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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

3

Jealousy Motive In Elgin Iowa Shooting

Amanda Weikins, a Kansas City visitor, shot Carrall Mix as he slept in his room, after pursuing him with a gun over alleged past romance. The attacker, Mrs. Williams, admitted the act as she waited quietly during police questioning. Mix, 20, was wounded as he slept in FayettevilleArk. and in Kansas City.

Amanda Weikins Kansas City Carrall Mix Fayetteville Ark Ling Inetar Kansans City Mia Willams Mix Willaims Williama

Mrs Magee Opposes Granddaughter's California Elopement

A distant relative tale alleges Mrs. HL Magee wife of a Wabash official refuses permission for Miss Maelemming Mevurust to wed while underage. A misdated collage of notes covers legal fights, fires, ship sinkings, and other scattered events in this era.

Chicagaan HL. Magee Maelemming Stovis California Huery George Cowan Chicago St. Louie Brown

Dr 11K Pink of New York Celebrity Biography

Dr 11K Pink of New York claims spiritual communication with Henry Warl Becelli and speaks with the ghost of the Paws preacher. He leads the Munk & Wiguitibs Company, edits the Standard dictionary, and compiles the Jewish cyclopedia. Born circa 1860s, he studied at a theological seminary and served as a minister from 1861 to 1872, amid various positions.

Pink New York Henry Warl Becelli Paws Munk & Wiguitibs Company Fishers Jewish Cyclopedia Lelnet Standard Dictionary Bunk Momiletiv Kovluw Vole Tewis Olto Aixty

United States Wins Case Against Northern Securities Company

United States v Northern Securities Company ends in defeat for the merger plan as the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at St Pagans rules against consolidation. The decree bars the Securities Company from acquiring or voting stock in Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways and enjoins payments or influence over their operations by the company or its agents. The decision, written by Judge Thayer, orders the return of stock and prohibits further consolidation actions to restrain trade among states.

US Circuit Court of Anpents Ag St. E'Aat Anit United States Pany Northern Securities Company Northern, Pacific Northern Railway United States Circuit Court of Appeals St. Pagal Unite States Norther Paelle Groot Northern Railway Gurt Tekding Ecompany Thayer Northern Pacific Great Northern Campy Ilegal Nao Hkhally Noguven Pacific Great Norther Lta Perselia Na

Massacre reported as Christian population of Okb rida shocked

A report from Safin claims 11,000 Christians in Oklutite Macedonia were massacred by Albanian forces during a nocturnal attack near Salutes. Reports say bands burned villages, Turkish troops moved through Limave Donen and Mito districts, and the civilian population faced a reign of terror.

Okbrida Macedonia Sala Nicht Safin Niight Uidler Mancedonia Stoyanas Menelik Limave Donen Mito Dubs Rel Pupwation

Deadly cyclone devastates Arkansas hamlets and towns

A tornado swept White River and Arrow counties leaving a stain of death and ruin. Dozens of homes, barns, and outbuildings were destroyed as families faced casualties and widespread destruction. Rescue crews tally a long list of damaged structures and missing residents.

Labor Day and Labor Strife Across Cities

A turbulent roundup notes Labor Day plans on September 7 and strikes or wage disputes in Chicago Toledo and New York. It reports arbitration cost estimates five- and six-figure sums, helmet labeling for New York police, and parades by union supporters in several cities including Oklahoma City and Winnipeg.

Loudon Yuckey Merrchaunt Ihdies Chicago Toledo Attock Gente Fone ConteWuriona New York Mniona Oklahoma City Oki Mw Iquer Temple Association jKoston Ujiding Taborera Santa Fe Baileend Beltivl Pottery Works Ution Brivkhiyera Ban Francisun Dinve Juat San Jove Cha, Teavhera Tudian Japarts Ind Elu Elerks Laonly Shop Assistance Union Ja Onilk Jon Typographical Union International Tenpltatex Swanury Ui Winnipeg Man Ak the Roga Unnions

Lowell Textile Strike Threatens Mills Throughout Manes

The Textile Council demanded a 10 percent wage rise for about 1,500 workers across seven major Boston area mills. Agents refused, a conference failed, and a strike was ordered. Mills include Melvin, Hamilton, Appleton, Fremont and Suffolk, Lawrence, Booth, and Massachusetts corporations with roughly 17,176 workers and $125,000 weekly payroll.

Tn Laewell Manes Textile Council Omule Hoowever State Board of Arbitration Hamilton Appleton Fremont Suffolk Lawrence Booth Massachusetts

Window Glass Plants to Close Shutter 10,000 Jobs Lost

Nationwide move by outside window glass makers to shut all plants after 75 percent approval from the Window Glass Jobbers Association. The American Window Glass Company already closed on March 1, with over 6,000 laid off. total outside capacity about 1,000,000 boxes awaits wage-scale settlement before enduring closures.

American Window Glass Company American Window Glas Company Federation Window Glass Company Independent Window Glass Company Ullicinis Jobbers’ Association GOO Pots Intex

Few-Line Interviews Show Divided Views on War and Panama

Quotes from Senator Ben Silliman, Emanuel Chompers, Grover Cleveland, Admiral Dewey, and Senator Henry M. Teller reveal conflicting opinions on surrender, canal legislation, Caribbean maneuvers, and U.S. strategic aims. The snippets suggest partisan divides and looming legislative steps influencing commerce, transportation, and global policy.

March commerce and transportation amid labor disputes

Large New York area business activity grows with urgent freight needs for immediate shipment. Floods and labor disputes affect railways and trade. Brisk spring orders, rising rail traffic, and strong demand for iron, steel, and lumber shape a cautious but optimistic outlook. Wheat and corn exports show movement, with cumulative totals detailed across weeks and year comparisons.

New York Maefactuers Mississippi Milwaya Tintabelity di & Cu Dun Cleveland Fur Argentinga Uhose Northwest

Chicago Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Hogs Wheat and Cattle

Regional price lines list Chicago trading as the hub with cattle at varying bids, hogs ranging from fair to prime, and grains including No 2 red wheat and No 2 white oats. Other cities like Cincinnati and Buffalo show similar spreads in cattle, hogs, sheep, and various wheat and corn varieties, reflecting a broad market snapshot for the period.

Chicago Cléiie Bt. Louis Cincinnati Detroit New York

Emigration Foes in U S Warn Against Canadian West

A letter to the editor argues that railways and real estate interests in the United States are opposing American farmers moving to the Canadian West. It claims such groups profit from keeping farmers in the U S and inflating prices, citing letters and ads as propaganda. The piece notes 87,000 Americans have already settled in Canada since 1897 and urges readers to consider motives behind anti Canada reports. The Canadian government is referenced as providing information on rates and funds.

Canada United States Northwest Conada St Pouls American Northwest Iing

A Woman's Wit Saves Trains From Disaster

A discussion of quick witted acts that avert railway accidents. Notable tales describe a boy signaling a stopped train to save hundreds and a woman across other crossings using clever actions to halt locomotives. General Samuel W Price of Louisville, Wy, is noted as visually impaired.

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