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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
1
Rome reports show the pope postponing another operation as his pleural effusion remains stationary. Cardinal Rampolla gains extended powers amid attacks on his francophile stance while Leo expresses unwavering trust and devotion to his secretary of state.
Louisville July 17 Colonel Morris B Belknap of Louisville won the Republican nomination for governor on the first ballot amid a loyal delegation. Ex Governor Bradley denied candidacy and was heckled as he claimed not to be a candidate. The platform endorsed Roosevelt for president and the party next year.
W T Hartshorne of Boston chairman of the executive committee issues the official call for the annual meeting of the International Sunday School Association to be held at Winona Lake Indiana from August 6 to 10 1903.
Secretary Wilson, returning from a trip through six states including Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota says farming conditions are generally good and crops show large yields though corn crop is expected to be short.
The report notes cool, recard cooling harming cow crop development in flood and overwatered valleys. Dry rolling laterals may yield, but overall corn is uncertain. future warmth could allow an average crop. Grass appears set to be exceptionally good for many years.
Harry Hayward, 26, a Michigan Telephone Company lineman, died after touching a live 2200 volt wire while seated on a cable thirty feet high at Mein and Monroe streets. His body hung across the line as crowds watched. He was from Grand Rapids and single.
Official forecast to o clock tonight shows party cloudy skies in Illinois and Indiana with a chance of local thunder showers and warmer temperatures. Lower Michigan also party cloudy and warmer with southerly winds, while Wisconsin remains cloudy with possible local thunderstorms in eastern areas and southerly winds.
Chicago reports 19 000 hog receipts with sales from 5 65 to 6 00 for pigs and 4 75 to 5 80 for rough packing. Beef steers range 4 00 to 5 40 with various classes, while calves and sheep show broader spreads. East Buffalo market mirrors demand with hogs at 5 65 to 6 05, cattle strong, and lambs up to 7 00.
Washington reports U S diplomacy secured open ports at Tatung Kow and Mukden in Manchuria. The accord, tied to a broader commercial treaty, envisions a lasting understanding with Russia, benefiting U S business in rail mining oil and machinery sectors.
Western observers report Moscow aims to fortify its position in China by expanding immigration from European Russia and boosting maritime commerce. Officials doubt immediate war and foresee Russia’s sea power broadening reach near Peking and Seoul, while noting the political future hinges on events in China and Korea.
In Davenport Iowa on July 17 Clara Licht and Elsie Morey drowned when a launch capsized on the Mississippi River. Four young men were thrown into the river but saved themselves.
Lincoln Nebraska July 17 Chancellor FE Benjamin Andrews denies any connection with the reform party movement at Denver. The denial clarifies his stance amid mounting speculation about political alignments in Colorado and national reform efforts.
In the house of commons War Secretary Brodrick announced a permanent 25 000 strong force in South Africa. The garrison could rapidly send reinforcements to India if the frontier came under attack.
Topeka, Kansas reports a brief July scene update. The sparse item mentions routine activities and civic happenings with no clear event or names given in the fragment. Further readable details are unavailable in the clipped text.
The article notes harvests are largely complete and warns men traveling from the east in the next week may find no work available. Local crews face reduced demand as crops wind down for the season.
In Bloomington on July 17 a new suspect was reported in the Jardine baby murder. Neighbors allege a relative of the Jardine household may have attacked the child, while Maude, the eldest sister, denies guilt amid police doubt and a taunting courtroom scene ensues as she pleads innocence and demands dinner.
At a Joliet and Chester penitentiaries meeting and state reformatory board, a board of private industries was organized to employ inmates after the new labor law takes effect. Charles A. Purdum of Marshall was named president and T. J. Clark of Quincy secretary. The next session will be at Southern Illinois penitentiary in Chester for committee reports.
Alma Michigan at the annual school district meeting passed resolutions prohibiting football at school hereafter. Alma high school had been a member of the Interscholastic Football association for two years and nearly won the state championship last year. The ban has provoked significant indignation and could cause serious discord.
Des Moines July 17 The Iowa Association of County Attorneys elected A. G. Whitney of Sioux City as president and C. G. Dueling of Clarksville as secretary and treasurer. The president was authorized to appoint five member committees on law reform programme and constitution and by laws.
Samuel Parks Timothy McCarthy and Richard Car vel, walking delegates indicted for extortion, were arraigned in New York. They did not enter a plea and bail was set with Ex Chief of Police Devery signing the bonds.
Charles W. Carleton a tinsmith and coal dealer shot and mortally wounded Mrs Ida Draeger then killed himself at her home in Milwaukee. The murder and self destruction followed a quarrel. Both shots struck the head. In Oyster Bay Roosevelt spent the day with Senator Lodge who planned to discuss the Alaskan boundary before sailing for England.
A heavy wind storm hit Flandreau on July 17 blowing down the city water tank and tower and the Indian Presbyterian church belfry. Several small buildings fell, and grain especially barley suffered damage for miles north of town.
Havana reports the senate has approved all treaties with the United States except the Platt amendment, marking a partial ratification of the pact.
Chicago report shows Pittsburg 16 defeating New York 4 in Pittsburg. Philadelphia 4 beat Cincinnati 1. Brooklyn edged St. Louis 5 4. Boston 11 over Chicago 4. American games include Boston 11 over Cleveland eight innings and New York 10 over Detroit 2. Association results list Minneapolis 6 over Columbus and St Paul 8 over Toledo 7. Milwaukee 2 over Louisville in eleven innings. Western games note Des Moines 2 over St Joseph 0 and Omaha 6 over Kansas City 5.
In Muncie Indiana on July 17 members of the Faith Rescue mission hold prayers at their home base as they seek aid and support for their ministry. The report notes the group’s faith and hopeful outlook.
A community story recalls faith and prayer delivering material favors. A household recounts earnestly praying for a horse named Patth and for sewing and washing machines, after which a woman near Up land provided the horse and the devices, saying all they own comes by faith.
Washington reports the state department received a reply from Russia stating it will not receive or consider the Jewish petition on the Kischener incident. The notice came via a cable from the U S charge at St. Petersburg, and suggests no further action will be taken by the United States. St Joseph Michigan also reports a romantic wedding in town as Juellen Weber wed Sergeant Charles A. Swanson of Fort Sheridan and Marion Leighton.
Charles Brookmeyer aged 17 collapsed and died on a street in Alden Michigan. A German immigrant, he came to the United States fifty years ago and served in the Civil War and eight years in the regular army. He recently resided at the Grand Rapids soldiers home and was on furlough visiting his grandson and friends in Alden.
Soledad Venezuela July 17 report says government troops assault on Ciudad Bolivar was postponed after a telegram from United States Consul Henderson Here Brokman the German Consul and a bishop urged President Castro to show mercy to all if the revolutionists surrender.
Decatur Traction and Electric company’s street car line serving Decatur was sold to an eastern syndicate for 400000 dollars on July 17.
Bonner Springs Kansas July 17 four persons died in a fire at a sanatorium with about thirty inmates awakening to smoke. Dr A B Rogers stayed to aid a woman patient and was burned to death while attempting rescue. Captain J A McClure Miss Janie Campbell and Mrs A A Cook also perished. Nurse Payne aided Rogers before exiting.
William B. Kittridge master mechanic on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line at LaCrosse died suddenly at age 63. He was among the early engineers on what is now the Milwaukee division and was the son of Walter Kitt ridge, an early superintendent of the Racine and Mississippi road. A separate incident notes a saloon burglary in Chicago with a trunk of $76 taken, while a Waterloo railway wreck killed five and injured thirty, and the government reports significant profits from the hithe stamp bow sale over three years.
At Oyster Bay July 17 President Roosevelt shows deep interest in remedial financial law. He discussed with Senator Lodge plans for an extra session to begin Monday after fall elections. No specific bill was set, but finance and banking committees are to work on a remedial measure. The president hopes early congressional action to aid existing monetary conditions.
Professor A. V. W. Jackson notes a narrow street in ancient India lined with shrines and shops as four bearers carry a cremation along a path crowded with mourners, a dead rat near a dwelling, and a dirge of Ram Ram Ram sounding in memory of a saintly prince.
A pretty American traveler in England endures stares and patronizing remarks about her "peculiarities." In a London shoe shop she endures endless trials of boats, then hears the clerk apologize that nothing is narrow enough for her. An air of superiority from nearby Englishwomen provokes a sharp retort from her.
Two men recall a boyhood friend known for a troubled disposition. One notes his life seemed unlikely to offer enjoyment or fitting work, then the other reveals he saw him last year in the West thriving as a station master for trains arriving and departing daily.
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