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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1920

Page

3

Banks Fortify Reserves as Loans Rise in East and West

Amid cautious optimism about the financial outlook, national banks report strong reserves and a high level of brick resources. Loans increased mainly in the Eastern and Cleveland districts while overall deposits declined. The system remains in a fortified position with banks noting persistent weakness in loan demand outside the core regions.

Banka Wall Combtrailer Willicits Dastern

Gompers Warns Against Politics in Industrial Day

Washington July 28 S F L President Samuel Gompers warns workers and employers not to use the industrial crisis for political leverage. He stresses production as the country’s need and criticizes arrogance and autocracy by employers. He condemns wage reductions as unacceptable and politics as a trick to force camps.

Wasehington Spm Wel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Jay Ifit

Auto plunge kills three in Bear Creek Canyon

Denver residents describe a 200-foot fall when a car veered at Looking Glass curve. Lon Moore, 1 Bite, and Ironton native were fatally injured. Driver Williams Hart and his wife survived the descent with injuries.

Denver Colo Lon ‘Moore Cancer Plouaire Ironton Denver Deople Ware Bear Cresk’ Canyon Williams Hart Texicab

Prairie View Fire Destroys Town in 80 Fire

Prairie View, a village of about 250 in the county, suffered a major blaze that destroyed most buildings except the logging station. Firemen and railroad crew saved nine trains that were entering the town during the incident. Loss estimated near $500,000.

Chicago Prairie Lview Boeing Asaen Keres Albert Mather

Named for judges in Iowa convention

The Republican judicial convention nominated M. Wervers of Jews Fully for a bench position at an event held July 29 in Qgdar Town. The gathering approved nominees from Hadke and related law circles.

Bopide M. Wervers Ayijle Bort Hadke Nad

Government income for year tops expenses, secretary reports

Washington July 27 The governments income for the Bacal year ending June 30 exceeded the expenses for the first time in three years, Secretary Houston announced. The gross public debt fell by 2,207,880,180, with a total debt of 25,494,008,160 due, while receipts reached 6,004,585,888 and expenditures 4,403,846,641. The surplus largely reflects partial liquidation of war securities, though a deficit of 71,870,072 remained in net income versus outlays.

Washington Houston Mt Loe Grosa Treasury Howeever Snanca, Corporation Eveluaive

Reichstag approves Spa terms with broad coalition support

A Berlin report notes the Reichstag passed the Spa agreements by a large majority. The government and three coalition parties presented a joint resolution praising the motives behind signing the Spa accords. Opposed only by patrons and independents, calls for immediate coal nationalization found limited backing.

Berlin Shareichatag Ebtenta Spa Swochaltate Rétehatig Oatronalists Dallats Coal Aghda

Conscientious objector Alfred Hottig surrenders in Oregon hills

After years evading the draft in southern Oregon mountains, 97-year-old Alfred Hottig surrendered amid hardship described as unbearable. He and his brother Charles subsisted on wild meat and berries in 1917 due to wartime conscientious objection. Charles remains at large.

Portland Ore Oregon Alfred Hottig Bertlea Charles

Three Slay Irish Official Linked to Dublin Event

Fragmentary OCR notes report a sensational Dublin incident involving Frank Brooke described as a prominent Irish figure and friend of the Lord Lieutenant Viscount Preach. The text references map directions and a director room scene but is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Dubin Frank Brooke Ireland ‘End Viscount Veutenant Dublin Weatland Brooke Irdotors Cotton

California Blacklists and Japanese Immigrants Debate

A historical extract surveys anti-alien sentiment in California, claiming Japanese immigrants threaten national fabric. It cites anti-alien land laws, attempts to circumvent ownership rules via infant guardians, and corporations with white fronts. The piece notes marriages with white women as rare and discusses picture brides and measures aimed at curbing assimilation.

Ipartio Atic Arkeaan Bwood Bumigrate California Hineelf Wannity Indio California Acauire Tapan

Vanderbilt Funeral for William Blen Vanderbilt

Funeral services for the late William Blen Vanderbilt were held at the American Church. The Episcopal service was led by Rev. Frederick W. Beekman with Rev. Stanley Blunt in attendance. Attended by members of the British embassy and American notables, the body was taken to the mortuary chapel and will be sent to the United States.

Sorvicen William Blenom Wes Frederick W. Beekman Stanley Blunt Machete Tynervices Wil Athins8 Weiles Particwarly United States

Deserters in Paris District Reported by Police

Paris police report 1,500 to 2,000 American army deserters hide in the Paris district. Capt. J. A. Warden oversees apprehensions as authorities intensify efforts to locate and return the deserters amid ongoing military tensions.

Paris Parly France Paria Invastl

Yankee Yacht Wins Deciding Race For America's Cup

The defender Resolute defeated Shamrock in a tightly contested 30 mile windward leeward race to claim the America's Cup, finishing about twenty-five minutes before the six hour limit. Shamrock led early but Resolute surged ahead, crossing ten miles from the start and extending its lead to a mile and a half mid course. The contest featured a tempestuous series with postponements and tight jostling as both yachts battled for the coveted trophy.

America Ameriega Aouuat Pracioie Briamrock Leeward Chol- Jedget Lez Reso: Tate Folak Shamrock

Democracy Adopts Slogan Amid Party Disarray

The announcement by George White, chairman of the national committee, notes openness to contributions of any amount. The party pushes a new slogan as a unifying call, while probing public views and seeking financial support to pursue its victory objective.

Washington Aly Eratia Arty George’ White

Millerand Wins Chamber Backing in France Crisis

Paria July 81 Premive report says Millerand secured support in the chamber of deputies after a personal plea. The chamber approved the rearmament agreement at Spa by a 14 to 22 vote despite opposition from the fibaned committee. France will advance Germany 200,000,000 francs per month as part of the terms.

Paria Premive Millerand Chamber . of Deputies Chamber Spa France Gérmany

Sentry slays Texas captain in guard camp shooting

Sentry Herbert A. Robertson, WW veteran and captain of the local National Guard company, was shot and killed at the guard camp in Golveaton Tex as troops under Gen J F Wolters moved on duty. The incident follows a clash with a hostile guard. Shipping Board accepts bids to supply 10 120 000 barrels of fuel oil for vessels with tanker prices around 1.10 to 2.40 per barrel.

Golveaton Tex Herbert A. Robertson National Guardsmen

Disjointed 1920s News Fragments Highlight Trials and Tragedy

Scattered items report arrests in New York for robberies, a fatal midwest train collision near Michigan City, and Japan US tensions over Sakhalin occupation. Also noted are denied trials for A C Townley and Joseph Gilbert, and a wheat crop carryover of 109,518,000 bushels as of July 1, 1920, per Washington agriculture department.

Ganized Cdr’ Blaves Ny Jy Paasale Tames Scott Quome Noaphal Dan Guth Pive Mérobere An Ity Jother Cna Swhen Wos Michigan Trite Michigan City Ind Tokyo United States Aitatea Japan Teland Sakhalin Naw A. C. Townley National ‘Neopartisan League Joseph Gilbert Duire ‘Mont Mion Department of Aigriculture Washington

SLAIN BATTLING BANDITS IN MICHIGAN

Trackeon deputy Harry Worden killed in a gun battle with robbers holding up a wheat shipment. Deputy Kutt wounded. Suspects tied to a Detroit group and a wagon train robbery. About $10,000 loss cited. Names include Walter Wilson W E Barris Dave Rovenberg Tom Brown Lester Bacon George Cortort.

Trackeon Mich Sherif Harry’ Worden Wan Sherif Kutt Walter, Wilson W.E. Barris Dave Rovenberg All Detroit Tom Brown Doc Browe Pin Lester Bacon George Cortort Jackbon

Markets in July show varied prices across grains and livestock

The listing captures fluctuating prices for corn soybeans and several feed grains, with figures for No 2 yellow corn, rye oats and other cereals. Livestock prices detail cattle cows and hogs with weight ranges and price brackets, reflecting a broad agricultural market snapshot.

Villa Negotiates Surrender as Mexican War Braces

Reports from Mexico City describe Francisco Villa negotiating terms with General Eugenio Martinez while Villa’s forces threaten Sabinas and nearby towns. Telegrams from Torreon indicate Martinez will visit for talks and vows full effort to aid Maxi can progress. Villa greets Martinez with cordial phrases and awaits the conference in Mexico City within days.

Villa Dela Huerta Mexico City Martines Ga Martinez Bablab Newras Mora Sabinas Mexics Francisco Villa Eugenio Martines Condwig Neuvo Leon Miyicea Torreon Martinez Maxi Y Villa Do“ln Huerta Mexico City Nepal

Oil Gushers Erupt as Earthquake Strikes City

Two oil wells surged up after an earthquake noon shock in Los Angeles. Crude oil spouted through pavement and gutters near Oceldehito Boulevard and Third Street, flooding streets with rivers of oil from the city’s oil field.

Los ‘Angeles Cal Imown Eldehito Boulevard Quany

Occupation Is Disapproved by Most Powers

Washington reports that all parties except the United States protested Japan’s claim to occupy the northern portion of Sakhalin Island and the opposite coast. The U S is alleged to adhere to the treaty which assigns the island to custody under the Potest agreement, leaving the status unsettled.

Washington Aleg Ned Japan Sakhalin Natia United States Potest Haltch Posseastan Usule

Osaka Chamber Adopts Law to Regulate American Shipping

In July, Osaka's chamber of commerce adopted a resolution guiding American shipping activities. The action focuses on aligning local commerce with evolving maritime law and trade practices.

Osaka Chamber of Cent Ameria Japan Ann Anerican Shipping Lara

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