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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1904
Page
7
Two more world’s fair romances were added when Ernest J. Rohwer and Esther Bensch eloped from Clinton Indiana. Mrs Ja Curtis of Dewitt Indiana and Frank J Kettenring were married at the fair.
A head porter recalls bizarre requests from a single hotel room, including bait trash clean towels and two Martini cocktails within two hours. He learns the guest repeatedly asks for two porters and mixes up duties, finally refusing to depart until understanding the exact demand.
An editorial piece disputing overcrowding fears at the St Louis Exposition. It highlights well-supplied accommodations within the grounds, including The Inside Inn inside the Exposition, operated by E L M Sinder. Rates range 1.80 to 5.50 daily European and 3.00 to 7.10 American, with rooms sized for comfort and immediate access to events. Reservations can be made by postal card to The Inside Inn, Armiptan ae Bldg World’s Fair Grounds, St Louis.
London reports from the Japanese legation say Marquis Oyama described operations below Mukden on Tuesday and Wednesday. Russia is credited with capturing thirty eight guns and twenty four ammunition wagons. General Olu’s army reportedly took twenty three guns. Nodeu’s captures include two field guns and eight ammunition wagons near Yeott, with further field guns and wagons at Sankavskib mountain and 159 prisoners. The total gun count remains uncertain.
The company delivered a strong enthusiastic performance in Davenport highlighting a new pastoral drama praised as among the best seen on local stages. Reviewers say the play will appeal to a wide audience, though some readers might find its themes challenging.
Maureene Fricklyn stars as Helene Cray in a tale of sinned and sinned against, supported by Joseph Manning as Nolan Crna and Ellie Song Jit as Alex. The ensemble charms the audience with humor from Suzanne Tompkins Buck Smith and White Cobb, as Tompidus and friends.
A northeast storm drove the Nova Scotia schooner Wentworths onto Chatham Bar, smashing it to pieces. Two bodies were recovered, and eight or more crew members are presumed lost. Rescue efforts continued through the night as lifeboat crews watched the wreckage at daybreak.
Prof W B Hutter of the agriculture department submits a report to Secretary Wilson on removing cotton plants after frost. Two methods are described: plowing out roots or pulling stalks, with burning recommended after piles dry. Early destruction of stalks and weevil-laden plant material is stressed as crucial for next year’s pest control.
Bettendorf notes record a Sunday visit by Mr. Pauli and local residents. Chas Kobie hosts a party, and the Modern Brotherhood of America holds its first lodge meeting with many officers elected. A list of prospective members is presented, and plans call for ongoing meetings and new joiners as the lodge aims for Tulare success.
Eldridge notes from October report residents at the St Louis exposition and Davenport visits. Potatoes fetch 22 cents, school vandalism injures rooms. a house break in yields damaged property and disrupted classes. Police promise action to bring culprits to justice.
Austin af Winchester praises Tad for knowing what to do in a crisis. His wife suffered stomach and liver troubles beyond doctors’ help, then tried King’s Safe Pills and found instant relief and eventual cure. Available for 25 cents at Frank Nadler drug store.
Literary note praises Mrs Ward's absorbing tale Dixy Houghton Milftin Cod as a vivid study of love ambition and medical ethics. A young physician protagonist confronts modern surgery, face a startling plot link, and delivers a restrained yet intense social New England backdrop with a surprising outcome.
Mrs James Embree of 908 Grand Avenue was hit in the left breast when her chatelaine bag exploded as she returned home. The shot was accidental and not self inflicted. She was taken to University hospital. James Embree runs the lodging house. Mrs J F Meany of Dubuque burned severely after carbolic acid spilled on her harness.
A widespread appeal offers free consultation from Dr S B Hartman on uterine and female weakness. The notice claims forty years of medical experience, promising effective remedies at drugstores upon sending name, address, symptoms and duration. Endorsed by several prominent women and groups across the United States.
The Teachers Association of Rack Taland country will hold the first tree t of the year at Center Station. A discussion on English led by Prof A TL Ball features Steps In English and a composition talk by Lupe S J Pergn san. Other talks cover expansion of American people, preparation for fifteenth century expansion, Spain in the West, colonies, and the origins of Kentucky and Tennessee with multiple speakers from Milan and surrounding areas.
In Hagerstown Maryland October 2 a loop-the-loop stunt car jumped the track injuring passengers. Goode from Paterson New Jersey was killed and Roy Baul Goodman Welsh Herman B Musel and Charles Vesster were injured as riders were hurled to the ground.
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