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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
5
Testimony before the Reed Smoot committee details brutal oaths and alleged polygamy among Brigham Young University figures and Mormon leaders. Witnesses describe endowment house rites, two wives, and resistance to U.S. marriage laws.
County Auditor Berger reports the executive council’s official congressional totals for the Second district. Dawson leads Wade by 186 votes with 22,116 to 21,920, followed by Park 298 and Rieck with smaller tallies across Clinton, Johnson, Muscatine, and Sanxa counties, totaling 45,961 votes.
Davenport merchants form a city wide agreement to close stores on Monday December 20 and keep shops open until 9 30 p m from Saturday through Wednesday December 24 inclusive. Signed by Harned and Von Maur reps Junge and Co The Bee Hive The Emerson Co J A Potersen's Sons H A St Onge Co.
Bonistee in January likely the 45th as the Ed wards Congregational church choir plans Gal s cantata The Holy City The arrangements are not yet complete but steps taken and parts are being given to singers. The Last Will and Testament of Theodore D Eagal was filed in the courthouse. Molter J Eagal named executor. Life insurance left to Mrs Rachel L Watson and Mrs Ada V Graham. Grandson Harry Bagal receives 500 dollars. Residues to go to children Joseph P Bagal Melany J Bagal Moa Rachel L Watson and Mrs Ada V Graham with equal shares.
Ray Wade, a 14 year old, found a $10 gold piece Baker dropped at Burtis opera house. Baker was unable to prove ownership. Wade's mother later returned the $10 and costs were paid. case dismissed in Justice Hall.
In the CG. P. Jobacon case the hearing of the second indictment against the defendant was held over for tomorrow morning at 9 oclock. The cage was to be taken up this morning but was not brought up and the same is to be tried tomorrow morning in district court. C. P. Johnson and the man known as Jack the Husker and his last case, in which he was found not guilty, created considerable test.
In Davenport district court today multiple cases were dismissed by plaintiffs counsel Wr Hoersch. Names include Hans Petersen versus Marx Havbeck and Mathilda Hass against Pred Mass along with Elizabeth Krohn versus Henry Krohn Claus Wm Jane versus Anna Junge and Wilhelmina Beche against the city of Davenport.
The Davenport and Suburban railway invites city officials and guests to an afternoon excursion to Grand Isle. A sizable crowd is enjoying the hospitalities of this new and enterprising electric railway.
Fred Westphal, charged with stealing an overcoat from Whit Schmidt, was bound over to the grand jury by Justice Hall in a bond of $250. He has had trouble with police and courts for years and was indicted last October for robbery from the person but escaped prosecution due to nonidentification by the witness.
Cumberland Gem club met at Nick Boy’s on West Third street with a large attendance to elect officers for the year. Henry Eggers was named president with Theo Wilkens as vice president and F W Eroy secretary. A supper shoot and a New Year’s shoot were planned, with a 6 pound shot gun to be brought by Ignate Schmidt and Rick Boy assigned to operate it.
Walter Petersen of Cham Berlin Petersen toured Fort Madleot’s penitentiary with Sheriff McArthur and deputies. The group observed inmates including Myers, Biston, and others recently sentenced, noting better health and ample meals. Petersen recalled an elderly prisoner who has been inside 39 years and praised prison dining.
Sheriff McArthur received governor letter for George Cudmore to take charge of Alex W. Smith who faces requisition papers for return to Chicago after alleged flight from the Hunt European Hotel. Deputy Van Rowe Toft sent toward Fornuac to secure Peter Blum and bring him to Davenport.
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick arrives in Cleveland to answer federal and state charges and settle obligations with creditors. She waives examination on the charge that led to her arrest, claims to reveal a full story later, and notes bail offers from prominent men.
Windom Council No. 1328 Royal Arbor Elects officers at Columbia hall with Regent W. C. Verder and others filling posts. Officers include Vice Regent Oldret, Guile B. F. Ford, Secretary Emil Olsen, Treasurer Charles H. Schlapp, Orster J. A. Uts, Collector IL M Woodruff, Trustee W. C. Mossman, Musician Lafayette, Delegate C. G. Campbell. Ford and Lafayette entertained after the meeting.
County Auditor Bergar received a letter from Carl Bradstreet of Sioux City asking about an estate due Rose Burkhagen or her father W H Burkhagen. Bradstreet says he holds part of the estate and hopes to locate Rose through her father. Berger knows nothing of the matter and cannot search county records to verify the claim.
The D. Rothschild Grain Company sues Nettie A. Wilson and Harry Wilson in district court to recover 777.55 alleging the amount was paid but seeks judgment for the sum.
Malvern Indiana December 18 a bold burglar was thwarted by night Watchman Jones at the rear of the Royce and Saulth jewel store. The intruder, well dressed and shaved, dropped a dark lantern hammer cold chisel and screw driver before apprehension. He gave the name Williams but refused to identify. Taken before Mayor Whitfield Williams waives examination and will be held for the grand jury in January. Citizens pleased at capture though criticism arose over watchman pay. Losses this season would have been heavy for the storekeeper Roebe and Smith.
The Home Guards of the World meet tonight in regular session at Albernian Inn at 8 oclock to elect officers for the ensuing year and initiate a large class of candidates. A special program of music recitations and talks will be included.
A court grants an injunction against Sit Ice Company at Grand Island as Claus Euehl and Grand Island Park Company seek to use a water stretch for a skating rink. Plaintiffs claim government fencing and Sit Ice action would impede their planned skating area and structures.
Arton Beuthies was examined at the court house in connection with the Dixon bank case before Referee Helmick. Garfield Beuthies testified about Dixon bank collections through the New Liberty bank while Arnold Beuthien answered about notes he signed. Deputy clerk Harry J. Farland, trustee of the Dixon bank, prepared a standing of the ix bank versus the New Labenry bank. Proceedings paused near noon. hearing set for 10 o’clock Friday morning.
Lawyers for the estate of John Mitz request assistance from Mesaislicke and Fiche to locate heirs. A brother of four sisters is thought to live in Davenport and Frank Mitz, formerly employed at the harness shops, is said to reside at 13 Unhorn.
Davenport basebt manager Hayes reports the Missouri Valley League will be renamed the Western Association. Evansville Illinois, once in the Three-I circuit and now in the Central league, lists splewine players for the next season: J.T. Brennan, Chris McCafferty, William Thum, Cland Gouzie, Godwin Olsen, W.B. Clements.
Des Moines Dec 14 The state railroad commission promulgated an order requiring the Great Western and Northwestern railroads to post flagmen at two dangerous crossings in Carroll after a complaint by M. Carson and others. The decision affirms independent city council power over crossings and permits individuals to directly petition the railroad commission for dangerous grade crossings, with orders to employ flagmen in smaller towns to protect pedestrians.
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