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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Rome describe Pope Leo XIII in a quiet Vatican as his condition remains unchanged. Doctors monitor his restlessness and nourishment, noting a pallor and tightened features with the lower jaw drooping, while high officials observe from the corridors.
The pope shows chest discomfort and delirium as doctors toil through the night. He hopes the oppression will pass in a few days, while Lourdes water and constant telegrams strain Vatican resources. Dr. Lapponi remains near the pope, and a British consular court case in Rome is hindered by the pope’s condition.
Chicago July 16 Justice Prindl signs warrants for the arrest of President Young and Secretary Howard of the Washington Park club and for a search of bookmakers sheets described as enabling instruments. Justice Prindville also signs warrants for the bookmakers listed in the warrant.
Detective Butler remains confident in Maude Jardine's guilt in the baby-sister murder case as public sentiment leans in her favor. Bloomington Lil notes the debate centers on evidence and justice.
Reports show no new developments from two departments who dispute the theory of Detentive Rather. Maude Jardine is not proven murderer. Private subscriptions join city and county rewards. New clue found a comb worn by the child.
Officials in Port Arthur report a July 16 meeting of Boalts to the Czar discussed Manchuria policy. Exultation over Russia’s growing power in the region framed the talks, with emphasis on resisting foreign access to local towns while avoiding direct anti foreign sentiment. Russia argued against consuls in towns effectively under its control to preserve foreign rights.
Colorado Springs July 16 President M H Sexton of the Western League fined Captain Bil Everett of Colorado Springs $100 and Umpire J A Kelly $25 for engaging in a fight on July 9 at Des Moines.
The forecast calls for party cloudy skies with possible showers in the south in Illinois and Indiana. Lower Michigan should be generally fair with variable winds mostly northerly. Wisconsin looks fair and warmer in the west with northerly becoming variable winds. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies with possible showers in the south and slightly warmer in the extreme east with easterly winds.
Chicago market shows hog receipts about 28 000 with live hog prices from 5 25 to 5 40 for fair to good animals. Cattle receipts 18 000 with steer quotations from 4 00 to 5 60 and various classes listed. Sheep receipts 12 000 with western and native lambs priced from 3 00 to 6 30 and mixed ranges. East Buffalo quotes follow with hogs 5 50 to 6 60 and sheep and lambs at 4 00 to 6 50, calves steady 6 00 to 6 90.
Ad copy touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as curing consumption related wasting diseases. It cites a Virginia family claim of a bronchial cough and asthmatic trouble improving after three bottles and one vial, with a note the son is “well and hardy and getting very fleshy.”
Chicago dispatch from Soledad Venezuela dated July 14 reports Ciudad Bolivar decorated with white revolutionary flags and foreign ensigns on private houses. Government forces mass near the city as artillery and rifle fire begins, with civilians and foreigners among the escapees.
Denver reports leaders of a reform movement expect a large national organization uniting Populists bimetallists socialists and others. George Fred Williams wires support from Massachusetts. Darrow of Chicago promises address. Atkins on Anti Imperialist League, Poynter of Nebraska and Andrews of Nebraska University to attend. Bryan has not confirmed attendance.
A tornado eight miles north of Cozad Nebraska kills farm hand Samuel Henry and injures two Griffith children and a nurse Miss Anderson as Griffiths residence is destroyed. In Joliet Illinois William Warren, suspected safe blower, is captured with nitro and weapons after a standoff.
Joliet July 16. William Garrett inventor founder of the Garrett type red mills and well known in steel circles is dead at Mount Clemens Michigan where he had gone for his health. Garrett lived in Joliet and Cleveland and was born in England in 1848.
Louisville July 16 The Republican state convention opened at 2 35 pm Major William C Owens named temporary chairman by 1571 to 675 vote The ballot test suggests Belknap’s Morris B Belknap favored for governor He a Louisville wholesale merchant Committees on credentials rules and order of business appointed and permanent officers to follow
The committee read no reading on resolutions unless consented to by nani mous. A resolution endorsing Roosevelt’s administration and declaring for him as president in 1904 was promptly adopted after a speech by ex Governor Bradley. Bradley received a thunderous ovation and a strong send off as the convention adjourned for the day after a 5 PM recess due to the credentials committee’s unreadiness.
Reports from central Nebraska describe one of the summer’s worst storms with extensive crop damage and numerous buildings wrecked. A wind storm left a six to eight mile rain path, and four to seven mile wind zones destroyed windmills, barns, and outhouses across Curtin Arapahoe and nearby towns. One barn killed fourteen horses. no confirmed deaths. The record includes damage in Oxford, Kifall, and other locales with widespread property losses.
Aide to lear perishes after attempting to return home and collapse on a furnace of flames while a separate meeting in Springfield sparks a clash between coal operators and United Mine Workers. In Danville, Joseph Jones, a Black resident, is jailed for the murder of William Reilly after a confrontation at the Jones residence. Reilly had been forcing entry when he fell.
G W Prout of New York City is jailed for ninety days in Owosso for assaulting George Scott over $27 recently. The incident occurred in the city, with Prout facing a county jail term as punishment.
Baseball scores from league American and association rounds are listed with results across multiple cities. Notable games include Chicago teams in both leagues with wins and losses, and several high scoring matchups such as Kansas City 18 over Indianapolis and Denver 11 over Milwaukee.
The jury found Julius Lehmann former member of the house of delegates guilty of bribery related to the city lighting measure. He received seven years in penitentiary the longest sentence in the doodle cases. Milwaukee report notes a military appointments and a permanent reservation at Camp Douglass discussed by the house committee on military affairs.
Augusta Maine July 16 Mrs James G Blaine is dead at the family residence on State street after a general breakdown. Her maiden name was Harriet Stenwood daughter of a Maine citizen. She and her husband met as teachers in Kentucky. Burial planned in Washington tomorrow.
Indianapolis reports the national executive committee of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners has ordered twelve strikes. The action signals widespread labor disruption across construction sites and prompted union leaders to coordinate pickets and bargaining efforts nationwide.
A famed brother actor boasted to Sir Henry Irving of his career plan announcing a season lead and then Hamlet. Irving quipped that others may play Hamlet but few can match his capability, provoking a sharp retort about who truly can perform the role.
Indianapolis July 1d. The American Federation of Labor pushes to unionize the D. M. Parry plant. Gompers reportedly sent organizers into the enemy's camp. Parry vows that if the plant becomes union run it will be shut down. He asks the Commercial Club to discourage unions gaining headquarters in Indianapolis.
The Clydesdale horse should walk at least four miles an hour, maintaining a swinging pace. If trotting, move straight and close with hocks inward, not outward, and avoid legs splayed or forelegs planted on the shoulders to prevent a bulldog-like stance.
A visitor asks to see the manager to renew a subscription. The office boy reports the manager is too busy. The visitor says he will call again next year to arrange payment.
The absence of Postmaster General Payne from Washington elevates First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne to acting postmaster general. The Sinois Central Railroad declares a regular semiannual dividend of 6 percent. James Allison Bowen resigns as deputy United States consul general at Paris. Yellow fever cases are down to three in Havana this year. The German emperor awards John S. Sargent a large gold medal for art at the Berlin exhibition. Chicago school enrollment reaches 274,247. A wife seeks divorce after her husband KK Smith Renkle of Riga painted their home red with sky blue trim. An Eastman, Georgia, lynching incident is reported with a negro named Claus involved.
A young woman was found on the Gulf of Finland coast behind Sergievo monastery twelve miles from St Petersburg with severely burned feet and legs. She wore a monk's cassock and claimed self incineration was her only salvation after attending services.
Chicago reports on the Kellogg Switchboard strike where arrests, legal battles, and court opinions mount. Judge Holdom rules against unlawful picketing while detailing liberty rights for union and nonunion workers amid riots and blockades by teamsters and demonstrators.
Detroit reports John H. Keyes died at St. Mary's Hospital from injuries suffered when he stepped in front of a rapidly moving streetcar. The accident occurred in Detroit on July 16.
Boston reports the November quarantine on cattle due to foot and mouth disease has been removed. Detroit notes the third annual convention of the National Electrical Contractors' Association is in session with strong attendance. William Cook, of Chicago, learns he inherits 100000 from C Fr Cook in Brantford England following a death. Secretary Shaw visits President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. The czar ends cat o nine tails and bludgeon punishments for prisoners. Generals Shafter and Chaffee attend with other army figures.
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