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Newspaper
Rocky Ford Enterprise
Location
Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
3
Reports from Denver say a plot may be hatched to liberate condemned killer Tom Horn during Frontier Day in Cheyenne. Authorities monitor friends linked to Horn, including John C. Cobb, while extra jail security and inner safeguards are stepped up.
New York Aug 23 Reliance won the America's Cup race over Shamrock III by nine minutes elapsed time and seven minutes three seconds corrected. The Shamrock led briefly and challenged in windward legs but headed by shifting breeze near Jersey coast, allowing Reliance to reach the outer mark with a three minute twenty one second lead. Reliance finished 3:32:17 for the thirty mile course while Shamrock’s time was 3:41:11.
London Aug 22 Lord Salisbury died peacefully at 9 05 last night At Hatfield House he turned to his daughter Lady Gwendoline Cecil and breathed his last Viscount Cranborne becomes Marquis of Salisbury notifying the King Queen and other royals The death marks the fiftieth anniversary of his public life and creates a vacancy in Rochester district affecting a new foreign affairs under secretary The ex premier held roles as warden of the Cinque Ports high steward of Westminster and chancellor of Oxford University He leaves a Knight of the Garter order at King Edwards disposal and a noted aging public figure.
Menotti Garibaldi eldest son of Giuseppe Garibaldi died in Rome today from liver disease complicated by dysentery. His death produced deep public sadness among Garibaldian veterans and admirers, with crowds gathering at his home. He left his family poor, having spent all his resources on plans to redeem the Campagna. It is believed the government will continue his pension to his family.
Nashville Tenn Aug 23 The National Negro and Business League closing session heard F D Patterson of Ohio call the race question a personal issue. Booker T Washington of Tuskegee is elected president and Indianapolis chosen as next meeting site.
In Paris yesterday the Humberts were quickly convicted. M Humbert and his wife received five years each in solitary confinement with $20 fines. Romain d Aurignac got three years and Emile d Aurignac two. Madame Humbert revealed the intermediary Crawford’s real name Regnier who linked Prince Bismarck and Marshal Bazaine during Metz surrender.
Victor reports a settlement between Portland Gold Mining Co president James F. Burns and Western Federation of Miners leader Charles H. Moyer ending the Portland strike. About 700 miners expected to return to work within days after talks at the mine and union headquarters.
Cloud bursts on the Platte divide caused several thousand dollars in private property damage and disrupted travel on the Colorado Southern railroad. excursionists were trapped in Platte canyon resorts overnight as bridges weakened and sections of the line washed away. The storm's worst impact was in East and South Denver with flooded cellars and suspended electric car service.
The sixth Zionist congress opened in Basle Switzerland with Dr Theodore Herzl presiding. About 500 delegates from North America Europe and other regions attended including Max Nordau Sir Francis Montefiore and Israel Zangwill the novelist.
J S Robinson of the Northern Pacific railroad reports extensive forest fires west of Missoula over the Pend Oreille region from Hope Idaho to be ablaze. He notes another large fire north of Clark's Fork and several blazes in the Flathead Indian Reservation as he arrived in town.
A fragment describes a coy woman in a hammock with a strong man reacting to sharp accents and a suggestive exchange. The scene hints at a heated exchange and a playful challenge about arousal as the lovers gauge each other’s response.
A fragmented readers’ note features whimsical lines about William and a mouse, a burglar, a tom cat ode titled The Thomas Cat, and stray verses on newspaper typography and a dog named Fido. The readable parts mix humorous dialogue and dramatic imagery with old timey spoken word style.
A collage of light verse and captions touches on fashion notes the lure of white dresses and playful innuendo plus social quips about keeping cool driving cars and summer work. The snippet closes with a race question remark noting no hangings by 10 a.m.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases with no clear event or context. It appears to be a corrupted page snippet with scattered proper nouns and incomplete sentences, lacking a cohesive news item, date, or location to summarize meaningfully.
The new first secretary Baron Von dem Horsche Haddenhausen arrives with a pleasant demeanor and strong experience, impressing colleagues. His wife Baroness Von dem Bussche Haddenhausen is described as a beautiful young woman with two children. he succeeds Count Von Quadt. Premiums for the Ladies Boosted at State Fair with expanded needlework pantry and cereal foods sections. The fair runs September 14 to 18 with reduced Denver, Poeblo rail fares, reflecting strong Colorado women’s participation. The last line quotes a girl contrasting Eve’s leaves with a sister’s skirt casting.
An Idaho project on the Snake River between Blackfoot and American Falls will build a 60 mile long canal 60 feet wide under state contract. It aims to irrigate 100,000 acres, creating a productive region with favorable climate and strong markets. Purchases and land information are offered by Evans Curtis & Sweet Co. Salt Lake City.
Dr. Dallinger explains how certain wasps prey on live spiders. The mother wasp paralyzes a spider and lays an egg inside. the spider can live a month before being buried with the developing larva. Hatchlings feed on the living spider. Another wasp buries a paralyzed spider for its grub.
A collection of old notices and consumer tips describing Bathing with tepid water and Ivory Soap, teething cures for children, Summer Complaint remedies, and various household product endorsements. Includes quips about starch brands Defiance and Baxter’s cigars and a humorous exchange about garden scarecrows.
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