20 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
1
The report details Pope Leo XIII’s death on July 3 after a lengthy struggle with cardiac failure. It describes his life from birth in 1820, his rise through church ranks, and his long papacy marked by policy shifts and significant acts, including preparations for a conclave and the ceremonies after his passing.
The image depicts the pope lying in his bed as physicians announce the fatal moment. A cardinal stands nearby while attendants prepare for the death and the subsequent chamber arrangements in Rome.
A collage of AP dispatches from Rome and Rome Vatican reports detail the pope’s grave condition and fading consciousness on July 20 through July 26 as medical bulletins record rest between moments of great danger. The Associated Press notes widespread telegraph disruption and rumors of death as observers await official word.
Tacoma associate T. O. Mis outlines a proposed extension of the Fo railway system linking Huntington to Spokane with an Oregon Railway connection. The plan includes a direct Puget Sound entry opposite Puget Sound and a shorter route than the Northern Pacific, with Pallanzhamn Bay as a terminus, emphasizing rapid cross Cascade access.
Report notes a cured locksaw and mentions New York, Jalpay, and Purresefal treatment. Weather references include showers and storms with northwest winds. The text lists names such as Abe Seix Leveth and Dar, with dates and forecasts for Wisconsin and Tecetay.
A compact record of Pope Leo XIII born at Carpineto and rising to cardinal, nuncio to Belgium, bishop of Perugia, and camerlengo. It lists key milestones from 1811 birth, 1878 papal accession, reforms reviving the Scottish hierarchy, major encyclicals condemning socialism, jubilees and anniversaries, to death in 1903.
The Associated Press reports a broad short interest raid on Wall Street. Amalgamated Copper and Rock Island led declines with others slipping from minor to over a point. Copper price weakness and broad selling pushed several securities down as the market opened lower and fluctuated throughout the day.
Washington July 5 The pope death announcement reaches U S church and state leaders. President Reneryel and other figures react with solemn statements while bishops prepare services and dioceses distribute notices across the country.
In Rochester on July 20 Jenice Wilton, an elderly resident, was driven by attendants during the night. The supposed undertaker work and embalming efforts are described as uncertain with claims of a recovered body and hastened preparations, while questions remain about the events surrounding the death.
A garbled notice notes daily briefings from Oyster Bay about President Roosevelt and Vatican events. It mentions The pope and keeps readers informed on Vatican news as of recent times.
A partly readable notice reports a land purchase arrangement in Alabama. The Southern States Lamber wanpanr and Thomas T aa and Frefenck Wo Preen engage in a deal at Ol caro to erect a water system and open a bid or auction. Buyers plan a meeting at Western farmers and stock raisers to discuss the tract.
Rebels and government forces clash in Ciudad Bolivar with heavy street fighting. Government troops capture cemetery area after fierce combat. a Venezuelan fleet shells the government building while reports say the revolutionaries lose the city center. Casualties and wounded flood the capital’s headquarters as orders for a final push unfold.
Jair John Bowe, known as the "hella man" in Wheelart Pa, has died. The notice recalls his notoriety in local legends and his involvement in the Tank case, noting his wide renown in the community.
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