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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1904

Page

3

Meeting program for Bla AOU We in Muscatine crowd event

A outlandish preface announces a fall gala in Muscatine led by W N Narvis master workman. Thousands expected for day and night events including parades, bands, speeches by Major Tiliz Lawrence Mrs Morcomo and B F Rehkopf. Competitions, games, balloon ascent, dancing, and a grand street program with crowd turnout and hall rentals planned for Workmen visitors.

Muaca Muscatine W. N. Narvis Tiliz City Hailway Park McNutt Aquate Lawrence Morcomo B. F. Rehkopf Tony Wm. Bilmer Hingst P. Ingham al

Study hours for night classes at institute

The Davenport Institute of Technology and Language night school opens October 3 and runs to December 1 for autumn term, with a ten week winter term starting December 19 including a two week vacation from December 26. courses cover mathematics mechanics electricity chemistry drawing woodworking languages and United States history with detailed schedules across rooms and terms.

Davenport Institute of Technology and Language United States Witlg Manya Chemical Laboratory

Dr King's Life Pills Sold At Local Drug Store

An old advertisement touts Dr Kings Life Pills as a quick cure for indigestion biliousness constipation and headaches. The notice claims the product works in day or night and lists Frank Dadler's drug store as the vendor for 25 cents.

Dr. King Frank Dadler

Golden Anniversary for Davenport Couple of 50 Years

Mrs. Carl Stems of Davenport marked a golden wedding with family present. The couple, both natives of Holstein Germany, were married on Helgoland in 1854 and moved to America in spring of that year. Mr Simms served in Schleswig Holstein conflict 1846 to 1850 and later worked in Davenport police and local government roles. Two daughters survive with spouses Julius Langum and Edward Waruten. another daughter married later to Mayor Harry W. Philips but is deceased.

Carl Stems Marquette Street Davenport Simms Holstein Germany Helgoland America Davenport Evar Stems Wis Devonport Slems Julius Langum Edward Waruten Merried Harry W. Phillips

Murry Weds Minnie Olert in Manning Spouse Tale

In Iowa City a welding ceremony near City Hall linked Peter Murry, a Manning barber, to Minnie Olert amid a troubled past. The pair, former child friends, wed after a long separation. the wife had a child in hospital and Murry faced pursuit. They departed for a new life on the night train, with Manning property deeded to the wife.

Lows City Peter Murry Manning Minnie Olert Bturry Maning Murry Walversing Hospital

Social Men Attend Rook Island Club Classes

Five clubs compete for 400 new members as men gather at Rook Island Missouri for study classes on Faith and Conduct led by Prof. J Hart and a Gospel by John course led by G D Aldane. Social evenings at M C G A offer enrollment chances and refreshments.

J. Hart Bose Association John Joan G. D. Aldane Urabs Chickadee Art Hansen H. Walker F. LaVelle A. Bergston Marie Lhiderholm Origske J. W. Hogsett Lynn Dowalds Will Jabns Otto Muenster Mattison the Blamingo Geo, Stocker Mantie Jonissen Orlin Means Ray Summers Henry Lambure the Farrot A. G. Simpson E A. Jonneon Fred Schneider W. B. McTutyre H.B. Simonson The Raven Robi. Hoffman J. Penty Jewett Colburn Harry Bhiffer

Obituary Jerry Cummins Dies in Chicago at 63

Jerry Cummins died Monday morning in Chicago from heart trouble. Born in Cincinnati 63 years ago, he came to Davenport in 1852 and learned printing. He worked on local papers and later in Chicago at the Tribute. Survived by wife, five children, brother Frank in Davenport, half brother Theodore Cum­ing in Mandine South Dakota, and two half sisters. Funeral to be held in Chicago tomorrow afternoon.

Cummins Jerry Chicago Franix Davenport Jerry Cummins Cincinnati Ohio Thompson’s Ais Frank Cummins Cameron Wallpaper Helf Theodore Cuming Mandine Nak Stella Allerson

iDAYS OF DARKNESS PASSING

Des Moines reports three of Iowa’s four big school teams tried Saturday with two found wanting. Drake and Grinnell showed weaknesses while East High held them to a single touchdown. Drake fears the looming Iowa game next Saturday and the tough schedule ahead.

Des Moines Iowa Drake West Des Moines Grinmell East High Ion Hawkere Dr. Monllaw Dr. Manilow Towa

Lawson’s Opinion of Addicks in October Everybody’s Magazine

An October Everybody’s Magazine feature quotes Thomas W. Lawson criticizing Addicks as a bad man socially and in business. The piece portrays him as a curious mechanism rather than human, noting strong dislike from many.

Thomas W. Lawson Everybody's Magazine Addicks Lawson

Lawson details Standard Oil tactics in Brergy Magazine issue

In a Brergy Magazine feature, Thomas W. Lawson attacks Standard Oil, accusing Rockefeller interests of spreading stock ownership and converting oil shares into holdings in banks, trusts, and railroads to shield financiers. He argues financiers hold large stock blocks while denying a public campaign to distribute Standard Oil stock.

New York Thomas W. [Lawson Brergy Addicks New Jeland Rockefeller Lawson Standard Oil Wall Street

Standard Oil stock secrecy and public distrust voiced

The passage argues owners hid Standard Oil stock as a favor to acquire holdings and masks motives, asserting the American public is educated to the company’s alleged crimes. It contends that the masters of Standard Oil foresee reprisal, and that public ire will target the firm as the ultimate symbol of wrongdoing.

James Standard Oil

Judge Smith's Campaign Dates Tightened

Des Moines Iowa Sept 27 Judge Walter I Smith congressman from the Ninth district reached a definite understanding with the state central committee on his campaign schedule He will speak in the Second district on Oct 12 14 14 and 15 and hopes to address Waterloo after Senator Fairbanks appearance He plans to spend Oct in Indiana and currently is in Nebraska He declines further dates outside his district and campaign plans were adjusted by I M McNeeley of the Republican speakers bureau to fit his convenience.

Des Moines Walter I. Smith State Central Waterloo Fairbanks Indiana Nebraska I. ¥. McNeeley Republican

Romaine’s Confession Sheds Light on Windicater Mine Tale

Sheriff Bell concluded that Edward Romaine, once a district resident, confessed to an ale legend tied to the Windicater mine and Thitepenthee depot. Details remain sparse as the Cripple Creek area notes the roaming accusations.

Cripple Creek Calo Bell Edward Romaine Windicater Thitepenthee Taurders Lalsee

Iowa State Federation to Review McGuire Case

The Iowa State Federation of Labor investigates the charges against Charles McGuire president of the Pork Butchers union of Sioux City who faces a grand jury indictment for conspiracy against the Cudahy Packing Company. Local leaders coordinate with Sioux City attorney Frank Gill as about 1,000 workers were involved.

Des Moines Iowa State Federation of Labor Charles McGuire Pork Butchers’ Union Sioux City Grand Jury Woodbury County Cudahy Packing Company McGuire Pike Shire Federation A. L. Urick J. H. Strief State Federation Frank Ti. Gill Mel Cudahy Walelt

Let the People Know Want Column Ad Rates Decline

An ad seeks readers to submit want column notices through the newspaper’s want section. Readers are reminded that the price is 15 cents for a single issue.

Nudium

Davenport bottling company beer ad headline

Davenport Bottling Co markets Pala Expert Bottled Beer with unexcelled quality from its office at 165 Puany street, corner of Second and Taylor.

Davenport Desting Co Second Taylor Streets

Notice of Divorce Petition in Davenport County Court

Original legal notice alleges Elizabeth Howell as Plaintiff seeks divorce from Edward Wewell on adultery and cruel treatment grounds. Defendants must answer by noon of the second day of the next term at Davenport. otherwise default and decree as prayed may be entered. Alfred Parsons named as attorney for plaintiff.

Elizaveth Howell Eaward BB. Wewell Wstelor Geatr Davenport Sell Petitian Alfred Parsons Platt

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