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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
1
A Davenport page of brief items covers weather, court, society, and business notes. Reports include civic updates, church moves, local visits, dance events, and railway and street conditions. Names such as Davenport figures, St. Louis visitors, and community groups appear among scattered notices.
In Cities Sixth ward, Reverend Paul W. Jones of Fort List is recommended to be called as pastor of the royal church to succeed Rev. W. W. Willard. Elsewhere Truman S. Ward waived exam and was bound over to the grand jury in $1000 bond after a failed attempted robbery of local merchants.
Geneseo officials welcome a decisive move by church authorities to consolidate religious influence with schooling. The article notes the Presbyter yan synod’s decision at Rock Island to unite old relations with the school under a unified policy, supported by Prof. S. Hane Whampwon, regarded as an exceptional educator.
Dor Laas and F. Dawson spoke at a Preston tent meeting last night. Despite inclement weather, a large crowd from the surrounding country attended and filled the big tent.
A permit has been granted to move the remains of Charlotte Di Jey from St. Marguerite's Cemetery in Lake City. The deceased, born in Davenport on December 12, 1903, died from heart dilation at age 47 years 4 months and 16 days.
A man with the name George Washington drunkenly confesses in Rock Island police custody. The report notes uncertainty about any relation to a prominent figure and says details cannot be clarified until he sobers up.
The petition of intervention is filed in the case of HF Ponegan versus J L Stafford W J Stafford and Stafford Bros Clark B Reed. It references the portion of intervention regarding the real estate involved. A plumbing contract amount listed is 108.48 dollars. The response is directed to the attorney for the plaintiff.
The DM football team of Rock Teland faces the Zellte Géulreds of Mo Iiney on Sunday at Twelfth Street Park. Expected lineup includes Gardner Olsen Mel Roustind Kelley to be seen. managers urge a large turnout for the final clash of the season.
Court records show Mary Hennessy and her estranged husband reached an out of court settlement in a divorce case after she had claimed about 14 000 dollars. The terms were not disclosed.
Fragmented OCR notes show a Davenport for Cupping company filing with a proposed stock increase and officers J M Nelson as secretary. Names and details are garbled. confirm exact corporate name and signatories for proper filing.
A deed was filed today transferring twelve feet of lot 3 and all of lots 7, 5, 19, 12 and 18 in Mc Hart's subdivision of Mack 187 of LeCintre's Hurt adltan to Daronport for the sum of $1.40. A. T. Anderson and F. W. Hal yer appear as parties.
An ambulance carried a sick man from 26 12 Harrison Street to St. Lute's Hospital in the afternoon. The incident details are brief with the hospital destination and pickup location named.
A notice states HS McParland must provide a bond as seadiver at Bixan. Details on the bond amount and deadline are not fully legible, but the action concerns securing authorization for continued service at sea. Further official records will specify criteria and filing dates.
The article extols the growth of Presbyterian missions in newly acquired western lands after the Louisiana Purchase. It highlights 18 percent of churches in the region receiving aid, 677 missionaries and 60 teachers serving, and 77 new churches organized this year, urging rapid church planting to shape religious character and expand influence.
Fragments show a dramatic note about pendings and a honeymoon at the Burtts house. The readable bits hint at a legal or social notice with names and dates obscured. Further context missing to clarify events or subjects involved.
A blaze swept the business district of Wills Polne Thareday, destroying several structures. Authorities reported extensive damage across Main Street, with one building confirmed as a total loss and residents evacuated for safety. No injuries were immediately reported.
Seven suits against the Glif hotel entity were brought in the circuit court. FD. Taylor, a representative for the Lipp Wai company, survived severe injuries from the fire after long treatment, and seeks damages. The cases include relatives whose hearing may proceed in Thavenpore, Tippugnoe.
The congregation of B Nai Jewish temple held an evening meeting to elect officers for the cemetery association. A planned permanent cemetery with two acres already held by the congregation was discussed as part of erecting headstones. Elected were President B A Raphael, Vice President Martin Silberstein, Secretary and Treasurer Issac Petersberger.
Three healthy newborns arrive in a poverty-stricken Gotham home. The mother had recently left to work while the father suffers Bright's disease. The fragile family endures hardship as the unexpected triplets arrive in dire circumstances.
In Peoria Oct 21 Mrs Nellie Thomson wife of a real estate figure and a political member is attacked in a depot waiting room. The incident left her severely injured in a coma for days and she later died. Authorities say nephews or kin were involved and a public figure named Higans faced arrest. The case centers on alleged assault in a waiting room and a missing statement.
A motion filed in the Whitey case references Mike Whitey. The court sent the matter to Mt. Alensant Aspluig for action after a twelve day confinement. A judgment date is unclear, with notes of a six week sentence and a retrial or appeal process discussed by Judge Honse.
A report from Des Moines on October 21 cites Br Louis Ort addressing Christian educators and delegates at a church convention. The article notes Rev John Brown of Drake University and mentions a fatal shooting observed by officers, including W A Moore, amid details of Engelhart’s background and alleged farewell message of hate.
Galesburg Illinois October 21 Republican attorney general hopeful W H Stead addressed a large audience urging support for a new Chicago charter amendment. He argued the city has outgrown the current village structure and that the measure would allow self governance, free state legislature to focus on broader issues, and enable faster passage of needed laws for the state. He defended the proposal amid arguments from Parker on Philippine matters.
Charence and Edward Sehiberg ages twenty four and twenty four were suffocated by smoke in a two glass closet at their Milwaukee home on Franklin Street last evening. The children's mother sustained severe injuries while attempting to rescue them.
Gane Hee, known as one of the best in his field and a long-time leader of the First National Bank, died at Bradford. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs Bert Harwood of Paria France and Mrs Fred Barney of Minneapolis. Mr Case had traveled extensively, with trips to Europe, Mexico, and California noted in the obituary.
The Shewer will contest postponed to the December district term in Tamacourt. The will grants permanent income from a farm to Des Moines based Iewe Humane Society and the Town Children's Home. Attorneys for contestants say they could not prepare in time.
Charley Kav eny of Creston aged 19 was badly wounded by a discharge at a party when he went to fetch a woman. The shot struck his mind as the weapon was fired and the crew fell to the ground. He lies injured with the band badly damaged.
Obituary notices report Charles Rogers aged 4 dies from consumption in Rock Island with services at 2 from GITT. John Gill dies at 34 in Rome Rock Island with funeral today. Raymond Offerman, 10 months, dies. funeral tomorrow with interment at Salemonec. Surviving family members listed.
The market notes show cattle arrivals at Omaha and Kansas City, hog activity with higher prices and slower close, and a steady to strong sheep market. Wheat and corn futures fell, with mixed grain prices and various bid quotes across cash and futures markets.
The Davenport city council meets this afternoon to consider a petition to lay paved treatment of Fifth Street across Yows Street. The committee will likely view the premises, with potential disputes given the occupancy on Town Street and nearby areas.
No change in the weather for Davenport Saturday with a partly cloudy night and showers in the east. Early risers reported light snow this morning, but the Davenport weather bureau denies the report. Strong winds up to thirty two miles per hour disrupt ferries, and a tropical storm moves northward toward New Jersey.
The marriage of Dr Gordon Harkness of Davenport and Miss Mebet Gunsvulus of California was held Wednesday evening at the Shrader home on College Street. The Rev White of the First Presbyterian Church officiated before seventy five guests with Miss Beoraker as bridesmaid and harp music by Miss Helen. The groom, a Kanwan University alumnus, practices in Davenport. Out of town guests included numerous Des Moines attendees and Davenport residents.
Mrs B A Shaw entertained a small group yesterday afternoon at her Davenport home on College Ave. The house was decorated with flowers and greenery and a roast was served. Guests enjoyed light conversation during the pleasant gathering.
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