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Newspaper

Denver Tribune

Location

Denver, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

4

Robbery on Oregon line ends with casualties and escape

Four masked robbers attacked the Atlantic express near Corbett Station Oregon, pistol fire wounded Engineer Ollie Barrett and killed Express Messenger Fred Korner. One robber died from buckshot while another was found injured. remaining bandits fled without loot.

Soith Itrotd Atlantic Express Oregon Railroad and Navigation Corbett Station Port Sand Ore Fred Korner Ollie Barrett

Steel Plants to be Closed by United States Keel Corp

The United States Keel Corporation plans soon to close all its sheet steel plants due to an overstocked market. All orders are said to be filled and multimillion tons of material held in stock. The only way to prevent closure is to secure foreign orders and push for a price reduction under the same plan as previously discussed.

United States Keel Corporation Analgaimated Association Agen Ny Dist

Biggest Bird Cage Under Construction in Minnesota

The world’s largest bird cage is being built in St. Vaud Minnesota for the St. Louis Exposition under government contract. It will cost about 14 million dollars and will be partitioned into many apartments to house birds of various species. Separately Messenger boys for the Western Union in Chicago struck for higher pay and shorter hours, seeking an increase from 4.50 to 5 dollars weekly and an eight hour day.

St. Vaud Minn St. Paul Poundry Company St. Louis Messenger Rouse Western Union Telegraph Company C Hicago

Yellow Fever Reported at Laredo on the Grande

Acting Adjutant General Hall received a telegram from General Grant in the Department of Texas reporting yellow fever at Laredo on the Big Grande. The warning signals concern military and civilian safety in the border region.

Laredo Hall General Grant Department of Texas Big Grande

Stone Cutters Walk Out in Hedford Strike

All Bedford district stone cutters resigned or quit their charters following orders from St. Louis in a recent walkout.

Hedford Bedford Ind St. Louis

Consolidated Lake Superior shuts most operations at Sault Ste. Marie

President Shields orders temporary closures of all company works except streetcar lines ferries and the Tages Light and Power. 2,500 workers idle as lands are exhausted and funds to meet liabilities are unclear. Canadian sea and rail operations face heavy impact with layoffs and reduced service.

Consolidated Lake Superior Company Sault Ste. Marie Mich Shields Tages Light and Power Company Croadian Sea R. Shields Acreet Power House Algoma Central Railroad Michipicoten Smithors

Panama Canal treaty dies as ratification limit ends

Washington awaits a new proposal and a probable one year delay. Bold raid attempt targets an express car on the Michigan Central Railroad with $25,000 in two safes during a daring robbery.

Michigan Gentral Washington

Ex Senator Farwell Dies After Long Illness

Former United States Senator Charles T. Parnell of Lake Forest TL died at home from congestive heart and lung failure after months of rheumatism. Born near Painted Post NX July 1, 1828, he rose from farm beginnings to public service, serving as county official and Illinois state businessman before election to Congress and the U S Senate. He left a widow, three daughters and a son.

Mlinols National Senate United States Charles Ts. Parnell Lake Forest Mr. Parwell Mr. Farmwell Painted Post Steuben County NX. Y Farwell Ogle County Ilmira Academy Chicago Merk George Davis George Staith A Co Tike Aud W. Farwell & Co Oxlesby State Board of Raqualization Wentworth Senate Ino

Refunding Resumes as Bond Scarcity Bites

Government bond refunding restarts per Secretary Shaw amid 2 percent bond shortages for circulation and deposits. He caps the refunding at 20,000,000, with $517,000,000 total issue and $40,000,000 already held for cheation and deposits. He also permits redemption of 5 percent bonds maturing Feb 1, 1904.

Shaw Stain Disse Shaw Isanes Shinn

Two Thousand Mile Ride to West Point Ended by Soldier

William Davis of the Eighth United States Cavalry completed a 2000 mile tent ride from Oklahoma to West Point New York in thirty nine days. Twelve riders started with relay horses every thirty miles and Davis finished first losing weight from 187 to 108 pounds. The journey tested endurance of both man and horse as a suggested stamina test by the new chief of staff.

West Point Oklahoma Newburgh N. Y William Davis Eighth United States Cavalry Davis Eighth Cavalry Yavin Oll

Quarrel Ends in Tragedy as Buffalo Man Kills Son-in-Law

In Buffalo 70 year old James Mears fatally shot his son-in-law Michael Crotty after a family quarrel over marriage and property. Mears then killed himself with a gunshot to the head as Crotty attempted to disarm him. Crotty was mortally wounded and believed to die.

Buffalo Kttle James Mears Michael Crotty Mewes Katherine Katherie Crotty Mears Mars

Coal Consumers to Suffer from Higher Coal Prices

Missouri miners win big wage increases after an eleven week conference in Kansas City with operators. The wage hikes and new paid benefits push the mining cost higher, signaling a further rise in coal prices for consumers.

Missouri Conl Kansas City Coanl

Canal Treaty Dead as Ratification Window Expires

Washington faces a new Panama route debate after the Hay-Herran treaty expired, ending the Panamanian canal deal and prompting fresh talks with Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The 1902 act authorized 40 million dollars for the Panama Canal Company, with a canal commission and a potential shift to alternate routes if terms proved unreasonable.

Hay-Herran Panama United States State Department Beaupre Panama Canon Company Republic of Mozambia Canal Commission Fanana Nicaragua Panama Canal Company Republic of Colombia Costa Rica Costa Lica Dr. Herran

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