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Newspaper

Iowa Citizen

Location

Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1903

Page

4

President Roosevelts Sunday in St Augustine and Jacksonville

President Roosevelt began his Alabama tour after a tranquil morning in St Augustine where he attended Presbyterian Memorial Church. He then bathed in salt water at Fort Marion and later spoke at Fort Marion and the negro Baptist academy in Jacksonville before returning to St Augustine.

St Augustine Fla Roosevelt Alabama St. Augustine Mobile Presbyterian Memorial Church James Coffin Stout Ioncheon Loeb Sur- Zeon Rixer John Mellhenny John Greenway Fort Marion Anastasia Br. Augustine United States Ponce de Leon Board of Trade Ward Jacksonville Board of Trade Auditorim Negro Baptist Academy Teddy

Interference Acknowledged to Aid Concerned Peoples

The speaker asserts interference may be necessary to benefit involved peoples. They admit occasional unavoidable intrusions due to duty, warning that abstaining could invite other powers to act, which would be regrettable from multiple viewpoints.

Deadly Great Lakes Storm Raises Toll and Losses

Reports from Chicago and Ludington describe a storm on the Great Lakes lasting about thirty six hours. Death toll rises to twenty one with forty two vessels lost or damaged. Survivors from the schooner J Y Jones reach Ludington. two crewmen drown. The Progress arrives in port after four days adrift. a body is found in a fish net near Lorain. Seven drown in a Delaware River launch collision near Bevery.

Chicago Great Lakes Ludington Mich J. Y. Jones Lake Michigan Wiliam Thomas Ever Qilsen Louis Fredreksen Jagob Fredreksen Hans M. Hansen Olaf Gunderson Jones Traverse Bay Midway Mfilwaukee Thoms Olsson Peter Kilty Pere Marquette Milwaukee Cleveland Corrigan Progress Thomas J. Brady Detroit John Maxwell Buffalo Evrergeer Ashland Roo Fox Sheldon Lora Lorain Delaware Bevery Philadelphia Bristol

Taft Blasts Socialism in Ohio Campaign Speech

Secretary of War Taft opened his Ohio campaign in Akron denouncing the new Democracy and Cox as a foe of reform. He warned of government and municipal ownership under democracy and urged a vote to curb socialist influences this fall. Senators Dick and Representative Thomas congratulated Taft after the remarks.

Akron. G Taft Ohio New Democracy Bryan Democratic Party Trian George B. Cox Cox Machine Cincinnati Republican State Executive Committee Representative Thomas Niles Roi Cox

President discusses Panama Canal and western hemisphere duties

The Jacksonville Board of Trade hearing highlights the Panama Canal as a world duty for the United States. The president warns against timid opposition and emphasizes bolstering the navy and strategic positions to safeguard Caribbean interests and canal access.

Jacksonville Caribbean Sea United States Insular

Michigan Beet Growers Improve Yields and Harvests

Bar City Michigan October 28 Farmers in Michigan report better sugar beet quality and larger harvests. They attribute gains to mastery of cultivation and contracting practices that limit acreage to manageable levels. The German American factory notes 2.24 contractors growing about 7 000 acres, urging similar restraint to boost factory viability.

Bar City Mich Michigan

Woman Held as a Brute in Fort Scott Murder Case

Fort Scott Kansas October 23 Mrs Belle Riggin held without bail for the murder of her six year old stepson Herbert Riggin The father George F Riggin discharged testimony indicating no direct implic ation in mistreatment Three physicians testified the child died from lack of nourishment bruises and wasting organs Narration labels the act as drunken brute. Spring Valley Illinois October 25 Jobo Sednick a farmer drunk beat his wife and burned the house. baby perished and two other children injured Mrs Sednick gravely hurt possibly dying

Fort Scott Kan Belle Riggin Herbert Riggsin Geo. F. Riggin Bar Spring Valley Jobo Sednick Ibis Cella Sednick

WHI Result in Six Deaths at Elmira Crossing

Two Polish trackmen were killed and six fatally injured when a locomotive rolled down an embankment at a creek crossing near Elmira Michigan. A temporary bridge failed under the locomotive and the engine crew escaped by jumping. Glass factory in Dun Kirk adds three workers boosting weekly payroll to $3,000. Utica printers end strike after employers concede to eight hour day starting January 1.

Elmira Mich Boyne City, Garlord and Alpena Portland Ind Dunkirk Glass Company Dunkirk Utica Utica. N

Governor Labellette Criticizes Railroads in Wisconsin Speech

Lafollcite wakes kin up as Mount Pleasant audience hears Governor Labellette of Wisconsin speak three hours against political carripien. He rails at congressional actions in the lands of the railroads and urges reform.

Mount Pleasant Mich Labellette Wisconsin Normal College Carripien

Uncle Sam Cracks Down On Damaged Queenstown China

In Bloomington on Oct 23 a shipment of decorative dinnerware was shattered after government officials found the designs too vague for U S consumers. Br Wallace chief examiner from Chicago ordered the entire stock broken. In Constantinople the Porte protested foreign financial interference in Turkey, seeking end to power meddling.

Uncle Sam Bloomington Teoria Queenstvare BR. Wallace United States Turkey Constantinople The Porte Baron von Galice Uskub

Wincie Delegates Appointed

Springfield Ill October 23 Governor Deneen appoints Mrs Sarah Wranklin and Mrs M Holland of Chiesgro as delegates to the National Prison Congress in Lincoln Nebraska from October 21 to 36.

Wincie Springfield Deneen Sarah Wranklin M. Holland Chiesgro National Prison Congress Lincoln Neh

Rebels threaten operations in Cotabato campaign

In Mindanao Cotabato area insurgents threaten intensified actions to capture and kill officials and civilians allied with the government. The report from Manila dated October 23 notes the hostile move as the Cotabato rebels push a harsh campaign against friendly forces.

Manila Cotabato Calles Mindanag

Tawney Reconsidered on Arizona New Mexico Statehood

Kansas City dispatch quotes Representative Tawney of Minnesota amid a western study tour. He says conditions are not ripe for admitting Arizona or New Mexico, urges ceasing statehood agitation for now, and notes many congress members would not support joint statehood if they could visit Arizona. He adds his next vote will align with Arizona’s approval.

Kansas City Lawnes Minnesota Arizona New Mexico Prescott, A. T Tawney Congress

Folk declines Gotham speak due to official duties

Gov Joseph W Folk telegram urges regret at inability to attend a New York City invitation tied to Jerome for re election. He cites demanding official duties and pre scheduled engagements. Separate items note Consul Davilson denying a purity conference claim and Beloit pioneer teacher Sereno Mer Till death plus Hazelton miners returning to work.

Folk Gotham Jefferson Cir Joseph W. Folk New York City Beloit Wis Sereno T. Mer- Till Beloi Beloit College Wisconsin

Empirewide thanksgiving for peace observed in St Petersburg

Service of thanksgiving was held in all churches across the empire to mark the conclusion of peace. The emperors rescript was read at court and a festival mass took place in Kazan cathedral in St. Petersburg with ministers and other high officials in attendance.

St. Petersburg Empire Kazan

Leishman Protests Retrial of Vartanian in Constantinople

United States minister Leishman has sent a note to the Porte protesting the retrial of Ghirkis Vartanian. The protest concerns assurances that judicial proceedings would be suspended pending settlement of the question of principle arising from Vartanian’s claim to U.S. protection.

Leishman Constantinople Get United States Porte Ghirkis Vartanian Arsin

No Special Privilege for Chicago Milwaukee Trade Rates

Milwaukee announces new policy granting all regular outside exchanges including St. Louis Kansas City Minneapolis and Duluth a one sixteenth rate of commission on trades negotiated through the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce. Previously only Chicago traders enjoyed this privilege.

Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis Kansas City Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce

Simpson Nearing Death After Bleeding Incident

Wichita Kans Oct 23 ex representative Jerry Simpson suffered severe hemorrhage and a lighter one earlier doctors fear he can live only a few more hours this is the third time within a week death has been near Simpson has revived briefly but remains critically ill.

Simpson Wichita Kan Jerry Simpson

Perry Belmont Controls Newport Herald Sale Report

Newport Newfoundland October 23 announcement silent on buyer for Newport Herald control stake. Rumor in newspaper circles pins Perry Belmont of New York as purchaser though not confirmed. In Wilimanti Connecticut October 23 John Dondero 27 died from injuries suffered in a Jewett City football game.

Perry Belmont Newport, N. L Newport Herald Samuel R. Honey New York Wilimanti, Conn John Dondero Jewett City

Hen eggs on Sunday fund drive stirs church row in Kentucky

In Bethel Kentucky the Cumberland Presbyterian church women vote to fund missions by using Sunday laid eggs from members hens. Debate over tainted Sunday money highlights concerns about fairness and Sabbath observance.

Herrodsburg Cunberland Presbyterian Church Bethel Presbytery

Would Kill Almost Any One In Poker Duel

Huntington West Virginia February 23 Colonel William Simmy a stock dealer collapsed dead in the Little Queen with rooms while playing poker. The stakes were high with hundreds of dollars in chips on the table. After drawing a card he fell back dead clutching a royal flush and a doctor said death resulted from excitement.

Huntington William Simmy Colonel Simms Roy Simms

Fire destroys Henry Noble’s Lexington home in arson probe

The house of Henry Noble a key state witness in Breathitt county assassination cases burned to the ground in Jackson Kentucky. Flames were seen on the outside of the house with indications pointing to arson.

Lexington Henry Noble Breathitt County Jackson

Jealous Husband Kills Wife in Tropkinsville Shooting

Charles Burros a colored man shot and killed his wife on a Vambroke street after aiming at her companion James. Police arrested Burrus.

Tropkinsville Charles Burros Vambroke James Burrus

Will Pay Out Dollar for Dollar in Denver Bank Closure

Denver October 23 The Western bank linked to the Denver Savings bank closure will pay out one dollar for each dollar deposited. The report comes from the depositors' committee inspecting the bank's affairs.

Denver The Western Bank Denver Savings Bank

Lenroot Declares Run for Wisconsin Governor

Madison reports Lenroot a Wisconsin legislative assembly leader and La Follette ally announces candidacy for governor. The move positions him as a prominent Republican figure in state politics.

Lenroot Madison Wis Wisconsin Legislative Assembly la Follette Wisconsin

Transfers of Real Estate for the Week to Oct 23

Security Abstract Co reports real estate transfers. Listings include Joseph Zikround to Joseph Turechek in section 15-81-7 for 1950 dollars and Augusta Krueger securing Lot 3, Block 7 in Waterman subdivision for 400 dollars. Other deeds involve Mill Eraction Iowa City and multiple lots, with prices from 50 to 5000 dollars.

Security Abstract Co L. C W. Clearman Joseph Zikround Joseph Turechek W. H. Krnege Augusta Krueger Rappe Waterman’s Henry Walker Edgar Eli Fountain Miller Matilda Miller Jacob Koenigheim Is 4 Block 47 Iowa City Nicholas Oakes Cloyes B. Wilson Oakes E. D. Murphy Guardian M. H Dan Ryan Puritan Boat Club Bernhard Banker S. A. Myers Elmer Bowman Patrick Dooley J. P. Mullin John Vreboticky John Vreboticky, Jr Michael Silver Lone Tree Live Stock Sale Pavilion Co Kirkpatrick Tone Trae Anna Novak Joseph Beyer Swisher Frank Krepelka Charlies Ebert Eaet Woods Towa City Annie L. Shabert Carrie F. Sargent Lovell Swisher A. E. Swisher Artem Lezner

DAR Convention to Meet Here Next October

The Daughters of the American Revolution Mississippi Valley convention will gather in the city in October next year. The event was secured at the last week’s Dubuque meeting. Mrs. C. W. A. Hill was elected state secretary, an honor for Iowa City.

Daughters of America Revolution of Mississippi Valley the Daughters of the American Revolution of the Dubuque Mre. C. W. A. Hill Iowa City

Funeral for Joseph Petsel in South Scott

The funeral for Joseph Petsel will be held at his home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Geo. Harding arrived from Montezuma Sn due to her father’s sudden death. Mrs. B. I Hotz shows improvement after illness. Miss Pearl V. Hedges visited the city. School No. 9 will dismiss Friday. Miss Mary Liska serves as teacher.

South Scott Joseph Petsel

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertised Medicine

A guaranteed cure for piles offers relief within six to eighteen days. The ad promises pain and bleeding relief from the first application and provides return money if it fails to cure any case, regardless of duration. It directs sending two-cent stamps to Paris Medicine Co. in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Socia Paris i Medicine Co St. Louis

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