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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1903

Page

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Fifteen foreign brickmakers face deportation case

In Elgin the Immigration Bureau plans deportation of fifteen brickmakers detained on Angel Island after charges that San Francisco Brick Company violated contract labor laws. Each of fifteen complaints seeks $1,000 fines for advertising for laborers abroad. Government efforts focus on recovering a $60,000 bond.

H. H. Schell Immigration Bureau San Irancoiaco New York San Proncisco Brick Company Angel Island

Naked Lamp Ignites Gas in Plymouth Colliery Disaster

A naked lamp ignited a gas feeder in a chamber of No. 1 colliery at Plymouth Pennsylvania, triggering a violent explosion. Dozens were injured and several serious. identified victims include Anthony Olokity, Michael Zousa, Richard Morgans, John Onderaki, Michel Gutewski, Warned and Taully, Warry Gowis, all burned in head and body areas.

St No. Tl Plymouth Anthony Olokity Poletki Michael Zousa Richard Morgans John Onderaki Michel Gutewski Warry Gowis

Acre Territory Row Grinds On Amid Arbitration Bid

Brazil and Bolivia to arbitrate the Acre dispute over a triangular border zone with Peru. Bolivia agrees to Beasztian mediation while Brazil offers a plenipotentiary minister. The stalemate centers on sovereignty and rubber trade rights in a region coveted by Anglo American interests.

Brazil Bolivia Acre Renzilian Bolldans Acco Peru

Sir Martin Conway and Mr Morgan Clash Over River Navigation

The text notes that Sir Martin Conway and Mr Morgan were interested while Brazil protested and asserted it would not concede strangers authority or permit vessels on its rivers. It suggests potential U S intervention in Bolivia and related straits but states such intervention would be natural yet not occur.

Martin Conway Morgan Brazil Bolivia United States

Real estate boom drives New York growth and transit demand

In a sweeping view of New York City, rapid real estate speculation thrives as the metropolis expands. Bridges and upcoming rapid transit projects fuel demand, with twenty story blocks and hotels crowded for tenants and investors seeking income from new steel constructions and rising values across districts.

New York City New York Solue

Anti-Trust Provisions and Testimony Rules Mentioned

The note outlines that corporations must report to the Interstate Commerce Commission with full details on reorganizations and partnerships, forbids debates and penalties for violations, and bans use of GK to avoid disclosing information. It also states Swanapallza restrictions on corporations and grants witnesses immunity from prosecution for testimony given, with no option to excuse themselves.

Interstate Commeres Commission

Shock to Senators over Standard Oil telegrams

Washington stirred by alleged action of Standard Oil. Telegraphs claimed to be from John D Rockefeller to six senators. Attorn ey signed telegrams in Rockefeller employment. President Roosevelt and Congress consider anti trust bills. Reports include robberies, political candidacy, and various global items.

Woshington Standard Oil Company Congress Ans Standard Oil Trust Ig Anid Washington Associatus Uffset Naif Geome Doh Rockefeller D. Kackek John D. Rockefeller Theo Telogistsa New York Ronsevelt Senate Sam D. Rockefeller Tle Tai United States Standard of Corporation

Statehood debate dominates Senate amid district funding wrangle

Lawmakers grapple with statehood bids and a wide range of amendments. Key speeches by Kean and Morgan focus on Mormon influence and New Mexico statehood while the Senate approves a conference report on commerce and funds several civil projects. Debate also covers Philippines relief costs and White House funding concerns.

Carmagh Senate Manda Rawlins Secretary of War Verti Courte Tink Philippines Kean Viking Long New Meoxteo Columbia Ville Pennsylvania Baltimore Ohio Mir Slanpa Department of Renate Morgan Colombia Depew Mhiy Wapitel Grosvenor Ways and Musns Bebhind Iter Gaines Dom Tenn Max, Fitzgerald Dem N.Y

National Capital Officers Affected by Disabilities and Retirement Moves

In the National Capital Major Louis Br. Lawson of the Judge Advocate General's department is excused due to disabilities from the Chinese campaign. The Senate passes a bill to create a general staff of the army, amended to align with Gen. Miller's retirement. Ripples in leadership follow retirement and reorganizations urged by Gen. del MM, Wilkow, Mrs Cowles, and others. Evidence presented to Congress suggests she assumed arbitrary power.

Louis BR. Lawson Givecnte General’s Department Senate Stalk Teor Miler Clara Berton Ted

Trade Review Notes Transport Strain and Market Shifts

The Weekly Trade Review reports vigorous trade in New York with efforts to ease congestion at key points and weather disruptions worsening conditions. It notes higher railway earnings, a mixed grain picture with substantial wheat and corn exports, and cautious sentiment as Argentine shipments and Chicago houses influence prices.

New York Dun & Lu Latt Distribution Ag Hradstreet Bradstreet Australia Chicago Pacific Mississippi Mae Turin

Daily market prices across cities for cattle and commodities

Market listings show Chicago, Indianapolis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, and New York with cattle values ranging from 3.50 to 5.50 per hundredweight, hogs 3.00 to 5.25, sheep 2.50 to 4.20, and grains including wheat No 2 at 1.00 to 2.00, corn No 2 mixed around 0.47 to 0.48, oats No 2 white 0.40 to 0.70, rye No 2 0.40 to 0.52, plus miscellaneous items and price ranges for creamery butter, eggs, potatoes, and clover seed.

Chicago Futter Chaice Creamery St Louis Dade Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Northery Choles New York Castle

New Cure for Lame Back Claims Dodd's Kidney Pills Work

A Minnesota report recounts Mr Getchell curing a severe backache after using two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills. He asserts the remedy restored mobility and health, noting the pill's strong local popularity and claimed success with kidney trouble and back pain.

Rutledge Minn Getehell Jie Dodd Mr. Getchell O. K Phadel

Western Canada Arousing Great Interest in Settlement

The article reports rising interest in western Canada as a vast wheat region straddling the 40th parallel. It notes American migration to Canada for 160 acre homesteads, with 20,000 U.S. arrivals in 1900 rising to 26,000 in 1902 and expected growth this year. Government agencies in several U.S. cities offer guidance on settlement, land availability, freight, and services for new settlers.

Minnesota Dakota United States Cannus Cainahy Canada Neb Kunsag City Alo Onlaigo Ith Indianapotla Ind Milwaukee Wig Wausau Wis Detroit Sault Ste. Marie Marquette Mich de Tedo Ohio Watertown Grad Forks N. 2 Great Pails Mont

Unclear fragment from Philipsburg college letter causes family clash

A damaged clipping reports a creative but garbled note about a college faction and a reply from a father urging restraint. The fragment mentions Philipsburg and a response that includes a warning about marriage into a community, but the text is largely unreadable.

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm advertised for nasal sufferers

An advertising note describes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal congestion. It claims soothing effects, relieves secretions, and is dispensed via a small applicator tube. Cites price and that it is available from Bros. 68 Warren Street New York and druggists.

ELY Anly Bros Warren Street New York

Many Sehoo Children Are Sickly Powders Claim Cure

A dubious advertisement promotes Mother Gra in Children’s Home New Yorks Powders that allegedly cure colds fevers constipation stomach ailments and stomach pains in children within 24 hours. It claims to move and destroy worms and is sold by agents or by mail with a sample offered and an address in Le Roy New York. The notice projects that worldwide supply will double in the next ten years.

New York Jane Mies Roy Wate Mpd Sanple Mulled le Itey N.Y

Bathing the Baby Helps Calm New Mothers

The article discusses infant bath care and parental anxiety. It warns against using highly scented soaps like Ivory Soap and emphasizes gentle methods. Eleanor R. Parker is cited. It mentions starting baths around six weeks and folding a towel in the basin.

Eleanor R. Parker

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