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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1903

Page

3

Advance extracts mourn death of Prof Moritz Lazarus in Vienna

An advanced notices the death of Prof Moritz Lazarus aged 79 at Murau and his forthcoming reminiscence volume. The Vienna journal prints excerpts including remarks on Fanny Januruschek and reflections on aging, beauty, and art. The piece weaves in varied items from theater to engineering advances and public health trends.

Moritz Lazarus Bertin Muran Vienna Fanny Januruschek Ife Frankfort Ludwig I Bavaria

Washington's Mounting Burdens and Mountain Lion Metaphor

The passage blends historical satire with chaotic garbled text about Washington accepting the presidency and jokingly claiming he never shot a mountain lion, while citizens lampoon his performance. It shifts to a scene in Vienna describing curfews and a locked city at 10 pm with nightly concierge fines, highlighting rigid control in the Austrian capital.

Washington Vienna Austtrian Capitel

Lumber Cut in Santo Ale Mrrie District Reveals Strong Season

The Santo Ale Mrrie district reports about 160 million feet of lumber cut for a son of Vou Was a bout, with the 1903 season expected to top £6,600,000 feet. Most cuts are by Americans in stillsewered operations. Two new wash ginning mills have been built this year and a veneering mill has run profitably through the season.

Santo Ale Mrrie

Wood imports from America into Cerminy surge to 1902

Imports of American wood into Cerminy have more than tripled since 1480, reaching over $5.55 million in 1902. The material, mainly pitch pine, is weather resistant and cheaper than oak, suitable for doors windows and floors, while ore ig is used in finer furniture production.

United States

Railway growth and economics shape early 20th century trade

A scrambled summary notes the Trans Siberian railway expanding to boost commerce. It cites butter production rising from 5 million pounds with 140 dairies in 188 to 80 million pounds with 2,000 dairies in 192, highlighting freight revenue over a million dollars annually and passenger receipts around 200,000. It contrasts American rail use, noting higher trip frequency but shorter journeys, then mentions the Massachusetts exhibit reproducing a colonial house linked to Washington and Longfellow, with fragmented garbled text about furnaces and trees.

Cimmerce Siberia

Wealthy banker shoots self at Colfax bank

George D Woods president of the Colfax bank and owner of banks at Colfax Ireton Baxter and Mingo shot himself in his office after a day of health decline. He left a wife two children and an estate valued around 100000. He had remodeled the bank at a cost of 2000 and was 66 years old.

Colfax Ireton, Baxter Mingo Pes Moines George D. Woods Colfax Bank Denver Woods Montgomery County New York Ireton Baxter

Freshman Sophomore Class Scrape in Iowa City

In Iowa City on December 7, a clash between freshmen and sophomores left thirteen freshmen “scraped” while seventy five were austere marked. sophomores tried to stop the freshmen sociable, painted faces with indyne, and hurled burning sulphur which was quickly put out. The mayor and police attended but no serious injury occurred.

Lowa City Dannity

Woman fatally wounds husband after escape from asylum

In Des Moines a married woman, Nettie Thng senbia, allegedly shot her estranged husband as he attempted to arrest her after he escaped from an asylum. Police say the confrontation occurred in West Des Moines and the woman claims self defense.

Dee Moines Des Mates Dee Rhuspand Nettie Des Moines

Who's the Impostor In Pension Probe At Des Moines

An elderly man from the Soldier home claims to be Michiel Keeley of Com pany Thirty-fifth Town, but government records show a pension paid for twenty years to a man with the same name in Logansport, Ind. Arrests await clarity on the impostor as authorities in Des Moines pursue the real identity.

Doc. T Soldie Michiel Keeley Company Logansport Ind Des Moines

Saloonkeepers to Defend in Webster County Suit

Saloonkeepers and a druggist in Webster County vow to resist actions filed by ex-attorney Chantlind and others over liquor sales to a husband. The group has hired prominent local lawyers and promises sensational legal battles, aiming to defend saloon operation amid ongoing dry regime litigation.

Webster County Wart Dodge Wim Chantlind Les Wis Checktlend Ss

Diphtheria Epidemic Strikes Fort Dodge and Port CMA

Seven children have died from diphtheria in Fort Dodge and Port CMeda. A local physician reports rising cases and urges quarantines and school closures as officials consider steps to curb spread. Public health inspectors note previous outbreaks and emphasize containment measures for the period.

Fort Dodge Port Cmeda Lee Vytawitty Awhteusca Citisens Delpha

Best Witness Dead in Hardin County Murder Trial

Proceedings in Hardin County for the murder case against the supposed wife killer suffered delays as defense argued about Campbell and related witnesses. A key date appeared set with prosecutors pressing for a speedy trial while concerns about admissible evidence and witness availability arose.

Many Blue Raisbons and Iowa Triumph at Live Stock Show

Des Moines November exhibition awards show Iowa's strong showing in fat cattle, horses, and cattle breeds. Winners include three year old natives, Aberdeen Angus, Galloways, Shorthorns, and champion stallions. Notable names: Champlain Bros, W. A. McHenry, J. J. Bales, Parsons, and McHenry of Denison, with prizes ranging from 10 to 205 dollars across multiple classes.

Iowa Des Moines Secoid Prize Burnell Mamitwurg Karame Marne Cinsn Champlain Bros Ten Clinton Champlain Gros Averaghie T. Aten Buckingham Poland-Chinn Tale Aberdeen W. A. McHenry Denison W. A. Mubtbonry Isreeding Galloways Judie W. Ow. Kennedy Ames MacDougal Tarbroch J. B. Wales & Son Stockport Aberdeen- Angus Duke of Germany J. J. Bales & Bon Parsons, Newton, Jr Ch. PL Burge Mt Vernon Jdunior We A Methenry Ta Young Iterd W. A. Methenry Berond Mettenry Binnie Ata W. A. McHours

Monona County Medical Society to Meet in Mapleton

The Monona County Medical Society plans its annual meeting at Masonic Hall in Mapleton on December 8. Officers to be elected include Dr W Hart of Onawa as president, Dr Ryimon as vice president, Dr Z Misher of Trodney as secretary, and Dr A L D West of Moorhead as treasurer.

Maonena Association of Doctors Mapleton Majdetan Tee

Severely Burned Man Attempts Fire With Kerosene

Henry Dencker, employed by J. A., severely burned while trying to start a fire with kerosene in a portable heated shelter. He reappeared at Mr. Nell's door with his clothing ablaze, hands and face badly burned. kerosene can found with bottom blown out.

Henry Dencker Thawirden Dee Henry J. A. Is Tee Angel Tie Mr. Nell

Two Newspapers Fail in Monona County

The Soldier Record and Glencoe Beacon, both of Monona County, Onawa, Iowa, have temporarily ceased publication. It is not known if the owners plan to resume publishing.

Soldier Record Glencoe Beacon Monona County Onawa Ta. Dee Tuy Iy Sollier Trecord Blencoe Veacon Odigalh

Dynamite Found Near Bridge by Suspects

Officers uncovered bags of dynamite near a bridge entry into the city, believed stolen from an unfinished sewer project and hidden by thieves planning to recover it later. Authorities link the find to a broader theft and confirm ongoing investigations.

the Bry Jin

Former President Spoils Foreclosure Report

New York December 4 Former President Roosevelt denies reports that he plans to foreclose on a Pennsylvania railroad sixteen miles long due to bond interest default.

Grover New York

Cunard Dine Steamer Lucania Arrives at Queenstown

Lucania, the Cunard liner that left New York November 28 for Liverpool, reached Queenstown at noon after St Paul voyage events. The report notes Celia timing and connection with the Atlantic passage as part of transatlantic service updates from London.

Lucania Port London Cunard Lucar Hich New York Liv Ul St. Paul Queenstown

Robbers Blow Bank Safe in Fairview Heist

Cracksmen blew the Bank of Fairview safe at 3 am using nitro glycerin and escaped with about 900 dollars. They stole a buggy and team from farmer Henry Schoen and drove off in the outskirts. Sioux City police urged vigilance as a lookout spread to nearby towns.

Vairview Bank of Bank of Fairview C. R. Moulton Canton Marshal 'T Fallgutter Here Davenport Sioux City Marshal Fallgatter Henry Sehoen

Fair Site Dedicated in St Louis South Dakota Pavilion

South Dakota formally dedicated the world’s fair site in St Louis with ground acceptance by state commission members. Mrs. W S Russell turned the first spade, Mrs A J Grimm assisted, and J Miles Hanson raised the flag as dignitaries watched. President Fraters praised the Louisiana Purchase state’s stake in the fair, noting neighboring state pavilions and foreign buildings nearby. Russell pledged a building citizens could be proud, while the pavilion would host South Dakotans during the expo.

St. Louis South Dakota State Commission Commonwealth W. S. Russell Tussell South Dakota Commission A. J. Grimm Parkston J. Miles Hanson Yankton Fraters Louisiana Purchase Kentucky Michigan Germany Gsiates Maine California Feanels Thussell Russell Compission Nols C C. Hogin Murat Halstead BP. Brandenbury Saul Dakota Flint Lingoln

Driskill Veteran Cattleman Eyes South American Range

J W Driskill a veteran Texas cattleman prepares to leave for South America in search of a new cattle range. He may sail from New York to Rio de Janeiro with his son Walter possibly joining him. He is eyeing Argentina Paraguay as potential bases where cattle could be bought cheaply for large scale business.

New York J. W. Driskill Wil South Speirfish South America Texas Walter Rio Janeiro Mr. Orisk Argentine Republic Paraguay Driskill Driskills

Assault charge lands Otto Barr in jail in Deadwood

Lead Deadwood S. D. December 7 Otto Barr is jailed in Lawrence county in default of 350 bonds after threatening Mrs. A L Holden during a visit to the Holden home on upper Deadwood gulch. His preliminary hearing is set for next Monday December 7. Also John Williamson and Alexander Voss are jailed on insanity charges and will face the Lawrence Fols Insanity board next week.

Ouawa Dia Audibara Chubages Gap da Paras Spring Valley John’ Olean Wairview Wills McBeath Take Otto Barr Lead M. D A. L. Holden Lawrence County Barr Holden Upper Deadwood Gulch Deadwood Dee John Williamson Alexander Voss Lawrence Focls Insanity Board

Dowie and Dowieites Travel in Grand Style to Australia

Unfolds reports from London Paris and Boston about John Alexander Dowie and his wife leaving for Australia with a large retinue including Mrs Dowie's secretary Miss J M Stern and a big man named Robert Massey, plus a canvas bag with 500 in gold. Bankrupt inquiry looms as Zion City receivers prepare to question Dowie under oath. A separate note in Boston describes a rumored 7 million gold and securities box on the Saxonia guarded by Pinkerton detectives.

Elijah Jaondon Mre Dowle Sar “Glad Australia Russell London Paris France Marseilles Yulel Gladstone Rawle Powles Dowie Chicago John Alexander Dowie Sidney C. Eastman Zion City Koblsaat Christian Catholic Church Wttelson Boston Mass Cunard Saxonia Liverpool Pinkerton

Stocks Rally on Big Short Covering as Market Climbs

The New York stock market rose broadly with heavy short covering and strong foreign buying, notably in United States Steel preferred, aided by London investors. Late gains included a sharp rise in Brooklyn Rapid Transit, while overall effects on the market were uneven. Freight House Burned at Schenectady destroys railroad facilities and freight valued at up to 50000 dollars.

New York Hst United States Steel London Brookelyn Rapid Transit

Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago Livestock

Sioux City stock yards report mixed cattle and hog prices with cows and heifers priced around 1.50 to 2.10 for cows and heifers, steers and feeders 8.50 to 14.00, and calves up to 2.35. South Omaha shows higher steer bids at 8.70, cows and heifers around 2.80 to 4.20, and calves near 3.00. Grain and provisions quotes include wheat at 79 to 80 cents, corn around 44 to 45 cents, and oats near 88 to 93 cents with flax at 4 cents.

Sioux City Dec Chicago Helter South Omaha Foley Hleavy

Roosevelt Hanna Conference Clears Air Over Canal Policy

A White House meeting between President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna of Ohio focused on pending and prospective canal related legislation and condition of the Isthmian project. Both praised cordial relations, rejected reports of a rift, and avoided discussing Hanna’s chairmanship or Wood’s confirmation. Hanna called the evening pleasant and declined further comment.

Wausiington White House Hanna Ohio Wanna Congress Senate Leonard Wood Mane Hann Whan Roosevelt Manne Hatmne Whiteouse

Counterfeiters Caught in Major Boston Area Raid

In Revere near Boston three men named John Diatvis Joseph Joemenblitt and Moses Novak alias Frankel were arrested and a large quantity of printing plates and paper seized. The group is tied to a vast counterfeit operation with potential to print over a million dollars in notes. The raid followed complaints of widespread fake currency activity from New England cities and New York and involved coordinated actions with other arrests in New York.

Boston United States Government Secret Service Revere John Diatvis Joseph Joemenblitt Moses Novak Frankel New York Davis Earape Novak Washington New England

William M. Springer Dies in Washington After Pneumonia

Democratic House leader William M. Springer of Wisconsin died in Washington at age 64 from pneumonia contracted in Chicago. He served as Democratic leader from the Forty-fourth to the fifty-third Congresses and was once chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. His wife and his son, Chaplain R. W. Springer, were at his bedside.

Washington Wiliam M. Springer Viinels Chicago Wis R. W. Springer Springer House of Representatives Yue Eos Lb

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