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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1905
Page
4
A shop advertises writing paper and tablets from a major manufacturer with a sale, urging early purchase before stock runs low. It promises a free sample line and offers a free gift with every purchase, including chocolate coffee beef tea bouillon and related soups and thicken bouillon.
Austin Texas January 19 The prohibition wave strikes the lower house as Representative Thenisson of Houston introduces several drastic bills taxing social clubs liquor shipping and hotel or railroad drinks with fines from 500 to 1000 dollars and state county city taxes. One measure would create a state department and tax railroads and utilities opinions say 154 bills have been introduced, most drastic yet.
In Swan on Tuesday a man named Buttman was shot by H H Bowers with a 22 pistol near Walker Hunt hardware. The weapon discharged during a confrontation as Bowers entered the store and warned Hank, resulting in Buttman being badly wounded and unconscious with little hope of recovery.
Citizens of Aurora join in a grand charity sale for St Charles Hospital conducted by the Franciscan Sisters of Sacred Heart. The event raised 95000, described as the most successful and elaborate social function in the city with exquisite decorations. Patronesses included Mrs Albert Hopkins and Mrs Charles Cherry.
Governor Cummins delivered the dedicatory address at the Dodge Light Guards Armory in Sennel Bluffs, with Adjutant General Byers and General Rosh Lincoln in attendance. A grand march followed the dedicatory ball, attended by about 50 couples, as the armory touted as one of the West's best offers a 1500-seat hall and club rooms for militia use.
A Davenport physician warns that biting cold and strong northwest winds increase health risks. He notes people ignore drangits and walk in wind with unbuttoned coats, risking exposure. Warm weather can be dangerous to the weak, especially children and those with lung issues, who may catch diphtheria or fevers.
Daniel W. Pullmer, a farmer near Princeton, Iowa, files a bankruptcy petition in Referee Helmick's office. He lists total liabilities at 7014 dollars, with 3515 secured claims, and assets of 7813 dollars, including a fire insurance policy valued insufficient to cover the secured claims under Iowa law.
Officers of Mermainn lodge No 484 of the Kerman Order of Barugari were installed last night at the regular meeting. Officers listed include Louis Mueller as chair, Chas Lappe as treasurer, Jockim Suclad as secretary, Albert Janse as assistant secretary, Van Gerke, Henry Lemborg, Henry Detleise, A Mallenscheidt as custodian, I Head as tunlngr guard, and S Pesch as outer guard.
An aged locomotive from the C. H. Mallory estate in Chariton arrives in Ames for the engineering department. The device, built about a thick years ago for a three foot narrow gauge line, bears marks like Tows on the tender and amber a2 on the back. It was used on the Denver Rio Grande narrow gauge and later in construction for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. The engine will be stored near the college’s Northwestern engine and will form the nucleus of a railway engineering museum.
Waterloo Iowa January 19 The court has overruled a motion for a new trial in the Willing case Willing was convicted of recently setting fire to stores to secure the insurance proceeds and faces sentencing in the pending trial records indicate the ruling was made earlier today under state law and will be followed by further proceedings
A Bettendorf party at PD Noms Yall on Sunday marked Miss Oda Kani birthday with music and dancing. Visitors include Bam Adusng and Brave Adame from Centerville visiting spring family plans. Nearby residents shared visits and condolences as communities reflected on local movements and gatherings through January.
Moderate temperatures prevail over the territory with slight cooling in central and extreme northeast portions. Very light precipitation occurred in central valleys and coastal areas, heavier rains in the south, and no excessive precipitation noted. Clear from eastern Rocky Mountain slope to upper Mississippi Valley, but threats remain elsewhere. readings show about 10 degrees above zero at Moorhead, Bismarck, and Prince Albert.
The Davenport clearing house elected officers for 1905 with A. Burdick as President and A. P. Dan as Vice President. H. G. Struck Jr. serves as Manager, and a managing committee includes J. Hass, C. N. Voss, A. A. Belloff, J. C. Hassler, and others from local banks. Headquarters are at the Scott County Savings Bank for the year.
Moscow Jan 18 The youth who tried to assassinate General tre off Sunday after thirty six hours of silence says his name is Poltavateky, aged 19, a student at Moroxoft Commercial School. He claims the motive was revenge for his brother's expulsion over Broscow University riots.
A worker died instantly from a fall while painting the interior roof of Molting Company’s Herman Grosstick Jost balance beam collapse. Spillage and broken bones reported as the accident unfolded in the brew department. Local hotels and dining cars were affected as news spread through the area.
In Des Moines the Iowa Supreme Court heard Mrs. Brisbin Bristin seek to inherit John Monroe Parker's Davenport estate, contending her brother's two natural sons are heirs. Lawyers argued whether the sons receive a share under the will, while others contend the daughter should inherit all. The case centers on trust provisions and possible legitimization of the two children.
In Nevada Is7an 19 farmers near Skunk river plan a large wolf hunt later this month. Two wolves have been sighted recently though several have been seen in recent years. A group of about twenty on a slide proposed a competitive chase with a large number of hounds ready in the neighborhood.
Little Rock Ark Ton 19 Your bills to establish a state reform school were introduced in the General Assembly three in the Senate and one in the House Each carries an appropriation ranging from 20000 to 300000 The two houses met jointly at 3 p m and heard W H Surrey speak on Character Building The senate passed bills funding stamps safety for printing proceedings and bonds for St Francis Levee district Rabbits shipping law and unlawful killing of squirrels in several counties were approved The House saw measures for poll tax voting prerequisites a State Pardon Board higher Confederate pension tax and abolishing county boards of equalization with school directors replacing them
A historic Nevada case declares Hardesty guilty of attempted manslaughter in a drunken altercation. At 21, the defendant fired a revolver at Barwicker, the neck injury proving fatal or near fatal. Barwicker survived. Sentencing to follow. defense cites intoxication and diminished capacity.
The national baseball commission refused to consider Don Oven’s request to settle his account with the St. Louis National League club. It cites that matters should be settled by the parties or in court and notes repeated violations of the pact barring players from contracting with other clubs between seasons. The commission advised leagues to warn clubs to prevent violations, and suggested the provision remain unchanged.
Jam aa B 6 23 years old and Viola Gresham 16 eloped from Confederate area after stealing the bride from her parents. They were presented at noon in the county clerk's office and faced Judge William Dewey for the formalization of their marriage in tough conditions and long miles driven in winter.
A Dallas dated report says a fire partially destroyed Paris Lamar County Jail. Prisoners were evacuated after rioting or raid attempts with several inmates severely injured as flames damaged the female ward and roof.
Fire destroys a business section in Leland Illinois twenty eight miles west of Aurora. The blaze incurs unknown losses as owners assess damages and seek insurance recoveries. Local authorities report no injuries. The incident prompts inquiries into cause and origin.
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