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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1907

Page

8

Iowa Crop Yield Estimates Stir Debate Among Officials

Iowa officials clash over crop yield forecasts with figures from United States Department of Agriculture and Illinois reports. J W Sage of the State crop service questions high Illinois and nationwide estimates, noting reports are often speculative. The November Iowa crop bulletin will continue to publish yield estimates based on statewide crop reporters.

Iowa United States DefaiAment of Milnois J. Wt. Sage Wether Crop Service Department of Agriculture Sage Iowa Crop Service

Soldiers in disgrace as officers arrested over prize fight

Captain O W Kolp First Lt James D Mazon and 2d Lt Dan F P Means of Company B Davenport are under military arrest by order of Adjutant General Byars for willfully disobeying orders to stop a prize fight in Davenport. They will face a court martial. steps will be taken against the Scott county sheriff and county attorney for failure to act. Kolp says he took responsibility and is willing to face blame.

Ara Mieed O. W. Kulp James D. Mazon Dan FP Davenport Wwatle Adjt Byars Cummins Divenport Scott County Iowa Kolp Thomas Walsh Hardin County Glendive Mont Stix Walsh Elizabeth Tell Portsmouth Rock Island Ames John Parks Thomas Coffee Marshaltown Burlington United States Navy Marquisville Des Moines Fort Dodge Eric Walberg Bowers Nathan D. Bloom Dex Moines

Quick Dash for Liberty

Clay County prisoner Geo Gibbons slipped from Spencer jail duty by locking Keeper Thomas Babcock in the cell after supper and escaping. Babcock freed five minutes later, reporting the disappearance to Sheriff Pinnea as Gibbons fled with the jail keys left in the door. He faces charges linked to a hardware store burglary in Dyerly.

Clay County Jatter Geo. Gibbons Spencer Thomas Babcock Babcock Gibbons Pinnea Grand Dyerly

Terrible Accident at Wilton Claims Family

A Rock Island freight train collided with a buggy at Wilton, killing the six week old baby and injuring the mother and a six year old child. George Angerer, his wife, and four children were aboard when the crossing was struck as the train backed up after signaling. Coroner's jury testimony raised questions about whether the crossing was safe and signals were properly given.

Rock Island Wilton George Angerer

Des Moines Describes Fatal Auto Crash and Injuries

A high speed auto crash in Des Moines kills R. Nattinger, vice president of Sears-Nattinger Automobile Co, and injures Bronk Getchel and four others. The party’s guests were in the big car when it struck a gas wagon as Nattinger failed to see it. Several seriously hurt include Mia, Maude Joeckel, Ruth and Anna Wilkinson.

Hien Gan Des Moines R. Nattinger Sears-Nattinger Automobile Company Bronk Getchel Getcnell-Martin Lumber Company Mia Maude Joeckel Ruth Wilkinson Anna Wilkinson Nnattinger Party News Guesta

Iowa News Notes From Mason City and Surroundings

A digest of Iowa items, including dairy and milk trade concerns in Mason City, the Southern Town Poultry and Stock Association show cancellation due to economic stringency, a heart death of Laura Clavit Simpson, a deadly auto crash, and various local incidents from Des Moines to Council Bluffs. Notable mentions include bank cashier disappearance in Corwith, grand jury activity in Johnson County, a fatal mule collision near Ames, and miners’ unrest at Marquisville mine near Des Moines.

Tran Getehell O. Nuttinger Tes Moines John C. Simpson Department of Agriculure Lms State Farmers’ Institute Davie Davenport Corwith State Bank State Bank Johnson County Lowa City Mild Howard Torter Uoyty Liebering Princeton Arthur Ryan Milwaukee Mason City John Adans Albia Council Hlulls Kanesse Albert Davidson Tisinnapolis

Labor unions expand across North America and Europe

A broad report outlines new unions formed in Boston, St. Paul, and London with wage increases and benefit plans. It notes the International Brotherhood of Teamsters growth, a New England sheet metal union sick fund, and a vigorous AFL affiliated publishing effort. Strikes occur in Ireland, Vienna, and across Canada and the United States as union activity widens and organizing drives begin.

Varga N. D S Team Enginers Tewell Mass Barbers London Onta Hye Minneapolis Bartenders’ Union Council of Carpenters St. Paul Minn Boston Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers Sheet Metal Workers’ Union New England Building Trades of Canada American Federation of Labor Labor Los Angeles Galbatell Fa International Brotherhood of Teamsters United States Ewinsen Tingland Chicago Carpenters Juins International Union of Flour and Cereg Bloomington Illinois Steel Company New York City Tailors Structural Iron Workers' Union John TH. Brinkman International Carriage and Wagon Workers of North America Austria Vienna Boston Methodist Ministers Boston C, DL U Woman's Trade Union Women's League Plan England Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Labor Bureau Mldrights’ Union of Sweden Building Uions Mastera Ln Pattermmakers Belmat Ireland

Debrutalized Football Costs Lives and Limbs in 1907

A grim tally from 1907 shows thirteen dead youths and children and many permanently disabled players after season play. Debrutalized football amid reforms fails to curb injuries, as universities report only slight declines and officials in several cities ban the sport for safety concerns.

Swarthmore Princeton Yale Almy Cochrane Columbus Ind Barry Ruddell Felty

Lowell's View of Mares and planetary evolution theory

The paper by Prof. Vereival Lowell argues modern astronomy emphasizes planetary evolution from nebular origins. He cites a solar collision, meteorites sharing earthlike elements, and Mara as central in planetary development with heat and size shaping life histories.

Lowell Vereival Lowell Maora Bratich Mara T'rof Citec

Figurea of Football Toll 1907 to Date

Fragmented OCR records list injuries and deaths among college and high school football players, with mentions of broken bones, concussions, dislocations, and other injuries. The garbled counts show scattered totals and dates but few clear names or locations.

Mamta Visiesse Ses Desecseese Ohile Eeebeeseveseesse

Aliens Returning Home Boosts New York Passage Rise

Foreign laborers flock home by the thousands from New York as steamer lines report record return rates. An estimated 600,000 aliens may head to their native countries carrying nearly 100 million dollars. Winter steerage surges driven by low fares and idle mills leave many workers abroad, shaping next spring's immigration and labor shortages.

New York Tuscope Italy America

Global unrest and court rulings ripple across continents

A sweeping Rome anti clerical victory signals religious power shifts while violence erupts with Janinese factory attacks on the Island of or Most. From Brazil to London, leaders face diplomatic strains and court decisions. Manila honors Taft as Kaiser praises peace efforts amid financial and labor tensions worldwide.

Rome

Trade and Business Conditions Report A Downtrodden Week

Market notes show currency tightness and muted activity across wholesale and retail sectors. Business failures rise in New York districts with 263 filings, while dips in hides and winter goods reflect cautious demand and overall economic stagnation this period.

New York Bradstredt S . Morejat

Chicago market prices for cattle and grain in 1900 era list

Market summary from Chicago and other cities shows cattle prices from $3.50 to $6.25 per cwt with hogs at $3.50 to $5.10 and sheep from $2.50 to $7.00. Wheat ranges No 2 red 88 to 92 cents, corn No 2 60 to 64 cents, oats 40 to 48 cents, rye 70 to 79 cents. butter and eggs also noted.

Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Cincinnati Detroit Uae Milwaukee New York Goa

Mining congress backs stricter federal control on lands

The national mining congress adopted a resolution favoring stricter federal control of mining lands at Joplin Missouri. Attorney General W I Dyson of Colorado began action in the district court at Denver to break up the so called Bisvers List. Five suffered 200000 dollars in damage in Parra Kansas with Kre fo losing 40000 and Cooper Lauber Company and Dodge Struan Lauber Company each losing 8040.

National Mining Congress Ingeston Joplin W. IL Dyson Cal Rado Istriut Cour Denver Parga Kan Kre Cooper Lauber Company Dodge-Struan Lauber Company

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