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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
1
News notes from Rock Island Davenport and Moline list small items: millinery ads, bakery specials, local meetings, social visits, and travel plans. Abbreviated society updates include residents visiting relatives, business trips, lodge activities, and street corner notices.
Parner Burns, Davenport wrestler, announces a October 26 bout at Turner Hall against J T Reaney of Chicago. Best three falls for 600 dollars a side. Rooney, a strong challenger, is expected to give Burns a stiff test with two preliminaries featuring Voss and Sharpson.
Obituary fragment reports Mrs Ella Harkcon died yesterday at 2:48 p.m. at 621 West Secong Street. She was 2 years old, born in Kentucky, married to H J Hackoom in St Louis six years ago, and resided in Davenport the last six months. Surviving spouse identified as H J Hackoom. Carl Meyer funeral set for tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock at City cemetery. Elizabeth Meta Pruehe funeral tomorrow afternoon with interment at Plane Hite Cemetery.
A brief notice reports Lady Curzon's condition described as fair following an illness. Details are limited, with no further information on location or time provided.
George Selzer assaulted his wife during a misunderstanding last night and was arrested. The prosecuting witness fled to appear this morning, but the case was not dismissed and will be tried in Judge Finger's court next Monday morning.
Judge Parmenter county clerk Hubbard and State's Attorney Weld heard the evidence in the contest between the Looney and the Anti Looney wings of the Democratic Party and handed down a decision in favor of the latter at 2 45 today.
A head on collision between the California Limited eastbound from Denver and a freight near Florence early this month destroyed the forward passenger car and reportedly started a fire. Brakeman Hughws George and engineer Edwards Boosincer, both of Pueblo, are among the crew listed as casualties with other details incomplete due to lost telegraph communication.
The Davenport case involving Murphy Jr. charged with robbing Dick Liegit of $10 during a street incident on Front Street last night was dismissed due to insufficient evidence. Witness recollections were unclear as intoxication affected memory, and venue changes had been pursued without result.
The State of Iowa case against Tom A. O'Brien, charged with threatening his aged father, was continued for three days at Justice Hall. The hearing, originally set for this morning, was postponed to Tuesday morning.
A schooner named Edwood Bulton was wrecked on the outer bar at night near Provincetown Massachusetts. Captain Williams and three crewmen were lost while three other crew members reached shore on wreckage.
President and Mrs Roosevelt with Secretary Loeb and agents depart at 10 am for Valley Forge to attend Senator Knoxs daughters wedding this afternoon then return to Washington tonight. Peter Sella the showman and former Brilfobion resident is dead.
Tomorrow marks the final sermon of Dr Fayette L Thompson at St John’s Methodist in Davenport. He leaves for Minneapolis next week after three years of church growth, property gains near 100000 dollars, and stronger membership. The faithful expect a large turnout to bid him farewell.
An explosion attempt occurred at 4 o clock in Glassport aimed at the Glassport hotel housing nonunion workers. The building was partially wrecked but occupants escaped injury. Investigators suspect former glass plant employees carried out the act.
The assault case involving Ray Chase and Bekm Behn or Behm is slated for Monday at Istica Hall. Chase claims Behn, a watchman, grabbed him after questioning the arrest at Hast Second street, with further details noted for the State of Jews as Henry Behn case.
A court case centers on a woman who practiced palmistry without a license. She was fined ten planks and ordered to repay funds for a license. The judge noted the misdirected praise and the defendant agreed to abandon palm readings to sell lamp wicks instead.
In Rodilewia's court WP Carlin was fined 25 dollars and costs for assaulting Neil with an iron bar during a recent incident. The complaint was reduced to simple assault, with Carlin prepared to plead guilty, concluding the case.
Debs addresses a large Illinois crowd reflecting on progress and past revolutions. He condemns old parties, criticizes Theodore Roosevelt, defends emancipation of women, and envisions a future of true freedom and happiness.
Tomorrow afternoon at Grand Island the All Stars meet the Whys in the season finale to decide the city championship for next year. The Whys claim a long undefeated spell this season while the Stars seek a crowd-pleasing upset in a rare big game.
The sermon by Dr Wilson at Bethlehem Congregational Church is set for Sunday morning at 10 o clock. A second lecture in Davenport titled Scarcity of Fast Young Men will follow at 7530 p.m. and aims to draw young men to attend.
A morning and evening program by the church chorus is announced at Calvary Baptist Church. The schedule includes vocal renditions of Divine Redeemer by Gounod and other works as part of the musical event.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of an ex governor, with unclear identifiers and timing. No further readable details such as name, location, or official tenure are present in the text.
The Davenport & Suborbury Railway Company sues Ande Paton Company Page Iron Works and M & St P Railway for 2900 dollars over alleged contract breach. Sharon & Donegan serve as attorneys for Data.
Sunday afternoon the M. and K. football team from Rock Island meets the Centrals of Davenport at Davenport Ball Park. Rock Island lineup includes Gardner Olsen Marsden Woods Sell Kelly and others.
An entertainment was given in Augustana auditorium last evening by the Chi sago Madrigae company. The event featured musical numbers and performances. The program was part of local cultural offerings and drew community attendance.
The Rev W H Blancke of St Pauls English Evangelical Church Davenport spoke at Nevada Iowa on Christian advocacy and church development. He argued education and monotheism as foundations, noted mission work expansion, and shared reflections with other speakers including Dr L L Ludden and a symposium panel on church leadership and Sunday school roles.
Three men were killed and five injured this morning when a gun burst during tangot practice at Banks. The incident occurred in Winthrop, Maes, in October. Authorities investigated the accidental discharge and begin整理 procedures.
Quiet day in Rock Island police work as William Vogt appeared before Magistrate G. A. Johnson on a drunken and disorderly charge and was fined zero dollars plus costs. The scant docket reflected routine enforcement with no further incidents reported.
The football clash on Petersen field features School No 11 defeating Selinns No 9 with a 32 to 0 score to claim the roving school title. The No 11 squad dominates early and maintains lead through the game, securing the championship on the home field.
The Citizens' National bank has filed a discharge of the stracument in the action involving Huary Salorlovs. The notice records the bank's efforts to resolve obligations and finalize proceedings.
Warrensburg Missouri Pacific freight crew led by conductor W Presiin and engineer J D Horton are charged with manslaughter in the fourth degree after a collision with a passenger train near Warrensburg that killed twenty nine. Brakeman EB Zeigley faces robbery and manslaughter indictments while L L Haines remains jailed to be held with the crew.
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