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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
6
A chaotic portrayal of panic in New York as currency doubts ripple through Wall Street. Roosevelt and critics spar over blame for the crash era stresses while financiers like Morgan and Belmont are cited as retreating from public duty. The piece references bankers, politicians, and the unsettled market climate shaping November turmoil.
Currency reform, backed by the American Bankers Association, sees renewed interest as the plan, adopted in December after talks with New York Chamber of Commerce and other leaders, faces renewed push in Congress. Gold imports to date total about 23.71 million, aiming to back roughly 95 million in credit relief amid bank liquidity concerns.
New Orleans reports hint that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou may authorize measures to ease cotton movement and offer financial relief. Unofficial word suggests potential investments or payouts from the New Orleans subtreasury to support exporters and merchants facing liquidity strains.
Secretary Taft addressed the Quiil clubAmericana on the islands urging aid to Filipino prosperity and opposing any American League that might disrupt Milipliog relations He insisted on unity between Milipliog and Americans and pledged to tell Congress that islanders share common aims. Major General Leonard Wood is slated to remain in thePhilippines until February.
The United States Department of Agriculture plans extended tests by the Poison Squad to determine the effects of various beverages sold at soda fountains. Chief chemist W. Wiley will oversee expansion to include more than 109 soft drinks and other advertised stimulants to assess their impact on the human system, including possible cocaine caffeine flora hydrates or opium.
A frightened woman at a Des Moines bank drew out money after a burglar raid, as financial reports show. Mrs. Reaseltt, a widow, testified about the incident, detailing her ailing finances and the tense moment when she withdrew her savings.
In Homewood, a 90 year old woman was jailed after conflicting statements while being charged with misbehavior on the street. She said schoolchildren taunted her during a walk home. husband James Nosuch, 92, watched with ire as he faced questions, both fined and released after the woman paid.
Willam J. Portes, a Wall Street figure, narrowly escaped drowning after a fishing boat was upset by a large sea turtle off San Diego. A fishery official traced the turtle after the mishap, and the line and tackle were lost as the turtle towed the boat. The pair clung to the craft until rescue. they were exhausted after two hours in the water.
Thomas Brown, jailed for eight to ten years for conspiring to shoot Jane Lebo and Chris Miller at a Woodal Creek election, was released after an unconditional pardon from Governor Buehtel. Brown and special deputy James Watford faced murder charges for firing on Lebo and Miller outside the 100 foot polling limit. Watford's life term remains.
Philadelphia, Nov. 4. Pennsylvania railroad directors, unhappy with raising more capital next year, retard expenditure and declare economy the policy for 1908. The earnings were up 11 percent from the previous year, but President McCrea emphasized unsatisfactory outlook for new capital and deemed it prudent to halt new work.
Kansas City November 4. Upon petition by Edward Corrigan of Chicago and George Witt of Memphis the federal court appointed James F. Halpin of Kansas City as receiver for the Kansas City Jockey Club and Fair Association. The court ordered the sale of the track valued at 400000 dollars and directed proceeds to benefit stockholders. Little racing has been held since the Missouri pool selling law, a Governor Folk measure.
Hathdrum Idaho Nov 4 Socialism figures prominently in efforts to secure a jury for Steve Adams murder trial of Fred Tyler Prosecutors say Adams enjoys socialist support and ties to the Western Federation of Miners He faces a second Rathdrum trial after a Wallace jury failed to reach a verdict The defense challenged as false an interview by socialist agitator Hazel Hazlett who allegedly said she would go to Rathdrum to sway the jury The witness testified the quote was printed and jurors were questioned about papers they read
A teen from Pars Brae and member of Bu Manufacturing company died of heart failure after skating at a rink in Dubuque. Police report unclear timing and circumstances, with witnesses noting a sudden collapse on the ice.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a topic about babies, with garbled names and unclear details. No clear events, dates, or entities are readable to anchor a full summary.
The heirs at law of George Washington, Robert E. Lee, and Lawrence Washington seek to recover vast Ohio lands once granted by the British and paid for by the United States. The estate includes almost all land around Cincinnati, Point Pleasant birthplace of General Grant, and Mount Canawaha river deposits. An administrator for the estate in Fairfax County, Virginia, has been appointed to pursue the claim, arguing the land's value runs into hundreds of millions of dollars.
The article reports a controversy over meat weights, with claims that bacon and ham packages sold at groceries and stock yards were underweight. Packers say measurements at purchase reflected pack weights, while inspectors found discrepancies in several tests.
New York reports Oscar Erbloen of St Louis shared a narrative of his flight from St Louis to Asbury Park and received greetings from the German emperor. Roosevelt extended congratulations as aeronautic interest grows. The Aero Club of America plans to present the International Cup in St Louis if funds allow and next year’s balloon race is discussed for the city.
Shalbyvine Hy November 4 The National Vobaces Growers Association unanimously adopts a resolution opposing a tobacco crop reduction this year.
Trenderson reports the Imperial Pobacua Company has purchased the entire 1907 tobacco crop pledged to the American Society of Equity in Benderson Longn Webster Hopkins and Critsenden counties. The deal covers 16,000,000 pounds of tobacco and yields 1,500,000 English pounds to local farmers, a record price since the Civil War. All factories and workers are nationalized by Imperial, with deliveries starting immediately and gold to be shipped from England at once.
Wes Berlin reports the Pranfurter Zeitung says prosecutors will pursue preliminary eye against Prince Philip of Eylenberg and three high ex army officers for offenses against the Honja. result of Jeune von Moltke editor of the paper remains unclear in the brief, fragmented dispatch.
In Chicago Nov 2 a Milwaukee milliner's wife, Evelyn Romadka, raves in a county jail cell, demanding companionship from Hirola Warner a Black woman ally. Guards restrain her as she babbles of arrest and abandonment, while hallucinations link to a dire personal crisis and violent outbursts.
A garbled prose item discusses Nascent political plotting and accusations. It mentions Morey Purley and Tom ALG with references to New York and circulars. The fragmentary passage hints at a jury of public opinion and a test of loyalty, amid chaotic phrases and unclear actions.
In a filed petition Mrs Hartie denies writing a stressed letter and claims harassment by paid servants of her husband. Affidavits show Madine offered sums to reveal private details. Madine admits private intimacy with Mrs Thirtje. he is in Canada, then Ireland where he bought a hotel. Sisters Ida and Helen Scott back her, claiming letters to Howied W. Lappe were dictated.
Boston reports the Mars world is aging beyond earthage with canals seen as vast irrigation networks. The Lowell expedition to the Andes photographed distinct double valleys, with Professor David Todd of Amherst noting unprecedented clarity in the images.
Des Moines November 2 1907 State Superintendent Riggs reports for the year ending October 1 1907 183 Iowa schools closed for lack of teachers and 421 remained closed the previous year. Over 26 000 took the state teachers examinations under the new law with 4342 failing 313000 in fees paid to the state treasury expenses 12000.
Newbury Mass November 2 Edward Payson Weston a 10 year old pedestrian started from Portland Maine Tuesday to beat his forty year old record by walking to Chicago A crowd of about 2000 welcomed him at Newbury He left early today and hopes to reach Boston by nightfall Weston must reach Chicago within twenty six days to beat the record.
Report from Portland on November 2 describes thousands displaced by the Harriman system dispute. Local workers affected as trains and freight routes face major changes amid ongoing upheaval and labor tension.
Western Canada reports a strong grain season despite late spring and late sown oats and barley. From High River to Lloydminster yields exceed fifty percent of last year with prices higher, while wheat yields drop from 90 to 70–80 million bushels. Sheep farming remains profitable across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
A humorous auction scene features a bidder shouting one dollar for a solid gold filled stem winding pocket watch. The auctioneer notes the owner cannot afford to keep it, and a spectator named Uncle Hank Hardycrabble interrupts with the word Sold.
A bushy haired man and a sable functionary exchange words at a table about a blackened masa on a plate. The man asks what it is and if it is well done, while the waiter defends the preparation and affirms the cooking level with a brief, clipped exchange.
A garbled OCR excerpt discusses the season length and frost impact on corn, mentioning states, farmers, and general crop conditions. It includes scattered phrases about cooking steaks and odd interjections, creating a fragmented, non-cohesive summary of weather and agricultural concern.
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