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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
7
Snowbound headquarters of two British Tibetan forces the Gighth Gurkhas and the Fortieth Pathans lie at Pari Jong near Boutan after marching through Port Yong Pass in a blinding storm. Two men died of cold as drifting snow obliterates the road and may force the force to remain.
The ninth annual convention of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents opened in Recital Hall on the exhibition grounds Bt Louis Oct 21. President D R Francis of the exposition was unable to be present. North of New Haven spoke on dual agencies and criticized agents while noting some progress in regulatory efforts. The secretary Frank F Holmes reported organization gains and the injunction against the Chicago Underwriters Association was noted. Contested nominations and potential officers included Thomas B Gallagher and A H Robinson with others named for key posts.
Drizzle and a light rain hinder farming as 35 fall. M Moye held a leading position in Blue Grass. Miss Katherine Barger of 827 Dart Eleventh street visited Sunday. Mr and Mrs Karl Martins visited Eldridge last Sunday. School board toured Amt School last Wednesday praising Miss Garner of Davenport township. Celia Klindt celebrated a milestone last Sunday. Will Frye returned from a trip to Independence for his farm interests.
William Lobb, a 52 year old farmer near New Market Iowa, died at his home Sunday night after being kicked by a horse Friday evening. The hoof strike landed on the stomach causing fatal injuries, leaving a wife and two children.
Bismarcks and Colts lead as Victors stay near top with Bankers close behind. Lights games at Dave Bowing alleys reshuffle percentages while Bankers win three straight after opening with three losses. Eagles, Pirates, and Buckers vie for positions with six games played and tied standings. Next week likely brings more shifts as percentages adjust.
A St Paul dispatch claimed Father Lambert spirited away General Kuropatkin’s daughter and hid her in Lake City. Lambert says he baptized a Russian girl in Chicago years ago but has no records and knows nothing of the alleged disappearance or state of the girl. He currently serves in Lohrville and Lake City church duties.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana acted in a crisis for his wife who suffered stomach and liver trouble that stumped physicians. He used Dr King’s Life Pills and she found rest at once. The item notes the pills cost 2 cents at Frank Nadler drug store.
In St Louis on October 21 34 year old B Lions of Fairfield Virginia disappeared from a rooming house at 6521 West Park Avenue. Police and relatives search for him after his wife Mrs Tousas appealed for help fearing foul play may have occurred weeks after he vanished.
Mrs Boo ker T. Washington wife of the famed Tuskegee educator is registered at the Savery in Des Moines. Observers say her trip may center on a Congregational council and possibly the will of the late philanthropist with a possible bequest to Tuskegee.
A Des Moines woman testifies in district court about ten years living with J. R. Robison as husband and wife, claiming bigamy and lewdness. Robison argues common law marriage and innocence. the witness describes love, a child born fourteen months ago, and plans to seek support in civil court. The case unfolds amid questions about where they stayed during fair week and Robison’s knowledge of his marital status.
Arrangements are completed for the twenty first annual state convention of the Y M C A to convene at Iowa State College with over 200 delegates. Miss McRiror, state secretary, is pleased with the outlook for a strong meeting, featuring S D B Gullek of Japan as a guest. Local volunteers will host delegates for the three days.
Girls at Columbus High adopt bold hosiery as a new fad from a western college. To avoid being outdone by rival boys in sweaters of mixed colors, the girls choose distinct stockings, each class selecting its own bright hue.
A garbled clipping reports threats from WhiteCaps near Clarke county Iowa, with a letter turned to U.S. authorities in Omaha. It also includes a Davenport Iowa registration notice detailing voter registration dates and ward precinct locations, signed by Mayor Harry W. Phillips and Clerk H. H. Glaussen.
The Sirius completed the Western Atlantic crossing, sailing from Queenstown on August 3, 1982, taking nineteen days. The ship Sirius sank off the south coast of Tre in June 1847. salvage began in May of this year and most of the wreck has been converted into steam fittings. The ship’s crank shaft will be melted into suitable devices and engraved for commemorative purposes.
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