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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1904
Page
2
The piece surveys a range of topics from political rhetoric and law enforcement to robberies and the evolving role of women in finance. It notes court indictments, robberies, rising wage and material costs, and a shifting view that women can fill trusted, high-responsibility banking roles, while discussing pronunciation guides and cultural remarks.
In Lansborg the last member of the notorious Dolan Rogers gang was arrested. Deputy Sheriff Woolman of Pottawattamie County detained Bunting on a receiving stolen property charge. Bunting, a former Council Bluffs bootmaker, is tied to a hideout on lower Main Street. Authorities describe the gang as one of the era’s worst criminals, with ties to robberies across the Northwest and planned ditched loot.
Fragmentary clipping shows Prof Dryacaust opposing coeducation and prejudicing a war refugee girl at his college. The brief note from the Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune reports a prejudiced stance and a contentious exchange on campus dynamics.
Bloomington Illinois reports a shortage of workers at the planing mill across both shifts. Management considers consolidating the two gangs to increase output and stabilize the work rate. The goal is to improve remnant and repair work on passenger stock and freight cars as the world’s fair demand wanes and summer freight-car work declines.
In Pittsburgh on September 27 a man bound hand and foot with a clothes line was released to attend his marriage after days of anxious planning. Annie Zohart, the bride, gave Steve 330 to arrange attire while the groom wandered between saloons. He returned home bound, and the bridal procession began with the ceremony underway.
Report from Council Bluffs notes five suppressed indictments tied to the Conroy gang. George Burrier, now at Anamosa penitentiary, testified before the grand jury as other alleged crooks linked to the gang prepare for trial. Police secrecy surrounded Burrier’s transfer and testimony.
One hundred dollars reward promised by Walding Kinnan and Marvin for F J Cheney of Toledo. They attest Cheney's honorability and firm financial ability to fulfill obligations. Waldring Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal remedy claiming blood and mucous surface action. Testimonials offered, price 75 cents. Sold by all.
The annual United Presbyterian synod of Iowa gathers in Stanwood October 4 to 6 with ministers from within and outside the state. Notable speakers include J Campbell White Allegheny Rev Dr A A Gly christ Pittsburg and Rev ROB A McBrice Tarkio. The agenda covers Sabbath School work evangelistic strategy church union and related sessions.
The Inside Inn, a new lodging within the World's Fair grounds, promises European and American plans under E M Statler. Rates span $150 to $550 per day European and $360 to $70 American including admission. Booklets and full details available by writing The Inside Inn Administration, World’s Fair Grounds, St Louis, Mo.
A Burlington Thursday Evening Conference on Missions lists Rev J B Seckson of Greenfield and Rev WO Williamson of Burlington among speakers. Other sessions include Foreign and Home topics with Rev A A Gilchrist of Pittsburgh, Pa and Rev R Watson Ballageiot.
The advertisement claims E C De Witt & Co of Chicago discovered years ago how to make a salve from Witch Hazel that treats piles eczema cuts burns and all skin diseases. It Warns against counterfeits and touts DeWitt’s as the genuine remedy sold by druggists nationwide.
Muscatine reports that a retail merchants association has implemented a bridge toll refund for Illinois patrons through rebate checks on local purchases. In nearly a month the plan shows success with at least one Burlington trader crossing to Muscatine for buying goods, noting long travel avoided by expected savings. The program aims to boost cross river shopping as more residents and visitors take advantage of the rebate policy.
James Stark of Greensburg Pa testifies that after severe rheumatism and a spreading disease, blood poisoning was eradicated by consistent use of the remedy 3.5 L. He reports weight gain, throat relief, eruptions and splotches fading, and urges others with blood- borne illness to follow directions for a full trial to eliminate the virus.
Local papers clash over Peoria and Rockford bids for a Three I league franchise. Reports say Rockford backs steady attendance and solid stock support while Peoria hopes to win league favor despite fan booster tensions and rival city opposition.
An old advertisement warns that a weak stomach weakens the man and cannot digest enough food to restore energy. It promotes Kodot Dyspersia Cure as a remedy to digest food, cleanse glands, and cure indigestion and stomach troubles, sold by all druggists.
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