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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1904
Page
2
Fragmented text claims an Iowa professor prompts controversy as state officials debate academic tone and profanity in public discourse. Courts weigh if certain swearing and printed phrases constitute punishable conduct under local standards.
Rival crowds gather as a tough gridiron clash erupts into a wild, bruising play. Husky backs burst free while linemen collide in heavy contact. Ambulatory parade follows, medics rush to aid the injured, and spectators cheer while players press on with relentless spirit.
Philadelphia reports a dramatic immigration incident as Miss Mary Stanton and her aunt and uncle arrive on the Westertid dye. Misrepresentation led to detention for deportation after Miss Stanton allegedly pretended to be married to Hugh Stanton to unite with her fiancé. Authorities investigated secret arrangements aboard the vessel and noted deception by the party seeking union.
Two accidents near Creston report injuries. Warrick, thrown from a wagon after a team ran off causing a fright, is recovering at home. Laborer Jon Waig fractured two ribs loading stock at the stock yards and is confined to his room with injuries not expected to be serious.
The Rev. William May, believed Kentucky's oldest Morhndist preacher, died at his home near Perryville aged about 93. He preached for seventy years without taking pay and reportedly married 3,900 couples, baptized 10,000, officiated at 5,000 funerals, and leaves twelve children, fifty grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.
Martin King, head of the Kingman Corporations, pleads general denial to charges of irregularities and conspiracy. C. A. Jamison accused accounts were kept to deprive Jamison of profits. Kingman says surplus funds were used to meet extraordinary competition and dividends were not declared due to need.
Stone laid for the Moultrie community house with exercises led by the Pythians. Hamilton Lewis of Chicago delivered the principal address as 1,900 schoolchildren participated in the party.
A Davenport writer excerpts from The Strad praising 12 year old Florizel Reuter as a musical prodigy. The article notes his mastery of violin and piano, his Geneva Conservatory diploma under Henri Marteau, and performances of Mendelssohn, Wieniawski, Paganini. It lauds his memory, conducting debut, languages, health, and family ties.
A four story lodging on the World’s Fair grounds offers 2257 bedrooms and seating for 2500 in dining. European and American plans range from 3.50 to 5.50 dollars and 2.08 to 7.00 dollars daily, with reservations advised through the World’s Fair Administration.
Davenport notes a gifted child linked to Games Street near Lo cust Street, praising the youngster as a birthright of the city. He recalls shared childhood moments and asserts local pride in the boy, who has ties to the Strad 3 publication in London and to a unit in New York.
Lawrence B. Stringer, Democratic governor nominee, will speak in Rock Island Saturday. He will mingle with supporters and deliver an address amid expected out of town clubs and a clash with Republican rival Chis. Dereon and Governor Tiuehard Yutus.
Edward A. Kimball, C.D.8, prominent Christian Science lecturer from Chicago, will speak at Rock Island's opera house tomorrow evening at 8. Admission is free. a collection may be taken. Kimball serves on the Board of Lectureship for the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston.
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana advised his wife to try Dr King's Life Pills after doctors failed. The pills provided quick relief and she was eventually cured. July 28, at Frank Nadler’s drug store.
A petition circulated among local businessmen to compel the mayor to appoint a city marshal after the council discontinued the office for lack of funds. The petition argues the city’s condition now requires such an officer as crime has worsened since the position was eliminated.
The Rev. Thompson, pastor of St John’s Merlodial Episcopal church Davenport, preached a farewell sermon to a large audience citing his three years of work. He reflected on leaving for a new field of labor as the church prepares a new financial year with envelopes for offerings. The Rev. L. G. Lemon will preach both morning and evening next Sunday at St John’s.
Miry Cleary Anderson, 17, held at police HQ in charge of Colonel Greenman after a market incident. She carried edible items from stallkeepers including a red pepper worn on her blouse while mumbling about nerve. Doctors say her trouble stems from overstudying at school. she will be sent home after a visit to Mrs Burris.
In Springfield a state appellate court upholds the 190% child labor law, ruling it supersedes older mining employment limits. The decision in Struther versus People affirms the act raises the worker age to 28 for minors and applies to mining employment, as the defendant, William Struther, was convicted of violation.
Whit Cheer Ta October 11 Two brothers of James Smith the well known character shot here last Monday night arrived in this city yesterday. They will have charge of the body and promise a thorough investigation of the shooting. J P Smith of Pittsburg and R Smith of Toronto are here with counsel and sheriff to look into the mysterious circumstances. No arrests have been made but a long delay is not expected.
Period of low rates to California advertised with multiple departure options including routes via Kansas City El Paso Davenport and connections through Qinaba Denver and Salt Lake City. Reservations urged at Depot Treked Office Fifth and Main or City Office Brady Street by phone.
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