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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

6

Failing that Beirut clash draws British threat to land marines

Diplomatic circles report renewed Beirut violence between Mussulmans and Christians after a Monday clash aboard the United States cruiser Brooklyn. British consul warns Admiral Cotton to land marines if disturbances resume as officials fear Ottoman authorities struggle to restore order.

Washington Navy Beirut Mongay Constantinople American College United States Brooklyn Cotton Wall

Ships Encourage Christians In Beiruts Turbulent Waters

London dispatch notes rising Turkish anger over Macedonian unrest, citing a Beirut riot where four Muslims were attacked by Christians, one soldier and one civilian killed. The American squadron’s presence is seen as emboldening Christians, with Turkey seeking US withdrawal to curb Christian hopes.

London Beirut Turkey Smyrna Constantinople Murrea Mussulmans Macedonia United States Amersern

Troops to Suppress Riot in Cripple Creek

Denver Sept 5 Governor Peabody ordered troops to Cripple Creek after a report by the investigating committee. Adjutant Bell issued commands to the First and Second regiments of infantry, the First squadron of cavalry, Troops B D and Battery A, plus signal and medical corps to proceed at once to the gold camp.

Denver Colo Peabody Cripple Creek Adjutant Bell Go. H Signal Corps and Medical Corps National Guard

Balloon intervention prompts concessions from port authority

The port is expected to make concessions to comply with American representations following balloon intervention.

Porte

Story of the Beirut Riots Told by Consular Reports

Consular dispatches from Beirut dispute Turkish accounts of the riots. Muslims struck first, Christians fled to Lebanon, and troops sided with Muslims. Nazim Pasha arrived to take charge, marines were asked to land, and foreign powers may send warships to Beirut.

Beirut Constantinople Wall of Beirut United States Brooklyn J¢rench Ctizen Lebanon Beirunt Nazim Pasha Wali Syria Damascus Porte Cotton France

Pension Roll Ahead of Million Mark Not Expected

Washington reports Commissioner Ware says the pension roll stands at 996,545 with 729,366 soldiers and 267,189 widows and dependents. He notes the total will likely not again exceed one million, despite ongoing applications, and cites breakdowns by war era with a net loss of 2,901 pensioners for the year. The average pension is $133 annually and Spanish war pensions total $1,765,310.

Commissioner Ware Washington Commissioner of Pensions

Macedonians in hiding amid Turkish forests in Macedonia

From Sofia Bulgaria on Sept 9 the Macedonia interior organization estimates about 150000 women children and old men are hiding in the mountains and forests. Turks burn forests in Seren and Kostur districts and kill escapees. Vlach village of Gopesh near Monastir burned with several inhabitants said to have been thrown into the fire.

Sofia Bulgaria Macedonia Interior Organization Macedonia Seren Kostur Gopesh Monastir

Loop The Loop Man To Die

St Paul reports the loop the loop side show at the fair grounds claimed its second victim yesterday Frank Fuzzin was injured and may die after a ball rolled down a chute and burst open causing him to be struck by iron rafters He was removed unconscious authorities cautioned about the dangerous stunt.

St. Paul Fair Grounds Frank Fuzzin Fuzzin

SIGHTS IN HOSPITAL Monastir Correspondent Tells of Hos pital Scenes

London reports from a Monastir correspondent describe graphic hospital scenes amid Turkish brutality. Greek and Wallachian victims suffer Mauser bullet wounds, showing regular troops fought them while Bashi-Bazouks wielded Martini rifles. Officials warn Turkiye may face wider war with Bulgaria as diplomacy shifts. France considers warships to Beirut, Germany declines involvement, and Russia may deploy its Black Sea fleet after pacification talks. An arrangement between Britain and Austria is noted for potential future use.

Monastir London Daily Mall Far East Bulgaria Beirut France Germany Russia Macedonia Black Sea Turkish Infada Bay St. James Great Britain Austria

Bulgarians Near Breaking Point Over Macedonia Crisis

Reports from Sofia indicate rising Bulgarian tempers and a government leaning to neutrality may yield to public pressure. A university committee of professors coordinates daily discussions while critics attack Prince Ferdinand for dissolving the sobrange.

London Sofie Petroff Sofia Turkey Macedonia Bulgaria Sofia University Ferdinand

Seventeen More True Bills in Post Office Frauds Case

New York reports seventeen additional indictments in post office fraud cases. Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will lead prosecutions. four indicted yesterday remain unnamed, one reputedly prominent. Ashland sheriff pursues burglar who wounded Colonel Mordecai Williams at his home after a dawn break-in. Williams fought with a saber before being shot and later regaining consciousness.

New York Charles J. Bonaparte Baltimore Post Office Department Ashland Hene Mordecai Wiliams

If I Were a Voice A Religious Poem

A devotional piece imagines a persuasive voice traveling the world to preach truth, brotherhood, and joy. It envisions calming sorrow, guiding leaders, and correcting injustice, ending with reflections on a jail chaplain’s touching anecdote about a transformative gesture.

From Marble to Statue of Suffering and Faith

A reflective piece compares human pain to a sculptor shaping rough marble into a noble statue. It argues suffering tests character and faith, urging submission to a higher plan and recognizing hardship as an opportunity for spiritual growth.

John Xu Christ Pee Soula Gethsenane

Interpreting Motives Behind Actions In Daily Life

The author argues that most people mean well and misjudgment comes from hasty judgments of others. By examining underlying intentions rather than outward actions we avoid false conclusions, as misread motives resemble crooked fence lines that look odd until studied closely.

Jesus and the Children Teachings on Christian Love

Rev H R Hawels reflects on Jesus attracting children and urges parents to model Christ like kindness wisdom strength tenderness and sympathy. By showing Christ like qualities children will love and follow him as in the biblical blessing.

Jesus Hifo Christ Rev H, R, Hawels

Mercy and Forgiveness in a Life of Disappointment

The piece reflects on life as a record kept by God where disappointment sheds pages. It praises viewing losses as gains through faith and forgiveness. It urges remembering wrongdoers with compassion, remaining sensitive while extending amnesty to others.

Theodore Cuyer D. D

Defiance Starch and Kidney Pills Featured in Ads

The fragment shows an advertisement by Foster-Milburn Co for Dean's Kidney Pills praising relief from back pain and fatigue with a five-box course. It includes a testimonial by Mrs. P. Brunzel of Everett Washington and a mail-order offer. The page also carries various era ads and light humor, plus medical claims and sample offers.

Dean Brunzel United States Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N.Y

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