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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
5
A grand Palm Beach hotel the Breakers, part of Flagier's east coast properties, burned last week starting in the kitchen of Cagino, the Florida Monte Carlo owned by a Chicago firm. Within an hour the hotel Casino the storer and two adjacent cottages lay in ruins, while the mammoth Poinciana survived only with great effort.
A catastrophic cloudburst devastated Heppner Oregon wiping out two thirds of the town. An estimated 500 or more may have died as 20 foot walls of water swept the gulch. Relief trains, funds, and corpses recovered in the chaotic aftermath reveal widespread ruin and urgent burial needs.
Belgrade reports Prince Peter Karađorđević elected king of Servia in a joint senate and skupshtina session. The vote was unanimous amid cheers and a royal 101 gun salute. A separate report notes Lt Lasar Javadovics of the Sixth Infantry killed himself after being barred from a plot against the late king and queen.
Water levels fall in the flooded East St. Louis districts and backwater drains into the river. Refugees queue for food and clothing at relief HQs as militia units are released. Eastern rail traffic begins to resume from St. Louis with trains passing through West St. Louis relay.
Lincoln Neb Governor Mickey, stirred by reports from Topeka and Kansas City Kans, writes to Governor Bailey asking if Kansas desires Nebraska official aid. He informs Kansas that he would issue a proclamation calling Nebraska residents to aid if approved by Kansas, and states readiness to help if needed.
Alvord Cooley of Westchester New York was named civil service commissioner by President Roosevelt to replace Janes R. Garfield. Senator Platt, who dined with the president and left after a long conference, indicated no formal selection but suggested the choice was approved earlier.
A king is killed as the army mutinies, plunging the realm into crisis. Troops seize key cities, officials report chaos in the capital, and supporters fear a broader clash as authorities scramble to restore order.
Belgrade reports a military conspiracy ends in the assassination of King Alexander, Queen Draga, her two brothers, Premier Markovitch, the War Minister, two aides and two officers. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch is proclaimed king by the army. parliament to meet June 15 to confirm. The capital and country remain quiet as details conflict and the plot is traced to army-led opposition to the king’s rule. The date marks the thirty-fifth anniversary of a related royal murder, with motives tied to constitutional suspension and fears over succession.
TOPEKA Kansas expected to call a special session to pass relief bills. Twenty five legislators replied they could serve without pay. About $60 000 is in the relief fund and, if continued, could fund North Topeka’s recovery in three weeks.
Rome reports ongoing political crisis as former Premier Zanardelli cannot reach the Quirinal to see the king due to illness. His morning rise led to a return to bed and the delay in forming a cabinet. If Zanardelli refuses again, the king may summon former minister Giolitti for a solution.
Belgrade reporters describe a Saturday night conference where senators and deputies unanimously voted to enforce the 1888 constitution and elect Prince Karageorgevitch king at Monday’s Skupshtina and Senate meeting. A deputation will inform Prince Peter of the decision.
Chicago hosts a widespread hotel strike as twenty five leading hotels halt operations while still remaining open. Walking delegates began at 9 am calling out staff across properties. Some hotels refused entry to organizers, others told workers to stay out until the dispute ends.
Pekin dispatch reports a massive blaze consuming the revenue and fire boards buildings stretching end to end. The revenue complex, containing four million trees, adjoins legations as foreign governors coordinate responses. The Chinese fire department relies on banners and gangs and proves unable to stop the flames. Soldiers raze the sites building to curb spread to the foreign section. no loss estimate available.
Edward Wilson of Spearfish shot dead after a quarrel over a woman. Bennett of Spearfish jailed for murder. Bennett claims Wilson killed himself after trying to shoot him. Wilson allegedly threatened Bennett before the fatal shooting. government favored in a District of Columbia second class mail matter ruling. Clark chosen president of the eleventh irrigation congress in Ogden Utah.
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