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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
1
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Rome for the conclave and was received with cordiality. The meeting of the congregation was marked by warm reception of the American cardinal and by visits to various residences. Cardinal Angelo di Pietro, former predatory figure, is mentioned in informed circles.
The Vatican discussion centers on a compromise candidate if top figures Oregli Gotti Rampolla or Serafino Van nutelli fail to secure votes. Cardinal Logue sees Cardinal Gibbons as unlikely. Archbishop Michael Logue from Armagh predicts a quick conclave, while noting he dislikes Vatican heat. A note to powers regarding Vatican treatment is advised to the next pope.
A suspect told police that Harry was overly flirtatious with women and that a dispute the night before led to an impulsive homicide. She said she took a revolver from a drawer and shot him, expressing remorse for the rash act.
Adjutant General Scott spoke with Lt Col John M. Crosby who said Danville remained quiet and the jail repair work was nearly finished. He ordered companies A and B back to Springfield while H and I stayed with Crosby. Wounded mob members may be moved before the grand jury for indictment.
Omaha July 28 Milwaukee likely abandoned at season end with franchise moved to Sioux City or Pueblo Thornton first baseman of Milwaukee has been released after assaulting Cockman third baseman Unofficial but probable moves signal upheaval in league structure.
Judge McDonald of the circuit court issues an injunction against the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America local No. 1596 and others. The ruling bars interference with the Hollrap- Dieckman Refrigerator and Fixing company and related workers who struck for higher wages in St Louis on July 28.
The board of governors of the Building Trades Employers association directs all members to begin on all projects at once using any housesmiths hoisting engineers and sharers who will each sign the plan of arbitration.
Mrs May Wright Sewall leaves Indianapolis for New York to sail Thursday for London and then proceed to Berlin to attend the International Conference of Women sessions where she serves as president.
Henry Hill was wounded in six places by a jealous wife who fired as he slept, striking his hands ankles shoulder and chest. Doctors say he will recover. The incident occurred in Chicago on a night when the victim was asleep in bed.
In Savannah July 28 a mob lynched Ed Clauss, believed to be the assailant of Susie Johnson at Darien Junction. Clauss was captured after a seven county chase and shot at a small village near Darien Junction while awaiting custody. Authorities hold him in jail as tensions rise over possible mob action.
BL G Thurman and Fred Metz both of Murphysboro former conductors of the Mobile and Ohio railroad were brought to Springfield Ala and placed under $500 bonds to answer contempt of court allegations for alleged violations of an injunction restraining interference with the Mobile and Ohio railroad operation.
Mise Mary Martin, released on suspended sentence after a prior arrest for stealing, now faces a warrant filed by Mrs. Sarah Will James accusing her of taking a gold watch and chain.
Official forecast through 8 o clock tonight covers Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa. Details note generally fair skies in Illinois and Indiana with variable winds, Michigan warmer with possible showers in the north and variable winds, Wisconsin sees thunderstorms likely with warmer easterly winds, Iowa fair with southerly winds.
The Chicago hog market shows receipts around 44 000 with prices $5.00 to $5.80. cattle receipts about 28 000 with steers $5.10 to $4.75 and mixed ranges. sheep and lambs around 28 000 with western lambs $4.65 to $6.10 and native lambs $4.25 to $6.20. East Buffalo prices include cattle mostly $5.00 to $3.40 for various grades, hogs $5.60 to $6.00, and sheep and lambs at $6.00 to $6.25 for spring lambs. St. Louis markets list mixed gains for wheat, corn, oats, rye with July and September figures noted.
Foreman Miller resumes his old post in the book bindery of the government printing office. The union vows to appealing to the president if charges against Miller are not sustained. A binders’ union committee briefed Secretary Corwl yon on the case.
The official said the inquiry into government workers striking was largely hypothetical and that the bridge would be crossed when reached as the matter would be confronted if it became necessary.
A 19 year old woman, Mrs Autromade of Denison Texas, surrenders in Grand Rapids claiming she killed a traveling salesman near Salt Lake City Utah on July 11. She says an employer attempted rape before the shooting and that conscience led to surrender. Police note the victim was William X Ryan, a traveling spectacle peddler, found bound with crushed bed in a canon south of Salt Lake City.
More than twenty youths attempted escape from the House of Refuge on Randall's Island. Five succeeded by tunneling through a 35 foot high two foot thick wall. A dozen escapees surrendered. seven who tried to flee were captured. Some swam toward Manhattan, others to Ward's Island, while additional fugitives were found hiding in a cornfield.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows for the quarter ended March 31 that 200 people were killed and 2834 injured in train accidents. Including work incidents and passenger mishaps the total casualties reach 827 killed and 11 481 injured.
Minneapolis witnesses one of the citys worst wind and lightning storms unleashing heavy rain on July 28. No deaths reported yet, but southeast Minneapolis suffers major destruction as buildings are razed or unroofed and lightning causes further damage.
Chautauqua New York hosts a conference on August 10 addressing recent mob activity in the county. Noted speakers will discuss feud killings lynching and labor riots their causes and ways to stamp them out.
In Montgomery Alabama on July 28 James H. Todd and Anderson Hardy pleaded guilty in the United States circuit court to charges of peonage and were sentenced to pay a fine of $1000 each.
Two men died in a fight at Long Creek and two were fatally injured in an encounter at Hunting Creek, about twenty miles from Jackson, Kentucky, on July 28.
Chicago readers receive a recap of baseball results with league and American League scores. New York defeated New York 11 to 9. Cincinnati beat Pittsburg 3 to 1. Brooklyn topped Philadelphia 5 to 0. Chicago lost to St Louis 4 to 3. In the American League Philadelphia beat Washington 8 to 0. St Louis beat Cleveland 9 to 5. Boston defeated New York 5 to 0. Chicago lost to Detroit 8 to 3.
Secretary of war forwards a cigar box and $100 from Texas to the treasury after Colonel Clem finds the box sent by a contractor. General Grant returns the matter, the cigars and funds are handled by the treasury, and the cigars later sell for three dollars with the money placed beside the hundred. A second murder trial proceeds in Cynthiana Kentucky for Curtis Jett and Tom White in a case tied to Marcum’s killing in Jackson Kentucky.
Thirteen inmates at the Pol fom penitentiary fought their way free at breakfast time after a clash in the captain’s office that left a turnkey fatally stabbed and several officers wounded. The warden and guards were stripped of arms as the convicts, armed with knives and pistols, seized the armory and fled toward Bald mountain with the militia following.
Convicts armed with rifles force a life for life retaliation threat as Warden Wilkin son and officers are attacked near Momou bridge a farmer is seized and driven to Bald mountain. Governor Pardee orders troops. Warden Wilkinson and Captain Murphy return minus clothing. a list of escaping convicts includes Mulller Eldredge Wood Murphy Seabis and Case among others.
Judge Ryan sentences five ex-delegates in St. Louis for municipal franchise graft. John A. Sheridan T Edward Albright Jerry J Hannigan Decker and Enoil Hartmann receive terms of five years for the first three four years for Decker and six years for Hartmann.
James J. Hill dismisses reports of a world timber cartel with Je Harriman as untrue, likening it to saying they bought the moon. The Belfast visit of King Edward is praised, while a Glasgow rail crash leaves 13 dead and many injured. Edwin Hooley & Co. stock brokers suspend operations. a newspaper wrapped infant girl is found on a building steps.
The Reliance was chosen as defender for the America Cup challenger Lipton after trials against Hellanee Columbia and Constitution. The race occurred in a light breeze with Reliance leading early before Te Hane overtook Columbia, leaving Constitution behind. The defending vessel appears fully entitled, and trials were halted for thorough overhauling. Also mentioned are missing Hutchinson bank cashiers and a brief note on a trotting meeting recall. Minley Burke, a prominent lawyer, dies after appendicitis operation.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Brixton comes back to Washington from Oyster Bay after conferring with the president about the postal investigation. James H. Cater, longtime partner of Armstrong Cater Co., dies in Baltimore after a prolonged illness. Norfolk and Western director F. D. Wimbell dies at his country home in Rummer Indiana at age 50.
A Detroit Journal recollection describes Max O'Rell being tested with a table of four guests from different backgrounds. He delivers quick, unapologetic opinions about the Scotch English Irish and French Canadian stereotypes, leaving the group amused and impressed by his tact.
A Lincoln era visitor recalls the president exiting a meeting and jokingly asking if the other man has a postmaster in his pocket. Lincoln noted it was odd that foreigners and officials were present while a postmaster seemed missing, signaling his perceptive humor.
J Poster a New York broker attempted a 235 mile dash to catch the Twentieth Century train from Chicago to New York for the Wall Street opening. He endured a perilous, frenetic journey by cab and train but faced a strict reply from the railway that the special car would not be held.
The narrative chronicles Foster racing a private car and engine from Chicago to Toledo then New York, covering 235 miles at a dollar a mile. It follows station by station as the engine steals time, crossing platforms in a dramatic pursuit to reach Wall Street on schedule.
She urges saving and promises to avoid unaffordable choices. He replies he would break the engagement if promises force impractical spending. The exchange frames sincerity as essential to true friendship, likening insincerity to a ship without ballast.
A fragmentary quote about politeness and rudeness circulates, attributed to an unclear source. The snippet hints at conflicting social norms and miscommunication without a clear incident or context. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
Postmaster General Payne, writing from Portland Maine, announces he will resume his official duties on August 4. The battleship Kearsarge completed its Atlantic record run covering 2 585 nautical miles at an average speed of 18.10 knots. About 1 000 men employed by the Omega company.
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