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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1904
Page
2
Governor Stokes plans a simple inauguration avoiding a $20,000 military display and the annual ball. The note surveys labor questions, railroad safety concerns, and political moves, including opinion on rebates, cartoons, and public notices.
Southern papers debate a Southern candidate's reach in 1908 and the need to erase sectional lines for national competition. The piece discusses postwar political dynamics and a new generation’s eligibility. It then shifts to life insurance agent rewards, commission splits, and industry trends toward centralization and lower agent percentages.
Report notes Britain and Germany agree some limit must end neutral support that allowed the Battle Fleet to advance to Port Said. Carding ships in Cardiff already loaded second cargo as officials warn of restraints, marking a turning point in neutrals’ assistance amid the coal supply contention.
A double heavy bed in a Gall formdg hotel collapsed after five due to an uneven floor and a misfiring catch. Mr Coke, who had slept there while visiting, was crushed and paralyzed, dying hours later at St. John's hospital. The incident occurred as he planned to sail to California to support his family, authorities reported.
A severely malnourished homeless man, described as extremely dark, was found in front of Sherry's on Fifth Avenue at about a clock. Police searched him at East Fifty-first Street station and found his pockets full of odd items. He claimed to be Conrad Broth of Lockwaves and said he had eaten nothing for days before receiving a large meal.
Tanes H. Smith known as Slant Smith, reputedly worth at least 50 million dollars, bought the Whitney mansion for 1 million and sold the vacant site at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Fifty second Street to a prominent local financier who will erect two houses on the site for his use and a friend. On the other three corners of Fifty second Street and Fifth avenue sit divisions of William K. Vanderbilt, Morton F. Plant and William D. Sloan.
A well known horticulturist from Iowa Falls received a distinguished honor at the St Louis exposition for a fruit display from his orchards north of the city. He earned a silver medal for an excellent plums and apples display in the horticultural building. The awards totaled 8.4 harams in gold silver and bronze medals reflecting Iowa’s produce quality.
Union County records show totals from the recorder's office indicating a prosperous county. Real estate value stands at $3,094,925, personal property $717,240, and transportation assets $576,814.60. Poll tax $1,902.60, general tax $610.80, land and road tax $179,373.42.
Arthur Eyneh, shot by Johnston Martig across the Jing in Keokuk County last Friday, remains alive and showing slight improvement. Physicians say his chances for recovery remain slim despite the minor progress.
Grun dy County faces potential suits from expert witnesses in the Slifer case over fees for testimony. Several experts threaten to sue for the difference between asked and allowed amounts, citing prior Blydenburgh murder trial hearings. In Brydenburgh related matters, Kinney Hill and Schooler Blone bills totaling 58.05 were cut from 22.60. another expert was paid far less than asked, prompting disputes and earlier Franklin County judgments. County officials argue no Iowa code provision allows such expert fees and have not paid the bills. witnesses have yet to sue the county.
An old warning about catarrh cures notes mercury in certain ointments hazards to smell and the nervous system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe alternative without mercury. Advertisement claims Hall's Family Pills ease constipation and urges购买 through druggists.
Iowa City December 28 Head Consul A R Talbot of Lincoln Neb the foremost officer of the lodge camp of the Woodmen of America will visit Iowa City January to preside at a large reception. Colonel Charles G Saunders of Council Bluffs a director of the head camp will accompany him. Mrs Talbot Colonel Brinders will speak on Woodcraft. A musical program will follow with dances. Several hundred visitors expected.
Governor Cummins has accepted the invitation to attend President Roosevelt's inauguration in Washington on March 4. He may bring up to a brigade of state guards, with Adjutant General Thrift to lead any members chosen. The details outline travel and ceremonial arrangements for the delegation.
Chariton Iowa December reports the city owned electric plant will be modernized under Mayor and council. Upgrades include metering to reduce waste, new high capacity lines and a three phase system to power water works. A $44,000 bond issue at 8 percent finances the project with local investors favored for security and rate.
A Sergeant Kitty touring company on a Burlington line train near Rothner Illinois raided a farmer’s chickens at dinner time. Charles Wayne led the skirmish line and volunteers captured about a dozen birds. The farmer sold the chickens and helped cook them for the troupe amid improvised ham and jelly sides.
Mrs Newson of Decatur Alabama suffered insufferable pain from indigestion and stomach troubles for three years. Doctors failed and remedies exhausted. She tried Electric Bitters and rapidly recovered. For liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the remedy. Only 50 cents. Guaranteed by Frank Naetel, Druggist.
New York report describes Miss Lawrence of the old Long Island Lawrence family marrying John Burkhardt, overseer of her final farm in Newtown. He is a widower with eight children, four eldest married, and their union noted amid gossip on social circles and a large family fortune in the area. The Rev. W. B. Peterson officiated at the Brooklyn residence of the groom’s son.
Annual meetings set for January 1905 and 1908 in Davenport Iowa. Merchants and Mechanics Loan Building and Savings Association opens polls from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Secretary Joseph Oche announces. Union Savings Bank polls from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with H Bartemeyer and W Hever as officers. Citizens National Bank to elect directors on Tuesday January 10 1905 with Ida F Griggs and Bug A Bailuff as leaders.
Annual meetings announced for First National Bank of Davenport and Davenport Savings Bank to elect directors for the coming year. Meetings set for January 10 and January 1905 respectively with polling hours and locations at local offices. Presidents Burdice Burdick Hoehn Struck oversee the proceedings.
Members of the Davenport Trust Company of Davenport, Sr., will elect nine directors for the ensuing year at the office on Second and Main streets. The election is to be held Monday January 9, 1906, from 2 to 4 o'clock p.m. John F. Dow and Henry Strugic serve as President and Secretary.
The annual stockholders meeting of German Savings Bank for electing a board of directors for the ensuing year will be held at the bank office on Monday January 2 1905 at 11 o clock a m Lorenz en Charles N yous I President View President And Cashier The annual meeting of stockholders of Farmers Mechanics Savings Bank Davenport Iowa for electing eight directors for the ensuing year will be held at the bank office 219 Harrison street on Monday January 9 1905 Polls open from 8 to 10 o clock p m Claus S Holt en boag Julius C Hasler President Cashier
Davenport Malting Co Pale Export Bottled Beer is offered at 169 by phone. The listing mentions Second and Taylor streets as contact points for inquiries and purchase opportunities.
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