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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
6
A Germantown physician accidentally discovers that rays from Einson antiseptic devices have pain killing and antiseptic effects. He treated a forearm wound by exposing it to the rays and reported immediate relief. The physician has since used the rays in other minor operations with apparent success.
A Preacher of a peculiar cult was shot dead in Wardell amid a disturbance. Neighbors reported a tense scene as authorities investigated the fatal incident and potential motives. The case drew heavy local attention with no immediate arrests.
The will of a St Paul resident leaves the estate to a daughter and grandchildren with various beneficiaries and guardians named. The document hints at a split of heirs and potential claims, with court involvement and references to related family disputes and property.
The report notes fertile gains and a few losses in trade with limited details. It mentions the deaths of conductors Gurgi Ardni in London and two suffocations at a Sharon blast furnace. A collision near South Norwalk leaves two dead and five injured.
The piece warns that Russia and Britain push Manchuria tensions, risking a twentieth century war. Japan strengthens Far East squadron as United States and Britain consider a joint protest. Pekin and St Petersburg respond amid naval posturing and diplomatic exchanges.
A Missourian presents a Davel telephone based religious service method. The article describes activation, transmission, and potential benefits of remote spiritual guidance via telecommunication.
Alice Cornelia Thaw marries the Earl of Yarmouth in Pittsburg, elevating her to Countess of Ysmnooth. The ceremony showcases wealth, ritual solemnity, and Protestant Episcopal prestige as English aristocracy links with Pittsburgh society. The Earl, about 33, has a noted spendthrift past and ties to a prominent iron-business fortune.
British and allied troops reported heavy losses as the Mad Mullah’s forces ambushed a large firing line. The engagement, described as a decisive setback for loyal native troops, followed an earlier clash near an camp where columns and supply trains were targeted and fires spread.
Rev J W Kimbrel of Madison Missouri launches telephone sermons to 1000 subscribers as weather and poor roads keep farm families from church attendance. The move spurs talk of telephonic preaching during bad weather and missionary use of the device.
The Leroy compress at Arcadig Louisiana burned with 1200 bales of cotton worth 25000 dollars insured for 18000. The Cameron and Camp sawmill at Sarun Texas burned with 75000 feet of lumber and a loss over 75000 dollars. James Stanley known as King of the Gypsies died near Haverhill Nass and left 25000 cash and a 15000 house to his widow and eight children.
The Illinois House special investigation panel finds no real evidence of attempts to influence Speaker Miller and condemns the gavel rule and a Chicago Inter editorial. Witnesses include Hinman reporters and state officials. committee urges end to gavel calls and press abuse.
The piece describes a German designed postcard common in foreign mail. It matches US card size and features two birds on the message side with a small whistle between them that emits a birdlike note when pressed.
Amid fierce opposition the Senate approves a Torrens land title amendment for Cook County executors and administrators to register estates under Torrens law. The measure aims to route all real estate through Probate Court, expanding registry coverage over time.
The report notes higher railway earnings with a 13.1 percent April gain and a 23.3 percent rise over 1901. Western crops show promise, winter wheat in the Southwest is fine, and European demand may boost U S wheat exports, signaling continued national prosperity.
Chicago cattle and hog quotes vary with cattle 83.00 to 5.10, hogs 5.50 to 7.15, sheep 4.00 to 5.50, wheat No 2 red 43 to 45c, corn No 2 43 to 44c, oats No 2 40 to 50c. Milwaukee New York Cincinnati Toledo and other markets report mixed ranges for grains and livestock with creamery eggs at 12 to 16c and butter around 90c.
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