12 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
1
The passage sketches a sprawling, garbled panorama of wartime economy and society with references to horses donkeys mules and livestock, labor, trade disruptions, and social roles. It mentions names and places obliquely, hints at auctions or sales, and notes educational and religious life amid a chaotic, oversized mosaic of events and individuals.
State physicians slow to report tuberculosis cases while fund shortages and administrative delays hinder the medical survey. A separate Storm Lake theft case raises questions about security, the newspaper notes, amid broader public health concerns and unresolved local incidents.
A miner, T. G. Morgan, is crushed by falling slate while at work. He is 44 years old and currently listed as having a favorable outlook for recovery despite the severity of injuries.
The funeral for Dr Somers, a popular young physician in LeMars, was held Tuesday at George's Episcopal Church. A large crowd gathered, with many townspeople present, as the eulogy recalled his service and character.
Aged man was found murdered at his Brighton home after a stranger entered during the night. The wife, who was outside, rescued a passerby who then discovered the body. Police are investigating the intrusion and death.
A chaotic report details a murder verdict with one defendant found guilty while another confesses. The narrative blends railway accident aftermath with a telegraph exchange, a house struck by a train, and local paper milestones in Cedar Will s.
A large blaze caused about $15,000 in losses across multiple Cedarbuiphis and Patterson area stores including Bry Goods Store, Drug Establishment, and other nearby buildings. Partial insurance covered only fragments of damage while several structures, including the Odd Mellows, suffered severe destruction. Fire crews battled the blaze through the night, with reports of extensive smoke and material losses across the district.
Enrollment surged at Buena Vista College during the winter term with broad participation. The article notes high turnout across departments, highlighting student engagement and campus activities amid ongoing winter sessions.
Chronicle of Plymouth supervisors session with mixed topics including local land and property concerns, notices about estate actions, and mentions of community figures such as J. A. Barnes and Stout v4 Wie ty Gay Chitra. References to oats shipments and a regional bakery owner are noted among scattered agenda items.
A disrupted local text reports an arrest of a forger and warns of diphtheria. The piece mentions public health measures in schools and calls for vigilance against fraud, though many names and details are obscured by OCR errors. The article underscores disease prevention and community safety efforts in the aftermath of the incident.
In Denver turmoil marked by a joint session as Gov Ponody’s supporters pressed for a canvass result. Senators withdrew amid clashes between House and Senate leaders and Speaker Dickson, with a two thirds House majority and one third Senate vote for a 15 member inquiry committee. Also, four men—Patrick Higgins, W W Dague, George Kemn, James W Campbell—were sentenced to four months for election interference.
The governor's annual address centers on labor issues and calls for reform. He urges compulsory arbitration, expands executive authority to enforce decisions, and criticizes current practices while highlighting the need for stable prosperity and firm state action against unrest.
A distorted Italianate style text claims the Indiana governor urges action against what is described as corrupt divorce practices and a plague of corruption. The garbled excerpt mentions remedial measures and progress, but names, dates, places, and clear actions are unreadable.
The Forestry Congress in Cape Cod features speakers denouncing timber theft and congressional inaction. Maxwell and Roosevelt echoes push for immediate forest reserves, repeal of old laws, and stronger protections, calling for Appalachian and Great Plains actions to boost forest planting and industry.
Washington hearing on interstate commerce and freight rates opens with Bacon leading criticism. The House votes to adjourn until Monday after approving fortifications appropriation in committee of the whole, while discussions cover war and Russia related topics as part of broader wartime measures.
Thomas K Niedringhaus was nominated for the U S Senate by Missouri Republicans. The Jefferson ally Moyham and St Louis figures chaired the state committee meeting. Ballots showed Niedringhaus leading early rounds with Crosby and Warner also presenting, while party leaders pledged support and urged unity to secure the nomination.
William Pitts a renowned telegrapher from Los Angeles known for handling some of the world’s fastest wires died at age 62 after a long career in the field. He served with the U S government press corps and the Rocky Mountain division. Pitts traveled from Lagaver to Los Angeles, contributing to early long distance wire work before his death.
Justice Greenbaum of the New York State Supreme Court denied Non Pure tersoh's request for bail pending a new trial. The decision keeps the Show Girl in jail for the present.
The United States Attorney General Moody argues in a Supreme Court filing that the Chicago meat packers conspired to fix prices and restrain interstate commerce. The case reviews four alleged errors in the lower court’s injunction and frames the government’s bid to dissolve a nationwide beef trust.
A blaze swept through a building in Springfield Mass causing extensive damage valued over fifty thousand dollars. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure was completely destroyed with tiny amounts of salvage recovered.
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