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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1904

Page

4

Church Divided Over Lynching Debate at General Convention

At Worth Carplinr Foston Wess Oct 7 the Episcopal general convention debated a resolution condemning lynching of negroes amid protests over Bishop Potter and a Subay tavern association. A special committee was formed after a revote, as southern delegates opposed airing the issue. The conv may also discussed divorced persons, church naming, and missions funding. Also noted is a rapid sale at the Army Navy Store on West Second Street offering government goods for three days.

Foston Wess Fotlex United States Board of Missions House of Delegates Joseph Statensturg Indiadapalis Ty J.C. Thixton North Osroing Maim Georgia House W. M. Gr New York Potter Doirygate Buxton Potters Buxton Massachusetts Jon Army and Wavy West Second Street

Payroll of Arsenal S Miade But Today

The payroll of the Rock Island arsenal for September shows payments to GI4GZ1S73 and the last year at this time. Amounts include 10 dollars 66 cents, paid on the mid monthly pay day as provided in the recent act of the War Department.

Rock Island

Turkey Dinner at Home Bakery Offers 25 Cent Meal

Local listing advertises a turkey dinner at Home Bakery Oct. Ltd for 25 cents with daily or weekly yard service.

Home Bakery Oct. Ltd

Davenporters Join New Red Men Lodge in Iowa

Local Davenport men file applications to join the Woodpeckers and await vote at Des Moines meeting next week. Dr W L Allen of Pella named past chief woodpecker as new Red Men lodge forms in Iowa with Paul Lagomarcino among first directors.

The Woolpeckers Iowa Great Council of Red Men St. Joseph Paul Lagomarcing Davenport Tno Red Man Des Mormex Woodpeckers Fred Naeve Adbreg Clayton Herman Bsehrader John Emendorder W. L. Allen Pella Grand Sashem Des Moines O. W.wheeler Denison Fred E. Lumpkin Ft. Dodge J. F. Rall Cedar Rapids F. A. Day FA. Day H. B. Modges Atlantic Paul la W. R. Maines Ambrose Clayton Hermin Schrader Jobo Emendorfer Paul Lagamiurciia

Deneen to Speak at Old Rink Hall Tonight

Republican committee shifts from Mimesis theater to Old Rink Hall on Sixteenth Street for tonight's speeches by Chas. S. Deneen and Col. Bradshaw. They arrive from Cambridge and attend a 6 30 to 7 15 reception at the Barger house before a Market square parade marching through downtown routes ending at Industrial hall.

Republican Committee Chas. S. Deneen Market Square Third Avenue Twenty-second Street Fifth Avenue Twenty-fourth Street Twenty-fourth Sixth Avenue Seventh Street Twentieth Fourth Avenue Tenth Street Industrial Hall

Davenport Tailoring Co Promises Quality at Low Prices

Satisfactory place to buy satisfactory clothes. The Davenport Tailoring Co at 4th and Brady streets offers the best equipped tailoring in Eastern town, promising quality fabrics and the lowest prices for fall garments. See them before placing your order.

Mike Towa Davenport Tailoring Co 4Th Brady Streets Eclipea Setuay

Democratic nominees chosen at Bushnell

The Democratic convention at Bushnell named David W Maitthews of Black Hawk township for Congress and E. M. Guthrie of Mercer county for the state board of equalization. John Scott of Hancock county served as chairman. John M. Colligans of Rock Island as secretary.

Bushnell David Wmaitthews Black Hiwk Township M. Guthrie Mercer County Congress State Board of Equalization John §. Scott Hancock County Shuizisan John M. Colligans Rock A. H. Barnes Hancock F. J. Grigsby McDonough J. H. Barrison Meccar A. A. McElnley Henderson J. P. Sexton Rocn Sland J. W.‘Lusk Ware Yren Elmirman 5. W. Luck The Tommittee

Kentucky Bankers to Meet in St Louis

Louisville bankers head to the Kentucky Bankers association convention in St Louis for two days of addresses and committee reports. Judge W O Harris and President A Y Ford will speak. reception hosted by the Louisville Clearing House. Officers to be elected. Delegation travels via Henderson route with two private cars and two sleepers.

Louisville Kentucky Bankers' Assocation St. Louis W.O. Harris A. Y. Ford Kentucky Commission Louisville Clearing House Association Kentucky Henderson B. ¢. Roles Logan C. Kiurtar J. B. Escott Henry C. Walbeck J. 3. Barret Isham G. Bridges Oscar Fenner J. M. Atherton J. D. Powers John H. Leathers

Auction sale at Salvation Army Hall in Davenport

A sale of hardware, furniture, dry goods, groceries, and vegetables donated by Davenport friends and the farming community will be held at the Salvation Army Hall. The auction starts tomorrow night at 8 o'clock, October, at 207 Second Street to raise funds for the good work.

Salvation Army Hall Friends of Davenport Second Street

Change of venue granted in Iroquois trial case

In Chicago, Judge Kerpten granted a change of venue to another county for the Iroquois air trial citing public sentiment and violent letters to the judge. A defense motion followed to quash two indictments against Will J. Davis, requesting continued arguments to November term.

Chicago Thomas J. Nootnn James T. Cummings Cittcago Kerpten Lim Cook County Coungsal Will J. Davis Trequois Company Mr. Davis

Yerkes Plans Campaign Tour Through States for Republicans

Commissioner John W. Yerkes will begin a campaign swing at his earliest convenience, leaving Washington for West Virginia next week. He will stump Ohio and Indiana then Ohio and Kentucky, touring at dates arranged by Representative Tawney and the Republican speakers bureau. The trip aims to canvass his home state before the end of the month.

Waatington Internal Revenue John W. Yerkes Tawney Minnesota The Republicanational Committee Yerkes West Virginia Onis Indiana Olinnis Tawar Kentucky

Northwestern grain rates announced by rail lines

Northwest grain rates set by Oregon Railroad & Navigation and Great Northern. From Oct 5 the rate to St Louis via the North Sea Pacific will be 52 1/2 cents per 100 pounds, equal to the Chicago rate. The same rate applies to East St Louis while Kansas and Nebraska westbound rates are 50 cents per 100 pounds to Pacific coast points.

Portland Ora North Sea Pacific St. Louis Chicago

Conference hoped with Santa Fe leaders in Topeka

Topeka Kan July 7 A Ivetond a Simta Fe machinists leader has returned with Bucknlew and Wilson the other chiefs now touring Santa Fe lines they expect a conference with Santa Fe officials soon and say terms are shaping up for a meeting before long with the officials to settle the strike issue and end the disruption.

Magnetic healer charged with license violation in Davenport

Mrs. Sarah K. Henderson, a magnetic healer from Davenport, was arrested for fortune telling without a license. Trial before Judge Finger in private chambers heard testimony from Brookyn, Iowa witness Mrs. Lillie Gibrath, who claimed a reading occurred after requesting fortune telling. Defense notes a distinction between clairvoyancy and readings as part of lans rituitises. case taken under advisement.

Sarah K. Henderson Rygza Block Davenport Finger Letts Henderson Lillie Gibrath Brooklyn Iowa

Juveniles Held to County Court in Rock Island

Last evening police court heard the case of six boys accused of robbing a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul freight car. Bernard Archer Will Evans Edward Evans John Nelson Miles Odell and Willard Hillier were placed in the county court. The four named caused police considerable trouble. it was their first offense and the court likely to be lenient.

Chicago

No Gambling Banned at Fair After 25 Years

Deputies Bisttorf and Connaughton stationed at the fair entrance with orders to arrest anyone attempting gambling at the gates. No gambling occurred as the fair opened after a quarter century of open games. Supplies include Mia Austin’s Procake flour advertised for quick breakfasts.

Suerifs Mia Austin

Reorganizing S of W Mason City conference plans

Commander in Chief William G of the Song of Veterans and staff led a state conference to reorganize the order here. Muse submitted a plan to unbuild the order into camps in each district to engage business and professional men and celebrate Lincoln and Grant days, Flag day, and Memorial day observances. Bucklen's Arura Salve promotion appears in the piece.

Mason City Wiliam G Song of Veterans of the United States W. Z. Muse Grant

Perry has a new mayor in Perry Louisiana

E F Edmondson a noted nurseryman was elected mayor by the Perry city council succeeding J M Ter last Saturday. Edmondson, the senior councilman, resigned and J C Bryan from the Third ward filled his seat. Elisha Nichols from the First ward may resign next, with a vote to be presented at the next meeting. The administration backs a sewerage plan and the council adjourned until October 17 to set contract plans.

Perry E. F. Edmondson J. ML. Ter Wise Mr. Edmondson J.C. Bryan Elisha Nichols

Hear Co education Suit In Covington October 1

United States Judge Cochran fixed Monday October 17 to sit at Covington and hear the injunction case of the sisters of Berea College against Attorney General Hays to restrain enforcement of the co education law. Attorney Guy Mallon of Cincinnati representing the college was here in conference with the attorney general.

Frankfort United States Cochran Covington Sistres Berea College Madison Courly Hays Guy Mallon Cincinnati Genera

German Lutherans Meet in Iowa City Conference Session

The southern district conference of the German Lutheran Synod of Iowa met in Iowa City with about one hundred attendees. President Japsen and officers addressed the gathering before the group visited the State University, receiving guided tours of campus buildings.

Iowa City German ‘Lutheran Synod of Iowa Japsen State University

Boy Dies After Fall From Tree

A boy identified as Edward Boniwell fell from a tree and landed on a rusty stove bolt, causing a fatal stomach injury. He died within a few hours.

Bueyens Edward Boniwell

Mayor McClellan Sued for $100,000

New York October 7 A suit for slander seeks $100,000 against Mayor McClellan. Lawyer Friend represents Bell contending a letter quote damaged his reputation. The case arises after resignation of municipal strike commissioners and public dispute over removals.

New York McCrellin Hall Bel Bell

Train brakeman struck by bridge bridge fatality near Guilford

Lawrenceburg Tid Oct 7 Samuel Lawrence 60 a Big Four brakeman was hit on the head by an overhead bridge while eastbound in rain near Guilford and killed. The body was taken to his Indianapolis home.

Lawrenceburg Tid Samuel Lawrence Guilford Indianapolis

Fighting and scrums amid crowded college day chaos

Disjointed report describes a crowded Butler University scene with students, a chapel service, and injuries. An unclear incident involves a large crowd, contusions, and chaotic reactions as staff attempted to restore order during or after a campus gathering.

Peter Sells Passes Away in Columbus Ohio

Peter Sells, longtime owner and promoter linked with Forepaugh and Geils, died after a brief illness following a three week battle. He was the eldest of five siblings and helped build one of the premier circus shows in the region, recently associated with the Forepaugh show.

Columbue Ohio Peter Gells Vetgren Forepaugh Geils Popluss Sells

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Half & Martin Church Subway Worth Carplinr WM. Joens Tus Brady St Paul Largomarcino Woodfeckers OF W. LT. Allen Chas. S. Deneen and Col Bradshaw Edward Kittilsen Statt Watertows Hospital Hospital Republican Club East Moline Moline Druns Corps First Voters’ Club Manufacturers Chaney’s Barlet Square John P. Sexton Rock Ial Char Mom Committee Northwestern Davenport’s Saturn Ben Tri-Cities Say VAL Judge Finger Milwaukee S. OF Bucklen Frank Nadler P. Edmondson J. ML. Lyer McLellan Civil Service Hal Bell McClellan Save Ings Indiana School Peter Sells C. L. Lindholm Merchant Tailor Alhonta Chas. Frey Keeler & Halligan Devenport
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