28 Dec 1903
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Newspaper
Champaign Daily News
Location
Champaign, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1903
Page
1
Champaign County Agricultural Association will decide the fate of the fair grounds at 2 pm in the city building. Bids are few with $60 000 as the asking price and a $10 000 certified check required. 278 of 490 shares sold. A three fourths vote of the 278 shares is needed, and prevailing sentiment seems against sale.
The unknown man who killed himself by taking morphine at Central House Danville was identified as D. C. Struble of Ogden Ill a blacksmith who had lived in Paxton and Missouri and who had about 35 dollars when he left Ogden. Deputy coroner Henry J. Hall heard sworn identification from J F Alsip of Ogden at Harry Walz morgue where the body lay after the death.
The January term will convene January 4 with four weeks for law and chancery work and a fifth week for the criminal docket. State's Attorney Miller says the term will be unusually light, though twenty eight divorce cases appear on the docket.
Ed Ulitsch of Los West Washington XII receives a white bull terrier with fawn markings from Gorham. The dog has won four hard fights and will join Ulitsch’s kennel along with five puppies ready for sale this week.
Mrs Mary Donley of 509 East Park street was found dead in bed at 5 30 this morning. Coroner's jury returns verdict of heart failure. Born in Tipperary Ireland sixty two years ago she came to Champaign at age eleven and married Frank Donley forty seven years ago. Survived by six living children and several siblings. Funeral at St Mary's church followed by interment in St Mary's cemetery.
Worden incident leaves engineer Tom Boyle of Decatur with injuries to his left side and foot after his engine plunged through an open draw on a Wabash passenger train. A neglected switch caused the crash en route to St Louis. Boyle narrowly escaped death. He is son of Patrick Boyle and brother of John and Frank Boyle of Thomasboro.
Peace in the livery drivers strike remains distant as liverymen refuse the Teamsters union arbitration. Several hearses were sent out without incident this morning. Liverymen threaten prosecution of anyone interfering with funerals under state felony law.
In Cincinnati harbor a sudden ice break caused heavy damage to several vessels and destroyed coal barges. A Christmas fire in Ripon Wisconsin injured a man dressed as Santa Claus, burning his face and nearby furnishings as he acted at a family gathering.
Brainerd jurors convict Mrs Myrae Willey of first degree murder in the death of her eight year old daughter. Prosecutors alleged she killed the child by throwing her into the Mississippi river on August 21 after an argument. The verdict sets the stage for a death sentence under state law.
In a crowded Chicago court, Marx VarDine Niedemeier are arraigned for murders in the street railway car barns raid. Roeski faces a separate charge for the saloon holdup murder of Otto Bauder. Defense seeks continuances and raises mental irresponsibility claims.
Eight people were killed and five injured by a bomb explosion near Naples. Details are sparse, with authorities identifying several victims and inspecting the scene for further hazards. No group claimed responsibility at press time.
A St Louis couple eloped to avoid a family quarrel over a religious difference. The pair left home and were secretly married, seeking a quiet solution to the dispute without parental involvement.
A brakeman named D. A. Muclers suffered mashed hand injuries while handling a coupling at the Wie ners Central yards. Doctors believe amputation will not be necessary though the injuries are very painful and severe.
Partial OCR shows a list mentioning Christmas gifts and recipients in Marinette Wisconsin with references to grandchildren and numbers. the fragment suggests a family gift distribution or presentation noted in the local column.
A hunter killed a man near Belleville on December 28 with one-shot gunfire. The unnamed victim died instantly at the scene while responders arrived. Authorities described the event as an apparent hunting-related shooting and continued investigation.
Miss Vernon True and Mr. Little escaped serious injury after their buggy was struck broadside by a street car at the West Church Street and State Street intersection. Little suffered a forehead cut, True a severe facial contusion and bruising. both were cared for at Mrs. Jones’s home. The car was operated by Motorman Spear and Conductor Gus Wascher. the incident followed a lengthy local investigation.
Portsmouth reports the admiralty called all reserve men to notify their telegraph address for possible active service amid Far East tensions. London dispatched from St Petersburg carried official messages for the Russian ambassador, signaling significant diplomatic attention.
Announcements report the marriage of William Christopher Kenaga and Milas Elnora Lydia Cole in Chicago on a recent Saturday. Kenaga is active in advertising in Champaign. The couple will reside at 514 South State Street after January 11.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a meeting and local improvements. It references a February 3 date and possible references to a road or pavement project. Names and clear details are garbled, but the item centers on a public meeting about infrastructure work and related timing.
A 1900 letter discusses rapid naval advance, improved drills, and new squadron organization. Officers praise marked gains in seamanship, discipline, and efficiency while noting desertions decline as training and athletic programs expand.
The Tyrhino area reports planning for a January 17 event featuring Kalghye and the main committee. The governing group, along with Asien company representatives, prepares the program and attendees for the forthcoming meeting.
Fragmented OCR text reports central Loses property at Kankakee amid damaged lines and unclear details. Names, dates, and exact events are unreadable, leaving only scattered phrases about destruction and a possible incident.
A blaze swept the Corning Distillery Co. facility causing estimated losses around 50 000 dollars. Fire crews battled the flames as the main electrical system and some vats were reported damaged. Fire officials requested investigations into the cause as workers were evacuated safely.
Following diplomatic correspondence, the United States and Colombia consider a settlement offer to soothe wounded Colombian feelings and enrich the treasury. General Reyes is involved, with expectations of a diplomatic settlement, possible cash payment, and potential return of the Colombian envoy if a detente progresses. Dr Verlan, the Colombian charge d affaires, seeks leave of absence amid ongoing tensions and possible departure from the U S.
A violent assault near St Joseph injures Jesse Hill a prominent local youth as he and companions return from Champaign on a Christmas Eve interurban car. Hill sustains severe slashing wounds to the face and neck and is reported improving after care by Dr Page.
garbled text describes a Christmas celebration and a large crowd at a local event. unclear names, dates, or locations, but mentions a December or year-end gathering with music, lighting, and community turnout.
A brakeman died from injuries after a collision in the central yard. Emergency responders admitted him to a local hospital where he later succumbed. Authorities opened an investigation into the incident and released few details.
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