Week's World News Roundup From 1903 Headlines
Nine killed and 31 injured in the Godfrey Kaw wreck. US Steel cuts wages by ten percent affecting 80,000 in Pittsburgh district. Forty two soldiers buried with honors at Arlington. Fires at Walden university Keokuk and Hubinger Brothers starch factory cause heavy losses. World events span labor unrest storms and political notes across Chicago Detroit and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
San Francisco
Godfrey
Kaw
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg
Walden University
Nashville
Tenn
L. W. Horn
Centerville
Hubinger Brothers
Keokuk
George E. White Lumber Company
Chicago
Sadie Siebold
Grand Rapids
Mich
Travelers
Menominee
James Beatty
Sioux City
William Jepson
O'Neill
Ind
Amalgamated Steel Workers’ Union
Harper
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Gov
Bliss
Michigan
Frank C. Andrews
Detroit
Philippines
National Cemetery
Arlington
Franklin Union
Eli Hilson
Brookhaven
Miss
Gladys Asch
Albert Altenhofen
Moody
Congress
Hamburg-American Line
Blucher
Ocean
Grand Jury
Christas
New York
Notable Obituaries and Political Notes From Early 1900s
Mrs Martha A Forbes first white woman born in western Wisconsin dies in La Crosse at 71. United Christian party calls May 1 2 national convention in St Louis to nominate a president. James Rial a Randolph slave dies at 102 in Piqua. Mrs T J Cummins mother of Gov Albert Cummins dies of pneumonia in Des Moines at 77. Rev Oren Burbank Cheng founder and first president of Bates College dies in Lewiston at 87. Hiram W Beckwith Lincoln law partner dies in Chicago at 72. Senator Hanna declines to chair national Republican committee after term ends. Rear Admiral Edwin White dies suddenly in Brooklyn. Judge Poke Barrow ex U S senator dies in Savannah at 64. Artist William Coggswell dies in South Pasadena at 85. William Buchanan envoy credentials presented in Panama. President Roosevelt and wife host quiet Christmas at the White House. John Alexander Dowie predicts Christ’s 100 year reign at Zion City and world destruction. Dowie says he will accompany Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Forbes
Wisconsin
la Crosse
United Christian Party
St. Louis
James Rial
Randolph
Piqua
T. J. Cummins
Albert Cummins
Iowa
Des Moines
Brooklyn
N. Y
Poke Barrow
United States Senate
Savannah
William Coggswell
South Pasadena
William Buchanan
United States
Panama
Roosevelt
White House
John Alexander Dowie
Christ
Earth
Zion City
Dowie
Panama Supported by Peru and Colon Jubilant
The Peruvian government recognizes the republic of Panama. Colon expresses joyful excitement after Britain also recognizes Panama. Reports note U S officials and European powers weigh actions as tensions influence Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Panama
Colombia
United States
Gen. Reyes
Panama
Pope Pius
W. S. Buchanan
W. H. Taft
Manila
Japan
Port Arthur
China
Philippines
Kishineff
Colon
Cuban tariff revisions loom as reciprocity ends
Leaders in the Cuban congress plan a tariff law revision to abolish reciprocity benefits. Russia claims best possible concessions on the far eastern question while Japan stands firm. War risks rise as tensions mount and a January 7 reply deadline appears. The insurgent army led by Gen Jiminez moves toward Santo Domingo city. disbanding Colombian volunteers report no Panama attack. Bologna's tower sale provokes protest to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Cali
Panama
Cartagena
Bologna
Dante
Jiminez
Santo Domingo
San Domingo
Extradition Granted for Kratz in St Louis Scandal
The Mexican government granted extradition of Charles Kratz, sought in St. Louis over alleged franchise frauds. The era of maritime disasters continues as the dredge General Poe sinks in Boston harbor with three dead and twelve rescued. Brig. Gen. John Chase plans Japanese Army commissions for Colorado guardsmen. Kiowa sinks after collision. 30 aboard rescued. A lynching coverup leads to jail and warehouse fires in Pineapple Alabama. Maj. Malcolm McDowell, 75, noted iron and steel expert dies in Chicago. January disbursements by rail and finance firms total 134 million dollars, up from 1903. Loree to lead Rock Island Co. Willingham resigns. Two killed six injured in Will sayville collision. Fire destroys wrecking train and cabooses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kratz
St. Louis
Poe
Boston Harbor
John Chase
Colorado National Guard
Guard
Kiowa
Jacksonville
Fla
Charleston
Malcolm McDowell
Chicago
Gen. McDowell
Bull Run
Maj. McDowell
L. F. Loree
Baltimore & Ohio Railroa Co
Rock Island Co
William B. Leeds
Loree
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Leeds
Williamstown
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Little Tales of Kings Show Royal Manners and Humble Hearts
King Alfonso teaches agriculture to his subjects while Emperor William adapts his voice after throat trouble. King Edward expresses concern for a wounded MP who had appendicitis, showing tact. Victor Emmanuel III is shy, dislikes court pageantry, and prefers science and literature with a democratic court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
William
Edward
Victor Emmanuel III
Italy
Europe
Tongue Twisters and Busy Phrases in Daily Life
A collection of tongue twisters and brief phrases from Woman's Home Companion features lines about fish sauce shops, named individuals, and busy tasks. It showcases alliterative strings like six thick thistle sticks and strict strong Stephen Stringer snaring six snakes, reflecting playful language use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Jim
Tedbury
Wreck of the Duquesne Limited Kills Sixty-Three at Laurel Run
A derailment near Laurel Run on the Baltimore and Ohio line crashes the Duquesne limited, killing 63, injuring around 30, and trapping passengers in wreckage. Baggagemaster Thomas J. Baum of Hazelwood acts as a hero, signaling a westbound train with a burning coat to prevent further loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Duquesne Limited
Pittsburg
New York
Baltimore & Ohio
Laurel Run
Dawson
William Thornley
Youghiogheny River
Laurel Bur
Thornley
Thomas J. Baum
Hazelwood
Baum
Famous Garisenda Tower Sold in Rome
Rome December 26 Bologna’s leaning Garisenda tower 163 feet tall and ten feet out of perpendicular, begun 1110 by Filippo and Ottono Garisenda. Baron Raimond Franchetti, famed composer, buys the structure once owned by Marquis Malvezzi. Dante likens Antaeus to the tower when a cloud passes over it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bologna
Filippo and
Ottono Garisenda
Malvezzi
Raimond Franchetti
Dante
Antaeus
Carnegie sets aside 4 million for injured workers heirs
New Castle Pa Dec 23 at Carnegie Steel offices Andrew Carnegie announced a 4 million dollar fund whose interest will create a perpetual relief for workers injured at Carnegie plants and for the heirs of those killed on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Carnegie Steel Company
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Strikers Indicted in Chicago Labor Troubles
Chicago December 23 Five officials of Franklin Union No 4 of Press Feeders and an alleged professional slugger were indicted by the grand jury on several counts connected to recent labor troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Franklin Union No. 4
Bitter Cold Hits Midwest With Wind and Snow
A major cold wave disrupted multiple states from Illinois to Minnesota as winds up to ten miles per hour damaged buildings in St Louis and Washington Indiana. A $1,000,000 Buckingham hotel suffered $75,000 in damages while new snow and fire damaged a gas and power house in Petersburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Buckingham Hotel
West Pine
King’s Highway
Buckingham Club
Helen M. Gould
Washington
Ind
Seymour
Petersburg
Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio
Rocky Mountains
New York
Ohio River
United States
Morehead
Minn
Local government and office holders directory listing officials
A clustered list of county officers and elected representatives including Congressman Joseph C. Sibley Senator Henry H. Cumings Assembly L. C. Baker President Judge W. M. Lindsey Associate Judges Z T Weaver and A T Hackney Prothonotary Frank M. Base Register and Recorder Chas D Crandall Sheriffs James Brann Treasurer George C gig County Commissioners F M Downing Frank Hagberg W H Houghtling Commissioners Clerk George F Yates District Attorney George B Munn County Superintendent of Schools O J Guaoning Jury Commissioners W J Farnsworth and Fred Baldwin Coroner Dr W S Peirce Deputy Coroner H S Perry J P County Auditors A M Bennett Elmer E Thompson Frank McClellan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Joseph C. Sibley
Senate
Henry H. Cumings
Assembly
L. C. Baker
W. M. Lindsey
Z.T. Weaver
A. T Hackney
Frank M. Base
Register
Chas. D. Crandall
James Brann
George C. Gig
F.M. Downing
Frank Hagberg
W. H. Houghtling
George F. Yates
George B. Munn
O. J. Guaoning
W. J. Farnsworth
Fred Baldwin
W. 8. Peirce
H. S. Perry
J. P
A. M. Bennett
Elmer E. Thompson
Frank McClellan
Local Government Officials List Roles and Names
Town Council members and officers are named including C Schimelfeng president T O Slater J F Clark A G Lyons M D Hall A L Schellhammer H P Hall E L Leonhart F G Shreves Henry Park Chas Knabb Frank Morrison Clerk W B Weed Treasurer A J Hazeltine Justices H S Perry C H Meacham Collector Frank Barnhart Attorney Wm Schnur Engineer D F A Wheelock School Director W D Hackley President G F Yates Secy F M Knapp Treasurer C W Arird George Ou W M Creal J W Armstrong Dr Cc J Frantz W C Watson J H Berger E H Morrison Frank Schuter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Meacham
Frank Barnhart
Wm. Schnur
D. F. A. Wheelock
W. D. Hackley Pres
G. F. Yates
Sec’y
F. M. Knapp Treas
C. W. Arird
George Ou
W. M. Creal
J. W. Armstrong
Cc. J
Trade conditions good in holiday market with mixed signals
New York traders note holiday shutdowns and inventory restocking while December earnings edge up six percent over last year. Grain prices hold firm amid a wheat record in Australia as 284 U S. failures, 22 in Canada, mark the week. J Watts Kearney postmaster of New Orleans dies, a prominent Confederate veteran and civic figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Australia
United States
Canada
New Orleans
Treaty Signed Between France Italy in Paria
Paris December 26 treaty of arbitration between France and Italy signed by Foreign Minister Delcasse and Italian ambassador Signor Tornielli. The accord is identical to the treaty with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Italy
Delcasse
Signor Tornielli
Great Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Steel Company
Lawrence O. Murray
Commerce
Missouri Supreme Court
John G. Walker
Navy Department
Brooklyn Navy Yard
C. M. Waters
Post Office Department
Charles W. Graves
Gray Opera Company
Joseph Phillips
Hollowville
Phillips
William Goebel
Frederick Haberstraw
William Beckhusser
Baltimore
Emery Sheldon
Eli Hemp
Gladwin
New York City
Health Department
America
Dun’s Weekly
Aurora
Ill
Minners’ Union
M. M. Trauten
Cornelius Bliss
Wall Street
Little Tales OF Kings
Connellsville, Pa
Local Directory
Warren Borough
Railroad Guide
Philadelphia & Erie R. B
Buffalo and
Allegheny Division
WEST
Eastern Standard
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgh
R. B
SOUTH
Edward Lindsey
Bart MacDonald
Printz
Second St
Warren, Pa
JeanPes Brothers
Dentiss
Third Street
Warren
Connection
A.C M’alpin
Vv. H. M’alpin
Schnur
Hoffmans Building
Liberty and
Second Streets
W .S. Richardson
W. A. Greaves
Eastman Kodaks
Mr. Greaves
R W. Stuart
Hoffmst Block
Hoffman
Charles W. Stone
Ralph W
Pa Sill & Son
Exchange Block
Water Street
John Sill
F. KE. Sill
Birstow
Geo. Ball’s
Poe T. Danforth, E
S. Keller’s Sons
Second Street
S. Perry
Justice of the Peace & Conveyance
Woodard & Lesser
Dun & Co
Kingston
Geo. W. DrGrarr
Greeas
Royal, Medicine CO
Tiaveee Guiting
Morris & Mullen
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