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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
8
Flooding surges through East St Louis after dam breaches. Water rises from receding levels to record highs, flooding the business district and forcing thousands to flee. Rescue boats operate as river thieves reportedly plunder submerged homes. Authorities warn the rise will be brief, with rapid decline expected.
The Mississippi River rose three inches in twenty four hours and the crest is past at Hannibal Missouri. Looting reported in flooded districts with Say levee holding while King's Lake embankment near collapse prompts demand for government aid. Privett execution case ordered to proceed in Sullivan County despite insanity defense.
In Memphis Tennessee on June 10 concerns rise over the river condition. A stage of about thirty four feet is thought probable. Large crowds of men are engaged in repairs and efforts to shore up levees and address breaks along the river. Local officials report uncertain river flow and possible impacts on the city.
Washington reports a weekly crop bulletin noting excessive rains disrupt farm work in the lower Missouri central Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Floods threaten corn in Missouri Mississippi and Ohio valleys with planting slowed and some drownings. Spring wheat holds in the Dakotas Minnesota and upper valleys with good prospects.
New York. Samuel Parks of the Housesmiths union was rearrested on warrants after a prior $5,000 bail. He had been charged with taking $2,000 from Hecla Iron Works to call off a strike and a further $300 from Lobel and Brandt to end other strikes.
The Traveling Men's Protective Association met in annual session in Indianapolis on June 10 with Howard W. Peak of Texas elected president. Harry N. Camp of New York named credentials chairman. Secretary T. H. Lebaume reported 22,038 members, up 1,581. The financial report showed $130,930 on hand, up $48,685 from last year.
In Dublin on June 10 an Irish National league meeting planned for Tallow Waterford was halted by police. League members gathered in a field outside the town where Waterford corporation’s plan to present an address to King Edward during his Ireland visit was denounced.
The Masonic library in Rapids, Indiana was robbed on June 10 of coins stamps and other valuables valued at about $2,000. A suspect fled with several items leaving police to investigate the crime.
Kansas cattlemen Dewey and his son face deadly mood in St Francis as armed settlers press claims of guilt in the Daniel Berry case. Militia guards prisoners en route, with no local jail and a cautious march toward trial day. State legislator W. B. Lockwood warns of possible bloodshed as crowds gather.
Two highwaymen stopped three German Catholic society delegates including John Baldes Benedict Kessler and John Weideman returning from a banquet. They robbed them of cash and a railroad ticket. Baldes was fatally wounded, Kessler wounded in the knee, while Weideman was uninjured.
In Kansas City a U S infantry guard, John Maloney, shot Albert Hurley after ordering him to halt. Hurley was mortally wounded. Maloney fired after twice commanding halt amid alleged taunting. Separate briefs note Jessie Morrison ordered moved for murder case, hospital limits, and massive Palm Beach Breakers fire causing 760000 in losses. Forest fires near Duluth report 100000 damage, with rains aiding suppression.
Jackson Kentucky June 10 The jury to try Curtis Jett and Tom White charged with the assassination of J B Marcum was completed. Both Magoffin county farmers said they had not read newspaper accounts and knew no details of the tragedy. Both sides appeared satisfied with the panel.
In Indianapolis on June 10 Eugene Burke, a colored man, allegedly pursued a young colored girl near the river. A member of the bystander crowd fired, killing Burke. the shooter is unidentified and no arrests have been made.
Strahan hosts a joint commencement for ten Sunbeam and two Fairview graduates. Despite heavy darkness, a full church enjoyed musical pieces, orations, and recitations led by Miss Ellen J. Wing with student performers, including a male quartet and a guitar duet. Diplomas were presented by a substitute, and bouquets ended a warm evening of congratulation.
A fragmented program listing multiple performances and talks including Silver City Band, Glenwood Orchestra, and Emerson Trio. The schedule mentions Tabor address lines, dinner, business meeting, and several recitations and solos by local figures such as May Crawford Edith Evans and Margaret Cunningham.
A long list of social visits and local happenings from Champion Hill and area towns. Guests include Miss Addie Killenbarger, Miss Jennie Davis, Miss Wells, and families visiting relatives in Emerson, Red Oak, Shenandoah, and Malvern. Church events, school activities, and a local ice cream poisoning incident are noted.
Ordinance 43 regulates bill posting in Malvern Iowa. It requires a mayor or city clerk license, sets a $15 annual fee, and requires a $500 bond prior to licensing to cover damages from unsafe bill boards. Violations punishable by fines from 10 to 40 dollars per offense. proclaimed May 4 1903.
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