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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1904
Page
3
Augustana defeated Hansen IV A Farcial Contest by a score of 43 to 0. Wintery Academy Boss attempted a risky play, but the effort failed to alter the result while Hani stood out for solid play.
Hansen Military Academy from Fulton faces Augustana College of Rock Island on their campus. Augustana dominates, winning 45 to 0 as Hansen struggles to penetrate the line and fails to convert. The game features strong runs by Augustana backs and a standout punt game, with multiple touchdowns and a late surge by Augustana in the second half.
Official notice states commissioners will meet on Wednesday October 31 1904 at 2 PM to assess damages from city street appropriation in Scott Town Davenport described as starting near Block Two North Central Park Addition and extending along Fair Avenue to determine compensation for benefited landowners, with hearing for complaints objections and arguments by owners and others.
A collage of college football results dated Oct 15 scattered from Des Moines Milwaukee and Des Moines to Syracuse and West Point listing wins by Cornell Princeton Chicago Notre Dame Minnesota Nebraska Ohio State and others with scores showing heavy action including Nebraska 40 Claghton 0 and Minnesota 22 Belair Oct 15.
Bourke Cochran arrives in Davenport on October 21 and will speak at Turner Grand Operas show with Congessaria M Wands. A large reception is planned with a committee including Henry Voliner Julius Sander Waldo Becher and many others to meet the train and escort him to the hall.
The Central football team of Havenport suffered a defeat to the distant rival across the river. Central managed a first minute touchdown via Arnold, but trailed 16 to 6 as Dothans proved stronger. Next week they face Hast Moline with lineup changes planned to bolster the squad. The Astraline team has kept defenses tight all season and will challenge the Davenport Keys in an upcoming game.
Visalia area reports coyotes threatening farms from Porterville hills. Neighbors describe bold attacks on poultry, turkeys and fowl, forcing some farmers to abandon hogs and sheep. John Hotchkiss hires herders to patrol and shoot approaching predators.
At City Hospital on William Flynn of Second and Race streets doctors performed eye tattooing with India ink to disguise a blemish. A four-palm instrument pricked the cornea to apply the ink, leaving Flynn with a gleaming white eyeball where a dark one once was.
In Rome yesterday members of the extreme left of the chamber of deputies including radical republicans and socialists met to discuss resigning their seats as a protest against the government. Only forty six deputies participated and the disorder prevented any decision. The meeting issued an order to reconvene the chamber upon a minimum number of deputies.
Moline defeated Tipton 4 to 0 at Athletic Park as Moliners dominated the game. Spectators from Rock Island watched as Moline's speed and maneuvering broke through Tipton, with Linburg driving the first score and Bergen converting three goals. lineup featured Linberg Tracht Wabberg and Moffitt Bras among others.
Sir Thomas Lipton has failed to find a designer for the new challenger and will not contest the America’s Cup this year, effectively abandoning the attempt. Glasgow report notes the decision follows ongoing difficulties in assembling the required design team.
Changes in the Knights of the Maccabees national organization lead to promotions for Council Bluffs and Iowa members. W H Sletzer of Cleveland is elected major general commanding, with others elevated and vacancies created. State Commander A I Lee of Des Moines is promoted to inspector general, and Capt J W Mathews of Council Bluffs gains an aide de camp with a colonel rank. The new state colonel likely to be Lieutenant-Colonel Barnyard. Captain Frank Elgan, in city, may join the colonel’s staff or inspector general’s staff as entriel. Further Jocus promotions are expected.
Kansas City October 17 Mrs C A Kirk is granted a divorce from her husband over alleged relations with Mrs RA Senn The case involved accusations against Senn who had named himself as the other man The husband later withdrew changes in his divorce filing Mrs Senn is the daughter of C E Simpson a Grimes County farmer and the dispute centers on local social relations.
Paris October 17 The Seine motor boat race was won by Papes Tif in a 100 horsepower boat. The craft completed sixty two rolls in 2 hours 30 minutes 50 seconds, breaking the record. A heavy wash caused by the speed led to a collision between two rivals, one of whom sank and the driver drowned.
Whys won a slugging game at Grand Island defeating the All Stars 26 to 9. Both teams committed many errors in a high scoring affair with Stauffer and Dailey pitching and hitting standout performances. Weather may affect a rematch scheduled for next Sunday.
Des Moines reports Hon. FP C Jones, sugar magnate of Hawaii and lay Honolulu delegate, recovering from severe cold while confined to a Savery hotel room. Former president and GM of the Brewer Company, he advocates annexation benefits, predicting $52,000,000 saved by tariff changes and praising Hawaii’s climate, sugar estates, and American citizenship for natives.
The Christian Women’s Board of Missions began its second day of sessions at the International Missionary Convention in St Louis. Delegates continue arriving as estimates suggest full attendance will occur by Monday. Meetings of associated mission boards were held, with a devotional opening led by Mrs S L Wilson of Kansas and Mrs T W Gratton of Indiana delivering a sermon on evangelization in the United States.
Two Oska loosa men wed outsiders in October. Chas Y. Shurtz of Bertech- Shorts Drag company married Miss Rosaline Pauline Ostdick of Ottumwa at St Mary’s Catholic church. The couple planned a honeymoon to St Louis before settling in Oskaloosa after November 1. Frank B Reid of Spencer Wholesale married Miss Florence Seerley of host Des Moines. they left for California and Honolulu before returning to Oakaloose. One hundred voters of Host Des Moines form a Republican primary league to keep non Republicans from voting in party primaries.
Readable reports show a crowded boy’s meeting at the Rock Island YMCA with A. M. Bruner addressing on "Boy Wit"ted and Charis Davison and Paul Bruner praised for a quality musical number. A separate men’s meeting featured TL ie West and a mixed quartet. Members anticipate a move to Alton for a state convention on October 21 despite shifting club standings in a membership contest led by Hobart Hoffman with Ravens and Flaitbecs contesting positions.
An old advertisement boasts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a thorough remedy for burns sores bruises and piles. It promises quick relief, cites a 25 cent price and guarantees customer satisfaction from Brank Nudier, a local druggist.
Iowa City officials report that Wayne Files of Iowa City was expelled from the State University this morning after alleged unauthorized access to dentistry class sessions and claims of forged documents.
Articles filed in Des Moines for a new mutual accident insurer serving real estate men and others in dangerous trades. Charitable aims include pecuniary aid to members and families injured, with assessments on a mutual basis. Five directors named: Jay Jackson president, B F Burwinkle VP, C H E Holcomb secretary, J F Snake treasurer, Elmer Cheetham director. Annual meeting set for December, second Saturday in Des Moines, with 25 members for quorum.
A full-blooded Scotch collie disappeared from a Rock Island residence. Neighbors say a tall sandy-complexioned man with a thin face led the dog away on Saturday. The owner values the collie at $200 and asks police or Miss Florence tones of Chicago to assist.
Clarksville Indiana reports the death of a 17 months old child, son of Mr and Mrs JT Thomas of Dasun township. The infant fell into a ten gallon crock filled with water, becoming submerged. A mother found the child drowned, a physician's attempts to save him failing.
Boone Ia Oct 17 The jury found George T Yeaman not guilty of receiving stolen goods in the Stain versus Yeaman case. Yeaman was released from bond and left court a free man after a lengthy trial described as one of Boone county's most notable. The suit sprang from an assault on BT Wright by three local boys involving stolen money hidden in an attic and later recovered by attorney Sparks who shared proceeds with Yeaman.
A Kuokuk man Michael Eder a truck gardener shot himself on a rural public highway near his home after domestic troubles. A German language note found on his person blames ongoing family tensions and financial losses, mentioning Peter Blom and others and referencing a revolver and a testament.
The Norwegian cod fisheries have nearly closed with a total harvest of 42,774,000 fish from all cod fleets. Similar amounts of islipfish stockfish and salted dried fish were prepared. In the past two years 25 deaths were reported. The season’s work has produced 23,050 barrels of cod liver oil, over five times the output from about the same number of ships in 1903.
At Dunktre, nine miles north of Kenton, 100 armed citizens were sworn in by the mayor as special policemen to hunt burglars and high men. With bloodhounds, three arrests have been made as robbers terrorize the town for weeks and residents vow to take the law into their own hands.
In a northeast gale off Highland Light on Oct 17 the schooner Sneed Burton struck shore. Captain Williams and three crew perished. two sailors were rescued by the Prakod Hill Coast Guard station. Other crew members clung to wreckage as wreckage drifted ashore and two bodies later washed in.
Notice records a September meeting in Davenport where Shaw Land and Timber Company increased capital stock to 300000 dollars by unanimous vote of over two thirds. The amendment changes Article 3 to state capital stock of 300000 dollars in shares of 100 each and allows future increases by law, with officers authorized to file required documents with the Recorder of Scott County and the Secretary of State.
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