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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1904

Page

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Fraudulent naturalization papers net $600,000 report says

New York officials warn that forged naturalization certificates flood the state. About 100,000 fraudulent papers are said to be circulating, with New York City issuing roughly a third. Italian citizens are cited as the largest group among offenders, while Greeks Armenians and Germans appear less often. Emigration agents and the courts are noted as active in confronting the issue. A Newark plant operation is mentioned, with broader investigations across public departments following Roosevelt’s December address.

George W. Morgan New York State New York City Whelt Beiness William Williams Bliis Island Vureau Newark N. d Roosevelt Congress New York International Mercantile Agency Lana Chicago Ansas North South Dakota

Fierce fighting around Port Arthur and Yushu Pass

Reports from the Russo Japanese conflict describe extreme combat near Port Arthur with Japanese forces attacking outer forts and suffering heavy casualties while civilians flee. At Yushu pass, Gen. Kuroki and Gen. Herzenhmann clash in brutal heat as Russians defend a strategic position. both sides endure severe losses and tactical maneuvers aim to outflank Mukden and Liaoyang.

Port Arthur Wolf, Green Christ Hills Akelior Pleyna Iake Arthur Yushi Pass Kuroki Herachelmann Yushu Liaoyang Batmutze Mukden Kurok Kuropatkin Yushu Pass

Japanese Drive Russians Back on Yalu Front in Heavy Fighting

In dawn to noon action the Japanese forces pushed the Russians westward, with Nuraki repelling Yalu maneuvers and seizing a strong artillery position. Across the border near Yangee and Nanga pass, limited Japanese artillery due to terrain fought a two day clash as Russians retreated to Hui Cheng after heavy casualties. The Japanese captured six guns and thirty-three prisoners at the cost of about 1,000 Japanese killed or wounded.

Liaoyang Simotcheng Afteen Hla Nuraki Yangee Tinoyang Jumoyang Yushu Kurok Yangse Nanga Pass Iis Tuk The Yalu St. Petersbutrgs Zarouble Zasenliteh Zaasa- Uteh Zie- Sultel Huicheng

War News in Brief Seizures and Rumors Across Fronts

Amid war briefings from Washington and London, reports claim Port Arthur’s fall to Japan is unconfirmed while Russia cites heavy losses near Liaoyang. American cargoes valued at 10.5 million dollars face possible seizure. Tokyo accuses Russian onslaught of severe setbacks with tens of thousands reported dead. Notes on contraband, foodstuff classification, and Tolstoy’s denunciation close the dispatch.

United States Nagasaki Port Arthur Houtsvntze Liaoyang Japan Molan Pass Smith Iil Russia Washington Count Tolvtai Ivondon Times

Parker Wins Democratic Notification Amid Rain at Rosemount

In Ulster County New York a rainy dawn gave way to a formal ceremony at Rosemount as Judge Parker accepted the Democratic presidential nomination. Notables included Champ Clark delivering the opening address and Parker defending tariff reform and self-government for the Philippines. Also noted were a public hanging in Uniontown and an aeronautical accident in Ohio.

Ulster County New York Judge Parker United States Rosemount Webster Kingston Esopus McCausland Sugarcore Democratic Notification Committee la- Saumare Charman Champ Chirk Mixysours St. Louis William F. Sheehan Parker Mr. Clark

Trade Outlook Brightens Despite Labor Tensions

R G Dun & Co. reports Chicago trade shows improving activity with higher production and stronger merchandise demand. Wheat crop prospects remain solid, farming buyers poised to expand purchases as supplies rise. Confidence grows across cotton, dry goods, woolens and groceries with steady steel and lumber demand and few feared plant closures.

R. G. Dun &Co Chicago Brower's Feilures

Chicago and Detroit Cattle and Grain Prices Snapshot

A fragmented list of regional commodity quotes shows Chicago and Detroit cattle prices ranging from common to prime, with hog, sheep, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and butter values. Notable entries include No 2 red corn around 99¢ to $1.02, Milwaukee wheat near $1.06, New York cattle $3.50 to $6.00, and Buffalo butter near 5 to 7 cents.

Chicago Lewis Milwaukee New York

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