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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
6
The Alaska Boundary Commission upholds most of the claims presented, finding all but one contention sustained as presented. The decision marks a significant narrowing of disputed boundary issues and defines the extent of the commission's findings.
London papers express satisfaction that arbitration settled most American claims while Canada wins Portland canal. Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, former American cochair, calls the decision eminently satisfactory, affirming U S title to Alaska and noting Wales and Pearse islands concede a minor point.
Cincinnati October 19 The jury in the Miller Johns alleged bribery case reported no agreement and was discharged by Judge Thompson after a five hour session. Authorities believed the panel stood seven to five for conviction though disagreement centered on Miller's role in the conspiracy.
Milwaukee officials announce the new revenue cutter Tuscarora will depart for Cleveland to assist in settling the U S Canada fishing dispute on Lake Erie. Capt Hall received orders to proceed at once and report to the Cleveland collector of customs before heading to the lake. D Thew Wright named for possible DC federal bench appointment may occur next month. White House decision pending.
King Victor Emmanuel and the queen left Paris for Italy on Sunday afternoon after visiting the city. Before departing he gave ten thousand dollars for the poor of Paris and six hundred dollars for indigent Italians. In Rome, the pope appointed Mgr. Merry del Val as papal secretary of state.
A Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train from Washington to Cincinnati halted when the northern half of a 150 foot draw on the Potomac bridge collapsed, dumping the tender and a baggage car into the river. Fireman John Woods of Charlotte sustained a deep facial gash, but no fatalities were reported and most cars remained on the track after the incident.
John Alexander Dowie known as Elijah the Restorer drew large crowds at Madison Square Garden for Sunday meetings. Thousands departed early, hindering the ceremonies as he expressed frustration at the distracted audience. House-to-house Zion visits and crusade meetings are set to begin Monday.
E L Wentz, a Philadelphia millionaire, has vanished in Wise county Virginia. A thousand men scoured the area for six days with no clue to his fate. His brother raised the reward to 25000 alive or 5000 dead as his father travels from Philadelphia.
Private Kennedy, a U S soldier at Fort Missoula, was shot and killed during a quarrel. John Tulley, another private, fled to the mountains as a sheriff posse and Fort guard pursue him. A second item notes Mrs Kate Laumann murder case where John Williams, a suspect, died by his own action after arrest.
Oct 19 Salt Lake City notes the unclaimed remains of Mattie Reeves from Parkersburg West Virginia. The girl who committed suicide in town according to an ante mortem statement rests in the local potter's field as no relative or friend has claimed the body.
Chauncey Stillman son of a New York bank president and Mary Wright a Boston nurse wed in Augusta on October 19. Mary nursed Stillman through typhoid fever, linking two prominent families in a quiet ceremony.
Aime Charles Beatrand, renowned ballet master, died Sunday night in Bellevue hospital psychopathic ward. His mind had weakened recently and he had played his old violin incessantly in the days before death.
Fifteen laborers died and about forty were injured in a collision between a gravel train and a work train on the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Washington's Crossing, Trenton New Jersey, dated October 19.
Dr August Greth demonstrated an airship over San Francisco, showing practical aerial navigation for two hours before landing in San Francisco Bay. The cigar shaped balloon held 50000 feet of gas with 1800 to 2000 pounds lift and a 12 horsepower engine struggled against strong currents.
An exploring party of 13 reports Mokua popo summit of Mauna Loa, detailing severe mountain sickness and cold. Inside the crater lava geysers shoot 200 feet high, with no lava overflow. Heat rise at Dewey crater suggests possible outbreak. Kilieau remains normal as many excursionists visit Mauna Loa.
The Cunard steamer Etruria from New York arrived Liverpool today reporting a tidal wave struck her as she left New York on October 10. A Canadian named Hall was killed and several others injured.
A dispatch from Odessa reports that an earthquake at Turshty in Persia killed 259 people, destroyed thirteen villages and left widespread devastation.
Washington held a joint banquet for the armies of the Tennessee, Cumberland, Ohio and Potomac with 500 seats at the Arlington hotel. Speakers included Mrs. John A. Logan and reps from the four societies, while Rev. Thomas Sherman praised his father. A Logan Sherman reunion anecdote followed, highlighting reconciliation between generals Logan and Sherman.
Havana hosts a farewell breakfast for sixteen United States artillery officers and thirty one Cuban artillery and rural guard officers. Gen. Rodriguez honors American soldiers and toasts Roosevelt as friend of Cuba. Maj. Brown thanks Cuban hosts and Capt. Aultman expresses hope for future joint action. Brown remains in command at headquarters and battery No. 2.
A Philadelphia millionaire E L Wentz 28 general manager of the Virginia Coal and Iron Co left Big Stone Gap on horseback for Kelley View 25 miles away and has not been heard from since authorities fear murder. His horse and saddle were found bearing his coat. The report also notes other dispatches including death of Macedonian leader Boris Sarafoff and Gen Sir Ian Hamilton leaving for Savannah. A new higher education feature from Ruskin University offers a dressmaking department with Olga Goldzier named as chair.
London reports the Maiden plate at Newmarket was won by Miss Ovja on the favored horse. She was disqualified and the purse awarded to William C Whitney's Cosaid ridden by Skeets Martin.
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