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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
3
Relatives testify to a cold blooded plan to kill Womelsdorf. Dan Shepperd, accused of aiding the murder, faced binding over to the grand jury after arrest in Washington. Evidence includes motions for chloroform amid shares of money, a missing suit, and a bloody ax used in the assault.
Fort Dodge moves toward court action with Great Western over the removal of shops from the city. The council formed a committee to present a settlement proposal to President Stickney, seeking peace but prepared to litigate if needed. The dispute traces to a contract with Mason City & Fort Dodge that required shops to stay in Fort Dodge in exchange for concessions and 5500 dollars.
Officials from the Hock Island railroad discuss plans to secure and operate several local coal mines in Oskaloosa. They are considering extending the Knoxville branch road to Indianola to support the project.
Denver January 14 The proposed reorganization plan of President Frank J Hatgenharth that would reshape the National Live Stock association to include trades allied to cattle raising has been carried so far as to bar railroads from membership. Western cattlemen warned they would withdraw if railroads gained a seat, while packers are admitted to join with the rest of the live stock industry will permit representation. only railroads remain barred.
Oskaloosa Iowa Jan 14 Charles Blanquert shotforeman aged about 40 was killed in Crescent Coal company mine No 1 White City when a shot broke through a rib crushing him. He leaves a widow and several children.
Des Moines hosts the fourth annual meeting of the State Spiritualist Association of Iowa January 19 to 28 at the YMCA auditorium. Noted mediums Max Hoffman Eva McCoy Rev Harry J Moore and Mrs Jemmie Hagan Brown are listed among speakers and attendees with over 300 delegates expected. Wellington House chosen as headquarters, sessions free in mornings, charges apply in afternoons and evenings. Officers: President John D Wall Marshalltown, VP J M Randall Ottumwa, Secretary Nora C Crosby Des Moines, Treasurer W Hamilton Wellman.
The Harlan Commercial Exchange held its annual banquet at Booths ball with about sixty plates. Officers elected included L. F. Potter as president C G Warren as vice president Ed S White as secretary Fred Wunder as assistant secretary and C F Swift as treasurer. A delegation from the Council Bluffs Exchange was delayed by snow but sent best wishes.
In Grinnell Iowa January 14 1910 the First National Bank of Grinnell in receivership since last July shows improvement. A 25 percent dividend has been paid and another is expected soon. Receiver Sword has sold the building lease to Grinnell Savings Bank and will relocate. A United States district court suit seeks to quiet title to involved property and hopes for a reasonable dividend for depositors.
Local report states Lynch, north of Fremont, is getting better after a shaky period. He attended a preliminary hearing here, waived examination, and was bound over for grand jury action under bond. Supporters claim Lynch is out of danger and recovering steadily.
Fleet Church of Christ, Scientist at Sixth and Perry holds 10 45 a m services with Sunday school at noon and Wednesday evening meetings. Trinity Episcopal at Seventh and Brady with litany, communion and sermon at 10 30 a m, Sunday school at 2 30 p m, organ recital at 7 30 p m and evening prayer at 8 p m. Christchurch West at Third and Pine with vespers at 4 35 p m and 3 p m Sunday school. Edward's Congregational at St John’s vicinity with 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m services and a talk by Br C M Moore. St John’s Methodist at 10 20 a m sermon The Old Man by Rev J C Lemon with evangelistic 7 30 p m, Jake Powers to sing. Epworth League and Young Men’s meetings at 6 30 p m. First Unitarian at Tenth and Perry with Sunday school 9 30 a m and sermon Theme May Live. Calvary Baptist at Fourteenth and Perry with 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m services, Young People 6 45 p m, morning theme Go Tell and evening Rich Man’s World Investment.
Grim daily tragedy in homes ends when coughs and colds are treated properly. Naklandon Indiana resident F G Huntley reports his wife survived consumption after three doctors gave her up. Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saved her. One dose relieves. Guaranteed at 60 cents and 140 by Fraule Nad 60s. Trial bottle free.
A district gathering of medicine men occurred on Thursday with participants from Burlington Keokuk and Chicago. Dr. E Rath Ot Keouck led the meeting alongside Dr. George Jones Dr. Fred Clarke and Emil Reis as noted speakers.
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