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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
2
The electorate in Minnesota approved a constitutional amendment ending the grand jury. The issue mirrors North Dakota and Wisconsin where no grand jury exists. Proponents argue the system is costly and often ineffective, with preliminary inquiries by clerks and courts replacing it.
A clever agent woos a wealthy merchant for a 109000 policy. After a tense exchange over commissions and investment gains the agent claims long effort was spent learning the merchant’s affairs. The tale ends noting higher costs would vanish with direct insurer competition.
New York Sun notes Mrs Fiske delivers a powerful engaging performance in Leah Klensehna at the Manhattan. The production grips from the opening scene and her lead ranks with her early career roles. Cast includes Charlie Cartwright John Mason George Arliss and Wilton B. Mack in a widely praised ensemble.
In a column quoting Country Life in America and Chicago Tribune extracts, readers are advised not to coddle rubber plants with odd remedies such as beefsteak milk or castor oil. Instead, provide good soil, adequate light, and daily dust-free care with a soft cloth to keep leaves free of pests and dust.
Captain Clinnin, famed for rescuing theater victims at the Iroquois fire in Schiller building, is praised after receiving the Lifesaving Model medal for rescuing three men from a capsized yacht last May. He aided a woman, a chorus girl, and a child, returning despite being trampled, and helped his sister-in-law to safety.
A historical notice warns against ointments for catarrh containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. The ad emphasizes obtaining genuine product and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Mississippi state pavilion replica of Beauvoir may be sold for 500 dollars. R H Henry, executive commissioner, will seek the best price and urge immediate sale. The Mississippi structure is expected to fetch little more than 500 dollars. A January meeting in Jackson will decide disposal of state expo exhibits, with about five carloads shipped home.
Badly burned by gasoline stove explosion at a Chillicothe Missouri home. Birt Hattie Cools, 45, died after catching fire while lighting the stove. her clothes ignited a neighbor’s dress and the neighbor’s house as she ran for help. She suffered severe burns for about twenty four hours and left a daughter, two sisters, and a brother surviving.
In San Francisco a court heard the Nelson and manager Murphy split of boxing earnings from recent bouts. Nelson received about 6,001 in gold with 2,100 going to Teddy Muaxpoy as his share. Murphy and Eddie Bantry faced arrest for alleged absences but charges were dismissed. Negotiations with Corbett and possible future matches involving Britt were discussed, with manager positions and fighter fortunes in flux.
In Boynton twenty miles west of this place on December 29 a Christmas celebration spiraled into a riot. Warmick deputy marshal was wounded as 400 armed negroes seized the town. The city marshal wired for help and six officers were sent from Okmulgee. A United States train and deputy marshals attempted to quell the trouble as the mob rose again in earlier incidents at Boynton.
In Alto Pass on December 28 at the home of Moses Lyxin, 1-year-old Bengie Winn shot Lytila, a year-old boy and principal of the Hamieric school west of Licity, while the boys played in the yard during dinner. The older child aimed the gun thinking it harmless. the wad burst, tearing flesh and causing a likely fatal wound to Lytila's neck side.
St Paul Minnesota December 20 D W Meeker a member and secretary of the state game commission is urged within three days to resign over a alleged shortage in commission funds. Meeker proprietor and editor of the Moorhead News faces formal charges for only 15 dollars, with others suggesting a larger discrepancy. Money from nonresident big game licenses has not been turned in according to one commission member.
In Indianapolis on December 29, a superior court issued a restraining order against the operation of what is described as the plumbers' trust. Joseph Miller complained that the supply houses would sell goods only to members, denying him purchase privileges, and the court acted to halt further actions by the trust.
A New York society scramble over January 13 and 18 balls shows Mrs Ogden Mills and Mrs Vanderbilt shifting plans to avoid the so called hoodoo date. Miss Gladys Vanderbilt’s debut and various high society hostesses clash over invitations and postponements as Mrs Astor and Mrs Mills alter schedules. Rumors mention Mrs Hermann Oelrichs considering a vaudeville venture and choosing January 25.
Topeka December 23 ex state senator H B Killy defends the Kansas code governing charitable institutions calling it the finest in the union. He cites its enactment under the first Stanley administration and notes experts endorsed its features after drafting. He says he informed Governor left Huckm with a letter detailing the facts.
In West Farias Square Bronx two Italians staged a street duel after a trolley car quarrel. They fired repeatedly. one man fell dead from a head wound, a pursuing officer fired at the fleeing assailant who was eventually captured unharmed. Details of the duel remain unclear.
Syracuse woman Mrs C R Kemter believes the murdered girl found on Cutler Hill is her daughter Miss Bessie Bouton. She last heard from Bessie in October after she planned to leave Colorado Springs for Witkenbatre Pa and reach Syracuse by Christmas. The description matches, and family members say they could identify the body as Bouton.
A fatal fight during a dance involving Sackaon Hy Det and others ended with Samuel Tuter and Christhiad in Middle Fork and Irvine Allen appearing for examination. Judge Tawes Hargis postponed the trial due to missing witnesses, rescheduled for Monday as the Murcum-Harges trial proceeds at Winchester.
Honolulu December 28 reports the United States paid 80 060 to landowners at Pearl Harbor completing the naval station purchase. Governor Carter named as delegate to Congress Kalantanole, A L Atkinson and W L Hampers to Washington for the American delegation.
The newly built Majestic theater in Fort Wayne Indiana was destroyed by a fire today. About 35 thousand dollars in damages were partly covered by insurance. The blaze started from an explosion in the engine room.
Multiple Davenport financial institutions announce annual stockholders meetings in January 1905 for elections of directors. Entries cover Merchants and Mechanics Loan Building Savings, Union Savings Bank, Citizens National Bank, First National Bank, Davenport Savings Bank, Davenport Trust Company, German Savings Bank, Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank, with varied meeting dates January 9 to 11 or January 2 to 10 and polling hours from midmorn to late afternoon.
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