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Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

8

Federal measures urged to curb trusts and labor abuses

President urges swift passage of anti trust and labor regulation bills, aiming to curb injunction abuses, strengthen Hepburn rate oversight, and secure compensation for injured workers. He calls for an executive body to regulate interstate commerce power, weigh corporate conduct, and extend federal oversight amid growing monopoly concerns and public demand for reform.

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Thwarts Surgeons Find No Appendix During Operation

Dahilmere Md May 4 A patient diagnosed with appendicitis at Franklin Square hospital today was found to have no appendix during surgery Br Warty Grots mate Harry Boehme led the operation as several physicians were called in to assist and were surprised by the finding

Dahilmere Mdi Br. Warty Grots Harry Boehme Franklin Square Hospital Kila

Fighting Chancellor Moves Against Seniors at Syracuse

Syracuse, May 4. Chancellor Day told the university committee that the executive panel of the Justices for the removal of Dean Lent suspended its members until the logs retract the resolutions. The class was warned none of its members would graduate unless demands were met.

Syracuse, N Syracuse University Regolt- Mone Denier Justees Ient Dlogs

Body found preserved in glacier after 20 years

Berne May 4 A glacier exploration party uncovered a body in an ice crevasse and brought it to town. It was identified as guide Naghi who fell into a crevasse in 1887 during a party, and the body was remarkably well preserved.

Berne Minterosa Glacier Naghi

Infernal machine maims one at Phoenix club

At Phoenix club on Ninth and Race streets in Aluuinials an infernal machine was placed at the main entrance with a timed explosion. Bartender Frank J. Buerl opened the door and lost most of his left hand while the blast blew out his hearing. Police responded with a rescue squad soon after the explosion.

Aluuinnals Phoenix Club Ninth Race Streets J. Buerl

Pedestrian stubs toe takes train home

Adams Mass May 4 Arsene Baud in the Adams youth who sought to beat Edward Payson Weston s pedestrian record between Portland Mo and Chicago returned home by train Bear din said that he was hours ahead of Weston s record but stepped on a rolling stone in Green River N J and sprained one of his ankles

Adams Mass Arsene Beaudin Edward Payson Weston Portland Chicago Beardin Weston Green River

600 Working Women Call on President at White House

President and Mrs. Roosevelt welcomed a delegation of 600 wage earning young women from seven eastern states at the White House. They represent the National League of Women Workers meeting in Washington for its convention.

Washington Roosevelt White House National League of Women Workers

British cruiser Indiomitable tops warship speed records

Glasgow report says the armored turbine cruiser In Domitable set new speed marks by reaching 28 knots for a measured mile on the Clyde and maintaining 26.5 knots under continuous steaming, breaking previous records set by warships.

Glasgow Indomitable

Work of incendiaries foiled at Iowa paint factory

Fort Dodge Iowa May 4 a carefully planned incendiary fire was frustrated yesterday by workers saving the $30 000 Iowa paint factory Barrel staves and war shavings were found smouldering in partitions It is thought to be the work of opponents who have long opposed the plant and a full investigation will follow.

Fort Dodge Iowa

Proposing to a Widow From London Sketch He Would You Think

A fragment from a London Sketch scene shows a man and a widow in a tense exchange about a proposal and future life. The dialogue reveals doubts, desire, and social pressure within a fragile moment of candor and hesitation.

London Emkay

Investigation into Electric Boat probe ends for open sessions

Washington May 4 The inquiry into the legislative methods used by the Electric Boat company directed by a House committee and the February 22 resolution by George L Lilley ends as far as open sessions are concerned. The report notes 17,000,000 people in Russia aged six to fourteen receive no education.

Weahington Electric Boat Company Chonse of Representatives George L. Lilley Connecticut House

Atlantic battleship fleet voyage outlined to Manila and back

Washington May 25 A projected Atlantic battleship fleet voyage details extensive fuel and distance figures. The route from San Francisco to Honolulu Auckland Sydney Melbourne Albany and Philippines includes several coal stops and long legs such as Honolulu to Aitchay land. The plan expects 18 days at sea with wireless contact about six days. Two supply ships will coal at Samoa while the Illinois stores coal on deck. The voyage splits at Yokohama with one squadron to Manila by October and the other to Amoy then Manila by November.

Washington, D.C Harhill Roads San Rratiaigco Philippines China Japan Manila Honolulu Atichay Land Department Samoa Cite Cumstances San Francisco Auckland Sydney Melbourne Albany Auatralia Remai Yokohama Amoy

Girl Struck by Lightning Survives Harrowing Injury

May 2 Lancaster Pa A 12 year old girl Jenise Martin daughter of farmer Abraham Martin was playing a harmonica near Bird-In-Hand when a bolt struck the barn door area. The lightning seared her head and body causing her clothing to be torn and injuries but she survived the shock.

Lancaster Jensle Martin Abraham Martin

Inventor Claims Ability to Transmute Metals Into Gold

Chicago May 2. Inventor Rudolph M. Hunter vows to produce 24 karat gold at a rate of 100 million dollars annually. He asserts success in transmuting silver and base metals into gold with a process to deter government tests and keep the Philadelphia mint busy year round. Hunter, an established inventor and engineer, plans a new plant in Philadelphia to operate alongside his Chicago work.

Chicago Rudolph M. Hunter Philadelphia Mint Hunter Philadelphia Operon Hanter

Engineer Hammond Lands $500000 Year deal with Guggenheims

San Francisco May 2 A mining engineer John Ha Hammond signs a new contract with the Guggenheims to serve as their expert for the next Aya years at an annual salary of $500000. The agreement bars him from mining investments on his own and doubles his former pay, yielding a total income including private holdings estimated at $1,000,000 yearly. The Guggenheims, advised by Hammond, have reportedly invested millions in mines and face scrutiny over the arrangement.

Sanfrancisco John Ha. Hammond Guggenteling Hammond Asnlet Incoma Californiia Montana Mexico South Africa Tamynayd Fenheim Guggenheims Huammond Angara

No Race Deaths Reported in Settlement Case Chicago May

Fragmentary clippings describe a settlement and references to death by own action. The text mentions Chicago, a date in May, and phrases about babies. It is unclear and garbled but indicates a settlement context rather than a narrative outcome. Named individuals or organizations are not clearly identifiable in readable form.

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