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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of notices from Davenport Rock Island and Moline items. Local businesses Nagel's Art Store and related firms advertise goods. social news covers travels and visits of residents, church events, and marriages. The piece notes theater, real estate, and civic items along with arrests and church activities.
The Davenport German Theater company announces Offenbach operetta Orpheus in the Lower Regions to be staged Sunday evening with a matinee the day after Ghetsemas. The season features new scenery and costumes, a wineud, and a substantial troupe. Mant and Moritz will be presented for the city’s celebration with local contributors and the George Theater preparation.
Joel Day, an inease patient of the Mores Tasnite, wandered into town early this morning. Police were notified and he was found on the corner of Farrih and Perry streets. He was returned to the hospital by patrol wagon.
The school board will meet tonight at the secretary’s office to hear committee reports. No special business is expected unless a name is brought before the meeting after it has been prepared. The program includes the oratorio on Wednesday evening.
The ladies of the Christian church will hold their annual Christmas sale at the church parlors on Wednesday and evening December 34, beginning at 3 o'clock. A substantial supper will be served for 25 cents. The oratorio Ruth will be played Wednesday evening.
W. W. Dale, once injured after a Davenport telegraph pole fall, was sent to the Insine asylum at Mt Pleasant. He has escaped, and Sheriff McArthur has been notified to set up lookout for him.
Magruder of Sioux City investigates a vast cave about sixty miles west of Caliente Nevada thought to be an outlet for a lost river in Eastern Nevada. He reports six or seven large crystallized chambers with stalactites and stalagmites, and a deep abyss said to host a hidden river source.
The bulletin notes a temporary weather change with snow in many areas and colder conditions statewide. An ensuing mix includes possible flurries and lingering clouds, with cooler temperatures across the upper Ohio valley and northern regions. River forecasts show steady Mississippi stages from Le Claire to Musentine through Wednesday morning.
Toner reports Olney Newel recalling a ranch incident where a colt wandered into a barb wire fence. The horse stood motionless overnight with a leg trapped between wires until a man removed staples and freed the animal, which then trotted off unharmed after a brief scare and a celebratory joke.
Arherville December 12 A man named Sandy Garden driven mad by remorse for a 35 year old killing of Sheppard. acquitted on self defense grounds after trial. He reportedly recalls the deceased continually and has shown violent outbursts when challenged.
Rudolf Hauschild, released on parole after a five year sentence for highway robbery in Davenport, violated his terms by drinking and associating with companions. He returns to Ramnesa prison after police court appearances and a recent 30 day jail sentence for misleading an officer.
Chicago and Liverpool market notes show wheat and corn receipts and prices, hogs and cattle activity, and futures movement. Strong opening in cattle and hogs with mixed price shifts. Liverpool grain quotes indicate wheat lower and corn lower amid varied U.S. primary receipts and export clearances.
The last will of Christen Marcussen, filed by attorney Alfred C. Mueller, directs that after funeral expenses and debts are settled, the estate's property be divided equally between Margarethe Mohr and Tieg dors Mohr.
Trains east and west routes listed with departure and arrival times from Davenport and Chicago endpoints. Details include connections to California, Colorado, Omaha, Des Moines, St Louis, Kansas City, and local branch lines. Notes cover depot locations, through sleepers, dining cars, and ticket office contacts.
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