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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
1
Rome July 1. The usual crowd at St. Peter's watched the papal apartments open to the faithful as reports leak from the sick room. Doctors say the pope took nourishment during the night and no major decline is noted, though the condition remains critical.
Rome July 1 reports state the pope remained restless despite rests and a recent operation. Doctors note no clear regathering of serum. further operation possible. Public anxiety grows as crowds gather at St Peter's and cardinals await news from the Vatican.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions awakening, restless peis and a dose of chloral administered, but details and context are missing.
The pope has just woken up refreshed from a long sleep that lasted over six hours.
A hospital note reports a patient named Durtog ot das his holiness showing hours of wrest without saferiog. This morning after the operation his pulse rate was 2 and his temperature Mi. The hidiness continge ta nction alls deficient. His general state is stationary.
Home, July 10. The pope rose at 6 oclock and asked for fresh air in his room. Attendants opened windows for a time then closed them except the sick room. Rumors of his death spread but were denied. He prayed, ate a light breakfast, and later met his private secretary Mgr Angeli who noted his brightness of mind.
Rome July 19 Premier ZAanardeli had a long conference with the minister of justice about the right of veto some powers claim at the next conclave. Spain France and Austria seek the right of exclusion to block a candidate not approved by them. Italy cites the old right but may not exercise it. Portugal claims but has never been acknowledged. Austria tried at both the last conclave continued on page two.
President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt, aboard the naval yacht Sylph, traveled to West Park Ulster County for a visit with poet naturalist John Burroughs. The group walked two miles to the Burroughs cabin Slabsides and enjoyed a rustic dinner before proceeding toward Burroughs River Be, continuing by carriage to Sigamore Hill Oyster Bay.
The case of William Rhea, convicted of killing a saloon keeper in Reyder village, saw a delay then execution as the governor refused further reprieve. Supreme Court refused injunction. sheriff carried out the hanging in Lincoln after legal attempts and governor actions. Rhea, 18 at the time of the crime, had requests from his parents and lawyers from Idaho to intervene. The report notes Helena baseball franchise denial of sale to Ogden.
Ernest Rakowita, longtime surveyor in the county, was jailed on forgery charges after drawing checks while intoxicated. He allegedly wrote $20 in Long’s name and two $13 checks, cashing one and indorsing others before sobering. He confessed to the sheriff and awaits further action.
James Blaine's wife Mrs James G Blaine is reported rapidly failing at Augusta Maine. A physician commented the decline is advancing but the exact timing of the end remains unpredictable. A separate note records a man sustaining injuries after being struck by a bale near town.
Police linked Patrick and Joseph Rodgers to several saloon hold ups in Butte and nearby areas. A Colt revolver stolen from R. St. Charles was found, along with a wig and disguise items. Investigators also searched for Edward Burke and questioned the brothers about further crimes.
A flood on Clarke Fork swept a wagon and horses after a rainstorm. L. Webster and crew were rescued by a ranch foreman as the stream rose near Laurel. The report notes high water and ongoing danger to travelers downstream.
The Catholic Herald reports the Russian ambassador in London refused to receive a petition about the treatment of refugees in the United States. The embassy will forward it to Washington as requested, urging steps to suppress what it calls the growing evil. The petition cites alleged abuses and appeals to civil legislation and humanity.
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