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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1904
Page
2
Word from Austria fungetr indicates a severely reduced patita crop, creating a demand for imports from Armenia. Reports of other quirky notes include Ambassidor Tower hosting a Philadelphia dinner for eighteen guests at $1,800, and wild claims of cures and new discoveries amid a bustling, error-filled page of assorted items.
A satirical page features cheeky dialogue on courting and love. Fragments mock pickup lines and gendered banter, pairing humorous quips from fictional characters with breezy street chatter. The teaser highlights playful exchanges among characters like Leura Jamelighi and Seth Stalle amid light social humor.
Norfolk dispatch reports Miss Bessie Wilson of Clarksburg West Virginia niece of the late Willem J Wilson former postmaster general and Washington and Lee Cal yoruity president drowned while bathing at Virginia Beach her body recovered. Also John Enright once a wealthy oil speculator found dead near Lowell with last sighting yesterday evening as he headed for the oil field from Carey Ohio.
Courage Bails former club figure at No 120 Lexington Avenue dies by suicide rather than face criminal proceedings. Hall, once a Calumet Society member and senior partner in a Cedar Street wine firm, had sought vindication against assailants and former associates amid lawsuits and circulating rumors.
A vintage advertisement asserts Buellen's Arnica Salve cures burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers and eruptions. Priced at 25e with a guarantee of satisfaction from Frank Natier, a local druggist.
Burlington officials in Onika Nebraska consider steam motor cars on Oberlin and St Francis branches to fix low passenger traffic. Trains run only two or three times weekly and the plan aims to provide regular passenger service on lines into Kansas and Nebraska.
Hamilton man Thomas Millikn is under arrest in Chicago on charges of swindling girls by inserting chorus girl ads in papers. He previously married Miss Sue Burridge, who sued for divorce within a week, alleging force and lack of awareness of the ceremony. she secured the divorce.
Fifteen hundred miners at the Massillon Coal Mining company walked out demanding a two cent per ton increase over the scale fixed last April for machine tainting. The strike was ordered by President Robert Legg of the miners' association.
Russian fleet sortie near Parc AvUive repelled by London Metropolitan Police effort. Details unclear due to damaged text but action halted and ships withdrew. Potential reference to wartime naval engagement involving Russian forces and British authorities.
The Inside In at the World’s Pair in St. Louis, run by manager Mr. & AL Stutler, is praised for large rooms and meals at reasonable rates. Its size, forested setting, and on site grounds reduce travel tiresome, attracting big crowds without overcrowding. Rates range from 0.30 to 5.50 daily European and 3.00 to 7.00 American plan. Inquiries to Inside En World’s Fair Grooms, St. Louis, will yield more details.
Oct 12 Jefferson—The final chapter in the Butterfield case in Cedar township closes with a purse raised for Mrs. Butterfield and children after her disappearance in September. She departs for the East with the children, leaving a defiant letter to Mr J V McCoy and others, declaring she will no longer be bound by promises and naming those who aided and betrayed her.
In Syrvia Zicha on October 12 the coronation of King Peter occurred with bells ringing and a 9 o'clock service. The Metropolitan presided with bishops and clergy as the king completed high mass then underwent anointing at the ikonostas with holy chrism and a cross sign.
Sedalia Missouri October 12 Tulla A Wood of Oxford Kansas is not expected to live. Other injured brought to the railway hospital are improving. The unidentified woman among the dead is Mrs T H Alley of Cedarville Ohio whose husband also died.
The Sunboat Padaesh, a vessel of one thousand tens, was launched this morning at Mortis Heights, according to local reports. Details remain scarce as observers confirm the event and celebrate the milestone.
A Toledo user testifies that Rudolph Schiffmanno’s Asthma Cure relieved his severe attacks within minutes after failing with doctors and other remedies. The ad claims the product is musical in effect and offers a one dollar price with a $98 trial offer from R Schirmanns Box in St Paul for a 6 room sample package.
In St Louis the mishmash mission brings fifty seven children through town en route to the Southwest. Dr. Swayne of the New York Foundling Asylum reports two colonies in Kansas and Arkansas with twenty one remaining. Fires of confusion and hostile locals prompt withdrawal. The aim is to place the children in suitable foster homes across the country.
Tom Rooney, a Hiner gang member who robbed and shot a Great Western brakeman near Williston two months ago, escaped last Friday using a wooden key and unlocked doors. Deputies found a rope and sharpened tools in his cell. The other two suspects were moved to Minot prison for safekeeping.
London reports Lippe residents gathered in Lage Lippe Prince Leopold’s regency to protest attempts to displace him. About 1000 attendees declared loyalty to the prince and emperor, urging the Diet to support the regency while cheering both the emperor and Leopold.
Lappe Detmold reports: at yesterday's diet session the committees on the regency issue approved a resolution rejecting any attempts to impair Lippe state rights. They will petition the federal council for swift judicial or arbitration settlement of the Lippe throne succession. The resolution passed unanimously after a heated debate.
In Towa City Mrs Charles Lepic, once described as the wonderful sleeping woman, woke from a coma after electroshock therapy and hypnotic suggestion. Doctors used electrical treatment to convince her to awaken, and she regained consciousness.
Hamilton Oct. 12 The Rev J n Moorehead will be installed as pastor of the Hamilton United Presbyterian Church on Oct 26. Sermons will be preached by Rev Lyons Richmond Ind Rev Harsha Oxford and Rev Bailey Dayton O.
In Muskogee Iation a National Bank of Holden vice president McParland is in custody over embezzlement charges. Bond set first at 12000 then raised to 50010 but authorities could not cover the amount. The case involves misappropriation of funds and financial impropriety amid a police-involved situation.
Seemingly fragmented listing details describe several properties on Main Street near Locust and Twelfth Street with parcels around 64x150 to 65x190 feet, pricing ranging from 2,600 to 3,500 dollars. Mentions include a room house with water, a barn, and rent figures for 8 and 6 room houses, plus references to insurance and sale notices.
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