05 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
1
In Topeka fifty eight known dead are reported as river levels drop two inches per hour. Gov Bailey proclaims for outside aid while the Commercial Club weighs relief funds, with estimates up to $100000 needed. Armed deputies guard North Topeka to deter looters.
The Mississippi near St Louis rises over two feet daily causing tens of thousands of acres of farmland to flood on both Missouri and Illinois shores. The river is five to seven rifles wide in several spots between Alton and St Louis with boats and barges at risk.
A Georgian tornado hit Galaceville New Holland and White Sulphur on Monday killing about 100 people and injuring 40 with many more hurt. Roughly a thousand are homeless as 200 houses and Guin esville cotton mills were destroyed, with property losses near 000 000. Wet weather slows replanting as Nebraska corn may need 25 percent replants and early varieties risk maturity.
A massive tornado struck Gainesville Georgia on Monday, killing at least 100 people and injuring about 150. It leveled 100 cottages near the Gainesville and Pacolet cotton mills, with dozens of mill workers among the dead, many identified only by mill records.
A general textile strike began in Philadelphia affecting about 90 000 workers across 600 firms. Fifty seven plants have met union demands, with 15 000 hands employed there. All Ingram carpet mills idle, 3 000 weavers and 10 000 others out of work. Berkshire mills superseded a fifty five hour week and raised pay to 13 dollars weekly.
Early flood reports overstated casualties in Hood at Topeka Wan. Now believed deaths will not exceed twenty with eight buildings destroyed by fire. Initial scare came from burning piles and smoke. further light shows lower losses as Kaw River issues calm and communications improve.
Official figures put deaths at about 580 in the Van district of Asia Minor after a devastating earthquake. Cattle losses are enormous, many animals were indoors due to late spring. Dozens of villages were destroyed or damaged, with seismic activity centered near Mt. Gipan. In Lowell mills, closures linked to labor troubles reopened with only 4,000 of 18,000 workers reporting. The Franklin Rubber Manufacturing Company is formed in Trenton with a $1,000,000 capital by William Sager, James I Austin, William Luston, John B E Clancey, and John A Sloan. State Senator Frank Hy Farris indicted for bribery by St. Louis grand jury. West Pelee activity at Martinique increases tensions. evacuation urged. Charles F. Moore, a famed bank forger, dies in Luperte after an attempted bribery scheme. War Department directs flood relief in the Missouri region from Warrington. Cuba increases coffee duty to 12 pesos per 100 kilos to aid local growers.
Reports from Kanase City Kansas describe a catastrophic flood with the Kaw and Missouri rivers at flood stage. Seventy seven men reportedly drowned when the Union Pacific bridge over the Kansas River collapsed. Damage includes Armouidale and Argentine with losses reaching millions. fires ignite as submerged structures burn.
The Overland passenger train No. 22 on the Southern Pacific derailed about a mile south of Rincon California. Four cars plunged forty feet into the sea and more than forty people were injured including several seriously. No fatalities reported despite many buried in wreckage.
A major blaze in Racine Wisconsin hit the south west manufacturing district, causing about 300000 dollars in damage. The Racine Boat Manufacturing Company boiler room sparked the fire, a nearby gasoline tank exploded, and flames towered 200 feet high as winds spread embers to adjacent factories. Firemen took six hours to regain control.
A cyclone south of Welsh Louisiana destroyed homes and outbuildings, injuring a farming family and causing fatalities by lightning nearby. Reports mention Lena Wolf found dead by suicide in Pittsburgh and a murder suspect husband in custody. Memorial Day observances in Chicago drew large crowds as Kentucky guards prepared to protect a Jackson courtroom.
Floodwaters reached 71 feet with the Des Moines River cresting Sunday and receding Monday. About 5 000 people evacuated their homes. 2 000 found shelter in schools and churches. Property losses exceed 750 000 with factories railroads bridges and streetcar systems damaged. Bridges on Sixth Avenue collapsed causing major disruption while relief efforts distribute clothing and food.
James Allen aged about 65 and described as a large bachelor farmer living near Sergeant Aintss Woodley County died after a fall at his home. At about 2 a m he rose for water, tripped at the head of the stairs, and plunged down fatally breaking his neck, dying two hours later. He was said to have shot the last buffalo in the region during his western migration.
George Mathewson, the youth who shot Sheriff Baker of Council Bluffs at Weston on May 7, surrendered to authorities. He faced an indictment for assault with intent to commit murder, with bail set at 100000. Deputy Baker is recovering.
Body of Bonetta Coat, a prominent Davenport woman, recovered from the Mississippi after being trapped in a snag Saturday morning. Coroner's jury deems death due to drowning with uncertain violence or suicide. post mortem shows decomposition and long water presence.
Spencer area notes superintendent Owen Sheehan reports a flax project at the Green ranch using a mix of imported and home grown seed. Seed from France Germany and Russia showed strong yield and quality, with imported seed favored this year. Despite favorable conditions, a small profit margin persists, and farmers are urged to expand production to meet domestic demand.
Harvey D Boots is killed by a live electric line while repairing wires at the corner of Manitutl and Myr He Streets in Sioux City. Spectators watch as the current sizzles through his body and a lineman George Ingledine is injured while attempting to help.
Wealthy Cedar Rapids property owner Wreoell Rene and his wife, once married twelve years, faced divorce on adultery. He shot his wife in the head, then killed himself after declaring the plan to ruin his spouse. The woman survived. alimony and custody were involved in the cross petition.
A heated session at the state convention in Marshalliaws featured a contentious platform as leaders Governor J. Dy ilanson and Lieutenant Governor J. H. Seatl faced sharp questions on Prohibition. Delegates from Polk Woodbury and Pogo counties attended amid a split over the party line.
An unidentified victim, described as a laboring man about 80 in age, was fatally struck by an Omaha freight train Saturday afternoon near LoMare. A notebook found near the scene identified A Miller, Justice of the Peace, with a tax receipt and note suggesting George as a witness. An inquest was ordered.
Friends of Frank Baird of Creston seek pardon or parole after a shot and near fatal incident in the Sullivan robbery near Hamilton. He faces a new trial with potential fresh evidence and steps for appeal have reduced his bond from 11 000 to 5 500 and he remains at the Madison penitentiary.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as superior remedies for skin scalp and blood conditions. It promises immediate relief and permanent relief with a complete local and constitutional treatment. The text urges use with hot water and asserts global availability and safety with strong claims.
A frustrated man proposes a two minute experiment on touch to his friend the architect. The test using dividers backfires revealing the tester’s blunt lesson about sensitivity as a playful tale of mischief and mistaken funds.
An expert testifies on Postum Coffee substitute claiming it provides health benefits and reduces coffee cravings. The witness cites personal experience and limited “investigation” to support Postum as a safer, healthier drink alternative.
A garbled section blends dialogue and stray phrases about birds dogs and streets. It mentions someone named Lucy and a scene with a man on a walnut tree and a theater wait, but the passage is largely incomprehensible. It reads like corrupted OCR in a late 19th century style without clear events or dates.
An elderly testimonial from Philip Doyle of Advlon Minn describes kidney trouble relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The lay user claims dramatic improvement and urges others with kidney disease to try the remedy, noting prior suffering and partial relief from other means.
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