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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
10
Mrs Guasie Lott of West Ems Ga bound her four children at an improvised altar and with a knife in hand prepared to kill her eldest son a seven year old until relatives intervened. Authorities charged lunacy and she will be sent to the Milledgeville State asylum after recent revival period concerns.
Mrs Nannie S Bryan prevented the St Louis Circuit Court from seizing $10,800 by carrying it on her person day and night. The money, proceeds of three notes of William S Bryan, had been awarded to Bryan Salt who later sold the notes and turned the funds over to his wife. A verdict against Bryan was rendered worthless, and a subsequent verdict against Mrs Bryan ordered payment, but the court noted money cannot be taken unless it is stolen, leaving officers powerless against Mrs Bryan.
Adams and Barber Oil Company of Cleveland filed voluntary bankruptcy in U S Court. Assets listed around 170000 dollars liabilities about 331000. The firm operated oil lands and wells in Ohio West Virginia and other states and held large property tracts. Decoration Day issue discussed by New York GAR encampment urging shift to last Sunday in May or first Sunday in June to curb sports holiday effects.
At the approach to Dud Bridge a collision between Pleas Central and Sug Pour milroads trains caused one man death and injuries to five people and thirteen horses. Emergency crews rushed to the scene along the line near St Temn.
An unidentified battleship collided with a vessel as a screener named Martha TO Thomas was rammed. The incident occurred near a bay when the opposing ship received nuclear tight protection. Authorities investigated the collision and ensuing damage.
The Modern Woodmen convention in Indianapolis approved a readjustment of rates by 215 to 166 adoption. The plan adds a graded increase from 35 to 100 percent. Lowell strike ends with 17,000 textile workers returning to work at former pay, about 1.3 million dollars in wages involved.
The Chicago, Michigan and Indiana Electric Railway Company of Benton Harbor with 3 million dollars capital filed articles of incorporation in Lansing to build an electric railway from Chicago to southwestern Michigan. The line runs from the Indiana line to Dowagiac, St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, Paw Paw with a Kalamazoo Allegan branch. Main line follows the lake shore to Chicago and 110 miles to Allegan.
A surge on the Madison Street bridge in Eau Claire Wisconsin collapsed the approach as a large carnival crowd watched illumination. Dozens were injured with six in critical condition and two feared dead. City aid rushed to the scene.
A Nagana palace statement outlines lease terms for U S naval coaling stations in Cuba. The United States will pay an annual $1,000 rental and supply food and provisions for residents duty free. It will prevent smuggling, prevent use as a base for traffic, and hold complete legal jurisdiction within occupied territories.
The historic Capeinnati residence where Buchanan Read wrote Sheridan's Ride sold for 12000 dollars. Purchaser Robert OBrien, a saloonkeeper, won against John Haviin the theatrical man. The inscription plate notes Read ownership and the estate funds were to satisfy legacy provisions in Angbd Campbells will.
Washington sources report conflicting advices on Panama Canal treaty ratification by Colombia. Officials remain unsure, but prevailing opinion in Colombia appears adverse to ratification.
Pat Donovan a Clinton Montana rancher and politician was fatally shot by three highwaymen. He killed a robber after being wounded and lay on the ground. The Jett Jury Disagrees reports inability to reach a verdict in the Jett-White case and is discharged prompting a new trial. Heppner Oregon is reported destroyed by a waterspout with 400 to 500 deaths. Miners and operators reach understanding ending a strike in the anthracite field.
William Hardee and three others escaped from Glasgow jail after killing a guard and beating two others. Hardee was shot dead in the Bad Lands, Sheriff Cosner’s posse member Charles Hill died later, and Fred McKinney fled. A mob seized Jack Brown from his cell and hanged him at the county courthouse window.
A Lake Erie and Western Railroad freight train on the Huron branch encountered a fire on a long trestle early morning. The engineer, fearing a bonfire by tramps, opened the throttle and drove through flames as the wooden trestle collapsed into the valley below.
A 6 year old boy from East St Louis was kidnapped and placed in a cage with animals by a showman identified as Sylvester Baker. The child escaped after lacking the required wild boy transformation and was found by a policeman. Baker was seized in Belleville amid fears of lynching.
J R Weihle of Binghamton NY sues John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers for 20000 dollars claiming the plaintiff supplied the mining group with the settlement plan for the 1902 anthracite strike. Weihle argues his ideas mirror President Roosevelt s strike committee actions.
The eastern half of the Skidmore block at Fifth and Minnesota streets in St Paul collapsed at night under heavy pressure. The F G Lesle Paper Company occupied the site and about $5000 in losses occurred with no injuries reported.
New York City saw ninety percent of building work halted since yards opened on Wednesday. The stoppage was ordered by the governing board of the building trades employers.
Striking hotel and restaurant employees in Chicago capitulated after a joint board through the Steam Power Council moved to seek peace by submitting all differences to arbitration.
Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was unanimously elected King of Servia at a joint session. He was informed at Geneva and telegrammed acceptance. Russia Italy and Austria formally recognized King Peter. A warning of punishment for conspirators who killed King Alexander sparks concern of possible outbreak if he is obeyed.
Jennie B. Stover a 16 year old Meriden High School student died from peritonitis linked to overexertion during basketball. She was a member of the champion girls team.
Will Van Benthuysen, longtime managing editor of the New York World, has died. He was a prominent figure in Chicago journalism, previously connected with the Chicago Tribune.
A head on clash of the Omaha Chicago United on the Illinois Central and two freight trains west of Raymond Iowa killed ten people. The same issue reports Union naming U S Grant as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Vice President next year at San Diego California.
Alabama man Sam Cliborn testified in El Paso that a Negro agency under Ianther Ellis brought him to Mapimi Mexico to join a cooperative colony. He said white owners ran cotton plantations and slaves were bought sold and forced to hard labor with no pay. He planned an escape with about fifty others but took nine years to carry it out.
Frank Hoover of Dunkirk Ohio committed suicide in Indianapolis by inhaling gas after a failed revolver attempt and a prior failed gas attempt at a Piqua hotel. His brother John Hoover and friends rode a special train to stop him but arrived too late. The gas hose remained in his mouth as the tragedy occurred.
The Milwaukee Wrecking Company plans a new lake search near Oscoda Michigan to recover cargoes from sunken vessels in Lake Huron. They chartered the tug Ehoemm and will sweep seven miles offshore, keeping details private but aiming to recover valuable cargos.
A cyclone of extreme violence devastates Hanoi Namdinh and Chai binh with many deaths and injuries to Europeans. Three trains overturned along the Hanoi Namdinh route.
The New York World quotes former President Cleveland saying he has no desire to re enter public life and has not communicated any wish for a fourth run. He states his aim is to live peacefully with his family and avoid politics, with no efforts by himself or others to nominate him anywhere.
In Jackson Kentucky the jury in the Jett White trial failed to reach a verdict for the third time and Judge Redwine discharged them. The case was transferred to Canthina Darricon County for a second trial. It was believed one juror favored conviction while others debated punishment. After another deadlock the jury was discharged around 10 oclock. Govt Beckham declined to comment on potential actions.
After a thorough trial in Criminal Court the jury acquitted Missy Kate Mason principal of an Indianapolis school of assault and battery for whipping a pupil. The judge urged strong support for teacher authority to maintain discipline and warned against undermining school order. The piece also notes education efforts by the Young Men's Christian Association and New York Teachers College expanding study and outdoor lab projects.
The Dun weekly trade review notes steady commodity prices and strong steel demand, with rail shipments rising 7.8 percent from prior year. It cites labor troubles delaying business and forecasts possible building resumption if settlements occur.
Chicago cattle range 3.00 to 5.25 dollars hogs 5.00 to 0.25 dollars sheep fair to prime 2.50 to 4.00 dollars wheat No 2 0.75 to 0.78 corn No 2 0.49 to 0.50 oats No 2 0.41 to 0.89 eggs 12 cents to 18 cents butter creamery 18 to 20 cents cattle and hog prices listed for Indianapolis St Louis Toledo Buffalo and New York markets with multiple grade notes across commodities
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