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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
2
A fractured tribute to Theodore Thomas laments his passing and extols his art as a lasting flame. The piece envisions music as a divine force, then shifts to Portland’s Lewis and Clark Exposition, noting Astor family inquiries and a call for American support, contrasting past missteps with current national pride.
Miss Mary Elfelding seeks permission to wed John Donovan, on trial for George Goyon's murder. They have been sweethearts for years, she from Huntington Indiana, his fate tied to courtroom testimony and a guilty plea. Judge Farrand weighs the possible penalty as Donovan pleads.
The Talbot Irvine church controversy moves to Common Pleas Court as Blzhon Talbot and Bishop Irvine face summons to explain alleged letters attacking the deposed priest. The action likely precedes a damages suit for criminal libel.
Thieves entered the Pennsylvania Railroad Station at Phoenixville Jan 19. The safe was blown open and over $150 secured. The building was partially wrecked in the raid.
Guthne Ok Jan 19 The Oklahoma Legislature opened with petitions and memorials in the lower house and four bills in the council. Senator Francis introduced a bill for a railroad commission with specified powers and duties, while Senator Nibteck proposed moral and humane education in public schools. Winkler also submitted a bill on the valuation of stress car and express companion.
In Dubuque on January 19, Tom Bain, a Cascade House employee, discovered a badly decomposed infant girl in a caller. The body, wrapped in a woman's shirt, is believed to have been dead about six months and placed there after birth. Police were alerted when the discovery was made.
Dispatch reports a deadly earthquake burying hundreds in the lower town section near Stat Shemakha about 76 miles north west of aku. Officials ordered no more houses to be built after the quake as debris and destruction spread across a generally populated area.
Indianapolis reports show central districts posting net gains in membership for the year, with Western Pennsylvania and Ohio among leaders. Illinois and Indiana district shifts are noted, while Central Pennsylvania district No. 4 records the largest loss. Committees announced by President Mitchell, with British unionist William Abraham speaking. Mitchell discusses the mining congress and praises cooperative store systems in Europe.
Town Frile Illinois January 19 The new board of directors of the town Lillocet Gold Mining Company met and adjourned without action to recover $20 000 paid from treasury stock for the mining claim Promoters were to be paid for their claim but it was later charged to treasury stock Lawyers say recovery is not possible Directors to meet again Friday
Premier Christ tensen presented the new cabinet's program to the folketing with a crowded house. Key points include universal suffrage in communal elections, national defense based on Danish neutrality, and redrawing parliamentary electoral districts. He noted changes would require constitutional amendments.
A claims heavy malaria and fever case were cured by Electric Bitters, praised as a pure tense medicine superior to Quinine with no after effects. A letter from Henrietta, Texas, quotes a brother saved from malarial fever and jaundice after using the product, with Bronk Nadler Co offering it at a dollar.
A 20 year old Andrew Nelson killed his 19 year old sweetheart Carrie Jacobsen at her home near Clearwater Neb five miles east of here then shot himself. Jealousy had prompted threats to the girl’s life earlier and led to the double tragedy, parents hearing pistol shots and finding both bodies.
The body of Adam Nelson, 20, was found yesterday in a farmhouse two miles from town. Authorities initially suspected suicide, but investigation indicates he was murdered by shotgun. The weapon lay about thirty feet away.
Eighteen coast guard workers were injured in a coastal accident at Beliefontaihé. Two boats collided, leaving multiple crew members with broken bones. Names listed include Glaney Parker Stanley Luétin Arthur Geiger Herman Roberts Robert Peace William Cushman and Marthe Allen.
New York January 19. United States circuit court of appeals judge Grosscup writes in McClure's about saving the republic from corporate domination. He warns that ownership of property is drifting to corporations, threatening republican institutions and provoking calls for reform through expanding private proprietorship and limiting stock jobbing. He outlines three remedies: central government study, removing deceptive corporate forms, and widening individual ownership with fair rewards for labor and capital.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve neuralgia and many pains. It touts fast nerve soothing effects, claims cures for nervous headaches, indigestion, indigestion and bilious complaints, and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails to relieve. The notice invites readers to request a free sample and price details.
Judge McCarty of Utah Supreme Court testified in a moot investigation that a tacit understanding existed in Utah politics. He said one senator should be a Mormon and one a Gentile to deter Mormon-Gentile ticket alignment and restrict Gentile opposition. He cautioned against overemphasizing church influence in politics. Salt Lake City report notes First Presidency instructed leaders to stop using public buildings for religious doctrine classes, citing schooling sites like schools and public halls.
Arispe residents debate a blaze that destroyed four leading business houses, with theories ranging from accidental or deliberate arson by thieves to factional discord from two years past. Insurance coverage is cited at about 13 000 dollars, while losses exceed 20 000.
Lt. Turner of New Hampton arrived in Washington with the Iowa electoral vote. The certificate was delivered to Senator Frye, president pro tem, and placed in a large vault to remain until counted. Mrs Turner arrived with her party and they will stay several days.
Dr L HW Pammel returned from a trip east visiting leading institutions studying botany and bacteriology. He toured University of Pennsylvania Yale Harvard Cornell and Boston Tech among others and praised Harvard for size and quality. He noted a $6000 yearly grant at Boston Tech for a sewage experiment station under Dr Sedgwick and visited Washington laboratories.
In a January mass meeting Oskaloosa citizens voted unanimously to authorize a city hall project not to exceed 40000. Mayor Williams to study options in other cities and report findings for spring election approval. Wealthy residents and business leaders supported the plan, seen as likely to pass.
Des Moines Jan 19 Supreme court opinions listed include Frank H. Art trustee vs Houck bankruptcy. Farmers and Merchants Bank et al in Tauia county affirmed. Austin Manufacturing Co. vs Stouffer Linn county affirmed. Cedar Rapids and Town City Railway and Light Co. appeal Crawford county affirmed. Hinat J Bennett vs First National Bank Dubuque County modified and affirmed. Jane Tuttle vs Town of Cle rapeellato Cerro Gorda county.
Paris reports indicate William Rouvier is expected to form the next French cabinet with health concerns noted for Rouvier. Combes ministers remain in place pending President Fallouba’s obsequies as officials outline possible reshuffles including Berteaux or Bran as war minister and Thomson as finance minister. Rizbussy visits Elysee Palace offering condolences on Mine Lau’s death.
Three St Paul baseball players face hard luck as they reject offers from major clubs. Jimmy Jackson says he will not play for Groveland despite money, while Ted Sullivan rejects his Detroit deal, seeking a better offer. A Boston Nationals contract offers $1,900 a year, exceeding Perry's expectations as he weighs his options.
Harriet Howard of 203 West Thirty first Street New York describes long battles with salt rheum or eczema. She states nothing helped until a treatment finally brought relief, marking a turning point after years of discomfort and visible skin trouble.
Charles Zim Belentigen was arrested in Jowe City Illinois January 19 for cutting postal and telegraph wires. He claimed to be employed by the government and said he has long operated a wire business since the Spanish war. He is believed to be insane and previously cut wires at Dubuquespring.
A fire at the Modo Palace of Count Balti Valier destroyed several artworks by noted painters including Francisco Contarini and Tintoretto. The Sal gallery pieces and other portraits were lost in the blaze, with extensive damage reported to the century’s paintings.
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