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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
3
Rome reports show the pope's health fluctuating with brief improves and alarming setbacks. A hospital bulletin notes weak heart sounds, low spirits, and kidney strain as doctors debate further steps and potential surgery amid ongoing consultants and tests.
News of the pope's sudden relapse and medical consultations stunned the public, with an alarming bulletin following and a tense atmosphere in ongoing discussions about the church's future.
A testimonial style notice touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness and womanly diseases. It claims the product strengthens the system, regularizes cycles, calms nerves, and promotes sleep, with a veteran patient recounting recovery after hospital resistance and doctor visits.
The body of Ed Delehanty famed Washington American League outfielder was found in the river below Niagara Falls. One leg torn off likely by Maid of the Mist propeller. M A Green identified the corpse by teeth fingers and clothing. Luggage and Delehanty’s effects sent to his wife.
Mrs. Mary Kasperski of 641 Greenbrush Street was bedridden for a year with bruises after prolonged abuse by her husband. The 2-year-old son brought some earnings to the mother. when she refused beer money, the husband choking her and stealing funds. He was sent to the house of correction. Mrs. Kasperski was moved to the county hospital.
Reports from Bloomington Illinois indicate many Amish in central Illinois have bought 10 000 acres near Keokuk Iowa and plan to move there next fall. The migration is attributed to high Illinois land prices.
At the Milbernine club luncheon in London Vice Admiral Loch Charles Beresford read a message from the Prince of Wales apologizing for absence. The gathering honored United States officers including Captain Charles H. Stockton and Ambassador Choate. Lord Beersford praised President Roosevelt and the U S Navy for fostering Anglo American understanding and peace.
The article notes a proposed exchange of positions between McKen gie and Auditor Petty and suggests a plan change if McKengie remains with the company. District commissioners later decide not to appoint McKen gie to the office of District auditor.
Waukegan and Chicago seek Fred Wallace a 62 year old deceitful man wanted for forgery and possible abduction. He forged indorsements on railroad ticket checks and forged Mrs Perrin and Mrs Crockett names to cash four checks. He disappeared with proceeds and claimed marriage to Martina Carlson.
Official forecast up to tonight shows partly cloudy skies across Illinois Indiana and Michigan with high temperatures and southerly winds. Northern areas may see local thunderstorms. Wisconsin and Iowa expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms and variable winds.
Chicago July quotations show Wheat and Oats with July and Sept figures across contracts. Hog and Cattle markets list estimated receipts and price ranges for various grades, with East Buffalo figures noting strong holdovers and mixed hog demand.
Sioux City reports Frank Kriss, a laborer, returned home intoxicated and abused his wife. She ingested poison. Kriss refused aid as neighbors intervened. If she dies, he faces manslaughter charges. In St Louis, Julius Lehmann’s bribery case moves forward until next Monday after a judge’s death in his counsel’s family.
Investigation by District Commissioner West found Alexander McKenzie former deputy auditor and later auditor designate approved numerous vouchers totaling thousands of dollars for payments to the Washington Asphalt Block and Tile company, of which he is secretary. The review covers 1900 onward, with thirty or forty vouchers bearing his approval totaling now or £2800. McKenzie's current status as auditor-elect arises amid reports of long standing theft in the office.
William M. Neal ex county commissioner of Franklin Indiana was attacked by a sow defending her litter while moving pigs. Neal, a heavy man, suffered crushed elbow and shoulder injuries and a badly mangled arm. Cattle in the field dispersed the hogs and saved him from death at age 50.
A hardware firm in Evanaville Indiana printed a notice promising prosecution for anyone found with guns or ammunition taken on July 5 and urging the return of all stolen arms. The ad claims the firm possesses numbers for all firearms and will pursue legal action.
In Stone Ford, Alabama, a major blaze on July 1 caused about 20000 dollars in losses with little insurance. The fire follows six weeks after the western business district burned, leaving the town largely wiped out on the east side. Mount Vernon, Indiana reports arriving colored refugees from Evansville after threats and violence.
Baseball scores from several leagues include Pittsburg 3 Brooklyn 1, Cincinnati 11 Boston 8, Chicago 6 Philadelphia, St Louis 2 New York 5, and Washington 17 Detroit 4. Carpentry union ends strike in Grand Rapids with workers returning to union wage scale and eight hour day. postmaster general Payne resumes duties after Catskills visit with no new investigations.
An elderly man in a courtroom mood discusses moving from Saginaw to live by a creek with his son Hart. He recalls fear of rapid machines and city life, choosing the quieter creekside garden and pipe over guardians or New Haven youths, saying he can manage without protection.
At Oshawa creamery a dynamite blast while clearing a 500 foot well killed Matcom Arch ie Macdonald and Fred Reipke. Macdonalds died at once or two hours later. Reipke died instantly. A third man was injured. Ann Arbor report notes a Kirkland's warbler specimen secured by a taxidermist for the Michigan University Museum.
In Chicago on July 10 Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw said his visit is partly personal and partly official. The official reason relates to the sub treasury joining the Chicago clearing house. A severe storm in New Richmond, Wisconsin damaged crops, toppled the city hall from its temporary foundation, disrupted telephone service and cut off electric power to the street railway.
In Jeannette Pennsylvania relief funds reach nearly 20000 with a systemized aid program. Authorities say about 60000 more will be required. So far twenty one bodies have been recovered from the disaster last Sunday in Oakford Park.
Boston on July 10 reports the National Educational Association choosing J. W. Cook of Iaineis as president and M. Henry Rhoades of Kentucky as treasurer. Seventy five vice presidents are named including Charles W. Eliot of Harvard University as the first vice president.
In Fond du Lac County a masked gang robbed farmer George Sole and forced his wife to surrender $125. After ordering supper, the intruders left with revolvers ready, while Sole’s family was kept in fear. No injuries reported. In Cedar Rapids rain damaged crops and flooded Wyoming area rail lines but no lives lost. In Concordia, Governor Bailey pardoned A. J. Patterson for withholding $5,000 from Hick saloon license payments while treasurer of Clyde, after he repaid with interest.
About forty people in Grand Rapids Wisconsin fell ill after eating ice cream from a ten gallon freezer. Several victims were reported in critical condition.
Francis Teal, recently acquitted in the murder of Fred Marker of New Haven, returns to his home near Six Mile Creek, Owosso, Michigan. He desires a life free from hounds and contending with public scrutiny, hoping to enjoy retirement away from controversy.
Charles Wicklund and William Cameron were killed near Lyons Nebraska when a traction engine toppled the bridge over Blackbird Creek while they moved a portable sawmill. Both men were crushed and scalded in the accident reported from Sioux City Iowa.
In Davis City Indiana on July 10 Enoch Burrell killed Frank Thompson after a dispute over 30 cents. Burrell is jailed at Lamont. E T Oglesby, wanted for a March murder in McHenry Michigan, is under arrest in Everett Washington. Governor Odell of New York heads to Yellowstone Park.
Washington reports secretary May consulted Jewish leaders about presenting a Russian petition. The plan: cable to St Petersburg to ask if Russia will receive the brief petition, with next steps governed by the first answer. Evacuations in Manchuria push next moves to September. Navy acts to protect United States shipping in the Orinoco amid Venezuelan and rebel actions. The piece closes noting a child’s fascination with observation and anatomy as a humorous aside.
News in outline covers the 1904 convention of state superintendents of banking in Indianapolis, Dawes opposing asset currency and Canadian banking, Mrs. Rogers injured in Boston, McCarthy pension to Justin McCarthy, and Henrietta Disler’s suicide in Cincinnati. Also mentions Mystic Shrine in Atlantic City, Loubet’s England trip, Allen in Long Branch, Massachusetts stenographers unionizing, Baptist Young People convention in Atlanta, Gibbons in Rome, invention of paper in China, and US China treaty deadlock with Clark in Liverpool.
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