Tragic River Launch Capsizes Killing Two Davenport Lades
A river jaunt ends in tragedy as Elsa Morey and Clara Luethje die when a launch capsizes at the foot of Rock Island street. Gertie Stark is rescued as Otto Haas and others escape to shore, while bodies drift downstream and recovery may take days.
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Davenport
Elsa Morey
East Davenport
Clara Luethje
Park Lawn
Rock Island Street
Gertie Stark
Otto Haas
Fred Sunler
Will Stark
Ten Broeck
Younr
Fred Sunfer
Wil Sark
Visitors and Local Travels Highlight Hampton News
Mrs Taylor of Hartford returns home after visiting relatives in Hampton. Widespread social notes list Mr and Mrs Silas Baker visiting in Moline, Miss Ethel Smith visiting relatives in Moline, and Miss Martha Thompson hosting Miss Alice Sutley. House news notes Britain House purchase by George McNeal undergoing metamorphosis.
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Ethel Smith
Moline
Martha Thompson
Alice Sutley
A. Goblin
Watertown
Paul Guckert
Hale
Edna
Iowa
Britain
George McNeal
Justice Prindiville Orders Arrests in Washington Park Club
In Chicago on July 16 Justice Prindiville signed warrants for the arrest of President Young and Secretary Howard of the Washington Park club and fifteen bookmakers. A search warrant was issued for bookmakers sheets described as rambling instruments.
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Chicago
Justice Prindiville
Young
Howard
Washington Park Club
Prindiville
Wisconsin to Get Her Share on Camp Douglas Plans
Milwaukees July 16 report says Wisconsin will receive ire over military appointments and a permanent reservation at Camp Douglass. The opinion came from the House military affairs sub committee as it arrived in Milwaukee en route to Camp Douglass.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Camp Douglass
House On Military Affairs
Camp Douglas
Twelve Strikes Ordered by National Carpenters Group
Indianapolis July 16. The national executive committee of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners has ordered twelve strikes. Details and affected locals were not immediately available.
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Indianapolis
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joln
New Trial Denied for Marcus Robbers in Burlington Heist
Ed Estelle and Butch Clark, convicted of the Marcus Burlington train robbery last August, have new trials denied after a Mt. Carroll hearing. Judge Heard ruled against parole and refused technical-law claims, while Clark testified he was in Bowling Green Kentucky the day alleged. Estelle confessed to the robbery, detailing movements from July 26 to ten days after the hold up, and Clark claimed innocence despite claims of intimidation by Pinkerton witnesses.
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Ed Estelle
Butch” Clark
Burlington
Marcus
Mt. Carroll
Jeliet
Estelle
Clark
Bowling Green
McGregor, Sr
Pinkerton
Board of Pardons
Iltness
Reform Party Movement Aims to Unite Political Groups in Denver
Denver July 16 Leaders of the Reform Party movement expect a large national organization formed at the July 27 Denver conference. George Fred Williams of Massachusetts pledges sympathy, with figures like Edward Atkinson and ex Governor Poynter listed among likely attendees. William J Bryan has not yet accepted.
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Denver
Reform Party
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Attorney Torrow
Chicago
Pennsylvania Coal Strike Commission
PC Ren
Edward Atkinson
Anti-Imperialist League
Poynter
Nebraska
Benjamin Andrews
Nebraska University
Wiliam J Bryan
Freedman Aid Society Holds Final Session in Cincinnati
The last annual meeting of the Freedman’s Aid and Southern Educational Society of the Methodist Church closes after three days in Cincinnati. A large national attendance heard reports from Secretaries Mason and Thirkield, described as the most gratifying in years ahead of the Los Angeles general conference.
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Cincinnati
Freedman's Ald and Southern Educational Society
The
Methodist Church
Los Angeles
Mason
Thirkield
Death of Inventor Garrett
William Garrett inventor and founder of the Garrett type red mills died at Mount Clemens Michigan while there for health reasons. Garrett lived in Joliet and Cleveland and was born in England in 1843.
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Inventor Garrett
Joliet, IL
William Garrett
Red Mills
Mount Clemens
Mich
Garrett
Joliet
Cleveland
England
Fines in the Western League
President M H Sexton of the Western League fines Captain Bill Everett of Colorado Springs one hundred dollars and Umpire J J Kelly twenty five dollars for engaging in a fight on July 9 at Des Moines.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
M. H. Sexton
Bill Everett
J. J. Kelly
Des Moines
New York man jailed for touching George Scott for 27 dollars
Owosso Michigan reports G. W. Prout of New York City was sent to county jail for ninety days after he touched George Scott to obtain 27 dollars a few days earlier.
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Owosso, Mich
G. W. Prout
New York City
George Scott
National Electrical Contractors Convene in Detroit Meeting
The National Electrical Contractors Association holds its third annual convention in Detroit with strong attendance, during a session opening on July 16.
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Spectrical Contractors
Detroit
National Electrical Contractors’ Association
Army Celebrities Attend Detroit Reunion Event
General Shafter and General Chaffee among prominent attendees at the Detroit reunion of the Society of Bang Se. Other army celebrities join the gathering, reflecting the era’s military prestige.
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General Shafter
General Chaffee
Army
Reunio As
Detroit
The
Society of Bang Se
Foster Sizing Up Month of August For Hopes Close to Normal
Local official Foster previews August weather and conditions aiming for a near normal month. Officials expect typical temperatures and rainfall and warn of potential fluctuations as summer winds down.
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Foster
Weather Bulletin Forecast for August Crop Conditions
Washington DC July 17 1903 forecast notes August weather will be near normal with hot dry first half and two high temperature waves around July 6 and 17. Frosts potential in northern states and western Canada late August, showers in Great Central Valleys July 7 13 and cotton states July 19 28. long range forecasts by mail via box 123 Washington DC.
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Washington, DC
WT. Foster
Pacific Doast
Rockies
Great Central Valleys
United States
Canada
Meridian 90
Manitoba
Great Central
Washington, D. C
Diplomatic Permanency and a Shift in Foreign Service
The piece argues that American diplomacy will favor career officials based on merit, reducing sudden moves from private life to consulates. It predicts greater enrichment of national literature as authors emerge from foreign service and gain broader study opportunities.
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America
Gar Alomacy
Hay prices rise as abundant harvests clash with rail transport
Farmers expect a bumper hay crop with timothy and clover in abundance across Iowa and Illinois. Prices may fall briefly but railroads plan baling outfits to move large loads east, potentially keeping costs high as growers harvest heavily and transport becomes key.
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Timothy
Illinois
Dawa
Iowa
Butler Stands by Maude Jardine Murder Claim
Loomington Illinois July 16 Detective Butler remains confident in his belief Maude Jardine killed her baby sister last Thursday evening. Public sentiment favors Jardine. Police and sheriff's departments report no new developments and remain unable to shed light on the case. Rewards grow from city, county, and private subscriptions. The only new detail is the discovery of the child's comb.
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Loomington
Ill
Russian officials end Manchuria conference at Port Arthur
A July conference of Russian officials in Port Arthur, Manchuria concluded with exultation over Russia's growing influence in the region. They stated the stance against opening Manchurian towns to foreigners was not anti foreign trade, but against allowing foreign consuls in towns effectively under Russian control to secure extraterritorial rights.
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Port Arthur
Manchuria
Russia
Jury finds Julius Lehmann guilty in city lighting bribery case
The jury in St. Louis convicts Julius Lehmann, former member of the house of delegates, on bribery charges tied to the passage of the city lighting bill. He is sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary, the longest term yet imposed in boodle cases.
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St. Louis
Julius Lehmann
House of Delegates
Arrest in fatal Danville assault shocks town
Authorities in Danville Iowa report the arrest of Joseph Jones a Black man for the killing of a white man identified as Reilly after a disturbance. Investigators describe a melee preceding the fatal blow and say the case remains under police inquiry with no trial details yet released.
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Danville
Joseph Jones
Reilly
Jones
Porekers
Chlorform Used by Bold Burglars
A Fortnight report details a rash of burglaries where attackers used chloroform to subdue occupants. The incidents target residences in the city, with police urging residents to secure doors and report suspicious activity immediately.
Burglars Steal Watches In Repeat Home Break-in
Frank Rife of 1226 Eighteenth street reported a second burglary in a short time. Thieves entered by a back porch window, took three watches and about $3 in loose change, and left no noise. Two gold ladies watches and a silver gentlemans watch were taken, one with May engraved and a diamond, another with N. R. on the case.
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Frank Rife
Eighteenth Street
Eightenth Street
N. R
Belknap Backer Leads Kentucky Republican Convention
Louisville July 16 The Kentucky Republican state convention opened with Major William Owens named temporary chairman by a 1571 to 675 vote. Early indications favor Colonel Morris B Belknap for governor on first ballot as Owens is viewed as a Belknap ally. A Roosevelt administration endorsement resolution was approved amid cheers before adjournment for the day.
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Louisville
Wiliam Owens
Owens
Belknap
Morris B. Belknap
Bradley
Roosevelt
Storms Leave Nebraska Farmlands Devastated
A series of central Nebraska storms cause extensive crop and property damage across Oxford Arapahoe and Curtis. Wind storms destroy windmills barns and outhouses while heavy hail pounds fields. Four to seven mile wide paths of damage reported with fourteen horses killed in a single barn.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Oxford
Arapahoe
Here
Curtis, Neb
Willow
Milwaukee summer resorts drive to curb traction s
Owners of driving horses at the summer resorts plan efforts to curb traction problems blamed on the “Devil Wagon” and improve transportation conditions. The event hints at tensions between horse teams and early traction devices. The report notes locals discuss possible remedies and safety concerns.
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Milwaukee
China and Russia assure open door ports soon
Washington reports the Manchurian question settled with China promising to open treaty ports and Russia agreeing not to oppose the openings. The State Department calls the outcome a substantial gain for American and world commerce. Alfred L. Knapp convicted of murder in the first degree for the deaths of his wife and four other women.
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State Department
Knapp
Chautauqua Mismanagement Blamed for Fall
The Des Moines Chautauqua failed due to mismanagement including transferable season tickets used by many, widespread passouts, and about a thousand complimentary tickets. Phinnoy's band cost a thousand dollars to attract an audience, but net receipts were only $300, leaving a $700 shortfall and others cited as factors in the collapse.
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Des Moines Chautauqua
Phinnoy
Watertown Social News Highlights
Watertown notes show visits from J F Mackay and T J Doheny of Davenport and Mrs. Nettle Greene of Kansas City. Local residents attend the Moline Chautauqua and Watertown Baptist church services. A. H. Bischoff and Miss Swanson join the Chautauqua, while Oscar Arenschield’s lots prompt T Craig to buy. Stone for the new ward building has arrived.
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Watertown
J F Mackay
T J Doheny
Davenport
Nettle Greene
Kansas City
G. W Reynolds
Reynolds
George Stanard
Alfreta Allsbrow
Moline
Oscar Arenschield
Moline Chautauqua
Henry Hilberg
Independence
Iowa
Hilberg
D. H. Howell
G. A. Pearce
J. C. Dunlavy
H. W. Stephens
C. Conner
Tri-Cities
Ward
Man Dies After Stepping in Front of Car
July 16 report from this city states John H. Keyes is dying at St. Marys hospital from injuries after he stopped in front of a rapidly moving car.
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John H. Keyes
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lightning Strikes Barn Near Duck Creek Killing 5 Horses
A storm near Rock River with four feet of water on Coal Valley road ruptured the area. Lightning struck Albert Welsh’s barn at 2:30 AM causing a rapid fire that burned the barn and five horses. His son sustained burns while rescuing one horse. Ten tons of hay and 100 bushels of wheat also burned.
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Rock River
Killing Farm
Coal Valley
Davenport
Welsh
Orders Street Car Men to Wear Coats
The Tri City Railway Co orders motormen to wear coats on duty choosing a black or blue hat of light material as acceptable. One street car in each three on duty may sport the coat though the blouse favored by mail carriers is forbidden. The change emphasizes a staid appearance for conductors and trains crews.
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Tri-City Railway Co
Woodmen Hepa Are Honored Guests at Banquet
Retiring and incoming Woodmen officials were entertained at a Grand Isle banquet and ball Wednesday night by Rock Island head office employees. About 260 guests traveled by steamer A. J. Whitney and barge. James McNamara opened the program. Major C. W. Hawes and others spoke on Woodcraft, with judges and directors from several states in attendance.
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Grand Isle Resort
Rock Island
Woodmen Society
Grand Isle
A. J. Whitney
James McNamara
C. W. Hawes
Murphy
A. R. Talbo
C. G. Saunders
C. G. Saunders, Iown
E. D. Thomas
Ohio
Board of Advisors
John Sullivan
Kansas City
Ralph B. Johnson
Nebraska
F. O. van Galler
J. B. Swanger
Milan
Truman Plants
Warsaw
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Wisconsim
Plete
Reform Party Movement
Eastern States
Butler
Maud Jardine
Czar
Kintucky
Relknap
China
Washington
Des Moines Assembly
Albert Welsh
Duck Creek
Hepa
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