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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1904

Page

8

Porter to resign as ambassador to France in March

Washington reports Horace Porter of New York will retire as ambassador to France around March 4. George Von Lengfeld Meyer, longtime Massachusetts businessman, will replace him in Paris. Meyer has aided Roosevelt's campaigns and helped secure business support in Massachusetts. Henry White, longtime London embassy secretary, expected to move to Rome to succeed Meyer.

Washington Horace Porter New York France Roosevelt Porter Paris George von Lengarke Meyer Italy Meyer Massachusetts Dez Kenry Waite London Rome Mey White

ISWA GIRL CHADWICK VICTIM

Miss Gregg of Oberlin College describes her bank loss during the Chadwick case. The inexperienced depositor recalls the bank run and the venerable presiding banker. She is a second year Oberlin student and among the school’s top pupils.

A. Don Alia Gregg Oberlin Gberlin Colieve Chadwick Wen Grege Foels

Bell Pressed Over County Bridge Spending In 1904

Prhnghar Ti IG reports the Bell, a weekly Republican in the city, questions county board of supervisors about 2004 bridge spending, noting 2009 tied to 1904 figures. The paper cites $20,009 spent on bridges with few washouts, asks why contracts were let at September bidding and January session, and says no board member has answered.

Prhnghar the Bell Flis Aity Supervisore Weard Las

Resolutions of Sympathy at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa Dec 29 At a recent trustees meeting Iowa State College transacted business naming the building committee power to decide on bids for the athletic department shed. Prof G W Lissett received a leave of absence from March 15 to start the next college year. Condolence resolutions were passed for the late Prof Budd burial set in the college cemetery. Prof O Schaub of the University of Tilmore was chosen to fill the vacancy of assistant professor of soils created by Prof Wilcox. A new associate professor of engineering hive development was created and a committee including President Storms and Trustee McElroy was appointed to select a suitable liaison candidate.

Ames Leavis of Tustees Dhe Towa State College Tr & Shed G. W. Lissett Budd College O. Schaub University of Tilmore Wilcox Wee Marton Storms McElroy

Mayor Foster Dies After Stroke in Clarinda

Clarinda Iowa mourns as Mayor Foster dies at 72 after a stroke. He served seven years as mayor, guided city improvements along oil lines, and was a prominent business figure known for his active public life and leadership in Advancing Clarinda. His death occurred at 9 o'clock this morning, ending a 25-year tenure in the city.

Clarinda Clavinda Poster Parnl Clar-indi Afong Foster

Iowan Gets Good Office In Eldora

Governor elect Johnson of Minnesota has appointed Edward Klos of St. Paul as state librarian. Klos, a native Iowadan, grew up in Eldora and spent twenty years in St. Paul where he worked in municipal life and Minnesota police. He has recently published two hotel related papers in the Twin Cities. The state librarian earns about four thousand dollars yearly. Klos’s father, Dr. J. E. Klos, has lived in Eldora for nearly fifty years and is a prominent physician.

Eldora Johnson Minnesota Edward Klos St. Paul Mr. King Tawkeye Telas Municipal Lite Polte Hee Twin Cities Office of State Abrarkin de. J. E. Klog

Sibley bachelor nearly dies from appendicitis

Des 29 report says Abba Poppen of near Tittle Rock, a Corman bachelor, lay four days in his home after a severe appendicitis attack. His brother, away visiting, returned to find him near death. Medical aid arrived and physicians foresee possible recovery. The isolated farm worsened livestock from neglect of water and food.

Sibley Abba Poppen Corman Tittle Rock Poppen Ehaouce

Prairie chickens tame near Angles, Nebraska court

In Angles Neb Dec 30 prairie chickens near Ausles and Mrs Monary's farm escape traps. A flock estimated around 460 birds gathers on Clear Creek area. birds are so tame they hardly move aside when approached, signaling a notable local abundance and ease of hunting suppression aims.

sAngley Neb

Reign of Crime in the Lead Belt Reported

In Springfield Missouri on December 20 fifty five offenders appeared in the Joulin Police Court as town districts near Webb City Cartersville and Galena face an organized gang of thieves and burglars. Robberies in Joplin included a store raid and a theft of money no clue yet. Police court opened with many defendants and residents fear a crime wave with armed individuals in the region.

Springfield Tupta Webb City Cartersle Gaieua Indian Territory Joplin L. S Sweetland Webb Abe Offielade Leen Cour

Will Have Two Golden Wedding Anniversaries

Mascowtal Vic Dee Mark and Mrs Jacoh Alber celebrate their golden wedding after years together in the city They were born in Germany and came to this country in 1842 They have six children including Gerhard Alber and Mrs Charles Votn of St Louis Joseph Alber Poetter and Mrs William Rampenitial of Belleville Theodore Alber of Miveourt and Astiny Alber of Memphis Tenn They will mark the occasion again in three years with a final ceremony

Mascowtal Vic Dee Mark Jacoh Alber Mrs. Alber Germany Devel Ees Mrs. Alger Wis Bath Alber Tgehard Albee Charles B. Votn St. Louis Joseph 2 Poetter William Rampenitial Belleville Theodore Atber Miveourt Astiny Alber Memphis, Tenn

State Tribune Reverts to Jefferson City Name

Jefferson City Mo December 0 The State Tribune has been sold to John G Leslie and Byron B Leslie who will operate it as the Jefferson City Tribune The sale ends the period when Hugh Stoph owned it and renamed the paper The Tribune Printing company will focus on state printing and book and job printing The new owners take charge on dimiiry 1 with a 2000 cash price for subscriptions and goodwill.

Jefferson City. Mo State Tribme John G. Leslie Byron B. Leslie Jefferson City Tribune Hugh Stophsome State Tribune Tribune Printing Company Dimiiry 1

Stewart to be brought from Denver for larceny case

Sheriff Morgat left for Denver to retrieve Ernest Stewart held by Colorado authorities on a grand larceny charge. Stewart allegedly disappeared from Mrs. Butler Emerson's boarding house with jewelry and cash, including a gold watch, rings, and ten dollars from a child's bank. Governor Cammins asked to arrange extradition.

Glenwood Morgat Denver Ernest Stewart Colorado Stewart Butler Pat Emerson Cammins

Greater Sioux City to Rise from Ashes After Fire

The city will rise from the ashes of a disastrous fire with plans to rebuild. Discussions cover relocating the business district and rail and wholesale zones. Safes and vaults remain in ruins, whiskey barrels found uninjured, and workers salvage debris as crews prepare to clear and restore services.

Lions City Dex Sioux City Bett Cabinet Iz Vondrak Poy Mosare Col. G. ZT Betts Uhon Craction Company Fourth Street Thor Oughfare Western Union Fox Postal Des Moines

Champions for Ames Meet at State College Event

The State college hosts a winter livestock and agriculture event in Ames on December 3. It features 25 breeds, prize winners from the international, demonstrations by noted breeders from Nelson Morris & Co and Cairnbridge stud, and expert guidance by Jon Gosling of Kansas. Attendees include W. O. Thompson, J. B. Wine, I. L. Kertie, and H. Wheren, with multiple farm and trade associations present. Reduced certificate-plan fares are offered coast to coast with receipts for all tickets.

Ames Fom State! College Nelson, Morris & Co Jean McLaughlin Bros Prese Columbus Leary Chicago Cairnbragle Graham Brothers Clairmount Ont Jefe Baronitt C.J. Meirtin Churdan Amevice Jon Gosling Kansas W. O. Thompson J. B Ohio Kertie’s Minos Northwestern Railway Attensunce Iowa Turnored Store Breeders* ‘Association Corn Bolt Meat Producers’ Association Iowa Drainage Convention Western Passenger Association Ciicgs Cheyentee Denver Ams

CAN'T PICK THE RIGHT MAN INDICTS AND DEPORTATION FEARS

New York officials detained Adolph Newmann and Anna Lurie on Ellis Island after a Moltke voyage. Newmann was wanted in Austria for embezzlement of 4000 dollars. Authorities fear the pair altered papers or passports to evade identity checks and possible deportation as illegible citizens.

New York aAdolph Newmann Anna Lurie Austria Bors Ellis Isl Newmann Luria Otr

Explosion at Braddock Plant Kills One, Injures Five

Pittsburg December 23 report: John Guy, worker at the Hagar Thoman furnace plant of Carackle Steel in Braddock, died in a furnace explosion while five others were seriously injured. The blast occurred today at the Braddock facility.

Pittsburg John Guy Drieklivers Hagar Thoman Carackle Steel Company Braddock

Othello to Headline Manford's Repertory Cast

Dramatic Othello features Sir Manford's repertoire with star Ottello Hanford in acclaimed performances. Miss Marie Drofoah as Desdemona earns enthusiastic praise, joined by Frank Hennig as Iago and Bessie Munter Hight as Emilia. Saturday January 7 marks Hanford's matinee at the Burtis with Don Caesar de Beant following.

Sir. Manford Hanford Ottelle Uta Marie Drofoah Desdemony Keene Frank Hennig Tago Mise Bessie Munter Hight Binile Uarford Me. Henford le Burtis Don Caesar de Beant

Skipper Rescues Woman From Overboard In Gale

A scuffle scene unfolds as a steward’s mother loses her balance near the Hebi in Copenhagen amid gale and rain. Captain Egeure of the Hekla plunged in to help, saving the liner’s life by grabbing the umbrella and pulling the overboard woman back toward shore. The crew cheers as the rescue succeeds and the ship steadies.

New York Hebi Copenhagen Helion Amerten Egeure Hekla Ateem Norge Scettish Aid Geo

Opened Refuge for Eloping Couples in Bristol

Reverend Alfred Harton Burroughs announces a new home designed by himself with twenty two rooms aimed at entertaining bridal pairs. He has married fifteen hundred ninety persons so far, many as runaways, and expects steady demand from his famed role as the man who ties them together for better or worse.

Bristol Tenn Batt Fe Alfred Hartaon Burroughs Sulaes Saya Elopers

Storm delays Marshall wedding in December snow

In Marshall Missouri a planned wedding at First Christian Church was halted when Rev. B T Wharton could not reach Charis Gilpin's home due to a storm and snowdrifts. The couple, Mrs Mar Gilpin and Robert Be Rest, awaited officiation but postponed the ceremony until noon, while a telephone proposal was considered.

Marshall B. T. Whartot First Christian Church Charis Gilpin Here Wharton Mr. Gilpin Mar Gilpin Robert BE. Rest

Bullet Through Window in Creston Home Incident

A bullet was fired through the window of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Stineman on North Pine Street in Creston around 4 to 5 pm Sunday. The bullet lodged in the wall, narrowly missing Mr. Stineman who was in the room. The shot, fired by a careless person, was not intended to harm.

Creston T. B. Stineman North Pine Street

Water for coal mines boosts local supply

Raw water for mines near this place faces scarce stocks as workers haul water for a month. With snowmelt, water from the shallow tanks will ease shortages and aid mining operations northwest of town.

Dee Heal Water

Milwaukee paper company officer denies law violation

An official of a Milwaukee paper concern rejects allegations of legal breach. At a December meeting the company reported output growth and high daily paper processing. Officials said the firm formed in 1890 as a buying and selling agency and asserted its actions complied with all applicable laws, resisting claims of monopoly or price restraints.

Milwaukee Eral Peper Compe Devenbes AL Kimberly Neemia GB. A. Whiting Nerval W. Z. Stuart Chrage Treasuer Alexander Davis Chicizo Pene Organication Bnd

Wreck Near Ft Waywe Ind On Wabash Line

A fast east bound Wabash train collided with a freight near Fort Wayne Indiana at nine last night. One man is believed killed, two injured, twelve or more passengers reportedly hurt. Both engines and several cars were demolished. Fireman and engineer injuries described. wire service unable to confirm details.

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King’s New Life Pills Adverts a Pain Cure

Ad claims quick relief from a throbbing headache and fatigue using King’s New Life Pills. It promises health buildup and a money back guarantee if not cured, with an advertised price of 25 cents and Salt by Frante Nadler.

Br King Frante Nadler

Disinterment for American burial of military graves

Necrology item notes Tusree Niuns of Sevmd Cleut Stephen K. Kayt of the Philippise scouts and See oar Lient James W. Devall to be disinterred for burial in the United States aboard the first available transport. Pevall died at Gump McGrath of ap peodleirts.

Washington, D.C Nec Tusree Niuns Stephen K. Kayt Philippise Scouts Seeoar Lient James W. Devall Torelfth United States Pevall Gump McGrath Appeodleirts

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