Turkish Massacres Reported as Insurgents Surrender
Consular dispatches from Salonica describe three hundred insurgents in Kastoria’s Zelénitz district who surrendered and were massacred by Turkish troops. Paris reports warn Mussulmans in Constantinople may attack Christians amid Bulgarian dynamite outrages. The French Mediterranean squadron at Toulon is ordered to ready for Levant service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Salonica
Zelenitz
Kastoria
Paris
Foreign Office
Vaskahu
Porte
Toulon
Levant
Car Load of Powder Explodes Wrecking Tracks
A Frisco siding near Beaumont Kansas released a carload of powder that rolled several miles toward Winfield. It collided with a train and blew up, killing two trainmen and injuring two others. The blast tore up track and shook the area for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Kansas
Frisco Road
Beaumont
Winfield
Post Office Looters Indicted in Seven Grand Jury Counts
United States District Attorney Beach announced indictments against six individuals in seven counts. Named are George W. Beavers former chief of salaries and allowances at the Post Office Department August W Machen former General Superintendent of the free delivery system James W Erwin former Post Office Inspector based in San Francisco Geo W Huntington and Isaac McGreham of New York City owners of Columbia Supply Company Eugene J Sehable of Toledo a dentist linked to Maybury Ellis of Detroit letter box manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Beach
George W. Beavers
Division of
Post Office Department
August W. Machen
James W. Erwin
Post Office
San Francisco
Geo. W. Huntington
Isaac McGreham
New York City
Columbia Supply Company
Strike May Delay World's Fair Construction
The East Pittsburg plant of Westinghouse Machine Co faces a strike that could halt work on St. Louis Fair buildings. IAM President O'Connell discussed the issue with AFL President Gompers. The AFL Executive Council plans a Washington meeting on September 21 to decide on calling out Westinghouse contract workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East Pittsburg
Westinghouse Machine Co
St. Louis Fair
O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Washington
Westinghouse
Poley’s Kidney Cure Promised to Cure Diseases
An old notice touts Poley’s Kidney Cure with bold claims to heal various ailments. The text lists cures for illnesses and implies broad effectiveness, typical of patent remedy advertising from the era.
Sprinkler At Center Street Show Impresses Fair Crowd
The Fair and Racing Association displayed a new sprinkling device from the Austin Manufacturing Company of Chicago. It features a 600 gallon steel tank, steel fittings, direct spray, eight inch tires, and paints pale green with bright red trucks and trimmings.
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The
Fair and Racing Association
Austin Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Center Street
Beavers Faces Conspiracy Charge in Government Fraud Case
George W. Beavers former head of the Department of salaries and allowances in the post office department appeared before United States Commissioner Hitchcock on a bench warrant charging conspiracy to defraud the government. He furnished $5,000 bond for September 25 appearance. previously arraigned on a Brooklyn federal indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Beavers
Department of Salaries and Allowances
Post Officee Department
United States
Hitchcock
Washington
Beavers
Federal Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Federal Official Removed from Indian Territory Post
Secretary Hitchcock announced the removal of John A. Sterrett as Townsite Inspector in Indian Territory and named Dwight Tuttle of Connecticut as his successor. The action follows charges against Sterrett’s handling of office administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitchcock
John A. Sterrett
Indian Territory
Dwight Tuttle
Connecticut
Sterrett
Juggled Money By Inspectors Convicted In San Bernardino Case
Customs Inspector Thomas Coates and Lieutenant Osborne, a Constabulary supply officer at San Bernardino, were convicted of misappropriating government funds. Coates received eight years and Osborne ten years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Thomas Coates
Lieutenant Osborne
San Bernadino
Peace Today At Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek September 11 reports peace throughout the district. The Labella Power Company water supply, shut off last night by order of the water commissioners, is guarded by soldiers and the plant is supplying power to mines operating with non union men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Labella Power Company
Death by Own Action of Isabella Duncan Clark in San Francisco
Miss Isabella Duncan Clark daughter of the late William Spaire Clark rich San Jose family died at her McNutt hospital apartment from gas fumes. A small gas stove was at her side and a holographic will was found on a nearby stand. The 32 year old woman had a history of melancholia and had twice previously attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Isabella Duncan Clark
William Spaire Clark
San Jose
Grass Hoppers Devastate Picuris Crops in Taoscematy
Grass hoppers have destroyed the crops of the Picuris Indians in Taoscematy, Santa Fe. The government will assist over winter and supply seed grain next spring to the affected community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
N. M
Taoscematy
British Home Squadron to Visit United States in October
The Press Association reports that the British home squadron will sail to the United States in October for a courtesy visit in retaliation for America's squadron heading to Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sept
the Press Association Today
United States
Portsmouth
Banks Report Condition Call From Comptroller
Washington September 11 The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of the National Banks as of the close of business Wednesday September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Cholera Rages Fiercely in Birejik Syria
Constantinople reports cholera raging fiercely at Birejik in Syria. The disease continues to threaten residents and overwhelm health efforts as authorities monitor the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Birejik
Syria
Ballard's Remedies Suggested For Cold Croup Coughs
The notice outlines start of cold symptoms including chillness sneezing sore throat hoarseness and breathing difficulty. It recommends Ballard's Horehound Syrup in small frequent doses for children and Ballard's Snow Liniment applied to the throat at first sign of a croupy cough. Sold for 60 cents at Mrs. A L Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. L. Cook
Doctor Testifies Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Pneumonia Cases
Dr. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in each. He advises refusing substitutes. Bean's drug store sells the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Foley
Bean's Drug Store
Short Line to Ogden for Irrigation Congress Study
Ogden Utah hosts the Eleventh National Irrigation Congress September 15 to 18 1903. Short Line to issue wire tickets September 14 and 15 to Ogden and return at 6.40 dollars with final return limit September 20 1903. Lowrie agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Utah
Lowrie
Dubois Seeks Idaho Mormon Test Oath Return
Senator Fred T. Dubois and S. P. Donnelly push a campaign to reestablish the Idaho test oath to bar polygamy and religious interference in politics. They cite Mormon influence from Utah as the political force shaping Idaho. Boise Capital News criticizes the stance as partisan politics and warns of sectarian entanglement in state affairs.
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U. S
Fred T. Dubois
Boise Statesman
U.S
Hevburn
Lewiston Tribune
H. Smith Woolley
Boise
Dubois
Idaho
Bishop Woolley
Utah
Statesman
P. Donnelly
Democratic State Committee
Donnelly
Smoot
U.S. Senate
Mormon Church
United States
Boise Capital News
8. P. Donnelly
Democratic State Central Committee of
Democratic leaders in Idaho weigh Mor mon issue at convention
Quoted in interviews, senior party men in Idaho express personal views on the Mor mon matter. They stress that only the convention will declare party policy, and deny tying policy to any man’s political prospects. The Democratic party is portrayed as broad and liberal, opposed to church state alliance, upholding religious and political tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Democratic Party
Death of Al Stout At Blackfoot
Al bert T. Stout, brother-in-law of Harry W. Curtis and pioneer in the Snake river valley, died after diabetes worsened a foot injury. His funeral was at the Methodist church with Rev. O. A. White. Modern Woodmen of America assisted. he left a wife and had earned a fortune from Stout & High in Idaho. He had long ties to Idaho and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfoot Democrat
Albert T. Stout
Harry W. Curtis
Snake River Valley
Blackfoot
Woodmen of America
Stout
Idaho
Major High
Ross Fork
Stout & High
Knsas
Lost River
Harrison Mr. Stout
General Land Office Department
Michigan and the Lakes
Wyoming
Growth of National Reclamation Fund Reported
The General Land Office released an approximate tally of the national reclamation fund from public land sales. The total stands near 16,191,836 dollars, with Utah Idaho and Wyoming contributing specific sums including Utah 87,519 last year, Idaho 642,218, and Wyoming 272,023. Fifty-one percent remains within each state, while forty percent funds the general fund for states with smaller contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Land Office
National Reclamation Fund
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Dyspepsia Doctor Claims Herbine Cured 91-Year-Old Patient
R H Fostre of Salt Lake City reports 21 years of indigestion relief after taking Herbine. He says one bottle cured him and he is tapering off the second while recommending it to friends. Sold for 60 cents at Mrs A L Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Fostre
82Nd St
Salt Lake City
Mra. A
England reels from devastating gale wrecks coast and telegraph collapse
Reports from across England detail a terrible storm causing widespread property damage and loss of life. Dover breakwater destroyed, coastlines littered with debris, and telegraph networks nearly useless. Lifeboat rescues follow wrecks near Poole Portsmouth Weymouth Goodwin Sands and Southsea lifeboats search for missing crews and vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Taunlon
Dover
France
Dungerness
South Sea
Poole
White Stable
Portsmouth
Goodwin Sands
Southsea
Weymouth
Sunday School Convention Here
A county unit of Sunday Schools will form next week with a convention on September 16 and 17 at the Baptist church. The program includes services, devotional periods, business session, round tables, papers on Sunday school work, and addresses by local clergy and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Sunday Schools
Baptist Church
H. D. Cheney
D. W. Standrod
C. W. Greenlee
Cleare
J. C. Weeter
Alice Watts
A. Lee
Weiser
Ll. D. Cheney
J. B. Gillilan
C. W. Civeenlee
A. K. Wright
Boise
J. D. Gillilan
Wants a Fight in Pocatello at 128 Pounds
A fighter announces intent to meet any man in Pocatello at 128 pounds with a six pound allowance. Accompanied by Mage Wolcott the challenger will also face all comers at 110 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Mage Wolcott
Boys' School Suit Sold at Fair
A boys' school suit was sold at the fair store at cost, offering affordable attire for students and families attending the event.
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Poley
Uncle Sam
Chicago Wheat
Daily Tribune
Fred
Motmon
Si. Donnelly
al Stout
Island
Great Britain
D. Gates
Sp. m
N. van Engelen
Geo. Perry
G. G. Haley
Mackay
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