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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1903
Page
8
The Vatican observed a solemn ceremony as bells tolled from the dome and the obsequies began. Requiem masses will be held in chapels, six hours were spent embalming, and the conclave preparations moved forward amid condolences including a message from the German emperor.
A letter asks if a young man can work his way through college by labor on a college farm. The piece argues perseverance, modest clothing, and limited funds as key, noting benefits of earned education and risks to social life. It compares self-improvement to Moses and mentions England’s liquor tax debate in Dublin.
Backers of champion shipface a canceled event as authorities declare the main race off. Details remain unclear due to poor OCR, but McChesney’s final workout and a planned showdown with Waterboy are mentioned in fragmentary notes from the paddock.
A storm with high winds and jagged hail damaged downtown plate glass windows. Grand Officers of Elks Baltimore elected for the coming year include Joseph T. Fanning of Indianapolis as grand exalted ruler and Charles W. Kantman of Hoboken as grand ruler, among others.
A Missouri death sentence was handed down for a man linked to a January 24 killing near Stanton. The case involved Detective Charles J. Seluimavnier and the crime is described as a fatal assault connected to union activity. The penalty per state law is death.
A garbled dispatch recounts clashes between rebels and federalists at Cradal Bolivar and Moavelial with several deaths. Lynching of Criny Genie occurs near Pine Ruut Ark. A deadly family shooting in New Alling and market turmoil in New York are noted amid uncertain royal visit talks.
A large blaze yesterday afternoon wiped out two Atoraga houses of the Loulayilia Public Ware house Company along Oakland avenue between Seventh and Ninth streets, plus the M. A. Slunt mattress factory and six frame cottages. Total losses run about $120,000.
St Petersburg reports eleven ton pedy boats to depart Kronstadt on July 28 to reinforce the Russian Pacific squadron.
Fragmentary text references Pierson town, Yerkes and Marion, with a possible shooting event and names unclear due to damaged OCR.
Government troops overwhelmed rebel defenses in Ciudad Bolivar, capturing the Zamora stronghold and the Miranda plaza. The assault left hundreds dead, including rebel generals, as authorities cleared barricades in the capital and secured the city with artillery and naval fire.
A Newby family reunion will be held on August 27 in the J. I. Newby grove west of the city. A large number of relatives are expected to attend.
In St Louis on July 22 the bribery cases of Gutke Bersch Kelley Albright Hannigan and Faulkner former delegates tied to city lighting deals and the turf firm founder E Z Arnold were postponed to the October circuit court term. In Joliet a farmer John Gatens 31 was shot by his father John Catens Sr 71 after a quarrel on the Gatens farm and the father is reported in delirium facing possible insanity.
Joeho Krauss proprietor of the St. Nicholas Hotel was chloroformed and robbed of 284 stored in the office save. He lay sleeping on a nearby couch and awoke to find the safe open and the money gone. He believes he was chloroformed while asleep.
Foreclosure suit filed in the U S Circuit Court by the Manantile Priest Company of New York against United States Shipbuilding properties over a $15 000 000 mortgage. The action seeks payment of $400 000 earned interest and cites failure to establish a sinking fund.
Secretary W. L. Risk says entries will be rolled on arrival with no entry fee charged. He promises a fine turnout of animals, good races, and a wide array of amusements exhibits and the hike that always attracts crowds.
Located statement identifies Mr JW fH as secretary of RadeljStarch company and notes establishment of a formal claim or action.
The Gon club held a brisk afternoon shoot with many good scores. Members show improving marksmanship each week in this well attended demonstration.
Will Move. Will Stilley, the barber, has rented new business room under the L E W tracks and will open soon. A Young Cyvelixi leads, Abbomell Fett claims prizes in riding and set a record of Am Us with a mile in 4.30.
The 20 month old George Montz rides a form at a velocipede with a first wheel in his youth. He stands ready for a dive and is proud of his many trials. He is 31 inches tall with curly hair and canvas shoes. He trains with a punching bag and Indian clubs at home daily.
A garbled quotation features Tadmit Turd and gardener William debating perceptions of color with lines about blackberries turning red when green and asking for confirmation of what has been seen.
Reports indicate Tuesday night storms damaged corn with standing stalks leveled in some areas. Observers expect the crop to straighten out and recover later, given resilience and favorable conditions.
In several places around town there are luxuriant weed growths that must be cut down and destroyed. This task cannot wait and should be addressed promptly to prevent further spread.
A fragmented notice states that a young lady who lost two kid curlers should contact the Prers offices at Gescribe property to reclaim them. If no one calls, items will be confiscated by the editor.
A garbled public notice references non residents and official actions by state entities. It mentions Henry Sore, Chadoi, Mallory, and various offices, with references to dates in April and local legal proceedings. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse, but indicates a formal directive impacting non residents and property or duties under state oversight.
A garbled OCR notice lists deadlines and places for non residence status actions. It names locations such as Lake, Valley, and mentions dates in April and references to a hearing or filing at a county building. The text references residents and eligibility, with scattered names and terms like voters, ballots, and addresses, but exact requirements remain unclear.
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