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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
1
Rome July 15 reports describe Pope Leo XIII’s fluctuating condition with brief moments of vitality after a long night of delirium and sleep. Doctors admit uncertainty about his remaining time as Cardinal officials and physicians monitor the pontiff’s fragile strength.
Newspaper reports describe Pope Leo XIII’s declining health with repeated relapses and discussions of his final days. Doctors fear nourishment loss and possible heart failure while the pope, near death, delegates matters to cardinals and awaits what the will of God permits. Vatican doctors contest foreign embalming proposals seeking papal approval.
The tenth convention of the Stove Mounters International union opens in Indianapolis with President J. S. Tierney leading talks on raising dues and other key matters.
Bloomington paper reports 17 year old Maude Jardine arrested and charged with the murder and mutilation of her 2 year old sister Mabel last Thursday evening. Police attribute the annoyance in caring for the child to the motive.
The 16 year old Maude Jardine faces murder allegations in a case where a murdered baby was found in bushes outside town after a long search. Her parents defend her, claiming a tramp committed the crime and deny any guilt.
In St. Joseph Michigan on July 15 a mother, Mrs Frank Cluny, saved her infant from a black bear after the animal seized the child during berry picking. The other siblings fled indoors. the mother returned with a rifle and shot the bear, freeing the baby with only minor injuries.
Illinois sees partly cloudy, cool with likely showers and variable winds. Indiana enjoys generally fair, continued cool, variable winds. Lower Michigan expects generally fair skies with northerly winds. Wisconsin mostly fair with possible showers in the west, variable winds.
Market report from Chicago and East Buffalo shows hog receipts about 18 000 with prices 5.00 to 6.40 for various lots and chiefly 5 25 to 6 40 for fair to good. Sheep receipts around 3 500 with steer and lamb quotations across multiple quality ranges. East Buffalo dealers Dunning and Stevens note firm cattle and hog demand with steady to firm prices and limited arrivals.
A newspaper advertisement urges women to avoid burning the candle at both ends and recommends Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to restore appetite nerves and sleep. It cites a Roanoke Virginia testimonial and invites free letters to Dr. Pierce at Buffalo New York.
Twelve Salvation Army members led by Adjutant Rosenia Paull and Captain August Turney were arrested at State and Quincey streets and jailed on obstructing the sidewalk. Captain Turney called Alderman Kenna, who signed bonds for their appearance before Justice Prindiville. Kenna criticized the police and offered support for the group.
A black bear weighing 170 pounds wandered from woods near Glen Mary in Catskill New York on July 14. Several visiting New Yorkers chased it, shots at Clarence Howland’s summer place failed, and at Samuel C Hopkins place two dogs freed it before a shot by James Hallenbeck killed it, nine miles from the mountains.
A July tornado struck Carbondale causing extensive damage. City Clerk Caldwell was badly injured as the second story of his brick home was wrecked. Several residences lost roofs or were moved from foundations. Barns and outbuildings along the rural path were blown down.
New York July 14. Shamrock III could not test as planned due to light winds and a drizzle. The vessel would have gained sail area by a taller mast, but conditions prevented trial.
Denver July 14 Rev Dr Francis B Clark president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor replies to Dr Kerry of Epworth League. Clark cites unity already achieved among twenty seven denominations in the U S and abroad and defends denominational loyalty with broader fellowship. He questions limits on literature sharing between denominations.
Associate Justice David G. Brewer states lynching or burning a black person is murder in its purest form and, with extenuating circumstances, may vary in degree. He predicts a national reaction to atrocious crimes while noting public interest in the issue. The piece also notes other items: two French nuns arriving in Chicago, Fahey buying the Boston Traveler, Dublin’s king Edward reception vote, and various European events.
Mrs. Johns a New York visitor was found on a ledge in Sentinel fissure at Yosemite Valley after fifteen hours alone. Eight rescuers and Dr. Maurice Brown aided the perilous ascent to extract her with a stretcher while a prior case of a missing man heightened the urgent operation.
The relief party found Mrs Johns in a perilous position after a 300 foot fall into a crevasse. Potter and guides secured a rope rescue lowering her to a larger ledge then retrieved her with no broken bones though she suffered severe nervous shock and exhaustion.
Glens Falls N Y July 15 Sam Pasco arraigned in Warren county court at Lake George on setting at least twenty forest fires during early June conflagrations. He faces timber theft assault in the first degree and burglary in the third degree.
Chicago on July 15 saw two wagon loads of police escort two loads of freight from the Kellogg Switchboard company to the Panhandle railway freight house. Mobs and obstructing teamsters contested the route, a passage was forced, and nine arrests were made.
In Terre Haute Indiana on July 15 a man’s young son used a pebble and car action to trap a vehicle and guard items. He endured days of distress before relief arrived.
The death of Comona Spatafore, an Italian youth, after being struck by a Northwestern car in Pontiac sparks debate on backing cars down Saginaw street. Officials consider a possible Y junction on Jackson street by the Detroit United Railway to address the issue.
A Grant county graduate Miss Lemon placed her name in a bottle tossed into Deer creek near Somer, found by Abner F. Miller of Converse. He wrote Miss Lemon, who replied and prompted a trip to Liberty township. Friends await further romance as fate seems to unfold with bells and roses.
In Lexington a former Mrs. Clay confronts a reporter with a revolver and broom amid stormy remarks about meddling. In Des Moines a head on collision between a Great Western passenger train and a freight train near Savannah, Missouri kills fireman Stewart and injures over twenty passengers including William Benson and Tom Howard.
New Brunswick report states Jon T. L. Rosse Sr of Kingston New Jersey says he has not had a drink of water since 1862. For forty years he has abstained from all alcohol in moderation. At 75 he remains strong and says he has never been thirsty in his life and has forgotten the taste of water.
New York reports a nonrace trial as Shamrock 111 sails along the Jersey coast to test a larger sail area and tallest mast. Designer Fife aimed to stretch the new duck in a 15 knot wind to evaluate performance before a race set.
Poplar Bluff Missouri July 15 a freight wreck occurred on the Tron Mountain railroad between Boyden and Gordon Arkansas south of the city Two brakemen a negro tramp and thirty five carloads of horses and mules were killed.
A proclamation in the Dublin Gazette revokes the summary jurisdictional powers of magistrates in Ireland districts still under the crimes act. The move narrows local legal authority and signals central control over preliminary procedures.
Oyster Bay New York July 15 President Roosevelt praises American riflemen for recapturing the Palma trophy in England and sends congratulations for the victory in the international contest.
Baseball scores from Chicago and other cities show numerous results across League Association and Western play. Notable games include Brooklyn vs Chicago to twelve innings and Boston vs Cleveland in eleven innings, with several outcomes in St. Louis Philadelphia New York Detroit and Milwaukee leagues.
Reports from Soledad and Ciudad Tolvar describe ongoing combat with General Gomes commanding government troops at La Salina. The Bolivar warship, carrying General Gomes, engaged fires while blockade forces prepare a larger assault, with 4,200 troops anticipated on arrival and possible surrender terms to avoid bloodshed.
General Hernandez was appointed Venezuelan minister at Washington and Augusto Pulido promoted to secretary of legation. Secretary Hay expressed personal gratification at the appointments. Hernandez is expected to arrive next week from New York. Venezuela had no minister here since 1800.
Fond du Lac July 15 reports a decided change for the worse in Archbishop Kater's condition. Alarm is felt at the St Agnes sanatorium where he is staying.
A blaze in Pana Alabama destroyed the steam laundry and M. M. Heath business block. Loss estimated at 8500 dollars. Fire described as incendiary. In Milwaukee the Northwestern Mutual Life Underwriters Association elected D K Murphy president and A W Stevens secretary treasurer. Victims in Denver tent collapse expected to recover. Prominent Jews visited the president at Oyster Bay and delivered a petition to the czar.
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