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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1913

Page

6

Bryan Seen as Likely Secretary of State in Wilson Cabinet

Washington reports show Democrats in Congress believe William Jennings Bryan will become secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson. He may accept the post, or opt to remain independent, while Wilson plans aggressive reforms and conflicts with conservative Democrats. The attorney general pick looms as key to party direction, with Progres sives fearing factional splits over tariffs and Philippine independence.

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Assessors Throughout the State Formulate Property Valuation Plan

Iowa official action aims to require real estate and farm properties be assessed at full cash value. Governor Clarke and board members consider enforcing the rule after many counties valuing farms at 40 to 55 percent of true worth. Legislative items discuss taxation changes, daylight saloon rules, convict labor on highways, and Iowa building plans for Panama Exposition.

Trek Clarke Brown Allen Iowa Board of Renew Davison Auiditor Audubon County Spauldhigz Grinnell Ile Ponda Seta Charles A. Thomas Thomas Chicago St. Louis California State Board of Education Ames Amen

Oldest City in the World Athens Hails Konia Teonlum

Archaeology expert Sir William Ramsay calls Teonlum Konia the oldest city, noting its rich history in Asia Minor. The article recalls Konia’s legendary origins, flood lore, Nannakos era, and later Seljuk and Roum era splendor with palaces mosques and mausolea.

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COLLIE FINDS LOST GIRL IN BROOKLYN SEARCH

A five year old girl Helen Mossien vanished from Flatbush as half the neighborhood, with police, searched all day. The family dog Gypsy led a 13 year old brother Harold Mossien to the girl. The reunion occurred after nightfall when Helen clung to Gypsy in relief.

New York Flatbush Helen Mossien Edward Mossien Brooklyn Gypsy Helen Mareth Harold Shu

Governor Hlease Threatens to Empty Prisons

Columbia reports Governor Hlease warned he would empty the nine prisons if the legislature fails to pass reform of the penal system following a controversial constitution utterance at the governors convention.

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Fugitive Captured After Toy Pistol Threat in Pittsburg

Willi Davis, described as a Negro youth, escaped two policemen before being captured by 18 year old newsboy John S. Miller. Miller used a toy pistol to threaten the fugitive, aiding in the arrest.

Pittsburg Willi Davis Jer John S. Miller

Strop Made of Human Skin

A razor strop of human skin was crafted by HW for the wife of a physician named Bibiana, with the tanner identified as lfrweh hers. The fragmentary OCR suggests a domestic or workshop context for this macabre item.

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Barometer of Post Office Shows Western Canada Growth

Migrants flood western prairie towns as 1912 posts reveal heavy Christmas workload. Winnipeg adds forty staff and special mall trains while immigration soars with new settlements. Government notes extensive railway town development, bridges, roads, policing, and land offers fueling arrivals near 400000 in 1912 with half from the United States.

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Cardinal Gibbons Prank In Baltimore Convention

In Baltimore last summer during the Democratic convention two Ohio guards, Bolan and Dowling, whispered about touching Cardinal Gibbons as he passed. Bolan asked which pocket held the pope, Dowling answered with an innocent air, adding a sly retort from a Popular Magazine parody.

Baltimore John Bolan Yoledo Jonepl Powing Dayton Holan Cardinal Gibbons Bolan Joe Dowling

Twelve Personas at Dinner Prompt Light Banter

A playful exchange plays on the idea of adding more diners to a table. One quip suggests a potential thirteenth guest might spoil the appetite, sparking a lighthearted moment about social seating and humor.

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