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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
3
Relief spreads as rains stop and Kaw river recedes. Water works resume operations, supplies tighten, and refugees endure scant shelter and beds. Dozens feared dead from drowning while attempting rescues. hundreds evacuated from flooded buildings in Kansas City Kansas and nearby towns. missing relatives cleanup efforts continue with grim uncertainty.
In Wisconsin near La Crosse, a flood wreaks havoc on crops, stock, and farm property while crews build extra highway protections toward La Crescent Minn. Captain Peter O Reuke of the steamer Saturn was swept away during a river crossing and later rescued from a hay barn by duck hunters after the boat capsized.
In Wilkes-Barre the United Mine Workers executive board endorsed selecting three district presidents for the conciliation board. Operators dispute recognition of these delegates, and miners may convene to suspend work until their representatives are recognized. The miners cite the commission award authorizing their method of delegate selection.
Aabakken, a 60 year old whip welder, is under arrest after a fatal shooting of farmer Jona Wellen near Whitehall. Aabakken allegedly attacked after jealousy over a relationship with Isabel Borst, with another theory citing a long standing family feud. A coroner’s jury charged him with murder as bystanders gathered at the road incident Saturday night.
A child fashioning a perforated cardboard sampler left a small tribute in St Pauls crypt beneath Nelsons tomb. The verse In loving memory of dear Lord Horatio Nelson Thy will be done appears in woolen letters. Authorities allowed the memorial, though rules ban unconceived offerings, and did not remove the piece.
Owing to high scholarship Edwin A Ralph Beloit has been appointed one of the speakers at the graduating exercises of the Yale art school.
Topeka June 3 proclamation by Governor Aske and Ald. Bailey calls for flood relief for Kansans. Aid to be distributed from Topeka. appeals will come from fraternal groups. Armed citizens plan to shoot looters as North Topeka reports up to 400 people housed. damage estimated around two million dollars.
The Mississippi river above Quincy is six miles wide and rising, threatening thousands of acres of crops. Forecaster Bowie predicts a 34 foot stage by week end, with higher levels possible. Flood forces evacuations, damage to glass works suspending operations, drownings reported near St Charles, and rail lines blocked as streams surge. Regulars guard flood districts. Kansas City eyes a possible new river channel increasing land value for rail and manufacturing.
Louisville June 3 The deputy revenue collector seized the White Mills Distillery company plant and 50 000 barrels of whiskey valued at 500 000 dollars The company is charged with equalizing by replacing old whiskey with spirits and faces actions by authorities in Kentucky.
The Diocesan Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Fond du Lac Wisconsin voted yesterday to change the church name. The action signals a new title for the local parish and reflects the church’s ongoing reorganization and branding efforts.
Camden New Jersey. The president of the New York Shipbuilding company collapsed suddenly at the Astor House after being stricken in the office of J P Morgan. He was taken to the hotel where a physician was summoned and Morse died about half an hour after renewal of the hotel stay.
President Roosevelt is greeted by a massive ovation in his hometown as Secretary Shaw introduces him. Doves are released above the crowd, signaling peace as the president comments on recent disasters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Georgia and urges unity and resilience. He later addresses students at Cedar Falls and Independence, praising American resolve and the duty to act rightly in legislation.
A New York Central proposal envisions a Grand Central terminal on Forty second Street with a tower rising about 200 feet higher than the Washington Monument. The main building would span a full city block 700 feet long and about 100 feet wide, featuring a 27 foot wide dial atop the tower.
An unintended coupling caused an engine and four cars on the line at the Anaconda Copper Company new works to jump the track. Two crew members, Sar Logan and John Logan, were crushed to death in the wreck yesterday morning.
New York May 31 M H Tichenor filly Flocarling won the Preakness stakes at Gravesend by a length and set a new race record for one mile and seventy yards in 144 5. Previous best was 1 45 5. Attendance reported around two thousand. In Asiatic Turkey a devastating earthquake at Melazgherd killed many and damaged Hebin towns. Turkish garrison was struck and Armenians among the victims. The tremor was felt in Constantinople.
Chippewa Falls hosts the thirty seventh grand army encampment in June with speakers J V Quarles Col Weissett ex Gov Peck and J J Jenkins among the line of addressers. The program spans June 2 to 11 featuring a veteran parade band concert lectures and a free excursion over the Wisconsin Central railway for the mentally challenged followed by a military ball at the opera house.
Geraldine Almar the comic opera singer has been granted a divorce from Ivan Caryl. Curzon, known as XM, is granted a divorce from her husband, son of the late Lord Howe. Elizabeth Sheldon of New York is set to marry Hon. Mrs. Frederick Hope, a novelist and playwright. Henry Aliney and others in George Alexander's company are noted for season plans at Frohman’s Empire. Hope, long a bachelor, has been linked with several titled women.
Report notes Jack Barrymore and the late Maurice Barrymore’s family circle with Ethel Barrymore and Miss Miap Sheldon. Friends suggest Sheldon and Barrymore might wed as Sheldon is about 20 years old.
In Watertown South Carolina the jury found for defendant Mrs Sheldon in a suit by Mrs Rose Eddington alleging libelous letters damaged her reputation. Evans case dismissed, spectators crowded the courtroom as witnesses debated handwriting and jealousy while defense scrutiny yielded no sensational revelations.
Washington May 28 The secretary of war publicized findings in the case of Major G K Hunter against Major Robert L Howze over alleged charities in the Philippines The charges were not sustained and no court of inquiry will be held due to difficulty Instead a board of officers in the Philippines will be formed to probe further and to determine if malice influenced action The secretary notes Hunter delayed affidavits and showed bitter personal animosity toward Howze concluding the charges are false and the affidavits are invalid
Madison county erupts as authorities believe John Burdick a leading farmer was killed in his home. He was found dead seated in a chair with a bullet through the heart. No revolver was found on the premises and no known trouble by the victim.
Lexington May 30 6 In response to a cipher message last plight it has been decided to send more troops to Jackson. The reason is not announced. While the aged mother of Richard Brothers of Gresham was making soap, her clothing cried fire and she was fatally burned.
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