News Notes of Davenport and LeClaire
Harvey of LeClaire is in Davenport on business. Davenport items report court actions, local sales, property transfers, and social visits across Davenport, LeClaire, and Clinton.
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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1904
Page
1
Harvey of LeClaire is in Davenport on business. Davenport items report court actions, local sales, property transfers, and social visits across Davenport, LeClaire, and Clinton.
Cline Clough is arrested for assaulting his wife amid a dispute over house chores. The case is set for trial next Monday at 10 AM before Justice Hall. The report notes the incident involved a tub of water and abusive behavior during domestic work at the home. A separate mention invites readers to a turkey dinner at Home Bakery, Brady Street.
Davenport Judge No 229 MB A held its regular meeting last night and initiated ten candidates, bringing the membership up in the 200 wave. Officers elected include President E C Strack, Vice President P Madden, Secretary Alfred Pareous, Treasurer A Sezelbaum, Chaplain A Brandt Sondactor A D Widdington, several other officers named, with W A Stoecks and W A Cooper serving as Seer ne de.
Judge Theodore D. Eagal, dies, noted as Scott County’s first county auditor. He was elected county judge for 1889, with legislature abolishing that office and creating a county auditor post. He appointed B D Leonard deputy and Winkless and John Line Werh as clerks. Leonard was later elected county auditor and served six years.
Hezel Koehler of 1310 Davie Street, a nine year old girl, is reported to have scarlet fever. Public health records note the illness and address for contact tracing.
Margaret Bimmons Loeck, born November 13 1967 in Germany, died after illness in Davenport. She married Thomas Bimmons in Edwardville and had resided in Davenport with him. Survived by father August Loeck of Peoria and brother Henry Loeck of Chicago. Funeral plans pending arrival of brother.
The state of Iowa prosecutes Charles Gleason for assaulting Gray in a saloon on East Third street. The trial proceeds this afternoon in Tilice Hall's court with witnesses detailing the confrontation and alleged injuries.
New York December 10 The Japanese consulate today gave a statement that Japan has accepted the invitation of the United States to an international peace conference and will formally notify the president.
The jury verdict was returned at 3 30 yesterday finding the defendant Lin P Johnson guilty on the strongest of several indictments. The state plans to pursue additional charges and may push for insanity considerations in future trials.
The hog market opened strong with light and heavy categories varied by price. Cattle arrivals noted at 18 head in Omaha and 5,000 head Kansas City. sheep and box markets remained steady or unchanged, while Western oats futures and Liverpool grain stories pointed to higher wheat and corn prices with clearances and shipments reported.
Philadelphia observers report the Neane and Levy Ship Building Company placed under receivership after creditor action by Bs Vrooman Company, which supplied lumber. The court allowed continuation to protect ongoing vessel work while debts are resolved, with attorneys claiming the firm can meet its obligations.
The Viceroy Curzon arrived in Bombay to a unusually cordial reception. Rulers contributed warmly to the welcome as the Viceroy spoke with emotion about the neglect and lack of sympathy shown to India by the empire.
A gallery of eighty five Brau photographs, facsimile reproductions of European masterworks, will open at the public library Monday. Prof W H Watson will deliver talks daily at four, with additional hours Sundays 2:30 to 4 and Saturdays 6 to 9. The exhibit, loaned by Mr W L Puram, runs for two weeks, featuring about 16 by 20 inch prints.
Creditors of Ferdinand Gude met with Ref eree Heluwick and approved the trustee report. The estate is closed and Yao balennt discharged. In Clamysen, funds on hand provide a 140 percent dividend on all claims. Iowa & Indiana Railway Company has opened its offer at Unywe ings Toon, 117 Hrady attest, adding selling mileage books.
Tokyo reports the Japanese fleet remains before Port Arthur with plans to escape under way. Torpedo threats are noted as a concern and every effort is being made to avert an escape attempt amid the tense situation.
Washington declares an extra session of Congress has been decided for next spring to revise the tariff. The move is reported as definite today with expectations of legislative action.
The case of John Junge against Julius J. Arnold was tried in Justice Roddewig's court today and the defendant won. The costs were taxed for the plaintiff.
A New York dispatch notes that forgeries attributed to Mrs Chadwick escalated into the millions. The report mentions financial misdeeds connected to alleged actions or schemes involving substantial sums.
Des Moines Ind and Dec 1 W W Bassett who married Mrs English of Hor ek has been sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for perjury.
From Port Arthur, dec 8 reports describe a furious general assault by Japanese forces. Despite heavy bombardment and bayonet clashes, Russian defenses hold portions as Japanese troops push along the western Fortifications and along the Shull ridge, with brutal hand to hand fighting and high casualties on both sides.
An advertisement claims a free kidney cure with no payment or promises, but admits no guaranteed results. It describes a so called Inside Nerves system controlling kidneys and other organs, warning weakness can cause kidney trouble and urging readers to obtain the remedy at no cost.
A fragmented OCR piece recounts Japanese and Russian gunfire and a back and forth battlefield skirmish with walls and trenches described amid erratic phrasing. It mentions machine guns, attempts to cross hills, and captures near parallels. It also oddly advertises a cold remedy and a druggist signature.
Fragmentary account states General Nogl's second son was killed at Meter hill on November 24 and his eldest son died at Nanshan heights. General Nogl is said to be childless now. The commander reportedly wore a white kimono as a sign of determination and prayed that his throne could honor their lives for the emperor.
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