19 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
1
London reports bondholders urging Panama to assume a fair share of Colombian debt while the British foreign office offers no firm action. The piece also covers a Denver homicide case involving Father Lepore, Sorice, and Pasquel, with speculation of a long rooted Italian mystery behind the tragedy.
Rev Father Felix Lepore pastor of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and Joseph Sorice of Pittsburg shot each other after a card game in the priest’s apartments behind the church. Both were reported in a dying condition. Lepore told Judge Sales he believed his attacker had been brought to Denver to kill him.
bulletin from Dr. Hirsch and Dr. Beni at Skierniewice states the czarina has inflammation of the right middle ear for 24 hours with temperature 37.6 C and pulse 68. No deviation from the usual course of the illness is noted.
Chicago nov nineteen reports failed arbitration talks between Mayor Harrison, the mediation board, and the Chicago City Railway company. The Teamsters joint council orders a strike, vows to block coal and supplies, and cites non union drivers as the trigger for forgoing non union work. Police guard Halstead line as five cars are put in service, with limited runs on Wentworth Cottage Grove and Indiana avenues.
Carrie Nation caused a sensational scene at the White House seeking to see President Roosevelt. She clashed with officials, lectured lawmakers, and was escorted from the executive offices. She later spoke in the Senate gallery and was fined $25 or 20 days for disorderly conduct, paying fines with souvenir hatchets sold.
Manila reports ongoing fighting in Jolo indicating several weeks of conflict. Moros are described as unsettled and sixty five prisoners escaped at Cagayan, including a number of desperate individuals.
Officials of District No 8 International Association of Machinists revoked the charter of local No 43 after uncovering a suspected scheme to sell union secrets to employers. A new charter was issued to seven members from a 200 strong membership, while details remained confidential.
Davenport England Nov 19 The torpedo boat destroyer Falcon collided in the channel during the night with a fishing attack The latter sunk and all hands aboard were drowned The Falcons bows were smashed and one of her crew was killed She put into Davenport for repairs
Middletown New York November 19 1902 John H Pincover of Middletown has been declared insane after jumping from the Brooklyn Bridge in December 1901 He will be sent to the State hospital The man was known for his notoriety and had planned further dangerous feats Somewhat of a local athlete reputation is noted.
Salvador Battalia was found dead on the Franklin Avenue bridge in Minneapolis with twenty one stiletto wounds. A loaded revolver and about $63 were found on him, suggesting a robbery was not the motive, and no killers have been identified.
In San Francisco on November 10, the Fair heirs drew renewed attention as Superior Judge Cooks awarded large fees for services in the Charles Lair estate. Joseph Starvey received 112000 for money advanced, Charles B. Fair and Charles Neal were paid 50000 and 25600 respectively, Captain John F. Seymour earned 25600. The court also ordered 14503 paid to Crocker-Woolworth Bank for moneys advanced and about fifty small claims were allowed.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena arrived in London to a cordial welcome from the Lord Mayor and corporation. The procession featured arches and guards, followed by receptions at the Italian embassy and Guild Hall with addresses from Italian and British figures. The king spoke of enduring Franco-Italian friendship and shared hopes for peaceful progress between Italy and Great Britain.
Washington on November 19 reports the Cuban bill passed the House at 4 32 p m by a rising vote of 335 to 21. The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Bogota reports Senator Rico’s foreign minister note denounces U S recognition of Panama and vows to march on Panama if Washington does not back down. Army chief Gen Perdomo named. French colony offers 500000. Bogota guards American legation as tension eases per Beaupre cable.
Marks Nathan known as the scrap-iron king filed a will with a total fortune of 120000 dollars. He provides 15000 dollars for Jerusalem land and dwellings for poor Jewish families. He earmarks 46500 dollars for charity and places an equal sum for a Jewish hospital or orphan asylum.
Chicago November 19 John Alexander Dowie leader of the Christian Catholic Church issues a command to raise 2 million dollars. He orders followers to convert properties to Zion securities or land and bring their households to Zion city citing growth needs for Zion industries and production capacity.
From St Petersburg and Yokohama reports the Japanese press maintains bellicose tones. It notes suspected successes in China and that Chinese vice royalties are ordered to raise funds and troops quickly as diplomacy with Russia may rupture. Some viceroys are told to shore up coastal defenses to avoid past mistakes. In Tokio the Emperor tolled back from maneuvers as a youth presented a petition for decisive action in Manchuria. he was arrested as a sane linguistics student.
President Roosevelt received a dispatch from Colorado Governor Peabody requesting General Baldwin be ordered to supply troops to preserve order in the Telluride district. After talks with the War Secretary, Peabody was advised that state resources had not been exhausted and the request was denied.
New York reports De Hollandache bank has stopped payment in The Hague. Haarlem and Delft show wide bank failures, with declines blamed on falling American securities. De Mollandache bank proprietors seek creditor arrangements amid weak financial sentiment.
Washington November 19 The Farmers National Bank Henrietta Texas failed and national bank examiners were appointed receivers as the bank entered receivership.
Elkhart Indiana November 19 The Indiana National Bank of Elkhart has been closed by the comptroller of the currency and national bank examiner 4H Bosworth has been directed to take charge of the bank Miller Weir is appointed temporary receiver in the action by the federal banking authorities.
New York dispatch notes a Siberian mining engineer Kasil Zagoranski claiming a consumption cure and a Rockefeller prize linked to the Rockefeller Institute of Medical Research. The institute, announced earlier, has a board of directors and initial gifts totaling $200,000 with $1,800,000 already placed for immediate use and global fellowships. Headquarters will be in New York City.
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