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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
1
Baltimore financial nerves frayed after the Maryland Trust company failure triggers a scare in the Wall Street district. Bank leaders urge calm and rally public confidence while advising against panic as the city braces for possible wider effects. A separate hotel incident involves a staged confrontation linked to an attempted marriage.
The Maryland Trust and Union Trust failed independently due to separate issues. Maryland blamed on Mexican railway securities marketability. Union blamed on depositor withdrawals linked to Virginia railroad financing. Each appoints a receiver with large bonds. combined liabilities exceed ten million. No ties between the two institutions or their fiscal agents.
Enoch L. Cowart, cashier of the Navesink National Bank in Red Bank, was sentenced by Judge Kirkpatrick in U S court to seven years in New Jersey state prison for embezzlement and falsification of the bank account. His brother, a Monmouth county lawyer, pleaded for clemency.
In Mexico City the International Bank and Trust Company of America failed causing the Frisco branch to remain closed for business. The issue reflects instability in the bank's operations and impacts local customers seeking services in San Francisco.
Cresceus broke the world trotting record in a mile at Wichita on October 20, finishing in 1 50 % beating the prior mark set by Lou Dillon and Major Delmar by a quarter second.
Indianapolis report states Thomas Taggart may travel to New York to aid the Tammany Hall ticket led by McClellan in the municipal election. The potential visit signals active support from the Indiana political figure for the New York party slate.
Gordon McKay, millionaire inventor of shoe making machinery, died in Newport. Born in 1821, his extensive work revolutionized early industry credits his lasting impact on manufacturing.
May Hayes fatally wounds George Davis, an assistant day clerk at the Auditorium, by stabbing him with an ink eraser at the Michigan Avenue hotel entrance after being summoned by a bell boy. Davis dies at once or shortly after from the attack.
The body of Miss Hickman, a 20 year old physician at Royal Free Hospital, is found decomposed in Richmond Park after a two month disappearance. The head is separated from the body, likely by rats. Authorities pursue the unexplained case as a nationwide search continues.
Washington reports Minister Beaupre says Colombia still studies the canal issue and a committee has filed a report on the concession to the Panama Canal Co from 187 to 110. Bogota plans to renew talks only after allowing time to craft a proposition.
Grief stricken father BE C Mullen of 263 Bishop Avenue Benton Harbor asks Chief Collins to request Chicago police arrest his 12 year old son Victor and friend William Briggs Jr who ran away from school to Chicago by boat claiming they were driven from home, which is denied.
Ebenezer Blydenburg, once of Brooklyn, failed to secure extra surety on his $10,000 bond and spent the night in Eldora jail. He remains confident of innocence as his case heads to the grand jury Tuesday, with Attorney Albrook predicting an indictment.
The Packing Trades council with 4,000 members affiliates with the Industrial council, uniting nearly all Kansas City unions under one central body and signaling the demise of the Trades assembly which relied on packing groups for support.
General Russell A. Alger and Cornelius N. Bliss left Prescott Arizona Territory after a visit extending from the Mexican line to the Santa Fe railroad, moving westward toward Los Angeles.
In Paoli Indiana on October 20 Robert Mavtin recited when Andrew Farrell a 15 year old classmate slipped a knife blade up through his seat. He sat on it and the blade severed the hemorrhoid artery causing very serious injury.
Over 200 delegates from Chicago womens clubs depart for Cairo to attend the annual Illinois Federation of Womens Clubs convention. The group represents all major clubs in the city and will join meetings and events in the southern city.
In Perrysville Indiana on October 19 a premature dynamite explosion in the Rush Coal Mining shaft at Coal Creek fatally injured miners W. C. McKinney and Fred Perry. Three others were injured. The blast occurred while blasting in an abandoned chamber.
Mrs Fred Grant sails for Paris to tend her sister Mrs Potter Palmer who lies ill. Dr Emil G Hirsch the Chicago rabbi calls the tale of life a fable. Carroll College Waukesha orders disbanding the football team after frequent casualties. Edwin Hummell and Matthew Bary both 12 are killed by a C and O freight train near Bellevue Kentucky.
London Oct 20 A draft decision shows Canadian commissioners Aylesworth and Jette refuse to sign the section granting the Portland canal to Canada and walk out of the foreign office. The U S signatories Alverstone Lodge Turner Root press for final engrossed copy. The split threatens the tribunal’s international record and ceremony plans.
An improperly secured crane rope caused five beams to drop, hurling workmen from a riverside crane over 100 feet. Eight dead are listed including W. J. McCloud and G. Wells with several others injured. Frank Hoover is gravely hurt and A. W. Fowler faces amputation. All victims local to the area.
In Boone county Iowa Miss Kate Shelley appointed station mistress at Moingona on the Chicago and Northwestern main line. Shelley earlier became famous for saving a passenger train by crossing a washed away bridge at her youth.
Newport News Va Oct 20 The battleship Missouri departed Hampton Roads heading to the St Ann trial course off the New England coast where an official speed trial is scheduled for Thursday.
William J Bryan spoke at a Chicago Methodist church inviting the pastor Rev J D Brushingham to the platform. He mused on loving God and hating a brother and warned scriptures cannot be changed. He noted sermons political speeches and plays demand different listening times and reflected on tax issues.
In Bault Ste Marie Michigan the fight over the Consolidated Lake Superior Co assets ends with James Kicknell, the receiver, taking possession of the office and subsidiary plants. An New York agreement sees directors resign, Speyer & Co appoints B F P Fackenthal as president, and securities sale postponed to December 15.
Dr W Godfrey Hunter, nominated by two factions in Mitcheshboro, Ky, plans to file his nomination certificate at Frankfort before Secretary of State Hill. He will seek a restraining order against Dr Edwards, nominated at Lamson by a rival faction, delaying action and sending the dispute to court.
A head on wreck on the Southern railway between Keysville and Meherrin Virginia killed four trainmen and injured five. Most dead and injured were from Richmond. No passengers hurt. survivors expected to recover. Listed dead include M J Williams and BE H W Atwell among others.
A healthful dining habit is urged as doctors cite benefits of meals shared in a cheerful mood. The piece condemns family bickering at meals, urging parents to avoid airing grievances during gatherings with teens and children.
A moral urging to avoid scolding and sarcasm at meals. It emphasizes kindness, patient parenting, and positive behavior during mealtimes to prevent indigestion and nerves. The piece cautions adults to set a cheerful example for children and to value nourishment. September message.
A New York News piece analyzes how colors like purple and scarlet affect the brain and nerves. It cites warnings on blue causing nerves strain, green soothing, yellow harming in excess, and white blindness in extreme exposure, with hospital wards favoring green decor.
Suspect Hell eludes Deputy Marshals during a Denver to Philadelphia run. He mingled with train crew at Germantown Junction, fled at a Pennsylvania railroad station, leaving $1200 in checks and a trail that includes Asbury Park and Denver. Authorities seek him. bail set at $10,000.
Washington dispatch says prosecutors failed to convict Miller and Johns as jurors disagreed. Officials expect another trial, noting the main weakness is proving graft money connections, with few cases supported by direct money evidence. Other items include a death dispute in Pacific Junction and New Jersey’s second 1908 special session adjourning with three school bills approved.
Great Britain plans two extra warships to China. Fortification Board designates San Juan Puerto Rico as a fortified stronghold. The pope sets November 9 for a secret consistory and November 12 for a public consistory.
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