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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
1
A severe Indiana storm caused three deaths and over 1 million dollars in damage across multiple towns. Kokomo suffered the worst destruction with factories wrecked and power lines down, while Alexandria Converse Logansport and others reported damaged infrastructure, toppled chimneys, and fallen trees amid hail and high winds.
A tornado struck Buxton Iowa about 9 30 p m damaging homes in Rhoades and Blakely families and wrecking a girls dormitory at Glenwood state institution for the feeble minded killing Georgia Blakely Meribert Rhotios and two girls at Glenwood with eleven others injured. The storm damaged numerous buildings and left extensive debris across Des Moines southeast toward the northwest. Authorities estimate losses near 850 000 with widespread destruction in south Des Moines and surrounding areas.
One man was killed in a clash between striking miners and guards at the Rig Mine on Laurel Creek near Thirmond, West Virginia. Authorities report over a hundred shots fired as guards opened fire after strikers attacked, with Marshal Brown mortally wounded. many others lightly wounded as tensions rise and more trouble is anticipated.
A fire in an apartment house on West One Hundred and Thirty-First Street, New York, caused four deaths and injuries. Mrs. Julia Welling and three children ages four to one perished, while George Welling and Victor Johnson were believed fatally burned. Johnson said he saw a man who is said to have started the blaze.
Four persons injured and one possibly fatally after a fuse explosion on a Fulton Street car in Brooklyn. Passengers, mostly women, aided victims as lights went out and flames spread. Firemen extinguished the blaze, with the crew and bystanders aiding. Nearby Philadelphia Armory suffered $76,000 in damage from a separate fire. A separate Michigan tornado near North Branch caused extensive property damage and injuries. A Paris Madrid race accident left Mare Rendult fatally wounded.
Two wrecks occurred near Mlawarden and Six Mile Creek on a morning shift change. One rail collision near Mangle Creek killed and injured several, while a second crash on Northwestern Line caused a derailment and fire, with emergency crews battling a rapidly spreading blaze.
A reported murder plot by the Tadian Mafia aimed to strike at the Deatinin Martha Soriety and disrupt several industries across the Coir. In Dunkirk New York many workers were discharged after advice from authorities linked to a Mauston Pennsylvania case where a superintendent’s murder was prevented by a warning.
A would-be assassin is jailed in Walla Walla Washington after an attempt to kill Joseph Necker described as a swine patient socialist. The suspect, Horley iig, fled toward Deautietod Oregon with accomplices, leading to a manhunt involving Becker and others. A separate case notes a Polish or Italian shooting affray in Freedom Massachusetts leaving three injured.
A Kansas City Saint Paul flyer on the Chicago and Northwestern line wrecked at 10 54 pm near Whiting twenty eight miles south of Sioux City when a hex car toppled an elevator siding. Engineer George Coleman of Sioux City was killed. Fireman Oscar Larsen of Kiron Iowa and several others were injured. Rescue and medical staff treated victims at Martin hospital. The wreck caused the engine to overturn and the tender to separate in a dark, rainy night with high speed.
In a severe hailstorm, stones weighing up to half a pound smashed windows and damaged glass fronts. Farmers report crop damage, with nearly all fields affected and at least thirty animals killed by hail. Local farmer Bbtas Sigiwen, forty miles from Reisen, notes heavy losses as livestock and property suffer.
A severe storm battered Plymouth County Sunday with hail and high waters. Reports describe flooding from LaMara to Roney, water entering homes, destroyed livestock, and extensive meadow flooding. The Mink Creek area faced a raging torrent, and winds damaged several townships.
A violent hailstorm struck Marcas causing windows to shatter across the west sides of buildings and gardens to be crushed. The storm also damaged crops while a poisoning incident linked to tainted milk sickened a county family. Separate reports note a painter’s fall in Council Bluffs and a farmer killed by lightning near Livermore. Boone River overflows at Webster City with continued rains foreshadowing more danger.
Carlond of Beld from Blanes to be planted near Bpencox as Owen Sheehan, Spencer finy snill superintendent, imports flax seed from France Germany and Russia. A Green ranch tract northeast of town will grow flax with seed rental planned. last year imported seed yielded better, prompting reliance on foreign seed at $8 per bushel plus freight. Despite a poor year, local flax profit remained viable and plans push to expand home mill supply.
Hanneh Christensen a 10 year old of Atlantic vanished after leaving for school Wednesday morning. The note implied she joined Jack Easy and the Hickman Rosey Theater company in the city last winter and wished to go on the stage. Parents fear for her safety as officials investigate and mourn.
Raymond named commander as Hampton hosts a district gathering with Gen Toh Brinck and Gov officials speaking. The night included readings by editors and local leaders, with several named attendees and a mid evening ceremony.
Roddie Soya, accused of embezzling from a major express company, was arrested in Dow Vsllea. He pleaded that his wife’s infidelity influenced his actions. The sentence included a long prison term and eventual probation. He planned to reunite with his wife before sentencing.
A tornado swept through a northern Webster City area Sunday evening hitting Singbee on Chinwain. The storm unroofed all western business blocks, destroyed many, and caused extensive damage with hail. One fatality reported as the town suffered major losses and the majority of the business district was gutted.
Dr Kennedy reelected secretary for his nineteenth year as head of the state board of health. J A McKeveen of Chariton named president and J J Kennedy of Des Moines secretary. Prof Kinney of Des Moines named chemist and Bessie Olmsted of Eagle Grove assistant secretary. Dr Kennedy also reelected secretary for the term. In other items, Stewart protests depot closure by Iowa Central. Grinnell & Muscatine Railroad depot maintenance dispute. Water high on Little Sioux River and tributaries. Pearl found in Mississippi River near Manchet. A black walnut coffin uncovered at Mason City burial site, dated 1855. Thurman robbery: burglars dynamited gate at S Ewall & Co store and stole gear worth $75.
The piece notes wage pressures easing and postponed investments amid high temperatures boosting summer apparel demand. It reports cautious optimism for overall prosperity with manufacturing activity steady, especially in footwear and iron, steel price readjustments, and mixed railway earnings. Weather and trade conditions show gradual improvement, though some sectors like lumber and Paterson manufacturing face softness. Exports for the year are strong, with upward trends in grains, oil, and anthracite trade.
A compiled list shows Chicago and multiple other cities with commodity prices. cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs potatoes and more quoted as ranges or per unit, reflecting regional market levels.
In 1866 the Japan sailed into Arctic ice and wrecked near Cape East. Eskimo communities rescued the crew, shared scarce food, clothing, and shelter through a severe Arctic winter. Captain Barker testifies Makita women shed tears over small rations yet divided generously, ensuring all 32 men survived. Authorities later confirmed no quarrel over aid existed among the Eskimo communities.
A New York Sun report describes a long armed mother baboon and her unweaned baby attracting crowds in the primates’ house at the Bronx Park Zoo. The mother clings to the front rail to showcase her infant as onlookers, including rival baboons, watch. The infant feeds, then naps on the mother’s shoulder while the father remains observant of the social scene. A nearby cage fight is noted as the infant sleeps. The page also includes brief snippets from other items and quips from other papers.
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