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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1904
Page
1
The column shows chaotic notes from Davenport Rock Island and Moline with retail permits issued for homes and stores, local meetings, politics and police actions, community events and a missing dog incident. It mentions bank clearings, world fair remarks, and a mayoral rally plan with several named individuals and locations across the three cities.
The Coal Valley Mistus company at Coal Valley with afleca at Rootselem agreed this morning to submit the row between the memlves and their cuiptoyes to President Jona P. Mitchell, national president of the Dialed Ming Workers Union, for settlement. The long standing trouble has been referred to lower boards of arbitration. A Wisstlerucon committee will confer with President Mitchell and a settlement is hoped soon.
The executive committee of the Upper Mississippi Improvement Association meets this afternoon at Kin Harper Rose to finalize statements for the convention on November 13 in Dubuque. Delegates include Caps Brixan, Know, Morse, and Wilkinson presiding for Burlington. most cannot attend due to self-funded travel.
John Sullivan, from Osin Joosa, charged with vagreuny, faced trial before Judge Winger. Due to rheumatism he cannot work, chose Kolbe digs, then opted to Ostraloosa briefly, leaving for home today as Davenport is rid of him.
Confined to his home at 1839 Falpley street is Bander Yagt, a highly respected citizen of Davenport, aged and debilitated by age and ongoing weakness.
The Rock Jalang democratic ticket announces two viewt views filled by Chairnmay Je Sexton and Ber tary George PL. Standuia of the dem grade voulnu cantiilttee. Names mentioned include Steve's Attorney-Williams Mullin and Caren Gierk-Thomas in a contested slate.
Mrs F Behrens sold eighty acres of land in Blue Grass township between Blue Grass and Walcott to Charles Dedrickk for 9600 dollars about 80 per acre. The deal was handled by Nabstedt Pierce agency in this city with a firm claim the land is good and valuable.
In Waterford court today the case State of Towva versus James Trey is underway with jurors being chosen this afternoon. Prosecutor I W Neal leads the state, defense A P McGuirk aided by Barry O'Neill. Trey faces charges of stealing 38 a mwedtsh and notes from Mans Livery Stable on August 7.
Troy faced charges in a tense court session and pled guilty to the counts presented. The afternoon proceedings concluded with the defendant admitting guilt under the judge’s scrutiny.
The Davenport jury returned a verdict for Seph Grabbers in a case involving guardianship for property, naming Christian Koch and others as jurors. The article honors Albert C. Beyer as a public spirited citizen and notes his epilepsy and declining health, expressing regret at his misfortune.
Ernest Snider of Dixon suffered severe facial injuries when a pellet struck him in the eye clearing his sight. Companions Balm dete for the day included a squirrel chase. He was treated at St Luke's hospital in Davenport with removal of the eye deemed necessary after the injury.
The inquest continues as Carr shows improved movement after returning to the hospital. His brother Phillip Carr of 415 East Tenth Street testifies, with funeral services set for tomorrow at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 9 o'clock and burial at St. Marguerite's cemetery.
George Strathman, a lad from the west end, was arrested by Giicer LaGrapge on complaint of Rock Ishigh officials. He stands accused of stealing barley intended for unloading at the elevators. His case will come up before Judge Fitget in the morning for further proceedings.
Hans Sehw, editor of the Arbeiter Zeitung, was assaulted by a mob estimated at 200 in Mascoutah as unrest between breweries and unions flares. Belleville residents had gathered to march in response to brewing disputes.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a Baltic Squadron commander named Vonvosnorskas directing ships to engage British fishing boats near St Petersburg in October. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Highwaymen robbed the Hamilton branch bank near Plum Coulee today, holding up the manager and clerks and escaping with three thousand dollars. No further details on suspects or injuries were provided.
Market reports show wheat around 8190 000, oats 373 000 bus, hog arrivals about 15 000 head and cattle 12 000 head with mixed pricing. Cattle opened weak to 10¢ lower while hogs and sheep opened strong. prices listed for light mixed butchers and heavy cattle varied across markets. Liverpool grain notes show wheat movement with fluctuations, primary receipts and shipments summarized for the day.
An Ottawa style market roundup notes erratic activity in Canadian stocks and U.S. rail shares as traders weigh the latest prices. Listings include Southern Pacific, C M and St Paul, Reading, and U S Steel with varied percent figures amid broad sector shifts.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw dispensed figures on Philippine costs noting total expenses during seven years of Republican guidance. He cited ratios for improvements, right of way, postal service, and believed total cost near 1.2 billion for the Philippines and 340 million for improvements.
Pittsburg Oct 25 Geo Wiesel manager of the Marine ways at Eliza bath and his assistant George Williams were injured when contact with a live electric wire on the Elizabeth bridge caused Williams fatal injuries and Wiesel to be fatally hurt as workers repaired the span. Powder House Explodes Marshalltown Oct 24 The Abbott & Sort powder house blast, attributed to two intruders, leveled the plant and injured several workers in a blast that shook the city.
Fragmented and garbled OCR text discusses a denial in a U.S. circuit court proceeding involving a writ petition related to a penitentiary matter. Names, dates, and precise actions are unclear due to transcription errors but indicate an appellate denial of a writ.
Portsmouth report from Orel says four Russian torpedo boats and destroyers head for Cherbourg. Four battleships seen, one appears to have broken down. No confirmation of a battleship damaged, and the claim remains unverified.
Estherville Iowa October 25 Roland Hannawell of Paterson sues Modern Woodman Campino and members for damages alleging he was branded with hot iron during initiation. He claims the act incapacitated him from work and that he never received any compensation or oil from the lodge.
A plan aimed at raising 150000 dollars to secure an additional 100000 promised by J T Rockefeller for the erection of a centmil building in Cleveland Ohio was outlined. The effort targets a substantial city project and involves key donors and the local financial drive.
Chicago socialist gubernatorial candidate John Collins, a machinist by trade and member of the machinists union, will speak in Moline on November 5 to Debs followers. The event aims to rally labor supporters with Collins described as a strong convictions thinker and well known for labor advocacy. Additional arrangements and speakers were to be announced later.
Baltimore Oct 25.Miss Wilma Tyury, the only daughter of Mary Surratt, dies in Baltimore. Once educated and musicianly, she aided her mother during the Lincoln assassination scare and later devoted herself to comfort the imprisoned mother. Her death follows a life tied to the Lincoln conspiracy narrative.
In Norfolk Nebraska a man named Charles Steinberg attempted to shoot visitors in his home after a dispute over his wife’s release. The incident left a woman, allegedly Mrs Steinberg, severely injured and hospitalized in serious condition.
A congressional contest between the Jimmie Andrews or frat wig of the democratic party and the British old line democrats is on at Cambridge the county seat of Henry county today. The evidence is being heard by Judge T H Chesley State's Attorney Charles G Sturte and County Clerk Welton.
Rost Misbos, one of the crack St Louis racehorses, died yesterday from stomach illness. The horse, owned by Sad of the stomach, was bred by Zanté& Co. and had a notable racing record before its death.
Washington reports that Br. Fileoald astolic delegate CG and Rev. James Davis vicar general of Davenport have been elected to serve as coadjutor bishop here, signaling leadership transition in the diocese.
Obituary notice for Mrs. T. Fr. Diol al Ottum of La aged 68, long known in Rock Island community. Survived by one son living in Rock Island. details indicate ties to Shermearly Tivad al Biigington and Rock Jalint.
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