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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1904
Page
1
Davenport notes and Rock Island items recap local business listings, river traffic, fires, marriages, and social visits. Mentions include the steamer Helen Blair at Davenport levee, the Diamond steamers schedule, a Davenport fire near Third and LeClaire, marriage licenses issued, and various residents traveling to Des Moines Chicago and Milwaukee.
Otto Kijngbiel and wife convey the west end property near Fairmount Street to Rose Waltmae to satisfy creditors. The 430 feet of the southeast quarter of section 32 and part of the southwest quarter of section 33 township 88 range 3 east are conveyed for one dollar. Ground, tenements, and all personal assets, including greenhouses and wagons, are pledged to secure debt of 5854 dollars. Ka Klatwbied noted as a florist. In State of Iowa versus James Garvey for assault, defendant fined five dollars plus costs by Justice Toldewig.
Anna Pekens secured a divorce from Lewis Plehing this afternoon by the district judge. The decree cites desertion as the cause. The case involved the People’s Light Co and another defendant, with a claim of $182 noted in the proceedings. A writ has been issued.
Special to the Star from H J Toher Co, Dav i upon, lists grain prices for white and yellow corn, white and yellow oats, white and red wheats, spring varieties, and lard, plus receipts for wheat, corn, oats, hogs, cattle, and sheep. Hog market steadier with varied classes. cattle softer. sheep steady to down 10 cents.
A Philadelphia leather belting firm, known for Quaker pacifist ties, refused to quote higher prices to the U.S. navy, saying business offers conflict with their peace principles. The firm notes making money from war departments would contradict their Society of Friends beliefs.
Word from Monticello reports John Rueger, a former Davenport resident born in Switzerland in 1937, died there several days ago. He came to the United States in 1858, fought in the Civil War after enlisting for his adopted country, married Miss Mary Buenken of Davenport, and later moved to Monticello where he lived until his death. He is survived by his wife and a brother in Switzerland.
St Petersburg reports Lieut Gen Sakoruff confirms occupation of Benapudao by Russians after Japanese withdrawal. Russians prepare to attack Liao Yang while Japanese fall back. Casualty estimates up to 93,000 killed and wounded plus 40,000 prisoners across Port Arthur and Liao Tang peninsulas.
In Muscatine Dr McClurg notes the Union Veterans' Union there disbanded in December 190L due to neglect by state officers toward Muscatine members. He reports locals favor reorganization if given proper attention and hopes for renewal soon.
Davenport delegates, including Antirose Clarion and John Emendorfer, travel to Des Moines for the state convention beginning tomorrow. The gathering will revise the constitution and by laws and elect new officers, with Davenport representatives named but not yet decided.
Bob O Donnell, described as a colorful character, was arrested Saturday while posing as Cresns and Buffalo Bill. He faced a hearing Saturday afternoon on a concealed weapons charge with a continuance to October 18. Bonds of 200 dollars were posted by J F Dindineer and Joan P Looney. O Donnell claimed ties to a race track and said he was en route from Jonesville Wisconsin to his Seattle Washington home.
The Ned Lee Mission hosts its annual sewing school benefit concert on Friday Oct 28 at Unity Hall Davenport. Directed by the Woman's Auxiliary with Mrs Henry Matthey selecting the program. Proceeds fund cloth and material supplies for the class. The sewing school opens Oct 22 and teacher changes are anticipated.
The Man on the Moon at Turner Grand opera house drew cheers from a Davenport audience. Christine Schober led the cast with a strong comic performance while Ida Wagner, the company’s new soubrette, impressed and kept patrons laughing throughout.
G W Craks Marries Marguerett Kilburg last Friday in a private Davenport ceremony. Craks, formerly of Davenport High football, moved to Argent and recently accepted a job with a large North plant. The article notes his family and movements and mentions a separate obituary for Charles Vandama of Finnipton township who died saturday morning.
The No 12 team crushed No 2 by 89 to 5 in a postgame clash. The article lists district rankings and records for multiple schools and notes a communication request to manager Merl Racse at 587 W. Sovreenta street, telephone 1865-X.
The Husking Bee committee, including Mystic Totlers and Axe Woodmen of the World, set plans for a third grand harvest ball at Turner Hall on November 26. Grabbe's full orchestra will provide music in rustic costumes as decorations and events are coordinated for the night.
An interesting Scott County Fremont club meeting at Grand Army Hall elected officers for the year. President I H W Carp Vice President E P Sackett Secretary L T Eads Treasurer B S Baldwin. former vice president G F Knostman died. Members planned attendance at Turner dam Republican gathering to welcome Senator Fairbanks. Franc exits reserved.
Emma Hedersten sues William Hedirsten for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. Married November 17, 1890. Fred W. Neat is attorney for the plaintiff.
North Platte Nebraska October 10 The Fairbanks special arrived at 8 am after a rough night ride from Cheyenne. A large waiting crowd greeted the vice presidential candidate who outlined campaign issues and spoke to big crowds across the state. He plans a press meeting in Omaha tonight and starts a tour of Iowa Tuesday morning with the Nebraska delegation.
A Davenport party of young men hunted at Pleasant Valley yesterday and brought in 20 rabbits and 16 squirrels. Participants included Henry Wichelmann, Ernest Jaeger, Edw Munda, Thomas Crater, and Win Enble. The shooting was noted as good for the season.
Prominent leaders of the stalwarts announced today that their ticket will be withdrawn. They cite the supreme court decision the recognition of the LaPalettes function by the national committee and Fayne's death as reasons.
Parker arrives at Hotel Seville in New York and spends the morning on the New York campaign. He confers with New Jersey leaders this afternoon amid his lobbying efforts.
Ten thousand strangers fill Burlington Virginia for German day with Governor Cummins and General P Oster of St. Louis as guests of honor. A large parade highlighted the celebrations.
Obituary notices list Nellie Joslin Hanna wife of Clarence Hoeyna died of heart trouble aged 38 with two sons Les and Ray and a daughter Hey. James Kane, 32, lumberman, survived by wife and mother and siblings. Charles Vendema age 46, five children. Dr Rebecca J Keck funeral at Oakdale. Harold Leon McFarland interred at St Marguerite's. Julius Jone Schcber funeral at home and Holy Family cemetery. notes on families and locations Davenport Rock Island Moline and surrounding areas.
Fire in Colorado Springs today destroyed the Norrie house and endangered the nearby hotel. Firemen saved guests as flames spread rapidly, some fleeing in night clothes and suffering exposure. Loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars.
Henry Grothe of Rock Island returned from Siutseattie where the convention met. Three votes shifted the next session away from Davenport, shifting the event to Niagara Falk. P. J. Carlton of Mollue was named organizer for the district, with $1,000 allotted to carry on the work in the districts. The Amalgamation of the United Brotherhood and the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners was completed, totaling 1,801 and 200,000 members respectively.
Rock Island reports growing political enthusiasm as a Republican youth parade on Eighth Street drew about 190 participants. Democrats of Hook Island plan a gathering at the new headquarters on Eighteenth Street with speakers and music tonight.
The Milan Republicans will hold a flag raising and rally next Friday afternoon and evening at the Main and Water streets corner. Speeches follow the raising at o o clock with L. M. Magill J. K. Scott and other speakers present. Mill club officers elected: President J. S. Myers Secretary W. R. Brown Treasurer H. E. Litlie. A committee was noted on finance.
Boston clinches the American League pennant in a decisive game. New York’s attempt falls short as Boston secures the season’s top honor with a strong start and dominant performance.
Today the high school reopened for study and recital with about 180 freshmen. Every cloak room and corner is in use as makeshift classrooms. Rooms and teachers shift, with Miss Belpke, Mr. Schick, and Miss Stayt staging morning and afternoon classes across improvised spaces.
The resolution report thanks Bishop St Wy Joyce for leadership, credits Rev E Dunham for spiritual tone, praises Rev Fayette L Thompson and St John’s M E Church for hospitality, and honors press and banking support. It acknowledges benevolent societies and institutions for facts inspiring broader efforts, with signatures from Reeler and Frank Cole, secretary.
Emill Schneider and Mrs J A Anderaoh receive a marriage license. Adolph Plagman and Johannah Os nadraegge take out a license to wed. Carl Fredericksen and Amelia Prier are granted a marriage license.
Typhoid fever sickens 11 year old Rolin Buick at 2309 Telegraph coach Davenport. Tearre Henry Scheel, age 11 and 9, ill with scarlet fever at 158 Washington street. Measles reported at 1015 East Loctar street in Frank Konkright's home.
Democrats of Davenport Township will hold their caucus at Stueben's Hall Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock to nominate candidates for township clerk assessor trustee two justices of the peace and two others. Call signed by Charles Murray, chairman.
H. O. Seifert Lumber Company sues Otto Klingbiel seeking $5 285 on a mechanic's lien. Hubbell and Hubbell are the plaintiffs' attorneys.
Telegram from Kweiling reports Chinese troops defeat a large rebel force at Toechenghelen after three days of hard fighting. Boxer movement said to be spreading in northern provinces.
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