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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
3
A strong leader traits a vigorous man guides men in the business world emphasizing mental moral and physical strength as essential. The rhetoric argues against the wreckage of mental moral or sexual neglect in leadership.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous weakness and fatigue. Testimonial letters from Robert Dildine of Waverly New York and Ed Kennedy of Washington Indiana claim weight gain improved sleep steadier nerves and renewed vigor after using the pills. The copy urges purchase from local dealers or the Buffalo company with portrait and signature on each package and warns against imitations.
Vienna reports a markedly optimistic view on Turkey Bulgaria relations with war deemed unlikely. Notes indicate the Porte withdrew its note to Bulgaria and Constantinople’s warlike mood is fading. Britain cites passive indifference and avoids treaty obligations while Russia and Austria show no intent to intervene unless broader issues arise.
Berlin reports show Germany backing Russia at Constantinople while aiding Turkey as a counterweight to Russia. Berlin argues Balkan tensions are not a crisis and insists reforms are pursued. Paris notes French concern over Albanian uprisings and hopes for swift sultan action, though turmoil delays steps.
May dispatches from Salonica report tensions over Albania and Bulgaria. Officials say Turkey may adopt radical, disciplinary measures against Bulgaria but Bulgaria’s position is deemed correct and supported by powers. Troop movements toward Old Servia continue as the Loreley, a German state vessel, arrives at Constantinople.
Washington officials report John C Allgood a colored rural free delivery carrier was stopped by armed masked men near Gallatin Tennessee and warned not to continue. Postmaster General Payne suspended the route pending investigation with possible summary action. Allen F Dillard, colored, was appointed the top civil service candidate for the route and certified recently by the civil service board.
Dr. Albert Alonzo Ames, former mayor of Minneapolis, found guilty by a jury of accepting a $660 bribe. Jury deliberated 24 hours. no sentence pronounced by Judge Elliott. Appeal expected. bond remains $21,000. Language notes indicate questions on when the graft money was received and whether Ames knew its nature.
A former attendant A M Mason from Lawrence testified that new patients at the Topeka Kansas insane asylum were beaten to enforce obedience. He said violence was used by attendants, sometimes with fists and sometimes with a club, to ensure docility from the start.
In New York on May 18 15000 striking Italian laborers vote to not return to work in the city subway until they receive $2 for eight hours. The union’s formal reply is awaited before contractors enlist non union labor.
Transvant loan stalls at par with percent interns. Austria denies massacre of Christians in Doania. Twenty injured in a car collision in Chicago. Major Delmar to face Lord Derby in a match. French fleet division ordered to Salonica. Three Illinois Central rail workers killed near Morganfield Kentucky. Andrew Carnegie installed as president of Iron and Steam Institute in London. General Bell denies ties with cruelty in the Philippines. Dr. Ames found guilty of accepting a bribe while mayor of Minneapolis. American engineer Marty Bullia claims £50 000 from Venezuela for false arrest. Burgaska band attempted to blow up a powder magazine at Monastir. Yoarkieh troops clash, many killed or wounded.
The Hague protocol was signed at the British embassy with Venezuelan plenipotentiary Bowen and representatives from Britain Germany and the United States. The accord sets terms for the settlement of Allied claims against Venezuela and designates commissions to meet in Caracas this summer. Bowen cabled President Castro announcing the signing and sent copies to peace powers urging adherence. The protocol includes a clause restricting preferential payments if The Hague decides against the blockading powers.
General movement among beneficiary societies to secure rate readjustment reports 355 of 469 delegates to the head camp in Indianapolis June 16 instructed to favor rate readjustment yet oppose the step rate plan proposed two years ago by a readjustment committee. J G Johnson of Peabody Kansas a candidate for head consul has only seventy delegates of 409. The movement aims to base beneficiary orders on graded rates to secure prosperity and longevity. Leaders expect to attend the Woodmen convention to watch results and prepare for broader readjustment of policy.
Washington dispatch reports Seymour W. Tulloch former Washington post office cashier rebuts Postmaster General Payne's critique in a letter dated May 8 He refuses to disclose investigation details yet offers to substantiate his claims after reviewing responses from officials. A separate item notes the Metropolis handicap at Morris Park where Whitney filly Burns rode to a 1:38% time, breaking the race and track records, before 45000 spectators. London reports the Irish land bill passing its second reading in the House of Commons by 443 to 26.
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