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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
3
A bold assertion that vigor defines leadership, linking mental moral physical and sexual vigor to effective management. critiques venture culture that links character with authority. argues against the idea that weakness has a place in commerce.
A promotional feature praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a life restoring remedy. Testimonials from Robert Dildite and Ed Kennedy describe weight gain and relief from nervousness and dizziness after use. Available 50c to 59c per box at drugstores, with portrait and signature on each package.
A fog bound collision off the Virginia coast between the Old Dominion liner Hamilton and the Clyde steamship Saginaw caused the Saginaw to sink swiftly. Twenty or more died, including the Saginaw’s stern section, with only a few survivors. The Hamilton aided in rescue as damage limited to bow plates. life boats swamped and a colored stewardess died later from injuries. Captain Tunnell of the Saginaw survived with serious internal injuries.
Caracas reports a belief that General Matos, leader of the revolution, has fallen into a trap as government forces close in on Barquisimeto where about 2,000 rebels are concentrated. Officials expect a decisive and likely final battle within eight days, with Matos possibly captured to end the uprising.
The president spoke at Albuquerque's Alvarado hotel to about 5000 locals during a Western swing. He stressed irrigation's role in New Mexico's development as forty five white clad girls staged a tableau outside, with Uncle Sam and a gate symbolizing state admission to the Union. The president noted future irrigation would solve issues for New Mexico.
Baseball scores show Cincinnati 4 St Louis 1 and Philadelphia 1 Brooklyn 5. Chicago 8 Boston rain. American League Chicago 8 Detroit 1. New York 12 Philadelphia 3. Association reports spy scandal at Milwaukee convention with four men named. other brief items include embezzlement appeal, true bill for Veronica crew murder, Confederate survivor Maxwell dead, and various telegraph briefs.
Father Ferdinand Walser was discharged after Elyria custody, with Mayor King and Prosecutor Stroup stating there was insufficient evidence to detain him for Agatha Reichlin’s murder. The inquest affirmed no known suspect, while the city vows to continue the investigation. A large crowd gathered at the mayor’s office as Reichlin’s brother greeted the freed priest.
Washington announces two major actions in the postoffice probe. A letter asks for evidence held by a former Washington cashier to support department charge, and a plan to review papers before Bristow files are considered. Also notes replies from Bristow Merritt and likely Ex-Postmaster General Smith are received.
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