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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
7
London reports a new scientific upheaval as radium and Roentgen rays push beyond the old indivisible atom concept. The theory now posits atoms as systems of identical ions, with electricity and matter viewed as one.
Fiala the Seigler expedition leader and comrades gather in Trondhjem before an early departure for the North Pole. He recalls three days without food on the return journey to St Petersburg and expresses confidence in success. He says Americans seek unity and discipline, with better equipment and sworn resolve not to return until the goal is reached.
The battleship Massachusetts departing Boston for New York collided Saturday night with the schooner Martha T. Thomas near Boston lightship. Captain Watts reports a glancing blow on the starboard side tearing main chain plates and rails, damaging planking and causing the schooner to leak about two inches per hour.
John H. Henseman Jr a University of Michigan student. He is detained by police awaiting his father from Covington Indiana. He arrived Sunday and drew attention by tipping waiters five dollars at his hotel.
Washington speculation swirls about Mr Payne resigning from the cabinet as political rivals and worried supporters consider the postal scandal’s strain on his health and future.
In Logansport Indiana Alice Fairchild ages twelve tried to eat a live snake after seeing a street fair fakir at the Red Men's carnival last week. A man in disguise claimed to be the only woman who eats them alive. Alice, with her parents and brother present, was bitten in multiple places and doctors warn the outcome could be serious or fatal.
Attorney General Knox filed a bond with Judge Grinnan in Richmond to cover the government's interest in the gunboat Galveston and to set a precedent on title to war vessels under construction. The move aims to protect federal ownership in ships including the Chattanooga and other large ships awaiting completion, preventing delays and enforcing government claims.
Washington politicians view former President Cleveland as a potential Democratic standard bearer for the coming year. They interpret his denial of candidacy as carefully worded and believe he may be maneuvering toward a campaign if nominated.
Gas City Indiana special reports a whirlwind courtship sparked by Peter Moody who sent $5 to a matrimonial bureau. He received many letters then met a Chicago woman described as fair, forty, and wealthy with about $8,000. The couple will wed Thursday at J. E. Brown's residence.
King Peter receives a military deputation in Geneva with promotions of Palace Guard members. Colonel Popeilics becomes general and first aide de camp to King Peter. Captain Kostics rises to major for opening palace gates to assassins. Lieutenant Granica, guard on the assassination night and conspirator confidant, becomes captain.
Proclamations issued in Moscow Odessa Elizavetgrad and Kharhoff prompt police and government alarm. The flyers reference the murder of the Serbian monarchs and urge people to imitate the Belgrade revolutionists, ending with a sharp denunciation of the Czar.
Washington dispatch reports a widening inquiry into the postoffice department. Inspectors will scrutinize railway mail, salaries and allowances, and third assistant postmaster general offices, with Beavers and Machen named in broader investigations.
Washington sources report President says Beveridge should stay in the Senate and not be a VP candidate. He notes it is too early to name a running mate but believes Myron T Herrick of Cleveland would appeal to Republicans if Ohio votes for him as governor by a large majority.
New York reports say Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel will resign soon after J P Morgan returns to the country. The move is tied to revelations arising from the shipyard trust collapse and follows pressure from leading financiers.
New York report notes Lipton’s strong hope to win the America's Cup with a stopper carried in his baggage for the boat’s bottom. The cup has historically not been used for drinking purposes.
Within a week the last link of the Pacific Commercial cable will be laid between San Francisco and Manila. The completion gives the United States direct communication with the Philippine possessions.
Washington reports James T. Metcalf, longtime head of the money order system in the post office, has been removed by the postmaster general amid alleged indiscretion in printing money order forms. A full investigation will follow. Metcalf opposed the low bid by $45,000 from Paul Herman and favored Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Co, tied to his son’s employment.
Will Zimmer man a 20 year old from East Wabash street attempted the loop on a roller car at the Cyclorama building on West Market street. He fell from the top of the 150 foot incline and suffered a fractured skull, dying at St. Vincent's hospital shortly after. Spectators watched as emergency crews rushed him from the scene and doctors pronounced a fatal injury.
Kenosha Wisconsin launches an unprecedented municipal scheme with the city council ordering a full city controlled grocery store and butcher shop. Alderman Peter Jacobs champions the plan claiming it will save hundreds of dollars yearly by cutting middleman profits while supplying paupers.
Buffalo Bill during a London cable report performs with his Wild West show in Dudley Worcestershire when robbed of property valued at 400 pounds. The theft included a pin bearing the initials of King Edward, a gift from the monarch.
Brookville Indiana dispatch reports Laurel residents awoke Saturday night to a burglary spree. Three well dressed strangers arrived on the last Cincinnati train and disappeared toward Laurel after looting four safes in under two hours. They took small sums from George Lockwood’s drug store and left scarce other valuables, suggesting expert cracksmen. Authorities suspect a hand car and a Big Four train ride to Cincinnati.
Washington special reports Senator W A Clark of Montana plans to erect the grandest mansion ever contemplated for the national capital on Dupont Circle. Two world famous architecture firms, one Parisian and one London, are said to prepare competitive plans for the palace of the Montana Croesus.
The Picket, never first past the post before, won the American derby on Saturday by six lengths. He led all the way over one and a half miles in 2 33, faster than any derby before. Claude, who had won three derbies, placed second with Bernays third.
Farmers in Frankfort Indiana form threshing rings to thresh their own wheat this year. Groups of owners buy a machine and operate it collectively during threshing time. The owner whose wheat is first threshed helps others, then contracts are awarded.
A Binghamton man named Watts sues John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers for 200000 alleging he provided the plan that led to last year’s great strike settlement. He claims his ideas resemble those used by President Roosevelt in naming the strike commission.
Washington allocates an additional one million dollars to states for militia groups. Indiana gets 29,921 dollars as part of the new allotment. The funds may be drawn in cash to cover expenses for upcoming state encampments.
Muncie Indiana report describes David Hardy a professional tramp who injured his finger by striking a jail stone. The finger was badly broken and will need amputation. Hardy appears uninterested in work despite the pain and consequences.
Fran Przyendlla known as Female Bluebeard was found guilty in Allenstein East Prussia after poisoning four husbands with arsenic. The fifth suitor detected the poison in his coffee prompting the trial and verdict. She faces execution.
Henry A C Taylor son of Moses Taylor plans to marry Josephine Johnson in Newport on June 24. The 60 year old widower, reputed worth about 40 million, owns a Newport estate and Glen Farm at Portsmouth near Vanderbilt properties.
Ben Cravens and two companions halted a party of 101 near Pawhuska Osage Nation. They released all prisoners after looting horses but took no money. Cravens, escaped Kansas pen three years earlier with a tin foil revolver, is wanted with a $10,000 reward. Deputy marshals pursue.
Professor Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, said to consult President Roosevelt about an offer from Lord Gray of the British South Africa Company to visit South Africa for six months and study racial conditions. Friends doubt he will accept due to his duties in the United States.
A Bellevue patient, Charles Scharff, a janitor, was treated for an enlarged nose after doctors diagnosed gout in several joints. It is described as the first recorded case of this kind at the hospital.
Topeka Kansas special. T B Gerow director of the State free employment bureau reports final estimates for harvest season labor. The tally shows a demand for 23100 outside hands to work this year.
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