26 May 1904
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
1
An eclectic compilation documents early radium treatment anecdotes for cancer of the face, then shifts to art collections acquired by Yale and Princeton libraries, notable Asian and European artifacts, large photographic prints, railway statistics for Prussia, and assorted curiosities about animals, weather, and industry. The piece blends speculative medical notes with archival buys, scientific oddities, and antiquarian news.
Mayors and local clerks will be required to report every case of typhoid fever and tuberculosis and other contagious diseases within twenty four hours of notification. The measure, urged by legislators and state officials, aims to create a state hospital for consumptives and imposes duties on city and township officers to report disease counts and deaths.
A police operation led to the capture of an alleged rapist near Ot. The suspect, described as a 21 year old male, was apprehended after a confrontation that included pursuit and brief resistance. The arrest follows a reported assault case and is being processed by local authorities for charges.
A damaged report describes a remarkable recovery aiding a feud and college event after surgery. It notes a patient removed from care, the role of medical staff, and later return to activity with limited strain. The piece emphasizes perseverance and medical intervention without graphic detail.
A regional gathering of the Corn Belt Meat Producers Association branch convened in Cass Shine and nearby townships. Delegates from Tilton, Grissel, Deleprpendemt, Autry Avenue area, and Mott Tadpre discussed cooperative outreach and future pricing patterns. Community leaders and local organizers attended to align on local supply, marketing, and mutual aid within the association network.
A settlement dispute inflames Beall County as Weaver faces allegations linked to threats and violence. Police report a suspect arrest soon after a confrontation at a local meeting, with tensions rising over accusations and a rumored plan to use a firearm. Residents voice concern as officials probe the case.
Two Ida Greve lads plan to travel with intent to see the world. They seek permission from guardians and face unknown risks as they prepare to depart from their home. Their decision prompts families to consider safety and support.
Robbers forced entry into the Williams & Born store and blew open the postoffice safe. About $46 in valuables reported as taken and an apparent single thief acted alone, with a confederate hidden nearby. Entry gained by cutting a panel and exiting through a rear window.
About 85 farmers near Galva Iowa formed the Farmers Union Elevator Company with 25000 capital to build a grain elevator and secure rail access. Despite pushback from Chicago and Northwestern officials and costly bridge plans, surveys showed feasibility for sidetrack and the venture flourished with over 650 tons shipped and grain prices rising, as a May 28 rally and picnic in Galva were planned with Vincent of Omihatun speaking.
A Fort Dodge woman suffered extensive injuries after kerosene spilled and was ignited while she was tending a fire near her home. Her clothing ignited as the blaze exploded, she rushed outside, and her husband tried to extinguish it with coal. Clothing finally stopped the flames but the burns were severe and feared grave.
A British destroyer is dispatched to Tangiers to protect American residents amid a kidnapping case. The captors have taken a man named Percardis and his stepson into the mountains. British and Moorish authorities coordinate, with a second vessel and additional forces expected to assist in securing safe passages.
Freeport Illinois May 20 The thirteenth Illinois district republican convention renominated R R Hitt for congress today and endorsed him for vice president.
The Fifty-eighth convention morning session adjourned after candidates reached an agreement to recess. The event highlighted a notable decision amid ongoing contest dynamics and set the stage for resumed proceedings later in the day.
Springfield May 3 The Republican state convention began at 10 10 am with a 58th ballot soon following The vote tallies list Towden Deneen Hamlin Sherman Pierce and others amid adjournment maneuvers The Missis convention remarks compare Illinois struggles to Missouri with Deneen praised for anti corruption stance and contrasts to Yates support The platform endorses tariff protection open door policy in the Orient and aggressive trust prosecutions while pledging Roosevelt administration support and urging a broad civil service reform agenda
The legislature considered granting a special charter to Chicago and procedures for selecting a state convention. A central committee would include one member from each congressional district and two at large, with nominations handled at the convention. A public disturbance with Governor Yates’ supporters prompted a tense session but order was restored as the report was debated.
Relatives of Mrs. Foy accuse Hurd of undue influence over the aged widow, claiming he manipulated her into large money gifts and two European trips. An injunction bars Hurd from contacting her as the trust, arranged with Charles Tellier and Burton Mansfield, seeks to protect her fortune of about 1,000,000 dollars. Hurd fights the charges and faces damages claims.
A British steamer Purret Juden bound from Quebec to Montreal struck near Southwest Light during thick fog off Cape North on the St. Lawrence, sinking with thirteen lives lost. Only fourteen survivors were rescued from wreckage by the Isle of Man crew. fog and misidentification of the shore hindered rescue efforts.
A Michigan farmer near Grand Rapids reported a railroad train invaded his land on May 3. He blocked the Le Marquette line with felled trees and an obstruction, preventing crew from leaving the scene. Officials and detectives were dispatched to resolve the dispute and clear the tracks.
A cloudburst at the Cache la Poudre river head flooded Livermore Wellington Fort Collins and adjacent areas. The flood tore bridges, washed out rails, drowned several people and displaced thousands of acres of crops. Homes floated away while residents sought higher ground as reservoirs threatened destruction and telegraph lines failed. Six deaths reported with many missing and rail lines damaged from Cheyenne to Fort Collins.
A Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge southbound train No 1165 wrecked on Cumber's hill near Salida Colorado. Engineer Frank Evanston was killed and topy jone reported injured in the May 23 crash.
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