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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1909

Page

3

Servia renounces crown prince and names heir

The Elgin Echo reports on Servia accepting the renunciation of Crown Prince George and recognizing Alexander as heir. It notes coal operators opposing the United Mine Workers, tribal conflicts near Oklahoma, and political maneuvers in Taft's tariff era, along with other national events.

Bunday National Assembly of Servia Crown Prince George Alexander United Ming Workers Snnke Wmexee Oklo Society of New York Reno Nova

Servia Accepts Powers Plan as King Peter Renames Sons

The powers​’ settlement formula for Bosnia and Herzegovina is accepted by Servia and will be reviewed by the national assembly. King Peter issues a ukase renaming his sons to place George as head of the Kara Georgovitch house, with George now the crown prince and made a lieutenant in the army. The press urges sending him to European colleges for education.

Europe Austria-Hungary Tursday Foreign Office Mvtatera Servia Vienna Bosnia and Herzegovina Berlin Servin Bosnia Herze- Bovina Borvia Servina Austria- Hungary Sergia Austria National Assembly Peter George House of Karageorgovitch Alexander

Crazy Snake Captured Near Henryetta Oklahoma

Henryetta reports say Crazy Snake the Creek chief was captured badly wounded in the Concharte mountaine southwest of Henryetta by militia under Col. Hoffman. A Muskogee bulletin later states he is in custody, held near Checotah, wounded in the hip after an officer encounter. Officials withhold details amid Seminole freedmen unrest and reports of many deaths.

Henryetta Okla Crazy Snake Concharte Mountaine Menryetta Millitia Col. Hoffman Muskogee Bee Thompson Checotah Tleldenville Frank Coker Marshal Baum Odom Oklahoma City Sapulpa

Priest Bankrupt in Cleveland Diocese Bankruptcy Filing

Reverend W McMahon and Reverend Willam McMuhon of Bt Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church Cleveland filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities listed at 1 504 140. total assets 75 201.08 with 71 300 real estate. Secured claims 246 025.73. unsecured 371 207.01. commercial paper 185 918. Parker McMahon, director of Fidelity Funding Co of New York, linked to signatures on company papers now under receivers.

W. McMahon Willam McMuhon Bt. Bridget’s Roman Catholic Church Cleveland Miiror The Catholic Universe United States Parker McMahon Fidelity Funding Company of New York P. J. Kieran Thug Ft Panera

Fire destroys Fort Leavenworth prison. 8600 convicts moved

A midnight blaze at Fort Leavenworth Kansas partially destroyed the military prison. All 8600 prisoners were taken to a stockade under US troops with no escapes. Two Federal soldiers injured. estimated building loss about 200000. Fire began in the tailor shop and spread to shops. water pressure hindered efforts.

Fort Leavenworth Kan United States

Leaders to Plan Labor Laws Conference in Chicago

National conference to discuss legislation in workers interests will gather economists educators manufacturers and bartenders from across the United States in Chicago on April 10 at the City Club. Government deputies Nell and Keefe will attend, with a public Mull House meeting to discuss protections for working men and women.

Hig Chicago United States City Club American Association For Labor Legislation Theovernment Birles P. Nell Daniel J. Keefe Immigration Mull House

Cleveland Man Unknowingly Carts Baby's Body in Basket

Walter Johnson Jr. carried a baby girl corpse in a basket through Cleveland for hours, thinking it held groceries after buying at markets. He delayed home and left the basket on a dining table. Police believe exposure caused death. body found when father opened the basket.

Cleveland Walter Johnson, Jr Johson Johnson

Laguna Dam Opens Under Colorado River Control

Laguna Dam spans the Colorado River about fourteen miles above Yuma Arizona. Built by the United States Reclamation Service at a cost over one million dollars, the structure is 4770 feet long. Construction began in July 1 and final rock dumping completes the apron awaiting opening celebrations.

Colorado River Laguna Dam Yuma Ariz United States Reclamation Service

Night Battle Leaves 3 Dead in Oklahoma Settlement

In Hickory Settlement Oklahoma a nightlong clash between twenty deputy sheriffs and about 100 African Americans left three killed five wounded and forty captured. The raid began Wednesday afternoon aimed at cattle thieves and escalated into a series of gun duels with roughly 300 shots fired by Thursday morning two more Black residents died and Deputy Sheriff Fowler was injured.

Oklahoma Hickory Settlement Okla Henryetta Fowler

Brakeman Claims He Is Charlie Ross Imposter

William Grant Eyester of McKeen Rocks a Pittsburg suburb, formerly a foal miner at Shamokin, now a brakeman on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, says he believes he is the Charlie Ross kidnapped from Germantown thirty-five years ago. He matches the description and recalls his early home, but lacks proof and won’t pursue the claim due to sensational notoriety.

William Grant Eyester McKeen Rocks Pittsburg Shamokin Charlie Ross

Rail interests drive expansion and cooperation across lines

Over the past decade, New York Central spent 285 million dollars on improvements and facilities while planning an educational train with New York State Agricultural College. Wells Fargo aims to dominate Mexico express by absorbing National Express, and Lake Shore may receive a large portion of eight million dollars in equipment contracts. Confirmation rises on Pennsylvania taking a half stake in Lake Erie and Pittsburg, extending to Lorain. Minnesota considers regulating rail stock and bond issuance, and a three-state Central Electric Railway Association meeting in Lima explores uniform interrailway accounting. Rush orders accelerate Chicago to Seattle terminal work, with Seattle and Tacoma service expected within two months. A large crew is deployed to the site.

New York Central Rum New York State Agricultural College Wells-Fargo Express Company Mexico National Express Company Lake Shore New York Central Lines Pennsylvania Lake Erie Pittsburg Youngstown Lorain H. T. Young Railroad Committee Minnesota House J. N. Johnson Railronds Central Electric Railway Association Ohio Indiana Michigan Lima Chicago, Milwaukee Paget Sound Engineering Seattle Tacoma Seattl

Crazy Snake band routed in Oklahoma battle

A detachment of Crazy Snake's band was surrounded by deputy sheriffs and troops near Crazy Snake's home in Oklahoma. Over 200 shots were fired. one Indian was killed. The Crazy Snake camp was dispersed, the house burned, and about fifteen Indians were captured or scattered into the woods as 300 soldiers, cowboys, and deputies closed in.

Crazy Snake Oklahoma Silliamen Pierce

Admiral Converse Dead at 75 in Washington Home

Hear Admiral George A. Converse died at his home in Washington D C aged 75 from argenic poisoning. He was president of the board of construction and in active service at death, guiding the globe circling navy fleet. Survived by widow Miss Blood of New York and two unmarried daughters Maud and Olga two more daughters Mrs Colt of Bristol Rhode Island and Mrs Jackson of Baltimore Maryland. He was born in Norwich Vermont.

George A. Converse Washington, D. C Board of Construction of the Navy Bureau of Navigation Blood New York Maud Olga Mra. Colt Bristol R. 1 Jackson Baltimore Admiral Converse Norwich

Affinity Wedding A Misfit Anke Separation Case

Marie's wife Julia Kuttner Earle sues Ferdinand Pinney Earle author playwright for annulment alleging lunacy prior to and at the time of marriage. Mrs Earle seeks custody of their child, restoration of her maiden name, and for the child to bear the mother's family name. Sheriff Decker served papers in Middletown Orange County.

Marie Anke Ferdinand Pinney Earle Middletown N. X Sherif A. L. Decker Orange County Julia Kuttner Earle Warle

Missing Pittsburg boy prompts ransom note mystery

Lawrence Gibson, 14, of Pittsburg, vanished at midnight prompting a police probe. A special delivery letter demanded a $15,000 ransom for his return. Investigators suspect a prank by the boy and friends, aided by handwriting matching his father’s.

Pittsburg

Wealthy farmer Theodore Maynard dies after wagon crash

In Bellingham Washington Theodore Maynard a wealthy farmer drove with his wife toward the city when she swayed in the carriage. He kept his arm around her until they reached town but she died. The driver explained he attempted to assist her after the mishap.

Theodore Maynard Bellingham Wash Era

Chicago Trade and Industry Sees Steady, Modest Growth

Commercial developments keep pace with seasonal advance as bank payments support recovery and trade credits improve. Industrial activity expands modestly with higher output in lumber, wood, and leather. rising demand for finished products and machinery hints at future headwinds. Railroad earnings rise in the West, distribution strengthens, and retail demand grows in apparel, home goods, and food. Chicago district business failures total 34, with few large claimants.

West Chicago Duna Review of Trade

New York Weather and Trade Report Notes Quiet Markets

New York reports irregular weather and trade conditions with overall quiet industrial activity. Wholesale and retail sectors show cautious orders and modest demand, especially in women's wear fabrics, while building remains strong. Tariff uncertainty unsettles lumber and other sectors. weekly business failures tally 220 versus prior weeks.

New York Enster Aome United States Bradstreet

Market Prices by City for Cattle Hogs and Cereals

A historical compilation lists regional prices for cattle hogs and sheep, with specific ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and other staples across cities including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Buffalo New York and Toledo. Prices show wide variability by grade and product with dairy and produce figures noted in cents and dollars per unit.

Chicago Indianapolia Ste St. Louis Sac Cincinnati Detroit New York Toledo

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