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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of items from Rock Island Davenport and Moline covers licenses, enrollments, travel, real estate transfers, and community events. Highlights include marriage licenses for A S Milley and Jeasiy B McBueney, local church and club notices, renovations, and a report on court proceedings plus bowling results and a bicycled wager voyage anecdote.
Police report one man sustained broken legs after a fall from a second story window at Lelander boarding house in Maline. A roommate, John Jordan, was jailed on a $1,000 bail and set to appear Friday, with Jordan claiming the man suddenly leaned out while intoxicated.
The Unity Club will hold its first meeting at Unity Hall Devonport next Wednesday evening. Members will begin with Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice and discuss readings at a large table with open participation. The club welcomes all interested in social welfare and literature regardless of church membership.
The general board of St. Lois Mefhorlise Episcopal church plans a final meeting before the departure of Rev. Payette L. Thompson tonight at the church. The conference committee will present a report. Tomorrow evening a farewell reception is scheduled at the church.
A four hour march covering about thirty two miles, led by Frank Heremann Watter Von Koorif Alfons T Kaappe and Thile G Kueppe, with Nodzu retiring from command due to battle wounds as reported from St Petersburg on October 7.
Cynthia Larkins and Ruth Post were fined the customary animint for trading Humoral lives in Yadge Fingar court this morning.
Madrid report states Princess Mathy Mercedes Tenbelle Theresa, sister of King Alphonse, has died. Details are sparse but the royal death prompts official notices from Madrid. The casualty affects the royal family and may influence upcoming ceremonies in the monarchy.
Keator family in Castlewood South Dakota wired Sam J Keator reporting they will move remains of father Jerman Kextor of Moline. Funeral planned for 2:30 p.m. at 2203 Sixth Avenue residence of E B Kentor with options of morning or afternoon train routes from Minneapolis.
The Davenport Turners plan an informal family evening at the ball on Wednesday. Members and their families will attend a casual gathering with an anticipated program.
Yesterday afternoon John Kennedy fought in a saloon on Harrison Street. Davenport police took him to the station where Justice Trigger fined him one dollar and costs. He was permitted to go home and borrow the money from his mother.
Tontien reports Lady Curzon shows continued improvement after a night described as fair. The improvement noted yesterday remains evident in her condition at this time.
South Chicago police report a rival suitor killed Elger Bure in an ambush on Calumet Avenue. Three men from Nelson Morris & Co. tied to the boarding house near the ice plant were arrested, with Julien naming Miller as the rival. Miller and the others await further inquiry.
S. F. Smith failed to plead in court this afternoon, the hearing postponed until tomorrow. The courtroom was crowded with people who came to hear the pleadings.
Local teams Co B and Co C from Murcatine competed in a three-target shoot at varied distances. Scores show Co B 178 Co C 198 at 300 yards and Co B 158 Co C 190 at 300 yards with 66 yards results Co B 140 Co C 185. The event will be held again next Sunday with the cup donated by BB Barnard to be awarded to the team winning two of three matches. Team members listed include Parker Middleton Ives Correy Go Gohner Stewart Smyth Douglas Hanley.
The Rock Island court today settled a case brought by Dgan for a sum of money after a previous continuance. An agreement between the sparthes and parties ends the matter, with the state in possession of two notes for the amount. The record notes the settlement by amicable accord.
Traveling men held an important meeting Saturday evening in Colom Gabe Saturaay to organize a winter entertainment series. A new committee was appointed including MB Like Charles Znackler George A Wilson M B Up aike and P Cornielpon to handle ticketing and arrangements with the Respath Lyceum bureau providing a slate of acts. final arrangements to be completed soon with Joe terran coordinating visits.
Dr. Felix Adler urged the Society for Ethical Culture audience to remove Obstacles to universal peace by forming an ethical, disinterested tribunal for international cases. He criticized the Hague process as biased and argued ethical thinkers should compose the court. He cautioned against dramatic triumphs and noted Russia’s military aid to peace efforts while Roosevelt celebrated the congress.
A gang forged checks in Moline and Rock Island issuing against Mitchell Lynde bank for small sums. Police seized two checks signed by J Z Blessing and George Beacon while pursuing leader Godfrey. The scheme swept twelve proofs in Moline and extensions in Rock Island, with victims including Moline Trust and Savings Bank.
W C Martin and a friend rode a Broadway car at Thirty-ninth Street when a mural thief robbed Martin of a $2,000 pocketbook on a ferry trip to Cong Island. Martin, who had paid $150 for a watch, described the scene to police after reporting the theft.
Larkin W. Hall proprietor of a millinery shop was found murdered in his lodgings in the Back Way district. The crime was discovered late tonight. Fred Watson of Eugené Sennett, coast artillery private at Fort Waacen, was arrested and detained for inquiry. Hall died from two knife wounds inflicted with a Japanese sword used to decorate the ryont.
Fragmented report from Philadelphia describes a football related death and a near death, plus a lost diamonds incident. Mrs Bert Howes of Montclair New Jersey reportedly lost a handbag containing jewels valued at $18 000 while listening to an orchestra at a hotel. The story mentions a distant route, a 17 year old son of a local resident, and a separate death after a train station incident.
District court hears numerous defendants plead not guilty while lawyers named to defend. Several offenders face charges including larceny forgery embezzlement and vagrancy. some defendants discharged or facing plea changes as cases proceed.
Market notes from Davenport list grain receipts and hog prices with weekly totals and regional quotations. The report includes wheat, corn, oats, and hog supplies, plus a note on steady to weak hog prices. Also in Davenport a 20 year old, George J. Peterson, dies at St. Luke’s, with funeral plans and local church notices.
Mrs. Themas Fuller and his wife of 413 Fifth street Hock Island celebrated a golden wedding anniversary with about seventy five guests. Mr. Fuller, born August 13 1834 in Franklin County Maine, moved to the West as a child and later served in the Civil War with Company G 224th Illinois Infantry. The couple began married life in Mercer County Illinois and later moved to Rock Island where they have resided seventeen years. They have eight children six of whom are living.
Death notices and brief obituaries from Rock Island report Carney of Roelleland, Scotland born, survived by wife and three children with funeral at Sacred Heart. Dora Kohler of Rock Island died at Clinton from blood poisoning with burial at Grand Mound. Mrs Anni M Regnier of Davenport Chicago area died at home aged 62, funeral at First Presbyterian Church with burial at Oakdale. church group activities announced for a Friday evening sweep and Thursday afternoon meeting.
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