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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1904

Page

4

Geisha Girls in Trouble Over Escape protest

Fourteen Geisha girls at a boarding house on Etzel Avenue face guard actions as they seek to remain in America. Police and a Japanese commissioner general oversee the premises amid claims of unconstitutional restraint and potential habeas corpus proceedings. Manager Hasawa cites losses of about 22000 and an offer of 8500 weekly for American stage appearances.

St Lovie S. Tegima Etzel Avenue Phil H. Sheridan H. Nakagawa Fred Ban Tegims 5S Hasawa Japan Ebt Nakagawa Ania

Pleasant Casino Club Dance Draws Davenport Crowds

Over 250 couples attended a Saturday dance hosted by the Casino Club in Davenport. The Davenport Military Band provided music for the event, described as a delightful evening with promising future dances to be held by the club.

Davenport Miliary Cssino Eino Lathmann Fom Davenport Casino Club Dante

Three-I League Annual Meeting Sparks Big Session

Springfield Illinois hosts the annual Three-I League meeting with a busy agenda. President Edward Holland seeks re election opposed by M H Sexton with potential Springfield compromise. Rockford stay in the league is a key fight as Peoria presses for a berth. Frank Donnelly will again direct Springfield next season.

Spingield Ieague Edward Holland Bloomington M. H. Sexton Rock Island Springfeld Rockford Peoria Frank Donnelly Springfield

Darkness precedes rain in Murketon on October 11

A curious phenomenon darkened Murketon for about fifteen minutes making building outlines indistinguishable, followed by a heavy rain. Coal-Telephone 138-CoalL W. H. Claussen.

Murketon Uch Coal—Telephone W. H. Claussen

Many Davenport meetings held last night

Numerous Davenport groups reported regular sessions or drills last night though several postponed due to quorum issues. The Davenport Business Men's meeting was postponed, while groups such as W O W drill team, Democratic Marching club, and various unions and lodges held regular gatherings at local halls and temples.

Davenport North- West Turner Hall Northrrest Davenport Turner Hall Democratic Marching Club Cy Held & Mivetog International Brotherhood of Antherworkers Inca G.A. RK Pnion Kaughts Dittav Armory Hall The Eagles Redmen Hall Mystic Tolliers Lahrmann Davenport Maennereher Coopers’ Union Cnier den Linden Masons Davenport Lodge Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Pauline Hall on Warpath in Bankrupt Brokers Case

New York actress Pauline Hall filed a claim for 1283 with the bankruptcy court for Floyd Crawford Co. She says the firm owes her 16000 and she has sued for it. She lent funds in April to carry 200 shares of Pennithunia and others on margin. She intends to recover money or stock. Floyd and Frank Crawford were arrested by the sheriff and released on 1000 bail each.

New York Pauline Hall Consolidated Exchange Stock Brokers Floyd, Grawford & Co Tor Ik Peanithunia Ethin Noble Crawford Shcriff

Davenport Chess Club Plans Junior Youth Group

Davenport chess club meeting drew six tables and many young players. Interest shows strong for a new junior club for ages up to 19, with instruction promised as soon as applications arrive.

Chess Club Turnor Hall Ting Club Junio Club Instruchons

Davenport Military Band Opens Season at Claus Groth Hall

The Davenport Military band will present a Thursday evening concert at Claus Groth Hall featuring a program with Overture Raosemunde, Descriptive Danve, Medley The Terderfort, Fairy Tate, Whustling Song, American Patriot, and selections by Seubert Bergenboltz and Meacham, among others.

Davenport Miliary Clave Groth Hall Raosemunde Seubert Danve Guy Masquerad Bergenboltz Attila Veril Terderfort Weariz Fairy Tate Konak

Training Ship Intrepid Launched At Mare Island

The training ship Intrepid was successfully launched at Mare Island Navy Yard Vallejo California on October 11 in heavy rain. Miss De Young daughter of the San Francisco Chronicle editor christened the vessel with champagne as the crowd from San Francisco and elsewhere witnessed the ceremony. Rear Admiral McCalla hosted a luncheon for distinguished visitors after the launch.

Wiss de Young Mere Island Vallejo Cal Mare Island Navy Yards San Francisco Nara Zahn Miss de Young San Francisco Chronicle McCalla

Taylor to Get After Brush in MLB Series Plan

New York report says John T. Taylor, owner of the Boston American League team, will issue a formal challenge to the New York Nationals for a games series to prove the venture is not a box office scheme. He proposes players share all gate receipts, with commissioners of both leagues present as officials.

New York John T. Taylor New York Nationals New York National League New York Amercan

Davenport City Council Passes Grade Change on LeClaire Street

A Davenport council meeting approved changing the LeClaire Street grade between Sixth and Tenth streets after a petition and bond secured by Sears property owner Sam Sears. Aldermen signed the ordinance, bond set at 3000 dollars, and final reading passed amid debate on waivers and bonds for railway indemnity. Also discussed were Rock Island road workman shuttling and a Davenport and Suburban track laying resolution.

Davenport LaClaire Street Fr Oll Pahilips Lindholm C. @& Hipwell West Ogden DeArmand Higwell Sears Sam Sears C C Hipwell W. P. Halligan F. B. Sharon Felix Hirschl G Murray D. R. White Rock Island Road East Moline Lindholm and Sekherdt Davenport & Suburben

Appointments Made by Conference of Ministers

The Upper Iowa conference completed the assignment of Methodist ministers to district charges. Listings include Davenport Center Junction Cedar Falls Waterloo and many towns with presiding elders and named pastors or supplies. Some appointments remain to be supplied and at least one clerkship noted for the young people's work.

Upper Iowa Davenport Presiiing Elder J B Tabernacle—Supply Westfall Center Junction Joe Faiburn Clarence Low Moor H. &. Bargett Manupheta J F Block Milus J J Bowder Monmouth T. D. Perry Mozley—Supply Thos, Fotler Olin H. BE Wilcox Oxford and Lowden Presiin's Goodsell Sabulha J. J. Kidder Stanwood F. P. Tisher Tip Cedar Falla J. W. Bissell Waterley Alnsor C A. Thompson Bramleon Jesse Smith Cedar Falls Daniel McGurk Clarksville T. A. Trimble Dyke H A. Lang Dougherty Aredale G. N. Harness Dumont M. A. Goodell Dysant R A. Reeder Fredericka J. B. Bord Geneseo W. N Chaffee Greene D. Bindenberger Janesiile H Hirset Kensett Laporte T. McKim Marble Rock T. H. Bheckler Alt Auburn Cedar Rapids M. H. Smith Fairfax A. M. Bing Garrison J. B. Wrath N. Prva Kenwood Park Copeland Sishon G. H Birney Marion T M Evans Mechanicsville D. Bartie Mt. Vernon I. W. Troy Mt Vernon Miner Harood Norway Walford T. M. Nielson Oasis H T. Crawford Pato J A Dearing Prarie Wesley J. P van Horn Prairiesburg A. C. Bonlino Ryan H. Culver Shellsburg First Edan Th. P. Cargens Solon C A Hawn Sprmegville W. H. Doner Tipton K. Db Parsons Urbana C. W. Cleveland Maen Horve Second Edam S. V. Williams Winton bDeWitt Clinton Viola F. H. Wyrick Walker Will. Kirwin West Branch W. B Davis F. King Hugh Boyd G. B. Waite Cornell College Mount Vernon Quarterly Conference S. N. Fellows Conference Claimants’ Fund B.A. Fairill Iowa Methodist Iowa City J T. Crippen Wff. Barclay St. Paul's W. E. Manly Miesienary China S. EB Yeger G. BW GWV Gilliand A BE. Mosanian A.A St. Imke's H. D. Atchison Earlville B .W. Soper Edgewood J. T. Heatley Epworth J. B. Jones Fairbank F. C. Witzigman Farley and Dyersvile Slocum Fayette John Dawson Hopkinton K A. Swisher Independence T. E. Taylor Jesup Lemon Lamont E. Ross Roy Porter Lima Manchester F. E Wagner Maronville Silver Creek C.W. Rogers Maynard Westgate GC. Young Monticella van Buren Darwin J. R. A. Hanper Otterville Quasqueton A. D. Foster Tancolla H. £. Boreas

Upper Iowa University and Conference Personnel Listings

A scanned text lists Raymond F Cassiey and others, including T J Gassett president and W C Hilmer professor at Upper Iowa University, with several conference members and appointments noted. It specifies districts Decorah and Cresco and lists many teachers and presiding elders, some supplied or left without appointment, across multiple towns in Iowa.

Takoti University Grandview Avenue G. W. Dunham Deti DeBra Epworth Seminary G. H Dretnall Monmouth College Epworth

Princess Louise to sue for divorce

The Archduchess Stephanie informed to Faris the Italian Deputy Boss to examine Princess Louise and prepare a report to be used as evidence in divorce proceedings against Prince Philippe of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. The prince is accused of brutal mistreatment of Princess Louise.

Stephanie Longay Louise Faris Princess ‘Louise Prince Philippe Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Louise Declared Sane by Doctor Amid Violence Claims

Rome October 1 Dr Bossi the alienist after visiting Princess Louise of Saxe Coburg said there is no trace of insanity but found marks of violence on her body and noted she has been kept under restraint claiming alleged abuse in the royal circle.

Rome Bossi Louise of Saxe-Coburg Huis

Lightning Stuns Mourners at Mrs Marsh Funeral

Oct 11 at King's Creek during the funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Marsh lightning struck the chapel. Mourners were stunned but no one was seriously injured. The incident interrupted services as attendees recovered and prayers continued.

Heltefontaine Elizabeth Marsh King’s Creek

City seeks proposals for police and street supplies

Official notices announce sealed proposals by city committees for police, streets and fire department supplies for the year starting November 1. Bids. due by a Saturday in October at an unspecified time, in Davenport Iowa. The city reserves the right to reject bids.

COHN Police Etreets Fire Department Gerigd Chty

Divorce Petition in Scott County Iowa

State of Iowa Scott County Howell versus Vowel in District Court. Defendant served notice of adultery and wife endangerment. petition seeks divorce and defense deadline set for November term in Davenport. Attorney Alfred Parsons represents the plaintiff. Default may be entered if defense is not filed before noon of the second day of the next term.

State OF Iowa Scott County Snlizabeth Howell Pisinot Edward DL. Vowel Said Terere Scott Wiman Davenport Alfred Parsons Attarney

Bulbs Arrive in Fresh Dutch Importation

A new shipment of Dutch bulbs has arrived, expanding our stock with the finest varieties available. The catalog highlights popular bulbs and seasonal options for garden enthusiasts seeking quality and reliability.

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