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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1905

Page

3

Canonical Tangle Compels Board Inquiry over Talbot Frescot Matter

Philadelphia January 11 The board of inquiry meets at Basile to investigate charges against Bishop Talbot. The power and procedure of the board are debated as canon law, with questions about meeting in session reporting to Bishop Tuttle and potential adjournment. The dispute centers on whether the board can act without Talbot’s consent and whether Huntington fraud allegations must be examined.

Philadelphia Board of Inquiry Basile Talbot Tuttle St. Lows Iitex Totrd Board of Vttii Hs Trasier Hecauss Huntington Ja Dow Bord

Split on tobacco question in Woodbury County jail policy

Sioux City Iowa January 11 The Woodbury county board of supervisors is split over whether to deprive prisoners of tobacco The majority supports giving tobacco while one member opposes noting prisoners have no work and would still get meals and tobacco The opposing view calls it refinement of cruelty and argues jail is not torture with prisoners reportedly polled on the issue and the majority seeking to limit tobacco by one man less.

Sioux City Woodbury County Board of Supervisors

Iowa State College to finish third floor with varied woods

In the new central building at Iowa State College Prof L Pammel plans a third floor finish using a variety of woods. The department of botany will project herbarium cases and other features showcasing different timber types.

Pammel Aries Ames Jan Iowa State Conege Oud

Vault and Safe Deport Work Mew ani Second Heat Wifes

A cryptic rural notice references a vault and safe deport operation with mentions of Othe MA Malin BL Tal and Devenport. The fragmented lines hint at a legal or property matter tied to Taree region and associated individuals. The readable entities include Devenport and Taree with unclear surrounding details.

Othe

Arkansas Legislature Elects Its Officers in 1905 Session

The Arkansas Legislature chose its officers with Senator Covington leading as president pro tempore after a caucus order. House temporary speaker Ford Tr. Keel presided with two members absent. Ballots named Cate as Speaker after initial votes. Thos W. Campbell of Randolph elected chief clerk by acclamation. The body adjourned with plans for a joint session to finalize officer votes and set inauguration for Gov. Jefferson Davis's third term.

Jonesboro Pindall Arkansas City Cate Spealer Thos W. Campbell Randolph Cousey Jefferson Davia

Blanket Toss at Morning Side College Outrages Faculty Members

Morning Side students staged a playful yet rough blanket toss during a YMCA reception. Faculty participants included Professors Garver Van Horn Detorgue Campbell and King YIner. Van Horn sustained injuries but the incident may be treated as a joke rather than disciplinary action.

Sioux Citr Morningside College Garver Profistor van Horn Johns Hopkins Detorgue Dr. Campbell Kan- Yiner Van Boro

Murder Mystery Unsold in Womelsdorf Case

Fairfield January 11 reports show the Womelsdorf murder case at a standstill as investigators reexamine evidence. A key witness, Mim Womelsdorf, claims to have seen a man in German, with Daniel Shepherd named as a suspect due to limited literacy and uncertain language use. The victim Christian Womelsdorf was killed with an ax after turning his back.

Fairfield Womelsdorf Asanasin Christian Womelsdorf Mim Womelsdearf Daniel Shepherd Shepherd Curans

Move to Take Gallaagher Case From the Jury

Marango January 11 The sixth day of Sarah den Gallangher perjury trial centered on defense motions to remove the case from the jury. Prejudicial arguments before Judge Byington dominated the day as counsel clashed over corroborating evidence. Several witnesses testified on the defendant’s character, with Judge Byington delaying ruling until tomorrow.

Byington

Arm Crushed in Railway Coup at Gembridge

Willam Rhoades a brakeman on the Des Moines Iowa Falls Northern railway had his arm crushed between drawbars while coupling at Gembridge. The company surgeon Dr H Hanson amputated near the elbow. He is a married man with five children and anxious to resume duty after the examination.

Gembridge Willam Rhoades Des Moines, Iowa Falls & Northern Railway H. Hanson Rhodes

Court announces new reporter for Judge Scott

Adolph Sander of Ottumwa has accepted the position as reporter for Judge John T. Scott of Brooklyn. Sander will succeed George Bray of Colfax who will practice law.

Adolph “Sander Ottum Accipin Efthalberger Tan

Victim of Brutal Assault in Newton

Mel Slaughter, living near Colfax, was attacked in his barn by a concealed assailant using a wagon wheel poke as a club, sustaining serious head injuries. Slaughter staggered to his house and fainted, with recovery expected. a prior sighting five weeks earlier involved a man hiding in the barn and fleeing. A note claimed Slaughter had dogs and money, and Huittner’s hounds were sent to trail the suspect.

Newton Mel Slaughter Colfax Itas Slaughter Huittner

Morning But Cie Saw Which Had Fallen Line

In the fragment a morning scene hints at a fallen object and disrupted light, raising questions about who witnessed the event and the uncertainty surrounding the culprit. The text reflects a muddled account with missing names and details.

Lome Wight

District Association Formed by Missouri Valley Rebekah Lodge

The Furious lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah of Harrison formed a district association in Missouri Valley Iowa. Eight towns attended an enthusiastic meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs Helen Heath Vice President Miss Alice Lindsey Secretary Maud Bassett Treasurer Mrs Belle True. The first convention will be held in April in this city.

Missouri Valley Rebekah Harrison

Land Agents Meet in Iowa by Illinois Central Group

Manchester January 11 The Illinois Central Land Units Association of Laws plans a meeting in Dubuque today. The Iowa division covers real estate firms in Iowa and neighboring states. Clinvis speakers welcome guests as Capt J E Merry of Iowa Central Railroad will address the sessions.

Manchester Illinois Central Land Units' Association of Laws Dubuque Iown South Deada Nebraska Minnesota Clinvis Iowa Wenikers Ilinois Central Railroad

Tin whistle kills child in Pittsburg city hospital

Oscar, the frearald child of Mr and Mrs, swallowed a tin whistle one week ago Saturday. It lodged in the stomach and all efforts to remove it failed. The child could not retain nourishment and wasted away after great suffering, and died in the city hospital.

Pitthburs Wan Jin Oscar Hirs Satuday

Davenport Industries Report Shows Growth and Jobs

Secretary Le Claire presents Davenport Businesses Association report detailing city manufacturing, capital stock about 607,000 dollars, 2050 workers daily, payroll near 3.425 million yearly, with many plants and two large sawmills employing 700. The summary lists numerous Davenport factories, outputs, and capacities, highlighting broad industrial reach and global shipments.

He Clafra Davenport Business Men's Association Tur Oun Davenport le Cleire le Claire Astin Frueinesa Spee Alee

Her Coronets Crumble as Deception in English Husband Case

Sioux City judge orders examination of the marriage between Airs Judson Fou Towne and Major W Towne amid claims of deception. Mrs Towne alleges her husband posed as a titled Englishman, failed to pay board bills, and hid his true means. She returned to Sioux City to file proceedings leading to his release from arrest in a hotel dispute.

Lioux City Jan Wakefield Airs Judson Fou Towne W. Towne Yowuna Tela Toray Judson C Follett Wise Sioux City Major Towne Rea

Charged With Blackmail in Waterloo Case

Frank and Lulu Forter, new Waterloo residents, were arrested by Deputy Marshal Mike Healy and sent to Cedar Rapids for blackmail charges. Inspector Stewart of Jewa City accuses them of threatening Independence businessmen with exposing alleged infidelity unless fifty dollars per man was paid within ten days. Lulu allegedly acted to keep her husband from finding out.

Waterloo Frank Lulu Forter United States Mike Healy Cedar Hapide United States Court Stewart Jewa City Post Ofice Department Iowa Kelp Independence Business Buly Szilac Subrosa Lulu Post Office Department

A Grim Tragedy and a Cure Told in Praise

An Oaklandon Indiana reader recounts a woman once given up by three doctors who recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The testimonial claims the remedy relieves germs of disease and offers a free trial by a local druggist.

Huntley Oaklandon Ind Frank Nadler Thal

West Plains Marshal Dies After Long Career in Missouri

West Plains Missouri reports the death of longtime city marshal Lettoh Lélion born April 24 1837 in Carlisle Kentucky. A Civil War veteran once in a Ten squad under Bill Anderson he later served three terms as city marshal and sheriff of Clay County. He married Aust Y Gasney in 1853. Burial planned in Gasneyville Missouri.

West Plains N.W. Lélion Ety Mareual Carlisle City County Missouri Uth Y. Gasney Gasnesville Lettoh Bill Anderson Quantrel Kentucky Clay County Tyo Terns Christian Church Gusneyvills

Frederick A Stock to Succeed Theodore Thomas as Chicago Orchestra Director

Chicago news reports Frederick A Stock will assume the Chicago orchestra directorship after Theodore Thomas. Stock, longtime assistant leader, was said to be Thomas’s chosen successor, with Thomas’s dying wish guiding the selection. No directors meeting was held to name the replacement.

Chicago Frederick A. Stock Frederick Wesners Theodore Thomas Stock Wessels Ty Theodore Thomas Weasels Thomas

Live Stock Convention Delegates Fill Denver

Delegates from five stock associations gather in Denver for the live stock convention. A major issue divides Western stockmen over admitting railroads and packers to representation in the governing body. Frank J. Hagenbarth, president, pushes for broad reform amid debates on organization and influence.

Denver Danvers Tov Navona Res Numaroens Hula Tabor J ‘Ale Gew Franle J. Hagenbarth Five Stock Association Ceilroads Pucker

Effect of Rural Delivery in Third District Iowa

Data shows rural mail delivery expanded from a doubtful 200 daily newspapers to over 8,000 daily patrons. In August 1904 carriers handled 1,053,508 pieces of mail, averaging 24,000,000 yearly. routes averaged 23.8 miles serving 68.8 families daily. Each pole averages 30.2 newspapers per household and 8,990 mail items per carrier. 16,334 leaves and 17,342 farmers families served. Monthly carrier pay totals $14,984.50, yearly $179,794. Hardin County payroll listed as 42.50 per month.

Eldves Towa Ft Fich Pole Hardin County Caedlers

Believer in Christian Science Dies After Refusing Aid

Mrs. Kate Hahn of 341 Graham Avenue Wil liamstown dies aged 47 after refusing medical care for cancer. Coroner Dr. Cordes reports she relied on prayer and laying on of hands from a Christian Scientist who charged five dollars monthly and is said to be in Rochwaler. Investigator Woest ordered to make a full inquiry. No further home information available.

New York Kate Hahn Odl Graham Avenue Wil Kula Hadeen Siid Rochwaler

Uninsured Losses Highlight 1904 Sioux City Fire

Insurance adjusters say uninsured losses dominated the big Sioux City fire of 1904. The blaze struck a dangerous district, endangering tall buildings as water service proved inadequate. Expected insurance collected runs about 1.4 million on more than 3.06 million in losses.

Sioux City

Corn Is In Great Abundance at Munson Elevators

In January 21 report Cher Celhoun and Fernhams lament a year of strong yield. Three Munson elevators handled 112000 bushels in December despite some closures due to a cat shortage. Additional deliveries went to Blanden and Palmer.

Wedding Guests Stricken By Cholera Morbus Epidemic

An outbreak at a wedding near Randolph left many guests ill after consuming tam served for supper. Several were seriously affected with cramps and vomiting through the night. Local officials report rising cases but hope fatalities will be avoided and a strong response is planned.

John Arbuckle Plans Hotel With Worker Benefits

New York reports John Arbuckle the stock tycoon intends to build a hotel at a rate of one dollar per day for workers and their families. The plan includes meals and coffee, with accompanying benefits.

New-York John Arbuckle Stocktyn Willionaire

Sixteen and Gaines area six room house for sale

Strictly moderate near Sixteenth and Gaines with sewer water paving in, first class condition, six to eight room options, face Central Park Terrace, electric lighting, bath and sewerage included, insurance and terms available. Walter listing for sale with reasonable rate.

Seland Marqnette Sixteenth and Gaines Sta Ney

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