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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
The Elgin Echo reports a sharp drop in New York immigration arrivals. Government officials expect continued declines, with the immigration station at Ellis Island handling fewer than 500 daily entrants, down from several thousand in earlier periods, signaling reduced workload for many workers.
An explosion tore through Ta Tank Company's mills near WadyMrants thway, injuring eight men and forcing seventeen to flee. The blast, felt sixty miles away in Edgemont and Belleville, shattered glass in St. Louis and other cities. A suburban car in Edgemont was wrecked, and motorman Claude Karnes of Kelleville was knocked unconscious.
A fire destroyed eighteen stalls of a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad roundhouse in Elkhart Indiana. William Shamburger, 18, who managed the tool room, burned to death after escaping the airroom. The blaze caused about 140000 dollars in damage, started by an oil paint explosion.
Charles Goodland a 15 year old night watchman at Beacon Light Hotel Worcester confessed to starting the fire that nearly destroyed the building and caused Dennis Delscoll’s death with about a hundred lodgers escaping. He had prior but unsuccessful attempts to burn the place. Police say his guilt will be tested. Despondent father Joseph H Sheppards of Millville N J killed himself after failing to support his family. He paced the floor all night then shot himself.
The California appellate court voids the impicment conviction of Mayor Hugene Eg Selinity of San Francisco and orders his release. Reported from Lincoln Nebraska Andrews Will Resign. Y Benjamin Andrews to resign the chancellorship of the University of Nebraska. A new Battery Tunnel opens in New York with Loopore Bong noted. Brooklyn Bridge near completion.
A daughter was born Tuesday night to the Duchess of Manchester formerly Miss Lule Zitomernimn of Cincinnati Ohio, daughter of railroad magnate Mugeno Almmerman. The note from the National Democratic Club in New York argues the country needs conservatism and buoyant, safe Americanism in its recovery.
In December a cave-in at the Alpha mine near Ely Nevada trapped five men. A rescue effort led by Supt Gallagher supplied food and water through a six inch pipe and began a drift toward the entombed workers. Two Greeks were buried alive while three Americans Bradley Brown and McDonald faced delayed danger. Gallaher planned to continue rescue efforts despite accidents delaying progress. The entombed men communicate with families via mine telephone and electric cable and receive news, while the rescuers contend with dangers of a collapsing temporary platform.
The article outlines preparations for the 1910 census. a permanent census office is being solidified, with a proposed $14,000,000 appropriation. It calls for 65,000 enumerators, 3,500 clerks, and 330 supervisors to boost speed and economy, emphasizing merit and Civil Service oversight over patronage and political bias. It limits inquiries to population, agriculture, manufacturing, mines, and quarries and prioritizes experienced personnel.
The Glenn pool near Tulsa is described as the world’s most productive oil field with 1,8 wells producing about 167,700 barrels daily and 25,000,600 barrels shipped in sixteen months. Land value rose from 20 dollars per acre in 1905 to 2,500 dollars. three towns grew from its prosperity. Proved area reached 14,000 acres, rigs rising as fields expand. costs to drill and equip a new well are high but a good well can pay for itself in five to ten days.
The holidays boosted activity but year start brought clearer denial and cautious optimism. Clearance sales show no pressure on Loaveweight apparel while buying remains satisfactory. Wholesale inventories prepare for road sales, many manufacturers pause for repairs, and idle bands rise though next week may ease shortages in iron and steel. Stock taking reveals fair profits and no overaccumulation, with large January disbursements, currency loosening, and slower mercantile collections in the West. Chicago failures total 28 for the week, with few large-ability debtors reported.
Rathermore than usual post holiday quiet persists in general trade industry yet the financial outlook shows steady betterment. Reduction sales spur retail trade in some cities while mild Northwest weather hampers distribution and cotton holdings affect South collections. Leather trade soft with small sole stock. hides high. Wholesalers reluctant but 7 percent 1907 ship ment cut signals light stocks. Weekly business failures end Jan 2 total 345 up from prior weeks and past years. Lindstreet's Report.
Price quotations for cattle hogs sheep and grains across major markets including Chicago Tadigliapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo. Values cover wheat corn oats rye butter eggs potatoes and portables with ranges for quality grades and shipping figures.
Twelve men arrested in Camden New Zealand charged with stealing and carrying a five story house. Renting Railroad Company Reading Pennsylvania to pay its shop bonds in cash due to easier money market. Officers at St Louis insane asylum report a party of women suffering from insanity in its miller fornix. The Bishop of London planning to tour Russia. Trot Oseny Gasser a well known here mntologist. Berlin university faculty member did his Therlin as a test of hurts from an automobile incident.
A testimonial from Bertram Mattingly of Vermillion South Dakota claims Cullenra Ointment and Cullenra Soap cured a fourteen year battle with scaly body eruptions and hair loss after spending about $50. The narrative contrasts a man’s struggle with illness and fatigue while seeking treatment during a train station encounter.
Mrs. Frank Stoseboom of Moscow Idaho reports chronic kidney trouble and nervous insomnia improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad notes she was skeptical at first but now feels the symptoms alarmed her less and credits the product. It promotes 50 cent boxes from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. The page also mocks a fad about appendicitis shifting to “automobilitis” among motorists through a Detroit News clip.
A letter from A B Hubbard of Marietta South Carolina recounts using Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia in the head and sciatica. He notes immediate relief, improved circulation, warmth and comfort, and says he would never be without a bottle. He also mentions using it for insect bites and sore throat and recommends it to others.
A garbledOCR snippet mentions a Mrs Vellwwn Oh and a tale about a fontula. The text references a duedograph copy and disposing of it. The fragment is unclear but suggests a discussion about a book and related materials.
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