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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1903
Page
4
Rome reports indicate Pope Leo Xill is rapidly sinking into a coma amid severe weakness and mental confusion. Relatives have been summoned as doctors struggle with declining vital signs and repeated relapses.
The report notes Pope Leo XIII's weakening health with increasing docility toward medicines and nourishment. Cardinals Satolli and a cardinalello visited the sick room, but the pope could only offer a kiss of greeting while doctors describe diminishing vitality and tired organs and pulse.
Edward Hee directs Sir Prancia Ertie to telegraph twice daily on conditions of his boll hose. The Telbone reports the pope suffers cancer of the liver. Dr Magzen denounces the claim as a stupid, unfounded falsehood.
In Hucerst Roumania on July 24 authorities say a conspiracy to avenge the late King Alexander was uncovered A frontier garrison lieutenant was arrested charged with threats against Colonel Maschin A search of the lieutenant quarters found evidence that twelve officers formed a league to avenge the regicides
July 14 in Stillwater Minnesota Joseph Neiman a farmer was shot while herding cattle by an unknown assailant. The double turreted gun hit him in the chest and he is expected to recover the incident is being investigated.
Washington July 24 Postmaster General Payne stated there are no new developments to announce in the ongoing postal investigation.
In Chicago on July 14 the Dane hall ball scores list results from several leagues. Cincinnati beat New York 5 to 4, Pittsburg defeated Boston A 3 to 4, Philadelphia beat St. Louis 6 to 4, Brooklyn and Chicago tied 4 to 4 over thirteen innings. Washington beat St Louis 2 to 4, New York beat Detroit 4 to 3, Minneapolis beat St Paul 6 to 3, Omaha defeated Kansas City 7 to 2.
The forecast shows generally fair skies across Illinois and Indiana with warmer temperatures in central areas and variable winds. Missouri and Michigan regions expect fair weather with warmer conditions and variable or northerly winds, while Wisconsin and Iowa remain mostly fair with rising temperatures and southerly winds.
Chicago hog receipts 62 000 with prices 5.60 to 6.70 per cwt and fair to good averages. Cattle receipts 23 000 with steers from 4.75 to 5.60 and calves to 4.60. Sheep receipts 16 000 with westerns 3.00 to 5.00 and natives 4.95 to 5.00. East Buffalo values listed for cattle hogs sheep and calves with multiple weight brackets and buyers.
The opening game on the new diamond in Swearingen Park is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with Washington facing the Wapello Indians. Wallace and Shearer will be Washington's battery. admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. game time listed as 3:00 o'clock.
July 13 round about Grace Hill reports Miss Cellie Engel and family visits from Chicago and West Liberty relatives. At 8:20 p.m. Saturday the Milwaukee last rail and spike completed the Grace Hill cut off enabling trains to run over the new section. Miss Nellie Kogel returns from a week with her Veo sisters.
The Christian Endeavor convention in Chicago saw the large tent topple as wind surged, injuring about twenty people and shocking attendees. Denver's Mrs. Je ele M Thornbargh sustained severe scalp and head wounds, while Chicagoan A M Ramsey helped urge escape. An impromptu outdoor prayer followed as safety crews shut off power to fallen wires.
The Prince of Wales visited the United States squadron in Portsmouth on July 4 and breakfasted with Rear Admiral Cotton aboard the flagship Kearsarge. A royal salute, toasted to President Roosevelt and King Edward, marked the brilliant naval scene with officers and sailors in full ceremonial dress.
Mrs J W Arnold and Elijah are getting along well. Joe and Tony Escher bought their late father's 90 acre farm for 4500. Alvah Geret couple married recently. Dr and Mrs Chittum visited Wes Kelner. James Rathmell and Mattie came from Washington Sunday. Miss Eda Kiefer returned from Washington. Miss Lizzie Kron home from visit with her brother Peter at Ft Madison. Lawrence Dolls entertain guests from Chileno. Charley Horak better. Fred Radda and Jos Marek adding to their barns.
Traveling public urged to note new arrival and departure times for the Firefly on the Rock Island Branch. The revised time card takes effect Sunday. The train now arrives at 10:20 and leaves at 10:25 with passengers affected by the change this week. Frosted creams at the Johnson bakery tomorrow.
The Chau tauqua association reports 1086 season tickets and 60 half fare tickets sold. About fifty more season tickets were sold in towns outside Washington. Gate admissions on peak days included Bryan 1783 July 4th 702 dollars, Sam Jones 1151, Capt. Hobson 1005, and Chocolate kisses at the Johnson bakery tomorrow.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 30 PM from his East Washington residence. Rev Darbyshire will conduct the services and burial will follow at Benson Cemetery, one mile south of Havre.
The A. M. EB church hosts a Thursday night chicken fry sociable on July 14 with all invited. 262 L. J. Wilmot, long a tailor and orchestra leader in Washington, left for Green Bay to join family and visit relatives, planning to resume business later.
Beach Wickham Grain Co reports market figures with McCall Bros Agents in Washington Iowa. Wheat closes at 76 4 at open 71 percent yesterday 49 percent. Prices reflect yesterday's close and current trading.
July 4 report lists Bred Dupuis of Washington visiting town, Kk G Coffman from Sigourney News arriving for a brief stay, a 15 member K K K K Klub picnic on the river, and Mrs L J Swearengen traveling to Washington to visit Campbell and Bradford homes.
Mr and Mrs James Rickey depart for Russell to attend the marriage of their cousin Miss Jessie Rickey to John Paul Jones of Des Moines. The ceremony is set for tomorrow evening at eight o clock. The United Presbyterian church ladies hosted an ice cream social on the Henderson Manners lawn raising 19 for a carpet for the new church. Remodeling at the church proceeds and should be done in about two months with contractor Inkman of Burlington returning later this week.
Panic rose when a tent canopy collapsed during a crowded event in Chicago. Ramsey urged men to lift poles to stabilize the structure, averting further harm. Over 1,000 people fled as poles fell. several were injured and taken to a hospital tent with many others traumatized by the incident. Names include Mors Thurnburgh Denver with a serious forehead wound and Allela Murdock Denver with a fractured arm, among others.
Vanilla, Maple and Nut Cream and Lemon appear on Allen's list. A 26 26 figure accompanies the item, suggesting a price or code. The brief entry reads as a simple product note in the shop record.
In Omaha on July 24 Richard S. Berlin, a politics figure and real estate dealer, was found dead by gas asphyxiation in his office. The incident followed the Prince of Wales visit to the ship where officers and crews paid him tribute with cheers and a royal salute. The Yeoman Lodge announced its regular meeting with full attendance hoped.
J. F. Thompson of Crawfordsville was in the city this afternoon attending to business interests.
Joe Jolbick of Colusa California says years of rheumatic pain ended after using Electric Bitters. He reports relief from liver and kidney troubles and general debility. The customer praises the medicine, priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Stewart, Druggist.
Gov. Cummins rejects as false a rumor of an autograph letter indicating willingness to be nominated for vice president. He says Washington reporters saw no such letter and suggests the story aims to trap him. He would likely accept if offered, though he doubts serious consideration. Bryan calls Cleveland movement a comedy now and a tragedy if it succeeds.
Milwaukee July 14 Judge Jenkins, seized by a stomach trouble while at the Milwaukee club, is now home and improving. Though still weak, he is regaining strength and expects to resume work in a day or two.
Found a hat on Chautauqua grounds and rimmed glasses in a case are waiting at the Journal office. Also advertised are a furnished house for rent or sale and a cook or party needed to take charge of a hotel with applications to the Journal office.
Abram Woods a pioneer merchant of Jacksonville died at his daughter Mrs Osborne's home after a two year illness. He had lived in Morgan county for seventy six years, aged 81. He was a resident of One County seventy six years and died July 14 in Jacksonville NL.
The Iowa Central Railway announces special summer excursion rates for June 1 to September 30, 1903 from Brighton to Denver Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and other western cities with low return fares. Stops and diverse routes offered. For details contact an Iowa Central agent or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis. septso
Colenso Hotel offers shoe shining services with Dave Keltner as proprietor. J City Bus Line invites patrons to call Hotel Colenso at phone number 1 and leave orders, to be promptly attended by Frank Rogers.
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