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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
6
Chicago health department figures show women live longer than men, suggesting lower life insurance rates for women. Deaths favor females in recent years, with males consistently higher. The bulletin cites English life tables and Chicago data, noting a growing disparity in male deaths.
William E. Curtis reports the vast U S apple crop size and value, noting exports of 2 549 759 barrels to Britain and Germany plus other nations. Census 1900 lists 210 million commercial orchard trees, with a 40 percent rise since 1890 and a 175 4 million bushel yield in 1900. Counts by district show New York leading in trees and Michigan surpassing Missouri in apple output due to tree quality and cultivation.
The article recalls a prairie flood sweeping the Kansas and Missouri valleys, endangering Topeka and Kansas City with widespread loss. It cites $10,000,000 in farm damage, $1,000,000 for towns, and $2,000,000 for railroads, while noting most farms recover. towns suffer, stock drowned, and resilience is emphasized.
A track walker discovered a bomb on the Eads Bridge railway at St Louis. It is described as filled with a powerful explosive and placed to wreck a train in the Indian Territory area. Scorched town fire in Hobart ruins four blocks of business property with an estimated loss near 100000 dollars.
Cardinals in the conclave for Pope Leo’s successor entered a sixth ballot with no result. Smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel showed no decision, while crowds gathered at St. Peter’s to watch developments amid hopes for an agreement and delays.
Describes the papal conclave ballot process with cardinals positioned around altars and tables. Details include sealed voting papers, motto writings, two thirds vote requirement, and possible vote changes after initial tallies.
In Placerville California a posse led by Lieut Smith pursued convicts who escaped from Bolvear prison. Three militia members fell in the first volley, a siege followed as citizens joined the hunt. The battle drew a large surrounding force including Placerville militia.
A mass of fragmented items reports train deaths in Port Pocley and New York City, a fatal family murder in Syracuse, labor intrigue in Chicago, a fatal fan injury in Missouri, and volatile political commentary. Also noted are cardinals counts, a Louisville Coliseum plan, a lightning strike in Oklahoma, Kansas City coal prices, and a bid to host conventions.
Vienna surgeon Dr Adolph Lorenz renowned for his bloodless surgery rushes back from the American West as his wife falls gravely ill. He notes she is not only a devoted wife but his chief assistant and secretary aiding his clinical work and even helping in operations.
Denver merchants back a Citizens Alliance push to oust labor sympathizers amid a broad anti union campaign. The drive targets organizers and Socialist party members, threatening to cancel contracts with alliance members as workers face industry shutdowns and protests.
The Evansville riot reports condemn mob lawlessness and call for stern suppression. Editors argue bystanders and rioters share blame, urge authorities to vindicate the law, and note racial tensions and violence spreading beyond Evansville. Dr. H. H. Mclellaf found dead in Topeka.
The Weekly Review of Trade reports fewer strikes in the iron and steel sector and rising steel orders for next year. Foreign trade shows a weekly value gain, while woolen prices drop to preexisting levels. Public confidence fluctuates as speculation wanes and policy measures bolster circulation in preparation for autumn markets.
Across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo markets show cattle hogs sheep and grains with prices ranging. Chicago cattle 3.50 to 5.40 hogs 4.50 to 5.40 wheat 10 to 12 cents. Buffalo cattle 1.50 to 5.40 hogs 17 to 5.75.
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