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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
8
Fragmentary verse recalls a mother’s lullabies and childhood songs sung in a distant ocean tone. References a child’s memory, bells, rain, forest rhythm, and guardian hymns as the narrator holds the melodies close. The piece mixes dreamlike lines about tides, storms, and angels, ending with a son’s imagined lullaby.
In a rugged Arizona hunt near the Little Colorado River, Tom Granville from Maine and six companions confronts a band of nine attacking lodians. Granville shoots from cover, dropping six attackers and aiding a wounded comrade, while the party retreats to camp with survivors and reflections on the perilous day.
The article details heavy Japanese pressure on Port Arthur, citing wrecked battleships and cruisers after countermines. It notes Admiral Makarov’s death, sustained blasts from Admiral Togo’s fleet, and Russian hopes pinned on the Baltic fleet to reach the Orient, while harbor entrances remain at risk.
A historical account details Japanese countermining near Port Arthur. It explains how Sinking and minefield tactics, observed Russian routes, and coordinated moves by Vice Admiral Togo and Rear Admiral Dawa led to decisive engagement. The piece notes weather, night conditions, and the daring use of unarmored destroyers as bait.
The imperial palace in Seoul was destroyed by a night fire of incendiary origin. The emperor and empress escaped to the American legation while Japanese, British, French and Italian troops aided in forcing entry and tearing down nearby structures. The temple cost about 250000 dollars to build. contents value is unknown. Suspects include recently banished guild members rumored pro Russian and pro Japanese factions. The emperor will stay at the American legation as guards are posted.
Report cites over 32 per cent of troops affected by a severe illness described as a form of Leriheri causing delays in Japanese army movements in Korea. The note blames widespread sickness for slowed operations and logistical challenges amid ongoing hostilities.
Branch stores will operate in the far East to supply Russian detachments with vehicles of personal need to officers at cost price. The plan envisions staffing near units to speed access and reduce expenses for military personnel.
A West Union woman named Vergett died after poisoning herself in Chicago while visiting friends from town. She had previously worked as a stenographer, lived briefly in New York with a husband, and returned to care for her father, a local church sexton, who brought her body home for burial.
Four men stole tools from the Illinois Central tool house in Duncombe. They picked the front door lock, crawled through a hole in the vault, and were slowed by a night watchman who opened fire, driving them away. The suspects fled north, stole a hand car, then West on the Central toward Oarbow station before abandoning the car and continuing on foot.
Local notes recount a string of events and rumors across towns. Acquisitions include schools, churches, and a planned portage in Davenport while Dubuque eyes a theater syndicate and Port Dodge contemplates an incorporated lodging district.
A chaotic wrap of local news items from Iowa communities. Notes on church openings and demolitions, fires, floods, disappearances, political moves, and civic improvements. Mentions Keefe’s store damage, a planned $8,000 bridge, court actions, appointments, and upcoming bond issues.
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