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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
A wide array of anecdotes and quotes touch on world events and cultural figures. Sir Thomas Lipton, Diaz, and King Edward appear amid reflections on politics, travel, and literature. Snippets cite columnists, poets, courtly life, and a New York kiss case as social curiosities.
A Chicago schoolmaster derides Shakespeare as old fashioned and proposes rendering his works in slang to suit urban tastes. England debates a proposed tax on trousers to fund government needs while questions rise about women's rights and social status under royalty and ambassadorial duties.
Sir Ralph Gallwey suggests a legalized shotgun use to scare motorists and spur youth in Great Britain to practice marksmanship. He argues a moving target is hardest to hit and promotes this as a means to boost shooting skills.
A sudden cloudburst near Heppner Mosca w county Oregon floods the town killing an estimated 500 residents and washing away homes and bridges. Rescue efforts begin as telegraph lines fail and reports of bodies recovered rise from Jane to Ione. Relief is organized by surrounding communities amid widespread destruction.
W J Bryan announced that the Jefferson club of Fairfield will hold a Fourth of July celebration at his country home. Mayor Tom L Johnson of Cleveland and Richard S Wynne of Texas, plus Chicago City Attorney Taylor, will be orators in a simpler, noncommercial event.
Belgrade reports a swift royal election after the assassination of King Alexander. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch is proclaimed king with unanimous votes from senate and skupschtina, amid praise for the army and patriotism. The new monarch sends a telegram of thanks while immunity is granted to coup participants.
Omaha in Nebraska reports the four month bricklayer strike ended and carrier trades resumed work yesterday. About thirty large buildings including the new auditorium will be rushed to completion with hundreds of workers returning to last year's wage scale. The royal apartments area is described as indescribable.
An intimate friend of Serbia's new premier recounts the Belgrade massacre of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Conspirators searched for hours, found them in a hidden room, and killed them after the adjutant was slain. The queen and king were dragged to the lawn and died within hours. Violent acts include slashing with sabres and poisoning plots. The government endorses Prince Peter Karageorgevitch as king, while papers note talk of republics. The king’s reported last words are quoted.
W. A. Porter, an elderly Denison resident and Civil War veteran, shot his wife in the mouth during a jealous incident, then wounded himself with a pistol. Both are conscious. Porter claims accidental shooting, while witnesses say the shots were intentional.
Des Moines reports summarize Iowa crop conditions as of June 10 based on 900 elevator men. The May 1 corn acreage was 1 percent higher than last year, with 72 percent planted by June 10. About 15 percent of corn land is abandoned and will be sown to other crops, while 13 percent will be planted and replanted in corn.
Des Moines reports that Wapello County has agreed to accept the supreme court affirmed judgment against Patrick Brady for 2950 dollars plus costs. Interest will be waived as the property cannot cover it. The long running case involved alleged misuse of county poor funds during Brady’s overseer tenure.
H H Polk a Western Iowa Interurban director says surveyors will be hired and field work begun soon. The Des Moines to Omaha project passes rough country needing top engineers to rush the line to completion.
Crushed under a derrick at Sheldahl W W Watson died after two and a half hours, while William Bender of Sioux City attempted suicide at home. Dr N M Wilson faces malpractice suit in Marshalltown. Iowa City mourns two high school juniors Lewis Grady and Philip Walker drowned in the Iowa River. George Landgraf dies after being thrown from a wagon near Odebolt.
Auditor Clerk of Courts Treasurer Recorder Superintendent Sheriff Attorney Coroner Board of Supervisors listed with names W Kent G W Drake Laurel Boss seeeke W Drake d H Stanton T 8S Crozier J imer.
A fragmentary list names city officials including mayor, solicitor, clerk, marshal, physician and several assistants. Readable entries include C. I. Palmer, D. A. Enslow, N. Bowen, M. Stuart, A. D. Gray, Joseph Braden and H. H. Jones.
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