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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
7
In Zanesville Ohio on December 22 farmers across Maskingum Noble and Guernsey counties sell their stock due to a water famine. Some drive cattle to open streams and haul water for hogs and horses while residents melt snow in base kettles to fill their Osterns. A seven inch cover remains as a quick thaw could ease distress.
New York December 21 The famed spite house at Lexington Avenue and Second Street is undergoing remodel to remove peculiar features. Built about 22 years ago by Tate Ind Tachardson, it spurred litigation over offers and ownership. The plan adds six stores on the first floor with a new spired structure supported by piers while preserving upper floors as a single dwelling. estimated cost is 18000 dollars.
Washington reports that troops in Mindanao have spent most of the year quelling armed bands and enforcing laws amid resistance, especially against slavery prohibition. Ali’s band remains openly hostile, with Moros chased through lakeside regions as expeditions continue. police work and constabulary duties expected to persist.
Walter Shaw, a Keokuk post office mailing clerk, faced a Monday morning preliminary examination before United States Commissioner W J Roberts on charges of rifling letters sent through the government mails. Shaw was held to the federal grand jury in $1,000 bail, which he has not yet furnished, with DP Miller assisting in his defense alongside Theodore Graf.
New York court hears case brought by Anton Fuerst director of a band against the Musical Mutual Protective Union seeking recovery of $120 paid under protest. Fuerst says fines levied on band members for playing for less than union rates were unlawful. The union asserts fines complied with by laws, leader liable for employing underpaid players. Decision reserved.
The Sing Sing prison faces a major upgrade as authorities plan to abandon the old complex and expand with wider cells for better light and ventilation. About 1,200 to 1,409 convicts will be housed as the death house enlargements begin March 1 and finish by May 1, with executions then moved to Sing Sing from elsewhere.
A Nevada millionaire, Wark, sues Mrs Blyrtle Hathies for $10,000 alleging she refused to marry him after several summer meetings. The case, filed Monday, has caused local sensation. The defendant is about 60, a widow, and Hathies is a domestic employed by Kirk Dore.
A criminal case set for next week involves Juste M. Fi La Roche of Colingdale charged with extortion and taking a fee beyond lawful limits for official duties. Mitchell Lewis and a gypsy bridegroom family are tied to a marriage dispute where a $2,000 bride price was paid and later restitution sought. La Roche allegedly charged $480 for services connected to recovering the money, while the legal maximum cited is $20.
Fresh testimony pours in claiming Dr King s New Discovery cures consumption coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles. A Virginia user says three years of bronchitis vanished after a few bottles. The remedy, guaranteed by Frank Nadler druggist, offers trial free and regular sizes at 50 cents and 1 09.
Chlereo Illinois December 29 Judge Marcus Kavanaugh formerly of Des Moines was elected chief Justice of the Superior Court in this state by the panel of judges. The chief justice is chosen from among judges who have the shortest remaining terms to serve on the bench. The candidates named included Judge Teiver Naugh McEwen and Gary Setethi. Mrs Austin's buckwheat cakes offer a quick rising, crispy outcome and are promoted by grocers.
New York December 21 The Ann Eliza Partridge property on Bound Street was sold after a friendly suit by Charles H Ward against Mary T G Ward. The 2 Bond Street residence, kept closed thirty years, was the centerpiece of the sale. Partridge refused marriage to her cousin Henry Ward, who left the house with belongings to her. She died in 1903 at 83, after which the ten rooms were opened.
Washington reports President Roosevelt and Secretary Hoy will not act on Miss Ellen Stone's indemnity claim against Turkey. State department deems the claim futile and closed. Officials say Turks justify nonrecognition due to ransom paid and abduction on Bulgarian soil. Stone was abducted three years ago by Bulgarian brigands and ransom raised by popular subscription.
An advertisement claims Dr Kingy New Life can ease a throbbing headache and nervous complaints by building up pure blood. It urges sufferers to try the remedy at 25 cents, with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Frank Nadler, Druggist.
The new $150,000 federal building in Joplin Missouri is complete. The U S court will be housed there and a display shows 45 sideboards at Volbroal's price list.
The Annis meeting of the stockholders of the Marchants and Media fes Loan Buildlog & Savings assortment of Davenport for the election of the board of directors will be held Monday July 2 1903 at the office of secretary 126 Mary Street Polls open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Joseph Ochs secretary.
Multiple Davenport banks advertise annual stockholders meetings to elect boards of directors. Notices specify dates in January 1905 or 1903 with differing poll hours and bank offices, listing presidents and cashiers.
Four men were killed in a boiler explosion at the sawmill of BOP Retline near Rohrsburg in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. The active crew of the BOW was affected and the cause remains unknown.
Guthrie O T Des 2 J A Willoughby receiver for the Capital National Bank announced payment day for the 20 percent dividend in favor of depositors. About 175 checks were cashed and no tardy payments remain. The federal grand jury opened an investigation into the Capital National Bank failure with several witnesses examined and ongoing tomorrow. Judge Eaton of Kansas City reviewed evidence with Receiver Willoughby’s team against City National Bank of Kansas City for 30000. Eaton departed for Kansas City with C B Ames, Willoughby’s counsel. trial to be held there today.
Nickel Plate announces round trip holiday fares from Chicago to Buffalo for December 25 26 1904 and January 1 2 1905 with return January 4 1905. Three through express trains daily to major eastern points with dining and sleeping cars. fares vary from 4 to 1 00. No extra fare. Chicago depot at Van Buren and LaSalle. ticket offices at Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Information from General Agent John Calzhan Adams Street Room 298.
A severe storm along Portugal's northern coast leaves many dead. Reports indicate eighteen fishermen drowned at Figueira da Foz and six hundred six rendered destitute. A Mondego river ferry capsized with fourteen drownings near Coimbra. Near Oporto five boats sank with five fatalities.
Annual stockholders meeting of the Farmers' & Mechanics' Savings Bank of Davenport Iowa will elect nine directors for the ensuing year. The meeting is at the bank office on 2 Street Monday January hours from 2 to 4 PM. President Claus Sloitenberg Julius Gc Habler listed.
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