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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of society, union, and civic notices from Davenport Rock Island and Moline. Dance events, lodge meetings, and club gatherings fill the week, with reports of retirements, appointments, and local social life across downtown venues and halls.
An OCR fragment mixes election plans naturalization notes and civic events. It mentions street improvements, asphalt pricing, a Japanese cultural event in December, a Northern Altois Teachers Association convention in Moling, and an impending wedding announcement for Josephus Lerry and Miss Anderson in Chicago with details of invitations and venues.
Kansas City men beat wives noted as a leading cause of separations in county divorce records. Oct calendar reports show wives filing accusations in circuit court.
In Tinet and Oct 23 news, the Tonnes of tie merchants and the Nois Steel company in this city expired yesterday, triggering a wage reduction from 15 to percent for workers. Some men accepted the raise while others privately expressed concern over the cut.
A mysterious poisoning in Shonis Indiana centers on Alexander Fields his wife and their four children. Flour used for breakfast biscuits contained arsenic. Doctors report the family in critical condition but Hope remains for recovery as the entire household fights illness.
Washington October 22 President Roosevelt intends to issue a call within days to authorize delegates for a new peace conference at The Hague. A list of invitations was submitted to the cabinet yesterday. The date for the conference has not been fixed and the process has moved slowly since the interparliamentary union visit to the White House. No details were released on who will represent the United States.
From Port Arthur reports say fierce shelling began Oct 16 damaged ships and harbor facilities. Japanese forces are pushed to Lynderson with large coastal guns facing Lunilda harbor as bombardment continues amid battle lines.
In Ann Arbor Michigan President Angell in his annual address to the Premen's League denied conditions described at a Chicago conference. He said the sixth faculty would take no action toward separate coming places for college women. It is understood the college girls will demand general reception parlors in their rooms for entertaining callers.
In a state case in Justice d Rovdewla's court this afternoon James Kraiheede faces charges tied to securing his wife's signature to a deed amid alleged misrepresentation and false pretenses. Murphy & Leis appear for the state, A G Bush for the defendant.
Obituary notices report funeral details for Wm Schwarting at Walcott cemetery with Modern Woodmen of America in charge and address by Rev. Afr. McCandy. Raymond H. Offerman dies, funeral at 2 o clock from 1622 West Seventh Street with interment at Fairmount. Alfred Hamann dies at home age years. Funeral held at Bon Grove with interment at Loagy Grove cemetery.
In the Stafford case Lida C Stafford accuses Henry Stafford of adultery with H J Newman on September 2, 1904. Mrs Stafford resided at 286 Perry Street Davenport. Attorneys Mann and Rygillaye represent the defendant. a telegram from Newman to Stafford is included in the answer.
The Davenport area concert season continues with the Second Sunday program led by the Hays. The lineup includes Two Step Davenport Overture Rosilli Waltz and Grand Selection from Attila with selections from novelty numbers and a feature by Stetile Connie performing on roller skates. The program spotlights local artists and a new act Coppeyson Parade in the Davenport venue.
A wealthy traveler pledges to donate funds to support a provincial police system intended to protect young girls from vice. The donor’s identity is not disclosed and the amount pledged is shown as a nominal figure with assurances expected that subsequent subscriptions will follow.
Fragmentary report describes a mountain hunt near Glenwood Springs Colorado where a hunter named Thompson wounded a bear with a silver lip skin noted as real. The rifle malfunctioned during the pursuit and the hunter was forced to finish the action.
Samuel Mee Ting, former education commissioner, says Porto Rico has 1,200 schools but funds accommodations for only one fifth of school age children, highlighting U S treasury strain. Other speakers urge insular reforms and discuss citizenship through education amid island affairs and potential statehood limits.
The circuit court found the board of education not guilty of racial discrimination against colored children in Northtown. This was the second trial, with a fire and a hung jury noted. Plaintiffs argued gerrymandering placed colored pupils in Northtown while white children attended other schools, effectively making Northtown a Negro school.
The Italian contender Benny Yanger appeared to gain the advantage early but was knocked down once. Savers rallied in the final round to force a split verdict as the referee’s decision drew mixed reactions from the crowd and spectators.
Market report from Chicago shows wheat at 41.00 per bushel and hogs around 8,000 head arrivals with mixed butchered meat prices. Sheep and cattle markets opened and closed largely unchanged with light fluctuations and overall steady to slightly higher tone in some grades. Also notes New York and Railway stock activity and copper and leather quotes in a dense market roundup.
Readable text indicates the Star League newspapers including Indianapolis Star Muncie Star and Terre Haute Star, along with the Associated Press franchise of the Indianapolis Journal, may be sold next week from George F. McCullough to J. C. Sate ter of Chileno. The total price is discussed around 194 thousand to 0.00 dollars. The Star plans to reestablish its old lines as a Republican conservative paper.
The birthday of Squire John T Barnett was celebrated at his home with four generations present and fifth sending congratulations. He was a lifelong neighbor and friend of Abraham Lincoln and served as vice president in 1833 supporting Andrew Jackson.
A second shoot for Barnard of Mageallue is planned for tomorrow as the cup contest continues. Company B led by Captain Middleton and First Sergeant Parkee will supply the firing line with Corporal Ives and privates Cerlin B Corvey Otloree Douglas and Schmitt among the volunteers under C Sergeant Stewart.
The Davenport churches present a Christian program led by Rev. A Martin with evening topics on Raising the Denas and Something for Nothing. Calvary Baptist and First Methodist offer services and a great leaders conference with morning sessions about faith and belief.
Indianapolis reports Thomas E. Watson accusing the Democratic Party’s plutocratic wing, aligned with Parker and the Cleveland crowd, of resisting reform. He argues Bryan must unify the party for genuine reforms and vows to organize an opposition realigned to challenge the Republicans at the next convention.
Sir Robert Hart, chief inspector general of Chinese imperial customs, received the Order of the Rising Sun first class from the Emperor of Tiepun for services in the China Japan treaty. The new trade marks registration act, to take effect Oct. 28, is criticized by Shanghai and Vien-Tsin merchants, with German and British ministers seeking a postponement for possible reconstruction.
A report states that Oklahoma City and Oklahoma Territory authorities consider distributing distribution points for a Datta States venture. The plan involves buying the entire edition product of Oklahoma and Indian Territory and shipping to Japan.
In Sikeston, Missouri, Dr Warren Smith faces trial in Scott County Circuit Court for allegedly causing Harry Miller’s death near his drug store. Miller and his wife Mrs Harry Miller are indicted with Smith. The case centers on poison alleged to be given for unlawful purposes after a night of drinking. Miller testified about events following a lodge meeting and drink at Smith’s establishment.
The Rev L H Lemon is named the new pastor at St John Methodist Episcopal Church. Formerly from Lincoln he is expected to preach his best sermon tomorrow morning, with claims he is a strong, eloquent speaker.
Fragmentary OCR mentions insurance contracts and employment terms with scattered phrases about agents and territory. It references an International Company at 10 Broadway New York and lists vague pay and eligibility details without coherent facts or names.
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