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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
10
Cartoonist Charles Nelan delivers a letter to Governor Pennypacker accusing the governor of libel for labeling him an outcast and vagabond in a libel bill debate. Nelan threatens suit within five days unless a retraction and apology are made. Berlin papers critique Pennsylvania press censorship as unsuitable for a free America.
Turkish authorities report Armenian revolutionist bands from Russia in Bayazid and Sasun signaling revived committe action. They may seek to exploit the Macedonian crisis to press Armenian claims. Turkish troops moved into Ipek Albania. fierce fighting at Peretsh Sfahiani and Babak left many dead or wounded on both sides.
Chicago May 18 Two track records fell at Worth Dick Bernard lowered the Worth mark for 4 5 furlongs to .54 2 5 in the third race Gin Spray cut three fifths of a second from Worths one mile strait and a half in 2 35 The Powers handicap 3000 added one mile and one eighth yielding a neck win for Nitrate with Little Scout Huzzah Life Scout and Au Revoir among favorites 2 to 1 Nitrate coupled with The Lady was second choice at 2 to 1.
In South Norwalk Connecticut on May 13 Hugh Knox son of the US Attorney General Walbridge Taft governor of the Philippines John F E Larney Lawrence White were discharged after being found not to participate in an assault while trying to separate combatants. The cases against Taft and White were continued.
Detective Carey of New York arrives in Chicago to probe the Umbria internal machine mystery. G Russell, claimed inventor, reportedly never lived in Chicago and notes no fuse cap to trigger dynamite. The French note about the Naroma sinkings is challenged.
The International Brotherhood Papermakers adjourned in Erie Pennsylvania on May 16. George Mackay of Watertown New York was elected president Frank Mace of Neenah Wisconsin vice president and Peter Wynn of Appleton Wisconsin named delegate to the American Federation.
London May 18 The Introduction to the story of the American cup races of 1903 closes as Shamrocks are docked for dismantling An expert analysis of the challengers work during trials declares Shamrock III the best challenger ever built and faster in various wind conditions than Shamrock I by up to a minute per mile in fresh weather and about half a minute in moderate breeze
Count Cassini says reports of Russia unrest are exaggerated. He notes drastic measures by the government to prevent further troubles and orders governors to enforce peace, with accountability for provincial security. He adds the guilty will be punished fully under the law.
The American Cotton Manufacturers association telegrams Secretary Hay praising the firm and statesmanlike stance for protecting U S commercial interests and open door policy in China. They warn cotton manufacturing would suffer under a weaker policy.
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission an answer to William Wrigley Sr Co of Chicago challenging increased freight rates and a southern classification amendment. The railroad denies unjust charges, citing higher costs for material and labor to justify advances.
The presidential party enters Yosemite Valley with the president taking a private trail at Chinquapin thirteen miles from the main route. Ninth United States Cavalry colored troops break a snow filled trail ahead. Public access to the traveled route is restricted to keep the outing private.
The Minnesota conference of the Swedish Augustana Lutheran Synod voted to remove Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter and to extend the fund-raising period for a $250 000 guaranty for another year. Also notes a bank cashier shortage case in Southport and a labor unions arbitration proposal in Omaha.
Senator Bates says only two individuals opposed rural carrier Allgood in Gallatin Tennessee. Payne notes Tulloch’s charges largely concern Porto Rico service and offer no substantiating documents. Inspector Conger report due next week to inform department conclusions.
Ellen M. Stone filed a letter with the state department demanding damages from the Turkish government for outrages while she was held prisoner in the Turkish empire. She did not specify an amount and no prior government-Turkey correspondence suggested such a claim.
New York reports that T. H. Harriman arrived amid a slight appendicitis attack but received ample attention. He said he expects to sail for Europe on the 26th, while his physician confirms only a very mild case and no operation is needed.
The ad claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and digestion disorders, restores nutrition, and regains lost flesh. A Syracuse woman testifies to relief after nine bottles and other pills, praising improved health and recommending the medicines. The promotion offers The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail for 21 stamps.
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