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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1903
Page
4
The state tax commission announces 1903 assessments show an overall increase of about 260 million dollars from 1902, with uneven county changes. Daues County sees a large rise, real estate totaling over 40 million and personal property around 18 million, while last year’s figures were lower overall.
The Cincinnati trial of Daniel Yoorees Miller and Joseph M. Johns begins as indictments allege conspiracy to obtain funds from John J. Ryan a turf commissioner. Prosecutors say Ryan paid for post office protection from mail fraud schemes. jurors qualified and hearings adjourned for ten days.
Oct 14. K J Leater the man accused of holding up a restaurant keeper in Janesville faces multiple hold up charges in the area and a Milton store robbery. Leater will plead guilty. Lotis Smith, colored man arrested in Beloit on a knife attack charge, appeared in municipal court and was sentenced to fifteen months in a state prison at Wausau.
Columbus Oct 14 The supreme court issued a writ of mandamus directing the state commissioner of insurance to issue a license to the Great Camp Knights of Modern Macabees a fraternal insurance group incorporated in Michigan The insurer had been denied a license due to name similarity with the Knights of the Maccabees of the World Supreme Tent an older fraternal order
Madison Oct 14 A business failure affecting Wisconsin industries drew attention as receivers for Racine Knitting Co. Albert Hand Andrew Dietrich and Ralph W Jackman named for property in Racine Beloit Stevens Point Ripon with liabilities projected around 450000 and assets about 150000. Receivers warned creditors may receive about 21 cents on the dollar while winding up proceeds proceed.
Chicago reports Arthur Warren a young Berwyn resident narrowly escaped lynching following accusations of assaulting an eight year old girl. A pursuing crowd chased him a mile, two policemen intervened, guiding him into a store and sealing windows until a patrol arrived. Warren, badly injured, was placed in a cell for safety.
Lord Rosebery spoke at Skehelmld last night arguing against retaliation and for free trade. He warned that the new policy could weaken the empire and said worse relations with the United States Germany Russia and France were not desirable.
Mopie Alabama October 14 news from Fort Morgan says two privates Beau Jeffries of Tennessee and William Joe from Illinois drowned after a yacht overturned while four soldiers sailed from Fort Morgan toward Fort Gaines Florida. The others clung to the boat and drifted to Sand Island where they were aided by a Lighthouse Keeper’s lodge before rescue.
In Cairo Illinois in October 1974 Don Pitts returned home intoxicated and fatally slashed his wife with a knife. His stepson Claude Wright then cut Pitts’s throat from ear to ear, severing the jugular vein. Pitts died. Wright was acquitted at preliminary trial, claimed self defense.
Petersburg reports Russia is moving 30,000 troops doctors and hospital supplies to the far east. The army strength in the region is reliably reported at 285,000, signaling intensified mobilization during the conflict.
The American whaler Joseph Mania was wrecked on Pico Island in the Azores on October 14. All fifteen crew members were lost in the disaster.
Washington October 14 The report of Paymaster General Bates for the fiscal year ended June 30 1902 shows the total funds handled by the army paymasters department to be 48045959 on account of the pay for the army 22899.
The record shows a total expenditure of 406 with an amount paid on the academy’s account totaling $385,838. The entry references the military academy and its related financial activity.
A New Brilliant cutouf cavern collapse near Pittsburg yesterday buried fifteen men. All were rescued except George Toubost who died and Michel Te trach who was seriously injured. Authorities report the incident and confirm the fatality and injuries.
The Greater New York Democracy of Staten Island withdraws support from the fusion ticket and endorses the regular Democratic nominee. The organization, once aligned against Tammany two years ago, worked for the fusion candidates and now shifts its backing.
In Menasha Wisconsin on October 14 Frederick Crawford of Oshkosh shot and killed his wife near the public library after they had been separated and arranged a meeting. He wounded a man named L J Jourdain and then killed himself. the man wounded survived.
Lexington report on the Tillman murder trial describes opening arguments with two attorneys per side presenting for seven hours. State contends Gonzales acted in his rights by libel redress after shooting Tillman. defense asserts Gonzales was unarmed and emphasizes influences on Tillman’s actions and witness testimony.
London December 21 John W and the American counsel of the Alaska boundary tribunal hosted English counsel at a Carlton Hotel dinner. United States Ambassador Choate Lord Strathcona and Sir Thomas Sanderson were guests of the evening.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on October 14 Thomas Smith a millwright and head carpenter for Northwestern Lumber Co. lost both arms when his clothing or body became entangled in shafting during a noon attempt to free himself. He died before aid could reach him.
In Dibra district Sofia a fierce battle pits insurgents against Turks as Commander Boris Saral retaliates for massacres. Turks and insurgents fight hand to hand with no quarter. Insurgents lose 25 of their forces at first, but surge back, slaying hundreds. About 40 escape, none captured.
The Rock River conference of the Methodist church adopted a memorial urging government run education for colored people in the south to place them on par with Indians. A seven member delegation would deliver resolutions to Congress. A separate address condemned the prison system as a cause of Black oppression, citing overcrowded stockades and the deterioration of discipline and reform.
London October 13 Austen Chamberlain the new chancellor of the exchequer replied to a vote of congratulation at Acock's Green Worcester shire that the government would not dissolve until the South African war commission report was applied and the war office reorganized. The statement signals the government's plan to meet parliament and proceed with business while leaving the final fiscal and legislative issues to later.
A special train car carrying United States senators and Longiersmen from Chicago headed west to visit principal cities in New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma. The trip aims to gather information on qualifications of the territories for statehood and to inform residents about the process.
The United States government seeks ownership of the Sault Ste Marie canal in a suit against Michigan. On Oct 14 the Supreme Court granted leave for Michigan to file an answer, initiating formal proceedings in the dispute.
The German warship Vineta arrived and left San Domingo yesterday. The Belgian minister is due October 1 to back Belgian bondholders. The German consul presents Germany’s claim as United States Minister Powell closely watches the negotiations.
Lexington reports that arguments in the Tillman murder trial were not concluded but are to resume today with the cave likely to be submitted to the jury in the afternoon.
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