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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
8
Iowa geology report analyzes coal from Polk county showing heat value and ash content, with the Des Moines and Raccoon river gravels noted for road work. The survey covers sand gravel and stone sources by county, plus costs and printing.
Law questions arise on whether sunstroke counts as personal injury under workmen compensation and on injuries from intoxication. Insurance companies contest damages from a gasoline fire, while a windmill worker injured after drinking seeks damages. A wind of changes includes a major 56,790,095 dollar securities transfer and a survey of 1,000 Iowa farms led by H. B. Munger to study farm management and efficiency. Awarded patents document lowans receiving new tools and devices across Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties.
St Paul judges describe the International Harvester Company as a monopoly in restraint of trade and order dissolution. The firm must submit a plan within 90 days to split into independent concerns or a receiver will be appointed. Majority opinion cites 1902 violations, while only Judge Sanborn dissents. An appeal is expected from Cyrus McCormick of the company.
Bloomington reports that central Minnesota corn crop was saved after heavy rain Monday, ending a two month drought. Paris reports French troops defeated the Germans at Spincourt in Meuse. In Dover heavy cannonading was heard in the Channel town. Lisbon signs Anglo-Portuguese trade treaty granting most favored nation status to England.
In Columbus Aug 14 incomplete returns show Cox defeating Whitacre about two to one for the Democratic nomination for governor. Willie of Ada wins the Republican nomination defeating Tod of Youngstown. Harding leads Foraker and Cox leads Whitacre with Harding ahead by 10 000 to 16 000? Cox's margin about two to one over Whitacre.
At a New York Chamber of Commerce meeting a special committee on opening export trade will report. It heard merchants and bankers argue that European port shipments are less risky than thought and that the shipping situation may ease in a few days.
Melbourne reports growing war spirit and patriotic demonstrations across Australia in support of the British empire with widespread public displays and mobilization as the nation unites behind allied efforts.
Paris telegrams report the German troops shot the mayor of I\-néy, a village between Lunouilie and Arricourt on the Franco German frontier. The incident underscores escalating tension as troops advance along the border.
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