New Pope Declares Self as Pius X Pontiff
A newly named pope proclaims himself as Pius X, asserting his role as the church’s leader. The announcement follows the selection by cardinals in a solemn ceremony.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
1
New Pope Pius X Elected at Vatican
Cardinal Joseph Sarto of Venice, aged 68, elected pope to succeed Leo XIII and take the name Pius X. Announcement from St Peter’s demanded two-thirds of votes and the new pontiff appeared to bless the crowd. Venice rejoices as the city lights up and Rome notes hopes for peace between church and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
Joseph Sarto
Venice
Leo
Riese
Pius X
Aly
Carinal Sarto
Cardinal Sarto
Washington
Washington, D. C
State Department
Charge Giddings
Mer
Falconio
London
Eng
Rampolla Party
Merry del Val
Compromise Seen in Sarto Election Amid Vatican Politics
Rome Aug 4 Cardinal Sarto's election appears a compromise as he took little part in Vatican politics. He is expected to focus on religious affairs with a long life anticipated. His aged mother in Reise, Sarto's birthplace, is occasionally visited. Cardinals Herrera Cretoni Langeni Coutts Mocenni Swampa were too ill to attend. About 12 000 gathered in St Peter's Square as the vote was announced.
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Rome
Italy
Cardinal Sarto
Vatican
Leo
Reise
Sato
Herrera
Cretoni
Langeni
Coutts
Mocenni
Swampa
St. Peter’s Square
Politician in Toils in Baxter Jail
Iowa man S. T. Micksimmons, a prominent local politician and former candidate for state senator and state representative from Jasper County, is jailed in Baxter on a charge filed by Miss Rose. The event unfolds as a legal case tied to his political career and local prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Baxter
S. T. Micksimmons
Miss Rose
Micksimmons
Jasper
Pope Sarto Seen as Next Pontiff by Local Priest
Rev J I Grieser of St Marys in Muscatine says official Pope election news will reach priests late this week via papal delegate from Washington. He predicts universal rejoicing among Catholics and notes bells will toll when instructions arrive. Grieser plans a summer vacation with Fr Giglinger to oversee St Matthias duties in Chicago after Miss Laurent goods gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. I. Grieser
St. Mary’s Church
Washington
Cosgrove
Grieser
Pope Leo
Father Giglinger
Davenport
Leonard
St. Matthias
Chicago
St. Matthias Parish
Teresa Laurent
Italian Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope in 1903
The newly elected pontiff, Cardinal Sarto of Venice, born June 2 1835 in Treviso, is an Italian with broad popular support. He rose from parish duty to bishop of Mantua and cardinal in 1893, known for prudence, peaceable stance, and affection for Venetians. He defied Vatican advice on a state visit to the king and remains a sympathetic papabile.
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Sarto
Venice
Treviso
Leo XII
Umberto
Germany
Vatican
Papal
Rome
Italy
Game Cock Fatal Attack on Burlington Child
A five year old boy in Burlington Iowa was blinded and severely injured when a game cock attacked in the barnyard. The bird slashed the child's head with its spurs and screamed for his mother as neighbors and a nearby incident in Osage, Indian Territory, where a two year old died after a pebbled attack, are noted as similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Fred Stoermer
Plymouth Rock
Osage
Indian Territory
Still Stick to Oil Letts People May Not Abandon Hunt for Petroleum
Letts Iowa August 4 special report says the oil association in Letts will likely elect officers and continue drilling after months of bor ing for petroleum despite contrary reports. The town may not abandon the oil well famous in Iowa as of this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Iowa
Schwab Resignation Rumor Circulates in Steel Trust
Rumors say Charles M. Schwab has quit as president of the steel trust and his resignation is with the executive committee for action this afternoon. No confirmation available from the trust's general offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Trust
Willow Creek Flood Reaches Mason City Valley
A cloudburst today sent Willow creek over its banks inundating the valley near Mason City Iowa. Twenty-five families were rescued by boats with no lives lost as waters recede this afternoon. Municipal crews reported relief efforts ongoing and residents evaluating damage.
Rock Island officials meet with workers in Chicago to avert strike
In Chicago this morning Rock Island Railway officials and the company began talks to avoid a system wide walkout over wage demands. Officials expect a compromise though many workers plan to quit this afternoon or tonight, potentially disrupting mail service unless demands are met. Some observers doubt a walkout will occur, citing the railroad’s need to protect vast business.
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Chicago
Ill
Rock Island
Great Rock Island
Porymedes
United States
Local notes from Columbus Junction and vicinity
N T Hendrix departs for Des Moines on business tied to his pharmacy role. E J Whistler visits from Council Bluffs to see friends and attend Chautauqua. B F Sink dies at 68 after seven months of illness. burial in Winston Mo with funeral at 2:30 pm tomorrow. Miss Maud Meeker returns from St Louis to Letts. J F Stevens heads to Muscatine. Johnnie Gardner leaves for Cedar Rapids. Changes at the depot: Clyde Hanft becomes yard man. Ed Kelley shifts to night baggageman. Chautauqua assembly opens tomorrow with tents up and a crowd expected. notable speakers and music listed. Mr and Mrs Armbright injured in a buggy collision near Wapello. Mrs Armbright staying with daughter. Laurene Byram arrives from Letts. Rev A B Chamberlain to preach farewell at Pleasant Grove Bethel Aug 9 and Cairo Aug 16. Mrs G W Hill plans a trip to South Dakota to visit daughter.
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Michigan
Winston
Wm. Sink
Missouri
Maud Meeker
St. Louis
Letts
J. F. Stevens
Columbus City
Muscatine
Johnnie Gardner
Cedar Rapids
Clyde Hanft
Ed. Kelley
Fredonia
Tillman and
Burton
Dr. Edwards
J. Knox Montgomery
Arion
Columbus Junction
C. A. Armbright
Wapello
Mr. Armbright
Mrs. Armbright
John Davis
Laurene Byram
A. B. Chamberlain
Pleasant Grove Bethel
Cairo
G. W. Hill
Fanny Tarr
South Dakota
Whitecaps raid Needmore district in Needmore assault
Whitecaps attacked the Needmore colored settlement in Lewisburg area, injuring John Milligan and fatally harming John Hunter. The motive remains unknown.
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Lewisburg
Tenn
Needmore
John Milligan
John Hunter
Four Drownings At Sylvan Waters In Moline
Four people die when a rowboat overturns on Sylvan Waters in Moline Illinois including Agnes Rodelius aged 15 and Lilly Roedelius aged 13 both of Moline their cousin Arvil Rodelius aged 10 of Chicago and Arthur Lindquist aged 19 of Moline declared drowned at 8 pm yesterday authorities report a tragic water accident on Sylvan Waters.
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Arvil Rodelius
Chicago
Moline
Agnes Rodelius
Lilly Roedelius
Arthur Lindquist
Chicago Markets Special Market Dispatch From 4H Brokers
The report covers Chicago live stock with hog receipts about 8 000 and price moves up to 1 cent higher, cattle and sheep receipts and trends, plus Chicago carlot receipts for wheat corn hogs and the upcoming estimates. Northwest wheat receipts show current totals for Minneapolis and Duluth with year over year comparisons. Liverpool wheat and corn movements are noted along with a weather map summary forecasting warmer conditions and rain in key states. Clearances for the day list wheat and flour at 216 000 bushels and other grain totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Liverpool
Manitoba
North Dakota
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Gorman Favored by Democrats for Presidency
Reports from Pittsburg imply Democratic chiefs plan to nominate Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland as standard bearer next year with Pennsylvania also in line for support. The rumor centers on Gorman leading the ticket with strong suggestion of regional backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Corn Be Half A Crop Says Big Nebraska Owner
Agricultural expert John W. Bookwalter, one of the nation's largest landowners, travels from Nebraska to New York and predicts the United States will have only half a corn crop. He says his assessment is rigorous and not pessimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John W. Bookwalter
United States
Nebraska
New York
Chemist Claims Gold From Slate Technique
Merlin Oregon August 4 L La Rix a chemist and metallurgist says he has made silver from gold and developed a new metal from slate from which he expects to produce gold.
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Merlin
Ore
L. la Rix
Forest Fires Menace Yosemite Timber In Park Blaze
Forest fires rage in Yosemite National Park threatening the destruction of about 1,000,000 feet of timber. Soldiers join the effort to fight the flames as firefighters attempt to contain the blaze surrounding forested areas.
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Yosemite, Cal
The
National Park
Escaped Convicts Hide. Reward Rises to 500 Each
Nothing more has been heard from the Folsom penitentiary escape bands ten days after the breakout. Governor increases the reward to 500 dollars for each man as the manhunt continues through California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desptrados
Sacremento
Cal
Folsom
Fire destroys six story plant in Cincinnati
A large blaze at the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company plant on Court and Broadway streets in Cincinnati last night leveled a six story building. The fire caused an estimated loss of 406600 dollars. authorities reported no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinati
Court and
Broadway Streets
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Elder Queen In Limbo Amid Bigamy Charge
Mystic story notes Elder Z. T. Queen, once pastor of the Christian church in Mystic in 1890 and 1900, is jailed in Greenwood Arkansas under grand jury indictment for bigamy after multiple marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic
Z. T. Queen
Christian Church
Greenwood
Ark
Funeral for James F. Garard Set at 1 PM Tomorrow
The funeral for the late James F. Garard will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at his home 606 Oak Street. Rev. J N. Elliott will conduct the services. Interment will follow at Wilton Cemetery.
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James F. Garard
Oak Street
J. N. Elliott
Wilton Cemetery
Indiana Coal Prices Rise at Mines as Block Increases
Indiana coal at the mines is advancing with the block up fifteen cents. Authorities expect further increases before cold weather as other price hikes loom. Terre Haute reports the move and notes it may lead to additional raises this season.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Range of prices on New York stocks at close today
Quotations on bonds and securities listed on the New York stock exchange show the price range at the close of business today. The report covers leading stocks and securities with the accompanying price spread and market activity.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Scout Plan to Buy Santa Fe Reported
Chicago officials ridicule New York telegraph about Rock Island bond issue of 250 million dollars intended to gain control of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. Rock Island cannot purchase the road, say Santa Fe officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCOUT
Santa FE
Rock Island
Chicago
The
New York
Atchison, Topeka
Gates illness exaggerated reports say financier in slight dysentery
Saratoga August 4. The illness of John W. Gates of Chicago has been greatly exaggerated. He is suffering a slight attack of dysentery with no serious symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
John W. Gates
Chicago
Scholten Leaves for Typographical Convention
H. A. Scholten formerly of Muscatine now of Colorado Springs departs for Washington to represent a printer's union at the International Typographical Convention. He will join Denver and other western delegations in Chicago, with the convention starting August 10 and lasting five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Scholten
Muscatine
Colorado Springs
Colo
Washington, D. C
Printer's Union
Colorado City
Mr. Scholten
Chicago
Denver
Funeral for Thelma Gremmel Held at Maiden Lane Home
Thelma Gremmel infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Gremmel was mourned in a morning service at their 9046 Maiden Lane residence conducted by Rev George Meier of the German Evangelical Lutheran church. Floral tributes signified esteem and after the service the body was taken to Greenwood cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Herman Gremmel
Maiden Lane
Geo. Meier
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
City School Board Discusses Steel Ceiling for High School
The building and repair committee met at Dr G O Morgridge's office to discuss installing a steel ceiling in the high school's assembly room. A local dealer and a Chicago firm representative were asked to attend and estimate costs to gauge treasury feasibility. One member said a vote on the project is not yet decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
G. O. Morgridge
Chicago
Treasury
Presbyterian Report Shows Church Growth and Mission Giving
Rev. Dr. W. H. Roberts reports 1903 Presbyterian figures from Muscatine church members. Ordinations dropped to 184 from 236 in 1902, total membership rose to 1 067 477 from 975 877 in 1898. Home missions gifts hit 1 293 321, foreign missions 95 089, colleges 495 000, Los Angeles assembly 94 490.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Roberts
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles General Assembly
United Brethren Church Outing to Burlington on Ot tumwa Belle
The United Brethren church and Sunday school left at 7 30 this morning for Burlington aboard the Ot tumwa Belle. The boat and barge were well filled with young people who expect to enjoy the trip and a neat sum will be netted for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Burlington
Ottumwa Belle
Weather for Iowa Forecast Partly Cloudy with Thunderstorms
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible scattered local thunderstorms in the northeast portion. Warmer conditions persist as Luna rises at 4 46 and sets at 7 08 with the moon on a 1 30 am set.
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Chicago
Luna
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