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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1904

Page

2

Untitled historical column with erratic sentiments

Fragmented prose reports political gossip and social observations from a bygone era. It cites a New York congressional candidate claiming kisses, a Kansas state treasurer accused of dishonesty, a violinist seeking divorce, and a broad critique of policy and lobby influence linked to Colombia and a canal contract. The piece foregrounds sensational anecdotes over cohesive narrative.

Thanag T. Kelly Kansas Nga

White Felts and Their Trimmings in Millinery

White felts are shown by milliners and trimmed with white feathers for special occasions to accompany autumn white cloth or serge outfits. Dark colored trims will remain popular on the flutter list, pairing well with ermine fur wraps. Cigar, brown, deep-yellow and orange shades are noted as appropriate trim colors for white felts.

The New Cook and Odd Banter at Breakfast

In a satirical exchange Mrs Highbrowne jokes about seven thirty breakfast. The New Cook questions plans as Ona, O’lm Perry, and others chatter. A grim aside cites a man who harmed his wife, prompting a reaction from Mrs Bickers and Jenny about cruelty and engagement.

Respect for Elders in Japan and Divorce’s Effect on Children

The piece contrasts Japanese classroom deference to elders with Western attitudes on divorce. It cites visits to Japan where students bow deeply to teachers and elders, versus a Morganza reformatory manager noting many delinquents have stepparents. The World argues easy divorce harms orphans, leaving children with uncertain social status and daily reminders of fractured families.

Pittsburg New York World

Girl Detached From Yankton Father On Eagle Grove Train

Grove police detained Ruth Wentzicht after intercepting her on the evening train at Eagle Grove. She had bought a Chicago ticket, hid from her father Bult Grove of Yankton, and was kept at the Morgan house until his arrival. The girl, described as attractive and well dressed, offered no resistance.

Bult Grove Yankton Eagle Grove Morgan House Arte Grove Alr Ruth Thaners

Fire destroys Dunlap area residence

A Saturday afternoon attic fire four miles east of Dunlap totally burned the residence of D Bonareth. A high wind hampered firefighting and the house was left a total loss with contents destroyed. Estimated damage is about $2,000, partly insured.

Dunday D- Bonareth

A Poem for Today The War Shadowtown

A fragment titled A Poem for Today The War Shadowtown evokes twilight and harbor imagery. The verses describe shadows, lights, rainfall, and a final quiet farewell as a boat reaches Shadowtown harbor with a sleepy passenger saying good night.

Rook Litte Esx Shadowtown

Child swallows a button in Florence incident

Philadelphia reports a child swallowed a large button while at play and later developed obstruction. Dr Northrop operated at Hahnemann Hospital removing the object after failed prior efforts. The patient weakened but recovered. The piece also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills.

Philadelphia Trivin' Hanes Florence N. J Hahnemann Hospital Northrop Hehneman ‘Hospital

Vatican Advisers Debate Catholic Voting Access

In Rome Oct 2 the papal advisers weigh the Vatican stance on voting rights for Catholics. While the official Observatore Romano hints that abstention may mask bishops' freehand, it urges the faithful to cast ballots when local conditions deem it advantageous. The result could shape clerical alignment in the chamber and influence support for conservatives over anti religious and socialist candidates.

Roris Vatican Comin Ouservatore Romano

Sidney High football end injured in practice collision

Sidney Jr Walter Lindsey right end on the Sidney high school football team was seriously injured at the high school grounds Friday morning in a practice collision caused by signal confusion. Lindley was knocked unconscious after an attempted end run and taken home for examination found to have a concussion.

Sidney,Jr Walter E. Lindsey Sidney High Tink Seamand Lindley Hare

Board hits and kills worker on planer line

Charles Grane eman an employee of the American Sash and Door company was instantly killed early Wednesday morning after a board struck him while he operated a planer. The incident occurred at the shop where he worked.

Bultagion Charles Granenemann American Sash and Door Company

Grinnell Overpowers Davenport in Football Showdown

Grinnell 43 Davenport 0 as Grinnell dominates with heavier line and long halves. Davenport struggled on defense while wresting subs, Hinrichzen and Kerrigan featured for Davenport with two long runs. Grinnell relied on line smashes to seal the victory on a foreign field.

Davenport Grinnell Davenport Haoks Hinrichzer Kerrigan Preston la Devis Tronor Gamble J. Drugman Burnholat F. Brugman Gee ‘Hinrivhgen Rh Porcer

Senator Aldrich Helps Shape Next Congress

Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island is a leading figure in the Senate. He has drafted several important bills and will return to the next Congress.

Aldrich Rhode Island Senate

A Joke or Two A Fish Story

A garbled snippet references a fish story and a character named Young tied to Money boy's daughter. It mentions luck, a girl with money, and a dealer's profit, with unclear context and no distinct event or outcome. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks coherent details.

Young

Ambassador McCormick to Visit World’s Fair

Washington October 21 Robert Servolick United States ambassador to Russia called at the Interior department Saturday to pay respects to Secretary Hitchcock who is said to depart for St Louis in two weeks before attending the World’s Fair. McCormick leaves on leave and plans to visit the fair before returning to his post. The secretary intends to vote and return home. duration in St Louis unknown. The ambassador expressed a wish to see most of the World’s Fair.

Washington Robert Severick United States Ambankador Hossia Interior Department Hitchcock St. Puterstars McCormick West Trust Husein St. Louis

Drink of Water Case Ends in Settlement in Court

In Nottstown Pennsylvania during October a tram car crew drew a water refreshment from a bucket at Seven Stars tavern leading to a wreck that jolted the Com ly family. The Schuylkill Valley Traction company settled for 5200 after court proceedings revealed the incident and delayed crew actions.

Nottstown Seven Stars Tavern Schuylkill Valley Traction Company John Comly

What the World Wants Journalists Should Stand Firm

What the world wants are journalists who refuse spuriously scandalous stories even when pressed by editors. It praises single minded, independent young men and women who resist cringing for status and power, and who value shrewdness and cunning as tools for success.

Wild West hold-up tried on Long Island

An assailant gang robbed Le Roy Williams, a wagon driver for the Astoria Light Heat and Power Co., on Shore Road near Eckeria Beach, taking $2 from a satchel. Williams was shot in the head and transported to St. John’s Hospital in critical condition. Special policeman Arthur Phillips pursued the trio but they escaped into nearby woods.

New York Astoria Long Island St. John’s Hospital le Roy Willams Samuel Durham Asterid, Light, Heat and Power Company Eekeria Beach Williams Shore Road Durham Arthur Phillips Phillips Burham Rebbers

Great Sensation in Leesville over Dr King’s New Discovery

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown near death was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The claimant writes of enduring asthma pain until relief appeared and a cure followed. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and coughs with bottles priced 60 cents and 1.00. Frank Nadler, Druggist offers trial bottles free.

Ell Bradfind Regulator Co Atlanta Leesville Ind W. H. Brown King Hoe Frank Nadler Tris

Child saves two lives in Denver kitchen incident

On October 4 at Grant Street No sig Souk Denver two women, Clifton Thorn and Mrs Gertrude Burkett, were found unconscious on the kitchen floor after a boy shouted My monument my momo dea d while neighbors arrived. They were revived after medical aid. peanut butter contaminated by sanitary food camp provided the cause.

Denver Cole Ray Tyorm Nosig Souk Grant Street Clifton Thorn Gertrude Burkett Chicago Peanut Witter

Collision at Coffeyville injures five passengers

Five persons including a 15 year old and a 40 year old sustained injuries in a head on collision between north bound and south bound passenger cars near Missouri Pacific yards in Coffeyville. Names mentioned include Benjamin Dye Mrs E B Martin Winfield Kansas Charles Johnson and John Peterson the express messenger. A rough, early report notes back injuries facial lacerations and a brain injury.

Prom Sc Louis Coroovite Kes Missouri Paci&c Yards

Farewell Ends In Four Lawsuits

McWeesport Pa October 24 The unusual proceedings of a prosecutor loaning a defendant money to pay a wedding are described in the suit of Genmaro De Giacomo against Nickolas Chesra before Alderman B Couralh. The case, the fourth between the men since last Satis, arose from De Giacomo paying respects to countrymen before departing for Italy. He intended to sail on the Duquesne United to New York but spent time in the alleys of Alderman Courain and Vermin Peter Langsdart, with the plaintiff suing for assault and battery.

McWeesport Genmaro de Giuennia Ugsingt Nickolas Chesra B. Ty Couralh Tist Satis de Giacomy Ims Italy Duquesne United New York Allees Coursin

Guardian Appointed for Wealthy Paul Olver of Ohio

Judge Campbell in Shelby Ohio names a guardian for Paul Olver a bachelor with about 1 million dollars in assets spread across six states. Olver has no friends except those related to his estate and his property has wastefully deteriorated in recent years. The guardian is deemed necessary to oversee the distribution and management of his estate.

Shelby Campbell Paul Olver Iie

Luton merchant Iverson files assignment for creditors

Ainux City resident A B Iverson, owner of the town’s largest general warehouse, made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. Liabilities total 22.00 with assets around 16,000. Most creditors reside in Sioux City Omaha Council Bluffs and Chicago.

Ainux City A. B. Iverson Werehont Luton Mablincs Sioux City Omaha Corncil Bluffs Chicago

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