Pope Leo XII near death as papal illness worsens
Telegraph report from Rome on July 16 describes Pope Leo XII's deteriorating condition with heavy breathing and prostration. Doctors defer operation, noting the 94 year old's limited vital energy while acknowledging possible dissolution. The Vatican remains quiet as cardinal figures and the pope's confessor visit the sick room.
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Serafino Vannutelli
Knapp the Strangler Convicted of First Degree Murder
Alfred A. Knapp is found guilty of first degree murder for the death of his wife Hannah Goddard Knapp. Court records reveal a prior confessional chain alleging six killings from 1891 to 1904, all by strangling, with Cincinnati cases and other locations cited. He has spent much of his life in prison.
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Hannah Goddard Knapp
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Manchuria Question Said Settled by Telegraph
Washington reports the Manchurian question satisfactorily settled with China and Russia giving assurances for the opening of the path desired by the United States. The note was conveyed by telegraph to The Age.
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Mob Clash With Chicago Police Over Kellogg Strike
A mob of about 3000 followed freight wagons and pelted officers with bricks and stones as Kellogg Switchboard workers clashed with police. Officers fired from windows while workmen fled inside unfinished buildings. A second riot near Ogden and Interstate ended with clubs and broken heads. about 20 arrests were reported.
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Peoria Street
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Coshocton Wins Firemen Convention Hosting Rights
Coshocton lands the eastern Ohio Volunteer Firemen convention and tournament for next year. Chief Lightell elected vice president of the Firemen's association. Coshocton delegates lead in support while other towns competed to host the event. Coshocton wins the bid and an overall sweep of honors.
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Inspector Craighead DGS at Dover
Inspector Craighead of the U S mall service visited Dover last week and found troubling cases. A young man is charged with writing an improper letter to a married man reflecting on the wife. A woman is accused of sending obscene letters to another woman about a third. Both posted bond for later appearance.
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U. S
Five Candidates Named for Democratic State Senator Nomination
The Democratic slate for the 19-19 district includes William Simpson and Milton Turner of Guernsey county, John C. Adams of this county, and W. E. Rooth and G. C. E. Ketterar of Monroe.
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Milton Turner
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John C. Adams
This
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GC. E. Ketterar
Monroe
Kentucky Republicans hold dramatic state convention
Louisville July 16 delegates opened the Kentucky Republican state convention amid a lively show of force. The gathering endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for 1904, stirred support for Governor Bradley, and favored Major William C. Owens as temporary chairman over Willson and Pratt allies. Bradley’s endorsement resolution sparked a standing ovation and a potential shift in Louisville delegation loyalties.
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Morris B. Belknap
Augustia B. Willson
Clifton J. Pratt
Taylor
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Barnett
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Charles D Blanford
Willson
Pratt
Owens
Internal Revenue
Charles H. Sapp
United States
Deboe
Bradley
Kentucky
Theodore Roosevelt
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oBradity
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Erect Statue to Washington Proposed in London
Pilgrims' club executive committee plans a British funded statue of George Washington. Archdeacon Sinclair says the plan aims to honor Washington and offers St Paul’s Cathedral as a potential site. Subscriptions will be confined to British subjects.
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George Washington
Archdeaton Sinclar
Washington
Great Britain
Sinclar
St Paul's Cathedral
Colombian treaty ratification outlook brightens from Bo gota reports
Washington reports from Bo gova say the Colombian ratification outlook improved as Dr Herran notes public opinion shift after President Marroquins decision about congress session timing. Officials believed congress would meet July 20 next year but the constitution sets regular sessions every two years, starting 1286, in even years. Miss Mattie McNeal toll operator begins a two months vacation, leaving for Spring Mountain. Harry Warner and Frank Snyder of Newcomerstown visited the city Wednesday.
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Citizens’ Telephone Office
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