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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1904

Page

3

Four Questions For Local Candidates At Labor Meeting

The Tri-City Labor Congress held in Davenport with T J Turmen presiding. Samuel Gompers sent a message urging laws on instruction free votes eight hour contract work and advisory referendum. Rock Island and Scott counties candidates to be grilled on abolishing government by instruction and other measures.

Heia Hanke Tatand T. J. Turmen Davenport Abesnes Hergss Bamuel Gompers American Federation, of Labor Rock Island Scott Counties United States Seapute Seroné Congress Burman Wis

Rock Island Probate Notices and Estate Closings

Proceedings in Rock Island Probate list multiple estates with final reports approved, creditors notices published, and distributions like 520 due to Dr J B Dendidson estate directed to County Treasurer. Executrix paid 10 to county treasurer. estate discharged and closed. Additional items include notices to creditors for David Sederland Jacob Siemon S V Samuelson and other estates with inventories and elections filed and approved.

Samuel C. Johnson J. B. Dedidson Executrix Rael Island Illinois David Sederland Jacob Siemon S. V. Samuelson

Warranty deeds filed in the recorder's office

In Scott county yesterday the recorder recorded transfers: Wilhel Steffen and wife to Henry Steffen and Gustav Steffen for 3000 covering 120 acres in section 31 80 2. W Esgldt to Guntay A Teuwd t for 575 about lot 10x11 in Dittmers addition. Charles Vokt and wife to Frank A Free for 1650 on J McIntosh Island. Camp McClalland Land Co to Julia T Steffen for property in section 56 Sik7B-4 and related contracts.

Scott County Wilhel Steffen Henry Steffen Gustav Steffen W. Esgldt Guntay A Tewoudt Charles Vokt Frank A. Free J. McIntosh Camp McClalland Land Co Julia T. Steffen

Rock Island Real Estate Transfers Note Oct 20

Real estate entries show L C Thulin transferring lot 12 block 3 C G Tintin second add Host Moline for 250 dollars. M I Morris acquiring multiple lots in block 36 and other parcels. Farney couple sell southwest quarter and southeast quarter in section 3 16 6 west for 1 000 dollars. Heimbeck to Dan Bartlett south 0 1 2 fast of south 7 feet of lot 1 block 4 West Molune addition for 5 000 dollars.

L. C. Thulin Alfred Parsons C. G. Tintin Moline Tames F. Reidy Thomas B. Reidy M. 1. Morris East Rock Island M. S. Farney Henry Farney Bini Heimbeck Dan Bartlett

Bruesing Bankruptcy Case Settled in Des Moines

The H. J. Bruesing bankruptcy case has been settled as all papers were sent to Des Moines. The report was discharged with no opposition and the trust out report was heard and accepted in Moines.

Des Moines

Cochran Meeting Prepared as Crowds Gather Tonight

Democratic central committee completes arrangements for the large Cochran-Wadi meeting at Prater hall this evening. William Bourke Cockran, Irish born American orator, will address a vast audience, with Muscatine and Clinton delegations expected and Davenport Military Band providing music.

Democratic Central Committee Ini’ Prater Hall Bourke Corliran Turner Hall Auditoriium Iowa City Democrats Wade Muscatine Clinton Musentine Davenport E.R. Coo Judge Wade Democratic Committee William Bourke Cockran Turner Opera House Ireland France United States

Leesville man saved by King’s New Discovery

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown near-digging accident survived due to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption He states the medicine gave immediate relief from asthma and soon led to a complete cure He cites numerous similar cures for Consumption Pneumonia Bronchitis and Grip priced at 50 cents and one dollar with a money-back guarantee by Frank Nadler Druggist Trial bottles free.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown Frank Nadler

Rock Island Dock Entries Show Diverse Dockets

Docket items list cases including People v. Western O Connor and O'Brien with leave to reinstate, liquor case Hearings and certifies to county court, divorce Thompson v Thompson with alimony and attorney fees, and multiple criminal and civil actions over October 1904.

Tudge Gest Lynch McAiroy Leaguuy Mollne ‘Trust & Savings Bank Twylor Merk Assess Western O'Connor O’brien William Alars Carrie Atlars House of Ill Fame Jesse Eastman Seme S. Henry Bogart Seling Mirror Nolie Frank Seefeldt Same Frank Seefeldt Christian Seefeldt Tippling House Christian Atkinson Key Harriet & Keyes Thompson

Dubuque Steamer Leaves This Morning Up River

The Dirme and Jo steamer Dubuque left this morning at 5:30 for Dubuque. She reached Davenport last night and was delayed by darkness. She will arrive Saturday afternoon around 5, then head to St Louis for a winter layup. Passengers wishing to extend their stay may do so until next Thursday, with the vessel’s northbound trip marking the last of the big boats on the upper river.

Dirme Dubuque Davenport Hora St Louis Hon

Students Fight On Lofty Fire Escape At College

Sioux City college morning clash on a fire escape at World Hall left the peak of the steeple damaged after seniors and middlers fought over colors placed on the steeple. President Lewis warned that further clashes would be stopped immediately and trustees and faculty planned action this week.

Sioux City Mornngside College Old World Hall Jw Mort Lewis Gome Thauw

Meeting of Kentucky State Grange Discusses Roads and Reforms

The Kentucky State Grange gathering in Cynthiana featured speeches by Governor Beckham and President Patterson of Kentucky State College. Resolutions called for better roads, government aid for public bonds, parcel post savings banks, woman suffrage, and a referendum on reducing the inflation tax from two to three. The sixth degree of Flora was conferred to forty members.

Cynthiana Kentucky State Grange Beckham Srange Patterson Kentucky State College

Hoover Wins Big at World’s Fair with Chester White Hogs

W A Hoover of Oskeloosa Ta home from St Louis world’s fair with twenty premiums the most by any town entrant totaling 164 dollars. He exhibited twenty six hogs losing two of his best on the journey due to extreme heat. Hoover offered a reward for one hog and mourns the loss of others.

Oskeloosa W. A. Hoover Louis Hoover Louis Twentyesix Nerous Oles Ens

Election Postponed for Cedar Camp Clerk Race

Cedar Camp No. 3? of the M W A postponed the election for camp clerk after John McDonald resigned. Jake Vasen has publicly announced, with others expected to run. A large turnout was hoped for to select the proper candidate, and memorial resolutions were ordered for members who had died in the past two months.

John McDonald May Reals Cedar’ Camp M. W.A Siburnian Hall Tokge Jake Vasen John McBonsh

Rock Island High School Umpire Appointed For Saturday Game

Rock Island High School notes appoint Bebocht an umpire for the Moline game. A Northwestern Road Tassatur arrives to visit Principal Brown. Rev Chingun addresses students on concentration and effort, urging hard work. Elbo Fraser named yell leader, Charles Woodin to assist. Marquis quits dorm football, Swanson becomes substitute. Short practice planned. official yell leader Cha Hess to perform at tomorrow's game.

Bebocht Thellinois University Sheppery Fesson Lla Apeath Cunein Quincy Mies Elbo Fraser Yell Mistrege Charles Woodin Molina Changan Will Marquis Walter Swanson Brown Cha Hess

Two horses for sale by Tre department committee

On Monday afternoon October 24 at 2 o'clock the Tre department committee will price and sell two horses. Those wishing to bid should attend at the Central Fire station or the Wiesmned location.

Tre Department

Man Poses As Hart To Defraud Banks In Gharles City

A man calling himself William B Hart visited Security Savings bank seeking 1800 from LeMars Savings. He asked to pass checks dated for Monday and Tuesday, claiming funds would arrive later. An alarmed clerk delayed payments, the suspect vanished after a rent attempt and a $14 check failed. LeMars Savings confirmed the fraud and noted no funds were ever in the account. he may be the same man linked to a similar Sioux Falls scheme.

Gharles City William Hart Security Savings Bank LeMers Savings Bank Melvin Mr. Ellis Bloux Falls

Redress Sought Over Advertised Portrait of Miss Ward

Miss Cora Ward of Joliet sues Sears, Roebuck and Co for 10000 claiming her portrait was used in a mail order underwear catalogue without consent. She testified that she posed for a bust photo only and did not authorize advertising displays. The case centers on whether the face appeared on shoulder branding and whether it damaged her reputation. Trial continues Thursday morning.

Chicago Cora Joliet Ding Ward Sears, Hoshuck & Co USA Ming Ward Hayes Ebrandn Mise Ward Biige Ward Migs Ward

Three Men Held for Assault with Intent to Murder Identified

Atlantic October 2 three men held since last Wednesday charged with assault with intent to commit murder by assaulting and retreating George Webb were given a preliminary hearing yesterday. Webb identified the three men and others who had seen them with Webb on the streets.

Atlantic George Webb Fellowe Webb

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Orforde Silberstein Crothers Frichs Labor Federation Watson Miral Rock Island Probate the Recorder's Office H. J Cochran New York E. E. Cook Wretchester County Funk Tate McKinley Bryan Atoa George B. McClellan Sis W. By Wiley Concord iSciper Peck Rock Island Dock Imad Morningside College Kentucky ST. Louis A. Hoover Cedar Camp Joidy M’donald Wim B. Hart Charles City Hat Store Chas. Schick Nain Olf Jawa
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