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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1904
Page
2
Officials clash over remedy for neglected children amid desertion by fathers. Some propose removing children to Orphans' Home or schools, others keep families intact with maternal support. Debate centers on best place for a child and stronger punishment for nonsupporting fathers.
Multiple Davenport financial institutions post stockholders meetings with dates in January 1903, 1905 and 1906. Listings include Merchants and Mechanics Loan Bank, Union Savings Bank, Citizens National Bank, First National Bank, Davenport Savings Bank, and Davenport Frost Company. Polls opening and director elections detailed with offices and hours.
The German Savings Bank holds its annual stockholders meeting January 9 1905 at 6 o clock 2 m to elect a board for the year. The Farmers Mechanics Bank of Davenport Davenport Ia holds its annual meeting January 3 1905 from 2 to 4 pm to elect nine directors for the ensuing year at 48 Harrison Street.
In a shaky state legislative setting, factions including the Addicks and Republican supporters of Delaware formed a temporary leadership agreement. Both branches worked to stabilize the organization and implement an interim structure amid coordination efforts.
A spectacular Villa Ridge blaze last night destroyed nine houses and caused about 30000 in losses to business property. E M Titus Co. C W B Pavey Paul Pavey W T Head Mrs J H Lubkin Bird Weaver’s restaurant and other structures suffered heavy damage with partial or no insurance. Fire suspected incendiary in origin.
Mira Igne Han gen stood in Chicago court on December 31 to face perjury charges linked to a personal injury case filed by Chicago City Railroad seeking 60,600. Miss Hansen, claimed paralyzed after a 1898 cable car incident, while prosecutors argue she is not seriously injured and note she has been living in Norway.
Washington December 31 candidates for the vacancy in the Northern district of Ohio formed after Judge Francis J Wing resigned. Senator Foraker met with the president to discuss the appointment but would not reveal a decision or whether he had made a recommendation. He said a decision may come in a few days but offered no further details.
The battleship on its first cruise from the gate today reports wireless telegraph testing recently installed by the government at the Farallones. During the voyage the vessel will maintain constant wireless communication with the Farallones and the Margy yard, sending daily reports on tests conducted with the Farallones apparatus.
In Chicago a coroner’s inquest into a saloon shooting at 431.7 Ohio Street led to the revocation of the William Tell saloon license. Witnesses described a chaotic night with a fatal gunshot and a man named Hunt killed. others disputed key details as coroner Hofman pressed for further testimony. The case implicates Lester Breen as license holder and references a son-in-law Martin Johnson amid claims of insanity.
Columbia Mo Dec 31 In a Missouri State Teachers Association address Charles A Van Matre of Delaware county Ind explained how Indiana's consolidation of rural schools and central wagon routes to a main building improves efficiency and student work The plan drew support from educators W H Johnson J Will Andras and L W Read discussions followed and resolutions and officer elections were planned for the afternoon session featuring a Shakespeare lecture and a planned adjournment later today
In Winchester Kentucky on December 1 the Marcum case heard testimony focusing on alleged character flaws of Buck Cottongane and his wife. Capt B S Ewen, defense witness, and others not previously examined were present. Most witnesses described the Cottonganes as having poor reputation and questioned Ewen's truthfulness. Some testified on the relative locations of Marcum's house and the nearby rock quarry connected to an alleged attempt on Marcum.
W H Barnes was re elected secretary of the State Horticultural Society in Topeka Kansas. The salary is about 1 500 a year plus a deputy position for his daughter bringing total payroll near 2 500. Franz Hebluget of Wyandotte County was elected president to succeed Judge Fred Wellhouse who had led for years. Sedgwick County is described as a leading beaner apple county while Doniphan leads in annual strawberry production with Sedgwick reporting 16 621 bushels of apples this year.
L Bennett was arrested for vagrancy in Des Moines on December 31 and found with a burglar's cane wrapped in his necktie. Police later learned he admitted stealing mill supplies for the city of Des Moines.
A census bulletin reports women outlive men broadly, with male dominance in the U S due to immigration and higher birth rates for boys. Cities like Washington Massachusetts Rhode Island Wyoming and Montana show high female shares, while Europe shows mixed patterns with Russia India Hong Kong and Manila noting male surpluses in cities. The gap widens in infancy and old age, and school demographics shift toward more women after 1900.
Boston officials led a tour of the mile and quarter tunnel under Boston Barbor connecting the subway with East Boston street car lines. Governor Bates and city dignitaries joined transit leaders to inspect the new link. The tunnel will open to public travel tomorrow.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for Change of Life symptoms and various female disorders. It claims rapid relief from headaches dizziness anxiety and digestive issues, promising renewed energy and comfort. The copy notes free printed trial materials from New Orleans Louisiana and promises home delivery.
Reported mass jailbreaks across three states with violence. At Folsom California about 100 convicts attempted a breakout while being transported, shots fired at guards, one guard injured, and prisoners armed with dirks. In Birmingham Alabama a dynamite blast aimed to free inmates wounded guards and others. In Georgetown California six prisoners escaped as Deputy Purnell was injured during supper line disruption.
Startling testimony pours in as Dr King New Discovery for Consumption is praised by T J Mei ar and Bentorzi Mei Va. A user of three years with bronchitis claims complete relief after a few bottles. The remedy is marketed by Frank Nadler, druggist, with trials and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
The execution of G. Smith of Monroe County, a Black man who pleaded guilty to murdering the woman he boarded with, is indefinitely postponed after a last moment appeal. Attorney John Clarkson initiated the move, and the Supreme Court is not expected to act for at least a year. The case concerns the degree of crime rather than a new trial.
At a Greene county meeting the Hooscrest Walbridge clubs passed a resolution endorsing Hon R Kerens for United States senator and urging the republican legislature to nominate him again. The resolution was ordered published and sent to Mr Kerens with best wishes from the club. Roosevelt Walbridge is a political organization of over 1004 Republicans active in the recent campaign.
More than two thousand delegates are expected at the national convention of can era pad packers in Columbus for a week starting February 6. TL Stiff of Terre Haute Indiana, secretary of the cutting machine and supply association, is arranging the convention. Delegates exceed last year by a factor of two. Headquarters will be the Great Southern hotel with exhibits in the Columbus auditorium.
Colonel J A Charedi of Dodge City, Kansas board president, remains in a Wisconsin sanitarium with nervous trouble and will miss the annual meeting next week. Vice President J W Robison of Olldorado will preside and is the likely new president, as the board follows its custom of elevating the vice president. Robison recently received railroad commissioner appointment without opposition.
Discussion on Hugo Muensterberg and Erwin Holt regarding who should translate The Americans from Die Amerikanee for the American public. Muensterberg argues a translator must reflect, not inject himself, and aims to awaken better understanding of Americans in Germany. He contemplates Americanism and his critical role.
In Topeka on December 31 teachers gathered for multiple meetings discussing "Drawing: the Best Method of Teaching It" and citizenship topics. Mrs Cara G Lewis of Binslay presented on "The Things That Make Good Citizenship" stressing teachers' role in shaping responsible citizens.
Former chief judge Alton B. Parker argued a case before the court on December 6 marking his first public appearance as counsel in many years. The proceeding drew attention as a notable political figure, though the case itself held no extraordinary significance.
Advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children at the Children’s Home in New York. Claims rapid fever relief, teething comfort, and stomach aid within 24 hours. Promotes as best medicine for sickly kids. sold by druggists or mail order with free sample offer from Allen S. Olmsted in LeRoy, N.Y.
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