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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
2
A weekly digest of Industrial Field notes Personal news and political items from home and abroad. Highlights include notable business updates social developments and international happenings shaping markets and public life.
The world congress in session focuses on Cuba and Panama. A Cuban bill vote is set for December 16, delaying actions until the regular session. The House is not in session and will not adjourn the extra session without Senate action on the Cuban bill.
A wide set of items shows indictments for enslaving people in Savannah, a Danville fire killing 26 horses, a fatal pistol duel in Edmonton, wage cuts in New England mills, and further unrest in Chicago rail talks. Also noted are AFL leadership, a criminal electrocution, and various political and social updates across the United States.
The Great Chicago street car strike was settled as strikers at a mass meeting voted to accept the agreement and return to work at once. Thanksgiving day is observed nationwide with various ceremonies across the country.
Reports describe Gen Leonard Wood leading a five day battle against Moros with 300 killed or wounded. Hawaii inaugurates Gov Carter. A flood in India destroys Vanirambadi with 200 drowned. Royal elopement rumors involve Princess Alice. Cartagena decrees stop steamers to Colon. Germany to recognize Panama republic. Japanese naval moves near Port Arthur. Victoria ship stranded in Norway with 18 drowned. San Domingo surrenders to revolutionists. Wes Gil seeks safety on a German ship. China warns war on Russians in Manchuria. San Domingo capitulation signed. Colombia vows army buildup to 100,000. Reyes seeks Washington mission no success feared.
Desperadoes Harvey Van Dine Peter Niedermeier and Emil Roeski attacked in Chicago last week killing a brakeman and wounding two officers after a prolonged gun battle. They were captured near Tolleston Indiana following a 50 officer pursuit and a raid on a dugout near Miller's Station.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with testimonials and a free sample offer. The prose lists numerous ailments attributed to kidney trouble and claims hospitals and doctors support the product, alongside a legal notice about carbarn killings and indictments in Chicago.
A dawn blaze in Hill City, Kansas destroyed much of the town's south side and caused losses believed to exceed 100000 dollars. Insurance coverage is about one third.
A New Jersey clergyman hired a man as coachman and gardener. He told him to apply horse liniment to a lame horse per bottle directions. The man used a spike to rub the liniment on the horse, claiming the label said to apply it with a large nail or toothbrush.
The Butler case in Friarspoint Mississippi centers on J G L Butler claiming his son suffered spinal disease treated by a doctor for two months with worsening results. Butler credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for eight boxes taken, leading to a complete recovery and lasting health. The Philadelphia Press notes a separate elopement scene with a train departure and a check from a father.
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