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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1905

Page

5

Tragic Russia Unrest At St Petersburg Winter Palace

Report of a Sunday clash in St Petersburg where workers crowded the winter palace to present grievances. Government troops fired on the crowd, with estimates of 2,000 killed and 8,400 wounded. The unrest spreads as thousands join from across Russia, threatening broader reform and potential peace terms with Japan. Official accounts minimize danger, promising restoration of quiet.

St. Petersburg Russia Winter Palace Thecna Alityare Tts Japan

Domestic economy tips in Delineator February issue

Isabel Gordon Curtis discusses keeping expenses within income for the housewife in Various Economies. It includes Valentine Luncheon Novelties, Ideas for a Colonial, and practical recipes with topics like Left-overs in Original Adaptations, Novel Celery Combinations, and Scandinavian Rosettes, plus miscellaneous household hints.

Isabel Gordon Curtis

Coin Debate on State and Federal Rail Ownership

The piece notes W Jennings Bryan’s stance on state control of purely state railways and federal ownership of inter state routes, questioning where funds for purchase would come from and if credit purchase requires constitutional amendments. Local items mention Mrs. Jane Harrington's illness and various visits and birthday celebrations.

W. Jennings Bryan Decorah

End of second year note from Hoo paper editor

The proprietor thanks patrons for two years of support, apologizes for possible mistakes, and pledges further improvements. He notes subscribers paid ahead mostly, asks those with arrears to settle, and promises to continue publishing a readable paper worth the yearly one dollar subscription.

Idaon Shom Ecno Toi

Unity Chapter and Elgin Chapter Officers Corrected

A correction lists Unity Chapter No 62 RA M Theo Schmid AH P H 4 Hadusel IK S Haug Aug Benson M 2nd V John Falk G M 2nd V AV Shatter G M 1st V C Lehman Tyler Aug Benson Treasurer Gus A Stoehr Secretary Elgin Chapter OKS Mrs id Hanson worthy matron J Harold Williams worthy patron Mrs Frad Falk associate matron Miss Ida Schori conductress Mrs Frad R Berg secretary Mrs Albert Schori treasurer Mrs F W Hughes assoc cond Mrs Sam Mosby Adric Mrs John Fal Ruth Amelia Lel man Father Mrs HS Hadsel Martha Mrs J Hawley Blecta Mrs Brauser Chaplain Mabel Holder Marshall Mrs E A Weibel Warder Ed Alanson Sentinel. plus testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm trial relief for rheumatism from W H Howard of Husband PA.

Unity B. A.M R.A. M Theo Schmid Hadusel IK. S. Haug Haddon RB. C Aug. Benson John Falk G. M A. V. Shatter C. Lehman Tyler Aug Benson Treas Gus A. Stoehr Martha J. Hawley Brauser Mabel Holder Marshall E. A. Weibel Alanson Sentinel

Irvine Hanson dies after scarlet fever quarantine ends

The four year old Irvine Hanson son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hanson died Sunday January 22 1905 after scarlet fever followed Freddie his older brother. A quarantine was kept then Irvine grew very ill and passed away at Elgin Cemetery services were held by Rev Stodckman. The bereaved family thanks friends for support and aid during illness and burial.

Irvine Ed. Hanson Freddie Tréddie Digin Mother Earth Elgin Cemetery Ed. Hinson Stodckman

Semi annual financial report of Ladies' Cemetery Assn Elgin Iowa

The report covers receipts and disbursements from April 1, 1904 to June 1, 1905. It notes penalties owed to the undersigned and requests creditors to call at the City Meat Market to settle accounts by the coming month, with terms and balances to be clarified.

Ladies’ Cemetery Association Elgin Iowa Aye Loreby Ward

Echo Delayed By Bound Train And Rail Delay

The Echo reports a significant delay as a bound train carrying papers hampers delivery, blaming the Rock Island railroad for failing to operate a train across eighty five miles in under a week.

Rock Island Railroad

The Coming Census Plan and Preparations

The article outlines a new census plan for 1900 including enumerator cards, district divisions, and farmer counts. It details questions on birthplace, race, years in the US, land tenure, farm size, crops, livestock, and farm values, aiming to cover farmers and literacy inquiries statewide. It also notes a nearby item about price comparisons from 1866 and a separate criminal arrest with confiscated weapons.

United States

Trishman Train Encounter Sparks Rude Exchange

While boarding a train, a young sport and a shaggy dog occupy one wall seat. An Irishman stands hoping for room as a poorly dressed man is mocked. A label reads a crude accusation, and quick retorts flare as tension builds among the passengers.

Trishman

Big rabbits not jack rabbits in northern Town

An Eagle Grove paper reports that the large rabbits spreading in northern Town are not jack rabbits but descendants of English hares, brought to the state by Englishmen from English nobility near LeMarg for hunting with hounds. They have moved eastward reaching Wright county.

Eagle Grove England LeMarg Wright County

Governor Debate Sparks Prolonged Statewide Debate

A fragmented discussion over the next governor extends across the state amid political maneuvering and media coverage. Citizens face a prolonged stalemate as multiple factions push for leadership while newspapers report on the evolving situation and the role of public opinion.

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