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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1904

Page

4

Woman in prison pen ends life during NYC court appearance

In Yorkville, Ednn Smith, about 38, reportedly destitute and intoxicated, strangled herself with her shawl in the prison pen of the Yorkville police court. She was found unconscious and died soon after as officers moved prisoners before Magistrate Flammer.

New York Hev Ednn Smith Homeu Yorkville Podice Court Scholer Flammer Nya Flyon Flynn Fanther Berther

Brab Bag Festival Joyed by the Bankers

Pioneer association held a law meeting at Hiber an hall with twelve initiates and a late hour dance. The event featured crab fags stalls and Mecler's orchestra. Deputy Governor Blocker tendered his resignation to district No. 7 amid thanks from members at Drake's Majestic Exhibition.

Armstory Pioneer Association Hiberan Hall Wptar Mecler Wiel Deconte Pubagee

Wear Moline Praised by The Chengs Tribune

The Tribune of Sundar lauds Wear Moline as a fit half back for the University of Miitory eleven. Gene is called a promising candidate and, if he keeps up the form shown in the Naperville game, he could certainly join the eleven.

Chengs Tribune Sundar University of

Will Speak at the UOA Auditorium Tomorrow Evening

Mazar O. Smith will address the audience at the University of something tomorrow evening in the UOA auditorium. He arrived this morning with Hanley of Peoria. The first lecture will be at the Barracks on Second Avenue. On Wednesday a brass band concert will follow.

Mazar O. Smith Hanley Peoria Second Avenue Emimg al Brass Band

Republicans To Meet In Davenport Ward Meeting

Republican delegates from Exith ward Davenport plan a Thursday evening gathering at the Republican headquarters in the BieCellongh building. The elevator will stay closed until after the meeting ends at 8 o'clock.

Davenport BieCellongh

Hanley Visits Rock Island 7 A Hasty Agent for the Rock Island

Hanley traveled to Rock Island 7 to meet A Hasty the former Inca agent for the Rock Island now serving as general live stock agent for the entire system. The visit occurred yesterday during a pen ness session.

Hanley Rock Island A. Hasty Inca Penness

Methodist Church assigns districts in Rock Island area

The Central Weliness conference of the Methodist church issued assignments for the Rock Island district listing presiding elder W T L Wiley and several ministers and churches including Moline First and Second churches. Wiley moves from the Normal district. A promotional note offers copper cooking utensils worth 750 with each Majestic Range sold at Drake Furnishers & Carpet Co.

Wliness The Methodist Church Rock Island W T L Wiley Aleda G. C. Shaffer Bradford Cullom Cambridge W. H. Witter Golva F. W. Merrell Geneven I. C. Anderson Kewancer&, Smith, Mian A. E. Joder Moline Crumbaker Audrewartha C. F. Crane Drake Furnivare & Gurpet Co

Building Permits Issued In Board Of Public Woods

The Board of Public Works in Davenport issued several permits today. H I Schroder holds a permit for a four smoke house on Third and Pine, cost $100. Northgints obtains a permit for a 10 story double house at 721 Belle Avenue, cost $1,000. Max Hohni secured a permit to build two one story frame buildings on Mitchell Street, cost $200.

Bulding Board of Public Works Davenport H. I. Schroder Pine Street Belle Avenue Max Hohni Mitchell Street

Chicago men blamed for habits in football slump

Chicago football woes blamed on indiscipline and late hours as several candidates flout training rules. Maxwell plans Swarthmore move after claiming scapegoat status. Doone of Hillsdale shifts to practice with the squad amid tension. Indiana game looms with Stagg-era liberties under fire.

Wade University of Chicago University of Indians Sardur Maxwell East Wheele Swarthmore College Bobby Gudcy Siair Dan’ Doone Hilsdale College Wee Ho Lawrence

Ladies of Sewing Circle to stage Feast in the Wilderness

The Ladies' Sewing Circle of Third Baptist Church Davenport will present an entertainment titled Feast in the Wilderness on Tuesday evening October 4 at 7:30 p.m. The church interior will match the theme and supper will be served. President Applewhite and secretary L. Smith invite friends from the tri-cities.

Third Baptist Third Baptist Church Davenport Yuesday Averting Friends of Ne Church Tri-Cites Cordutly le Apple White Mre L. Smothers

Judgment filed in district court over promissory note

A judgment entered in Davenport district court on a promissory note for $75.70 involving the German Press and Plate Cod ye to Poddivon. The case names the defendant as publisher of the Le Claire Advance in Le Claire and a paper at Princeton and another at Camanche.

German Press & Plate Poddivon Instedt Cour Davenport Justice Hall le Claire Advance Princeton Camanche

Illustrated lecture on Life of Mayo Larher in Rock Island

An illustrated talk at Browway hirel on Mayo Larher was interrupted by a storm and cut short. It will be resumed at 7 20 this evening with no admission fee. Also services at South Park chapel begin at 7 30 this evening.

Mayo Larher Browway Hirel South Park Chapel

Mechanics Liens Filed Against O Nielson and Others

A plaintiff filed multiple mechanics liens against O H Nielson and associates including Adolph Allaert and Frani J Stahmer totaling $8572 for one lien and $40 for another. Additional liens were issued for $27 32 against Stahmer and Nielson. An action for petit amount was started against G H Nielson for 146 45 on a note dated January 10 18 M.

Gun. Kuelcke O. H Nielson Adolph Allaert O H. Nielson Frani J. Stahmer H. Nielson H. H Egr G. H

Turner Hall Contract Put Up For Bid Next Wednesday

Bids from seven contractors and seven plumbers were opened for the Northwest Davenport Turner Hall. The contract will be let next Wednesday night when the Turner society board meets at Clausen and Chaasen’s office.

Northwest Davenport Clausen Chaasen Seekers of the Turner Society

Rev Linberg to Preach at Swedish Lutheran Church

The Rev Emil Lingverg will occupy the pulpit after next Sunday pending the departure of Rev Johnson from St Paul. Rev CG A Hemberg has been the interim pastor but cannot remain beyond next week as his duties in Lodsborg Tas demand his presence there.

Emil Lingverg Johnson St. Paul CG. A. Hemberg Lodsborg Tas

Makes Serious Charges Against Her Husband

Elizabeth Howell files for divorce from Edward E. Howell citing adultery and inhuman treatment. Alfred Parsons represents the plaintiff. Attend the Fall Millinery Opening at Petersen's on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 28 and 29.

Elzabeth Howell Edward E. Howell Alfred Parsons

Ambulance Takes Student After Fainting Incident

Yesterday morning Miss Eleanor My stoger fainted during duties and was carried by ambulance to her grandmother Mrs. Anna Butrell on Thirteenth street. The article also notes a Rochester W C T U convention resolution urging Roosevelt to exclude intoxicating beverages from the Panama Canal strip US control.

Roeck Island Eleanor Mystoger Anna Butrell Thirteenth Street Canal Strip Rochester Mann Roosevelt Panama Canal Strip United States

Graduating Exercises of St Luke's Hospital Nurses

The St Luke's hospital training school for nurses holds its graduation Thursday evening September 29 at Library Hall Davenport. Six graduates complete the three year course and will receive diplomas. The event includes an invocation by Rev C A Moore and a reception with a dancing party.

St Luke's Hospital Library Hall Davenport Frieda Johanna Diesel Fanny Allen Smith Mary Clementine Speer Cora Edun Hicks Anna Catharine Mindis Louise Harding Gansworth C. A. Moore Edwards Congregational Church W. Lb. Allen Medical Board T. N. Morrison W. H. Wilson

Fall millinery opening at OTTESEN Indies Hat Store

The Indies Hat Store at Second Street Ottesen announces a fall millinery opening on Wednesday and Thursday September 28 and 29. The event promotes new hat styles and bargains for the season with extended hours and special displays.

the Indies Ottesen Bay

British torpedo destroyer sinks off Cape Papas

London reports a British torpedo destroyer sank off Cape Papas during speed trials. A broken propeller blade struck the hull, sending the vessel to the bottom, with most of the crew injured.

Cape London Cape Papas

Parker Arrives in New York For Stay in City

Judge Parker arrived in New York from Esopus at 8 30 this morning and was driven to Holtsale where he will stay during his city visit. In local ads Drake Furniture & Carpet Co promotes the Great Majestic Range baking in three minutes all week.

Fo Seamen Draka, Furniture & Carpet Cp New York Drake Furniture & Carpet Co

Davenport Women’s Federation Delegates Meet

A committee of four delegates from Davenport clubs of the Women’s Federation will meet Thursday at the Outing Club to prepare for the Second District convention in Davenport on November 2 and 3. The event will likely be held at the Gungeld hall, with entertainment for guests and a confirmed venue. The committee includes Mrs G W French and other club representatives. Notice: a $25 reward is offered for anyone mutilating or defacing advertisements on waste paper boxes in the city.

Davenpore Loa Federation of Wonen's Davenport Dirs G. We French G. W. French C. A F.C. Boynton ES. Hammett Clionian Lub Marut Pords Peck DT. N. Tbbisoe Muale Cty W. C. Mullen

Mrs Hugh Barr Hosts Farewell Dinner for Miss Wilma Petersen

Mrs Hugh Barr hosted a dinner party for Miss Wilma Petersen who departs for Boston to begin studies at Mrs Delafeld's school. Fifteen guests attended with mandolin and guitar music by Bert McCullough and Harry Vincent. attendees included Dr and Mrs E W Middleton, Mr and Mrs Walter Petersen, and several Petersen sisters among others.

Hugh Barr Wilma Petersen Ismorrow Boston Ew, Middleton Walter Petersen Messrs Hd Petersen James Preston Bert McCullough Harry Vincent Hugh Garr

Petit Jury Excused Until Monday Morning

Tudga House excused the petit jury of Scott county until 9 a m next Monday.

Tudga House Petit Jury Scott County

Rogers Gets Judgment in Civil Suit

Judgment rendered for O. C. G. Rogers against John Forth for 172.50 with costs of 6.50. The ruling was issued today in the civil case.

O. CG. Rogers John Forth

Equal Suffrage Convention Set in Sheldon this Fall

Iowa Equal Suffrage association to hold its thirty third annual convention in Sheldon on October 28 27 and 28 Des Moines Sept 27 President Berry J Coggeshall issues message urging readjustment of representation to align with taxation and democracy noting disfranchised half of population and church members and criminals.

Des Moines Bary J. Coggeshall Iowa Equal Suffrage Association Sheldon Ind

Schwab bids in shipyard trust plans revealed

San Francisco reports Charles M. Schwab announced he bought Union Iron Works for 1.7 million to form a new shipbuilding trust where he claims 70 percent ownership. He disclosed the entity holds 15 million preferred and 15,606,000 common shares, with most shipbuilding assets formerly owned by the old firm.

San Francisco Cal Chas. M. Schwab Union Iron Works New Shipbuilding Trust Harlan & Hol‘Trnggworth Company Wilmington

Convention delegates include local officers and fraternal guests

Local president and state superintendents of departments are members of the convention and are entitled to all delegate privileges. Fraternal delegates from other organizations will be welcomed. Mary J. Coggeshall, resident. Bertha A. Wilcox, Recording Secretary.

Mary J. Coggeshall Bertha A. Wilcox

Is Killed For Taking Nuts In Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Sept 27 John Grevendoeb 17 was shot and killed Monday night by Henry Walcott who is under arrest Grevendoeb with other boys was near Walcott s vineyard searching for beechnuts when Walcott ordered them away Walcott pursued them and allegedly pushed one down an embankment Cont Telephon 1385 Coal CLACSSEN.

Grand Rapids, Mich John Grevendoeb Henry Walcott Grevendoeb Walcott

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