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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1904
Page
1
Davenport items report visiting relatives in Fulton and St Louis, travel to the World’s Fair, and local meetings. Also noted are arrests for intoxication, a river rise aiding boats, a divorce grant, football travel, theft report, storm injuries, and upcoming fraternal congress events.
President Roosevelt will act promptly on a request by the Interparliamentary Assembly to invite the resuming of the Hague peace conference. Within six weeks he will likely invite nations to gather again to pursue an agreement that makes arbitration the sole method for settling international disputes. The administration will seek views of nations on the best timing and place for the meeting.
The Moline division of the Illinois reserves came back from St Louis Saturday night tired but happy. About 800 men, eight divisions, were encamped on the grounds with drills and some free time after. Sailors served as governor's escort on Thursday during the trip and some members missed the bad weather by leaving Saturday morning.
Capt W. H. Pierce of the United States Army, formerly stationed on the government island, is ordered to the arsenal for three weeks of inspection duty. He will be accompanied by his wife and guests of Mr and Mrs John D. Cady of Moline, with many friends in the Tri-Cities hoping to meet them.
The Atchison Tepeka and Santa Fe railway reports higher gross and net earnings for the year ended June. The rise surpasses expectations and observers estimate the line could declare a dividend and issue common stock if management chooses.
Worcester Massachusetts September 27 1900 Senator Hoar remains unconscious and doctors warn he cannot live much longer. At noon his condition was reported unchanged by Dr Gilman.
John M. Emory resigns as State Insurance Examiner to become actuary for Des Moines Life Insurance company. Auditor B. F. Carroll says Emory’s successor not yet appointed. Emory came to Des Moines over a year ago from Philadelphia where he was actuary for Fidelity Mutual.
Death reported from Colorado City Colorado with Davenport ties. John Ternecek born January 12 1877 Davenport died September 25 1904 sought health relief after pneumon ia. He worked in Louis Ecichardt shop four years and belonged to Barbers union Davenport Priori Peak tent Knights of MECAN. Survived by mother and four sisters Broma Josephine Mrs Cary and Mrs Lane all of Davenport. Funeral at St Anthony's with interment at St Marguerite's cemetery. funeral date to be announced. Luxatre Hromo Quinine Tablets ad included.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spoke to the Newton club at a dinner on Monday night urging reciprocity as a path to compensation for concessions and asserting the policy would not harm American interests. The event highlighted ongoing debates about trade and national advantage in a postwar context.
Des Moines reports bloodhounds followed the scent of Eton and Earl Hryer, two young men, after grain stacks were burned at a nearby farm. The chase led to a cemetery near Ogden where the fugitives were found.
Eight year old Martha Hoffman of 22 Witteont street misplaced a pin while playing and it slipped from her teeth into her throat. Neighbors took her to Sky Hospital for treatment after she began choking.
The city canvass plan lists the Sunday schools to be polled about religious attitudes. About 600 canvassers will work Saturday Oct 22 to survey church constituencies. A separate notice promotes free needlework lessons by Madam Wilkins from Sept 26 for two weeks at J H Petersen's Sons Co Davenport Iowa.
In his farewell at the Supreme court trial term Justice D Cady Herrick Democratic nominee for governor urged the Albany County bar to remember him. The courtroom was crowded and Herrick appeared emotional while asking reporters not to quote him.
In New York on September 27, reports state western headquarters for the Democratic National Committee will be set up at French Lick Springs Indiana early next week under Thomas J. Jameson, chairman. From French Lick the campaign will direct activities in Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Kentucky Michigan Missouri and possibly western states to capture electoral votes.
London September 27 The executive committee of the Irish Unionist alliance tonight issued a statement on the reform program prepared by the organization committee and adopted at Dublin last Friday The statement declares the Irish reform association is not representative and its plan contradicts principles long upheld by the Irish Unionists The committee condemns the proposals as dangerous and opposed to unionist aims
A Davenport page memorial notes the opening of a Masons reunion in the temple with references to past members including Rewmington Willa Augustus and William T Warriner. The piece recalls Theodore Burron Parvin, inspector general of Iowa, and Albert Pile, grand commander. It ends with local business advertising millinery displays at Petersen's Sons.
Urbana September 27 Six sophomores at the University of Illinois have been suspended for hazing after an incident in which a faculty member’s daughter was drugged in the dormitory. C R Clark Evanston A B Claris Hong Kong L I U 5 Al Clayton Dixon G J Hacklister Chicago R H Rise Lispi e H H Dann Moline Dunn suspended until Thanksgiving. others barred from return until February 15. University pledges punishment for all hazers and vows to prosecute offenders. dean notes no death was confirmed in Claude Sweet case.
Des Moines Sept 07 Samuel Egly nine farmer killed at Saltzman school house six miles east of Mt Ayr. Kling and Egly brothers had long quarrel with Kling’s son-in-law. An axe threat preceded Kling shooting Egly who died instantly. Kling surrendered claiming self defense. Witnesses say the confrontation was rapid. Kling is described as a prominent Republican figure.
Indians from the northwest gather at North Lepwil on the Nez Perce reservation to celebrate and honor Chief Joseph with a feast and war dance. A successor to lead the tribe will be chosen as five thousand Indians are invited to attend this significant gathering.
George Barr McCutcheon married Monday evening to Mrs. Marie Van Antwern Fay at the residence of Mrs. L. B. Davison in Highland Park. Immediate relatives attended. the ceremony was performed by R A Prinsceibl. The couple plans a trip to the East then to Europe.
Mrs. Wil lem A. Hunter, daughter-in-law of Congressman W Godfrey Hunter, died from uloyd poisoning caused by four cancerous growths due to wearing night shoes. The amputating of her right leg below the knee failed to save her, as 15,120 poison had spread through the body. Mrs. Hugler was 24 years old.
London reports the British steamer Crusader from Porthougal Ore left Mofi for Shanghai after coaling. No confirmation of detention by the Japanese in the Turgur Straits is given in the latest message.
Special to the Star from H J Toker Co. reports receipts of wheat corn and oats with hog cattle and sheep arrivals in Chicago and Kansas City. Hog market opens steady with prices largely 5.50 to 6.50, cattle steady, sheep strong, and Chicago close noting general firmness with some weakness in other items.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee aboard the Newark orders Cartagena guards to prevent further indecency at the American consulate. The gunboat Newport and Commander Mertz joined the flag ship on Sept 16. He demands stronger protests and fuller government regret to avert further, potentially serious, incidents.
Dayton Ohio police rounded up fortune tellers clairvoyants palancers astrologists and others for practicing without a license under a law amended four years ago and not strictly enforced. Among those detained were Prof Dunillee Mrs C Wells Mme Melvoy Mme Eva and Mme Charlotte. Mrs C Keller was spared custody but ordered to appear in police court this week.
This forenoon Emil Scarey pleaded guilty to the charge of ferceny but the judge refused to accept the plea and appointed J. Shelburg of Moine to defend him. An indictment was entered against Ed Prnn who pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the state prison for an indefinite period.
Pottstown on September 27 reports that local girls have formed the Four Seat Clover club. The social group requires members to refrain from kissing anyone except relatives, establishing a light social code within the club as the main obligation.
Des Moines reports three men have set a camp on the river near McClellan's creek and are clam fishing in large numbers. They load shells for shipment to button factories along the Mississippi.
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