Cardinals Locked In at Vatican Conclave 1903
Rome July 31 midnight the largest conclave of the Catholic church gathers in the Vatican to elect a successor to Leo. Sixty two cardinals with attendants are practically prisoners within the Vatican as balloting opens tomorrow morning. Reports say Cardinal Herrera y Espinosa, 81, is ill and confined to his cell but may vote. Rampolla shown as leading candidate though uncertainty remains among cardinals about whom will win. Meantime rumors and Italy's politics swirl around the election and potential Vatican policy shifts after Leo.
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Rome
Sisting Speres
Teo Mitt
Vatican
Lappont
Mocentini
Creton
Langenieux
Cardinal Herreno Y Espinosa
Valencia
Cardinal Herrera
Ilesa
Cardinal Herrera Y Hapinosa
Lapponi
Cardina
Leo
Cardinal Ramposta
Seretino Vennatelli
Cardinal di Pietro
Cardinal Gotti
Cardinal Oreglia
Italan
Binseelt
Associated Press
Carding
Quirinal
Rampolli
Papal
Serafino Vangatelli
Sacred College
The
Bridge collapses into Willamette River at Morrison Street
A section of the Morrison Street bridge over the Willamette River collapsed this afternoon, sending more than a hundred bystanders into the river. Three known drownings include Minnie Raymond aged 10, Lottie Cameron aged 14, and an unidentified 15 year old boy. Crowds had gathered to watch Clarence Lutz swim when the structure failed, trapping many near two boat houses and the Portland Rowing Club area. Casualties and missing persons are feared to be higher as rescue efforts continue.
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Portland
Orem
Willemette River
Morrison Street
Minnie Raymond
Lottie Cameron
Morelton
Madison
Clarence Lutz
Lars
Kenya
Pott‘land Rowing Club
Violent clash at Port Vue mill ends in shootings
At McKeesport Pennsylvania on July 31 a violent strike confrontation broke into gunfire. Nonunion workers H D King and Elmer Do ll faced a crowd of about 100 strikers after crossing a bridge, firing on their assailants and causing injuries. Two men John Mounta and John Cameron were wounded while escaping. King and Dolliff were jailed with bail denied. Rescue boats and ambulances ferried the injured to hospitals as crowds gathered around the area near the aging bridge structure used by workers and onlookers alike.
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McKeesport
Port Vuetin
John Mounta
John @amergn
Port Vue
H. D. King
Elmer Dotl
King
Dott
Mournt
Cameron
Dollif
Ball
Gcdt
Train Held Up By Mob In Virginia Lynchings
A mob of about two hundred in Clifton Forge and along the Chesapeake and Ohio express held train No. 1 for hours. They fired over a hundred shots at the smoking car and attempted to seize two Negro prisoners from Lynchburg, Va. En route to Covington, Va., the two suspects were brought aboard and later jailed there. No passengers or trainmen were injured.
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Huntington
Wo Va
Clifton Forge
Clifton
Conductor Hall
Mgeed
Hall
Peck
Wolvers
Covington
Lynchburg
Edward Hite
Man Drowned by Big Catfish in Mississippi
La Crosse Wisconsin reported a fatal fishing accident July 31 as William Lens hooked a large catfish in the Mississippi. The fish fought hard and Lens, unable to free the line, was dragged into the river and drowned.
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la Crosse
Wis
William Lens
Mississippi
Lenz
Texan Taken in Washington On Tracey Ie Wanted for Embosting
Seth B Tracy a native of Texas now living in Washington was arrested by detectives for Houston police on an indictment charging a $20,000 shortage in the school board funds for which he served as secretary. He said he was close to returning to Texas to face the charge.
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Tracey Ie
Washington
Seth B. Tracy
Texas
Houston
Tex
Titm
Love Affair Tied to Suicide in Mobile
Edmund J. Sykes, a well connected bookkeeper of Columbus, dies by suicide in Mobile after despondency over a failed affair. The incident appears self-inflicted and linked to a rumored love affair, with authorities noting no immediate external cause.
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Mobile
Edmund
J. _ Sykes
Columbus
Seas
Georgia Lobbying Inquiry Sparks Floor Speeches
The Georgia General Assembly adopted a joint resolution to probe lobbying charges with a joint committee to begin investigations Monday. Senators Hopkins Harrell and Davis were named. House members include Speakers and Senators vow a thorough inquiry into alleged lobbyist influence with Overstreet and Tigner urging candor.
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General Assembly
Joint
House
Judiciary Committee
II EU
Senate
Skelton
Ponte
Howell
MH. W. Hopkins
John DP. Harrell
W. H. Davis
Ral Meshbera
Morris
J. M
Fultom
W . “Wert
Lowndes
J. C. Hé
Ird
Bathein
M. Hawes
St Sibert
J. Boerrig Cain
Chatham
Hopkhter Han. Valle
Frida
Mesa
Overstreat
Tigner
Perry
Messrs
Overtreet
Screven
Tlaner
Muncogee
Overstreet
Mir. Overstreet
Georgia
Vermont Crew Rescued After 3 Days Afloat Adrift
Captain Marina and twelve sailors of the Italian bark Vermont endured three days on their capsized vessel in mid ocean after a gale split the ship. Rescued by the French steamer Le Lion near Marcus Hook, they were cared for by the Italian consul and to be sent to Italy. The Vermont’s position at rescue was 27.25 N, 65.20 W.
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Philadelphia
Vermont
Genoa
Bt. Johns
N. F
le Lion
Seville
Gibraltar
Marcus Hook
Marina
Italy
Rest of the Big Cobs Near St Ae Ship
Port Huron dispatch notes a large wreck lying near the river above St Ae, with a boastful claim and unclear ownership. The vessel is likely split and to be towed into the river, as authorities report.
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Port Huron
Mich
Milwaukes Sentinel
Biet
St Ae
Negort
Wan Pe
Boston Baptists Condemn Attacks on Dr. Washington
At the Alabama Baptists annual convention in Tupkeyes the body unanimously condemned an incident in Boston last night aimed at humbling Dr. Hooker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute. The resolution praises his 21 years of work and endorses him as a conservative, worthy leader deserving respect.
Boston Court Hears Negro Meeting Turmoil After Wash ington Speech
Boston court witnesses crowded the courthouse as Granville Martin William Trotter and Bernard Charles faced charges for disturbing a public meeting following Booker T. Washington's address at the Columbus Avenue A M E Zion church last night. Charles wore torn clothes and had razor wounds. cases adjourned to August six after lawyers seek more prep time. In Ireland King Edward Queen Alexandra toured Menmare convent and Bernerie, then boarded the royal yacht VieYria for Queenstown.
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Boston
Boston Court House
Columbus Avenue A. M. E. Zion
Booker T. Washington
Burke
Granville Martin
William Trotter
Bernard Charles
Charles
Ireland
Gdiway
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Menmare
Déerén Louse
Repinarda
Berenerie
Albert
Quéenstown
United States Cotton Manufacturing Company Formed
Boston promoters file a certificate for United States Cotton Manufacturing Company with capital of ten million dollars with H C Bacon as president and M Summer Holbrook as treasurer. They aim to fuse U S cotton mills under one control to create large gains for mill owners. Maine mills face curtailment with 3,000 workers reduced to four days weekly. Cabot Mills in Brunswick to close for two weeks affecting 1,000 workers due to high cotton prices.
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Boston
Mass
United States Cotton Manufacturing Company
Capital
H. C. Bacon
M. Summer Holbrook
United States
Maine Mills
Lewiston
Turkey
Fils
Maine
Brunswick
Badton
Georgia Fair Forecast and Local News Summary
Weather outlook for Georgia Fair region shows showers in the east on Saturday and Sunday with gusty winds. Highest near 60s, lowest around 38, reports on precipitation and temperature normals. Local notes include a uniform text-book bill passing House 107 to 45, railroad arbitration underway, a probe into bribery charges, health officer findings that most milk sold is unfit, and a caveat anticipated in an estate case. Georgia items cover a leap to safety from live wires, a Savannah cigar smuggling confession, calls to reorganize the Rome Light Guards, a Macon foundry death, and regional crime and industry notes. Southern region reports three hangings in Alabama, ongoing Birmingham mine troubles, and Booker T. Washington speech controversy. Domestic items note a Portland bridge collapse drowning fifty, trial evidence in Marcus murder, Boston mills merger plans, and postal fraud indictments. Foreign and other notes touch on Venezuela harsh treatment of foreigners and rumors of mint tax on manufacture, with church conclave planning to elect a pope.
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House of Representatives
General Assembly
J. P. Kennedy
Startling milk report shows 97 percent unclean samples
Atlanta health officials report nearly all inspected milk samples are dirtier than required with impurities from manure hay mud and other substances. Dr Hynds notes pure water and adequate butter fats matter but most samples fail cleanliness standards and many infant diarrheal deaths are linked to impure milk. The city plans stronger dairy inspections and enforcement to reduce dirt in milk served to infants.
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Atlanta
J. P. Kennedy
Rebert W. Hynds
Pr. Kennedy
Hynds
Health Department
Oeen
Kennedy
Hynde
City Hall
Bir
Robert W. Hynds
Tolows
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Haseen
Oregon
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Everstreet and
Mitten
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BIG Combine
Great Trust
Weet
Wilts
Simteman
Judson Brinson
Savannah
Southern
Birmingham
Tuskegee
Booker Washington
Oreg
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Murcer
Marcum
Grand
Washgton
Machen
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Fata
Tatal Bolida
State OF Milk
Ltn
J. B. Story
R. E. Haygood—Chan
Capital Chy Datry
Ad L. B. Fulsaim
Faitr
Atlanta Dalry
Donehoe Bro
Belmont Farm
Smith
J. EB. Jackson
Dire Ae
Dorn Bros
J. ©. Maschan
G. T. Young—Fair
Ww. T Feagin—Fair
J. W. Morrow
Capital City
R. Joyner—Fair
Wes Mol
Warren—Fair
K. H. Belmont—Fair
L. L. Gord
Lula
Florence—Fair
Cc. J. Kickfighter
P. Flowers
Baleden
Mt. P. Hill
B. F. Cather
L. Bender
Charles Gresham
Sudan
Avanta Dairy
Toechurch
Irty
Atlanta Delry
Robert Hartmeyer
Clement
Beaves Bros
Wee LM
W. L. Henly
Brookwood Dairy
Scott & Keller
Bean W. N. Cook
Hubbard Very
Inis
Taper
Ananta
Hunter—ve ‘Parker
Rein — Tarty
Ea John Pappa
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