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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
1
Disaster at Turtle Mountain near Frank Alberta kills many and entombs miners. Reports estimate up to 140 dead, mostly women and children, with dozens more buried in homes and debris. Two women and children among survivors, others feared dead. Rescue efforts stalled by ongoing rockfalls and rising flood risk.
A massive rock slide from Turtle mountain collapsed onto the Frank mines across the Old Man’s River in southwestern Alberta at 4 10 a m. The town experienced full destruction as rocks dammed the river, flooding the valley and threatening the remaining inhabitants with virtually no survivors among the miners.
The season's first heat prostration occurred when Jesse Cold was overcome while at work on the roof of a hotel.
East St. Louis April 40. Telegraph operator D. Shaw at Pong Station went insane and endangered an entire division of the Wabash road as he handled train orders for several hours. He raved and appeared to threaten riders and crew before likely being restrained.
Engineer John Dongar faced a sudden stop when the signaling error left a red light in view as a down grade curve approached Tong station. Tunshin, found in the control room, believed to have lost his mind and possibly caused the danger before the red light warned the onrushing train.
Nearly 3,000 union members across teams including teamsters leather workers waiters and cooks brewery workers and carpenters threaten a strike next Monday if wage demands are not met. About 750 are already on strike and 800 Teamsters have declared a strike if settlements fail. A separate linemen dispute remains unresolved with wages won.
Samuel V. Gilbert cashier of Red Clit Lumber, and brother of Frank L. Gilbert, president of the same company, died at his Duluth home after an electric shock while turning on a light. In Springfield Illinois, stone cutters walk out, demanding a nine hour day and a 40 cent flat wage increase as work halts across city yards.
New York reports the veteran comedian Stuart Robson aged 67 died last night of heart disease at the Hotel Savoy. Robson had a stage career spanning fifty-one years.
Paris officials plan to dismiss two veteran auto carriers, John Latshaw and Harvey Vrocixe, for refusing to permit a colored substitute to ride along their routes. The incident highlights tensions over adherence to service standards and personnel policies in the city transit system.
The forecast shows showers and much cooler conditions across the region. Indiana and Illinois regions expect showers and cooler air with strong northerly winds. Iowa and Wisconsin anticipate snow with colder eastern and southern portions and high northerly winds. Lower Michigan also reports showers and high winds.
Miss Sarah Robinson told Lansing officials that circulating Mexican 5 peso bills for five dollars each was not a crime. She compared the act to selling a horse with a blemish without disclosure and claimed courts deem it proper. She was jailed at Mason to await pleading to the false pretenses charge after refusing counsel.
Chicago hogs cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges are listed, with hogs at $6.30-$7.00 and cattle from $1.65-$8.75 across grades, sheep and lambs quoted up to $9.00 for spring lambs. East Buffalo hogs at $7.15-$7.25 and sheep to $7.75. St. Louis grain shows wheat around 6.94-7.07, corn 40-44 cents, oats around 33-40 cents. Toledo report notes dull to weak activity.
A westbound streetcar on West Washington street collided with a switch engine at Decatur street crossing in Indianapolis. Three passengers were injured including Dr. Patrick J. Watters, assistant physician at Central Hospital for the Insane, plus Mrs. Sarah Teachner and Mrs. Joseph Toole. About a dozen others were badly shaken.
State game warden Chapman and Chief Deputy Brewster seized several tons of perch bass and other fish and 119 nets in Monos kong bay and the middle grounds. They burned twenty five nets and arrested sixteen fishermen. Net value about 14000 dollars. Nets burned about 2000 dollars.
A large crowd in St Louis watches President Roosevelt and Ex President Cleveland attend dedication ceremonies at the World’s Fair grounds. Roosevelt arrives by train at Forsythe Junction, then proceeds to Odeon Hall for a brief address. Civilians and diplomats greet the leaders as regiments pass in review and a Liberal Arts building program follows.
A semi official note from Russia states there have been no changes in Manchuria policy and denies any intent to block foreign trade. Separately McCormick reports the Russian foreign minister calls reports of demands on China false and unfounded. In Hammond there is a gambling verdict exonerating Sheet Writer Herman Meyer and Kid Weller after a Lake side case dismissal.
Grand Rapids officials report William and Charles Winn from Toronto and Albert Mc Laughlin of Chicago held at Kent county jail after the rig tied to a Sparta post office burglary was recovered. Deputies Devitt and Greenley escorted the men to jail as possible burglars. Milwaukee reports Arthur M. Kuehn, estate administrator for Charles W. Stella, arrested on bond from United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company for allegedly misappropriating $13,000.
Lincoln Nev April 30 the snow stopped after nightfall and the temperature dropped to 26 above zero by 10 p m. Fruit tree experts warn the freeze may ruin the fruit crop and perishable vegetation outlining potential losses for local orchards and gardens.
Chicago April 80 William T Lew who killed his housekeeper Mrs Stella Wright with a hatchet months ago has been sentenced to the penitentiary for thirty three years despite a guilty plea by the defendant.
Sioux City Iowa reports 31 degrees with rain and sleet all night causing significant damage to local fruit trees. Ice has brought down telegraph and telephone wires and disrupted trolley cars.
Governor La Follette issues a special message to the Wisconsin legislature criticizing the freight commission bill. He notes that Illinois and Iowa have enacted laws to allow lower rates for their citizens, contrasting with Wisconsin.
Indianapolis April 20. A case before the supreme court echoed a Washington Ind bank failure caused by gambling operations of Richard C. Davin and Matthew Kelly. Mrs. Davis won an $8,000 judgment for her bond losses and sought exemption of $600 in property from execution. The circuit court allowed seizure of his property. the supreme court affirmed that exemption applies only when the debt arises from a contract.
In South Bend Indiana a gang calling itself the Pig's Feet Gang, about thirty American born Poles, armed with slingshots knives and revolvers, menaces city areas during the street car strike. Patrolman John Knott tried to arrest them and was stabbed in the shoulder and a rescuer was struck with a blunt instrument.
At the last day of the national and international good roads convention Hon T G Harper of Burlington Iowa presented the committee report which was adopted. The resolutions call for building good roads and for organization to secure that end. Berlin April 80 A train load of Emperor William horses and equipment have left for Rome to greet the pope without using King Victor Emmanuel's carriage.
Colon, Colombia April 30 deputies of the department assembly of Carthagena vote 0 to 8 rejecting a petition to address a memorial to the coming congress urging that body to reject the canal treaty.
An article warns that some colds progress to dangerous lung problems and consumption while promoting Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for coughs bronchitis and weak lungs. A testimonial from Frank Hay of Nortonville Kansas claims two bottles cured a severe bronchial cold. The piece urges buyers to insist on Golden Medical Discovery and not fall for substitutes.
Mrs William Thaw, mother of the Countess of Yarmouth, explains the settlement behind the wedding. The Thaw fortune is split into trusts managed by Fidelity and Trust and other parties, with income to the countess and future provisions for Hertford. She criticizes newspaper speculation and cypher use in reporting.
Reports from St Joseph Michigan detail grave robbery of David N Brown and his daughter in Benton township Berrien county. Investigators expect indictments against prominent locals as bodies moved to Crystal Springs cemetery.
The Chicago Post quotes a remark about debts and dodging bills. The passage contrasts worry with travel advice to leave worries home and find a fresh supply anywhere.
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