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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
6
The author asserts the story mirrors real experiences with living characters and Babylon village settings. He states the work is not a purpose novel but a faithful recording of what he has seen and known, inviting readers to judge the labor of love.
On a rainy dusk, Ralph Marlowe rides a slow southbound train from Zanesville toward Marietta. A drunken jockey and a quarrelsome conductor spark comic tension as the aging locomotive wrestles through a landslide delay.
Ras Makonnen of Abyssinia travelled to London to attend King Edward's coronation. Described as tall and very thin, he carries himself in a noble way with dark bright eyes. He follows the Coptic faith, displays courage and strict morality, and introduced knife eating in his country as part of reforms.
The Hatoliu University club establishes a $500 annual scholarship for Hawaiian youths. The first recipient is A. G. Kandukon, a 22 year old native Hawaiian who will enter Yale Law next fall. He has no Oahu college diploma. His father Miles held several offices under the monarchy and was speaker of the House of Representatives. The text notes the cultivable part of the Arizona resort is in the possession of wealthy individuals.
In India the headsman is seen as a dignified, respected figure who performs capital punishment with skill. Unlike European hangmen who evoke contempt, the Indian executioner inspires fear and awe, especially when robed for public ceremonies, presenting a picturesque and solemn image.
A German inventor combines an anemometer and a vane to render wind force visible. The device aims to show differences between moderate and strong winds, improving on traditional velocity readings.
Observers describe a wind meter combining an anemometer with a vane and rotating plate to gauge wind force. The device uses a scale from breeze to hurricane and is said to work well and benefit schools, tracks, and seaside regorte. Britain hosts about three common flesh eating plants: sundew, butterwort, and bladderwort.
A reader notes the St Gotthard line from Luzerne to Chlasso passes 79 tunnels, while the return trip from Chlasso to Lugerne goes through 7 tunnels due to a section where one track runs in a small tunnel and the other sits on ground formed from tunnel excavations.
The world's coal fields cover at least 1,250,000 square miles, indicating extensive deposits across multiple regions and their economic significance. The figure underscores the scale of terrestrial coal resources and potential energy output worldwide.
In Algiers suburbs after a cyclone thousands of large rats showered to the ground terrifying the Kubyles who fled in panic. Many rats were impaled on pointed stakes guarding the town while others hit the ground injured or dead in the horror.
Aug. 19 Keokuk nearly cut off by 21 hours of telegraph and telephone outage. Surrounding towns report damage. rail traffic delayed. Ottumwa flood menace along Des Moines river, with rising water threatening blocks of houses and lowlands. Racoon river rise adds to flood. Denison to host Roosevelt Sept 26 with Shaw, trains, and street fair rally setup. Fort Dodge depot contracts awarded for $30,624 to Anderson Brothers for twelve depots including Moorland and Minden.
Rabies scare east of town leads authorities to require all dogs in the eastern half to be restrained for 30 days. Disease traced to Whitesell farm with five cows and a horse infected after a dog possibly inoculated other stock. Humboldt Teachers Institute closes a successful two weeks with about 150 enrolled and lectures by county officials and visiting professors.
A rear end collision of two C N W stock trains near Thumbolt, Iowa, at 3:30 AM killed conductor Roe Harlan and badly injured engineer A. Novila. The lead engine derailed and caboose smashed while six stockmen escaped with minor injuries. Blame falls on the dead conductor for failing to place red lights. full truth remains uncertain.
John Sims was arrested at 6 PM Saturday and charged with the murder of his father, James M. Sims. He appeared before Justice West, bond set at $5,000 for preliminary trial in Wa.m Tuesday, with bonds furnished. An information against Joby Sims led to the arrest by Sheriff Barbee under County Attorney Metzer’s instructions. The coroner’s jury ruled the shooting justifiable provocation.
Waverly August 19 The Plowser Prospecting Company has given up hope of finding oil at Frederika and ceased operations for want of funds. Drill and machinery were loaded at Frederika and shipped to Streator where they will prospect for coal. Officers will report after secretary B H Mart returns from his business trip.
Oskaloosa man Henry Martin held to grand jury by Justice Court in Marshalltown after arrest for burglary. Stolen goods from a Chicago Northwestern merchandise car, including ladies cloaks and shoes, consigned to grand jury. Bond set at $600 pending furnishing.
Aug 19 Masons of Harlan and Shelby county laid the cornerstone of a new temple with ritual, addresses by Grand Master Gardner and W Shepherd, music by a quartet, and attendance from Avoca Shelby Pesta Portsmouth Dow City Defiance Irwin Kirkman. The 48 by 110 foot building will cost at least 15000 and be ready this winter.
A bold burglary struck J. E. Davis hardware store in Ames Iowa early yesterday. About $200 in goods were stolen after breaking the front door glass and unlocking from inside. A bloodstained scene, a repair wedge, a burglar’s straw hat, two cages of linen gloves and six revolvers were reported taken. Investigators questioned hoboes in nearby yards and a Des Moines crook, but no arrests or incriminating evidence followed.
Milo La Erange of Garrison aged 35 tried to jump a moving Milwaukee freight train. A sack full of remains and a shoe box full of remains were gathered along six blocks of track. His father is a harness maker at Grinnell. the remains will be sent there.
Washington Aug 10 The comptroller approves the application to organize the First National Bank of Colorado with capital 25000 naming S L Moore C C King H L Hostetter A G Gilger John Niland and others The National Bank of Commerce of Kanoag City Mo becomes reserve agent for Centerville National Bank Postmaster commissions Thomas Ts Green West Union Albert J Booth Flagler Charles R Ingram named substitute clerk Ottumwa Post Office
Washington D C Aug 19. Originals list multiple Iowa pension grants with varied amounts. Names include George W Tallman Grinnell 310 William Dean Tipton 8 William R Dysart Des Moines 8 Martin Hogan Ahsana 6 Jesse B Patterson Dunlap 6 Charles J Hankine Ames 10 Anson Beers Nora Springs 12 Theodore F Yetta Hopeville 19 Alexander Barrett Solider Lone Marshalltown 12 Theodore C Merritt Davis City 80 George W Robinson Osceola 12 Benjamin Aylward Curlew 10 George W Rutherford Marshalltown 12 Widows minors and dependent relatives Dianna Pray West Liberty 8 Mary A Fry Corydon 8.
Waterloo reports the Waterloo Canning company started operations on August 18 for a six week run. The plant will move 1,500 acres of corn from fields to packing, employing 250 to 300 workers with an expected 80 percent of the planned pack. Areas on lower lands suffered corn losses due to high water. corn field price stands at four dollars per ton.
Fred Pierce once employed by the Gas Company is suspected of tampering with the gas plant. An intruder entered Tuesday night and interfered with the equipment though a fatal explosion was avoided by quick discovery. Company officers say Pierce, recently discharged, may be responsible.
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