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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
3
Reports from July chronicle Pope Leo XIII in a rapidly sinking state with seizures and hallucinations. Doctors administer oxygen and stimulants as a restless night yields to weary daytime, while concerns grow over kidney function and overall decline.
Prof Wiley of the Agricultural Department will lead an eighteenth man study this fall on tobacco effects. The experiment tracks heart lungs and digestion from different tobacco forms including cigars pipes and chewing tobacco. Participants will abstain thirty days then receive controlled tobacco exposure with various forms and overall health effects observed.
In Binley England July 15, English experts claim the Krag-Jorgensen service rifle is superior to all others. Major Osley won the Brave competition with 99 points, G H Cook placed third with 97 using the Krag while rivals used first match rifles. Cook scored the highest at the opening stages, underscoring claimed superiority of the Krag over other service rifles.
A sensational arrest in Bloomington Illinois involves Maude Jardine a 17 year old daughter of Andrew Jardine charged with killing her sister Mabel two year old child Mrs and Mrs Andrew Jardine. Warrants are in preparation as authorities push for further sensational disclosures from the case.
Manila July 13 The Philippine commission will resume public debate on the opium bill July 15. The commission today cabled Washington a detailed review of Philippine conditions and strongly urged regulation of the opium traffic.
Sioux City and Chicago markets show hogs, cattle, and sheep as receipts vary. Prices range heavy hogs 5.25 to 5.60, cattle natives 3.84 to 4.40, western steers up to 4.40, stockers and feeders around 2.00 to 4.25, sheep and lambs from 3.00 to 5.10, with mixed bids across several regions including South Omaha and Kansas City.
Grain and provisions data show cash quotations with varied moves. Wheat No 2 red and No 3 spring around 76 to 78 cents, corn No 2 yellow near 60 to 62 cents, oats around 39 to 41 cents, flax feed about 98 cents, timothy reed at 4.40, clover contract grade 11.50 to 13.75, and pork provisions around 14 to 15 dollars. Butter markets eased while dairy lines showed slight gains. Minneapolis session lists wheat No 1 hard at 66 to 63 cents, No 1 northern around 64 to 66 cents, No 2 northern near 64 cents, yellow corn at 62 to 64 cents, and No 3 corn around 56 cents.
A Kansas City bound Missouri Pacific fast mail crashed into a stalled excursion train near Deadman Curve between Little Blue and Lee’s Summit. Three killed, fifty injured, most aboard the excursion train’s baggage car turned into a refreshment car. Dispatch notes crew failure to flag and stop, with repairs delaying the fast mail. Among the dead are Roy Swain and Winkleman of St Louis, plus an unknown man. many injuries to Kansas City negro passengers. Dead are taken to Lee’s Summit. wounded to Missouri Pacific hospital in Kansas City with expected recoveries.
Bluffton Indiana July 14 John Terrell a wealthy farmer near Petroleum killed his son in law Melvin Wolfe as Wolfe lay on an operating table for a leg amputation after being wounded by Terrell earlier. Terrell then fired both shotgun shells into Wolfe's head, drove away in a buggy, and held off a crowd and the sheriff's posse before being placed in jail.
In Denver on July 31 delegates from the Christian Endeavor Society Epworth League and Baptist Young People's Union consider a plan to amalgamate the three youth organizations to evangelize the world. Sunrise services drew thousands as district and local officers opened the conference with noted speakers offering guidance on resources and development.
Information from Washington confirms strong Russian moves to investigate and punish those linked to the Kishinev massacre. About 800 arrests and 350 remands, 450 cases to trial with 53 manslaughter indictments slated for September in Tir policiais.
In Bisley England on July 14 the National Rifle Association event opened with the Palta trophy team match. The United States led Britain at 900 and 1,000 yards as heat rose, eventually overtaking to claim the top score while Britain, Canada and others trailed.
July 13 Rome says the Pope shows signs of improvement through the day and attends Mass in the chapel adjoining his sick room. Dr Lapponi notes continued improvement could bring general health, with hopes of further progress by July 21. The pontiff rests several hours, receives heart and stimulant injections, and requests no close attendance by his physician and valet during Mass.
A five day battle near Barstow and Victorville pits 150 Japanese against 150 Mexicans employed by the Santa Fe railroad. Four men are dead and about fifty wounded as the company suspends operations on the line after an insult sparked the fighting. The clash followed a period of peaceful cooperation between the workers on the remote desert section.
Atlanta hosts the Baptist Young People's Union convention with a morning flag salutation led by Rev. Walter Calley of Chicago. Delegates from many states and territories carry banners in a long procession followed by a roll call. Afternoon sessions focus on the junior branch and the theme The Light of the World.
Preliminary figures from the Agriculture Department show corn planted at about 99.56 million acres, down roughly 4.2 million acres or 4.5 percent from the prior year. The average condition on July 1 is 79.4, below the 1902 figure and near the ten year average. other crops including oats, barley, rye, flax, tobacco, and potatoes show varied declines or gains with condition figures and acreages noted across states and national totals.
London July 11 reports a new beer tabloid jelly that travelers can mix with water to make fresh beer instantly. The method uses reduced malt to yield two gallons per half pint, claiming superior freshness during transit and no temperature sensitivity for colonial use.
A quirky exchange notes an aged grandpa whose memory fades with time. The dialogue references Little Jimm and Little Hob Ywa, and humorously remarks on the grandfather’s extreme age and fading recollection.
Captain Wil liam Colbeck reports the relief ship Morning cleared to London with news from the Discovery entailing 400 to 600 miles of new coast located and sled routes reaching 82 17 south. Scott neared 86 north, while 82 south marked farthest for the expedition, detailing mountains, ice barriers, and wintering near Cape Dare and Erebus.
Junction City Kansas July 24 mutinous convict Bert Mullins leader of the Fort Leavenworth mutiny in 1901 escaped from the county jail with three others and was recaptured by Patrick Folck after Mullins fired at him. Mullins, a black prisoner, is believed to put up a hard fight and is back in custody with remaining escapee Harry Bartley at large.
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