Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Tri City Star in Davenport, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

8

St Marys Society presents church concert program

The young women of St Marys church host a Friday evening program at St Marys School Hall featuring a chorus and solo performances. Selections include Schumann Liszt pieces, vocal duets, piano solos, and a pantomime. Performers include Miss McChest Guerts Walsh Geerts Burns OBrien Mullins and others.

St. Mary's Church St. Mary's School Hall McC Hest C._Guerts Spring Fiow Schumann M. G. Burns Thredneedie Street E Walsh A. A. Roggers B. Rey Batha Kremser Saldat M. E. Geerts S. Obriez Lark E Burns M. Walsh K. Walsh Pappillon Gileg B. AL McCullough M. C. Homes O.e.-Seseeeeeey Gottschalk M_ A. Frenier Barnlett E. Mullins M. Coen M. Gurron Gwhalen M. Burns B. Kraft L. Martinelli Pinna M. CG. Geerts C. Kraft Camipapa CG Homes A. Sullivan A. O'Brien Geerts Richard M. Ryan J. Coons Rombant O'Brien Sullivan M_ C. Homes Galen M. E. Burns M. Toohey Ghorus Baranrelle Nichol Miss Sullivan Accompiert Bisa Geerts Mayerbeer Hark Hark Lynes

Visiting Nurse Reports On Work Of Month

At the monthly meeting of the Visiting Nurses association held yesterday at Mrs T D Lees, the visiting nurse reported sixteen patients cared for and 125 visits made during the period November 17 to December 15. Cases attended were for several doctors.

Visiting Nurses’ Association T. D. Lee Barewald Lanwank McCowen Porter Glenn Higley

Donations to Baptist church supply closet noted

Donations to the supply closet were received from Mrs Clunt Mrs Hawley Miss Gould and the King's Daughters circle at the Baptist church along with other contributors whose names accompany the note.

Rudolph Crawford Clunt Hawley Gould King’s Daughters The Baptist Church

Le Claire Young People Plan Christmas Party

Prominent Le Claire youths organize a Christmas party to be held at the Auditorium on Monday evening. Blocher’s orchestra of five pieces will provide music and refreshments will be served. Committee members include H T Lafrenz L M Nesbitt T B Kennedy GW Bissie JE Sutter H Zuber RA Moore BD McSall ER Davis J A Merer and H Johnson.

Auditorum le Clare Blocher H T Lafrenz L M. Nesbitt T. B. Kennedy GW Bissie JE. Sutter

Miss Dwyer Hosts Six Hundred Club Event

Miss Emily Dwyer hosted the Six Hundred club at her home on Tenth and Farnam last evening. Ginque was played. Frank McDerayl won the first gentlemans prize and Ethel Moore won the first ladies prize. Consolation prizes went to Miss Mary Helligan and Walter Lydon. refreshments followed with music and singing.

Emily Dwyer Tenth Farnam Streets Frank McDerayl Ethel Moore Mary Helligan Walter Lydon

United States History Club Meeting Highlights

The United States History club met with Mrs. L. BL Morrow at 2122 Farnam Street. Miss Jenne Munroe presented a paper on The French and Indian War. Refreshments were served as attendees enjoyed the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. H.S. Boudinot. An annual sale and bazaar is planned with a supper at Shriner's hall on Saturday, Dec. 17.

United States History Club Shriner's Hall Masonic Temple

Postal Clerk Sues Railroad for 15000 Damages

Charles Brothers of Des Moines Iowa files a district court suit against Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway alleging he was injured while traveling in a small car pulled by the defendant. A violent stumble hurled him to the floor ending with a broken spinal column and permanent injuries. He seeks thirteen thousand five hundred dollars in damages.

Des Moines Charles Brothers Aty Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Tailroad Company Dee Hs Waa Ao Wilk

Des Moines Laundry Promoter Praises Dress Finish

Mr F C Becker superintendent of the Des Moines laundry extols the finishing of garments in Des Moines. He boasts glossy shirt fronts collars and cuffs with ceruloid appearance and claims many new customers are flocking to the plant as quality work is personally inspected before delivery. He hints at aggressive hiring to meet demand.

Des Maines F. C. Becker Hecker Des Malies Aynng Tong Iiast Iista

Patti Sings for Red Cross in St Petersburg

Mme Patti stage farewell concert in St Petersburg raised over 300 for the Red Cross under Grand Duchess Maria auspices. Wealthy seats included Emperor Biehoing and Tunis capital elites. diplomatic corps attended. Patti received a standing ovation.

St Petersburg Mme Fatti Red Cross Society Maria Pukovna Emperor Biehoing Spencer Dddr Mme Patti Erin

Rudolph Case Transfer Sparks Possible Delay Ruling

Federal City reports the Supreme Court division sustained a motion to transfer the murder case of William Rudolph to the Bang court. Rudolph was sentenced to January 13, and the court may act at its next call, potentially granting further relief if no action is taken.

Federson City Supreme Court William Rudolph Bang Rudolph Bao

Spanish cabinet resigns over military reforms crisis

Madrid reports the entire cabinet has resigned due to disagreements over military reforms and the king's refusal to confirm nominations. Senor Maura and former Premier Azcar gu have declined the task of reorganizing government.

Madrid Mili Senor Maura Azcar Hou

Beuthien Gives Details On Personal Loan To Cleveland Amusement Company

The Beuthien case opened with Arnold Beuthien testifying before Referee Helmick about loans totaling between twenty one thousand and twenty six thousand dollars to the Cleveland Amusement Company of Chicago. The company, incorporated in South Dakota, owns a renovated building in Chicago and operates as an opera house. President Mr Cleveland had lent about three thousand dollars. Beuthien himself loaned substantial funds, while James Adept provided a curatorial letter asserting no stock ownership. Further proceedings hinge on bank condition reports expected around mid month.

Arnold Beuthien Helmick Uconveri Cleveland Anuy Chirag Sottit Dachota Heme Chicago Cleveland Beathien ONO James Adept Bentley Harry Jo McFarland West Liberty Bank Dixon Bank

Jack the Hugger Insanity Hearing Before Court

County physician Dr. E C Barewald reports C P Johnson alias Jack the Huger is charged with insanity. Prisoners fear him as self harm threats cause terror in jail until separated. Hearing set for Lanmrow at Lovelurk on the thirteenth.

E. C. Barewald Toway C P Johnson Jack Sant Fhat Johnson Lanmrow L Ovelurk

Lawson Meets Greene In Boston Office Talk Turns Peaceful

In Boston on December 1, Colonel Greene met Thomas W. Lawson in Lawson's office for a discussion. The meeting remained entirely peaceful and conducted without incident.

Lawson Greene Boston Dev Colonel Greene Thomas W. Lawson

Russians Escape From Port Arthur in Safety

Chs Foo reported December 16 that seven Russians escaped Port Arthur with despatches for the Russian government and reached their destination in safety.

Port Arthur

Murder Case Opens as Grand Jury Probes Death of Dr Koch

The Grand Jury in Ula Minnesota opened its inquiry into the murder of Dr Gebbdhart. Dr Koeh, charged with the crime, is linked by the hammer found at the Koch homestead where Koch resided. Editor Alan Brooks testified that the crime was not committed by Hoeh but noted the notes paid to Koch’s brother-in-law.

New Ula Minn Dee 16 Gebbhardt RiKoeh Bet Eidgar Ding Jer Koch Alan Brooks Dr. Hoeh Bue Nawnspaper Br. Koch

Suit Over Alleged Broken Mining Stock Contract

John V. Le Moyne of Haltmere Maryland sues Chester B. Kennan of Milwaukee for 30004 alleging a stock deal breach. Le Moyne paid 26000 for mining stock and claims an agreement required Kennan to buy it back at the same price when Le Moyne wished to dispose. Kennan allegedly refused to honor the contract.

Chicago John V. Lee Moyns Haltlmere Chester B. Kennan Milwukee LeMoyne Kennan Kenan

Ed Patten Held On An Old Charge

Ed Patten was arrested in Diven pore today by Detective Peers on an old Rock Island dispute. Three years ago he fought with police, drew a gun, fled Davenport toward the West, and was pursued. He claimed he aimed to sneak back to Rocksland to kill his mother. the old charge remains valid.

Ed Patten Divenpore Peers Patten Rock Island Davenport Rocksland

Dead Cat In Lap Foreshadows Asphyxiation Case

Anna W Krause, aged about 93, was found dead at 72 Wallace Street Philadelphia. Gas from a radiator filled the room and a large black cat lay on her lap, believed suffocated. Oliver J Kulp discovered the scene and reported the room smelled of gas. An examination found death occurred several hours earlier. Relatives in Pottstown are being sought.

Philadelphia Reese Anna W. Krause Wallace Street Oliver J. Kulp Ing Pottstown

Logic machine at UC Berkeley demonstrates syllogism answers

Berkeley Dec 16 A logic machine developed by Dr Charles H. Rieber of the University of California assists in solving syllogistic propositions. The device resembles an adding machine and uses circles and electric lights to display all correct formulas when proper keys are pressed, reducing error.

Berkeley Cal Claries H. Rieber Jpg California

Whips Pupil Kills Father at Magnam High School

In Mangum Mississippi a teacher, Prof J B Woodward, shot a student after a prior whipping and fight over disciplinary actions. The pupil Mangum was shot in the head. Woodward was also shot and is recovering under guard at his residence.

J. BE Woodtrard Magar Woodwanl Mangum Witlh Woolard Inter Woodward Slimier

Scholarships for Negro Students Founded in Memory of Col Shure

Mrs Fraves C Barlow will establish twelve $1,000 scholarships at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School in memory of her brother Col Robert Gould Shure who commanded a Negro regiment in the Civil War. The announcement was made last night in Boston.

Boston Der Booker TF Theserty Fraves C. Barlow Tuskages Normal and Industral School Robert Gould Shure Washington Severa

Man slashes his throat after cursing wife in crowded court

In Salt Lake City on December 16 J W Carroll cursed his wife who had just left a wines stand with a tale of cruelties. He drew a razor from his sleeve and cut his throat from ear to ear, dying as the crowd watched in the courtroom.

Salt Lake City J W Carroll

Murdered Woman Found in Home Near Agency Mo

Farm man G W Gray and his son returned from the field to find Mrs. Gray dead in a pool of blood with throat cut and hands tied behind her. Neighbors reported a man seen near the road 10 miles away. authorities spread a search as a suspect is sought. The murder is believed to have occurred shortly before discovery. Old Home Jerusalem has over

Agency G W Gray Here Gore Han New Weir Omee

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Hoyt John Hoyt Piano CO West Third St James Pickens Davenport, Ia ST. Mary’s LE Claire Miss Dwyer SIX Hundred Rocks Island Road Patti RED Cross St. Petersburg Aldof Bone Beuthien Cleveland Amusement Company Court House Jack the Hugger Hin DR. Koch New Ulm Gebhardt Cor, Second Harrison Simon & Landauer Sen Boy Yorkshire Jerusalem R. Tennebom Fourteenth Harrison Streets
Search Courier

Search the Tri City Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Tri City Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication