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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
5
An English fleet warning that unless a better report is offered, the Baltic Squadron will be stopped. An admiral claims discovery of two warships among trawlers and firing on them, but he says he did not know the trawlers were hit.
London reports England refused to accept Rojestvensky's explanations and would not declare war, warning the Baltic fleet it would not be allowed to proceed. Admiral Rojestvensky told Benckendorff he fired at two ships he believed were Japanese torpedo boats after sighting trawlers near Dogger Bank.
The Rock Island Republican city committee held a meeting at Turner hall and arranged to install a specials wire in the headquarters to receive election returns. Reports from precincts were optimistic with leaders predicting large vesterities. The First Ward Jolly club gathered at Ehlers Hall for a jovial evening.
Harry Schreiner of Rock Island today appointed conservator of the property of James Connelly a Taylor Ridge man found to be insane. The farm owned by Connelly will be sold at once.
A gas pipe being laid on Harrison Street between Second and Third streets near Nowak's tailor shop blew its cap off. A jewelry shop next door attempted to light a small gas stove, triggering a series of small explosions that caused no damage.
Davenport registration tightens as heavy turnout expected this afternoon. Precinct reports show high numbers of voters registering while remaining hours to vote approach. Juror verdict and local court note influence on a separate civil case, with Brammer vs Ott ending in favor of Ott and potential motion for new trial due to jury guidance.
Davenport gardeners prepare a yearly chrysanthemum exhibit at Central Park Conservatory. In days the full bloom will peak, with many plants thriving and a grand display planned for public viewing, highlighting Davenport as a western center for autumn color.
Belthazer Ruch and others sue Henry C Struck Jr to obtain an accounting in the John Ruch estate. Struck Jr served as administrator about steen years ago and a final report was filed around ten years past. No maladministration alleged. plaintiffs seek final adjudication to legally manage certain property. Hubbell Hubbell listed as attorneys for the plaintiffs.
Gus Schroeder appeared in Rock Island county court today charged with assault and battery. He asked for a new trial, the motion was overruled, and Judge Parmenter fined him 50 dollars plus costs.
The thirty sixth annual convention of the Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior began Tuesday at 9:80 in Galesburg. The organization includes Congregational women from interior states and has grown from six to sixteen states since its Chicago founding in 1868. Several Rock Island church women attend. head office remains in Chicago with state branch offices.
Geneseo Iowa October 27 The Andrews faction wins the county Democratic factional dispute over the ticket. County Judge Chesley County Clerk Welton and State's Attorney Sturtz find for the Andrews faction represented by James H Andrews of Kesmee and Harry A Reherd of Geneseo. The long bitter five year split ends with the victorious side gaining control leaving the Blish faction minority.
Parker left Esopus at 10 this morning to prepare a speech for a delegation of Democrats from Orange County tomorrow. Governor Odell will address the gathering. A Republican meeting is set for Friday night at Pleasant Valley with speakers W. M. Kambertin Louis Brock and A. G. Bush of Davenport.
In Rock Island court today the estate of N C Canter was settled with proof of notice to 10 heirs and a final report approved. administrator discharged and estate closed. In Newton B Ricksells estate proof of notice to heirs filed, no objections, notice approved. administrator discharged and estate closed.
A fragment notes an ally of Russia offering his services between England and Russia, positioning himself as a friend to England. The text reflects a diplomatic offer likely tied to wartime or alliance considerations, though details are sparse and attribution unclear.
London reports deadlock over punishment of Russian officers as Britain presses four demands including apology and indemnity. Russia concedes only apology and indemnity while resisting discipline of officers and security guarantees for British shipping. Channel Fleet poised to act if Moscow balks. France wary of entanglement. Count Benckendorff seeks better terms.
Teta Leyenstein faced county court in Rock Island charged with keeping an open tippling house on Sunday. He pled guilty on two counts and Judge Parmenter fined twenty six dollars and costs on each count. Henry county results favor Hearst faction in the party contest. Official ballots list State's Attorney H A Reherd Geneseo Circuit Clerk H V Conovar Orion Coroner A C Cady Galva Supervisor Lloyd B Jones Galva.
A group of youths charged with disturbing the peace on Rockingham and Howell streets were taken to Davenport police station. They inhabited two shanties, played cards, and read disreputable literature. Officers confiscated a large bundle of cards and literature and ordered the boys to go home and behave.
Washington October 27 President Roosevelt celebrates his forty sixth birthday today receiving gifts from the family and many telegrams of congratulations.
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