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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1904

Page

4

Hart and Martin New Things in Wallpaper and Frames

Hart and Martin introduce new wallpaper designs and frames for home interiors. The shop highlights fresh patterns, textures, and color palettes suitable for living rooms and hallways.

Plan Largest Lake Ships for Cleveland Shipyard

The American Shipbuilding Company in Cleveland closes a contract with the Pittsburgh Steamship Company for four steamers, the largest ever built on fresh water. Each vessel costs about 31 million, measures 42 feet overall, with 31 feet keel, 31 feet beam, and 31 feet depth, able to carry 10,000 tons of freight. Two vessels will be constructed at South Chicago, with keel locations to be decided for the remaining two.

Cleveland, O Sront Lakes American Shipbuilding Company H. Coulby Pittspurg Steamship Company Lake Ales Corporation Enon South Chicago

Pythians Fight Saloon Men Move to Appoint Aide Detectives

Peoria Illinois October 21 The grand judge of Knights of Pything is accused of excluding schoolkeepers from the grand lodge. A resolution adopted empowers the grand chancellor to hire agents to identify all members in the saloon trade and to force their removal from the order. A Pythian home plan was postponed for another year.

Dinois Grend Lodge Peoria Grand Lodge Agelatanta

Immigration ban urged by United Textile Workers

Lowell Mass Oct 2 The United Textile Workers convention adopted a resolution warning that rising European immigration will lower American workers living standards if not restricted. It called on Congress to enact immigration limits to protect domestic labor.

Lowell Mass United Tex Europe Congress

Coat Sale at the Big Boston Store

Overstock sale starts Saturday morning at the Big Boston Store with half price coats. Lot I offers coats formerly $6.50 to $10.95 now $3.95. Other lots include melton, kersey, zib aling, and broadcloth pieces with sale prices from 4.15 to 12.95, plus coats formerly $20 to $25 now $12.95.

Boston Zibaling

Martinique Relief Report Details Final Committee Gift Totals

Washington October 21 Secretary Corwine of the National Afar Unique and West Indies relief committee, named by President Roosevelt in 192 after the Mont Polee disaster, reports receipts of 157 392 with 2M interest. Expenditures cover food and clothing, hospital and asylum, and miscellaneous relief. Funds also sent to Governor Taft for Philippine relief, with some returned to subscribers. Incidental expenses totaled 2 902.

Washington, D. C Corwine National Afar Unique and West Indies Retlef Roosevelt Mont Polee Martinique Taft Philippines

American Locomotive Engineer Sentenced in Mexico Wreck Case

Denver, Oct 21 Police Captain Frank Tee reports his brother Timothy J Dee American locomotive engineer held in Zacatecas Mexico since last May has been found guilty of responsibility for a train wreck he was missing for and given four years hard labor in salt mines.

Denver Colo Frank Tee Timothy J. Dee Zacatecas Mexico

Death From Ice Water Attracts St Louis Visitor

In St Louis Missouri a visitor from Bryan Ohio collapsed and died after taking a drink of ice water during a United States government event at the World’s Fair. The deceased is identified as Anirman Tisian FE, aged years old, with authorities noting the incident occurred yesterday.

St. Louis Anitman Bryan Lerdey United States

McFarland Named Receiver for Dixon Bank in Des Moines

News from Des Moines reports H. J. McFarland deputy clerk of the district court has been appointed receiver for the Dixon bank by Judge McPherson. Though not yet officially notified, he is expected to accept. Referee John Helmick announced the appointment this morning. The bankruptcy petition and related matters were filed, with actions to be considered in about 20 days.

Des Moines H. J. McFarland District” Court Seatt .County Dixor Bank McPherson McFarland Dixon Tank John Helmick H. J. McFarjland Din Dixon Bank Christianson

Parker’s Picture Upsets Harvard Republican Meeting

At a Harvard republican meeting in Cambridge Massachusetts Parker club members unveiled a large picture of the Democratic candidate. Roosevelt supporters rushed the display tearing the picture bows and wiping up the oil. A greeting message from President Roosevelt drew cheers as party membership was reported at over ten thousand.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Parker Club Roosevelt Parker

American Amusement Co to Tour Scott County Venues

The American Amusement Company released an itinerary visiting Scott county towns next week. The schedule lists Buffalo on Oct 24, Durant Oct 26, Walcott Oct 26, Maysville Oct 27, Donahue Oct 28, Long Grove Oct 29, Eldridge Oct 31, Dixon Nov 2, New Liberty Nov 2, McCausland Nov 2, Princeton Nov 4, Lenaiire Nov 4.

American Amusement Haa Scott County Buffalo Durant Walcott Maysville Donahue Long Grove Eldridge Dixon New Liberty McCausland Princeton Leniatre Satuday

Auctions At Iowa Auctions Draw Listings Of Dated Sales

Auctioneer J D Van Pelt presents sale dates for multiple listings in Iowa. Mrs Jene Blewart sells Oct 26 north of LaClair Ia and William Ruseh also on Oct 26 north of LeClairas Ta iggry Cremery. Oct 27 sale near Davenport follows Paul Thiessen Rev 2nd west of Davenport near Fairmount cemetery. Also Hid Sprigmier adjointed Buffalo Ia Nov Sid. Large auctions expected. attend.

J. D. van Pelt Jene Blewart LaClaira Wiliam Ruseh LeClairas Taigrry Cremery Davenport Paul ‘Thiessen Davenpore Fairmount Cemetery

Morton Is Fined In Justice Hall for Assault

Charles Morton was tried in Justice Hall's court for willful assault on Walter Dale at Fourth and Brady streets last Tuesday night. William Davenport testified he saw Morton strike Dale and attempt to lift him from the sidewalk. Blorton and Grabbe helped. Dale was taken home. Morton admitted being drunk but offered little defense. the court fined him $25 plus costs.

Charles Morton Walter Dale Fourth Brady Justice Hall Snis Blorton Eldorado Salnon East Third Wiliam Davenport Braay Street Morton Dale Lae B. Grabbe

Petit Jurors of Rock Island Serve in Circuit Court

The Rock Island circuit court lists petit jurors for the term beginning. Names include Black Hawk district William Parker and Edward Lore. Moline panel features Pred Quick John Carey Nels Rasmunsen. Rural and South Moline selections list Geo Sarginson John Heson and others.

Rock Island Black Hawk William Parker Bowling Biber & Haines Edward Lore William Seara Seth W Sister John W. Johnston Chal Vesley Alex Anderson Edgington Clarence Miller Moline Pred Quick John Carey Nels Rasmunsen Charles Thornblom Gust Pocock William Evers Fritz Polite August Jopison Henry Wagner Henry Ladeloff William

Many Mortgages On Farm In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin

Sheriff Lon Ackley acting on a writ of assistance from Judge Vinjo ousted Mrs Mary Mohr from a farm in Chippewa Falls. The farm, valued at about $5 000, carries mortgages totaling $32.00. Mrs Hobart had the first mortgage foreclosed July 22 aiding Mohr’s eviction after Myre and Mohr resisted eviction until the judge’s intervention.

Chippewa Falls Wis Sherrff Lon Ackley Tudge-Vinjo Mary Mohr Myre Mohr

Toomeys Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Arcola Illinois residents Det. M and Mrs Hy M Toomey marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary yesterday. The couple wed in Jacksonville Illinois and are honored by family and friends.

Arcola Hy M. Toomey City Jacksonville

Parker Questions From Bryan Faction In Connecticut

A Connecticut Bryan group sent questions to Alton B Parker about his stance on currency before Congress. They say they will not endorse Parker unless he commits to Democratic principles from 1886 and 1900. Davenport Malting Co's Pale Export Bottled Beer advertised with contact at office on second and Taylor streets.

New Haven Conn Bryan Connecticut Alton B. Parker Congress Indorsing Parker Davenport Malting Co's Heer Second Taylor Streets

Baby Drowns In Water Tank At Webster City Farm

A baby drowned in a water tank in the barnyard of a Webster City farm on a Monday forenoon. Several people were nearby when the accident occurred, according to local reports.

Webster City

Drunk and disorderly trio jailed after saloon incident

Mike Kelley Bert Ross and Henry Miller appeared before Judge Finger on East Sixth Street. Kelley, with a black eye, confessed to the clash after Ross claimed Kelley threw hot soup. Miller offered no defense. All three were found guilty of disturbing the peace and each received ten days in jail.

Mike Kelley Bert Ross Fenry Miller Judge Finger Has East Molina Mlesad Ross

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