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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
5
Reports from St Petersburg and London detail strong criticism over a court martial threat upon Stoesel upon return, plus updates on Port Arthur capitulation. Navy and army officials discuss terms, troop movements, and the ceremonial Japanese entry.
The court grants divorce to Johann Carstens against Louise Carstens after the defendant did not file an answer to the petition. A fee of divorce was entered for the plaintiff.
Mrs John Stapleton appeared in police court charged with stealing a toy from a little girl named Nellie Big at the corner of Second and Rock Island streets. She claimed finding the boa outside and took it home for safekeeping, but her stories conflicted with prior statements. Judge Finger found her guilty and ordered $5 fine plus costs. Her husband, a cigar maker, will pay the bill next Saturday.
General Guddes circle of the Ladies of the ALR held a regular meeting at the courthouse and installed new officers. Mrs. Julia C. Planigun presided as Installing officer. The retiring president 3g. Adams was presented with a Haviland ebinw dish. Officers: President Mrs. F C Hewes Senior Vice President Mrs BR Fisher Junior Vice President Mrs Jennie Evans Chaplain Mrs Brewer Secretary Mrs Irene Lemon Treasurer Mrs Lilian Barnholdt Conductor Mrs M E Merlion Assistant Conductor Miss Sudie Ty Tatana Guard Moe Fete Hichards Assistant Guard Mrs M A Tillot20%
Judge Ballinger refused a new trial in the case of F H Griggs administrator of George S Marvin estate versus the Jews Legion of Honor. A jury had awarded the plaintiff 1600 dollars and the defense argued irregular insurance assessments should bar recovery.
John Strathmann was arraigned before Judge Bollinger yesterday and held under indictment for larceny from the person. He pleaded not guilty. He was alleged to have held up a man in 190, while accomplices R. Hauschild and M. Hackett serve terms for the deed. Strathmann escaped and was recaptured upon returning to the city.
The divorce hearing for Leda G. Staf ford and Henry L. Stafford was slated for this morning and an afternoon session at 2 PM, but a missing witness in the Mary Roberts Versus case at R W Roberts delayed the Stafford matter until the witness appears. Attorney Pascal of DeWitt arrived to pursue a motion for a new trial in Hines versus Koester, set for the courthouse this afternoon.
The board of supervisors met during the game to audit bills and tackle unfinished items. They approved the appointment of deputies and assistant clerks and planned to adjourn midmonth.
Coroner to hold 7 o clock inquest into the death of Charles Frickel of Frickel and Hay meat market at 1202 Harrison Street Davenport. Body found by partner W J Hay after shop remained locked. No cause given. death appears self inflicted by hemp rope in a small scaffold area of the shop. Frickel, 44, a German native, had run the business on Harrison and Twelfth for 22 years and left a large family.
In Oklahoma City on January, James B. McLenden sought in St Louis on bigamy charges was released as the habeas corpus proceeding was dismissed. He remains under $1000 bond. Detective James Tracy stays to secure return to St Louis if authorized. The second wife plans to return to St Louis.
Tomorrow morning in Iowa, the state charges Herman Jasper with shooting John Gibson. If Gibson attends, the trial proceeds in the courtroom with the doctor approving his presence. Jasper remains jailed awaiting bail.
Moody asserts a conspiracy involving the Packers. Conger set to depart from Peein for the Philippines en route to the United States.
Lau beat Townsend 1659 to 1605 across ten games at Davenport alleys. Townsend won the final five games 850 to 48, after Lau had won earlier rounds 816 to 803. Wetty challenged Lau for a match game, details pending.
The Wednesday Night Card Club met at the outing club parlors hosted by Mr and Mrs W W Lunger. Euchre provided entertainment with six tables in use. Miss Daid Ruch won the ladies prize a silver fork while A E Drake claimed the gentlemen's prize. Mr and Mrs A E Drake will host next Wednesday evening.
Trustee Boudinot sold the final lot of Olaf Neilsen’s bankrupt estate yesterday. Robif estate representatives bought the lot for the mortgage amount plus sale expenses, closing out most assets except a few book accounts likely to yield some return.
Attorney W H Petersen announces that W M Chamberlin has secured a victory for his client in the district court at Waterloo. The earlier Star report noted Allendorf's arson trial, with Chamberlin as defense counsel.
The board of insane commissioners held a meeting this afternoon at the office of the county clerk. After hearing witnesses regarding August Subl, they decided to commit him to Mercy Hospital in close confinement. The board included Dr. Lambach, County Clerk Gruenwald, and Attorney J. A. Honiley.
Ned Lee will speak at the Belmont Schoolhouse five miles out on a Middle road Sunday afternoon. Special preparations are being made for an excellent attendance and the schoolhouse will probably be crowded.
Washington January reports that Attorney General Moody tells Supreme Court the beef trust and major packers conspired to monopolize fresh meat prices across states. The brief argues the injunction against the packers was properly issued and seeks to strike down alleged anti-competitive practices nationwide.
Mrs Georgia Price was arrested last night by the Day and Regius Ninos for alleged abandonment of a child on Rock Island. Authorities reported the incident and are investigating further.
An ambulance carried Harry Dullian to Morbonia Hospital last night from Tint Springs, Arkansas. He is in a critical condition and has relatives in Davenport.
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