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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
6
Railway notices detail train arrivals and departures from Davenport to major western cities and Chicago routes. Information covers timetables, through sleepers, parlor cars, and dining services on Nos 3 4 5 6 and other connections, with station details at Davenport and Chicago depots and booking offices.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous station names and times, mentioning DeWitt Maquoketa Ottum Sioux Omaha and Savanna Savanna Bevenua Savania, with references to Daily trains except Sunday and times around 5:5 am 9-9 pm. The text is garbled and incompletely readable.
In St Petersburg on December 15 Captain Claude Why is arrested for criticizing the admiralty and Grand Duke Alexis. A court martial is demanded on grounds of distorted facts claiming 21 suiin on his honor. Cronstadt reports Lieutenant De Urtion also under arrest for involvement in a newspaper campaign against admiralty officials.
Nickel Plate Road offers excursion fares between Chicago and Budelo with sale dates December 25 26 1904 and January 1 2 1903. Return by January 4 1995. Three daily through expresses. Includes sleeping cars and dining cars with prices from 3bc to 100. Trains depart from LaSalle Street Station Chicago City ticket offices and Auditorium Annex. General agent John Y Caishun at 118 Adams St Room 298 for details.
Official notices warn that Davenport city commissioners report on a South Street opening from Division to Fejervary Park. Objections due at regular council meeting December 1901, otherwise report and assessments will be confirmed. Property description in Scott County is provided. Edward Collins, City Clerk, Davenport IA.
Markets remain steady with livestock prices firm though weak on hogs and grain futures little moved. Minnesota flour and produce show slight declines in some items while butter cheese eggs and vegetables stay largely unchanged amid steady wholesale and retail quotes across grains and meats reflecting cautious demand and ample supply.
Crownt of Christmas and New Year travel sale by the C R I & P offers round trip fares of one and one third from March 24 1901 to January 24 1905 with return by a specified date. Tickets available at City office Brady street and Depot ticket office corner Pith and Mala.
Berlin critics led by Siegfried Lilienthal warn that Morgan's U S plan to acquire European artworks endangers art heritage. They gathered opinions from Ricci Joris Bode Cafu Ventury Benture and others urging international safeguards to stop further artworks from leaving Europe for America.
Portland exhibition planners revise space and premiums after the International Live Stock Association meeting in Chicago spurring breeders nationwide to plan sending top herds to Portland. Premiums rise from 40 to 55 900 and exposure space for cattle is under reconsideration.
A remote settlement reports a desperate incident where a family of two adults and ten children suffered injuries from a fire accident. Bucklen’s Armorial Medicine is advertised at Jer’s Drug Store as a remedy for burns cuts wounds and ulcers.
The American pilgrimage led by Rt. Rev. Charles B. McDonnell visited the pope in Clementine Hall. McDonnell presented the Brooklyn diocese Peter's Pence of 5000 dollars, and Monsignor John L Barrett gave 2000 dollars from the priests. The pope expressed gratitude, blessed the pilgrims and their families, and granted permission to enact the papal blessing on their rings.
Venice dispatch reports engineers Manfred and Marangoni warn St Mark's Basilica foundations are bending cracking walls sinking and ceilings risk collapse. They urge immediate scaffolding and a thorough restoration including foundation repairs to prevent a total failure.
A Clark Jewel gas stove or range advertised for sale. The ad notes the stove is quick to prepare meals, ready in minutes, and suitable for morning use. Serial or pricing details are incomplete in the readable text.
In a Polk county case Frances B. Kemp et al v City of Des Moines the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that municipalities may modify sidewalks and street grades despite preserving shade trees. Justice Weaver noted property owners have a stake in trees but cities must balance public works with reasonable care to protect trees, offering potential remedies if done prudently.
Davenport Gas and Electric Co advertises services at 310 Brady Street with two phone numbers. Local utility shop promotes contact options for electrical services and gas work.
An advertisement touts Dr Eilis's New Life Pills promising rapid relief for sick and nervous headaches. It asserts many have found cure, claims to restore energy and blood strength, and offers a 25 cent price with money back if not cured, sold by Frank Nadler, Drugsist.
Portland, Dec. 15. Attorneys for A. D. Pater and co-defendants argued before the U S district court that arrest of judgment should seal the case after a previous verdict of guilty on all counts. They contend a second trial for the same offense may occur as the government concedes similar instances but asserts a new conspiracy arose with the acquisition of the subject of the test trial.
A girl lost part of her scalp today when her hair was caught in a revolving shaft in Sterling. A brief report notes the incident occurred at a local facility and an investigation is expected to determine fault and safety lapses.
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