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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1903

Page

6

King Edward Exercises Veto On New Cabinet Formation

London reports that King Edward VII will not assent to forming a new cabinet until thoroughly satisfied with its personnel and ability to run the empire pending Parliament. He has set conditions to reform army administration and debated replacing War Secretary with a general, while keeping Lansdowne as foreign minister.

London Nex Balfour Balmora Thor Uehly Edward Mr. Balfour South African War Commission Balmoral Lord Lansdowne King Dward Lord Lansdowney Latu Adelian War Commission Lord Kitchener War Office Associated Press Iton

Invasion Fears as Honduras Nicaragua Boundary Rift Grows

Advices from New Orleans report Spanish Honduras preparing to invade Nicaragua over border rights along the Wanks river. A commission headed by General Ordenez warned Managua that war would be proclaimed if Honduras claims were not recognized. Cape Gracias officials lacked authority to act, prompting Honduras to warn Nicaraguans to expect an invasion unless a settlement is reached.

New Oleans Nicaragua Honduras Wanks River Bonilla Cape Gracias Ordenez Tegucigalpa Zelaya Henry Garrigoncod

Nevada Show Embezzlement Arrests in Cole Younger Group

In Nevada Missouri on September 24 Cole Younger and Frank James West show members H W Hall treasurer and F G Linenfelder were arrested on embezzlement charges of 6000 by show manager H E Allott. The arrests are said to be retaliation for lawsuits against Allott and his backer seeking 25100 from Younger and 4800 from James over failure to equip the show and remove prostitutes.

Nevada Cole Younger Frank James Younger H. W. Hall F. G. Linenfelder H. E. Allott Alot James Allot Affman

Officers Named at Irrigation Congress Session

Ogden Utah Sept 19 With the closing Mosing session of the eleventh national irrigation congress underway this afternoon only part of the planned work is done The permanent organization committee nominating list includes President W A Clark Montana First vice president J W Shurtliff Utah Second vice president W Johnson Denver Third vice president John Hall Texas Secretary B H Maxson Reno Nevada

Irrigation Congress Ogden Utah National Irrigation Congress Congress Committee On Permanent Organization W. A. Clark Montana J. W. Shurtliff W. €. Johnson Denver John Hall Texas B. H., Maxson Reno Nevada

Train Robbers Foiled Near Corbett Station

Portland set: four masked men derail and rob the Oregon Railroad & Navigation line on Sep 25. Express Messenger Fred Korner kills one bandit and wounds another, preventing booty as the gang flees by river. Sheriff’s posse seeks the remaining suspects. Oregon RR & Navigation offers 1000 reward.

No Hope for Panama Treaty This Week

Washington reports the state department closed with the Panama canal treaty deemed ended though eight hours remained for Colombian congress action. No favorable word from Bogota or the Colombian chargé. Roosevelt faces choice to use Spooner act on Nicaragua route or wait for a resolution on the Panama route. Jett Receives Sentence of Death. Cynthiana Ky Sept 24 After an eight day trial Custiss Jett is sentenced to death for the murder of Town Marshal Cockrell at Jackson July 31 1904.

Washington State Department Marrequin Congress Roosevelt Spooner Nicaragua Panama Jett Cynthiana Custiss Jett Cockrell Jackson

War Sole Solution Feared as Bulgaria Plots Possible Conflict

Sofia Sept 25 Bulgarian calm masks growing war talk over Macedonian issues. Mobilization prep intensifies as Turkish reforms fade. reports of atrocities in Monastir and Kastoria district emerge, with 600 Turks killed at Kachani in a Sept 18 clash amid looting and arson.

Sofia Bulgaria Sinat Monastir Monaster Vilayet Kastoria Kastendit Sota Kachani

Crisis Nears Resolution in East Feud Over Peace or War

Sofia report Sept 25 says peaces or war likely to be decided within forty eight hours. Premier Petroff met AH Fer Bey to discuss Macedonia, with ministers in Constantinople near agreement on key points. Turkish envoy promised refugee protection for those from Lozengrad and steps to reinstate them.

Sofia Bulgaria Petroff AH Fer Bey Macedonia Constantinople Burgas Lozengrad Turkey

Indian Land Opening Set for Nov 10 in Minnesota

Washington reports Commission Richards of the General Land Office fixed November 10 at 9 a m as the date to open for settlement three quarters of a million acres formerly Chippewa lands in Minnesota. The lands were recently segregated from timber lands at the reservation. Patsy and Mrs Casey exchange a humorous dialog about candy and keeping still.

Washington Patsy

Frosta Fail To Do Great Injury To Crow

Washington bulletin reports frost across the corn belt spared most crops though western Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas and parts of Minnesota Wisconsin suffered. Ohio valley and Tennessee crops drought stressed. late plantings need 1 2 weeks of favorable weather to finish.

Washington Weather Bureau Kansas Nebraska Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio Valley Tennessee

Armed Bandits Hold Up Oregon Express Train

A Portland Oregon express train on the Oregon railroad and Navigation line was held up at Corbett east of the city shortly before 10 p m Engineer Barret was fatally shot Details are sparse and it is unclear if the bandits took any loot A special train went to the scene a reward of 1000 is offered for the arrest of the highwaymen The messenger reportedly shot at the robbers before they fled

Portland Ore Atlantic Express Oregon Railroad & Navigation Corbett Station Fred Korner Ollie Barrett Troutdalee Here Mile Post 21 Sui Korner Columbia River Story Jett Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company Hiv Portland Owas Jamesy Connors Porthland Ore Atlan Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Corbett Enginneer Barrett Bridal Vail Dalles Thin City Oreron Railroad and Navigation Company

G A R Members Barred From Funeral In Neenah

In Neenah Wisconsin a church ruling barred Grand Army of the Republic members from attending Ferdinand Sauer’s funeral. Minister Rev Albert Koehtke said the act enforced church rules. Sauer, a prominent G A R member, had chosen pallbearers before death. The service saw the casket draped with an American flag which the pastor had removed, provoking strong local criticism.

Neenah Wis Lesl G. A. BR Albart Koehtke CG. A. Th Wilform Ferdinand Sauer Dautbern Froehike Sauey

Big Flour Mills Shut Down After Mass Strike

Minneapolis mills close indefinitely at midnight with about 1740 workers leaving. Most employees quit. a few remained briefly for cleanup. No violence reported as notices promise rehire to those who report back.

Minneapolis Minn

Aid of Canada workers urge funds for wages

At a September 24 meeting of Consolidated Lake Superior Company employees in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario a resolution was adopted to memorialize the Ontario government to make strong representations to provide funds needed for the men's wages.

Ask Aid of Canada Sault Ste. Marie Ont Consolidated Lake Superior Company Ontario

Sutton Will Surrender in Michigan Fraud Case

Lansing, Mich. sent. 24. El R. Sutton implicated in military frauds will surrender to Lansing authorities after returning from Old Mexico. His punishment will likely be a $2,000 fine.

Sutton Lansing Mich el R. Sutton Old Mexico

Ball Player Loses Eye Ends Davenport Career

Henry Hines captain of the Davenport Three Eye League team and former National League player was struck in the eye by flying steel in Rockford Alabama on September. The eye will be removed ending his baseball career, a severe blow to local sports.

Rockford Henry Hines Davenport Ines

Cabinet changes in Japan announced in Tokyo

Tokyo reports changes in the Japanese cabinet with Hakano named minister of justice Haron Woura as agriculture Kubota as education and Oura as communications minister confirming a reshuffled leadership lineup.

Japan Tokyo Hakano Haron Woura Kubota Oura

Gift for Yale to fund metallurgical lab

New Haven Sept 24 John Hays Hammond renowned mining expert and Yale professor will present the institution with a metallurgical laboratory valued between 25000 and 50000 dollars.

Yale New Haven Conn John Hays Hammond Yale University Vost

Engineer's $7,600 settlement in Chicago & Alton case

Engineer M. T. M. Pages settles with Chicago and Alton Railway for 7600 dollars after suing for 50000 for injuries from a boiler explosion in Mexico Massachusetts on September 24. The case stemmed from injuries suffered in the no holler incident.

Mexico M. ™. Page Chicago & Alton Railway Company

Swindler Gets Long Term Sentencing

Boston September 24 Judge Sherman sentences Edward A. Cranston to not more than fifteen nor less than ten years in state prison for forgery and swindling. The case highlights a significant punishment for the crime.

Boston Sherman Edward A. Cranston Stata Prinan

Notes From The Capital In Des Moines 1903

Des Moines reports an educational products exhibit for Iowa to be shown in December with a state display at the St Louis exposition. Adjutant General Corbin praised the Des Moines post after inspecting buildings and stables. Legal and financial notes cover marriage law talks, licenses, and a St Louis expo disbursement official.

Des Moines Commercial Exchange I. J. Sessions St. Louia Milo Ward Henry C. Corbin United States Army Tie Fiad Avery Corbin sWwo Advanczed

Miscellaneous old advertisements with remedies and slogans

A collage of early 20th century ads touts foot care remedies like Allen’s Foot-Ease, starch brands, faceless dyes, laxatives, and tonics. It includes endorsements, prices, health claims, and promotional quips from various firms and places, reflecting consumer culture and marketing language of the era.

Excursion Offer From Kansas City Southern To Southern Cities

On October 20 the Kansas City Southern Railway offers a cheap round trip excursion from Kansas City to Lake Charles Shreveport Beaumont and Port Arthur for 10.00 limited days to travel with generous stopover privileges. The offer aims to draw a large crowd during a popular season with safety and comfort emphasized and tickets available through agents in Kansas City Missouri.

Kansas City Southern Railway Port Arthur Kanana City Missouri Kansas Lake Charles Shreveport Beaumont Kansas City G. Warner G P

Guaranteed Cure for Piles and Related Ailments

An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including bleeding, protruding, or ching conditions with a money back guarantee. It promotes Allen's discovery for piles and offers a mail order option from Lock Vox 852 Le Roy New York, with price details and various unrelated lines about laundry and satire.

Allen le Roy N.Y

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