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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
4
Springfield remembers Governor Yates and Mrs Yates as 5,000 mourners pay respects at a somber armory reception. The event, held during the state convention, featured a military band and decor but no refreshments or dancing.
Nallie Cummings a noted old time actress died in poverty from asthma in San Francisco She once led for John McCullough and Lawrence Barrett at the California Theater and later worked with companies led by Richard Mansfield Frederick Warde and Edna Wallace Gopper Her health declined after a sequence of brief engagements.
Five members of a sleighing party were fatally injured in a crash with a fire engine responding to an alarm. The engine overturned, one horse broke a leg, and ten people were hurt. Victims listed include W. O. Reynolds Horace Willmers Tra Collinson Grace Schwind and Mildred Fraden.
Greek Christmas observances in the Nativity grotto at Bethlehem sparked a clash with Latin clergy over grotto protection. Greek Patriarch led midnight mass when Franciscan monks caused a disturbance, leading to bloodshed and requiring the governor to quell the riot.
In Toplin Missouri on January 11, C. Hotehiss was instantly killed and Frank Mitchell fatally injured when struck by a Fresco train traveling about thirty miles per hour. Hoskiss was thrown thirty feet and Mitchell clung to the cowcatcher.
Branch B06 of the National Association of Letter Carriers held an installation last night aboard a Davenport & Buburban railway special car. Officers James Cabifl and Jobo Miler presided, with William Guy as Treasurer and Charles F. Young as Secretary among others. A banquet followed with toasts from Postmaster Lon Brysar, Superintendent James Fur rand, and many members, finishing with plans for a Turner hall dance on January 24.
Kansas electors met in Topeka with nine present to cast ten votes. Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks received all ballots for president and vice president. A messenger and a third copy of the certificate were prepared for Washington. James Henderson was chosen messenger after several ballots.
In Topeka on January 11 the reception for the newly inaugurated state officers and the retiring governor drew a large crowd in the rotunda. The receiving line included Mayor Bergundthal, Governor Bailey, Governor Hoch, and their spouses with members of the supreme court and other officials and their wives. Farmers stood for hours, and music from a royal orchestra accompanied the early breakfast.
Market notices mention strictly fresh Bay aut goods and patent flour warranted, with per dot poll details unclear. OCR fragment highlights 3 phas andQuaver Oats for ss, implying product listings or promotions from a historical ad column.
The Kansas state administration changes take effect. Governor Bailey steps down, Hoch succeeds, Morse replaced by J. W. Robinson. Bailey returns to Baileyville. Morse remains with Wichita Telephone Co. Secretary Bone and other aides relocate as new offices assign. A veteran firemen event is noted with Strasser’s Union band performing and ticket details.
Bank stockholders elect boards across multiple banks including First National, Security Savings, Walcott Savings, Union Savings, Scott County Savings. Notable changes include John L. Mason filling a vacancy after John Hoyt’s death while officers await election and annual director relections at several institutions with named officers and directors.
Davenport readers recount local oddities with humor and facts about recent incidents. Police Judge Finger discusses college athletics and a near fatal night, while a jailed man recalls past offenses and a knife envelope. Rumors about William McDonald’s perjury case are noted with legal context and anticipated April trial.
Grand Eminent Commander Willan Weldon reports severe loss from a large fire at Sigwe Glory. All records of the grand commandery Knights Scapulars of Liiva Kushtined were destroyed. Insurance covers 1500 dollars but cannot replace historical material or reconstruct much of the data. Labor and time will be required to secure records from state commanderies.
Ames Iowa January 11 the Iowa Agricultural union will meet at the college Thursday and Friday January 12 and 13 The gathering will include an annual banquet Thursday evening with addresses by Professors Curtis Holden and Stevenson and by alumni Both resident and non resident alumni engaged in farming may join the union to aid experiments collaborate with the state experiment station collect data on agricultural problems disseminate knowledge and promote agricultural interests statewide
Clinton,N aged Veers lies in critical condition after an assault at his home. Son-in-law Chris Christopherson fled, returned, and was denied entry before striking Veers with a piece of iron, fracturing his arm. Christopherson later arrested. wife and three children witnessed the event.
At Christ Episcopal church in Waterloo on a quiet Monday ceremony Miss Alice Mullan youngest daughter of Attorney General C. W. Mullan married Carl Walker of Waterloo. The couple, described as socially prominent, left for the south after the ceremony. Reverend George Hinkle officiated. Miss Mullin noted as a Waterloo beauty and society leader. The groom works as a traveling salesman.
John Branagan an early 19th century Jesuit worker and Emmetsburg Democrat editor, died in Dubuque at Mercy Hospital aged 107. A veteran of Stonyhurst College and Lancaster English ties, he lived in Ireland in 1927 and later settled near Lawler. His death ends a long career among Jesuit fathers and pioneer circles.
The Brazilian government has decided to upgrade its legation in Washington to an embassy and will send Minister Nabuce from London as ambassador. The United States is expected to reciprocate with a similar appointment, naming Mr Thompson as ambassador to Brazil.
The State Drainage convention will meet Friday and Saturday in Ames. Notable talks include C G Elliott on drainage claims and equitable assessments, A Marston on drainage in good roads, L E Ashbaugh on draining meandered lake beds, and R Ot Wright on the new Iowa drainage law. Proceedings continue with sessions on progress in drainage improvements, drainage machinery, and the relation of undervaluance to the sail.
Professor William Wilberforce Smith accepts the presidency at Coe College Iowa from New York where he heads the Berkeley School for Boys. Trustees extended the call. Smith will assume after the current school year and visit the campus in the spring to meet trustees and students.
Abbott Glick, 16, son of A G Glick a local businessman and school board member, died from injuries after a coasting accident near the pest house. The long sled broke its steering rope causing a crash. brain damage led to his death after surgery.
Jefferson City Jan 11 For the third time a childless governor and first lady occupy the Missouri mansion Governor Folk and his wife have no children The executive house which Governor Rookery says after sixteen years in Washington is far from the White House for reception purposes is 19 years old with no laughter of children)
A dramatic romantic play from New York stars William Bonelli in a tale of a kidnapped heiress, intertwined with pure love and light comedy. The production, praised for Bonelli's strength and stage presence, highlights his rank among American romantic actors and runs Friday January 13 at Burtis Opera House.
Burlington hosts the Southeast Iowa Dental Association as nearly a hundred delegates from many cities in the state gather for the second annual session. President C. M. Work of Ottumwa delivers the annual address praising the organization’s success. Dr. B. Montport of Fairfield responds to welcomes after Dr. B. R. Cochran of Burlington. Delegations meet through afternoon and evening programs.
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