Reed Company Local Listing at East Third Street
Co E Reed phone 572 listed at 929 East Third Street in a concise city directory style entry.
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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
7
Co E Reed phone 572 listed at 929 East Third Street in a concise city directory style entry.
As you have we would like to say we fat all sized of window glass in stock was well as putty pelvis and glass cutters of all kinds besides our large stock of painters' supplies At this time it is more necessary to close window holes than some small maid hole just let the cat take care of that.
W J Downey, a bookkeeper, was forcibly restrained with steel handcuffs by friends on his wedding departure aboard the Northwestern train. Despite the jokes, he remained shackled until Omaha, while onlookers and attendants scrambled to free him. The incident drew laughter and embarrassment as posters read Just Married We Are On Board This Train. Mr. and Mrs. WF Downey.
Lieutenant Governor Frank W. Higgins, Republican candidate for governor, accepts the nomination at his home amid cheers. A formal reception and dinner followed, with mass meetings in the city park attended by Senator Depew and former Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, and a parade and rally in the evening despite a rail delay.
Columbus reports a baby girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Me Daniel Landon, likely one in a million, as she is surrounded by four great grandmothers and three grandparents. Names include Mrs Angelina Schat and Mrs Catherine Myers among others in Wear Eighth avenue Nelsonville and Tusnula areas.
A Chicago man named J F Homan testifies that Dr Schiffmanns Asthma Cure relieved his severe asthma after ten years and he has remained cured for nine years. Advertisement claims the remedy is sold by druggists for one dollar and includes an offer for a free trial package by mail from Dr R Schumann.
Mayor Melo removed members of the Civil Service Commission amid charges of evading civil service laws. Officials ousted include president Jul H. McCovey and several democrats and a republican. Commissioner Hal Bell resigned after his termination. A new two member board was appointed with Bird Culer as president, amid a probe by the Civil Service Reform Association into appointments and pay-roll practices.
Des Moines reports indicate Italian immigrant Pignert and accomplice Amide appeared before the county grand jury yesterday morning regarding the murder of Thomas Culahin. Pignert, questioned with an interpreter, showed no sign of guilt while prosecutors indicated no indictment was imminent. Ford, a black man also charged, was not reported by the jury. Pignert exited the courthouse with a calm, confident demeanor.
A Leesville resident, W H Brown, was saved from certain death by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption after weeks of intolerable asthma agony. He reports relief from throat and lung ailments and claims a near complete cure, with many similar testimonials for coughs bronchitis and grip. The remedy is priced at 50 cents and one dollar, with trial bottles offered by Frank Nadie Druggist.
Lisbon reports a Portuguese force of 499 officers and men in East Africa was ambushed by Cumbama natives. 254 were killed and 60 wounded, including Afteen officers. Of 265 Europeans, 169 are missing. Ambush occurred as troops crossed Cunene river. Government considers a 5400-man relief, with warships to bolster Angola division. Germany plans 6000 European troops against Hereros in German Southwest Africa. Cunene river forms the German Portuguese boundary.
In Harrington Nebraska Harrington quotes indicate William J Bryan traversed branch Northwestern railroad lines in Northeast Nebraska delivering multiple short addresses. Speeches emphasized state issues while reaffirming his national views. He was joined by Patrick E McKillop the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Third Nebraska district.
A collapse of walls at the new Carthage High School building injures twelve teens, two seriously, as workers or bystanders watch. The incident occurred in October near the construction site. Authorities investigate causes and provide medical updates.
Dr Henry Green, an inmate of the Mt Pleascart hospital, escaped last evening from ward 17 by a fire escape. Police telegraphs issued as authorities chase him. he has a history of escape attempts since 1880 and is described as resourceful and well traveled.
A garbled 19th century ad claims a man named J B Taser from Chrirsman Texas found a cure for stomach distress after trying Dyspepsia Cure. The text asserts the product digests food and restores strength and health after four bottles. Sold by druggists.
Police in St Joseph and South Haven said the mystery man Charles Whiteman is not yet cleared in the Sept 19 rowboat disappearance. A woman who survived the alleged attack told how a baby was missing and asked the press to withhold her name for her mother. The body found at South Haven remains unidentified.
A noted Jewish wedding case from Hammond Indiana questions validity of a civil union between Lilly Glenner and Max Schereschowsky. The rabbinical rite requires the groom to place the wedding ring on the bride with the right hand. left hand use is forbidden. The groom, an electrician, was injured falling at work and may be unable to fulfill the rite. The couple wed March 22 by City Judge F M Weinhaff and await orthodox approval and funds for ceremony formalization.
The Manhattan Club hosts a formal reception for presidential and gubernatorial nominees, inviting both members and notable outsiders. Delegates arrange invited guests while ex-president Cleveland plans to stay at Buzzard's Bay with his guests. The vice presidential candidate cannot attend due to a prior engagement.
A lightning strike ignited a 300 to 400 barrel tank at the National Refining company causing a fire that destroyed the plant and burned several people though fatalities were avoided. The blaze threatened nearby areas until wind shift kept the flames contained.
Lincoln honored Charles H. Gere founder and editor of the State Journal with a funeral tribute. State offices closed in the afternoon and flags flew at half mast as reporters and officials paid respects at the family home and Gere’s public life was recalled by mourners.
The executive temper committee outlined Willliam Jennings Bryan speaking in Indiana from October 12 to 20 and again October 24 and 23 in South Bend. Bryan will address Catholic listeners on the Philippines policy, praising church education for natives and missionary efforts from Rome and America.
Oct 7 report describes Pemphigus spreading in Adlams Minnesota with farmer Peter Freund dead and several others ill. Authorities note no known cure and that no epidemic is recorded in American medical history as the illness emerges locally.
Notices outline a daily rail schedule to California from Omaha with departures at 10:35 p.m. via Kansas City and Albuquerque, plus another train from Lake City to California. Reservations are available at Depot Ticket Office corner Fiji and Mahe streets and City Officer Brady Street. Timings and routes appear fragmented.
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