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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
2
An article excerpts a racist critique of Black people, describing them as dangers on roads and in communities. It cites Wyld Hodges near Statesboro and portrays Black education, crime, and intergroup tension through biased anecdotes, reflecting era prejudice and social dynamics.
The article contrasts Russia and Japan on naval spending and prowess before the war, noting Russia's vast 1903 naval expenditure of over 55 million dollars versus Japan's roughly 11 million. It argues Russia had the larger fleet and stronger initial forces, while missteps and a lack of mechanical expertise hampered its effectiveness against Japan's rising strength.
The New York Sun reports Archbishop Ireland joking about his priestly status while in disguise. A woman in the rural car asks if he is a priest and he quips that he is no longer a priest, prompting a knowing retort from the passenger.
In New York amid a tale of sorrow Mrs Empson recalls a distressed visitor who cried beautifully as she described a room she once shared nearby. The visitor sought solace, recalled past joys and griefs, then left quickly after gratitude and tears.
A fragment discusses why women dress up, asking if attention to clothing aims to attract men or outshine rivals. Mrs Boyce raises the question if a woman can do two things at once, reflecting a lively, old fashioned social exchange.
John Dolin Barrett and Garrett arrive from St Louis with Deputy Marshal as the trio begin five year federal sentences. Barrett assigned to work tomorrow. prisoners housed at Birdison House for drinks, then processed into stripes. Possible transfer to Leavenworth if new federal prison opens.
James Holney 45 was found early morning in Rock Island yards with fatal injuries. Authorities suspect murder and staged body placement on tracks by Wieves. Holsey, longtime West End resident, visited parents for holidays and previously lived on a Biden farm. Funeral planned at Me Blan cemetery Tuesday after kin summoned.
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures wounds ulcers and injuries with dramatic language. It touts its use for accident cases and families isolated from civilization, urging purchase at Frank Nadlet Drug Store for 25 cents.
Captain H E Boehner longtime Malvern resident died at his daughter Mrs J Mulholland home in his List year He came to Malvern early and founded Hawkins Mulholland store He leaves five children including Mrs J Mulholland AL W Boehner Fred Boehner Mix Finch and Mrs A B Hawkins.
New Haven Conn Dec 2 The State supreme court rules for the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad in its suit against Charles H Offield of Chicago upholding condemnation of two remaining shares of the New Haven and Derby railroad stock held by Offield. The decision is to be appealed.
Presented to James 29 Keith at the college, Jessie Mallory Thayer of Charlton lists the engine from C. 1H Mallory, a Mooner railroad man, as a valuable asset. It is described as one of the oldest engines of the C. B. Q. railroad. Mrs. Austins Quick Buckwheat Cakes are praised for tender, crispy brown results and grocers provide details.
Residents in Panora and four nearby towns see rising alarm over a suspected smallpox outbreak. Symptoms unclear and cases spreading, with schools and public meetings halted. Quarantines imposed, fumigation steps urged, no deaths reported yet, and officials seek origin of the illness.
Miss Bogie Bowie dies in December 1820 likely the last American connected to Sir Walter Scott. She lived at Abbotsford, Scotland, where her Hogie family served in the household for two generations and gathered relics from the estate. Funeral held Sunday at Grand Nephew Arthur DeCon of Woodhine residence.
Marshalltown Iowa attorney actions allege loss of 2000 invested in a yet unformed Nickle Plate Mining Company and 500 additional damages. A petition for attachment led to seizure of funds from Marshallville State Bank. only 700 remained. Local parties reportedly connected to the project are unnamed.
Word came that Mrs Julia Abbott wife of Prof M W Bartlett of Cedar Falls died of heart failure at the home of her son Prof W A Bartlett in Winona Minnesota during a holiday visit. The remains were brought back Tuesday and the funeral was held at the family residence. Surviving are husband and children Elmer Bartlett and Prof W A Bartlett and Mrs Austin Burt of Waterloo.
In Little Rock in December three separate men visited the town and swindled locals. A fruit tree salesman secured signatures from farmers on fake totes worth over 200 dollars. contracts proved to be notes. Days later another swindler conned agriculturists out around 75 dollars. Thursday a short change artist swindled the editor out of 810 dollars.
In Nashville and Belleville on the same day, two ceremonies joined couples in wedlock. Nisa Luly Stinkemeyer wed William Teet in Nashville before Judge Bernreuter, while Nellie Stinte meyer married James Paines in Belleville. Local reports note several similar pairings recently in Nashville.
A fragmentary page blends verse on love, war, and the poet’s crown with a fragmentary testimonial about Electric Bitters. It cites Thomas Nelson Page and Scott, then recounts Mrs. S. Newson of Decatur, Ala, praising the medicine for digestive woes and general recovery.
An unknown man attempted suicide at the Ohio Valley Hotel in West Plains Missouri. A chambermaid found blood on bed and walls and an empty chloroform bottle. the man fled, leaving letters for his attorney and for Jennings Lodge No 198 I.O.F. signed Charley Arnold. No one knows the man.
Shenandoah Dec 20 state district court held that a California company certificate of insurance was not valid in Iowa or California and that A N Brooks was not bound to pay assessments until a regular policy was issued. The judgment totaled about 2200 dollars, with appeal noted.
Treynor Indiana Detachment 30 Artemus Ward 3 was found dead in the scale house at Mig farui three miles west of town late this afternoon. The corpse was cold but death was not due to freezing. authorities believe foul play or unknown causes are possible.
The obituary notes Artemus Ward died after a heart attack, describing him as a well connected pioneer with a wide circle of acquaintances in Pottawattamie County. He lived on a farm three miles west of Treynor with his mother still maintaining the household. His wife had passed years earlier and a daughter survived him. The death will surprise and grieve many in the county.
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