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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
6
An old classified style blurb advertises the Casino at the southwest corner of Tod and Ripley offering good things to eat at popular prices. Proprietor: Fred C. Naeve.
A series of murder trials across the week delays the case of Isaac Finkelstein’s death. On trial are Oberles Motten and Charles Thomas amid other defendants as juries prepare in Des Moines streets and surrounding counties.
Nevada, Ja., Jan 14 Ea H. Martin, Webster City telephone magnate, will resign his business interests for two years to resume stage career. He plans a yearlong Europe tour with T Nelean Downs as partner, starting with a thirty day London engagement at the Palace Theatre then to tour Germany, France, Italy, Romania and Austria.
The Iowa state Drainage convention will convene at Ames Frider and Saturday of this week. The program lists addresses by C. Eliott Washington government expert on drainage claims and equitable assessments, Prof. Ky Marston Iowa State College on road construction, and papers on meandered lake beds and underdrainage. Other speakers include L. B. Ashbench, F. Ford, J. Zintree, and W. S. Ste encon, covering drainage improvements and machinery.
In a King s Bench decision, the High Court of Justice ruled that shareholders of British companies operating in America are not liable for their debts. The Copper King Limited, linked to California business, faced claims from Sir Christopher Furness. The court found the Copper King English, limiting shareholder liability to their share paid in full. Harriet Howard praises Bucklen s Arnica for skin troubles and other injuries in an example ad.
Jan 14 Waterloo Iowa reports no new developments in the alleged self-harm case of Miss Cecelia McAndrews. She remains unstable and alternates between wishing to die and hoping to live, with rumors of a partial confession shared only with family rather than authorities.
Irish resident J. Dolan of Sioux City died after being dragged about seventy yards by a Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha passenger train as it pulled out of town. He was over 70 and suffered severe injuries to his legs right arm and head. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon near the station while en route to hospital.
The disputed case involves Wedel Coubie and Mirae ere, represented in court, with no money granted. The Polk and Black Hawk counties courts clashed, the couple had agreed to live together again after a Des Moines agreement but divided again and sought a divorce.
In Des Moines on January 14 John Graham and Robert Patti played a nickel slot machine for about 15 hours starting at 12:30 a.m. Graham wagered around $200 and reportedly won 1500 cigars while nearly breaking even on side bets. The pair, both obsessed with slot machines, continued the marathon under Patti’s management with Graham manipulating the middle row and Patti switching top and bottom rows. Elsewhere W. T. Churchill, president of the American Beet Sugar Association, visited Davenport and planned a sugar beet culture talk at the Davenport Business Men's Association in the Masonic Temple Monetary area, inviting public attendance.
Judge Whittaker could not convene the January term due to a death in the family. The docket includes the statewide vaccination case challenging pupil vaccination by internal application for school attendance. A temporary injunction last fall barred unvaccinated pupils from school. a permanent injunction may be sought amid medical representatives’ dispute.
A. A. Berry Seed Company incorporated with paid up capital of 5000 dollars. Originating five years ago with a small start, it now employs about sixty people and expects a large summer seed raising season. Officers named are A. A. Berry President M. R. Ausbach Vice President W. O C. Affeld Secretary and A. F B. Galloway Treasurer.
Highly demanded medicine advertised as a modern blood and system cleanser. Claims cure for stomach and heart troubles. Sold at Frank Nadler's drug store for 25 cents per bottle with guaranteed quality.
A January 14 fire at Samuel Vittitee’s farm four miles northwest of Modale destroyed the dwelling and contents. Vittitee, an elderly man, was rescued by neighbors after being carried from a window on a blanket. The blaze started from a stove-pipe through the roof. none of the property was insured.
Des Moines Iowa January report details Mrs Moore an aged woman living with her son at Twenty seventh Street and Cottage Grove Avenue badly burned when flames from a stove fire caused tar paper walls to ignite. Fire department delays hindered escape. the home valued at two thousand dollars was destroyed along with furniture. Mrs Moore suffered severe burns to hands face and head with singed hair.
Revelations from Montezuma Iowa detail injuries and blood traces at the Read home near Brooklyn as detectives infer a burglar was wounded during the attempted entry. A blood stained handkerchief and marks on furniture, clothing, and a pane suggest the intruder cut himself while forcing entry.
Clinton county auditors discovered bounty records from Lincoln era for volunteers in six months, noting 160 De Witt residents received $75 each while many others in the county never were paid. The records include accrued interest over forty years, with disputes over collection by soldiers or heirs. The matter may be tested in the courts.
Waterloos Miss Cecelix McAndrews, in La Porte, near death after an apparent self harm act at home, is rumored to admit links to a crime by B F Burton of Madison. The Logan House head waitress, she reportedly pursued Burton after learning of his separation from his wife. If she survives, she will be left blind and her eyesight is described as severely damaged.
Little Genevieve West, three years old, daughter of R. M. West of 205 May Street Marshalltown, died after falling into a tub of boiling suds while her mother washed. She suffered for hours and died at 10:45 a.m. Mrs West, by the tub, turned away briefly and the child tipped into the roiling water. Medical aid arrived too late.
Onawan district court will hear the case of Lacina Greek versus Joe Moore of Onawa for breach of promise of marriage. The plaintiff says heavy damages are sought for Moore failing to perform and for casting doubt on a contract. Moore, a well known local merchant, married another woman after the suit began, and the plaintiff also has a defamation suit pending.
The Davenport market reports poultry shortages due to cold weather. If conditions persist prices are likely to rise. Listings show prices for butter, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and various meats from local suppliers and wholesalers.
Limited train wreck near Bloomington Bloomington yesterday when tenth car left the interlocker at Waun through the interlocker and overturned. Engineer and fireman escaped by jumping. Conductor Stewart and Mall Clerk Pettit were injured.
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