessments Davenport

Notice from Davenport city officials about opening and extending South Street and related property assessments. Commissioners’ report on real estate in Scott County Iowa to be presented. objections due at December meeting and December 21 date.

Davenport South Street Disision Street Feteruary Park Sai Scott County Towa Division Street Fayervary Park Division 1 Carroll Droteuces Lew Versagers Davenport Abstract Co Jawa Lea Real Estate and Insurance Sulte Whitaker Blig Davengest Iowa Babs & Hs Macn Carl F Busz A. WW. Humane Cois Masonic Temple Tel Ral Ruimann Ruymann C J, Ruyplan Scott ¢ County Savings Bank Toh Wil Beaty Bes Vesponn OWA Capital Stock SOK Burpluk Arid Prosta Freeery SB Oalhd Sears HF. Petersen Hass HF Petersen Bagneks Alp Doe Lewis Hudsson Barks

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