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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1904

Page

4

Hall and Martin New Things in Wall Paper and Frames

San Francisco October 14 Champion Jim Jeffries visited the Russian cruiser Lemit at Ware Island and spent about an hour aboard. The Russians, impressed by his ring feats, toasted him with vodka while he was treated as a guest emperor. Berlinsky and Gujevier accompanied Jeffries as officials described the scene in broken English and comics of glory during the visit.

San Francisco Gal Jim Jeffries Lemit Ware Islad Jodi Davy Crockett Io Vallejo Gue Viier Jim Cape Berlinsky Mrenech- Engilesh Bebold Bebold Zee Jeffries and Gupta’ Berlinsky Zee Biil Boam Berlinsky

Stock Judging Course For Farmers Announced

The Ames agricultural department offers a two weekly stock judging course starting Monday Feb 2 1995 and ending Feb 14 1995. It targets farmers and breeders of horses cattle sheep and swine, with beginner and advanced classes. A Wednesday Jan 11 demonstration will judge stock types on foot and by processing to show market cuts and producer consumer value.

Antimellishanary Department Ames Oligen Sara Stuman

No Disruption At Madison Varsity Team

Madison Wis Oct The threat of disruption to the varsity squad is averted as Findlay and Vanderboom quit plans are abandoned. A conference settled the matter. players will stay to strengthen the team and university. Injuries among Capt Rush Reno Clark Kinney remain troublesome but practice proceeds. Notre Dame visits Saturday with Clark out.

Madison Wis Findlay Vanderboom Kinney Gap Notre Dam University Clark Sanford Luldguck Berike Dougyal

Discharge in Murder Case at Eleanor

Conway Arkansas October 24 John Bay Ben Wise and Lafayette Dean were discharged at Eleanor on the charge of murdering David G Harris. The crowd gathered as seven days passed and no trouble occurred while preparations for breakfast were noted. Mrs. Austins Pancake flour advertised as ready in a minute.

Conway Ark John’ Bay Ben Wise Lafayette Dean Eleanor David G. Harris

Man And Woman Fined In Court Of Justice Finger

Frank Meinke and Isabel Smith were fined $3 each plus costs in Judge Finger's court for intoxication and disturbance after being picked up by Detective Atkinson. Meinke admitted going with Smith, they stayed at a rooming house, and both drank. The note says Smith drinks heavily when out with him. A separate warrant sought Carl Paulsen for pulling a trailer on Brady the previous October night. he faced arrest but sought a delay until Det. 21 due to hotel interests in Sigourney.

Frank Meinke Isabel Smith Meinke Carl Paulsen Brady

Prisoner admits robbery on Pullman car incident

James Rumsey alias Chief Jess, 43, arrested in Sedalia Mo on October 14 charged with robbing passengers of the Annadale Pullman car at Missouri Kansas Texas station. He conspired to pawn stolen money and jewelry, later recovered from an express office after Rumsey deserted from the Twenty-eighth United States Infantry at San Francisco.

Sedalia James Rumwlias Frankson Jess Annadale Missouri, Kansas & Texas Franklin Junction Rumsey Frank Jackson Chicago Twenty-eighth United States Infantry San Francisco

Local notes from Dixon Iowa hillside tale and birthdays

Dixon Iowa notes report a birthday celebration for James Jurkens turning 62, Mrs Shannon of Rock Stream visiting with her mother, and Grandpa Holt recalling a rat tale. Items mention cattle purchases by BH Walthes, planned chicken house construction by M KR Fitzgibbons, and Conrad Relfe adding a fur Ace to his home.

Dixon BH. Walthes M. KR. Fitzgibbons Conrad Relfe Shannon Rock Setend James Jurkens Grandpa Holt Dizon Fay Ny One Iim John Hansen Charley Petersen Wat. Flenker Pavenport

Defendants Challenge Plaintiff's Mental Condition Suit

In the case Robert Vilsmier versus Michael Siebengarter and others the defense says the plaintiff is irresponsible and caused by brooding imagined affairs. The answer contends defendants bear no responsibility for the plaintiff's mental condition and seeks to recover about $700 loaned plus damages.

Robert Vilsmier Michael Siebengarter Ruymann Ruyuurag Platatin

Rose Maiden operetta staged at Library Hall

The Rose Maiden an idéaliste operetta adapted from Francillon will be presented at Library Hall by a chorus of trained voices under Professor Ernest Huwer Brown on Tuesday evening December 8 at 8 30. Admission 50 cents.

Gerad Vy

Bailey Seeks To Recover State Treasury Shortage

Topeka Kansas Governor Dailey submitted evidence from Stns Accountant Rowete to Attorney General Coleman to pursue necessary actions to recover a state treasury shortage. The audit shows shortages totaling over 7500 dollars with 4500 recently deposited into the treasury, most dating to the Grines administration when the current treasurer was an assistant state treasurer.

Topeka Kas Dailey Stns Rowete Coleman Grinses

Comiskey Calls for Inquiry Into Pitcher Conspiracy

Cincinnati O Oct 14 President Thorles Comiskey of the Chicago American league club asks the National baseball commission to investigate charges by President Mart of the Chicago National league that a pitcher from his team, now with another Nationals club, conspired to lose games against the Chicago Americans for the city championship. He urges punishment or vindication after a full inquiry. The commission will consider the letter and await views from its members before acting.

Cincinnati Thorles Comiskey Chicago American Legue Stud Tors National Baseball Commission Mart Chicago National Tenuge Nationals Chicago Nationals Chicago Americans Chicago Comiskey Hermon National Commission Camiskey Fetter Alesera Johnson Pulliam

Humboldt Board Moves to Enforce School Attendance

Humboldt Neb October 14 The school board begins enforcing truancy laws targeting students of school age to attend school at least two portions of the year as part of a broader move to uphold compulsory education.

Humboldt. Neb Humboldt Board of Education

Cunningham acquitted in Sullivan murder case

Andrew Cunningham was acquitted after a trial over the death of Sloan, founder of Wash Sloan, who allegedly tried to force entry into a home. The case involved a disputed local council affiliation and a failing attempt to confront the homeowner.

Deemur Andrew Cunningham Sullivan Wash Sloan Sloan Lecauge Nol Teshadeus

A Chinese Honeymoon at Burns Theater

Dramatic Sam and Schubert bring the international musical comedy to Davenport over a 100-person company. The show departs for snast and will travel with a special train and two sixty foot baggage cars. Despite a small audience last night, the company earned hearty applause for its polished performance. The run will be repeated this evening at the Burtis.

Sam Schubert Busiis Burtis

State license law discussed at Davenport meeting

The Davenport Association of Stationary Engineers held a meeting in G. AR ball to discuss a proposed state license law. It would license competent stationary engineers to operate boilers and engines in buildings, with state supervision and mandatory display of licenses. Proponents say such rules cut accidents and boiler explosions, mirroring government oversight for steamers and ships. The gathering included J. H. Oppenburg of Wisconsin as a guest speaker, with five candidates examined and several applications acted upon.

Wisconsin J. H. Oppen-burg Andee Feitigtet Act Ad Uzor

Miss Nolan to Demonstrate La Vida Corsets at Big Boston Store

Miss Nolan of New York will visit Harned & Von 21ACR to show and fit La Vida corsets next week. She is an expert, recently returned from Paris, and will provide free service with exclusive agency in Day support.

Miss Nolan New York Boston Isi Paris America Europe

Prescription to Cure Divorce Prompts Theatrical Advice

Chicago, Oct. 14. Mrs. Ashley C. Stith touts a divorce cure with a husbands only formula. Never neglect a parting kiss and take your wife to the theater weekly. Call or text love daily, never compel an admission. Follow this plan for happiness and no divorces.

Chicago Ashley C. Stith West Side Marvin Smyth Company Uay

Thoughtful Man Helps Wife With Cure

A thoughtful man in Winchester Indiana knew what to do in an hour of need. His wife suffered stomach and liver trouble doctors could not help. He tried Dr Klog's Life Pills and she found relief at once and was cured. Only 26c at Frank Nadler drug store. H H Oberholizer a pioneer businessman of Cornell Bluffs is dead aged

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Hex Dr. Klog Frank Nadler Drug Store

Harney Sues for Damages Over Saw Table Injury

Wmi Harney sues G R & P railroad in Scott County District Court for 10000 dollars claiming injury to his left hand from a saw table at the defendant's East Moline shops on March 11 1904. Hetrick and Tendinot represent the plaintiff while Cook and Dodge defend.

Wmi, Harney Rallywad Scott County Distrigt East Moline Hetrick & Tendinot Cook & Dodge

Shifts His Men Frequently Before Saturday Game

Chicago December reports the Maroon squad shuffled players to different positions in practice to test signals. Spidell from Michigan showed steady form at halfback while Ecke played end as new plays were tried. A large Hawkeye contingent travels by special train to Chicago for the Saturday clash with Coach Stug’s team, which aims to match its strongest season form.

Chicago Maroon Souther Stugs Walker University of Town Eleven Hawkeye Footers Chalmer Marshall Lona Maréons Belo

Hay's Protest to Russia Aims to Forge New International Law

Washington reports Secretary Mi protests to Russia over seizure of mail by mail service during wartime. The move will be sent to St Petersburg by mail today, framed as establishing new international law. Officials acknowledge Russia has a weak case under the treaty, with the protest based on wartime mail and passenger service liberalization.

Washington Russia de Sivemer St. Petersburg State Department

Faulkner Appeal Argued Before Supreme Court

Jefferson City March 14 The second appeal of Harry A Faulkner of St Louis convict ed of perjury was argued before the Supreme Court yesterday by Assistant Attorney General Touries for the state.

Jefferson City Harry A. Faulkner St. Louis Supreme Court Touries

Republican Guard Band Is Not Under Arrest

Newark Ohio report says the Republicaine Garde of France is in Montreal and not under arrest. A story claimed the band aroused disfavor in St Louis by declining a German anthem at the world’s fair. General Picard reportedly denied any arrest or program changes and said the band would perform in other cities as planned. The French band was to serenade Mme Rejane in New York on Saturday.

Newark Republicaine Garde Francy Montreal Canada Ask St .Louis Picard Watt Department Pacis Ger- Huy St. Louis Exposition Anil France United States Cunil New York Mine Rejane

Judge urges grand jurors to blame mob in Maples lynching

In Hatsuike Alabama on October 4 Judge Thomas G. Jones admonished the grand jury not to draw color lines after the lynching of Korruce Maples, urging indictments against mob members and highlighting the federal duty to protect citizens from mob violence.

United States

Steamer Bob Dudley Sunk After Collision Near Paducah

The steamer Bob Dudley sank two miles below Swithland Kentucky while en route to Evansville after striking a sunken wreck. Owned by Capt Thomas Reiman of Nashville the vessel valued at $20000 had no insurance. It ran in the upper Cumberland river and was chartered by the Paducah Evansville Packer company in low water. The hull is slightly damaged and salvage work will begin at once.

Paducesh Evansville Bob Dudley Swithland Thomas Reiman Nashville Cumberlang River Paducah & Evansville Packer Company Paducah & Evansville

Farmer Stabbed After Farm Work Dispute

A Prosperous farmer living about fifteen miles west of Were lies near death from multiple stab wounds inflicted by a man who had been performing farm work. The alleged assailant, involved in a prior fist fight over a settlement for the work, used a knife in the attack. Swift’s condition remains critical as doctors warn either wound could prove fatal. the suspect is under arrest.

Howry Wm. Swift Loeuwsr Grove Were Syting Swift

Mrs Snow Bond Granted After Alleged Assault

Springheld, Hip. Sow charged with throwing jearballe heads in the face of three girls. Bond set at $2,000 at police court. Preliminary hearing scheduled for Oct 23. Injuries not as serious as first feared. vision may recover with treatment.

Band Sears

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Hall & Martin Jeff Zena Thes Agricultural School Grin WM. Joens Finger Howell Sthelt Foy Dixon, Iowa Liebengarten Bailey Nacional Commission Hart Cunningham Claussen Davenport Harned & von 21Acr H. H. Oberholizer Cornell Bluds Cor Harrison WEN YOUNG Havenport Dayvenfort Iowa Harney Case Stagg Hay Harry Faulkner Republican Guard Alabama Aska Bob Budley Kentucky Rgd Provident Axe Security Savings Bank W. Corner Second Harrison Sts Otto Eckhardt William Swift Krell's Krell & CO Charlotte Krell’s Harris Brody Phong
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