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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
2
Telegraphic notes describe a colossal 615 foot tower planned for lower Broadway New York. The structure would extend a full city block with 40 stories above ground and a 60 foot tower, costing about 10 million dollars including the site and slated for completion within a year.
The Marion county grand jury reports the Big Four wreck near Indianapolis caused many Purdue students’ deaths by a bad system of train handling. It criticizes lax laws and urges Indiana lawmakers to indict railroad employees for manslaughter due to inattention to duty.
Health department orders all Dowieite children vaccinated or excluded from Chicago public schools starting January 4. Zion overseer followers reject vaccination claims. Pupils must show vaccination certificates. noncompliant children will have names and addresses sent to health authorities. War outlook from Pekin reports rising Japanese war faction and calls for foreign trained troops data.
Rear Admiral Wise commanding the training squadron is ordered to shift ships from New Orleans to Pensacola for time in exercises. The squadron’s work has been hindered by recent festivities and the Galveston invitation to visit in January is defined following those events.
An eastbound Wabash passenger train collided with a freight train near Mexico Missouri. Engineer Thomas Whitten of Moberly was killed. G W Blodgett of Bussy Iowa and C R Lamont of Vandusk y Montana are probably fatally injured. Seventy five passengers were shaken up severely.
A December 19 telegram from Bogota reports Minister Beaupre left for the United States via Cartagena. The legation in Bogota is now in charge of Secretary Snyder of the state department.
Three Italians, Joe and Gloria Cr ratta brothers and B Mascitta, were burned to death in a Baltimore and Ohio railroad camp at Mountain Lake Park Maryland. They were sleeping in a car on a siding when the blaze began. cause of the fire is unknown.
Dr Jerome Anderson, a leading theosophist and author of numerous theosophical works, has died in San Francisco California. He was renowned in his field and widely published.
Acting Secretary Loomis was informed by the Italian embassy that Italy recognizes the new republic of Panama. The acknowledgment marks a formal diplomatic step in Panama's international status.
Two Italian workers at a wintering circus in Topeka Kansas captured street dogs and fed them to the lions. Authorities report about thirty six dogs have been consumed by the lions. The Humane Society plans to prosecute the case.
A head on collision on the Duluth division of the Northern Pacific at Devoun Minnesota burned the mail car of the south bound train and Mail Clerk Rouse was burned to death.
In December dozens of incidents unfold across the nation. Maryland attorney general develops a plan to disenfranchise Black citizens while Pittsburg faces a rapid typhoid outbreak. A Massachusetts senator’s wife dies of heart disease in Washington. Christmas mail breaks records in New York with a million parcels in one day. Speculators gain huge profits from cotton as a large Seattle area murder and a deadly rail wreck in Connellsville, Pa., highlight a chaotic era.
New Unaven bound for New York with thirty passengers and heavy cargo struck Copp's Island rocks near Norwalk Conn. A two foot hole opened in the steamer’s side and she sank in fifteen feet of water within minutes. Six passengers escaped in a small boat and have not been heard from. all others reached South Norwalk aboard a tug and escaped by train to New York. Many were unwrapped and had no baggage.
Western notes report Illinois Steel Company shuts its South Chicago mills without warning, leaving about 6,500 workers idle. The summary lists other varied items including a governor pardoning a bank wrecker, academic gifts to the University of Chicago, a death from a spider bite in Kansas City, indictments in Indiana, and a Minnesota swamp lands title ruling.
A Canton and New Philadelphia interurban car struck a car at Strasburg killing Howard Smith of Bolivar and fatally injuring his daughter who were crossing the tracks. The report also notes various international and local events including Turkish consular apologies and an American citizen's release.
William E Curtis reports the pope will direct funds from the sale of friars lands to the church in the Philippines. Dun's Weekly Review notes conflicting holiday trade volumes while December rail earnings rise six percent over 1902. Panic aboard the steamship Blucher sees 1400 steerage passengers restrained by two priests and four armed officers during a fierce mid ocean gale. Pr. P. Wright retires from Lake Shore Railroad on full pay after a career beginning in 1861 with the Erie and returning to Lake Shore. W. S. Buchanan, the U S minister to Panama, presented credentials to the provisional government amid an enthusiastic reception. Grand Master Charles C. Pavey bans saloonkeepers, bartenders and professional gamblers from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows starting January 10 1904.
The Senate debated the Panama independence recognition with Hoar and Gorman criticizing the President and Foraker defense of the action. McComas introduced a bill to protect foreign exhibitors at the St Louis World’s Fair. it passed. A land purchase for a Columbus military post and a pension bill totaling $158.15 million also passed. The House discussed Panama rural free delivery tariff and pensions, with several members speaking. Lacey introduced a bill to protect wildlife in United States forest reserves. The Speaker signed a bill implementing the urban T4gi priority treaty as the House convened.
In Washington the Senate postponed action on several post office and foreign affairs matters including Bristow and Bonaparte reports, while the House adjourned to January 4 1904 and acted on a post office inquiry resolution. Debates covered tariff duties, Cuban reciprocity, and Panama resolutions with Roosevelts administration noted. other items included naturalization, cotton tax refunds, and river and harbor duties in the Philippines.
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade reports improved overall activity with better holiday goods demand, higher building permits in November, heavy railway tonnage, and rising pig iron demand. Cotton and fuel products lag, while iron and steel prices stabilize. Cotton goods advance, dry goods and gloves show strong spring orders, and retail trade overall advances. grain and live stock show declines from prior year. International Mercantile Agency items note Philadelphia wool setback but good 1904 prospects. railways struggle for motive power. rail and steel inquiries surge in Chicago.
Regional price ranges across major markets for cattle hogs sheep and grains including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York with values in dollars and cents and item categories such as wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs and livestock grades. Leads list multiple city figures showing shipping rates and quality tiers.
Report of Carrie Nation show trouble in Pennsylvania mining regions with effects felt in York. Roosevelt and Ware to speak on Gettysburg battlefield Memorial Day May 30, 1904. A farmer, A Baumgartner, eight miles west of Newton Kansas, killed by Santa Fe train near Burton. John Nelson died after dynamite blast at a railroad camp near Oklahoma City Territory. John Morris fatally injured in same explosion.
A Philadelphia Bulletin recipe roundup detailing marshmallows soft caramels peppermint sticks creamed walnuts and pecan candy. It covers gum tragacanth marshmallow cream cream of dates prunes cherries and maple creams with measurements heating times and cooling steps.
Prof Schweitzer of the State University of Missouri warns against alum and soluble aluminous salts in baking powders as dangerous to health. Medical texts note alum delays digestion irritates the digestive tract and can cause constipation and nervous effects. Fourteen grains have killed a child and larger doses have fatally harmed adults. No drug so potent can safely be used in food.
The article discusses the high value and loss risks of wild animals in captivity, noting lions and tigers as costly to replace and various species with price ranges. It emphasizes the agent in charge must master animal ailments, behavior, and display dominance to control and transport them safely.
Washington Star notes a quip from Senator Sorghum on time versus money. He replies that it is easier to make up lost time than lost money. The remark reflects concerns about efficiency in official duties and personal management.
A dialogue reveals a bachelor proposing and marrying last week out of exhaustion with solitude. The Benedict confirms the marriage saying she grew tired of living alone, while the bachelor offers his sympathy as a gift.
A witty exchange unfolds as Rapleigh questions why Miss Caustique gives her little brother kisses. The escalator replies it’s because there’s no man around to take them. The playful banter reflects lighthearted social teasing between characters.
Reported items from Indiana communities cover injuries and accidents including Mrs. McEntee’s fall in Muncie and Mrs. Strote’s gasoline explosion near Manila. farm incidents in Rushville and Hammond. a long serving G A R commander, and a range of local business, legal, and educational notes across Shelby and Warren counties.
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