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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
1
Rome July 16 bulletin says no new phenomena in Pope Leo’s condition. Vital signs steady with respiration 30, temperature 36.4 C, pulse 84. He has taken a little nourishment and reports chest oppression but hopes for quick relief.
Rome reports minimal change in the pope's status after a quiet night. He grew restless in the forenoon, complained of insomnia, and shifted constantly, yet dangerous delirium has not recurred. Doctors warn the outlook remains extremely grave though the pneumonia is said to have nearly cleared.
In Rome on July 16, Pope Leo XIII declares he has no personal wealth and lives on alms. He states he has already divided his property among others and would not divert any from the church to his family, describing this as a detriment to the church.
Rome July 16 Monsignor O Connell rector of the Catholic university at Washington was received in private audience by Cardinal Rampolla who showed great interest in the university situation and its future. O Connell said he believed he voiced the feeling of the American people as they hope for the preservation of the pope s life.
The Union Pacific Railroad announces 10 million dollars in 1.5 year 5 percent notes to finance affiliated lines including Southern Pacific. Notes sold at 98 percent with no selling commission. about half placed abroad and the rest with major New York financial houses. The parent company has surplus earnings but aims to support subsidiaries amid market conditions.
Postmaster General Payne departed Washington aboard the revenue cutter Onondaga for a ten day coastal cruise for his health. He is accompanied by Mrs. Payne their niece Miss Jones and a physician.
The brief notes a claim regarding a Jewish petition, with vague references to czarist authority and official acknowledgment, but lacking concrete details or corroborating names. Further context is not provided in readable text.
The B N A I B R I T H committee presented a petition to the president who then had Secretary Hay cable the American charge d affaires at St. Petersburg to inform the czar’s government. Riddle’s instructions are to notify Russia of the petition and seek reception for it. The committee approves the president and Hay plan and awaits Riddle’s reply.
Washington officials say Robert Shaw Oliver, named assistant secretary of war, will be favored for secretary of war when Root retires. Root plans to return to New York to resume law practice after completing key matters, timing still uncertain.
At the state department Secretary Hay and Russian chargé Theodore Hansen met on the Manchurian issue. They found the conference most satisfactory and Hay planned to advise American treaty commissioners in Peking for an early settlement on ports in Manchuria. Japanese minister Takahira inquired and was informed Hay aims to secure open ports to the world.
Washington reports a former postal employee charging John M. Marston assistant superintendent of the railway mail service with firing Charles Terry and demanding a $50 cash bribe plus $8 monthly payments to rehire. The president orders an investigation by the post master general as five other government employees face inquiry by postal inspectors.
The state pardon board in St. Paul on July 16 postponed final action on two major cases Frank H. Hamilton serving seven years for killing Leonard Day and Norman W. King a ex detective tied to an administration scandal. The board will review all surrounding circumstances before deciding.
Marion Butler former U S senator from North Carolina traveled to Monterey Mexico to seal a contract with Boer general Joubert for 100000 acres of land for Boer colonization. The tract sits between the Soto la Marina and Carzal rivers with Gulf of Mexico frontage.
The Republican state convention in Louisville opened at 2 p m with C M Barnett as temporary chair selecting at large committee members. Reports from committees were followed by permanent organization and platform adoption.
Havana July 9 The senate committee decided to submit a report recommending postponement of ratification. Indications point to defeat of the treaty, with tentative prospects of its eventual ratification.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on July 9 Jacob Walter eleven and George Walter thirteen drowned in the Susquehanna river at Shof. One body has been recovered.
A mob in Flemingsburg Kentucky hanged William Thacker a white man serving a life term for the murder of John Gordon after breaking into the jail near Mount Carmel. Thacker was overpowered by the mob, tied to a tree, and killed despite pleading for mercy.
An Oyster Bay conference at Sagamore Hill involved President Roosevelt Simon S. Wolf Oscar Straus and Leon Levi. They discussed delaying and refining a B N A I B R I T H petition to Russia over the Kishineff outrages and whether to present it or use a diplomatic brief to resolve the incident without straining U S Russian relations.
In Chicago on July 16 a mob of about 1000 pursued a Kellogg Switchboard freight wagon for two miles to the Northwestern railroad freight house. Police with a wagon escort beat back rioters, blockades formed by truck drivers, and special Kellogg officers unloaded the freight. Thirty shots were fired to disperse persistent rioters.
Seven highwaymen stopped an electric car in Portland Oregon, shot one passenger Frederick Day after he raised his hands, and robbed about forty passengers of valuables. They are estimated to have taken around $300 in cash along with jewelry.
Milwaukee reports the American Association baseball club will be sold piecemeal due to lack of patronage. The team that has played winning ball all season will be replaced by a cheaper aggregation assembled by the bidder.
The crisis following Premier Katsura's resignation ends with him back in office. Marquis Ito declines the Sei Yuka opposition, becomes president of the privy council. Count Matsukata and Marquis Yamagata named privy councillors. The press关注 Russian stance on Manchuria and Korean borders.
Colonel John Weir says he has bought a 2,500,000 acre timber domain near Chihuahua with partners Vice President Morton of the Santa Fe and Walter S. Eddy. Plans include building about sixty miles of railroad from Terrazas toward the Sierra Madre region and colonizing part of the land with Boers.
La Crosse Wis July 15 An insignificant burn from contact with a swiftly revolving flywheel of a gasoline motor may prove fatal to Street Commissioner John Falk who was aiding an employee when his arm was burned. Falk is a veteran workman and the injury occurred during local city work.
Paris reports that the foreign offices of France and Italy weigh delaying the Italian king's Paris visit until autumn because of the pope's condition. A definite postponement is not set, but the likelihood is high.
The Gentry Bros Shows stage a parade twice as large as last year with nine sections. Acts include camels, monkeys, ponies, dogs, elephants and gold bedecked chariots. The consolidated pageant starts at 10 a.m. Friday July 17 from the show grounds in Huron and travels through main streets.
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