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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1905

Page

3

Pope Formulates Mysterious Bull to Limit Papal Election

A secret papal bull prepared under Pope Pius X addresses the veto rights of Austria France and Spain over conclave candidates. It details penalties for cardinals who signal opposition and notes an encyclical urging Central and South American Catholics to support concord and resist foreign intervention amid revolutions.

Pius’ X Austria France Spain Acforianca Jin Roras Cargina Rampotla Gardiani Rawporte Leo XII Pusyna Kraskow Francis Josep Hia Pope Pius

Blood and system clearer product advertised in 19th century ad

An advertisement promotes a medicine labeled King’s New Life Pills described as a modern blood and system clearer. The copy emphasizes high demand and guaranteed effectiveness, mentioning a store and priced at 26e.

King’sr New Life Pilz Frank Nadler Goaranteed Frog Store Ray

Meteor Falls in Newton Yard Near Trobine

Newton Mass January 10 a meteor streak lit the sky around seven pedestrians saw a bright fireball fall to the yard of J H Trobine It rebounded and continued to blaze for about ten minutes leaving only a handful of coarse particles as evidence This appears to be the first reported meteor fall in Newton vicinity

Newton Mass J. H

Electric sunstroke victims at blast furnace site

Sharon Pa January 10 report says Superintendent Clifton and Assistant Manager Willem Keemlish along with Hond Mbeetri yelsa M. MeKes of the Carnegie Stent company suffered electric sunstroke while using an electric tool to lodge an abstraction in a furnace. Several other employees affected but not severely. Doctors note sunstroke-like symptoms. all are recovering.

Sharon Witrres Clifton Willem Keemlish Hond Mbeetriyelsa M. MeKes Camagie

Explosion Injures Several in Red River Bridge Incident

A January accident near the Red River bridge, 16 miles north of Arkasas, involved a dynamite blast on a Kansas City Southern Railway construction site. Lilline W. Gaal was killed and Oliver Hart lost an eye with others sustaining injuries. Hart was brought to a hospital in precarious condition.

Soxarkana Ark Cyme Kansas City Southern Railway Red River Lilline W. Gaal Oliver Hart

Body Found In Thicket Near Sherman

In Sherman Texas on January 10 a body matching 18 year old Frank Todd was found in a thicket about one mile north of Sherman at noon. He had a gunshot wound to the head or back and had left his home yesterday. officers doubt it was accidental.

Sherman Tex Todd Ira Shermam

Coffee offers to beer drinkers by New York students

In Fort Forty-Ninth Street area near Lee Ingles ton avenue volunteers from a school began serving free hot coffee to workmen excavating for the New York Central Railroad terminal. Aimed at keeping men from saloons, about 109 laborers accepted the coffee offer, reducing beer patronage as student waitresses and staff organize ongoing service.

New York Beco Leeington Avenue New York Central Scopl Alc Mary Jet

ORATOR HELD PLAGIARIST IN STUDENT CONTEST

Purley Rigker of Seymour was found guilty of plagiarism in a Chicago contest with the Hamilton club. Three sentences were nearly exact quotes from the Michigan Northern Oratorical Associations of 1899 and 1900. Rinker denied intentional copying and left school.

Purley Rigker Seymour University of Jows Hamilton Chicago Hiamilton Ciub Wichigan Worthern Binsker Rinker

Tragic Shootings Leave Woman Wounded in Virginia

On a Sunday a man shot at G. Lindsley and his daughter Eva, wounding the mother fatally and likely killing her. Lindsley narrowly escaped a shot intended for him as a man named Hasred, in love with Eva, caused the incident following a quarrel with Eva’s mother. Earlier, Tol Phillips killed Ruth Phillips and then himself in Virginia, after pursuing advances not returned by Ruth.

Eva Induth Tola Phillips Ruth Phillips Firginia Phillips Gir

Mafia search in Lebanon yields no new clues

Diligent search of the Jorcien settlement today failed to reveal additional light on the Mafia or Black Hand society in Lebanon Pennsylvania. It was feared Leonce Wanzler, jailed for sending threats to Count Stephen von Visza the Austrian premier, received weekly a large amount of mail and several express packages.

Lebanon Tan Jorcien Setlement Leonce Wanzler Jeffers Stephen’ von Visza

Driving club plans in South Bend for horse racing

Interest in horse racing in South Bend leads to forming a driving club. Plans include purchasing the old fair grounds to host races with a schedule of nines during the season and a big race west once a year.

South Bend Ind Wiliel

Dr Newton Claims Spirits Speak Through Telepathy

New York January 9 An address by Reverend Dr R B Heber Newton to the American Institute for Scientific Research reports that spirits of the dead communicate with the living. Telepathy clairvoyance halos and stigmata are discussed as scientifically investigated powers, with scientists now questioning superstitions and supporting some psychic claims. Mrs Austin notes Buckwheat Cakes as a local ad.

New York Newton Ugg Payeh Natveh Society Care al Baron Reichenbach Rainte Jesus Hough Mollie Fancher Brook Ign Marle Twrin Picu P Court Sag Jb Miuin

Schools May Merge In Illinois College Talk

A meeting this week in JosburgBradley to discuss consolidating Lombard College with Bradley Polytechnic Institute of Peoria. Lombard's president and faculty representatives attended, noting incomplete plans and Lombard lacking a current president. Endowment cited around 60 000 with about 200 students, signaling potential creation of a strong combined college in the region.

Péofia Lombard College Josburg -Bradley Polytechnic Taptieate Peona Harper The Uniersity Chicago Brot H. Fowler Burgess C. J. Bail Institute Bailey Inter F. W W. Rich Gesa Pidn Pourla Bradley University of Chicago Ajnee

Farmer and Son Rescued from Green Goods Men

New York Jan 10 Father James T Eaton and his son William from Aberment Aly were saved from green goods men at Penn Station Jersey City. Eaton offered 60 in 1 bills saved for sixty one years in a belt under his shirt. A well dressed young man posing as a swindler opposed the arrest. Policeman Boyle detained three suspects, including the young man who fought fiercely. The farmer remained skeptical about the supposed con game.

New York James T. Eaton William Aberment Aly Pennsylvania Station Jersey City Eaton Boyle Farmer Baton Alabaisa George Davis

Jury Deadlocks After Deliberations In Winchester Court

Winchester Ky January 11 jurors in the Hargis case failed to reach a verdict after several hours of speech and testimony. Judge Benton adjourned court and sent the jury to the sheriff, with plans to reconvene at a special term during the summer vacation.

Winchester Given Surora Benton Tueaday

Splinter in Finger Proves Fatal in Buffalo

Mrs. Catherine Bitter, 48, of 586 Wilson Street, died after a splinter from a wooden quizzing instrument lodged in her right index finger weeks earlier. Husband removed it, severe pain followed, physician called, but blood poisoning spread. She died at Women’s Hospital in Humboldt Parkway. Dr. Danser oversaw the case.

Buffalo San Catherine Bitter Wileon Street

Medal for aged live-saver presented by Life Saving Service

Aged rescuer G W Tevens of the Life Saving Service’s Fourth District received a gold medal from district men for courteous treatment they had received at his hands. The emblem, nearly two inches wide, was made in Atlantic City and presented by Captain Parker on behalf of the men.

G.W. Tevens Fouth Atv Atlantic City Hameter Parker Atlantic City

Alpine guide faces ethical clash after fatal rope rescue

Geneva reports recall of a Tyrol peak tragedy eight years past. An Alpine guide saved a physician by risking his life but ended with the physician dead after the rope broke. Swiss judges sentenced the guide to light years for manslaughter, while the physician’s wealthy relatives fund his defense and hope for release and employment abroad.

Geneva Botor Vienna Tyrol Dao Guidé Interlyals Wort Himaek Way Fond Tn Yain Liem

Actor Robbed By Beggars on City Streets

William Sta uett a New York actor living at 60 West One Hundred Street was held up by two men after he gave them the price of a night’s sale and breakfast. They robbed him of $30 in money four diamond pieces worth $40 and a watch. He was walking from Ninety-fifth Street after waiting for a cross town car on Pharr Avenue. One man grabbed him near Ninety-fourth Street and the other relieved him of his valuables. Local police are investigating the assault.

New York Jug Ninety-fourth Street

Presidential candidate Scott faces arrest and jail in East St Louis

The Liberty party held a national convention in St Louis with about 200 delegates nominating William T. Scott as its presidential candidate. Scott was later arrested for eight days amid claims of a disorderly house, then released. a new nominee emerged while he was jailed. He was later offered a paid role as sergeant-at-arms in the St Clair county legislature, amid party opposition to the Republican ticket.

Willam T. Scott East St. Louis Liberty St- Louis Od Scott Belq Scott Denverside

Kiss saves convict in court after assault arrest

Charles E. Robinson, arrested for assaulting his mother in the Northwestern police station, was jailed after a 35 fine plus costs. As he was led back to the cell he kissed his mother, a moment witnessed by officers and Justice Littig. He admitted it was his first trouble with her.

Baltimore Jan Charles E. Robinson Justice Littig Northwestern Robinson Reviscau Polton Justice Litlis Priton Gownind Justler Jung

Indiana cities eyed for Chicago fisticy plan

Laporte Ind Jan 10 Chicago emissaries visited Indiana cities and police chiefs to gauge local leaders for potential exhibitions near Chicago. Initial events reportedly satisfactory and set for Michigan City in January with more shows planned unless Governor Hanley intervenes.

Laporte Ind Chicago Porthero Tndianm Citles Indiana Downs ar~Michigad City Hanley

Roof Blows Off Car During Windstorm In New Jersey Area

During a fierce windstorm a Conshohocken Streetcar roof was lifted near the farm of Frank Tracey in Flymouth Township and dropped onto a moving car four kilometers away. The roof shattered on impact but no injuries are reported as the vehicle halted and passengers calmed.

Noristoka Scharlkil Valley Frank Tracey Flymouth Piiesengers Atlay

Five Escape Cremation In Willametown Fire

Five members of Exri Robinson’s family narrowly escaped death when their home in Willametown, Van burned to the ground Saturday. The Marietta fire followed a nearby blaze, threatening the household as they fled to safety.

Marietta Exri Robinson Willametown Van

Woman Overcomes Morphine Addiction Then Declared Inmate

In New York area a sheriff's jury at White Plains found Cornelia Tompkins an inmate of Bloomingdale asylum. After more than ten years of morphine addiction she cannot speak or walk and acts like a cat or dog. She controls significant property in Ossining on the Hudson. Doctor Lyons of the asylum said there was no chance for recovery.

New York White Plains Cornelialg Tompkins Bloominydale Asylum Ossinging The Hudson Lyons

Wife Found Dead in Bed in Utheim Street

Police report Wittian Trautmann’s home on a local street after a man named Botts was arrested nearby. Deceased, with facial scratches, was taken to jail in a collapsed state. Botts denies knowledge of the murder.

Otis Botts Wite Hee’ Hel Yigbon Artestad Lyte Wittian ‘Trautmann Botte

Excellent Showing By Dr Wilsons System

Bethlehem Congregational church Sunday school under Rev J H Wilson reports strong results. Since adopting Dr Wilsons system in about six months membership reached 186 for Oct 2 to Dec 25 quarter, with good attendance and active officers including J T Lewis as assistant superintendent, E LaFront secretary, Mrs Henderson treasurer, A Kamrath librarian, and Miss Pauling Randolph organist.

Bethlehem Congregational Church J. H. Wison Officare Dr. Wilson J. T. Lewie E. LaFront Henderson A. Kamrath Mbrarian Mies Pauling Randolph

Taft Heads Ohio Electors in January Assembly

Columbus Ohio January 10 the Ohio Electoral commission organized with Charles F Taft named president and Noah H Swayne nominating Governor Herrick for a second term while Taft was placed in nomination for governor. The commission elected Lemnert secretary and Si Fields sergeant at arms. Twenty three electors were dinner guests of Governor Herbk tonight and will attend the First Congregational Church tomorrow where Dr Washington Gladden will preach.

Columbus Ohio Electoral Commission Jana Charles F. Taft Cincinnati Noah H. Swayne Herlick Taft Herrick Lemnert Rnd Si Fields

Ohio Anti-Saloon League backs Harding for Governor

Columbus report states the Ohio Anti-Saloon League endorses Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding for the Republican nomination over Governor Herrick. The group asserts Harding holds the favorable view of the Teague era and would be the more viable candidate at this time.

Columbus Ohio Anti- Saloon League Warren G. Harding Herrick Herricks Harding ME Gevieh Iran Tolacblawea Anti-saloon League

Bryan Nominated for Presidency at Franklin College

Frankin Ind Jan 10 Prof Elmer B Bryan chair of philosophy at Tidiana University has been called to the presidency of Franklin College confirming strong interest in leadership change with academic ties noted in Tidiana University and Franklin College.

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