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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1903

Page

12

Literary Notes and Magazine Highlights in July Issues

A survey of current literary offerings from The Spenders dramatized for the stage by Edward Rose and produced in New York, The Only World's Work magazine notes, and features on The Codfishers of Newfoundland and Building American Bridges in Mid Africa. Reviews and brief notices cover Century John Wesley studies, Ruggles First Case, Harpers Magazine stories, Van Cortlandt house, Lions of the Lord, and Everybody's Magazine July features Fly ing Down a Fifty-Mile Flame and Kindergarten of the Streets with illustrations.

Wilson Lothrop Publishing Company Boston Edward Rose William A. Crane Savoy Theatre New York Norman Duncan Newfoundland A. B. Lueder Mid-Africa Mr. Chamberlain Canada United States Entor Atlantic Jack London North Mary’ Austin Mabel Clare Craft John Muir Sargent Silva Bradford Torrey Ginn & Company William Eulery Channing Edwin J Mead Europe America Great Britain Nicholas Parmales McFadden Susanna Wesley Oxford C. T. Winchester John Wesley Chauncey- Thomas McClure Ruggles Denver Rngles Gage Soress Godluff N. Harben Harper’s ‘Magazine van Cortlandt New York City Society of Colonial Dames of Republic Alice M Kellogt Harry Leon ‘Wilson Salt Lake City Joel Raa Mountain Meadows Brigham, Young Ne. Lothrop Publishing Company Everybody's Magazine Riley Millard W. J. Street Palmerston York Chanceries

Payne to resign from Postmaster Generalship

Personal friends of Postmaster General Payne report he intends to resign from the post once Congress convenes. Health issues drive the move and he plans a trip to Boston by water next week with a return possibly by August, though no resignation has yet been submitted to the President.

Washington Payne Postofica Congress Catskills Boston Roosevelt

RESULTS OF FRIDAY'S GAMES IN MULTIPLE LEAGUES

Scores are listed for the American League National League American Association Western League Central League Three Eye League and Two Are Killed in a railroad wreck near Lows Missouri Two passengers were killed and three seriously injured in a Terminal railroad collision between Granite City and Madison Illinois, naming Arma J Jerskamp of St Louis and Pred Winter of Granite City as the dead.

Baleng Boston Beer Tydg Setlogton Xeveland Adelphia New York St. Louis National le Chicago Philadelphi Cincinnati American Association Minneapolis Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Kansas City St. Paul Omaha Colorado Springs Peoria Denver Des Maines St. Joseph Fort Wayne South Bend Evansville Terreilante Grand Rapids Marion Davenport Decatur Rockford Bloomington Springfield Cedar Rapida Lows Granite City Madison Ill Arma J Jerskamp

Witness from Jackson surfaces in Lexington feud case

Captain B J Wen, principal witness against Curtis Jett, traveled from Jackson where he had hidden by day and ventured out at night. About $2,000 has been turned over to him as part of the Fund for Feud proceedings in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 13.

Fund For Feud Lexington B. J. Wen Jackson Curtis Jett Abyssinia Menslek Scandinavia Menelek Menelet Ming SBER Paxton CO Boston Maan Columbus Ave

Commission moves to ban opium in the Philippines

Manila July 13 The Philippine commission introduced a substitute opium bill prohibiting sale or use of opium except on a physician certificate.

Manila Philippine Commission Philippines

Divorce totals soar in Silver Bow County year end

Busy divorce mill Butte Montana reports 142 divorces granted in Silver Bow county for the fiscal year ended June 30, surpassing Sioux Falls South Dakota. The figure underscores high remarriage and dissolution activity in the region during the period.

Butte Mont Silver Row County Sioux Falls

Reduce Big Gun to Junk in New London

July 18 in New London Conn the big dynamite gun at Fort Wright, Fishers Island, condemned recently, was blown to pieces by metal dealers who bought it for scrap.

Junk New London Conn Ort Wright Fishers Island Meta

Poisoned Ice Cream Incident at Petersburg Reunion

Twenty two people were poisoned after eating ice cream at a family reunion held at the home of James Reynold in Monroe township Petersburg Indiana on July 18. Authorities investigated the poisoning incident and reviewed the event details and attendees.

Petersburg Ind James Reynold Monroe Township

Ex-Speaker Charles Kelley Hospitalized Post Operation

Charles Kelley former speaker of the house of delegates lies at St John’s Hospital in St. Louis recovering from the effects of a surgical operation performed recently.

St. Louis Charles Kelley House of Delegates St. John’s Hospital

Mrs Blaine in rapid decline as end may come

Augusta Maine July 18 Mrs James G Blaine's physician reports that she was rapidly failing though it is possible to predict when the end would come.

Mrs. Blaine Augusta James G. Blaine

Baseball Player Killed in Morgantown Accident

Thomas Pastorius, a well known baseball player, was thrown from a buggy during a ride in Morgantown West Virginia on July 13 and was instantly killed.

Morgantown W. Va Thomas Pastorius

Prayer for the Pope at Universalist youth gathering

Delegates from Maine to California attend the Universalist Young People's union meeting in Akron on July 13. Prayer was offered for the pope, reflecting a moment of interfaith or ecumenical gesture within the gathering.

Akron Maine California Universalist Young People’s Union

Murder of Greensburg Constable by Arrest Target

Prisoner Klils Constable in Greensburg Pa reports Constable H F Bierer was murdered by Charles Kruger whom Bierer was attempting to arrest. Kruger fled after the confrontation and authorities launched a manhunt in July. Local officials urged witnesses to come forward as investigation continues.

Klils Greensburg H. F. Bierer Charles Kruger Bierer

Eleven Prisoners Escape Williamsburg Jail in Kentucky

Telegraphis brevities report eleven prisoners escaped from Williamsburg Kentucky jail by prying out the grate of the floor. Five charged with murder others with serious offenses. Six refused to leave. Prof RE P Chapin of Muskegon Michigan chosen principal of the Layist ville Kentucky manual training school to succeed Prof H G Brownell who resigned.

Williamsburg RE. P. Chapin Muskegon, Mich Manual Training School Layistville H. G. Brownell

Kishenev massacre leader dies and mass arrests follow

Reports from Frankfurt and Washington outline a Russian inquiry into the Kishenev killings. A Kishenev leader dies by his own hand amid new arrests and remands. Eight hundred arrests and three hundred fifty remanded for trial mark a sweeping crackdown as cases progress to appeals and manslaughter indictments. Trials shift to Tiraspol in September with venue changes and ongoing investigations.

Berlin Jay Frankfurter Zeitung Bucharest Honmanta Kisheney von Raaben Kishenau Washington Prom United States Kishenev Court of Appeals Tiraspol

Ordered Troops Away After Talk With Gov Durbin

After a telephone talk with Governor Durbin Brigadier General McKee ordered 21 troops withdrawn from Evansville. Terre Haute and Evansville companies left for home, Vincennes guards remain at jail and courthouse. Police department armed with rifles will run the city. Seven funerals held. two more wounded in critical condition, potentially raising fatalities to twelve. Grand jury to hear Monday night shooting testimony from prominent citizens.

McKee Durbin Evansville Tad Terre Haute Fury Vincennes Court House Friends of Adam Browski John Bee

Drive Black People From Town Rises In Sour Lake

A Southern Pacific brake man Thompson was killed by a Black person at Nome Junction. Townspeople posted notices warning Black residents, leading to mass departures and a mob raid of two Black camps by about 600 men. About 100 rounds were fired. a Mexican in the construction crew was fatally beaten. Hotels and restaurants were told to fire Black workers.

Southern Pacific Sour Jake Tex Thompson Nome Junction Sour Lake

Tales From The Stacks Of A Busy Era

A collection of humorous and moral tales recounting a small boyhood moment with District Attorney Jerome, a Philadelphia banker’s hen hatch story, and a Swedish missionary tale set before King Mennelik. The sketches mix wit and travel, hinting at cultural tensions and cross culture misunderstandings.

Grover Credits Kidney Pill Cure From Dodd’s Pills

A Frederika resident recounts a kidney trouble story and says Dodd’s Kidney Pills cured his urinary issues. He reports eight pounds gained in two months, no nighttime urination, and swelling reduction after using about ten boxes. The note urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.

Frederika Grover Dodd Mr. Grover

Peruna hailed by women as cure for female troubles

An Indianapolis reader cites Peruna as a blessing for female ailments and catarrh, claiming rapid improvement after two to seven bottles. The ad-like piece urges others with female disease to seek Hartman’s advice, listing notable supporters and promising gratis guidance.

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