25 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
1
In August New York reports the Americ a's cup race where Reliance edges Shamrock 111 by a very small margin in a two race series. The wind shifts and hazy conditions split the field with Reliance leading early, Shamrock closing gaps, and both yachts contending vigorously as the first mark and second mark positions shift amid fog and wind.
Reliance leads Shamrock by 1 minute 33 seconds in the unofficial Thirteenth event. Official first-mark times show Reliance at 12 21 00 and Shamrock 12 23 20, with second marks at 1 15 for Reliance and 1 21 for Shamrock.
In Albion the court failed to reach a verdict for George R Parish Sr and Jr after two hours of deliberation with five jurors favoring acquittal. Prosecution claims the Parishes doped a horse traded to George Fulton causing illness. Another man, Peter Thompson, received suspended sentence after being found drunk with May Ward.
A period ad promising relief from dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. Claims the pills are gentle yet thorough and end illness. Appeals to pain and relief with a five cent price and guaranteed satisfaction from E J Shepherd Co and Hart Shaw druggists.
Rev Dr Charles O Reilly was found unconscious in the artificial lake at Oakwood Cemetery entrance on Lucust street after apparently leaning over a bridge railing. Clergy and local residents aided his revival. Dr A M Stephenson and Mrs Wilbee treated him, and he regained consciousness. The exact sequence remains unclear but investigators suspect a dizzy spell caused a fall from the four and a half foot railing.
Yesterday's issue cites official government readings with temperatures from 80 degrees at 7 pm to 74 this morning and a high around 82 yesterday. Forecasts predict a cooler Wednesday with showers in Upper Michigan and a fair cooler trend in Upper Michigan and Michigan regions with shifting winds from south to northwest.
The subject remains in a weakened condition after a severe streetcar accident in Detroit. Doctors, with many friends in Avrian, congratulate him on escaping death and express hope for full recovery.
Vienna reports 120 dead in Budapest blaze at a lower floor dry goods store, with 40 to 50 more killed by jumping from windows. A separate Aug 28 fire at a four story building, housing a fancy goods firm and residences, left 9 dead on the scene and 16 injured, with 200 workers trapped. insurance covers most damages estimated at 4,000,000 kronen. Rural delivery routes announced for Oct 1 and wage strike among Mina Trac tion Co. workers in Battle Creek.
In Ann Arbor Aug 25 report on Lima township death of William Benz near Dexter, coroner and surgeons dispute suicide theory. Post mortem finds more severe injuries, base skull fracture, facial contusions, and a severed nose artery. Bloody sink evidence questioned. two Manchester suspects under watch as authorities seek killer or killers.
Detroit police say Emil Waltz alias Charles Price is tied to the Alphonse Wilmes murder and offer 1000 reward for his capture. A prior suspect Edwards is released as Waltz, seen near the crime scene at 5 p.m., remains at large with accusations including a past assault on a child.
A Marion Snn man, A Norton, announces two groceries and an eating house in St Joseph Michigan to be run “as Jesus would on earth.” Meals for 10 cents, free meals for the poor, and strict ethics. No intoxicants or steel ingredients. employees must avoid drugs. daily salary $2.50 plus prefigured expenses. goods sold at cost after daily expenses covered.
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