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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

8

Rome honors W Fowler as monsignor at pope's request

In Rome on August 15 the pope, recovered, granted the request to name Walter Edward Fowler late pastor of St. Joseph's Sioux City Iowa as a domestic prelate with the title monsignor. Cardinal Satolli proposed the appointment after meeting with the pope the same day. The Vatican plans include Cardinal Satolli assisting at J J Harty's consecration as archbishop of Stanford.

Rome Vatican Gardens Cardinal i Satoli Cardinal Iumpollii Vincenva ‘Vannutelli Gordinnt Sutelli Walher Edward W.W. Fowler St. Joseph's Parish Sioux City J. c. Harty Cates Cardinal Gibtans J. J. Barty Stanfla Cardinal Setolli Francia St. Anthony Peru Uruguay Argentina

Strikers In Irons Over Mashed Potatoes on Steamer

Chicago dispatch reports six Marine Firemen’s Union members jailed in South Haven after mutiny on the Bastland. Firemen refused to work over mashed potatoes. ringleaders Glenn Watson and William Watson were bound and held aboard until the vessel reached port. Union officials vow further action and a strike against the Bastland.

Chicago South Tven Mich Magine Firemen's Union Bastland Wort Lake Michigan Glenn Watson William Watson South Haven Gall Perne Covle Marine Firemen Funinn

Vesuvius Rumbles as Lava Flows Toward Ottajano

Aug 1 Vesuvius erupts with heavy blasts and continuous detonations after a recent earthquake. Two lava streams issue from a new base opening, one advancing toward Ottajano, while the surrounding district shakes with frequent tremors. Despite panic, experts say a serious disaster is not imminent.

Secretary Root Likely Reinstates Army Canteen

Washington August 16 Secretary Root is poised to recommend restoring the army canteen in his annual report after tests showed dissatisfaction with its abolition. Officers and War Department officials say closing the canteen led to saloons near posts and increased drunkenness and desertions, with confidential war reports citing bad results.

Root Washington Root Thas War Department Army

Pope Leo Sees Austrian Ambassador and Apartment Open

The Vatican reports the pope is well after a long drive and walk in the garden, and this morning Monsignor Cagiano with Cardinias Rampolla and Mocea opened Leo XIII’s apartments, breaking seals from the pontiff’s death. They reportedly found valuables and money amounting to several millions of francs.

Leo Rome Vatican

Grain Trade And Grops Largest Western Hog Crop Hinted

Grain trade reports suggest hog crops may be the largest ever in western states with strong corn belt activity. Prospects for corn vary by region, winter wheat remains limited in market, and spring wheat yields look uncertain though overall grain output may be below last year. Moisture levels vary widely, with some areas overwatered and others dry, impacting yields and harvest timing across Minnesota, North Dakota, and the western states.

Great Central Bueteau Minnesota

Range Cattle Raisers To Exhibit At St Louis Expo

A petition asks the chief of the department of live stock of the St Louis exposition to rescind the vote against exhibiting range cattle. A committee of nineteen, with five to travel, will go to St Louis to press for the change and will begin preparations next week.

St. Louis Exposition Denver South Dakota Tera Wyantung Utah Nevirla New Mex Calos Rado Nebraska Thta City St. Louis

Fatal Street Fair Triggered Husband Suicide

Ed ward Kolschenska a Decatur saloonkeeper shot himself after a quarrel with his wife who had left for a street fair in Taylorville. He died from the self inflicted gunshot, ending a troubled morning.

Springfield Taylorville Edward Kolschenska Decatur

Markets across Midwest and Chicago hog cattle prices

Listings from Sioux City and Chicago markets show hogs at 5.28 to 4.70 per cwt, cattle varying with fat cows at 2.50 to 4.20, stockers and feeders 2.00 to 5.70, and sheep steady around 4.00 to 6.15. Omaha and Kansas City markets quote native and western steers 2.50 to 5.55, calves 2.60 to 5.50, and lambs around 3.00 to 6.80 with mixed quality notes.

Sioux City Uid Chicago Des Weber South Omaha Omaha Comwaar Stockers Jobs Kansas City Aia Rune Weathers

Grain Markets And Provisions Report From Chicago

Chicago Aug 14 cash quotations show flour steady oats at No 2 white 38 to 39 cents, rye at about 60 cents, barley 4 to 6 cents. provisions quoted for park lard at 13. knuckles and ribs around 5.75, butter firm, eggs 15 cents, cheese steady around 10 cents. Minneapolis August 15 wheat prices for September and December futures are noted with hard wheat near 94 cents basis, reflecting market activity and expectations for the harvest.

Chicago Sic Plax Northwestern Mesa Park Lee

Root Determined to Leave Cabine Before Europe Voyage

Washington Aug 13 Secretary Root plans to resign before sailing to London for the Alaska commission to allow Roosevelt to appoint a replacement if needed during his absence It is unlikely the resignation will be accepted before Congress meets and possible successors are discussed The move aligns with Roots wish to exit public life and return to his New York law practice with the general staff reorganization now underway and Spain Cuba questions largely settled during his term

Washington Troot London Alaskan Commission Roosevelt Presiderta Wes Root Congress Hoyt Stoot Wil Matt Lout War Department New York Spain Cuba Durin General Staff

Startling Charges at Georgia Prison Warden Case

Millidgeville, Ga August 14 In a prison commission probe Warden Allagood is accused by Miss Mamie Deeks of whipping her last June after she rejected his indecent proposals. Deeks testifies the punishment caused weeks of pain and forced field labor. The defense claims the charges are false and that she became unmanageable, insisting the whipping was mild and proper.

Millidgeville, Ga Prison Commission Allagood Mamie Decks Deer Fier Allagond de Elares

Auto Fatality In Erie Canal Near Fort Plain

Henry F. Spalding a 46 year old automobilist from West Orange New Jersey died four miles east of Fort Plain after his car swerved on a muddy tow path of the Erie Canal and plunged into the water. Helpers failed to reach him in time, the body was recovered tangled in the rope thrown to him and the car was recovered with brakes set.

Fort Plain N. J Henry F. Spalding West Orange Jie Eile Canal Fueman Spalding

New York Market Holds Up As Investors Return

A clearer, steadier mood lifted Wall Street with irregular openings yet a steady underlying tone. Moderate buying supported prices, Europe remained a fresh investment buyer, and overall trading was light amid cautious optimism.

New York Aug Wall Street Europe

Parry Scores Unions in Union Labor Critique Speech

Mab of Organized Labor deemed dangerous in Aug 15 address at Chautauqua by M. Parry president of the National Association of Manufacturers. He denounced organized labor as mob rule using coercion, urged discrimination against union influence and warned of strikes, idle work forces, and threats to industrial liberty. He cited costs of labor unrest and urged workers to reject agitators and support lawful order.

Chautauqua M. Parry National Association of Manufacturers America Glabor Organized Labor Incehorracy

Gompers On Parryism and Labor Unity Debate

Washington Aug 15 The International Typographical Union heard Frederick Driscoll and others discuss strikes in Washington state. Samuel Gompers defended union power, praised employer organization for conciliation, and branded Parryism as a taunting challenge. The convention amended by laws to allow publisher representatives input on laws affecting their interests.

American Federation Indianapolis Washington International Typographical Union Today Frederick, Driscoll The Publishers Association Martin P. Miggins International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union Collis &. Lovelace Scot and Shoe Workers’ Union William D. Prescott Typographical Union Samuel Gompers Gompers Eam Herr Most Newspaper Publishers’ Association Unital Typothetae

New Mexico Floods Hit Silver City After Heavy Rains

Silver City New Mexico faced severe floods as two days of heavy rain swelled a seven foot wall of water through homes and stores. Dozens of families were left homeless with damages expected near 100000 dollars. In nearby Kansas and Missouri a massive rainstorm caused river rises, washed tracks, and damaged bridges overnight.

Silver City N. M Kansas Missouri Kansas City

Sanitarium proposal for Council Bluffs vetoed

The grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias voted 314 to 162 against establishing a sanitarium and Pythian home at Council Bluffs. The extra tax of about one dollar per member was seen as a burden and questions were raised about constitutional authority. A vote on electing grand lodge officers by subordinate lodges was expected but unlikely to pass.

K. P Council Bluffs Grand Lodge K. of P

Jett and White Murder Case Goes to Jury

In Cynthiana Kentucky on August 15 the murder case of Jett and White for lawyer Marcum's killing was sent to a jury this morning as twelve men were chosen to decide the fate.

Jett White Cynthiana Marcum

Noted Specialist Dr W S Playfair Dies in Scotland

London Aug 13 Dr W S Playfair renowned for obstetric medicine and women's diseases died today at St Andrews Scotland. He was a leading figure in his field.

London W. S. Playfair St. Andrews Scotland

Corn and grain crop prospects show higher August 1 readings

Washington reports the August 1 condition of crops across states. Corn stands at 78.7 versus 79.4 last year, with several states listing gains or declines. Spring wheat at 77.1, oats at 79.5, and barley, rye, and flax also show varied but steady conditions. Preliminary hay and timothy hay indicate strong yields and a near full clover crop.

Washington Wwaresay of Statiotics Department of Agriculture Indiana Kentucky Ohio Bouthlalkata Pennsylvania Lyon Blatea Avera Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska New York Au- Bae Timothy Hay

London and Wife Differ Over Love Ideas Split

San Francisco reports author Jack London, famed for his radical views on love, has separated from his wife who rejects his theory that one woman holds primary claim to a husband. London’s writings, including The Call of the Wild, have drawn wide attention. he recently won Cosmopolitan’s cooperation article prize.

San Francisco Jack London London Saturday Evening Post Cosmopolitan

Hurricane Warning For South Atlantic Coast

Weather Bureau warns of dangerous storms in the Gulf South Atlantic and Cuban waters over the next forty eight hours as a hurricane from the East Barbadoes Augusta recedes toward Cuba and may recurve northward near the Florida peninsula. Vessel interests urged to take precautions amid approaching tropical storm activity.

Weather Bureau Washington Associated Press Barbadoes Augusta Cuba Carribean Sea Florida Peninsula Gulf South Atlantic Cuban

Roosevelt Aims for Early Congress on Cuban Pact and Finance

Oyster Bay Aug 15 President Roosevelt held a late night talk with the Senate Finance subcommittee about upcoming Congress. No final shape for legislation was decided, but the goal is to push Cuban reciprocity into law and press financial measures when Congress reconvenes.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Senate Finance Committee Congress Congression Senate House Sunnes Aldrich Intarns Warwick Fida Ove Denia- Peratis Assoch

Land Bill Passes Lords Without Change

The House of Lords approves the Irish Land Bill in its Commons form and expects royal assent soon. The measure allows government credit to buy Irish lands at appraised values and lease to tenants, aiming to end absentee landlordism and curb large estates. Opposition remains but passage is anticipated, with historical notes on Gladstone’s earlier concessions and royal resistance. London reports also highlight India's budget showing surpluses and food security optimism for the year.

House of Lords House of Commons Iritam Mr. Gladstone Ireland Glaustyne Commons Gladstone London Tha Wul India George Hamilton Iead

Servian Ministers Quit Over Royal Murder Dispute

Vienna reports the entire Servian ministry has resigned due to differences in personal relations between an army officer involved in the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga and others who did not participate.

Vienna Servien Alexander Draga

Rebels win victory in Kwang Tung province

Chinese imperial troops are defeated by rebels of Hwei Choulu in southern Kwang Tung. Imperial reinforcements of 3,000 German drilled troops arrive at Canton. In Istanbul, Tuza Pasha is dismissed as vali of Monastir and exiled to Dapoli, signaling cabinet turmoil.

Kwang Tung Hong Kong Hwei Choulu Canton Turkey Constantinople Alll Tuza Pasha Vali Monastir Dapoli

Massacre Report in Turkish Village Near Monastir

A Bulgarian insurgent assault leaves Kenati village nearly empty with only twenty survivors. Krushevo and Reka districts endure heavy bombardment as four thousand troops press the insurgents, amid severe suffering in the Krushevo area.

Salonica Kenati Monastir Krushevo I Krushevo Reka

Reading Takes a Jump in a Broad Stock Rally

New York August 15 stock market opened with broad gains as Reading common surged nearly five points in the first hour amid widespread buying. More than 100 000 shares changed hands by 11 80, with rumors circulating to explain the rise though no decisive factor was cited.

New York

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