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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1904

Page

2

Coal sales to Russia draw European protest in London

The piece argues that Welsh steam coal supplied to the Russian Baltic fleet provoked strong protests from Baron Sagimatsu and Viscount Hayashi. It notes neutrality obligations, Japan’s stance, and Britain’s trials in stopping indirect exports, while recounting social scenes of Mme Rejane’s visit and reflections on work and Roosevelt.

Russia London Sagimatsu Viscount Hayashi Far East Europe Supematsu Lord Lansdowne Chamber of Shipping Japan

Rostand a Witness and a Newborn Registration Tale

In Chicago Tribune style notes Rostand is asked to write his name as a witness during a newborn registration in the country. The official, a cautious idle man, asks Rostand to spell his name and jokes that if he cannot write, he can take a crowd.

Chicago Telbane Henry Chisago Tribune M. Rostand Kour Yorauan 2 French Academy Offosa

Koch Indicted for Murder in New Ulm

New Ulm Minnesota December 19 grand jury returns first degree murder indictment against Dr G R Koch for killing Dr L A Gebhardt on November 1 The case hinges on handwriting on a poisoned bottle label and a Chicago handwriting expert will testify The defendant’s hand injury and other testimony are noted as factors in the forthcoming arraignment

New Ulm Minn G. R. Koch L. A. Gebhardt Koch J. H. Bucie Hanaka Herald Gebhardt Chicago Grand Jury Buxts Necisea Joseph H. Vogel The State University Jimmy Asa P. Brook Dr. Koch

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Promotes Safe Cure

Warns against using catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and overall health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from BF J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, claiming no mercury and internal action on blood and mucous membranes. Includes note to verify genuine product and testimonials, with doctors selling and price per bottle.

Hall BF. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio BP. J. Cheney & Co Teke Hall

Basketball at Coe College Opens Practice in new gymnasium

In Cedar Rapids, Coe College begins basketball workouts as the gymnasium opens. Twenty five men respond to the first call led by captain Carl Steinke, with Hawley and Luberger no longer on the squad but several returners from last year remain. A strong schedule includes State University Guynell Upper Town Lenox Western Lombard. The first game is set for the home grounds January 34.

Cedar Rapids Dee Coe Carl Steinke Luberger Ames Hawley State University Guynell Upper Town Lenox Western Lombarding Grownds

Creditors Victors In Court Over Valuables Stored

Milwaukee December 19 The Royal Leaft company of Chicago trustee for Marella Kantz bankrupt won its suit against Ana Karte and Martha Paterson Anza Kantz was found guilty of aiding her brother to cheat his creditors and $15000 in cash and valuables given by Mrs Saraly Kaste for safekeeping were ordered turned over to the creditors.

Wilwaukee Wis Royal Least Company of Chicago Marella Kantz Ana Karte Martha Paterson Anza Kantz Saraly Kaste Milwaukee

Dark Imagery on Gold and Nature in Miller Poem

Vivid lines lament wealth and greed as towers and markets imperil forests and stars. The speaker condemns endless talk of gold while nature suffers, using stark images of broken cliffs, crimson stains, frozen ghosts, and raging seas to warn of moral decay.

Norman Joaquin Miller

Seguin case ends abruptly amid defense verdict

Seguin, an ex priest, claimed $50,000 damages for alleged assaults in Dike, Iowa, in 1908. After four prosecution witnesses, the court directed a verdict for the defense and costs were charged to Seguin’s side. The defendant dismissed his claim without prejudice. Seguin and family left for Amboy, Minnesota.

Grundy Genter Seguin Vetig Beguin Amboy Minn Dilio Dike

House sale pledge blocked by Iowa College board

Grinnell Iowa December 19 A proposed fund raising plan by P Kirkpatrick to sell his house for Grinnell College backing by a popular subscription has been halted by the college board. President Dan F Bradley and secretary H A Robbins state the college does not authorize or approve such solicitation.

Grinnell P. Kirkpatrick Grinnell College Tristéesa Kirkpatrick Bradley PB. Kirkpatrick Iown College Colle Dan F. Bradley Iowa College H. A. Robbinds

Whisky in Flames Sparks Rescue After Pocket Bottle

In Traer Iowa a man nearly burned after lighting a match while intoxicated. He pocketed a bottle of whisky which broke when he fell, soaking his clothes. Fire caught, witnesses helped him into a blanket and he was taken to a doctor for treatment.

Traer Eman

Startling evidence fills records for King's New Discovery

Testimonies rapidly arrive claiming Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds is unequaled. A Virginia man from Renterville T J McFarland says bronchitis of three years vanished after using the remedy. It also helps throat and lung troubles including pneumonia and grip. Free trial sizes offered by Frank Nadler Druggist with a guaranteed price.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Renterville Frank Nadler

Justice Hooker Report Delayed By Bar Association

Albany N Y Dec 1 The gri¢u lee committee of the New York State Bar association met in executive session and reviewed the report of its subcommittee on accusations against Supreme Court Justice Warren B Hooker of Fredonia The committee will report to the association in January The accusations concerned Hookers conduct in postal appointments at Fredonia and Dunkirk and in connection with ownership and rental votes at the Dunkirk post office

Albany N.c New York State Bar Association Supreme Cort Warren B. Hooker Fredonia Qoctrantions Hooker Dunkirk Owmersiin Rental

Stockholders Meeting Dates From Davenport Banks

A bulk notice itemizes annual stockholders meetings for Davenport institutions. Dates include January 2 1905 for Merchants and Mechanics Loan Building & Savings. January 9 1905 for Davenport Savings Bank and Davenport Trust Company. January 10 1905 for Citizens National Bank. January 11 1905 for Union Savings Bank. January 3 1905 for German Savings Bank. January 9 1905 for Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank. Polls run during set morning or afternoon hours.

Merchants and Mechan~ies’ Loan, Bullding & Savings Association Davenport Town Joseph Ochs The Union Savings Bank of Hi. Bartemseyer W. Heupr First National Bank Arto Anthony Burdick GEO, Hoehn Davenport Savings Bank of Second and Main Streets A. Burdick Shnry G.scruck Coahier German Savings Bank Jens Lorenzen Chas. N. Voss Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Savings Bank Nhne Harrizon Street Claus Stoltenberg Julius GC. Hasler

Court Orders Shares Sold in New Haven Case

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled the New York and New Haven Railroad is entitled to possession of two outstanding shares of the old New Haven Derby stock held by Chicagoan Charles K. Offield, with payment of a reasonable sum. Offield resisted sale, demanding a price the company would not meet, and the dispute centered on the two remaining shares.

Chicago N. x Supreme Court of Connecticut Today New York Offield Auit Gordi

Little Girl Appeals to Mayor to Find Father

Twelve year old Maggie Berry of San Francisco pleads with Skagway Mayor Keller to locate her father James Berry, a Yukon river steamer marine fireman who stowed away on the Charles Nelson and left money and work unseen. Maggie reports two younger sisters and a sick mother, asking for help to send Christmas funds.

San Francisco Dasple Herry Charles Nelson Skagway Marine Mayor Keller Deer Miarime James Berry Addes Maggie Berry

Driven to Desperation at Out of Way Home

In a remote dwelling a family endures hardship amid danger from burns, cuts, and wounds. A remedy offered is Bucden's Arnica Salve, claimed as the best on earth, available at Frank Nadler's Drug Store.

Bucden Frank Nadler Deng

Miss Watson Near Injury in Augusta Fire

Agnes Watson daughter of Thomas G Watson of Harrowly narrowly escaped serious burns at a reception for P D Jorwkan. She stood before an open grate when her gown caught fire. flames were smothered by a blanket and the garment removed.

Augusta Dee Agnes Watson Thomas G. Watson P. D. Jorwkan

Milwaukee coal dealers linked to price fix in 2 years

Milwaukee officials of the Isiauis & Wisconsin Retail Car Dealers association faced conspiracy charges for coal price rises two years ago. Attorney W B Packard reported the case should soon be resolved to the satisfaction of the association. President L W Thompson said Milwaukee is rapidly outstripping Chicago as a coal shipping center.

Milwaukee Wis Isiauis & Wisconsin Retail Car Dealers’ Association W. B. Packard Packard L. W. Thompson Chicago

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