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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
2
Condensed review highlights events from the pope's death to European monarchist shifts, Wall Street firm failures, and conflicts across Venezuela, Turkey, and the Philippines. Notable items include Cardinal Gibbons alliances, a pope’s loss of a famous ring, and riots over mining and labor.
Rome July 26 The will of Pope Leo XI was opened at the congregation of cardinals and outlines a plan to pass all property to the church via the successor for religious works. It mentions gifts to family and doctors and places land and buildings in the holy see to avoid relatives claims.
In Chicago on July 3 Adolph Ehman of Charles Eh man Co mantle makers fired at and mortally wounded Revert Kuter during a clash with striking Serbian workers as he acted as guard for Nemanians. The incident occurred amid jeers from a crowd of union members.
The world bids farewell to a remarkable man who lived over ninety three years and led the church as pope for more than twenty five years. His earthly career defined a era of leadership and devotion. The obituary notes a life of service and enduring influence.
The record lists multiple dated items such as jubilees in 184 1887 1888 and 1691 and 1596 1596 marks. It notes an encyclical on socialism and calls for reunion of Christendom in April 194 and a consistory creating eleven cardinals in June 1899. A mortality entry shows pneumonia and a death in July 1908.
Rome reports Pope Leo XIII died at 4 minutes past 1 PM, ending a long illness. Cardinals and Vatican aides kept vigil as the body lay in state, with embalming planned and nine days of funeral ceremonies to follow. The pontiff’s final moments were marked by serenity as he blessed the Cardinals and his nephews.
Washington reports a Treasury ruling exempting foreign exhibits from import duties if returned in bond at first entry and shipped back after the exposition end. Duty applies to goods for sale. Ports and manpower needed include St Louis and Portland, with specific exemptions for personal provisions and free samples.
The body of Pope Leo XIII lies in semi state in the Holy See with the comauro hood rochet and white gown. Diplomatic officials dignitaries and Roman aristocracy will pay respects as the pope is laid in pontifical robes and moved to the chapel of the Sacrament of St. Peter for public farewell before Saturday’s interment.
Rome reports a heated pre conclave campaign among cardinals and foreign envoys. Cardinal Gotti draws support from those backing a protectorate for Oriental Christians, while Archbishop Merry del Val is backed by backers seeking a breve papacy amid controversy over Gotti’s brother's criminal record.
Rome July 23 The Italian government orders reserve compartments for visiting cardinals during the conclave designating them princes of the blood. Authorities will facilitate their travel with special calom cars and full access to officials at all stages of the journey.
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