28 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
1
A statement by Epwarp Y. Gopsnoroucu declines engaging in personal controversy over a judgeship nomination. He offers to debate with named opponents on the issue with signings and respectful discussion, and challenges public disclosure of his rival’s identity. The note appears alongside other local notices.
The ICC report for the quarter ending March 31 shows 300 killed and 2,834 injured in train accidents. Including employee and passenger injuries, total casualties reach 827 killed and 11,481 injured. There were 1,650 collisions and 1,181 derailments causing 2,491,046 dollars in damage to cars engines and roadways.
Professor Langley, noted astronomer and physicist and longtime secretary of the Simble Institution since 1887, reports success with a lying machine he believes is wildly effective. His study spans aeronautics and bird flight, yet Santos-Dumont’s balloons and other modern aviators do not influence his design.
Thirteen inmates at Folsom penitentiary fought officers in the captain's office injuring several, fatally stabbing Turnkey Cochrane and killing guard Cotter who later died. Convicts seized arms, used officers as shields, escaped toward Bald Mountain, prompting Governor Pardee to order state troops. Warden Wilkinson and Captain Murphy among prisoners released briefly before forces regrouped and the rest returned to cells.
The New York Yacht Club defender selection picks Reliance after yesterday’s race with Constitution and Columbia. Trials are to be discontinued. notable attendees include Commodore Bourne, C. Oliver Iselin, and August Belmont who applaud the choice. Reliance has led in all races and few losses on time allowance. defender to undergo overhaul in Bristol before sailing to New Rochelle.
Rome July 28 nearly all conclave cardinals arrived and held a lengthy congregation meeting marked by cordial receptions for Cardinal Gibbons. Cardinal di Pietro is discussed as a compromise candidate if others fail. Cardinal Logue praises Gibbons while noting his low prospects. Cardinals receive four-room suites, with Gibbons drawing apartment 5 near the Sistine Chapel. they plan early Masses to finish first ballots by 11. The enthronement timing remains debated between immediate and autumn.
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