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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
4
An official report from San Francisco describes an electric street car runaway near a curve in October. Sergeant Har teeny Curren of the United States infantry and thirteen others were severely injured as brakes failed and the car accelerated at speed before the brakes finally engaged.
Owerrivals, Kas. Oct. 5 Republicans of Cherryvale have organized a Roosevelt and Hoch club by 400 members. Officers elected: Pursell, president. J. Revels, secretary. J. T. Cakiweil, treasurer.
The Industrial Home association plans a big industrial fair to aid the building fund. Meeting at H. A. Shelley s home decided the event will run November 28 to December 2 at Armory Ball. A follow up meeting will schedule programs and features. Committee members include C A Shelley J H Gaspars Wn BR Blvmeyer AL Kuebl C Micklur and E Beck.
Premier Midfour opened the autumn campaign as guest of the Conservative club in Scotland. He offered condolences to Lady Gueont and family. Mr Uskaar highlighted William Voerion-Harcoust as a standout figure. Mr Balfour spoke on balancing power in the next parliament and affirmed no embarrassment from party alignments.
Bolonion Kansas October 5 After a live ly chase and pistol fight Chas Denese g megee soldier was captured a mile north of here last night by Sergeant Major Kelly and four cavalrymen from Fort Riley The negro is wanted for complicity in the murder of a soldier in Manila August 29 He had two confederates both negroes One was arrested in Kansas City Wednesday and the other captured in this county by Bergespt Major gilly A guard wounded in the shoulder before surrender He was taken to Fort Riley
A sensational revelation to Chief Sauerbier ties a suspect to the Haiph’s boat livery area and the girl whose body washed ashore on the south coast. The home is believed in Beton Mare, with developments expected within 24 hours to advance the murder mystery.
The Rev. J. P. Ludden of Lincoln Nebraska spoke at St Paul’s English Evangelical Lutheran in Devonport on the might of individuality to overcome heredity and environment. He cited leaders who rose above surroundings and claimed the English speaking peoples will govern the world, dismissing various theories of enviroment dominating fate.
A 16 month old girl was found alone in a hotel room at 5700 Delmar avenue after guests J G Maxwell and Mrs Mary Moore departed Saturday night. The couple, claiming relation, registered under assumed names and carried a satchel. The baby was taken to St Anns asylum after hotel staff noticed crying and no response to knocks.
Rockford faces a crucial meeting over pledging 3000 for next year in the Three Eye circuits. Writers note prior funding in Rockford’s history, with locals confident the amount will be available, and organizers ready to produce funds if needed. Work on listing stackholders and securing signatures proceeds, with solicitors prepared to stand by every name collected.
The night brought six tenths of an inch of rain and high winds, causing glazing but no major damage. A tree near Edwards Congregational Church in Davenport was struck and split in two, while Dubuque saw heavier rainfall and the river rose, aided by the rain.
On a Monday afternoon in Moran Kansas a Katy freight crew fled a local yard after Greek workers riding in a flat car were angered when a car was bumped. Deputized marshals protected the crew as they rode out of town with the train. Greeks dispersed, others prevented boarding a second train.
In Ann Arbor on October 5 President Angell addresses 3000 students at University Hall on immorality in universities. He compares collegians with non college youth and notes Michigan sends many foreign missionaries while praising upright aims, yet mentions reckless escapades that mislead national views of student life. He urges students to safeguard the university’s reputation.
In Chillicothe after forty two hours the jury in the case of A P Shaur charged with abasement reported a disagreement. The case will be continued to next term. Shaur formerly served as secretary of the Farmers' Loan Building association. The state examiner reports a shortfall of about $3 000 in the books.
In Hutchinson Kansas a Butler county inmate known as Walter Wallace escaped this afternoon from the reformatory. He eluded officers briefly but was pursued across the Rock Island tracks and was shot at before surrendering upon hearing his pursuers.
The board approved a $63,000 bond for the high school construction contract awarded to Contractor Walters. Work has begun clearing the Griswold site and tearing down the old building is planned in a few days to reuse usable stone. Pupils from Griswold are to transfer to the high school after Friday, Oct. 7, creating a larger campus.
Deputy coroner convened in Eyeleth Minnesota to probe the death of George Judnich. A postmortem bullet matched a shell fragment found at the scene. A son testified Judnich’s Winchester held six rounds when loaded at the farm. jury ruled he died September 20, 1904 from a gunshot fired by an unknown person.
Nannie Brown, suing the city of Des Moines for 960,000 over alleged damages from refuse and contaminated water, signed a stipulation accepting 3 as full settlement. The action, tried before Judge J. McVey, had racked nearly 40 in costs. The case centered on water congestion and a blocked waterway affecting her cellar.
John Wiebbler, 32, a ginlwer, rushed to City hospital claiming hypnosis spell from a Main Street woman. He says the woman fixes her eyes on him and he cannot eat or sleep, must obey her bidding, and fears she will prompt an overt act. Doctors deem him a nervous wreck.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, boils, and skin eruptions. Claims fast curing action and guarantees satisfaction with a 23 cent price from Frank Nailer, Drielst.
Sir Thomas Bar day, long a supporter of a peace conference, told the Associated Press that Germany has proposed an expanded scope for a Hague conference before President Roosevelt signals action. He noted Russia might not join now, which could deter others, and pending American visitors by year’s end.
In Portland Oregon on October 8 Adrian Gandrin a 77 year old gunsmith fatally wounded rival P Serge Kisslow at the latter's business place and then killed himself.
Crowds flock to the Army and Navy Goods sale at 16 West Second Street where large corps of clerks keep busy sorting the in demand items. The busy scene lasts all day as shoppers search for articles.
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