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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1911

Page

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World Briefs From Around The Globe Timely Notices

A compendium of short notices covers aviator Eugene Wily’s ship deck landing, Senate shifts in Massachusetts, executive pay at United States Steel, Governor Dix urging science in New York schools, Beveridge’s New York dinner remarks, and royal intrigue about Prince Miguel of Braganza in London. Other items note Captain Loose’s retirement, a Tacoma voters’ advisory board, Lorimer’s Senate seat defense, a Binghamton fire saving 155 children, and a wave of legal and political developments across the United States and Europe.

Eugene Wily San Francisco Ben Francisco Bay Henry Cabot Ledge Massachusetts United States Senate Democrais Charles M. Schwab William B. Corey United States Steal Corporation James A. Farrell John A. Dix New York State Agricultural Society New York State Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Washington New York New York City Duke of Vizeu Prince Miguel of Braganza Anita Stewart London August W. Loose Brooklyn Frederick A. Cook Norway

Senators Oppose Direct Election Debate on canal fortification in report

Washington dispatch reports opposition growing in the Senate to direct senatorial elections despite repeated House votes. committee members Gallinger and Depew dissent. The piece notes a renewed push after recent corruption charges and mentions Taft's stance on canal fortification and the new civil service moves affecting postmaster appointments. It also covers the upcoming leadership questions and the broader Senate reshaping.

George Clinton Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Gallinger New Hampshire Depew New York House of Representatives House Nelson ‘W. Aldrich Rhode Island Hale Maine Aldrich Frye Cullom Itlinoig Republican Chamber Great Trust Supreme Court White Congress Taft Post Office Department Grover Cleveland Civil Service Department

Two Girls Die in Cell Fire After Threat of Exposure

In Lemont Illinois two young girls chose death to avoid public exposure, lighting their clothing with matches found in their cell and collapsing fatally burned. The report details a string of political and crime items including California school segregation bills, estate tax claims, and a shooting involving Fort Worth.

Lemont Chicago California Assemblyman Hall Bakersfield Thomas F. Walsh Washington Arapahoe County Colorado Meadow Cove Newfoundland William F. Sheehan New York United States Chauncey M. Depew Miles Poindexter James J. Martine New Jersey Plainfield N. J Grip Danville Briand Chamber of Deputies Mirman Public Relief Giselme Bayonne

Patient asks doctor about cold feet in cold weather

A patient asks the doctor why feet feel cold in cold weather. The doctor suggests the chill as a likely cause and notes a simple cost mentioned as one dollar.

Morton Dies After Kidney Illness and Rest Urged

Paul Morton president of the Equitable Life and former secretary of the navy under Theodore Roosevelt died suddenly at the Hotel Seymour in Chicago. Apoplexy ended a long illness linked to kidney trouble and artery hardening. He had planned a European tour with his wife, delaying only after Chicago specialist Dr Frank Billings urged complete rest. He was born in Detroit in 1867 and held top posts at Burlington, Colorado Fuel and Iron, Santa Fe, and Pan American railway before leading the Equitable Life.

New York Paul Morton Danstable Life Assurance Society Navy Theodore Roosevelt Seymour Falnberg Morton Joseph Adlar Equitable The Europe Mr. Morton Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Santa Fe Railroad Roosevelt Equitable Life Assurance Society Pan- American Railway

Champ Clark Nominated Speaker by Democratic Caucus

In Washington on Thursday Champ Clark of Missouri was unanimously chosen by the Democratic members elect as the party's candidate for speaker of the Sixty second Congress. Oscar Underwood of Georgia was named chairman of the Ways and Means Committee with a list of appointees including Randall, Harrison, Brantley, James, Kitchen, Peters, Hull, Rainey, Shackleford, Dixon, Hughes, Palmer, and Hammond. The caucus assigned committee naming to Ways and Means, and Clark initially declined to appoint committees. Harmony marked the meeting as all selections were unanimous and all Ways and Means members were holdovers with no new appointees.

Washington Champ Clark Missouri House of Representatives Oscar Underwood Georgia New House Committee Randall Texas Harrison New York Brantley James Kentucky Kitchen North Carolina Peters Massachusetts Hull Tennessee Rainey Illinois Shackleford Dixon Indiana Hughes New Jersey Palmer Pennsylvania Hammond Minnesota Ways and Means Clark

Miners Leader Threatens AFL Break With Labor Federation

A resolution introduced at a United Mine Workers of America meeting in Columbus threatens to sever all ties with the American Federation of Labor if the AFL does not admit the Western Federation of Miners immediately. No action was taken. The UMWA remains the federation's largest subsidiary.

Columbus American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers of America Western Federation of Miners Mine Workers of America American Federation

Recall Bill Passes House in Seattle Recall Act Nears Signature

The recall nomination bill, enabling petition based candidate nominations in recall elections, passed the Washington House of Representatives on Thursday and awaits Governor Hayttt’s signature to enact as law.

Seattle Wash Chouse of Representatives Hay

Machinery Kills Oil Man in Beverly Plant

Marisetta Ohio businessman Van W. Welsh, a prominent oil man and capitalist, was killed Thursday after becoming entangled in machinery at the Beverly electric light plant. The incident underscores hazards in industrial settings and prompts investigation by local authorities.

Marisetta van W. Welsh Beng Beverly

Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promote Digestive Health

Branded as sugar coated granules, the product claims to regulate stomach, intestines, and bowels. Presented in candy like form, the advertisement emphasizes ease of use and the value of time, attributing a quote to Mason.

Dr. Pierce

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