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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented column mixes verse and prose with reflections on failure, perseverance, and personal strength. It blends poems and jokes from Chicago to New York, urging readers to cling to manhood and hope, while noting humorous quips about doctors who heal by touch and a cigarette holder aficionado.
A fragmented comic riff shows a prodigal son returning to his father with a demand for a fatted calf or turkey, while the old man weighs a suitable welcome. The dialogue includes misheard lines and humorous misstatements, reflecting a playful exchange about arrangements for a feast.
Fragmentary lines evoke Whittier with references to poetry faith and eternal good. The piece hints at inward witness and Providence guiding through love and justice, yet the text remains incomplete and fragmented.
Testimony in a perjury case against Miss Hanson describes her as able to walk and sing despite alleged paralysis. Witnesses, including Mrs Jones and her daughter, recount her movements, care by Mary Hanson, and visits by Dr Messenger. The proceedings feature cross examinations and testimonies about Miss Hanson’s health and conduct.
Madison Wis Jan 5 Treasurere elect John J Kempf though inaugurated Monday is not yet state treasurer but will hold little power. The administration retains control with Walter S Denning of Milwaukee to run the office sign papers and act for the treasury while Kempf surveys accounts and the treasury’s condition after turnover.
An old advertisement offers a reward for cure of catarrh by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. It features a testimonial from F. Cheney & Co. of Tokyo, with Walding Kinnan & Marvin as endorsers and claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Payment details and price are listed.
Backenseck N J Jan 5 Charged with his coachman Mason son of a former prominent brother arraigned before Justice Zdbriske on indictments from disorder to conduct to assault with intent. Both pleaded not guilty and were held on bail. Witnesses said Mason twirled a bob and his coachman fired a revolver at seemingly random targets, with bullets and a flashing sword discussed as they frightened patrons.
Washington May 5 the comparative monthly statement shows government revenues for last month at 45 017 905 and expenditures at 47 497 the result a surplus of 2 550 The circulation of national bank notes Dec 31 was 46 94456 an annual rise of 39631198 and a monthly gain of 4 415 081 The circulation based on United States bonds stood at 423 841 785 up 568 103 108 in capital for the month For three ended Dec 31 1909 the public debt less cash in the treasury stood at 985 549 925 down 3 091 598 this five year trend reflects corresponding changes in the figures.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition board advised the federal government to allow melting and reminting of 190000 of 250000 souvenir gold dollars. Only 40008 sold. 20000 coins reserved for melt sales. Coins priced at 3 dollars each.
Florence Mitchell shot and killed Hita Swisher during a roadhouse dance near Logansport Indiana. The victim, from a respectable family, had just danced with C L Morgan when Mitchell fired twice inside and a third shot as Swisher reached the door. Mitchell remains at large.
Advertises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as harmless quick relief for headaches nervousness backache stomachache and travel sickness. Claims to soothe irritated nerves reinvigorate and cure pain with free trial offers and symptom blanks from Miles Laboratories. Listings include Turtle Lake Wisconsin address and non scientific branding.
A literary note recounts a gursemaid and Toastmaster overhearing confidences about a best selling historical novel. Maggie voices mixed feelings, noting the book is fine but not fully engaging. The piece contrasts a market ready bestseller with a drawered manuscript like Pride and Prejudice and Waverley.
The First Nation Bank of Faribault Minnesota shut down Monday and entered receivership amid believed stock losses. Officials expect depositors to be paid as assets and liabilities from the November 10 1904 report show resources 705987 dollars against liabilities 705987 dollars. In New York the United States Loan and Savings association on Staten Island was closed by bank examiners following rumors.
Active preparations for the trial of Doctor J. T. Watson in New London Missouri January 23. About fifty blank subpoenas issued to both sides and 100 jurors venued tonight by Circuit Clerk Scervett. Prosecuting Attorney Hulse travels to Denver City to secure testimony as defense issues a notice. Rival doctors and a poisoning claim renew public interest. attorney George W Whitecatton retained for the defense.
California legislature meets with a solid Republican edge in both houses. The main event is the U S Senate election with announced candidates Bard Oxnard Gunitor San Diego and Abraham Reuf. speculation also mentions Theodora Bell as Democratic minority pick.
Nearly 1,000 delegates attended the forestry congress. Secretary Wilson opened with emphasis on preserving remaining forests, planting barren hills, and the irrigation feature of the problem. President Roosevelt planned to address the body next Thursday.
The Standard reports Japan plans to seek changes in belligerent rights for blockade runners after Port Arthur’s fall underscoring how blockade running prolonged resistance and cost Japanese lives. It notes Japan will push for legal penalties beyond confiscation and proposes a jurists’ conference to decide the issue.
In Winchester Kentucky a black jockey named Hathaway was hanged for the murder of Otto Thome, his sweetheart. Despite efforts to save him, authorities carried out the sentence. Hathaway, believed to be the first jockey executed in the area, addressed jail prisoners urging them to abandon their wrongdoings. An unrelated advertisement by Mrs. Austin promoting buckwheat cakes appears in the column.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Un ton Savings Bank at Davenport Iowa was held January 11 1905 to elect nine directors for the ensuing year. Polls opened at 10:00 AM and closed at 1:00 PM. Also the Citizens National Bank of Davenport Iowa announced a meeting January 10 1905 at 10:00 AM for the election of directors for the ensuing year. President F H Griggs and Cashier A Balluff presided.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Davenport Iowa is set for January 10 1905 from 2 to 4 pm to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year. The Davenport Savings Bank stockholders will meet January 9 1905 at the bank office on Second and Main Streets from 2 to 4 pm to elect directors for the year.
The Davenport Trust Company of Davenport Se invites members to elect directors for the ensuing year. The meeting is at the company office corner of Second and Main streets on Monday January 9 1905, from 2 to 4 p m. John F Dow and Henry G Struck are president and secretary respectively.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of German Savinas Bank to elect nine directors for the ensuing year will be held at the bank office on 1005 Tulow Street at 2 o clock p m. Claus Stoltenberg and Julius C. sal preside.
A fragmented note asks whether collar and connections are adequately protected against the rarefied weather ahead. The vintage text implies a caution about upcoming cold conditions and potential impact on gear or equipment.
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