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Jackson Herald

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Jackson, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

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3

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Berlin reports a European powers accord shaping Med policy France to free Morocco, Italy to gain Tripoli, Britain to recognize and strengthen the Egyptian protectorate. Spain concedes, Germany to receive open door privileges. A Morocco protectorate is canvassed with France and Britain reportedly aligned to the plan amid trade and naval considerations.

France Neve Freeland Morocco Italy Tripoli Tanion Berlin Matt Gays Europe Mediterranean Beypt Spain Germany Prana M. Jaures Peveluw Paris Madlelaime Franey and Bagnod Kalwaris Britain Pei Bertaly

Clothing clues in Po McCann murder case found near quarry

Believed remnants of the late James Po McCann’s clothing were located Tuesday afternoon about three quarters of a mile from the Bonfils Station quarry where the body was discovered. Items include a coat, white shirt, undershirt, a gold collar pin with initials, a gold stud, and a cuff button. Police are pursuing a cloth fragment tied to a possible burcueh, hampered by prior searches.

Louie James Po McCann Bonfils Station Phil

Forgery and Peace Congress Notes Feature Missouri Figures

Mr Joseph and Mo Gaten E Bishop face two year terms for forgery in an event tied to a wider report from Missouri. Dr Gaten Bishop, founder of the first medical college in Chile city, is mentioned as a prominent deceased figure with a $50,000 inheritance. A peace congress invitation from Philadelphia preacher Matthew Anderson to meet in St. Louis is noted, with support from Anderson for aiding the persecuted negro race in the Southern states.

Joseph Gaten Teta Oa Tate Dr. Gaten Chih City Luttas Peace Congress St. Louis Bowen France Matthew Anderson Philadelphia

Obituary Declares Joseph McCord a Noted Leader in Westland

Joseph McCord died Thursday night at Me fone on Clay Street. He was known as a controlling tutor in Saree bush enterprises and a prominent figure in Western Citizen affairs. He held several positions and was widely regarded in local business circles.

Joseph James McCord Clay Street Lichen Wien

Peoria Seeks Jury for Joni McCrea Case Amid Turmoil

In Peoria, securing a jury for the Joni McCrea murder trial faces heavy public pressure. By Wednesday noon only four jurors were chosen after exhausting the regular panel and a special venue in Jo men A third venire has been ordered. Jefferson Davis’s condition shows improvement. Buffalo reports physicians announcing improvement in Mrs. Jefferson Davis’s condition Sunday night amid friends and relatives expressing relief.

Peoria Joni McCrea Murphy OxMietlog Jo Men Buffalo Jefferson Davie

Mutiny at Wis mummer fries Sinitay near Crystal Lake

Abe Langdon, about 45, died of apoplesy after a mutiny incident at Armour and Gir facility near Crystal Lake Wisconsin. Police report unclear on exact details.

Chicago Cof Langdon Aerytory of Armour & Gir Wis Mummer Fries Sinitay Allernin Crystal Lake Abe Langdon

Fort Leavenworth Eyes Noted Western Library Plan

The Quartermaster General reviews proposals for a guest library at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Vians have been made and if adopted the post would boast one of the best libraries in the West.

Washington Quartermaster General Fort Leavenworth Kas

Wellington Fire Destroys Block of South Raven Businesses

A Friday fire in Wellington Kansas leveled an entire block of South Raven business houses. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary in origin, with losses estimated at 76000 dollars. Local fire crews fought the flames through the early hours, and no injuries were reported.

Wellington Kas South Raven Here

Death Penalty for Curtis Jett in Jackson murder trial

Curtis Jett was found guilty of murdering Town Marshal Cockrill in Jackson, Kentucky on July 21, 1902, with the jury sentencing him to death. Foreman Elijah McKinney led the panel. Jett’s brother showed distress as the verdict was read and Jett was remanded to sheriff custody awaiting appeal proceedings.

Cynthiana Ine Mays Curtis Jett Cockrill Jackson Jet Girller Curtie Jett Nuriler J Th Maren Thomas White Planton

Court hearing set in Ky tax case on Jodeo Blanton filing

Cynthiann and Ry Cittis Jeter appeared Friday as Judge Osferne reviewed actions in a case involving James Cockrill in Jackson Ky. The court ordered a plea, while Blanton filed papers outlining steps for a trial preparatory to appeal to the Court of Appeals in Frankfort.

Cynthiann Tudee James Cockrill Jackson Dudge Osferne Taxinkton Jodeo Blanton Cone of Appeals Frank

Lander James Keller Hanged Friday Morning in State Jail Yard

James Keller, alias Lander, convicted of the murder of William Warren, was hanged in the state jail yard Friday morning. He spent his final night singing, telling stories, and pacing as crowds gathered for the first known hanging in the state in years.

Quarantine Established for Fever in Mexico

Dr Alexander of the Marine Hospital announced a federal quarantine in Paso, Texas, due to yellow fever spread in Mexico. All perishable goods from the fever district will be held and guarded at the quarantine section.

Paso Tex Mexico Alexander Marine Hospital

Guthrie Men Arrested on Fraud Indictments at Election

Guthrie Ohio residents C Worrall and Howard Parker of Hobart were arrested on indictments charging fraud at a vote on water works and sewer system construction. Worrall alleged as inspector and Parker as judge. ballots allegedly substituted fraudulently for the election.

Guthrie Ohio C. Worrall Howard Parker Hobart Worrall Parker

Minnesota opens retirement on Chippewa lands chosen date

Washington announces General Land Office Commissioner Richardson set November on a Thursday morning as the opening date for retirement of about three quarters of a million acres of cooled Chippewa lands in Minnesota recently segregated from the reservation’s effor.

Washington Richardson General Land Office Minnesota

Land Sale Initiated Under New Act at Kilitaee County

A large scale land sale process has completed steps under the new land act. The auction concerns tenants in Athyani Maynooth diatribe in Kilitaee. Tenants are offered 25% of the pure chase value. The total transaction sums to 6250 dollars.

Hin Ectate Athyani Maynooth Kilitaee

Grand Jury Indicts George Johnston for Della Johnston Murder

In Eminence on a nine day old season, the Grand Jury indicted George Johnston for the murder of his young wife Della Johnston at Winona. Jone Lhower and Hiwhthowdes were examined. Trial is set for March.

Birch Tree Eminence Wedtnesday George Johnston Della Johnston Iver Winona Jone Lhower

Cairo CarniVal Queen Crowned in Local Contest

Cairo locals hailed Miva Margaret Steegala as queen of the Cairo carnival after a close contest crowned her winner. Daughter of Jun ree and dowepl Steacdla, she drew strong support from residents and community groups.

Cairo Miva Margaret Steegala Jun Ree Dowepl

Duel at Biarrite Ends with Armadiit Wounded Twice

The contest occurred on the country plain near Biarrite between Count Areos of Claviio and the Marque of Armadiit. Armadiit was wounded in the forearm on three occasions during the fight.

Pallas Biarrite Areos Claviio Armadiit

School of Mines and Metallurgy opens with strong enroll

Rolla Missouri reports the thirty third opening of the School of Mines and Metallurgy with 150 students enrolled on the first day. Enrollment up 20 percent from last year’s record intake, marking the largest start in the school’s history.

Rolla, Moo School of Mines and Metallurgy Tools

Pope names Mer Giuseppe Wilpert as secretary of state

In Rome the Qosservatore Romano reports the Pope has selected Mer Giuseppe Wilpert, the apostolic prothonotary, to serve as secretary of state, outlining the official church appointment.

Rome The Qosservatore Romano Vatican Mer Giuseppe Wilpert Apostolic Prothonotary

Laredo Yellow Fever Cases Rise Amid Quarantine Measures

Yellow fever increases in Laredo Texas with two deaths and two new cases reported by Sunday. Dr. Guiteras reports twelve confirmed cases while residents flee toward northern Texas and southward. Quarantine tightens around Laredo and points south, with border Nuevo Laredo’s situation unchanged and a Mexican fever expert optimistic about control efforts.

Laredo Tex Guiteras Jian Cortinas Homerwon Webb County Texas Shotei City of Polnta South State of United States Nuevo Laredo Marian Trevino

Electric whip for horses described in historic weapon section

A deview termed an ole Irfe horsewhip is mounted in a front battery system of a vehicle. Copper plates on the harness saddle, with a lever linked to the battery, allow the driver to deliver a single shock or a sequence of shocks at will.

Boy Murderer Gets Forty Years

Greenville jurors verdicts 40 years in penitentiary for Charles Ethridge in the November shooting of Julia Kesner at the Porcahon tar hotel. The 1 year old Exbridge watched the trial as lawyers await any motion for a new trial. Ethridge, employed by Kew, shot Kesner after a reprimand at the hotel, then fired from a neighbor’s shotgun at Springer's drug store, Kesner dying moments later.

Greenville Til Charles Ethridge Julia Kesner Porcahontar Exbridge Aljog Ethridge Kew Kesner Young Ethridge Springer

Citizen Falls During Fight With Fire in Winslow

A defective fire caused a blaze in Winslow Pike County late Friday. Firefighters used bucket brigades as buildings including the Post Office Coopers Saplement store and several others were destroyed. Jonel Willard collapsed from a heart attack while fighting flames. two of his children were overcome by heat and are seriously ill. Several citizens were prostrated by heat. Edward and Fred Willard were badly burned. Carrie Thoms and Dora Thomas also sustained burns but are expected to recover. Winslow lies on the Southern Railroad a few miles west of Huntingboro and is described as booming despite the disaster.

Winslow Huntingbore Edward Fred Willard Carrie Thoms Dora Thomas

Havana Gazette Details Tax Collection Regulations for 75 Million Loan

The Gazette publishes regulations on tax collection and administration for the 75 million loan. Taxpayers must keep special books and monthly accounts. Those with taxable articles on hand have 60 days to affix stamps under penalty of fines and inspection.

Havana Tuesaday

Ohio marble dealers end open slope era strike settles

Cinclunetl Ohio reports the National Marble Dealer Association terminates its open slope system. Shops reopen to both union and nonunion workers, with 12 men missing from the turnout, but no strike occurred.

Cinclunetl Ohio National Marble Dealer Associaion

Prison Twine Factory Contract Let in Missouri

Jefferson City prison inspectors awarded the binder twine factory contract at the State Penitentiary to Dan Lopp of Jefferson City. The 150 by 50 foot brick building will be two stories high and cost about unknown figures, with construction to proceed promptly.

Jefferson City Wednewlay State Penitentiary Dan Lopp

Kansas City Votes Heavy Bond Issue

Kansas City Missouri voters in a special election Tuesday approved about 2,175.00 in bonds for waterworks improvement, parks, market house and City Hospital. Early incomplete returns show wide margins, with rounds carried by more than two to one.

Kansas City Teaah

Grain elevator fire harms Eldorado mill injures 200 bushels

Fire at Eldorado Maryland? grain elevator belonging to Shelton Warren and crew Wer Hardy burned Thursday night. The elevator contained about 200 bushels of wheat. The damaged facility disrupted local grain handling and caused losses for the owners.

Eldorado, AL Shelton & Warren Wer & Hardy

Georgia Cotton Crop Report for This Season

Georgia's cotton crop is estimated at 1,074,000 bales for the current season, down from 1,470,000 last year. The figure, based on September reports compiled by the State Commission of Agriculture, reflects the statewide climate impact.

Atlanta Georgia

Dismissal of Midshipman Fry from Naval Academy

Washington report states Midshipman H. C. Fry was dismissed from the United States Naval Academy for continued infractions of academy regulations. The action marks the end of Fry’s tenure at Annapolis and follows disciplinary procedures within the institution.

Naval Academy Washington H. C. Fry

Cornerstone laid at new Southern Methodist Church in Columbia

Columbia Missouri reports the cornerstone ceremony for a new Southern Methodist Church under construction. The project, expected to be finished this winter, carries an estimated cost of to 60,000 dollars.

Colwntia Methodiat

Fire destroys Ayreshire block with $60,000 property loss

Des Moines Indiana reports a blazing early Wednesday destroying an entire Ayreshire block. The fire razed multiple structures including properties valued at sixty thousand dollars or more, with crews battling the flames through the night. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the cause.

Des Moines Ayreshire

Train Robbery Delivers Heist on Burlington No. 41 Near St Joseph

Four masked men robbed Burlington’s No 41 passenger train near St Joseph Missouri dynamite blew open the safe but yielded no loot as the train headed toward Denver. Conductor Harvey alerted authorities after the hold up with a large police response and a governor offered reward.

Joeph Burtington Missouri River Savannah EB. Harvey August Lewis Denver t @teading camp Burlington Ja Lewis Weataphen Harvey Ots

Reward for Foul Play Near Burlington Train Hold Up

In St. Joseph Missouri the Durlington Railroad Company and the Adally Express Company Woodooeding offer 64000 dollars for the apprehension and conviction of the designed robbers who stopped a Burlington train miles north of the city Tuesday night.

Jefferson City Donkery Turlington St. Joseph Durlington Railroad Company Adally Express Company Woodooeding Foun Tees Burlington

Weston merchant reported missing after bank cash draw

Al J P Stephens of Weston drew 8475 from a Fairbury bank on Saturday and started home but never reached Weston. A stranger drove a buggy with Stephens’ horse in haste to a burn and asked for care of the horse. Stephens later disappeared, horse later found with the stranger. Search parties and the sheriff probe the mystery as Stephens reportedly carried nearly 1 with him.

Fairbury J.P. Stephens Weston Avery Burn Teria Mr. Stephens Jim Thin County Stephena

Crandall Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement in Rock Island Case

Walter Crandall of Bloomington Illinois admitted four indictments for stealing twelve thousand dollars from the Modern Woodmen while serving as clerk at the Rock Island head office. He faced an indeterminate penitentiary sentence after drawing dummy claims. The mortuary department declined to prosecute Crandall when the bond issue arose and the state attorney proceeded with the case.

Bloomington Walter Cranstatl Rock Island Mortuary Department The Onder Crandall Bonda

Freight wreck near Norwich explodes shattering homes

In Norwich on the Baltimore and Ohio line 15 miles east of town two old tank cars collided and exploded Wednesday afternoon. A blast sent a sheet of flame 100 feet high, fire consumed four houses along the track, occupants escaped with little more than the clothes on their backs.

Zanonville, O. In & Freight Norwich Baltimore and Ohio Here

London cabinet appointments still unannounced

London reports none of the expected cabinet appointments have been confirmed yet. Lord Milner is said to have been offered a cabinet portfolio, while Mr. George Wyndham, Ireland’s chief secretary, tours Connaught and plans to keep his current post rather than choosing a new one. Announcements may come after several days.

London Nothng Lord Milner George Wyndham Ireland Connmagh

Drought Devastates Lexington Crops and Livelihoods

A Central Kentucky drought devastates Lexington area crops including tobacco corn and hemp. The prolonged dry spell costs thousands in damages and inflicts widespread hardship on residents and livestock.

Kentucky Lexington

Whitehall dedicates new Christian church building

The new Christian church of Whitehall was dedicated Sunday. The imposing brick structure features a white trimmed exterior and marks a major addition to the town’s religious landscape.

Whitehall, Ul New Christian Church of Whitehall

Missouri Illinois canal case hearings feature pollution claims

Attorney James Todd signals plans to prove Missouri polluted its water more than Chicago. Sanitary district testers Quinlan and Burke testified they collected May samples from the Kaw and Missouri rivers above and below Kansas City and found sewer outlets. Professor Long described historical samples showing improvements but new canal drainage revealed more contaminants.

Chicago John H. Long James Todd Missouri Tts James M. Quinlan Thomas Burke Sanitary District of Chicago Iast Kaw Long Atrimenies Kansas City Jeffrion Misunuri Lone Girafion

Nashville sees new electric railway route announced

John Ro Mercy states a Cincinnati company backs the plan now to build an electric railway from Mount Vernon Illinois through Drivers Thayd Irvington Minden Okanville Venedy New Memphis Mascoutah to Belleville with a northern branch from Irvington. Mercy expects about 90 days to begin construction and offers a line to the World’s Fair for interested riders.

Nashville John Ro Mercy Hewits Te Rae Maunle Delleville St Seals Mount Vernon Thayd Irvington Minden Okanville Venedy New Memphis Mascoutah Belleville Preatient Mercy

Altoona Mine War Looms Over New 812 Million Combiner

In Altoona Pennsylvania the 15,000 workers of the Pennsylvania Can and Coke Company face potential protracted labor conflict as Patrick Gilday of United Mine Workers District No.2 warns the 812 million dollar combine formed by JL Mitchell Interccare and Big Webster Coal and Coke to meet wage scale provisions for 15,40 minors slated to be called on October.

Altoona Pennsylvania Can and Coke JL. Mitchell Interccare Big Webster Coal and Coke Company Patrick Gilday United Mine Workers of America

Meeting of Negroes in Atlanta Urges Africa Settlement

In Atlanta a Sunday gathering led by Bishop Feary Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal Church declared racial separation as the only solution to the race problem. Turner urged offering opportunities for African settlement by Africans in Africa, addressing movement before 4 MAS at a city address.

Atlanta Feary Turner Afetean Methodist Episconal Church

Balloon Journey: Paris to Hull Sets Record Tally

A balloon flight from Paris to Hull in 17 hours and 45 minutes completed on Sunday. London, De la Vaulx and Count Outremont achieved the feat, claiming it as the final successful crossing from France to England.

London de la Vaulx Count Outremont Hull Yorkshire Paris France England

Governor Pardee Issues Rendition Warrant for Leo Spivey

Sacramento California Governor Pardee signed a warrant of rendition on the Missouri governor's request to extradite Leo Spivey charged with murder in Pemroe County Missouri. Spivey is currently in custody at Frisco.

Sacramento Cal Pardee Missouri Leo Spivey Pemroe County Spivey Frisco

Bedford Stone Cutters Strike Over Charter Orders

In Bedford Indiana the district stone cutters walked out on Thursday following orders from St. Louis to quit or surrender their charter. The action disrupts local masonry work as union members protest centralized control and seek preserved bargaining power.

Bedford Ind Bedford District St. Louis

Grant family donates homestead for city hospital plan

Brigadier General Frederick D Grant and siblings have given the Grant homestead in Galena to city authorities. They expect it to be converted into a hospital. In Mattoon, fifty boiler makers and helpers walked out at 9 am Tuesday, a general strike across the Big Four shops.

Galena Frederick D Grant Grant Mattoon

Ark of the Covenant Figures in Israelite Religion

The article discusses the Ark of the Covenant as a sacred symbol in Hebrew religion, its contents the two tablets of the law, and its journey from Shiloh to Kirjath-jearim. It recounts the danger of mishandling the ark, the incident with Uzzah, and King David bringing the ark to Jerusalem, emphasizing the ark as divine presence and national unifier.

Israel Kirjuth Palestine Deerbreia Bhyloh Jerusalem Hethal Joel Bomeuel Shih Shieh Phat Abichett Kirdath-jeacin Denael Ark Helinton Mieed Catala Pasid Ain Ain Woitengton Utei Kotwth Ander Leson Wettgion Mt. Tan David Navid Ciy David Wingladinows

Every Day Heroes in Private Life Sermon

Brooklyn clergyman Rev Charlen Goodell says ages and lives furnish opportunity for heroism and that the greatest displays of heroism are in private life where individuals conquer misfortune with steady resolve, surpassing battlefield feats.

Charlen Goodell Brooklyn

Good Thoughts and Good Looks

A reflective note on how faces reveal inner character. Whether old or young, a kind soul shines through, and good thoughts are the secret of true beauty. The piece suggests happiness, peace, and purity appear in a face with an unmistakable soul light.

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