21 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
1
A garbled dispatch covers military fortifications spanning France to Turkey, detailing divisions, brigades, and fortresses with cost estimates of hundreds of millions. It moves through naval convicts in the Far East, colonial policing, and then shifts to fishery developments, the Atlantic Ocean fishery expansion, and a Canadian exposition, ending with U.S. mint output and global trade figures.
A fragmentary report notes a man described as White, linked to a forgery case in Webster county. Sheriff Chey Gilson of Webster telegraphed for his arrest as a suspect in bank-related forgery, with details obscured by garbled OCR.
An altered OCR style notice reports a marriage at Waterloo between Elype and a partner, with scattered names and unclear details. The fragment mentions a wife and children, a witness, and hints at a potential crime or conflict surrounding the event, leaving many facts uncertain.
A fragmented report describes the week long missing status of Saul Upson of Lewis. It references local residents, debt, and a suspected large bet. investigators seek leads while noting no blame lies with the missing man.
Tama County official held on charges of adultery after his wife accused him in court. He faced grand jury action following a post examination and arrest for alleged misconduct. The accused man, a longtime resident with six children, had served on the county board and held a state association post. His wife also filed for divorce, resulting in her arrest on related charges.
Will Lewinson a young farmer living near Wt ouadly injured a day ago hauling hay when a wagon tipped into a deep hole, breaking his right leg just below the knee. Also reported death of Charles Taylor, ages, in Great Barrington Massachusetts from pneumonia.
A fire at the town School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs destroyed most of the industrial school’s upper floor, causing about 40000 in damage. The blaze began on the second floor and was under control before the city fire department arrived. No injuries reported and the institution’s term proceeds as planned.
Gedar Rapids Iowa April 18 W J Steight a restaurateur was held to the grand jury for circulating obscene literature It is said he circulated advertising cards containing vile poetry The owners of slot machines have hidden the machines following an order of Mayor Huston placing a ban on all canting devices
An attempted burglary at the Farmers bank in Jesup was foiled by a night watch. Shots were exchanged, thieves fled leaving tools and a bag of powder behind. Six burglars allegedly involved in the spree previously, with two weeds seized.
Three prisoners known as the three Butchers escaped from the guard house at Iowa state capital area, were recaptured at Indianola, and escaped again within an hour. They reportedly slept in a barn southwest of Indianola last night as authorities planned to use Bluethounds to track them.
In Des Moines area figures from the state board of control show a drop in prison populations over the past year. The monthly report indicates total convicts in state prisons fell from about 90 to 38, with a decrease of eight dozen inmates noted, while other categories reflect changes in transfers and commitments. The report highlights shifts in inmate counts across facilities and includes notes on those in state care and insanity commitments, reflecting ongoing adjustments in custodial totals.
Davenport faced a political row as a damagelike report questions mayoral and alderman roles. Mayor Waldo Becker chairs a council meeting amid franchise talks while newly elected officials await take office and the city attorney’s status remains unsettled.
Jefferean County reports a new oil find on the farms of John Rush and Chadwell in Byehamur township. A company is formed to develop the lands with $1,000 already subscribed and a well to be sunk at once. Local excitement rises as experts indicate a substantial crude oil quantity in water analysis.
In Pocahontas County Iowa April reports, Postmaster John Dolph of Brighton was fined nine dollars and costs after being released by US Judge salePherson for opening letters addressed to Brighton post office patrons. Democrats in Pocahontas endorse Hearst candidacy with county conventions and resolutions supporting the "ufsags Clly vlutlornie.
The Eighteenth Session in Iowa City closes with officers named President Bohumil Shimek of Iowa City first vice president L H Pummel Ames second vice president M J Arey Cedar Falls secretary T K Savage Des Moines and treasurer F W Norris Grinnell. The next meeting location to be decided by the executive committee.
News from St Petersburg April 13 reports the battleship Petropavlovsk struck a mine off Port Arthur while preparing to meet the Japanese fleet. The ship sank within minutes, carrying Vice Admiral Makaroff and most of her crew. Only four officers were saved including Grand Duke Cyril. Russian and Japanese forces engaged as the news spread, with casualties estimated around 660 to 700. Grand Duke Cyril survived with injuries, while the battle off Port Arthur continued under cautious reports.
Passengers aboard the northern Pacific steamer Victoria relay dramatic survivor accounts of the clash between the Russian cruiser Varig and the Japanese fleet. The vessel pressed to close range under heavy shellfire, with devastating damage afflicting Varig, including the loss of most gun mounts and severe injuries to officers. The Korletz exploded and sank after a fierce exchange, while Japanese forces extended their operations in Manchuria amid ongoing war reports.
London April 18 St Petersburg dispatch rumor says Admiral Togo fleet helped attack Japanese landings west of the Yalu river. About 12,000 troops landed and were driven back to ships by Russian forces with heavy losses in men and guns. Reports from Ku Che describe bombardment of the fortress and town with 185 projectiles and Russian ships replying with plunging fire. Chinese and Japanese casualties noted. Russian squadron sustained damage but no lives lost aboard.
London Times reports from April 18 that Japanese forces probing the Yalu River engaged Russian positions on both banks. A Japanese reconnaissance party disguised as fishermen seized a village post, later advancing toward Antung while Russians suffered casualties and withdrew. Japanese forces continue to land bridging material at Chen Nampo in preparation for a wider advance.
Paris April 18 The Matis St Pantersburge correspondent reports an interview with Grand Duke Vladimir discussing Grant Duke Hoyts telegram about Grand Duke Cyril's escape. He endorses a Japanese submarine attack causing the Petropavlovsk destruction and a possible sinking of the vessel. The grand duke cites coincidences with other ships and notes mines as a less likely alternative.
Washington reports the Russian government warns wireless correspondents will be treated as spies. The American Deforest wireless telegraph company protests to Secretary of State Kay, claiming the right to use high seas for peaceful wireless telegraphy and seeking protection for operators and property. Paris notes a funeral for Admiral Makaroff and other Petropavlovsk victims. St. Petersburg says Japanese fleet near Port Arthur and Kuropatkin concentrates forces between Mukden and Liao-Yang with 120000 troops forthcoming.
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