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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
6
Iowa farmers face poor next year corn quality as seed corn gathered after the first frost yields very poor results. Early freezes damaged field corn, while samples taken before frost showed strong germination and growth, according to tests by Mr. Cownie for the state board of control.
Wesley Green, secretary of the horticultural department, reports Iowa fruit output in 1909 was seven points above 1908. The season’s average was 48 percent of normal, with apples and berries showing varied percentages from 1 to 87 percent.
Walter S. Hancock, 20, relieved as Burlington agent for Bridgewater and Massena after three years in service. Accused of shortfall in accounts amounting to 550 dollars, with William M. Boyd of Bedford appointed to replace him. Hancock had entered the role at 17 and rose quickly through the ranks.
Engineer C H Mc Crum found the mangled body of Sidney Pennington known as Sam Pennington at the Wapello street crossing in Ottumwa. Identified by John Bibbs of Kansas City as Pennington, a partner of Bibbs in the local circle. Train involved not determined.
Iowa City's two telephone systems will merge into Bell One at once after C. E. Hall of the Iowa company announced the plan. The Iowa company had acquired Johnson County Independent. A postcard vote on consolidation showed 88 percent in favor among those who voted.
Harry O West head of a Davenport bank forgery ring pleaded guilty to passing a forged check on Town National Bank of Davenport. Judge James W Bollinger gave fifteen years in Fort Madison penitentiary and a $1000 fine for the crime impacting Davenport and surrounding areas.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for census supervisors in the Town district. First District John W. Rowley. Second Aga A. Hall. Third Conrad B. Scheer. Fourth Louis P. Barth. Fifth Jeremiah Morrigee. Sixth W. H. Asbury. Seventh Cambridge Culverston. Eighth Wm. C. Chubb. Ninth Emil A. Larsen. Tenth Gay Rankin. Eleventh Thomas McCulla.
In state news in brief, W H Crow's wife, a prominent dry goods merchant's wife, is mentioned. Other items recount anniversaries, farm sales, arrests, legal notes, university events, and rail and gas developments across Iowa communities.
The International Seamen's Union of America in session at New York adopted a resolution denouncing the sentences against Gompers et al and urging passage of the Bright bill now before Congress. The bill would prevent imprisonment for deportation in all trades, prohibit advance payments of wages, and improve conditions at sea.
Horace H. Lurton appointed Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court. A Tennessee Democrat, he formerly served on the Tennessee Supreme Court and as a U S circuit judge since March 28 1893. Born 1844 in Newport Kentucky, he graduated Cumberland University and was admitted to the bar in 1867. He also taught at Vanderbilt University and held multiple state judicial posts.
A street car struck Mrs. H. H. Rogers in New York, with the widow escaping. In July the off macgnate’s widow survived a perilous incident. The Association of American Universities plans its annual meeting at the University of Wisconsin on January 4. Edward Pardee, Marianna Pa construction superintendent, was saved from lynching by police arrival after a quarrel in which Pardee killed four. Charles Wilddle of Rock City visited Cheyenne and sent a bundle containing 1200 dollars to a laundry. the money was recovered. The New York New Haven and Hartford Railway will test its employer liability act case at the U.S. Supreme Court in the Walsh damages dispute.
Taft backs a plan for an artificial island fort in Chesapeake Bay to guard Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News, with concrete walls and massive guns. The concept ties to Hampton Roads historic battles and 1814 raids, noting strategic aims and the bay’s risky wide entrance. Monetary Commission data follow, then Ruef bail details.
Isthmian Canal Commission ships about 100000 tons of old French machinery from the isthmus to New York. Dredges, locomotives, dump cars and girders found or buried in sand and vegetation are being recovered and sold while still serving as parts for ongoing construction. The effort yields far more in operational value than in sale profit, with many copper components salvaged from worn locomotives and rails kept for reinforcement and utility poles.
The annual report estimates 1910 receipts at 648 million with 336 million customs 262 million internal revenue 15 million corporate tax and 45 million miscellaneous. For 1911 receipts rise to 672 million. Costs include 70 million for reclaimation and 40 million arid land program. Civil service reforms place foreign service under stricter rules with exams and sched uled promotions.
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