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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
8
In Helena a dynamite scare targets Northern Pacific trains. A security train with armed men and bloodhounds stands ready in the yards as detectives chase dynamiters demanding 350000. A $10590 reward fuels private pursuit. letters traced to Helena and Butte claim injuries as motive.
Bristol Tenn Oct 19 Five days have passed since B L Wentz Philadelphia millionaire vanished in Wise county Va despite a thousand searchers. His brother Daniel raised the reward from 5000 to 25000 for recovery alive with 5000 for a death return. Rumors of murder or kidnapping swirl as family heads to Philadelphia. Bishop Refuses to Approve Divorce Married Clergyman Case Roiled Philadelphia Oct 17 The Protestant Episcopal Church awaits a possible landmark ruling after Bishop John Scarborough declined to approve a call for Rev George F Kettell a clergyman married to a divorcee.
Lexington South Carolina October 16 The trial of James H Tillman charged with the murder of N G Gonzales editor of the State in Columbia on January 15 ended in acquittal The jury after 24 hours verdict not guilty concluding a dramatic prolonged hearing that captivated South Carolina for months The case was intensely contested and highly publicized
City Attorney Smulski plans to accuse that 75 percent of the citys 4 million dollars in judgments stem from fraudulent personal injury claims. He will present the charge before the graft committee at city hall, but would not preview the report.
Lincoln Nebraska October 17 William Jennings Bryan announced plans for his European journey and said he would depart for the east within a few days. St Johns Newfoundland October 17 a hurricane caused extensive damage to fishing property with many boats foundered.
Washington October 17 83 American soldiers who died in the Philippines were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in a mass burial service and ceremony.
Colonel J D Powers president of United States Trust Co Louisville was badly hurt when a special bankers train to San Francisco derailed near Reno. He dislocated his right shoulder suffered two broken ribs and a deep cut to the left leg after rolling from a stepping coach.
London reports the Alaskan boundary commission verbally favored most American claims with Canada securing the Portland canal. The formal agreement is being drawn up after a surprise decision, with officials surprised by the outcome and some delegates having left London.
Lexington reports Dan Patch lowered the wagon world record by sprinting one mile in 1.59% with M. E. McHenry driving and two runners. The time nears Dan Patch’s sulky record. previous wagon mark was 2 01% set by Little Boy in Memphis. In Clarksburg, Joseph Gray dies after a sudden stomach wound from an unknown shooter. authorities and bloodhounds search for the assassin in a mysterious murder.
Cincinnati reports Hon. J Y Yer kes of Danville Ky, revenue commissioner, meeting Hon. Leslie M Shaw secretary of the treasury and planning stops in Lexington, Louisville and Owensboro to address GOP meetings before heading to Iowa. Secretary Shaw’s campaign swing accompanies Yer kes.
News from the Carolina coast reports two vessels lost and three schooners missing between Currituck and Hatteras with crews saved but a barge lost with all hands. Dayton hosts Union Veteran Legion encampment with 400 to 500 delegates and candidates for national commander. The Hague arbitration idea surfaces amid Japanese-Russo diplomacy. Boston Americans win the world baseball championship 2 0 over Pittsburg Nationals as 7 000 fans roar and carry players off.
In Portsmouth Ohio a boiler explosion at the Barden sawmill owned by George Weaver killed Elven Weaver 20 and George Smith the sawyer. The mill wrecked with losses in the thousands as several workers were injured. Cause cited as low boiler pressure. Witness Blames Schwab.
A condensed bulletin lists robberies in Spring Grove and mob violence in Hamilton, plus trials, resignations, and naturalization reforms. It notes strikes, mutinies, public debates, and a deadly Blackfoot reservation incident, with figures like Roosevelt and Taft shaping national policy.
Dr August Grath flying an airship over San Francisco for two hours demonstrates advanced aerial navigation. He ascended free from a tether, circled a newspaper building, and landed in the bay near the Presidio after gas loss. Lifesaving crews rescued him and his craft. damage was limited. Silver hits new high as Treasury buys bullion for Philippine coinage at 60.125 cents per ounce.
A cave-in on the New Brilliant cut-off at Pittsburg killed George Toubon and left Michael Tetroch with severe head wounds and internal injuries. Fifteen men were buried under tons of earth. all others escaped with minor injuries.
Fayal Azores October 14 the American whaler Joseph Manta wrecked on Pico island and all aboard perished. The vessel from Provincetown Massachusetts weighed 116 tons built 1900 Essex Massachusetts with a crew of 15.
Oct 17 market notes show Cleveland and East Buffalo cattle prices for various weights and grades, with sheep and lamb values and calf, hog, and pig bids. Chicago and Pittsburg quotes cover steers, cows, bulls, wethers, lambs, and hogs, while New York Cincinnati Boston Toledo list assorted cereals and byproducts with the day’s bid ranges.
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