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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1904

Page

4

Woman Captures Suspect After Double Attacks in Manchest er

Mrs Henry Hower of North Manchester reported two recent assaults on November 10 and December 12. She held a disguise wearing man at gunpoint after he claimed to apologize. suspect Weber Hare, a local youth, waived examination and was bound over to the grand jury in 1000 dollars.

Indianapolis Ind Henry Hower North Manchester Hower Woodshed Ted Crossfielde Berdil Webert Hare

Mayor Defies Court In Sheridan Water Bond Ruling

Holbrook readers note a Sheridan court mandamus ordering mayor Die Enderfer, Clerk Hoop, Councilman Katu and others to sign $75,000 water project bonds held by First National Bank of Chicago by December 26. The mayor vows jail rather than sign, with contempt possible for other officers.

Sheridan Wyo Dieenderfer Hoop Katu First Natings Bank of Chicago

Early Start for Michigan Football Squads in 1905

Michigan holds a training session with the lesbo reserves all-freshman squad and candidates for next fall. Coach Yost urges scholars to maintain grades and recommends promising prep athletes. Captain Heston receives a gold watch as a rare tribute amid praise for conduct and sportsmanship. Plane Humphrey jewelers advertise in the report.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Lesbo Yost Baird Keene Fitzpatrick Mudie Shields Heston

Fire destroys large Catholic church in Morris

A major fire in Morris on December 22 devastated the city’s Roman Catholic church begun in 1867, with flames starting in the basement by the furnace and sweeping brick walls as townspeople led by Rev. Father Mahan saved a few pictures and arusses while the structure valued at $20,000 burned.

Morris Father Mahan

Cedar County Farmers Meet in West Branch

West Branch Iowa December 22 The Cedar County Farmers institute will convene here and meet the next day in a flourishing organization. H B Bartley serves as president J Compton as vice president and W H Erb as secretary and treasurer. A large attendance is expected.

West Branch Cedar County Farmers’ Institute H. BP. Bartley J. Compton W. H. Erb

Santiago War Drama Cast Set At Davenport High

Turner high school's Davenport unit unveils the Athene an Society's cast for Santiago a war drama to be staged in late January or early February. The production features Captain Oscar Huston Lieutenant Fisk and other named roles with an American hero and Spanish villain, under Fritz Singer's direction. A student debate and declamation follow the cast list during the society meeting at the high school.

Davenport High School Wen Santiago Fritz Singer Misses Emeis Bess Hender Anna Kelley Oscar Huston Fisk U. S. Asepereceraey Sonra Harry Hysinger UL. Gristabal Milton Mary Nise Ence Ernest Paters Herbert Bixby Emer Walton Walter Voss Philip Basset Ateegreeserste Frank Frank Brg Tdeverly Brown Seees June O'Meara Cornelius Dwyer U.S John Rosa Antoneo Carlos Leon Wills Curtis Fuller Charles Phillis Seaeeve Avable Gilchrist Harry Lucas Walton Walter B. Walton Bess Hendler Sobel Carlos Alice Emergs Bess Waltons Athenian Society John Ross United Sites Navy William Brown Edwin Bettendorf Serbert ‘Koehler Charles AceCuns Lynott Gilbert Jose Sambo S. A. Juan Monti S.A. Sornande D. Ls

Fort Dodge Resident Dies After Pneumonia

Fort Dodge Indiana scene: John Dee a longtime West Fort Dodge resident, aged 42, dies this week from pneumonia. Born in Sweden, he was among the town’s best known locals.

Fort Dodge Dee John West Fort Dodge

Hotel Wall Crushes Rooming House. Death Toll

In Minneapolis a high wall blown over by wind collapsed the Crocker hotel area, killing Saren men and We Waliin Wert and injuring six others. The wall from the D. H. Peck Building at Fifth Street caused the disaster, with a hospital response and investigation promised. Several named dead and injured, including workers and residents, are listed. debris trapped a worker who died after singing in his native Sweden. Also notes a journalism lecture in Lawrence, Kansas by B. B. Herbert of Chicago, plus local jewelry ads and listings.

Mineapalis Saren Waliin the Crocker D. H. Peck Fifth Street Houghton Anderson Tans Ivery Braa William Emmerson Hamilton James Kenyon C. M Lulyblade Murray Jennie Violet Joseph Poe Goyer Frank Crocker Willie Hannah Smith Claries Williams Evelyn Belmont Hotel Anna McNevins Hans Anderson Sweden

Lawsuit over Kenosha boodle franchise in U S court

Patrick F Hayes of Chicago files suit in Milwaukee federal court seeking 500000 from Bion J Arnold and the Kenosha Electric Railway Company. Hayes, promoter of the boodle electric railway plan, alleges damages after the state Supreme Court voided the franchise and the company refused promoter pay.

Kenosha Wis Patrick F. Hayes Chicago Gustav L. Claussen United States Court of Milwaue Kee Bion J. Arnold Kenosha Electric Railway Company Haynes

Fire Destroyed Beloit Factory Amid Workday Blaze

A Beloit Wisconsin fire destroyed most of the John Thompson and Song manufacturing plant Tuesday evening as workers struggled to escape. The loss is estimated near $100,000. The report mentions other Beloit plants and a furniture dealer, with weathered oak furniture advertised locally.

Beloit Wis Dee John Thompson & Song Manufacturing Thomaans Sanlty

Knox College Student Earns Spot in Hamilton Oratorical Contest

Ralph Chase of Knox College earns a place in the Chicago debate on Alexander Hamilton. Contestants include Universities of Chicago, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, and Knox. Knox previously won second prize last year.

Galesburg Alexander Hamilton Ralph Chase Knox College Hag Hamilton Earth Chicago Minnesota Iowa Michigan Knox Wilege Knox

Judge sentences nephew to 25 years for manslaughter

Nevin Mississippi December 22 judge Cochran old and pale sentenced his nephew Daniel Moore to prison for twenty five years. Moore was convicted of manslaughter for killing a friend in a quarrel over a gift.

Nevin Miss Cochran Daniel Moore Moore

Bull's Eye Star in Eclipse Reported in Fittsburg

In Fittsburg on December 22 Prof. J A Brashear of Allegheny described an unusual astronomical event the occultation of the star known as the Bull's Eye by the moon. The spectacle lasted 27 minutes 56 seconds after midnight and was observed with field glasses as the moon moved in front of the star.

Fittsburg J. A. Brashear Allegheny Alpty Pavel

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J. H. Schaefer Harrison ST Davenports Best Grocery NUTS Eas Turkeys Schaefer Davenport Hall & Martin Brady Street Holbrook Chicago Bank Plane & Humphrey West Second Street Cedar CO. Farmers Meet JOENS WKJ Mallaeaaa Dadmamam Laraaa MMA Kabe Turner THE Athenahan Society B. B. Herbert School of T. Shillington Riedesla South Africa Herald Sidltad EH. L Plank & Humphii Jewelers Second Street Kenosha Street Railway Nowak Harrison Street Oxford Silberstein Bros One-Price Clothing House Second St
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