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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1904

Page

4

Lads The Now Law Saves Them From Reform School

Des Moines September 23. Judge Howe emphasizes juvenile court law to deter youth mischief. Lester Shadwick and three other lads faced rebuke and reform school as admonitions to incorrigibles. Detailing penalties and the aim to reform rather than scare youths.

Des Moines Howe Reform School Tae Yarbose Lester Shadwick Hiv Elmer Nash Ray Pound Nathan Fidlar

Remorse Leads Dog to Receive New Leg

Prince the collie, owned by Dr. Wills F. Moore, was run over by a trolley car. In a failed attempt to save the animal, the dog was commanded to stop and was mangled. The doctor plans artificial legs, crafted by an expert manufacturer, reflecting his son’s empathy and care.

Wills F. Moore

Cody to Withdraw Divorce Suit After Admitting Deception

Denver September 23 Colonel William S. Cody plans to withdraw his divorce suit after admitting he was deceived into pressing false charges of attempted poisoning against his wife. He notified Mrs. Cody in North Platte Nebraska, saying he was misled and seeking forgiveness. Buff alo Bill Cody's lawyers agreed to the withdrawal.

Denver Wiliam S. Cody Sheridan Wic

A Place for It and a 30 Day Race Meeting

Cove-Jack boasts he has saved so much motley this summer he cannot decide what to do with it. Nope agrees there will be a thirty day race meeting across the river after which he can start anew.

Jack

Hopeful Law Dispenser Sees Bright Side of Fall

Justice Louis E. Reddewig of Davenport, young in spirit, discusses why fall ends a year of work and prompts thoughts of marriage. He says people drift to hopeful plans as outdoor duties wind down and the brighter side of life appears. He notes law and life lift spirits amid daily troubles.

Louis E. Reddewig Davenport Justice Benson

Line-up of Davenport alumni team announced by members

The Davenport high school alumni team lineup has been decided with Fred Long at center Huge Neberker at guard Jim Preston as captain Bert McCullough at right end and Bert McCollough at left guard Edward Raguet at left end John Dew at quarterback Don Grant at wing half Arthur Co at fullback R. McCormick at left half and other positions filled by capable players. The team trains nightly and expects to be in fine condition for Saturday's game.

Davenport High School Fusiows Fred Long Richt Huge Neberker Jim Preston Bert McCullough Emi Oo. Noth Fred Gifford Bert McCollough Edward Raguet Juhi Dew Don Grant Arthur Co R. McCormick

Low Rates To The South West

Low rates to the south west 10 dollars for any way ticket to any point in Oklahoma or Indian Territory and many points in Kansas. Corresponding rates to Texas and New Mexico. Tickets are second class and will be on sale April 4 and 18. Ask the ticket agent for complete information, or address F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago P L L Hinrichs Commercial Agent Davenport IA.

Oklahoma Terrtory Kansas Texas New Mexico Miller Gen Chicago Hinrichs Commercil Agt Davenport

Knights of Pythias Help John Mass To Celebrate

Conver De Leon Lodge No. 80 Knights of Pythias held a meeting at Caludian hall then adjourned to the John Hass home on Third and Gaines streets where they helped John Hass celebrate his forty second birthday. Friday’s address marked a festive close to the gathering.

Knights OF Pythias John Conver de Leon Lodge Knights of Pythus Calum- Dian Hall John Hass Third Gaines Joe Joan

Great strides by Moline Royal Arcanum progress

The Royal Arcanum in Moline reports rapid growth with a fresh member joining. The organization, only a year old locally, now lists nearly 100 members as it expands its reach and activities.

Moline Royal Arcanum

Bible Classes Grow at Ames Town Site College

Ames Iowa September 28 Bible classes at the Town site College under XY M G A show rapid growth with 456 enrolled this term, up from 250 last term. Swakers visitors spark interest. over forty class leaders trained by Dr A B Storms. Iowa State College unique in employing two secretaries Z C Proli and F M Hansen aiding the program.

A. B. Storms Iowa State College Iowa Z. C. Proli F. MM. Hansen

Three New Dottg ery Wagons Shown By People's Steam Laundry

The People's Steam Laundry recently installed three new wagons described as beauties with bright orange and light marron colors and gilt lettering. The running gear is light yellow and the capacity meets demand with multiple trips daily by each wagon.

Two Months More of Good Work on Davenport Drain Project

The People's Construction Company plans to finish the west end sewer in about two months, with blasting limited on Rockingham Road where six to eight feet of rock complicate digging. Crews have completed Howell Street and parts of Dixwell, Cluutssen Street due next week, and Cedar Street storm drain work to begin. The three mile main sewer and half mile storm drain will drain the west end from Howell Street to Font Fourth Street South.

Davenport Dan Keeler Rockingham Road Howell Street Dixwell Yireet Howell Dixwell Went Clutssen Cedar Silvet Soring Lali A Broek Howells Street Font Fourth Street

Pattingill Discusses Century Progress at Moline High

Prof H R Pattingill of the University of Michigan spoke on Progress of the Last Century at a Moline high school assembly. He traced advances in public schooling, farming, and social life, comparing past and present methods from stock training to education and home life.

Te Moline H. R. Pattingill University of Michigan Palo Alto Stanford Wniveriity California

Alumni and Moline Eleven Meet On Gridiron

Tomorrow afternoon at Athletic Field the Moline high school football eleven will meet the alumni eleven in the first game of the season. The alumni team includes Stromberg Wilson Perrin Wessels Vinton Skalibéns R Arrell Arrell Isancson Shatters Suttley. The high school lineup features Meith Price Baas Hodgson Oakline Albertson Tiltorok Berpen Gritz Martingsoo Yowndroawn and others.

Tomorow Athletic Feld Moline High School Stromberg Wilson Perrin Wessels Vinton Skalibéns R Arrell Arrell Isancson R. Shathers Suttley Meith Cs Price Baas Hodgson Oakline Albertson

Two Big Freight Steamers Planned for Lakes

Cleveland reports contracts for two large freight steamers totaling over 500000 dollars. One ship will cost 420000 for Acme Steamship Company and the other 410000 for Samuel Marker and associates. Both vessels should complete by navigation opening next year. Farmers Protest Canadian Wheat Duty Change in North Dakota, Fargo. Farmers oppose New York appraisers allowing frost damaged Canadian wheat into the United States under a 16 percent duty, instead of 20 percent. The North Dakota delegation will protest to Congress and mass meetings are planned locally to challenge the ruling.

Cleveland, G Americas Shipbuilding Company Aurgusine Wolvin Acme Steamsip Campany Samuel Marker Aty Navigation Farmasrs Fargo N. D New York Canada North Dakota Congress

To Kalon: Davenport High School Freshmen Literary Society

A new literary and debating society named To Kalon forms at Davenport High School with about fifteen members. Officers for the first semester include President Harry Heysinger, Vice President Will Brown, Secretary Littie Thomas, and Treasurer Will Drebing. Leonard Wulf Oscar Niesener and Flora Hitchcock will oversee programs. Meetings set for the first and third Tuesdays at Griswold Annex. Charter members listed include Will Brown Lenora Waly Harry Heysinger Edna Horne Flora Hitchcock Flora Finck Anna Lavery Arnold Otte Linia Noble Oscar Meisner Lilian Thomas Will Drebing Hav Pinussen Lynott Gilbert Edmund Kilfert.

Davenport High School Harry Heysinger Will Brown Littie Thomas Will Drebing Leonard Wulf Oscar Niesener

Sacred Heart Church Fair Dates Set in Rock Island

The Sacred Heart church in Rock Island announces a parish fair from October 17 through October 27 in the church hall. Father Lockney says preparations are underway with women’s committees active. A previous misprint stated October 31 as the start date.

Sacred Heart Church Father Lockney Rock Island Sue

Greek Section Hand Injured in Natick Yards

William Christo of Moline suffered a serious injury at Natick yards when a heavy crossbeam fell against his left foot, crushing it above the ankle. He was attended by Dr Wyland and the ambulance was called to transport him from the office.

Williaw Christo Moline C., J. & P. Rat Road Natick Yards Footal Dr. Wyland

ST PAUL MAN MEETS DEATH IN WISCONSIN WRECK

In Guwnherland Wisconsin Sept 23 a fast freight on the Ashland line crashed into a special freight at Superior Junction killing Fireman Sudberg of St Paul and fatally injuring Engineer John Willman of Altoona. The engine and several box cars derailed blocking the Ashland branch briefly. The wreck was caused by Engineer Willman failing to stop at Superior Junction due to a hard rain and obstructed vision from the storm.

Guwnherland Wis Ashland

Man shoots and kills wife near Bridgewater

Greenland In Sept 22-0 reports Rowley shot and killed his wife at a neighbor’s house south of Bridgewater. Jealousy led to arrest for peace, divorce proceedings followed, and Rowley remains at large vowing not to be taken alive.

Greenland Bridgewater Rowley

Amazons Use Axes in Reformation at Rolling Prairie

Four young women from Rolling Prairie led a raid on a poker room to reform local youths. They forced entry, confronted the players, and insisted on halting the gambling. The women paid the raid costs and vowed to continue the crusade until the young men recognize the wrong in their behavior.

Laporte Mid Grilf Rolling Prairie Hester Oisse Worden

Pacific Coast Low Rates Promising Travel Deals

Advertises low railroad fares to many Pacific Coast and Western points. Prices include 80 to San Francisco and Los Angeles, 20 to Portland Seattle and more in Oregon Washington, 2.25 to Butte Helena, 25.25 to Salt Lake City and Utah and Colorado, 27.50 to Spokane and Eastern Washington. Tickets on sale daily until December 1. Contact F A Miller, Genl Pass Agent, Chicago, or Winrichs for further details.

San Francisco Los Angeles California Portland Tacoma Seattle Oregon Washington Butte Helena Montana Sait Lake City Daden Utah Fdako Cotorsio Spokane Washington County F. A. Miller Chisago Winrichs Duvesibert

Ten Month Bride Missing After Draged Disappearance

Council Bluffs Iowa reports the disappearance of 19 year old Mrs. Coffin ten months after her marriage. Authorities suspect a nomadic gang of horse traders abducted her after driving away in a covered wagon toward Hamburg. Husband J E Coffin and Chief of Police Riegmond aided in searches along east city roads with no trace found. Police note prior thefts of horses and carriages nearby.

Council Bluffs Coffin J. E. Coffi Litth Avenue Twelfth Street Pont Cofin Wes Sem Bartlett Glenwood Joen Weally Hamburg Weinai Seswatecotte Avenue High Street Laneiay Toy Des Moines Summonet R. Bloomer

Automobile Hits the Curb in Chicago Crash

Miss Neva Scott and six others were injured when a car swerved across Michigan Avenue near Wentworth. The party planned a trip to St. Louis. Injuries include internal damage to Miss Scott and minor injuries to Miss Grace Bowen and others. medical aid was summoned and occupants assisted frightened women to the grass plot beside the boulevard.

Chicago Neva Scott Fwentled Michigan Avenues St. Loui Seatth Helen Davies New York L. C. Murphy Boston Reginald Smith Bellevue Hospital Grace Bowen Zula, Terry Peoria Helen St. Louis Scott

Railroad Boycott Shuts Sayamna Station After Strike Clash

The Missouri Kansas Texas Railway demolished its Sayamna depot seven miles south of here and ended all business ties with the town. Officials blamed nonunion opposition during the recent telegraphers strike for the action. Not a single shingle remains on the depot.

South Muenlenier Missouri, Kansag & Texas Railway Company Buldings Sayamna Gao Here Prlice Resi Déing

Buddhists May Start Holy War Over Pilgrimage

Reports from St. Petersburg say Russian papers, stirred by the Buddhist pilgrimage to Mouran in February and the Durge festival, hint at an agitation for holy war. The British expedition’s success and a Russian-Prussian treaty note add to concerns as information drifts from Mongolia.

St. Petersburg Tuiber Russia Mouran Mongolia Durge

Russians Lose Officers in Liaoyang Battle

St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russian officer casualties at Liaoyang totaling 463 killed or wounded. Major generals and thirty nine field officers among the losses. Higher officers suffered heavy fatalities with 372 killed or wounded and thirteen missing.

Liaoyang St. Petersburg Methols

Go. 2. & P. Sleeper Schedule From Davenport to Rock Island

Priozy begins Sept 16 with the Go. 2. & P. booking a sleeper from Davenport to Chicago, to be placed at Fifth Street depot and ready for occupancy at 9 30 p m. The sleeper will be moved to Rock Island by a switch engine at 11 o'clock p m.

Chicago Sleefer Priozy Davenport Chicago Fifth Street Rock Island

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