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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
5
Denver dispatch reports that during a large tent event, a wind caused the structure to sway and collapse. Despite poles falling, no one was seriously harmed though a young lady suffered a possible shoulder injury and a man hurt a finger. Mary Cox remained in the center and helped direct an exit as others assisted in cutting the tent away.
Supreme Tribune K M Whitham reviewed the society’s progress at Carses hall Rock Island during the third biennial meeting. Supreme Secretary Robert Rexdale praised harmony among officers and local bodies and noted new insurance totaling 4 100 000 since the last meeting. The term ends with a net increase of about 1 000 000 in new business to reach 7 743 000 in force.
A young woman found on the Gulf of Finland coast behind Sergievo monastery, burned severely on feet and legs, wore a monk’s cassock, and said self-incineration was her salvation. She tried to light a funeral pyre after attending settees at the monastery, but could not bear the flames and collapsed. She lay for forty eight hours before being found. doctors hoped life could be saved.
A tornado eight miles north of town in Nebraska on July 16 killed Samuel Henry a farm hand and injured two children of Mr and Mrs Griffith and Miss Anderson. The Griffith residence was destroyed, killing and injuring occupants.
William Warren, believed to be a safe blower, was captured at Mokena after a desperate fight. He wore five skeleton keys and a revolver and had enough ultra glycerine to blow up the town, with the Joliet marshal bringing him to jail.
A major dispute between around 20,000 iron workers and their employers in Scandinavia appears likely to escalate. Tensions over wages and working conditions imply a serious confrontation could follow.
In Stockholm about twenty thousand ironworkers confront a threatened lockout after a quarrel between masters and men over coal. Masters warn that refusal to capitulate within a set time will expand the stoppage nationwide. labor funds are strained, risking a drawn out conflict.
Gunnar Knudsen, newly appointed finance minister of Norway, argues that weak industry requires protective tariffs though he claims free trader by conviction. He notes Norway’s tradition of free trade but says continental protection demands retaliation for revenue needs amid high income taxes, while Saga Thoraly Klavemaes analyzes Norway’s political climate.
Copenhagen reports forecast a record harvest with favorable weather boosting grain and potatoes. Denmark remains a dairy nation though grain farming grows. Finsen light therapy gains global attention with institutes in London and Paris. notable events include temples to temperance and royal visits. King Christian plans a three week stay in Wilesbe den. Prince Carl of Sweden and Princess Ingeborg visit Copenhagen. Danish poet Holger Drachmann spends summer in Norway with Grieg and Bjornson. Queen Alexandra donates 2000 crowns for Shakespeare monument. subscriptions reach 10000 crowns. Klubben hotel in Riga sold for 45000 crowns. Sonderis estate near Esbjerg sold for 117000 crowns. MARION & MORELIVS.
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