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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
6
The Davenport market reports show stable pricing with a notable increase in poultry supply. West region outlooks indicate a 20 percent rise in chicken output and a 15 percent heavier turkey crop, boosting availability for Thanksgiving and Christmas periods.
Public notice from Davenport City Council seeking appropriation of land for a street improvement in Scott County. Commissioners will meet October 24 at 3 p.m. to view the premises and hear complaints or objections from landowners affected by the proposed project. Names of officials and date included.
New York reports the federal government has joined the probe after 25 deaths linked to suspected poisoned liquor near Tenth Avenue and Forty Sixth Street. Investigations by revenue officers and coroners reveal traces of alcohol in victims, with insurance firms also examining the case.
Captain R A Talbot reports a gasoline propelled car for the Sioux City Homer and Southern railway will ship midweek from Kansas City. A celebratory barbecue and festivities are planned in Dakota City once the car arrives and operates, with track already prepared to South Sioux City and work ongoing toward Homer.
Bargain day and a railroad excursion are advertised for October 18 to promote homestead offers in South Dakota. The notice invites readers to contact O S. Mahan at 305 Brady Street Davenport for details and participation.
The Duke of Connaught, brother to Ming-Edward, on a drive from Edinburgh to Gosford House, was thrown from a car after a cart’s overhang struck the rear seat. He was unconscious with injuries to his heel, but later recovered enough to walk. A second car transported him back to Edinburgh. authorities say no serious harm is expected.
A man named Startin, employed at a Beaver Crossing farm, attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a knife last Saturday. He was taken to Dr. Morrow's sanitarium in Seward where the throat was severely injured but the jugular vein avoided. Sherr Smiley seeks Startin's relative in Iowa.
Chilileathe Mo Oct 15 Word has reached that E W Stephens will arrive from Europe to preside at the State Baptist convention next week The sessions open at the new First Baptist church Monday evening at 730 oclock Local entertainment committee has secured homes for 100 guests and expects to provide for 106 more
Mrs. T. Go. McNamara of Seattle was seriously injured when a driven team frightened by an automobile threw her from the buggy. She suffered a fractured shoulder and a dislocated left shoulder, was treated at a doctor's office, and is expected to recover.
A Shangahi dispatch to the Standard says Japan reported a complete victory yesterday with hundreds of prisoners captured as Russian forces flee northward toward the frontier.
A gasoline burner in a San Francisco restaurant erupted after being thrown out and a flare of fire scattered among a group of nine children. The youngsters suffered severe burns and were found in distress along the sidewalk as bystanders attempted to aid them.
In Appleton Wisconsin on October 15 the college spirit among coeds runs high with one group fondly wearing a blue garment and another a white one signaling school color pride during campus events.
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