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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1911

Page

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Denial Of Taft Lorimer Claim Is Issued In Springfield

Washington flatly denied a Springfield report that President Taft and Senator Aldrich urged William Lorimer’s election to the U S senate. Edward Hines testified Aldrich said Taft favored Lorimer. Hitchcock named 45 post offices as postal savings depositories, mostly in industrial centers needing banking facilities.

Springfeld Aldrich William Lorimer United States Senate Edward Hines Chicago Taft Lorimer Hitchcock Minola Senate

Record of Bribery Probe and World News Roundup

Springfield bribery inquiry plans to arraign Herman Kohlsaat after his refusal to reveal source of alleged $100000 fund for Lorimer. Also reports include court rulings on rail rates, a Kansas City police shooting, divorce decrees, a four year old with mania, shoplifting at Cornell, a $12 million bequest tied up, and a Philadelphia area rail step. Additionally, a Panhandle strike, fire losses in Albany, rabies quarantine in New Jersey, a Carnegie Trust indictment, a Greek murder confession, and Mexico peace prospects.

Herman H. Kohlsaat Chicago Record-Herald Hig Lorimer Springfield Kohlsaar Senate

Executed suspects in Tacubaya letters case amid court martial

Reports say officers of a Mexican artillery regiment at Tacubaya near Mexico City were arrested for crimina ting evidence in letters from Madero. They are imprisoned awaiting execution after a court martial. Other notes mention Spain's religious societies bill, Octob erist leader resigned, Tokyo ratified a US trade treaty, and a fire destroyed Hotel Dritol of the Alpa Marine line.

Madero Tacubaya Mexico City

Life Certificates Passed in Senate in Iowa

In Des Moines the Iowa Senate approved a bill by Cowles to renew first grade teaching certificates for life after five years of teaching, amid opposition citing lower standards. Senator Adama led critiques, while teachers lobbied in support. Other measures postponed include liquor sale injunctions, saloon distance rules, tax and debt bills, and a bill to curtail hung juries.

Des Moines Senate Hfe Cowles Tfe Iowa Friends of the Adama Fayette State Board of Education Senate Committee On Wilson Scott Davenport DeWitt Taylor Appanoose Sullivan Polk O'Connor Allen Jefferson State Food and Dairy Department Balkema Sioux Carroll General Assembly of

Frost glass cabs aim to curb winter wrecks in Iowa

Representative Dabney of Davis County introduced a bill requiring railroad cabs to use frost glass panes with airtight air chambers to prevent frost and allow engineers to watch the track. Penalty for violation ranges from 80 to 100 dollars per day. Senate actions include airbrake mandates for streetcars, sanitation bills, and increases to legislative salaries. Strong focus on public safety, health, and administrative reforms across Iowa.

Dabney Davia County Stata

Campaign Setback as Bucketing Law Declared Unconstitutional

Justice Wright voids the bucket shopping law as unconstitutional in the Edward Artemus et al case, halting the seven city crackdown. Indicted defendants included Jersey City and St Louis operators. six pled guilty, others fought, with government planning an appeal to the Supreme Court to proceed with prosecutions. The crackdown had followed April 12, 1910 raids with widespread disruptions in seven cities.

Washington Justice Wright District Supreme Court Department of Justice Edward Artemus Jersey City Loula A Angelo Ceda St. Louis Standard Stock and Grain Company Eix Wickersham Denver Supreme Court of the United States Department Gould

Confesses He Slew Girl In New Jersey Slaying Case

Frank E Heldemann pleaded guilty to the murder of ten year old Marle Smith in Asbury Park. He was arraigned in Freehold before Supreme Court Justice Willard P Voorhees after a signed confession to the arresting detective. Heldemann described luring the girl into the woods near Deal Lake on November 9 and killing her with a hammer. He collapsed during indictment and sobbed when he said guilty, showing shock and despair.

Asbury Park N. J Frank E. Heldemann Marle Smith Supreme Court Willard P. Voorhees Freehold Heidemann Atlantic City Express Red Bank Honduras Heldemann Deal Lake Jersey

Smiles On Way To Gallows In Public Hanging

Joseph Christock faced death with nerve in Pottavills Pennsylvania as 1,500 witnesses watched. He declined priestly aid and deputy Sheriff, walked to the gallows smiling, waved to the crowd, and spoke Good-by, all before the trap sprung and he died in twelve minutes.

Pottavills County Fail Yard Joseph Christock Ann Richards

Burlington killer claims three on county road

A man described as a rancher from South Prairie became violently insane on Thursday, retrieved a rifle, and fatally shot three people on a county road. The victims were John Ranke, William Ranke, and John Ware, all residents of Burlington.

Pags Burlington Wash William Weegin South Prairie Page Craby John Ranke William Ranke John Ware

Russian Edict Bans Jews Bearing Christian Names

St. Petersburg report says the Holy Synod issued an edict prohibiting Jews from using Christian first names. The measure targets Jewish communities, affecting naming customs and religious practice.

St. Petersburg Holy Synod

Resinol Ointment in Household First Aid Claims

Advertises Resinol Ointment as a universal emergency remedy for burns cuts abrasions and various skin diseases. Claims instant itching relief and safe ingredients with Resinol soap for cleansing. Sold in opal jars at fifty cents and one dollar by Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md.

Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore

Fragments Reflect on 86 and Wealth Impact

A terse exchange recalls how wealth masked flaws and ruined fortunes. One remark blames a man’s character, while another notes his early prosperity before poverty. The dialogue hints at lingering judgment and social irony surrounding money and reputation.

Parental Dialogue Reveals Dictionary Lesson Moment

A family scene shows a parent guiding a child through a academic term. The father asks about a transcendental lat while a dog remains chained as promised. The parent later uses a dictionary to uncover the definition, illustrating a teachable moment at home.

Bobby

Spohns Distemper Cure Sold By Spohn Medical Co

Bistemper in all its forms among all ages of horses as well as dogs cured and prevented with Spohns Distemper. Every bottle guaranteed. Over 600 bottles sold last year. B60 and $1.00. Any good druggist or send to manufacturer. Spohn Medical Co., Goshen, Ind.

Sama Spolin Medical Co Goshen Ind

Up to Him and a Romantic Quip in a Library Scene

A short dialogue depicts Tom’s soreness and Tess suggesting asking father for her hand in marriage, set with a casual note about visiting the library. The text then shifts to an advertisement for Marine Eye Remedy products and a closing quote on faith by C. W. Wendte.

Tom Tess Father

Free Advice for Women From Lydia Pinkham

Women suffering from any form of illness are invited to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are read and answered by women. The firm never publishes letters and keeps them confidential. Pinkham offers guidance drawn from extensive experience and asks nothing in return. All women are urged to obtain the 80 page Text Book by mail, free, limited to personal request.

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