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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
6
The notice lists train arrivals and departures from Pennsylvania Lives sta ton and Butler Street, Cincinnati, and commuter schedules from Court and Broadway. It notes No 24 daily through Roanoke and Norfolk routes, Pollman sleepers to Binefield and Roanoke on the Hillsboro Branch.
A cave-in in a 195th street subway tunnel collapsed killing ten workers and injuring four. The site housed about 20 men. Italian laborers predominated. Superintendent Rufus C. Hunt and foreman Richard Beyers were arrested with bail set at ten thousand dollars each as coroner cites criminal negligence.
A runaway Chicago and Joliet line electric car plunged down a steep Joliet hill Sunday killing Peter Sharp, 18, and wrecking Charles Houston’s house after striking a curve. Motorman Bouray fainted on the platform and passenger Anna Westberg leaped to safety with bruises.
Prof Robert H Thurston director of the Sibley College of Engineering at Cornell University died suddenly at his campus home on his 64th birthday. He appeared to fall asleep and did not regain consciousness. heart disease listed as the cause. He had just returned from a brisk walk while awaiting dinner guests including former President Andrew D White and Dean Huffcut.
In Portland Maine on Saturday a small boat ferrying three U S transport Kilpatrick crewmen and a Portland man sank in the outer harbor. The drowned were a sergeant from the ship, the captain's cabin boy, a ship's carpenter and Fred Stamiford of Portland. Names of the Kilpatrick crew could not be learned.
Reports from Liverpool and London note underwriters refuse to insure Japanese steamers against war risks at 25 guineas per cent amid rising tension. A Tokio conference between cabinet ministers and elder statesmen yielded no final decision as Baron von Rosen prepared for a new talk with Foreign Minister Komura.
Ex congressman Bell recounts a perilous early trip to Leadville where highwaymen held passengers at gunpoint. As Bell’s nose itched he tried to scratch it and his fate hung on a gruff bandit who used a shotgun muzzle to scratch the nose for him.
A Duluth attorney visiting his old home attends church in the East and, after addressing the Sunday school, asks pupils who remember him. A young pupil recalls him as the circus clown from last summer, proving he is remembered by the community.
An old Philadelphia Record advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a money back refund if the remedy fails to cure.
Norfolk reports five cottages destroyed in a blaze that threatened the Virginia Beach summer resort. Had crews from three life saving stations not acted quickly, the entire area including two large hotels and numerous costly homes could have burned. The loss runs into thousands with no insurance.
The Cornell University board of trustees plans to start construction of Rockefeller Hall of Physics and Golkinwin Smith Hall of Languages in spring. Each building is budgeted at $250,000.
London reports Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, ambassador to Madrid, chosen as British ambassador to the United States to succeed Sir Michael Herbert. The king will sign his commission Monday and newspapers praise his diplomatic career and qualifications for Washington.
London Oct. 26. John Redmond, Irish leader, urged starting a campaign against emigration at Killarney. He condemned the exaggerated promises to Irish youths going to America and criticized Andrew Carnegie's Waterford speech. Redmond said Kerry's poorest laborer is happier than most Irish workers in the United States.
The Shores block burned early Sunday in Ashland Wisconsin causing losses near 150000 with only about 30000 insured. About 150 roomers were in the building at the time but all escaped with their lives.
Solomonville Arizona October 26 Laus teeman leader of the Morenci strike has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and a $2000 fine. His lieutenants Salcido Flores and Figueroa received two years and $1000 fines each.
The collection and delivery of telegrams by the Western Union Telegraph Co. is practically cut off due to the lockout of 150 messengers employed by the American District Telegraph Co.
Richard Bevans, a Dingmans Ferry farmer, and his wife were shot while seated by a window at their Port Jarvis home. Both are expected to die. Investigators have no clue to the assassin or motive.
John B. Dorwegan, Harlem boardinghouse proprietor, was fatally stabbed Sunday night by John Eaton, a former boarder whom Dorwegan had dispossessed days earlier in New York.
The Bishop Ridley college in St. Catharines Ontario was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday. All students escaped unharmed but many lost personal effects. Building loss is put at 42000 with 25000 in insurance.
Chicago Oct 26 The Illinois Steel Co laid off 1,000 laborers in its South Chicago mills with no notice beyond being told there would be no work for the present.
Vancouver authorities arrest Clarence H. Leonard and his wife on a charge based on telegraphic instructions from New York. Leonard is accused of forging a $10,000 check recently in New Jersey.
Honolulu October 26 United States District Judge M M Estee after kidney trouble surgery remains very weak though overall condition is favorable.
A six pound Maxim machine gun exploded at Indian Head proving ground on Sunday. Frank Pennie a Negro helper was killed instantly and Nelson Jackson a first class laborer also colored was seriously injured.
In Kansas City Missouri on Sunday night a trolley car and a wagon collided. Five people were injured all from the wagon, two seriously. Rescue crews and emergency responders attended the scene. Police investigated the cause of the crash.
A general rally of the Volunteers of America took place in Pittsburg on Sunday. The event was conducted as a reception with addresses reviewing the army and its needs and urging public assistance.
Vienna on October 26 reports two Bulgarian missionaries Furnasieff and Popoff prepare to depart for New York. Their aim is to raise funds in the United States to aid destitute Macedonians during the current crisis.
A heavy gale sweeps Britain’s coasts with ships seeking shelter. Vanderbilt’s yacht North Star limps into Queenstown short of coal.
Mr and Mrs McBride and Dr Limes swear to sworn statements asserting Dodd's Kidney Pills cured their son from epileptic spells and mental decline. Dr Simes emphasizes the treatment as the sole cause of recovery. The case, witnessed by George Moore, has stirred the local community.
The porcupine is considered a mixed associate by a coon and fox. The coon says he has good points while the fox warns he is apt to flatter and to send one away with a stuck up feeling. Chicago Daily News.
General agent position offered across counties with profitable goods. $60 for $80 monthly net bond or $50 cash required. Yearly contract. Advancement prospects. Address Alexander Company Box K Greensburg Indiana. Includes miscellaneous quotes and ads from various sources.
Miss Alice Bailey of Atlanta reports severe menstrual pains and ovarian inflammation nearly led to surgery. After two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved, gained weight, and regained health, sending praise and a forfeit note as proof of authenticity.
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