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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
1
Pope shows increased signs of illness and is awakening with difficulty. Reports indicate a grave condition as medical staff fight to stabilize him with stimulants amid declining health.
The pope experienced a restless and agitated night waking at 4:20, then slipping into a heavy state shortly afterward. Doctors monitor his condition as officials report ongoing concerns regarding his health and energy levels.
Rome reports Dr. Lapponi revived the pope with stimulants and nourished him briefly, though breathing remains labored and fatigue pervasive. Nine cardinals visited as doctors disputed rumors of liver cancer and noted the pope’s pulse around 90, while officials in London arranged daily updates.
Report notes the pope woke from repeated dreams in sleep and showed signs of low mood with ideas that appeared somewhat fused, suggesting a troubling mental state during the period described.
The patient, described as restless with a high body heat, fell into a near coma before midnight. The text notes a feverish, unsettled condition and possible delirium as a sign of illness.
Official medical bulletin from Rome reports Pope Leo XIII in a semi comatose, gravely weak condition with rising danger. Doctors note extreme fatigue from yesterday's efforts and increased reliance on stimulants as his mind and body show marked decline.
The pope's condition worsened slightly with a sleepless night and agitated periods. Officials report a low mood and a brief hallucination of a shadow, though mental alertness remained generally clear. He asked about Dr. Rossini and urged his care of himself.
Nome July 12 Monsignor Connell head of the Catholic University at Washington arrives in Rome with Father Cornelius O Keefe of Highland Falls New York and William J Onahan of Chicago to present the university's condition to the pope. He plans a tour of Italy and will return to Rome later for further dealings with Cardinal StellI.
Rome reports a temporary mental confusion of the pope with a vision of a shadow near his bed. He was calmed by his valet Lapponi and Pio Centra. Later in Rome Polish Americans R B Mahany arrived seeking a papal audience to convey Polish wishes on ecclesiastical matters.
Milwaukee July 1 Justice Brewer declared lynching or burning a negro makes participants murderers. He said principals can be held by any court for murder, predicting a public reaction and possible legislative remedies against lynching crimes.
Wild scenes marked the second day of Dublin's municipal debate on presenting an address to King Edward. The hall emptied after Lord Mayor Mirrington clashed with nationalists, police cleared the chamber, and the motion was defeated 40 to 37.
An Eagles meeting at Bikes' ball discussed death benefits, raising the amount from 86u to 106 dollars. It was decided to hold future meetings in Ellis' hall on the second and fourth Mondays each month, with the Hike lodge meeting on alternate Monday nights.
Special Dispatch reports rumors that three Deer Lodge penitentiary escapees are roaming the Swan Lake area and possibly heading toward Kalispell. Authorities watch the valley closely and suspect the men aim to reach railroad construction camps to blend in as laborers, with a likely arrest within days.
New York July 1 some 20000 skilled mechanics in the Dutchine trades returned to work under the modified plans of the Employers association. The number will rise to 25000 by Wednesday as unions with that membership voted to accept the terms of the employers. Walking delegates are to be abolished and disputes referred to a joint board of arbitration. A large number of laborers also resumed work and material supply firms reopened. Philadelphia July 13 a laborer died at his son in law's home in Atlanta. A division general was breveted for service in the Union Army. Montgomery July 13 a jury in the case against Fletcher Turner involving the alleged espionage of a negro failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. the case against Turner awaits August.
United States Minister Wilson reports from Santiago de Chile that the plague has reached nearly all Chilean ports. He notes postal service disorganization and that no American mail has arrived in Santiago for nine weeks.
An explosion at the Laffin powder mills near Moosic, Pennsylvania, killed John Day and two sons Alfred and Alexander Laffin and fatally burned Thomas Mayer and Josiah Pierce. Seven others were mortally injured. Telephonic lines were down, delaying details. The blast destroyed buildings and caused heavy losses.
George Coline alias Fred Lewis, associate of bank robber Bill Rudolph, was taken to Union today for trial on killing detective Charles Behumacher. Sheriff Thomas Brush of Franklin County and four deputies escorted the prisoner to prevent a rescue during the escape attempt by Rudolph, who is believed to be at large.
Richard S Berling a prominent politician and real estate dealer in Omaha was found dead today from gas inhalation at his office. The incident is believed accidental, caused by a lighted flare and wind possibly blowing the gas out. he had served in the state legislature and held offices in Missouri and the Mississippi River region.
The conference between the president and Secretary Root decided to appoint Robert Shaw Oliver of Albany as assistant secretary of War. William Mary Banger resigned due to ill health of his wife. Frank M. Rogers, aged 9, brother of Mrs. Rubles, United States Consul General Rubiee at Vienna, was found dead in a burn. The body was not identified until today and morphine suspected in the packet.
Belfast hosts the Orangemen annual July 11 event with about 100000 participants. Police and troops are on high readiness across Rostrevor and County Down, with 1500 forces in the town and surroundings. Nationalists largely refrain from counter demonstrations.
Frank Pilcheu long time New York manager of Ward low Steel Company of SheMel England was arrested on two indictments for grand larceny and released on 3.0 bail Marmaduke Ward low arrived to review affairs and found Pilcheu had disappeared with books which later showed a shortage over 1.0 Pilcheu offered to return and pay to avoid arrest and was taken into custody at his counsel's office
J M Reynolds vice president of Butte and W W Garrett Spokane stockholder secured control of the Salt Lake baseball team in the Pacific National league and will move to Salt Lake with families. They plan to build a winning squad by adding players and will dispose of stock in their other clubs. They arranged funds to bring the Worthland team to Salt Lake and paid back salaries to transfer time.
A wind squall toppled the bio tent "Fine Deaver" during the Christian Endeavor convention in Denver. Over 1,000 people were safe as poles and canvas fell, with dozens treated for injuries including serious scalp wounds to Mrs. Jessie M. Thornburgh and others from Denver and nearby states.
The Thresher disbarment proceeding began and settled in the supreme court. Attorney Booth sought to withdraw as counsel due to a partnership with Thomas A. Moran, the petitioner in the case, and requested a vacatio hearing since Thresher was out of state for over 80 days. The court refused, stating such offenses demand accessible address. Thresher was accused of misappropriating funds he collected for another person, with Judge W. N. Horwood appointed as referee. Separately, the Rimith murder hunt was abandoned temporarily as Sheriff Denholm pulled out his men and the trail led back to Neil's island.
Under liquor influence F E Flick attacked Mrs Martha Pose until nearly unconscious. Police broke in and arrested Flick on an attempted murder charge. Pose had left a Duluth marriage months earlier to join Flick in Portland and now expresses willingness to return to her husband.
Topeka Kansas July 13 Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W F Mc Bride were released from Shawnee county jail on bonds of 15000 each to appear for trial at the required time.
In Pittsburg on July 15 six boys have died since July 4 from tetanus linked to toy pistols. Authorities warn of dangerous improvised mechanisms and urge care with reloading devices.
The jury returns a verdict of murder against Mrs Minute Cummings for killing her husband Dennis Cummings. The court sets a ten year sentence in the penitentiary. She faces a second trial on July 9 for the murder of her third husband, Edgar M Harris, who died in October. The extra session of the legislature appropriated $5,500 over government estimates.
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