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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1907

Page

7

French Experience Tells Agriculturists Labor Strain Report

Washington dispatch notes amendments to the deforestation alcohol law favoring small scale distillation by farmers with limited capital. A report by General Skinner cites French farmer distillers converting damaged crops into alcohol, proving the stills a valuable agricultural asset. Farmers could profit from defective materials and market wines by producing small batches, with devices ranging from 30 to 260 dollars and more.

Washington Goheul General St Skinner Marselliga France Skinner Scofi

Judge Baffled Over Identity of Tillie Tolan Case

Chicago reporters relay a striking identity mystery in which Tillie Tolan may be tied to two different wives. Judge Cleland cannot settle if Tillie is Mary Krumovicz or a separate person, with a fiancé and two claiming mothers presenting baptismal proof. Neighbors and relatives insist on sincerity, while a woodworker husband appears in one identity with a wedding photo as proof.

Chicago Tolan Koon Mary Klimovicx Cleland Tillie Mary Krumovicz John Kilmovicz LO Provan Trvresetes Erin Se Aioe Tillie Etter Oscar Tolan Potomac Avenue Henry Hammerstrom Klimovice

Wrecked building collapse shocks city in morning tragedy

A store building collapsed in Cincinnati this morning trapping workers. Several fatalities and injuries are reported as rescuers search the rubble amid a scene of wreckage and dust.

Wreck on Maine Rail Line Kills and Injures Passengers

A Maine railroad collision near Sherbrooke Quebec at 4 24 AM left twenty dead or injured. A four carriage passenger train collided with a freight on a curve driven by a headlight. Most riders were sleeping in the baggage and passenger cars when the crash crushed lives amid wreckage.

Tdi Canada Concord Division Maine Railroad Feenaga Sherbrooke Quebec Raineime

Navy faces coal shortage for Pacific voyage

The Navy Department Equipment Bureau reports embarrassment as large companies refuse bids citing lack of coal supplies. Agents say they cannot meet private contract needs and will not supply the required coal for the Pacific voyage.

York Navy Noel Sompent Pacific Voy

Moscow murder twist links lawyer to $100000 life policy

Moscow reports reveal the killer of Cent Komarowsky is lawyer Primukoff, not Naumoff, tied to a $100,000 life insurance for Madame Tarnovska. Tarnovska's confidant Iomarowsky, a National Guard colonel, is also said to be the same man. Both are held in Vienna on murder charges.

Moscow Cent Komarowsky Venice Primuekoft Nicholas Naumoff Komarowsky Vienna

Swamp Traps Suspect After Knife Attack and Death

Charles Salonian stabbed his boarding mistress four times in Wilkeshire Pennsylvania this morning. He fled pursued by a large crowd into a swamp where heavy rains had created muddy islands. Cornered, he dived and suffocated in the mud as officers closed in. witnesses saw his legs kick before he died.

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Sisters and Chums in Double Elopement

In Allegheny County two sisters and two escorts traveled to Youngstown Ohio to wed. Alina Gettings 21 of Allegheny and Biiphton Lewis, secretary of Pittsburg Forgs and Iron, planned elopements. Mabel Gettings and Charles Wickersham joined as witnesses. At Youngstown one sister agreed to marry. the other declined.

Pittsburg Allegheny County Hlaters Youngstown Waddad Vickesepam Ik Mabel Wickersham Eile Ca

Decoded Fragment: Incoherent War Time Declaration Suspected

Fragmentary OCR reads as a chaotic report about incitement and an ambiguous decision. It mentions someone arming themselves for a possible attack and a named Rat in a disputed context. No clear dates or places are identifiable.

Crisis in Joplin Building Fire Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a large structure in Joplin Missouri experiencing a fire with mentions of a dynamite event and evacuation. Specific details are unclear but reference a building incident and possible blast or explosion.

Cure Tramp Evil by Voluntary Farms Says F Lewis

F Lewis argues against German style voluntary farm colonies as a cure for tramp life. He notes high highway death and injury totals in 1903 and warns that U S voluntary colonies would risk limited reformative impact, becoming optional work programs rather than required reform. He cites low average stays and high turnover among colonists, many former inmates, and suggests colonies may serve as transit homes or employment bridges rather than decisive solutions.

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Queen Wilhelmina Made Arbitrator at Hague Peace Talks

The Hague September 17 11 not probable any major result soon as Bourgeois of France and Marschall von Bieberateln of Germany depart. Preparations continue by examining committees for plenary sessions. Italy and Argentina have authority to sign an arbitration treaty to be solemnly stated in the Hall of Knights. Queen Wilhelmina has agreed to act as arbitrator in interpreting the treaty if opinions diverge.

The Hague M. Bourgeois France Atta Baron Marschall von’ Bieberateln Germany

Pittsburg Shipboard Night of Terror Ends in Rescue

In Pittsburg a husband on a shanty boat fought off his insane wife Mia Mary Williams who raged all night. Four bridge watchmen alerted police at 1:00 a m and Allegheny police rescued him. Mrs Williams, 38, tore clothing and threatened to kill him before restraint. She was taken to Central police station and to Western Pennsylvania asylum. Williams said his wife lost reason after relentless neighbor persecution.

Pittsburg Mia Mary’ Willams Allegheny- Police Mra. Williams Ading - Williama Gale Williama Centrali Mae Pennsylvania Inganeau Dixmont Williams Nelehborsa Eck Ie

Hartie's Lawyer Seeks New Evidence in Divorce Appeal

McKeesport Pa Sept 14 Attorney J Scott Ferguson for Augustus Hartie filed an appeal with the Pennsylvania Superior Court asking for reversal of the judgment denying a divorce from his wife Mary Hartie. The court is to rule by October on reopening the case after Hartie alleged new evidence was found. Judge Frazer refused the initial divorce request and the appeal seeks to overturn that decision.

McKeesport J. Scott Ferguson Augustus Hartie Pennsylvania Auperior Court Itc. Withhold Mra Mary Hartie Ierd Cee Hartie Hig Thomas’ Mading Couchmen Spohdent Frazer Verguson

Woman's Fate Costs 82000 In Jewels

New York dispatch reports a woman’s fate tied to the loss of jewelry valued at 82,000 in the Dennett Tentauran case. The fragmentary text hints at peril and misfortune surrounding wealth and a conflicted personal ordeal.

State hears 2 cent rate debates and derailment tale

Atlantic City hears about 2 cent rate plans and potential losses in 2 states. In Altoona a locomotive overturned near Millwood, engineer Brantlinges escaped beneath the overturned engine. Minnesota coverage notes O Brien arguing about state rail rate effects and the unfolding Southern Railway books access dispute in North Carolina. Atlantic City officials discuss measures to avert another car shortage and rail service strain.

THE Southern Washington North Carolina Southern Railway Thom Montgomery Pritchard

Interstate 2 Cent Rate Plans Scrutinized

A central passengers association weighed monthly rates and decided against a two cent rate hike. Eastern territory leaders opposed the plan, delaying adoption until January 1. The Pennsylvania group and others resisted the proposal amid internal disagreements.

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Girl Wants Jilted Suitor Prosecuted in Missouri Case

St Louis reports a warrant issued for the arrest of Henry Puaraty a German teacher near Rhineland Montgomery county for abduction of a young woman after a jilting. The case follows persistent urging by the young woman's father and involves postal inspectors and a U S district attorney.

St. Louis Henry Puaraty Rhineland Montgomery ‘County Hohner Mektittriek Mos Balmeland United States ‘District Charles Ste Ohner Phe Ebaracter Gunn Shali Holy Horne

Retry for Cup Race Prompts New York Discussion

Fragmentary OCR text mentions New York and a sports or competition context. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable. Provide a clearer source to generate a proper headline and summary card.

Strike Relief Fund Appeal Sent By Labor Unions

An appeal to all labor unions in the country to assist striking telegraphers has been issued by the president of the American Federation of Labor. The strike fund was decided after telegraphers rejected peace terms, and a letter from Gompers and Morris was sent to national and international unions aligned with the archbishopric federation of labor. Criticism of relief fund distribution continues among strikers.

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Girls Run Away to Become Actresses in New York

Pittsburg, Sept 16 A white girl Alma Bair left with her mother Mrs Mary Bair and Sadie Grumbler to go to New York to become actresses Alma ta 47 Recently a relative died leaving $40000 to the daughter to be held in trust by the mother Alma persuaded Sadie to give up furniture for 60 to repay from prospects as an actress Sadie’s mother died recently and left her nothing but household goods The girl 15 or 16 appealed to Superintendent McQuaid to arrest her daughter in New York and bring her home

Pittsburg Alma Bair Mary Bair Hertleth Sadie Grumbler New York Alma Gelleing Sadie

Frees Girl From Jail Marries Her Rescuer in Chicago

Emily Howe a Minnesota girl married I J Hawthorne a letter carrier who posted bond to win her release from a State Street jail where she faced shoplifting charges. The Nevada mine owner Frank Crosby arrived too late to stop the ceremony as Hawthorne escorted the bride from Harrison Street station.

Chicago Emily Howe Minnesota Harrison Street I. J. Hawthorne Nevada Miss Howe Hewthorne Tom Hawthorne Frank M. Crosby

Plan to Swap Wives in Fayette County Scandal

In Uniontown on Sept 16 a sensational report describes a plan by George Mettie and Mike Paul to trade wives with financial incentives. The scheme allegedly included a lot and travel expenses to the old country, tied to a wife exchange that unraveled when one wife resisted ratification. The tale centers on Mettie, a boardinghouse operator, and Paul, with Paul’s wife already in the old country, and details a disputed writen agreement.

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Balloons Show Army Hit Plan Described in Washington

A telegraphic account from Washington dated September 14 details an army operation plan for balloon-supported actions against Casa Blanca. The attack was described as carefully planned with infantry, cavalry, and artillery units deployed in two columns at dawn to defend the base.

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Governor On Board Boat Sinks Schooner

The fragmentary item notes a schooner sinking with the governor aboard and mentions Gloucester and a steamer or cargo context. Readable parts indicate a maritime incident reporting a vessel going down while an official was on board.

Lusitania Breaks Trans-Ocean Record

A garbled OCR snippet mentions Lusitania and a trans-ocean record with references to wagers and wireless, but the readable content is fragmentary and lacks clear dates, names, or outcomes to establish a solid news item.

Lusitania

Lusitania Sets Atlantic Time Speed Record Beat Lucania

The Lusitania, Cunard’s turbine liner, arrived Sandy Hook at 8 01 a m after a five day fifty four minute crossing from Queenstown beating the Lucania by six hours twenty nine minutes The record exceeds time but not the per hour speed mark The ship drew vast crowds at quarantine with officials and notable passengers aboard including Robert Balfour M P and Countess Dunmore

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Government Intervenes in Disrobing Case in New York

Scant legible text shows a man described as a government officer or marshal who disrobed women. The fragmentary item mentions a case involving arrest or intervention by authorities, with references to New York and official titles. The full details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.

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