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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1904
Page
3
J C Crowe, a Grocer from Council Bluffs, explains Pat Crowe is abroad in Europe following the kidnapping case. He says Pat has no involvement and has kept a low profile since the event, while noting Pat’s health and absence from the U S. He discusses Pat’s time in Europe and their family ties, with remarks on business and public attention.
Oct 10 report traces the origin of the Mary Had a Little Lamb verse to Eva Lawrence of Florence and John Roulstone, a 15-year-old youth, with later ties to Miss Sawyer and Mrs Tyler. It notes the poem's creation around 1800 and mentions Mary Tyler Copp and Bunker Hill figures in the lineage.
A broad roundup lists today results from Michigan to Yale and Navy to Princeton. Notable outcomes include Ohio State 4 Benison University 0, Yale 24 over Penn State, and Michigan defeating North Dakota 35 to 0 in Minneapolis. Strong showings by Indiana and Wisconsin are noted amid a busy slate.
Des Moines reports the executive council led by Governor Cumming outlines a thorough January census. The changes omit some details such as farm crop specifics and minor data, shifting collection duties to county assessors with a special force for business and manufacturing data.
Philadelphia resident John Ohior describes a severe illness with yellowed eyes and weak condition. After three doctors failed, he used Electric Cutters for three weeks, reporting marked improvement and urging others not to try them, promoted by Fraph Nadler's drug store at 39 cents with a guarantee.
In Sigourney October 10 a test case challenges a city ordinance treating canvassers for future deliveries as peddlers. C B Nelson of Gt tumwh was fined for soliciting orders, with collection postponed to district court. Lon g Smithart faced arrest and a $2 fine plus costs after disputing the mayor. Public sentiment is divided on the ordinance.
Davenport dominated Marengo with strong line play and ball handling. Preston scored on kicks and multiple touchdowns, Hinrichsen and Kerrigan added big runs, while Marengo struggled to gain first downs and capitalized only briefly. Final score Davenport 39, Marengo 4.
The biennial telegraph shoot drew teams from Davenport Chicago Lyons Dubuque and others despite changing light and rear winds. Davenport team No 1 posted a record total 1,237 points with J B Regennitter scoring 227 inside the Zigapea circle and Ed Berger 220. outside scores list Davenport 1,279 Dubuque 1,217 Chicago 1,386 Lyons 1,158 and Davenport second 1,055.
The Davenport Shooting Association held its last regular outdoor meet at Schutzen Park on a clear day with large attendance and fair scores. A turkey shoot is planned for the Sunday before Thanksgiving at the Bavelstor club range in Barnes Ball, with further matches to follow.
In Sigourney Iowa October 10 in district court Mrs Williams of Richland was granted a divorce from her husband J D Williams former mayor of Richland. He left town abruptly months ago and has not been heard from since. His financials showed assets around 3000 with liabilities exceeding 15000. The collapse left his family nearly penniless amid rumors of fast living.
In Missouri Valley on October 10 a loaded gun discharged by an uncle, who had just returned from Denmark, killed the infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Gregerson in their home. The baby slept in its cradle when the shot blew away the top of its head, leaving the mother in a near collapse.
In Lincoln township, Tobias Meyer’s home, Ella Lutter aged 15 burned to death after turpentine used on a foot cut ignited her clothing. Her mother rushed in to help, sustaining burns while trying to extinguish the blaze. The tragedy drew widespread county sympathy.
Mount Pleasant Oct 10 Word comes that Dr Green who escaped the insane hospital at this place a few days ago has not been found authorities suspect outside assistance and hint at influential supporters He left a note directing his trunk be sent to Muscatine and asked that $4 be split between two attendants as a hospital rule applies to escapes by patients.
In a suit filed October 10 the Van Buskirk company of Shenandoah charges the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad with juggled cornmeal cargo to conceal neglect in forwarding it. The shipment to Lai Maras Texas included 132 bags. delivered to Shenandoah and hauled to Kansas City, the Rock Island allegedly notified January 21 of readiness, but the car did not reach its destination for about 90 days.
A river region report notes cabbage heads in Chartton harbor worms from a short to long length of eight inches. The worms are described as poisonous with death possible within hours after the cabbage is cut. A dealer brought a worm in a bottle to the city on Tuesday, recorded as nine inches long and horsehair in thickness.
In a muddled report residents discuss a hairworm and a cabbage dispute. Benway claims a worm placed in cold water fights and weakens after removal from its bottle. others speculate mink poison or a cabbage allergy. The odd tale has stirred local excitement and divided opinion.
Fragmented notice invites readers to seize a chance for free homesteads with an upcoming event on October ith and a call to act quickly. Contact Mahan at 805 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa for details and eligibility.
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