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Newspaper

The Dalton Gazette

Location

Dalton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1903

Page

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Liverpool Plans Concrete Slab Homes for Workers

Liverpool proposes using city engineer guidance to construct worker dwellings with concrete slabs formed from dust destructor clinkers.

Liverpool

New India Medal Approved by King for Frontline Service

A new medal for participants in military operations in India and frontier regions has been struck and received royal approval. The king's effigy appears on the obverse while the word India is inscribed on the reverse.

India

Giant locomotive completed for Rocky Mountain freight

The largest locomotive ever built at Schenectady has just been finished for freight service over the Rockies. It extends 70 feet and on level track can pull a train about a mile and a half long.

Schenectady Rocky Mountains

Iral Harrison Condit Celebrates 95th Birthday in Orange

Iral Harrison Condit of Orange New Jersey has just turned 95. He is reputed to be the only living son of a Revolutionary War soldier in the state, with his grandfather also a minute man in the continental army. In Washington Iowa Circle residents clash with Mrs. John A Logan over cutting trees to improve the view of the Gen Logan statue.

Iral Harrison Condit Orange N. J John A Logan Iowa Circle Washington Gen. Logan

Fattest Mayor Candidate Sways Owatonna Vote

Charles T. Taylor, weighing 407 pounds, has just taken office as mayor of Owatonna Minnesota after a near weight tied election. The note mentions the Bible’s wide global spread and a Smithsonian scientist planned to study Aleut mummy caves in Alaska, with expectations for his forthcoming report.

Charles T. Taylor Owatonna Minn Edmund Meany Smithsonian Institution Alaska

Largest shoes shipped from Rockland for Harvey Murray

The largest pair of shoes ever made for wear was sent from Rockland Mass. The size 17 shoe measures nearly sixteen inches and required four standard boxes for packing two boxes per shoe. The buyer is Harvey Murray a Black worker in a sawmill at Tirrell Ark.

Rockland Mass Harvey Murray Tirrell Ark

Carpet Industry Grows From Tiny Workshop in Don egal

A carpet industry began in a poor Don egal district with twelve women workers and has expanded to employ several hundred. The carpets are handmade in the Turk and Persian style, using mosaics of small woolen squares with artistic designs and colors.

Donegal

Scottish noble holds vast land and old customs

The Duke of Buccleuch, host to King Edward at Dalkeith, is one of six men owning a sixth of Scotland. His estate preserves customs dating to King Alfred. The present duke’s father rode from Bath to Longleat at breakneck pace to apologize to Lady Charlotte Thynne for forgetting to propose.

Buccleuch Edward Dalkeith Scotland Alfred Bath Longleat Charlotte Thynne

Lady Hely-Hutchinson Aiding South African War Wounded

Lady Hely-Hutchinson, a noted colonial figure and charitable helper, departed England after earning prominence for nursing victims of a Pretoria Natal railway disaster. She personally aided the injured through the night, carrying exhaustion as she worked alongside rescuers.

Hely-Hutchinson England

Doctor from Marburg Promotes Bee Stings for Rheumatism

Dr. Perce of Marburg addressed physicians praising bee stings for joint and muscle rheumatism. He claims success in 500 cases and notes gradual pain relief as sting exposure increases, starting with a few stings and then expanding the number.

Perce Marburg Pere

Welsh Prince History Drama Halted by Censor in Llandudno

In Llandudno Wales the lessee of a theater postponed a Welsh historical drama about the last native prince after the censor refused to license a play he could not understand. The Welsh language production titled Liewelyn eln Llyw Olaf remains hung up awaiting clearance.

Llandudno Wales Liewelyn Eln Llyw Olaf

First US Patent History From Winslow to Hopkins

The first patent issued in 1641 to Samuel Winslow for salt production was granted by the Massachusetts Bay Colony for ten years, with a year to build the plant. Later states issued patents. The first U S patent as a nation went to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for a method of making pot and pearl ashes.

Samuel Winslow Massachusetts Bay Colony

Various Global Facts Span Demographics and Technology

A survey of global statistics notes the Mexican average boot size, Minneapolis as a large Scandinavian city, and the Amazon valley still unexplored. It cites yearly deaths by suicide in Russia, religious diversity in the UK, high divorce rates in American men over 40, and numerous industrial and cultural facts from Europe and the United States. This wide collection mentions Britain’s record fire toss, U S weather observation staff, cotton production in Mexico, cannon manufacturing in France, and many other diverse data points across continents.

Minneapolis Amazon Russia United Kingdom British Isles St. Louis Exposition Grounds United States Weather Bureau Mexico St. Etienne France England Wales Viennay Russian Turkestan Manchuria Oregon New York Alpine Clubs Mediterranean United States Baron von Loew Orange Valley N. J Bendigo Australia Charlies Stevens Lord Balfour Burleigh London Queen Victoria Memorial School Arsen Paul Draginov St Petersburg Zenas Crane Gov Crane Massachusetts Plainfield Mass Scotland Ireland Ohio Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes

Notable Deaths and Disasters Across 1903 Headlines

William Thompson longtime president of New York Pie Baking Co dies at 75. Cape Breton reports two white whales trapped in Bras dOr Lakes as fishermen attempt capture. Utah public lands opening by treaty with Uintah Indians impacts October settlement. Idaho flood, Idaho cloudburst kill two, devastate crops. Arctic speed trials confirm Arpad as fastest battleship. University of Chicago demonstrates artificial heart circulation in dog. Detroit corruption case files reveal embezzlement. Vermont forest fires threaten 1,000 fighters and thousands of acres. Maine fires devastate Bangor and Aroostook railroad. Philadelphia carpenters strike ends with compromise. Chicago hotel workers strike spreads to major hotels. Virginia Democratic primary designates Senator John W. Daniel as nominee. Nebraska handcar collision fatal. Roosevelt backs sweeping post office probe. Czar approves curbs on Jewish real estate purchases. 101 towns exempt. Thackeray press and Mortimer & Co blaze causes heavy losses.

William Thompson New York Pie Baking Co Thompson America Atlantic Bras D'Or Iakes Cape Breton James McLaughlin Utah Lawyer's Canon Nez Perce Idaho Joe Demissey Isabella Arpad Pola University of Chicago Elias P. Lyon Detroit Mich Walter I. Sanders Monguagon Township Sanders Vermont Hardwick Worcester Mountain Worcester Elmore Union Pacific Burt Aroostook Maine Bangor,& Aroostook Philadelphia Chicago Cedar Rapids-Spalding Ronsevelt Post Office Czar Jewieb Wessis Davidson Thackeray Mortimer & Co Long Island Medford Farmingville New York City Col.r. G. Monroe State Board of Arbitration General Land Office Kansas Dewey Cattle Co Pittsburg Arizona New Mexico Providence Maater Carpenters Association Carpenters’ Union Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Tugboat Association Hugh J. Cannon Germany Prussian Prussia Robley J) Evans Asiatic Squadron China Chinese Washington Kentucky Oregon New Orleans Chefoo Monterey Shanghai New Lisbon Wis John D. Tanges Greenland L. L Westfield Mass State Department John C. Ingersoll United States Cartagena Columbia Colon Ingersoll Ilinois Robert G. Ingersoll Maynard W. Va Anperedt Joseph Seachy Michael Seachy Joseph Kosma Holyoke American Writing Paper Co Utter Girls Nonothek Nool Nbont Doo Ethur Flaniucan Sing Sing Plinigan Beeper Fifty Fourth Street Flecto

Series of Disasters and Labor Strikes Across the Nation

The report details widespread damage from fires near Medford and Farmingville with water shortages affecting New York City. It cites strikes by Brockton shoe workers, labor actions in Providence and Chicago, a murder in Maynard West Virginia, and fires in New Lisbon Wisconsin. It notes international tensions in China and expulsions of missionaries in Prussia.

French bombardment razes Figuig in Algeria clash

Gen. O’Connor leads 4000 foreign legion troops and artillery against the Zenega stronghold of Figuig. French bombardment destroys mosques and homes while Moors retreat into palm groves. No French casualties reported as attack ends with offers of submission pending.

Beni-Ounif Algeria Figuig Jonnartani Offivhen O'Connor Foreign Legion Juive Drennan-Ed-Das

Coal Inquiry Hearings Open as Interstate Board Probes Coal Rates

New York June 9 The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened hearings on the coal purchase and pricing practices amid claims of anti pooling violations under the Sherman act. Witnesses including Robert M Olyphant and M S Kammerer testified that coal prices to the public rise ten cents per ton monthly until a ten cent maximum is reached. The commission also ruled contracts may be admitted as evidence and debated whether witnesses can be compelled to submit contracts.

New York Inter-State Commerce Commission W. KO Kearst Robert M. Olyphant Delaware & Hudson Meo M.S. Kammerer M S Kammerer & Co Luzerne District Jersey Central Railroad

Baltimore bakers strike over wage demands in June

In Baltimore a general strike began on Monday after bakery proprietors refused wage demands by the Journeymen Bakers' union. A minimum weekly rate is sought of 12 dollars for bench workers, 14 dollars for oven and dough workers, plus a ten hour day. Overtime pay is 5 cents per hour. Bakeries could supply bread but did not bake cakes or pastries.

Baltimore Journeymen Bakers’ Union Iff

Flying Squadron Abolished in Post Office Probe

The Hving squadron of special agents for the Rural Free Delivery service has been abolished. Te le ss and the five agents were reassigned to other fields. Investigations covered all divisions and reported to Washington while other agents reported to their city headquarters.

Washington Hving Teless Qaen Speonk

Unclear OCR fragment from New York column page

The readable text is garbled with names and phrases, no coherent event or clear entities emerge. No verifiable actions, dates, or organizations can be identified for a proper summary.

Fragmentary civic notes on Washington event dates and figures

Fragmented OCR text references a Washington city event and upcoming meetings with mentions of the will of leaders, committees, and war era tone. Contains unclear names and dates, with several garbled phrases about attendees and proceedings and an apparent plan for a forthcoming gathering.

Torrential floods devastate multiple towns in South Carolina and Kansas

Reports detail widespread flood damage from heavy rains across South Carolina towns Pacoler Clifton and Glendale along the Pacolet river and in Kansas cities including Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City. Deaths and property losses run into the thousands while rail and river traffic collapse and hundreds of thousands of acres flood.

St. Louis Venice Madison Granite City East St. Louis St. Lonix St Louis Wansaas City Kan June Kansas North Topeka Lawrence Sunline Manhattan Argentine Kansan Naw Suburbs Topeka Wan Rock Island Spartanburg St. Janes Southern Railway Pacolet Clifton Glendale Charlotte Noc Dunes Pacoler South Carolina Claniaewce Diane

Ohio Prosecutor Sues Harvester Trust in Wyandot

Wyandot county prosecutor files petition against the International Harvester Co alleging 1902 directors set aside 40 million dollars of capital stock to suppress competition. Action brings case under Ohio law of 1898 for criminal penalties and seeks ouster of the trust from the state.

Harvester Trust Upper Sandusky Ing Attorney Goodrich Wyandot County Harvesting Machine Trust International Harvester Co Con. A . 2 Ohio

Mayor Johnson Not Seeking Ohio Governor Nomination

Cleveland reports indicate Mayor Johnson will not seek the Ohio governorship. State leaders press him to run, but his Cleveland advisers say he will not be a co candidate. If nomination is forced, he will accept.

Cleveland Johnson Ohio

Middlefield Man Arrested After Opera House Assault

In Chardon on June 5 Middlefield resident L Gillen attacked Superintendent Vonbeseler during a town fundraising entertainment for a piano. Gillen tried to pass his family without paying. he was arrested, and his wife was also taken before Justice Bridden after refusing to leave the hall.

Brigden

Rebekah Lodge elects officers at Warren district conv

The Trumbull and Mahoning county district convention of Rebekah lodges I O O F met in West Mecca on Wednesday. Mrs Anns Henry of Akron past president of the Ohio Rebekah Assembly attended and spoke. Next convention set for Youngstown. Elected officers include President Mrs M A Clark Youngstown Vice President Miss Jennie Wilson Warren Secretary Mrs Foulk Newton Falls Treasurer Mrs William Taylor West Meven.

Newton Falls Wiliam Taylor West Meven

Cincinnati man seeks receiver for W. J. Odell Commission Co

Thomas O. Mel Bride of Savannah Ga applied in United States district court for a receiver for the W. J. Odell Commission Co of Cincinnati and a general accounting. He asks that officers and shareholders be enjoined from interfering with the books and management. McBride says he holds 25 shares and claims 37 more shares lacking certificates.

Cincinnati Thomas O. MelBride Savannah United States District Court W. J. Odell Commission Co McBride

Cleveland Chamber to donate flood relief funds for Topeka

The Cleveland Chamber relief committee wired Topeka treasurer Bonebrake requesting a $1000 draw as part of a broader city effort. The amount represents just a portion of the total funds Clevelanders will contribute for flood victims in Topeka and other Kansas cities.

Cleveland Topeka Chamber of Commerce Relief Committee Bonebrake Relief Committee Chamber of Commerce Kansas Cities

YMCA Building Gift Offer in Bellevue from Nickle Plate

Cleveland June 4 secretary Shurt leff of the Central Y M C A received word that the Nickle Plate Railway Co has offered 7500 toward erecting a YMCA building in Bellevue Ohio with the condition that Bellevue citizens raise an equal amount. The total 87500 gift supports the project.

Cleveland Shurtleff Central Y. M. C. A Nickle Plate Railroad Co YMCA Bellevue

Springfield Likely Open for Campaign in September

Springfield may host the Republican state campaign opening in mid September. Col John BD Clingermin of Springfield, chairman of the state central committee, stated the city is the only one mentioned so far and expressed favor for Springfield hosting the event.

Springfeld Springfield John BD Clingermin State Central Committee Sts

Move for Lower Fares Seeks Rail Sale in Mahoning Valley

A tentative plan proposes lower transit fares in Youngstown and Mahoning Valley streets. The talks involve Railwis and a sale of property to a combine, with International Harvesters Co mentioned and a Monday creditor meeting attended.

Orbiters Veloeain Miller Padle Chiepee Fe Realty Sybat

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