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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1904

Page

8

Father Kroeger a Hall A Romance Epiphany Mecca For Sick

The article recounts Father William Kroeger a German born physician priest who built a vast sanitarium in a Dakota village. He treated many at no charge while charging the wealthy, died after overwork, and left a large estate with plans to place the establishment in trust to the Catholic church for continued care.

Pather Ignaurs Dakote William Kroeger Balzay Father Kroeger Nas Balzsc Beleac Jim Jete Balzac Agaly Puther Kroeren Denome de Ramnese America Leon Nina Bietk Prairies Imi Hiis Luntoow Steads Lai Ilterwlly Lus

Greatest production of musical comedy in America

Early theater listing promotes Witt Janes T Powers grand chorus and special orchestra as the greatest production of musical comedy in America. Seats priced 60 cents to 1.50 go on sale at Plake's starting Tuesday December 27, with a possible extra matinee at 3:00 if demand is high.

Witt Janes T.powers America Gale Plake

Seven Miles of Corn Reaches New Orleans for Export

New Orleans on December 27 reports seven miles of corn and twelve cars of grain received for export. The grain, sourced from Missouri River tributaries and shipped from St. Louis Kansas City Omaha and Chicago, is loaded onto ships. Four elevators will be running within a fortnight, with 40,000,000 bushels expected for the year and Frisco plans to arrive in January. By January 10 four large Western grain storehouses will be operational, boosting Southern grain movement.

New Orleans Louisiana Missouri Kinses Neprasie Timois Bel St. Louis Ransay City Omaha Chicago Belfast Aar- Hull

New Waterford Hardware Dealer and Davis Contract

New Waterford reports a hardware dealer, Kinnear, sold a binder to Frank Davis with a payment clause. Davis did not pay. Kinnear pursued collection and a personal visit followed. Davis allegedly recalls a joke about a gag contract, while Kinnear asserts a binding agreement existed.

New Waterford Wien Kinnear Frank Davis Davis Davig

Constable and Sheriff Involved in Romance Shooting Fray

A Gainesville message reports Tada Wilson constable of Warren Fork township and Everett Gilland engaged in a shooting at Romance north of Gainesville. Gilland was killed and bystander Robert Lantz fatally wounded. Wilson surrendered to the sheriff after the incident yesterday evening.

West Plains Gainesville Here Tada Wilson Warren Fork Owoship Everett Gilland Sf Noble Romance Gilland Robert Lantz Constable Wilson Sher-I

Gasoline Stov e Explosion Burns Woman In Home Fire

A Sunday gasoline stove flare caused severe burns to a woman whose clothing caught fire. She ran toward a neighbor's home as flames spread, and the fires consumed her house and nearby structures before responders could control them.

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Brazil's Legation to Be an Embassy in City Court

Charles F Dodge returned from Texas to face perjury charges tied to the Morse Dodge divorce case. He was held on his own recognizance and guarded by detectives at a hotel. District Attorney Jerome will decide on grand jury timing and potential Bar Association action after his investigation.

New York Des Charles F. Dodge Texage Tri Ox Morse-Dodge Arho Sanuday Atorney Jerome Sta James W. Osborne Jerome Dodge Doge Ishail Dods Dodgeoes Grand Jury Distict Gar Association Kiwgers Bar Association Tiodze Osborne Bay Association Rads Bar Association Will Take Some Steps In the Watter Terome Iikely anyUsink Gay Parern

Ice boat collision on Onondaga Lake kills three

Three men died and three others seriously injured when two ice yachts collided on Onondaga Lake near Syracuse after a gale. The event followed the season’s first ice yacht gathering drawing about 1,500 spectators. Warner brothers and Calet Joss boats, each with five aboard, tried to avoid each other but collided, causing fatal injuries.

Syracuse Onondaga Lake James Jackson Charles Mark— Hue George Todd Gnontaga Lake Ihe Warner Brothers Fred Warner

Stayer to guard the money five? Cozy Robbery

Beaten into insensibility by four masked robbers who entered the Larson Company dry wood and blew open a safe containing 1,500. Krogstad, partner, was forced to lie hand and foot while the money was taken. After guarding the store overnight, officers struck at dawn as four men attacked Krogstad and ransacked the shop.

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First City Night Passenger Sees New World

Mrs Nancy Bhutley, age 20, arrived in Cincinnati bewildered by the bustling city scene. She rode a railroad train and a street car for the first time in her life while seeking her stepbrother’s home. The experience left her astonished and curious about urban life.

Nancy Bhutley Clucinnety Todd Shelley Nantes Aos Wontan

Remarkable Northwest Mounted Journey To Rescue Lunatic

Ottawa dispatch reports Corporal Field of Fort Chipwayan led a 1 200 mile trek to bring a violent lunatic from the frozen wastes to a Manitoba asylum. The mission began February 2 with dog teams and sleigh, the man resisting and biting. Field and companion endured cold and danger, delivering the captive safely to Brandon by March 6 after a winter journey across the North.

Ottawa Northwest Mounted Anovty Wisiter Corporal Field Fort Chipwayan Gary Corough Jamatic Starling Fietil Rofle Mare Caipivers Lon Fortherwrn Brandan Man

Tallest Man in Congress Reported From Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh reporter notes congressman elect Bachfield from the Southside as the tallest figure in the upcoming House. The article describes his 4 inch height advantage, 280 pound frame, and acrobatic bearing compared to peers like Sulloway of New Hampshire. It predicts he will stand tall when he debuts in Washington.

Pittsburg Bachfield Wishington Ihelo Barchifield Wits Sulloway New Hampshire Tinelios Barebdelu Ing Irlands Sven Hallas

Murderer sought in infant death in Philadelphia

Coroner Dagan leads an investigation into the decapitated infant found on Twenty first and Atlantic streets. The head was recovered at St rood Ontario streets and the body at a nearby alley. Doctor Wadeworth notes the infant was hours old and neck wounds suggest a razor. Detectives, with Coroner’s Detec tive Meloaney, search nearby homes for clues to the perpetrator and the child’s parents.

Philadelphia Bec Coraner Dagan Hese Stow Atlantic Tidga Meloaney Strood Ontario Wadeworth Peraong Perpetut Agra Goronér Dugan

Wanted A Husband Mooring a Manchester Romance

A Manchester by the Sea advertisement depicts Mrs Jennie H Bahr seeking a husband with money and a temperate nature. John Cameron of Lewton Michigan travels to meet her after an initial eye catching letter. The story unfolds with a marriage proposal and a seaside celebration at Singing Beach amid a rustic breakfast scene.

Manchester by-the-Sea Maes North Shore New Eng Jennie H Sean Plap B. Killam John Lewton Michigan

Unusual Electrical Effect At Lewis and Clark Exposition

Portland reports describe a submarine lighting effect for Guild's Take lake, the largest water feature on the grounds. lights under a sealed oak water tight receptacle will illuminate fish and create dancing fire-like visuals at night. Grand court towers, gardens, and thousands of lights will outline the Crown government area, visible for miles. Mount Hood signal displays are planned for June and July, with a central featured keyser and Columbian river ash wheel active on site.

Portland Ore Columbi Grand Court Baiklia Casa de Wage Nanniming Ilo Mazayias Ilo Vila City Mount Hood Oreran Hy Juke

Whistler painting returns to England from New York

A Whistler painting shipped from New York to England is described as a satirical work featuring three youths near a blossoming peach tree. The article notes a departure from the artist's usual style and mentions the painting’s large size and high esteem among connoisseurs while on display at Fifth Avenue galleries.

New York Whistler Leyland London Fifth Avenue Eugece Glasover England Levlard

Myrtle May's Plan To Travel For Health

Nellie and Myrtle Bing Wellia, beloved in town, face illness and finances. Nellie rallies friends to crochet shawls, raising seventy five dollars plus twenty five for Myrtle’s care from a generous store manager. The girls complete sixty shawls, send them, and receive a generous check enabling Myrtle to travel for the summer healthful mountain air. Myrtle's return is hopeful and lively.

Nellie Fare Pathways Ang Nellie Long Myrtle Bing Wellia Sevece Myrtle Sue New York Neillie Latman Irené Nellis Spéarker

Fleets Departure Delayed From New York Station

New York December 23 Navy plans to sail most battleships and cruisers to the West Indies next week for the winter cruise. The plan includes the flagship Kearsarge under Rear Admiral Backey with most officers and men eager to spend Christmas ashore. Ships to depart include the battleships Kearsarge Wisconsin Kentucky Alabama Texas and Massachusetts and the cruisers Minneapolis Tacoma and Chattanooga.

New York Nebwattt West Indies Kearsarge Backee Yérice Station Tomkinsville Windis Kentucky Alabama Texas Masachusetts

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