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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
2
The piece reflects on disarmament as a top goal and questions how it could be achieved. It mentions Mr. Kurepatkin and Mr. Garnegie’s view on enforcing universal peace while noting Baltic feet and Cherularban shifting headquarters. It also cites Mr. La Follette’s cautious victory remarks and Wisconsin political tone.
Reports from St Petersburg suggest General Kuropatkin plans a southward offensive to relieve pressure from Japanese forces in the north. The move aims to force a decisive late war outcome, but Japanese readiness and supply constraints could hinder success.
A story of a spinster who, in leap year, proposes to her steady lover. They navigate secrecy and social expectations as they learn each other’s ways and defer public declaration while keeping their private pact intact.
Mr Sterling Ky October 13 Charles T Stead Lug deputy sailor of the county died in Louisville from head operation complications. Earlier he suffered severe injuries from a hatchet attack by a fugitive Negro and later accidental pistol discharge worsened wounds, with eye loss and a near throat injury. He had served as deputy sheriff for several years and was known across the region.
Governor Herrick appointed a commission to oversee the memorial hall project in Lancaster. Members named include Samuel T. Highland, Amanda Colwallns, Oliver B. Brett, Carroll, George A. Hamberger, George A. Harmon, and Washington Wyman. The first three are Republicans while the remaining two are Democrats.
Washington October 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission prepares a major probe into the private car line system described as the biggest graft in violation of the interstate commerce act. The inquiry follows revelations of railroad rebates to the beef trust and aims to break up the private line abuses now freed from act restrictions.
In Maron Missouri this morning Mrs Antonine Rendie and her infant daughter posed for a studio portrait. As photographers prepared to proceed the child rolled over and died. The family is from Keota two mining camp.
Oskaloosa Oct 12 John P White president of the Ilown Mine Workers will be granted a leave of absence from duties due to poor health. He has shown a nervous collapse from overwork and irregularity and has undergone medical examination. The successor during his absence has not been determined with Secretary Edwin Perry and Vice President L Joyce handling most duties.
Dubuque hosts among 139 cities the summer entrance exams. Merrill Burch, who entered MIT without conditions, was among 1,817 test takers prepared at Car High School. Ages ranged from 14 to 34, with most in mid teens. exams covered many colleges including Columbia, Cornell, MIT, Yale, Princeton, and more.
Readers are told that Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all its stages and constitutional trouble. The ad asserts it strengthens the constitution by acting directly on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers one hundred dollars for any failure to cure. Includes address and solicits mail for testimonials and features.
In Des Moines on October 13 Judge McHenry ordered $1,227.40 in Margaret Ann Ricks estate distributed. Forty heirs could not be found or declined to sign, including Henry Brown’s niece and her three children. The clerk holds the funds, while thirty heirs received $3.11 to $61.25 each per relationship. A verbal will left personal effects to relatives living with the deceased.
A fire leveled a seaside amusement resort near the world’s fair grounds today at St Louis, arousing 50 guests at Forest Park hotel. Sparks reached the livestock barn but prompt firemen prevented a wider blaze. Loss at the amusement resort was $10,000. hotel and other buildings escaped major damage.
Rasmus sen, a well-to-do farmer near Hort, north of EM, was attacked by a vicious bull while working in a field near his home last Friday. He died early Saturday morning. A search found him near the fence with fatal brain injuries.
Elmer Crome, a Kekoma dairyman, was sentenced to fourteen years for abducting his own baby. The case drew attention to parental rights and custody disputes in the region.
The Inside Inn inside the grounds offers seven day plans at 21 dollars covering lodging meals and daily access. Run under Steller supervision the three story hotel has 2257 rooms a diving pool and 2500 seat hall with European and American rates and meals.
Baltimore March 13 The campaign tour of Henry G Davie Democratic presidential candidate opened in Maryland with an overflow crowd in Syr ic Wall. Thousands were addressed from a street stand after all seating filled as leading state and city Democrats attended. Senators Whyte Hill Gorman and Daniel spoke along with other nominees. most will join the tour.
Governor Batley released an official examination report noting shortages irregularities and discrepancies amounting to many thousands of dollars across twelve counties and predicting similar issues in remaining counties including permanent school fund normal and agricultural funds He calls for a thorough investigation.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe modern cure for neuralgia headaches menstrual pains rheumatism backache toothache and more. It claims quick nerve calming effects and says first package will help or money back with testimonials from GEO SAUNDERS Greensburg and offers free trials and mail orders.
Huntington West Virginia report states Isham Collins and his former wife, both aged, renewed their marriage after forty years apart. Allegations of desertion and military service are noted, with a tale of reconciliation after a long separation in Indian Territory and an unsteady return to the home.
Seventeen members of the Cagcage and Parcel Delivery Drivers Union struck via Frank E. Scott Transfer company in Chicago halting baggage delivery for leading hotels. Union leaders disappeared after the action, while company officials blamed conspirators and reported resumption of normal service planned for the next day.
Dennis Shanks, 19, stands trial for assault with intent to kill Frank Lomburger after a dispute over a girl named Dora Choate near a fair. Prosecution says Lomburger was struck and later stabbed near his heart during an attempted homeward confrontation. Shanks, with good local reputation, claims self defense and expresses remorse.
Marshalltown prepares for the three day Xanuel convention of the W C T U to begin October 11 at the First Methodist church. Prominent temperance workers from the Midwest will attend. Official program lists state officers including President Mrs Merion H Dunham and others.
J C Rasmus sen a farmer living near Kimballton fifteen miles north of Atlantic was killed by an angry bull. He was found unconscious by family members and later recalled the attack. The bull charged after being described as tamed. Rasmus died at 1 o'clock Saturday morning and was buried yesterday afternoon. He was a prominent member of the Danish settlement in the neighborhood.
Investigators in What Cheer Iowa probe the death of Jim Smythe known as Jim the Bum. Officials say a heart failure killed Smythe, with earlier reports of murder disproved by examination of a head wound from a fall. Smythe, a ramshackle resident, had recently been involved in a legal dispute over a blacksmith shop, then died near his doorway. He reportedly left a single surviving relative, a sister or brother in Davenport.
Commissioner Neill informed coal companies that the average price of coal at tidewater in September was 4.98 dollars. Based on this, the commission fixes a one percent wage increase for miners over the April rates, using sliding scales from the strike commission. This is two percent more than August pay.
Judge Harmon of Ohio sent a message via D. T. Biumearies from Cincinnati dated Oct 1. He stated he would enter the campaign for Parker if his wife’s violation conviction would permit. He planned to return to the United States and support Parker and Divis.
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