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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1913

Page

2

Taft's absence elevates MacVeagh as acting president

The article outlines President Taft’s absence with Secretary Knox at Valley Forge leaving Secretary MacVeagh as acting head of the government under the line of succession. It notes Taft plans to issue an January order abolishing various customs houses for economy along with protests from Georgia legislature over Senate election constitutional amendment moves. It also covers a landmark Sherman anti-trust indictment case, trade figures for November, and miscellaneous national incidents from across the country.

Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh Taft Knox Valley Forge MacVeagh

Iowa News Briefs Mix Trappers Deaths and Famed Evangelist Feats

Ifeatured items include the Holland to Iowa arrival of Mrs Join Berhaar with her dead child in her arms, the couple meeting her husband in Oskaloosa after weeks apart. Dad Newton and Cliff Bakley report earnings above $60 monthly from trapping with many skins listed. News covers a fatal Moore tragedy neighbor Mrs Peckham witnessed, Des Moines poultry show prizes, Billy Sunday conversions in McKeesport, and estate bequests in Des Moines.

Join V. Berhaar Holland Oskaloosa Thia Chicago Dad Newton Cliff Bakley Charles City D. Peckham Villisca J. B. Moora Iowa Poultry and Pet Stock Association Coliseum Des Moines West McKeesport Billy” Sunday Iowa L. L. Caldwell Decorah A. W. Carlson, Sr Jula Carlson Ida Grove Martin Carsten Henrichsen William Bruene Bruene Pets Wilson Breda Gravity Hospers Lewis Marble Rock Salem Zearing Kellogg J. EB. Craven Mahlon Harvay Osceola County Rochester Minn J. A. McKinney New York Keokul Gate City William Dunne T. J. Hickey Keokuk Burglara Atore C. E. Angeles Owasa Grundy Center Vinton High Vinton

Food Trust Sued Over Sherman Law Violations

In a petition filed by the U S government, Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Co and officers are accused of monopolizing price and distribution. The suit claims distributors must observe fixed $2.50 can prices and may face fines or loss of supply, with patents used to dodge antitrust statutes. The government seeks an injunction to halt the alleged restraints on interstate commerce and ensure direct sale to consumers.

Detroit Mich Equity United States District Court Hera Wickersham Kellogg Tosatad Bronk Feat Food Trust Clyde J. Webster United States Eastern District of Michigan Kellogg Toasted Core Fiske Company Battle Creek Mic Kellogg Company

Taft at Panama Amid Blast Reports Tie To Rival Merchants

Washington dispatches cite Panama legation reports that a blast near the Tivoli hotel occurred during Taft’s dance visit as likely a business rivalry act between two local merchants. Taft was not endangered and authorities cautioned the explosion did not involve his presence. Panama’s government notes the president may appoint Col. G W Goethals as civil governor and that Taft toured ruins of old Panama City.

Washington Tivoli Hotel Taft Panama Panama Canal Zone United States Col G. W. Goethals Panama City Henry Morgan Charles II England

Train kills entire family near Champaign Illinois

Edward H. Miller his wife and three children Ruth eight Wayne four were killed four miles south of Champaign while returning from a neighbor's celebration. Opal Scott a neighbor child was fatally injured in the same accident involving a Central Panama Limited train.

Champaign Edward H. Miller Ruth Wayne Hera Opal Scott

John Schrank Reported A model Patient In Oshkosh

John Schrank who attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt is described as a model patient at the northern hospital for the insane. The superintendent notes he is faithful in his work.

John Schrank Oshkosh Wis Theodore Roosevelt Northern Hospital For the

Edward P Vilas Dies After Fall At Home

Milwaukee December 28 Edward P Vilas sixty years old a well known lawyer and brother of the late William F Vilas former postmaster general died of injuries from a fall downstairs at his home on Thursday

E. P. Vilas Milwaukee Edward P. Vilas William F. Vilas

Langford Knocks Out McVey in Sydney Bout

Sam Langford of Boston defeated Sam McVey in Sydney, New South Wales, on December 28 finding a knockout in the thirteenth round of a scheduled contest. The bout drew heavy local interest as Langford, nicknamed the tar baby, delivered decisive blows to cap the match. McVey, a veteran contender, endured a long career across the United States.

Bachelor left to babysit three year old in Cleveland tale

Buck Hawes recalls visiting his married sister in Toledo and being told to ignore the child’s mischief. She said the boy could amuse himself, avoid the pantry and cellar, and if loud, give a cooky or ride him on his back, promising to return in an hour.

H Toledo Buck" Hawes Cleveland Plain Desier

Ringworm on Child's Face Prompts Cleveland Clinic Cure

Stratford Iowa mother recounts three year battle with ringworm on her seven year old son. Red crusted spots grew, causing intense itching and sleepless nights. After trying nothing, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month and the child was cured. Signed Barbara Prim, January 30, 1912. Cuticura advertised with sample and skin book offer.

Stratford Iowa Barbara Prim Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Oh Give Me Back My Dream Poem Title Recalled

In McCall's Magazine a poet recalls the line Oh Give Me Back My Dream followed by a friend asking about the poem title and editor’s handwritten note Taka them reflecting a playful exchange from the publication's page.

McCall’s Magazine

Fragmentary ad text with stray dialogue and notes

A garbled OCR fragment shows bid-like phrases and stray dialogue about affection and market advertising. The piece includes partial lines about a single binder and a cigar market, interspersed with an old saying about learning and conceit, lacking coherent narrative.

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