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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
1
A new Negro political faction named the Nathan Civil Liberal Party proposes to nominate Credilention as its presidential candidate. The group seeks a national convention in St Louis in July to announce its platform and leadership.
Copper magnate Bral Sieinze and associates were found guilty of contempt of court for willfully violating injunctions related to Michael Davitt and other mines. Judge Taowles issued fines totaling 20,000 dollars for Sieinze and 1,000 dollars each for two named co-defendants. Court action followed after attempts to defy disestations and orders from U.S. Court in Butte Montana.
The Panama Canal case ends with Colombia ordered to pay costs as the court finds the complaint non receivable. Gov Dockery reports a grand jury in St. Louis indictments against local officials and a transit company faced protest for employing only white drivers after dismissing a Black employee.
Selgin accused of stealing a royal necklace from Prins trys Albe Ih Bourbon, daughter of Don Warlos, with the case tied to the Spanish throne. The work-view pawned item remains under authorities in Denver and New Charter, while city election and local incidents unfold amid fires, explosions, strikes, and political turmoil.
An opinion piece pins blame on war correspondents for conflicting dispatches from Port Arthur and Windivestok tied to the Russo Japanese conflict. It mocks sensational cables, argues naval talks distort land campaigns, and notes scarce engagements, mobilization, and strategic moves on both sides with emphasis on misinformed public.
United States Consul Miller reported to Russian official in Newelwang that neutral rights were violated when the civil administrator ordered the American flag lowered from emplacements used by American citizens. The administrator pledged to restore the flag properly through military authorities. The British flag, removed earlier, will remain. Russian financial agent Protasieff stated Russia does not intend to strangle shipping.
A fierce Monday clash at Chongsidu in northeastern Korea ended with a Japanese victory as Russian forces retreated. Official reports cite three Russian deaths and twelve wounded, while Finnish confusion suggests higher losses and questions over report edits from Gen. Kuropatkin to Gen. Mishchenko.
Newehwang negotiates terms to ease trade while Britain will not block ships. Satow informs British residents Pekin that interference will not be used to keep warships, drawing sharp criticism as inadequate. Viceroy Alexieff approves cargo plan allowing service to Newehowang, noting Japanese failure to respond effectively. Further Japanese reinforcements arrive as Gen. Mishtchenko withdraws.
The Japanese legation reports Admiral fogo describing a second attempt to bottle up the Port Arthur squadron. Four ships and torpedo boats attacked, heavy fire from shore batteries, several ships sank including Chiyo Maru and Tsachi-lhike Mara, torpedo boats faced enemy destroyers, and the attempt to seal the harbor remained incomplete with ships sustaining damage.
A Thissian military agent near Vientsin says a serious engagement is unlikely for two or three months. He doubts Japan will attempt attacks at Newchwang or nearby areas. The Terrande Meet of Jupat dominates world shipping standings.
Japanese transports discharge troops at Chinnampa harbor. Five boat bridges span the shallow water enabling second division landing and Imperial Guard preparations for a large invasion. Few troops reached Chinnampo yet, but momentum signals a major force. Houses commandeered, telegraph censorship tight, reporters warned to halt northward movement.
Foreign consuls in Newelowang are informed martial law is in force. The Vindivostok squadron reportedly seized several prizes including a Japanese warship. A vast stock for Port Arthur is to be mobilized within months. Torpedo boats left Kigeria bound for an unnamed destination. In Newelowang, Atheivan and British legation properties were seized by Russian authorities. A clash between Japanese and Cossacks near augy and Chong MW left many Japanese dead and Russian losses heavy. Smallpox spreads in Irkutsk prompting measures to stamp it out. Russian orders seek reliability of troops for summer operations.
Weekly trade review notes little net change in trade volumes with storms and floods causing early damage but weather later improves prospects. Agricultural implement makers busy, rail earnings down versus last year, and manufacturing shows activity. Cotton hides and dry hides firm. New England manufacturers report orders sufficient into mid-month. Failures in the US rise slightly from last year. freight traffic back to normal though delivery delays persist due to power shortages. Merchandise shipments heavy, wholesale prices steady, live stock receipts up. Chicago cash markets show mixed price movements in wheat corn lard ribs and pork.
Market readings show Chicago cattle and hog prices with varying grades and brands. Wheat and corn futures appear between four and eight dollars per unit, with oats and rye reported across several grades and regional listings.
The text discusses wrestling as a universal athletic form across nations. It mentions interior tribes of Arthur and Tit, and Indians of America, with a confusing exchange in a store about typewriters. The passage reads as garbled OCR with unclear speakers and places.
In Eprinyg Lowndes Mo April 4 a reader reports severe back ache and fatigue eased after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She says spring health improved markedly, with many others confirming the medicine's benefit as a tonic and general spring remedy.
Report notes Mrs Neighbor and Mrs Meeker praising tact while discussing Mrs Mumer near tea. The exchange suggests admiration for social influence and independence as they discuss behavior and opinions in a domestic setting.
A curious advertisement promises 10 000 Pianta for 16c with a package of seeds for 14000 Mine 20000 Carrots 2000 Celery 1000 Onions and more. The notice claims a warranted seed swap, postage paid, and a bonus Berliner Cuntifiower, followed by a long anecdote about a street musician and a beggar on a train.
In Columbus, Ohio, a woman narrates years of health troubles linked to coffee and medications. After four months of avoiding coffee, she switches to Postum and reports improved health, appetite, and mood, saying friends notice her better demeanor and energy. She credits Postum with reducing coffee intake and lifting daily burden.
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