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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
8
A reflective meditation on death in which Death visits a man many times. The man remains calm and promises to wait for Death if needed, asserting that to good men the grave holds no sting. The poem ends with a blessing that death may bring comfort to all.
Rome reports a dramatic recovery by Pope Leo XIII, with renewed vitality after spells of delirium and a fluctuating condition. Doctors acknowledge uncertainty, while monsignor Bissett and four cardinals visited. prognosis remains open as the pontiff continues fragilely. A separate dispatch notes Turkish Bulgarian frontier engagements and a diplomatic approach to the Kishenev outrages involving President Roosevelt and Jewish leaders seeking Russian action.
W J Bryan says Cleveland movement is a comedy now but would be a tragedy if it won the Democratic nomination. He urges adherence to Kansas City Democratic principles and doubts old line Democrats could capture the convention. In St Petersburg the Kishenev relief committee reports 736000 roubles raised and 464500 spent with expected needs well above.
Belgrade July 14 Major Lazarevics praised for firing first shot at King Alexander has been made lieutenant colonel after being threatened with resignation over omission from King Peter’s birthday list. Bucharest July 14 Servian authorities uncover a conspiracy to avenge King Alexander with twelve officers forming a league to target regicides. In addition a frontier garrison lieutenant arrests and charges arise. Mrs Chic and Miss Au Bait exchange plans about Monterey trip amid family finances.
Reports from Berlin and Washington detail the Kishinev massacre aftermath. Fiserjewski, identified as the ring leader, died by suicide as Russian justice officials intensify probes. In the U.S. it is said Russian action accelerates prosecutions with eight hundred arrests and three hundred fifty remanded for trial.
In Indianapolis on July 13 leaders form the Negro Business League to purge the city of so called shiftless blacks. J H Lott Dr B J Morgan and A B Manning lead the effort with support from Guerley Brewer editor of the World. Officials may banish nonworking residents from Indiana Avenue as unrest grows after riots in Evansville and other cities.
Postmaster General Payne announced that the post office investigation is nearing completion though no exact date was set. He indicated the Madden publication matter related to registry contract charges is closed and inspectors have not yet reported on the manifold contract inquiry.
Turko Bulgarian clash reports say 1200 Turkish troops besieged 200 Bulgarians near Ama tovo. two Bulgarian leaders were killed fleeing. An encounter near Petrich on July 10 resulted in the death of the brigand Alexis and several of his men.
A collected set of brief anecdotes: a judge’s son recalled a crowded New York stage seat incident with his father. a suburban banker explains how a nest egg hatched into a single chick through steady laying by many hens. a Swedish missionary’s failed Abyssinian mission ends with King Menelek ordering crossing the frontier until all Jews and heathens between nations are converted.
A Frederika resident recounts a kidney trouble case where nightly urination, swelling, and weight loss were reversed after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. The man reports gaining eight pounds in two months, no more waking at night, and completing ten boxes. The ad-style tale urges others with similar symptoms to try the medicine.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and female diseases. Emma Mitchell of Indianapolis attests rapid recovery after seven bottles, naming Dr. Hartman and endorsers Belva Lockwood and others. The pitch claims most female illness stems from catarrh and offers free advice from Dr. Hartman.
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