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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1904
Page
5
An attack occurred in an alley near Schroeder’s meat market as three men fired three shots at a police judge. Witnesses recalled hearing a noise, seeing three men flee, and police pursued but details remain scarce. The incident prompted a police inquiry and a search for suspects.
Herman Tasper, city dog catcher, shot John Gibson at Gibson’s Davenport home on Front and Brown streets during a tax dispute over a dog. Gibson and Tasper offered conflicting accounts with Tasper claiming self defense after Gibson allegedly refused to pay the tax and attacked him with a knife. Authorities await further details as the case develops with potential fatal outcomes still unsure.
Pondmaster Brysol states a Christmas day delivery window will open for general delivery. Carriers will operate to ensure mail reaches customers on the holiday.
Local shoe retailers announce imminent closures as financial adjustments reshape the market. Unclear details point to broader economic pressures affecting inventory and store viability across multiple outlets.
Officers for Modern Woodmen camp are described in a damaged notice with garbled wording. The fragment references camp officers and potential reappointments, but the legible portion provides no clear names or dates. Further readable lines are needed to confirm specific individuals and positions.
Officers elected by the Davenfor resort were reported amid garbled text. The fragmentary note references officials and a clerical tone, with uncertain details about names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a holiday poem about snow, stars, sleigh bells, mistletoe and angels. It mentions Jovenex, gold tomorrow, stockings hung, wind of the north, and peace and good will as a dreamlike seasonal journey.
Davenport clinched a victory in a chaotic race setup with unclear details. The report mentions names like Voss and Valer and elements such as baskets and a score 50.70, but the fragmentary text limits precise outcomes.
Program notes outline Prof Otto's concert Sunday 14 featuring Christmas melodies and vocal pieces. Selections include Nativity carols, festive choruses, and encoring pieces with titles such as Bells and Nocturne. Performers Ole and Persins are listed with a drawing noted.
McCausland records show deeds filed in the recorder’s office for a property in Becavesland, block 10, with parcels totaling $580. The filing date and complete lot details appear fragmented but indicate transfer activity in the town.
In Tri City League action only one game was called due to weather, delaying play across the schedule. Officials postponed the contest citing field conditions and forthcoming weather alerts for the area.
Court proceedings paused for the holidays with officials exchanging cheerful greetings. No cases will be taken up before the court until the first Tuesday of the new year.
A local committer in charge named Wy, A Thompson, and Drimpr led a plan for the guards installation during the evening’s enjoyment. Furnish music will be provided by Grabhe's orchestra for the occasion.
In district court the Grand Island Amusement Company secured a permanent injunction against the Lied Ice Company. An agreed settlement provides the amusement firm $10,000 to aid hauling changes, with skids turning over to the ice firm. The case stemmed from contested land and channel rights along the Grand Island shore.
Detective Charles Gariland reports Henry Martens, former police chief, is now in San Diego California. He writes from the coast enjoying the ocean and beaches, noting weather and local scenes as he travels.
The will of William Braithwaite is filed for probate at the court house with Lane and Waterman acting as attorneys. Heirs have rights to the estate and may convey or dispose of property as directed.
A petition filed in district court seeks the appointment of a guardian for Katherine Krowell. The plaintiff alleges the defendant cannot take care of herself and lacks someone to supervise her care.
An order appoints Hubers guardian for Sophie Leht Kate Lal Laura Lab Thomas Lat and Aranda Lant, all minors, following a court petition filed earlier. The action names Hubers as guardian and cites the pending guardianship order.
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