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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

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Pope Leo XIII Lying In State At St Peter's Rome

From sunrise to sunset thousands view the pope's remains in St Peter's Basilica. Decomposition due to heat may shorten viewing and hasten funeral. The pope's will, written by Leo XII, leaves all property to his successor and grants presents to family physicians. Eyes of mourners include many mothers with children.

Rome Leo XIII Basilica of St. Peter's Associated Press Pope Congregation of Cardinals Leo XII Whicch Catafalque

Unprecedented Italian Troops at St Peter's Amid Vaticano Talks

The entrance of Italian soldiers into St Peter's marked a historic, unpre cedented step showing improved Vatican relations and possible use of Quirinal troops on papal territory. Cardinal Oreglia noted liberal support from Rome city bodies while a note to the diplomatic corps on papal rights was debated. Monsignor Merry del Val to draft the document for a future congregation meeting.

St. Peter's Italy Vatican Quirinal Papal Oreglia Rome Kingdom of Italy Congregation of Cardinals Holy See Steinhuber Mathieu Vives Y Tuto Agnardi Serafina Vannutelli Monsignor Merry del Val

Burglars Hit Four Nashville Stores Rounding Up Small Sums

A party of burglars attempted to raid Nashville Michigan tonight but only four premises were entered. They unlocked the post office door and stole 25 cents and stamps. They took $10 from EK Roe Son's meat market, a few cents from Green Fluelling's furnishing store, and a similar amount from Frank MecDurby's grocery.

Nashville Mich Ek, Roe & Son Green & Fluelling Frank MecDurby

Ohio and Michigan Photographers meet in Saginaw

The annual convention of the Ohio and Michigan Photographers Association opened in Saginaw with about 100 delegates attending. Several papers were read during the session.

Saginaw, Mich Ohio and Michigan Photographers’ Association

Death of Veteran River Pilot Captain Robert Dodd

St Louis July 24 Captain Robert Dodd aged river and steamboat pilot a veteran of the Mississippi was found dead in his bed at home from heart failure the death ends a long career on the river with many years of service and recognitions from the river community.

St. Louis Robert Dodd

Taylor wins deciding heat in 10000 stake trot

Detroit July 24 John Taylor wins the fifth and deciding heat in the Merchants and Manufacturers $10,000 stake for 2:24 trotters at Gross Pointe Time 210%

Detroit John Taylor Merchants Groese Pointe

Galveston Cruiser Successfully Launched at Richmond Yard

Richmond Virginia July 24 The cruiser Galveston once under construction during Trigg shipyard receivership has been successfully launched marking a milestone for the yard and shipbuilding efforts in the region.

Richmond Galveston Trigg Ship Yards

Hartford City Woman Dies By Own Act

Mrs. Ralph Gregory 18, mother of four, native of Hartford City, born Comerville, died in an apparent self inflicted act. She leaves four children, the oldest 5, youngest 5 months, widow of Ralph Gregory.

Hartford City Ind Ralph Gregory Comerville Ralph Greg

Family of Gregorys Welcomes New Baby and Children

The text notes a family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Gregory with a mother who has a newborn son Georer and older children Georer, Marie aged 4, Gladys, and Ralph. The writer praises the family as a beautiful brood and the mother takes pride in her children.

Georer Ile Marie Gladys Ralph

Sheriff Escorts Suspect After Field Hearing

Olivia Minn July 24 Joe Scott a Black man who assaulted Miss Helen Olson last Saturday morning was taken from McLeod County jail by the sheriff of Minnesota Falls in Chippewa County arraigned and bound over on first degree assault and burglary charges. The hearing occurred in a field where a crowd yelled Hang the Negro. The sheriff eluded the crowd and returned the prisoner to Glencoe jail. Olson is reported recovering.

Olivia Minn Joe Scott Helen Olson McLeod County Minnesota Falls Chippewa County Glencoe Mise Olson

Port Vue Tin Plate Plant Runs Fully Amid Picket Presence

Pittsburg July 24 The Port Vue Tin Plate plant at McKeesport operated fully yesterday with new workers from Chester West Virginia. Strikers’ pickets watched from the hillside while the Amalgamated Association advisory board urged the men to maintain order.

Pittsburg Port Vue McKeesport Chester W. Va Amalgamated Association

Rockefeller Obtains Injunction Against Fisherman

New York July 24. William Rockefeller owner of over 100000 acres in the Adirondacks secures a court order restraining Oliver Lemora a fisherman from trespassing on lands within Rockefeller Park.

New York William Rockefeller Adirondacks Oliver Lemora Rockefeller Park

Irish land bill clears first reading in Lords

London July 24 the Irish land bill has passed its first reading in the house of lords. The second reading was fixed for Aug. 3.

London House of Lords

Corn not damaged in central Kansas despite heat winds

Topeka reports hot winds in central Kansas have not caused significant corn damage. Local officials and farmers note the crop remains largely unscathed as hot weather continues.

Topeka Kan Kansas

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin

The forecast shows generally fair conditions across Illinois and Indiana with possible showers in the far south. Michigan and Wisconsin are mostly fair with warmer trends in the west and variable winds. Iowa similar with possible local showers in the west and easterly winds.

Milnois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin West Porlon Towa

LAWYERS DENOUNCE MOB LAW

The Illinois State Bar association denounces lynching in strong terms and calls on law officers to punish participants and inciters of mob violence. The body adopted a resolution with no dissent and ended with a banquet at the Chicago Beach hotel.

Chiesge Ings State Bar Association Illinois Bloomington Gregory Chica George P. McNulty Enot

Thurston Bathes at Coney Island in Muddy Water

Former Senator John M. Thurston and his wife visited Coney Island as guests of a new amusement resort proprietor. While crossing a narrow dam after a boat ride he lost balance and fell into about four feet of muddy water. He reached shore unpresentable.

New York John M. Thurston Coney Island Reland

New Cup Race: Reliance Beats Columbia in Coastal Test

In a Newport race on July 24 a special Reliance cup contest saw the Columbia suffer its worst beating. Over roughly thirty eight miles with twenty miles windward, Reliance finished 18 minutes 49 seconds ahead of the old champion. The Constitution was absent after losing her top mast the previous day.

Newport Reliance Columbia

Miller case affidavits cited in moral fitness dispute

President Barrett of the local bookbinders union submitted affidavits to Secretary Cortelyou and Public Printer Palmer about W. A. Miller the assistant foreman in the government printing offices whose reinstatement was ordered by the president. The affidavits concern charges of moral unfitness used to justify Miller’s expulsion from the union.

Washington Barrett Bookbinders’ Union Secetary Cortelyou Palmer W. A. Miller Miller

Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Grains Across Cities

Chicago markets show hog receipts about 18 000 with 5 50 to 5 70 typical on shipping lots and up to 6 05 for pigs. Cattle receipts around 9 000 with steers from 5 60 to 6 20 and cows 4 60 to 4 75. veal calves and bulls also listed. East Buffalo reports mixed stock prices and Buffalo buyers steady. St Louis grain prices edge higher on Wheat and Corn with summer ranges noted across cash and futures.

Chicago Ena East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y Catves

Swedish Singers Union votes for Moline sangerfest

The American Union of Swedish Singers western division votes to hold the next sangerfest in Moline Illinois in 1907. Members will attend the quadrennial fest in Chicago in 1908. Officers elected include President B L Peterson of Moline and Vice Secretary A H Andrews of Moline.

Minneapolis American Union of Swedish Singers Moline Til Chicago B. L. Peterson Lil A. H. Andrews

Man Charged With Killing Son in Farm Dispute

Deputy Sheriff Throgmorton arrested John Stubblefield on a murder charge in the killing of his son W. J. Stubblefield, 21, with a club during a field quarrel at their home northeast of Blairville. The father claimed the son was disobedient.

Marion, Jr Throgmorton John Stubblefield Stubblefield Biairville

Cullom's Nephew Faces Washington Penalty Allegations

Shelby M. Cullom, nephew of Senator Cullom, is jailed on charges from Washington alleging unauthorized penalties collected while deputy internal revenue collector. He allegedly refunded funds when told of an investigation, but prosecutors will pursue the case. Friends attribute the dispute to a clash with A. L. Morrison, Santa Fe revenue chief.

Phoenix A. T Shelby M. Cullom Illinois Washington Cullom Internal Revenue A. L. Morrison Santa Fe Chicon

Baseball scores and results across leagues in Chicago

Baseball scores from Philadelphia to Chicago and across associations show wins for New York over Philadelphia 5 to 1, Chicago over Cincinnati 5 to 2, Boston over New York 6 to 1 in the opener with a 2 to 4 loss in the second game, Washington over Philadelphia 11 to 3, Detroit over Chicago 5 to 0, Cleveland over St. Louis 2 to 0, plus league and Western Association results in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Denver, Colorado Springs, Omaha, Des Moines, and Milwaukee with various scores and two listed second games.

Chicago Philadelphia New York Cincinnati Boston American Washington Detroit Cleveland St. Louis Kansas City Toledo Minneapolis Louisville Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Indianapolis Denver Colorado Springs Bt. Joseph Omaha Peoria Des Moines

Death Calls Him Suddenl y

Frederick W. Holla, secretary of the American delegation to the Hague peace conference and former member of the international court, died suddenly of heart failure at his Yonkers home. Born July 1, 1857 in Pennsylvania, his death occurred after he did not return from his morning bath. Also notes the death of novelist B. L. Farjeon in London with details folded into the obituary.

Frederick W. Holla New York Ternational Court Yonkers Pennsylvania B. L. Farjeon London

Tariff Revision Talk Highlights New Trade Views

The Furni ture Association of America held its first annual convention in New York with 200 delegates. Speaker William Lovering urged tariff revision to remove glass high taxes and support export markets, while President Willam L. Shearer and other leaders emphasized aiding home producers and revising drawbacks and alcohol taxes.

New York Furnitre Association of Anmerten United States Willam L. Shearer Boston William ©. Lovering Congress Massachusetts Furniture Association of America William C. Lovering

Conquering Hero Comes Warrensburg Editor Honored

James Shepherd editor of the Warrensburg Sentinel was fined 500 dollars by the state supreme court for contempt over a published article. Townspeople telegrammed to offer payment, forming a committee to greet him as a crowd cheered at the station and escorted him home.

Warrensburg James Shepherd State Supreme Court Jefferson City Shepherd Echo

Woman Dies of Rabies in Nebraska After Dog Bite

Omaha reports Mrs. G W Stover died from hydrophobia four weeks after being bitten by a mad dog. Another bite victim, Mrs. G F Gellenbeck, shows rabies symptoms and was sent to Chicago’s Pasteur Institute for treatment. Stover’s husband and servant Vena Schats were also bitten.

Omaha Neb G. W. Stover G. F. Gellenbeck Pasteur Institute of Chicago

Russia seeks 26 million loan from French capitalists

The outline notes Russia arranging a 26 million dollar loan with French financiers. President Roosevelt rose at 2 a.m. with his son Theodore and, amid a thunder storm, traveled to Sayville thirty five miles away, reaching in four hours. The report mentions the Ciudad Bolivar fight and the fate of the last revolutionary officers.

Roosevelt Theodore Sayville S. 1 Ciudad Bolivar I It

Tornado wrecks Paterson New Jersey three dead

A Paterson tornado killed three people and injured about 100 as it tore a wide path through the city. Mayor Minehufe convened leaders to plan relief while hundreds sought shelter and many homes were damaged or lost.

Paterson N. J John Minehufe Ener Deseph Vamdom Helldine Richard Hancock May Nevin

Shamrock Tb Loses Drift Race On Sandy Hook Drift

A wind shift and a fluke cheated Shamrock Tb out of victory in a drifting race from Sandy Hook. The old beat claimed its first win over the new cup challenger, beating Shamrock by three minutes and fifty seconds. The notice also reports the Indanaow aid Mining company organized with $10,000 capital and lists principal stockholders.

Shamrock Tb Shamrock T Sandy Hook

Labored Headlines of Oddities and Alarms

Earthquakes ripple Salt Lake City with no damage amid a string of odd reports. Chicago bank robbers named Davidson and Packard linked to a Parradee Storage burglary. only 5 dollars taken. Willie Ray’s adultery case hinges on eight years in disguise as a man. Defiance Postmaster C J Thompson is horsewhipped over mail handling. Artist Orrin Steinberger lives in a high oak tree. Spencer Mass marked 150 years. Soufriere volcano shows agitation since July 1. Warrants against twenty NYC Central clerks for freight car thefts.

Waukesha Wis Jalil G. Davidson J. Packard Chicago Vargin Parradee Storage Company Willie” Ray Boonville Miss C. J. Thompson Defiance Cora Prater Orrin Steinberger Springfield O. Spencer Mass St. Vincent Island New York Central Railroad

Arbitration Favored by French Delegation in London

French senators and deputies leading an International arbitration group, with British MPs, were welcomed at the Mansion House by Lord Mayor Samuel. They urged a Franco British arbitration treaty independent of The Hague, a plan supported by Baron d Estournelles de Constant and Westminster officials as a step for peace. The visitors then toured the stock exchange and financial district.

London International Arbitration Group Samuel Mansion House d’Estournelles de Constant Stock Exchange Hague Court Baon d’Istournelles de Constant Westminster Tord Cranbourne House of Commons Prench

Three Crops Demand Attention As Iowa Weather Delays

Iowa farmers face a peculiar season with fields showing corn plowing hay harvests and oats all at once due to a late wet spring. In Anaconda a steel flue collapse buries twenty workers and leaves E Joss dead and Ilaas Anderson critically injured as the debris traps several others.

Iowa Anaconda Mont E. Joss Ilaas Anderson Hlef Swansen Ole Ranson

Silver and Gold Conferencing Resolutions Agreed

Berlin reports the United States and Mexico reached a series of resolutions on a uniform monetary system for China and silver trade. Commission members praised prompt Berlin work and expect China currency unification if silver purchases become regular. Chinese representatives also approved a uniform currency proposal.

Presse United States Commission China United Statesane Mexicana Express Berlin Creel Mexican Commission Europe United States London Paris Ter Hin

Animal Swimmers Learn to Swim Without Training

The text explains that most animals instinctively swim when in water and can propel themselves, with exceptions like the camel giraffe and monkey needing assistance. It notes humans and certain rodents like the rabbit and squirrel as notable swimmers, and observes that land animals generally do not dive while muskrat beaver ice bear and otter dive immediately.

Lawyer Declines Cases Lacking Contingent Fees

A Detroit lawyer recalls refusing cases where no guaranteed gain would offset fees. A business client later returned, agreeing to a $2,000 annual retainer to manage all legal matters for the Blank corporation after saving $250 by following the advisor’s counsel. Cedar Rapids hosts the thirteenth annual convention of railway postal clerks sixth division with officers elected including president W H Riddell and secretary A Beach.

Detroit Blank Corporation Detroit News Cedar Rapids Sixth Division of Railway Postal Clerks Ilinois Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin South Dakota W. H. Riddell Detalb A. Beach Lincoln Neb

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