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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1904
Page
2
A New York City tenement law set for October 1 targets sweatshops, with Brooklyn Eagle calling it the most drastic measure yet. The reform aims to remove sweatshops from New York state cities, placing oversight under state control and promising a housing and labor upheaval across Greater New York and beyond.
A vivid catalog of items collected for a fair from cans to stamps to labels and trade marks. The piece envisions a grand stash of wrappers jars and tins stored from basement to attic and a public display promising novelty and value in discarded goods.
The German American Prose Association meeting opens in Muscatine for a three day session. Davenport editors and members from Iowa City Sioux City and Des Moines attend. The convention includes a welcome by Mayor McNutt and concerts and social events.
Emma Maling 85 an actress tied to the Bijou theater was found dead in her hotel room at Taylor Harris home early this morning. Authorities report a possible suicide and Coroner Sharkey will convene a inquest to determine the facts.
Letters to The Star reveal readers proposing premium schemes to counter graphophone sales. Correspondents claim poultry premiums boost subscriptions with neighbors reporting lively fowls and loud voices, while one suggests a trained animal voice as a countermeasure.
The Athenean society of Davenport high school met at the Griswold annex with an extemporaneous address by Lynott Gilbert on the Russo Jap war. A debate on church property tax exemption featured Ernest Peters and Walter Voss winning over Francis Brugmen and Will Goethe. Warrel Dow closed the program with a speech as fifteen new members were added and a list of new members including Jay Kleiner Walter Gruse Walter Priedholt Will Drbing Archie Glichmat Pierre Palmer Ed Bellendorf Harry Heysinger Bausack Hunt Lloyd Parker Charles McCane Arthur Blakemore June O Mara Leon Wella. Mr Lowary named honorary member.
A drunken driver Ed Perkins and helper Bert Sweetman lost control of a wagon sending a runaway horse through a glass window at 1312 West Walnut Street. The horse injured, Perkins and Sweetman arrested after attack on a boy delivering bread. Crowds gathered as police intervened.
The daughter of Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, Chinese minister to the United States, will make a social debut in Washington this winter. At 18 she is described as a beauty by Oriental standards, with unaltered feet, and has not adopted American dress. Her diamonds and pearls are noted, and she is linked to prominent figures of Mira Wu.
Miss Denkmann defeats Miss Man deville by four up with two to play at the Rock Island arsenal gait association yesterday afternoon to win the club’s women’s handicap cup. A large gallery attendance watched the season end as the men prepare for their own handicap cup matches.
Warranty deeds recorded yesterday in Scott County include W C Hayward and wife to Burt W Hayward for 800 dollars with lot details in Churchill’s addition, Charles Lelander to George W Noth and Gustav Eckhardt for 7600 dollars of La Claire’s third subdivision, and Michael Carlin and wife to Scott County for 100 dollars for road easement. Also a note lists Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertisement offering cure for ulcers wounds piles with 5 cent price.
Nashville report says Tennessee filed suit yesterday to enforce an antitrust charge against Standard Oil of Ohio alleging the company bribed parties to countermand orders from rival concerns. The case draws strong legal interest as state counsel active in the action.
In Menominee Michigan on September 25 Henry Younke was arrested on a grave charge raised by the parents of 14 year old Brew. Lauren The suspect faced possible mob violence and Sheriff Stiles moved him to safety in Menominee to prevent a tragedy.
Prominent notice touts the Tuside Inn at the World’s Fair Grounds as the coolest and most delightful spot in St Louis with 2257 bedrooms many with bath and dining halls seating over 2500. Rates range from 2.60 to 5.50 on European plan and 3.00 to 7.00 American. visitors warned against capper rumors and urged to request reservations by postal card.
Iowa corn tops the 61st prize at the St Louis World’s Fair in the agricultural exhibit. The state also earned first prize for threshed grain and grass seeds with a score of 99 out of 100. Representative Will O. Whiting notes the win reflects statewide effort despite limited funding.
An old advertisement touts Kodal Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims the product digests food, strengthens stomach glands, and restores health, with druggist sales claimed.
Miss Fannie Kagan, Columbia University student, alleges crew on the White Star liner Celtic from Liverpool rudely treated her and that one crewman attempted to kiss her in steerage. Her lawyers have filed a protest with White Star line officials, citing the voyage from Boston.
During low rate period to California from Sept 11 to Oct 15 the c Rt P will run double daily tourist service from Davenport to San Francisco and Los Angeles. One car leaves Davenport at 1:33 pm via Kansas City Santa Fe, the other at 2:13 pm via Omaha Denver and Salt Lake City. Reservations at Depot Ticket Office Fifth and Main or City Office Brady Street.
Trains go west and north including Chicago Des Moines Omaha Sioux City and Denver with connections to California and Colorado routes. Notes list depots time windows sleeping cars, dining cars, observation cars, and through sleepers on Nos 3 4 5 and 6.
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