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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
3
A Toronto era report says a Canadian flag was torn from London city hall and trampled after an Ontario demonstration by American visitors from Michigan and Port Huron. The incident followed shouted insults and unrest at a hotel gathering.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory demand immediate admission as one state in equal footing with existing states. A statehood convention in Oklahoma City declares a constituent population of about a million and a half Americans backing union and independence for a single state.
Chicago Tribune reports widespread graft across two thirds of states. Regulators, governors, and politicians face investigations as fraud and bribery scandals emerge in California, New York, Philadelphia, and New Orleans. Prominent citizens are shamed, and several Senators and Congressmen face trials amid calls for justice and reform.
The article extols agriculture and manufacturing, noting annual output near 16 billion dollars for goods and 8 billion for raw materials. It highlights a long-term shift from farmer to factory worker, with 6 million employed and wages rising, as industry expands beyond farming dominance.
Edward Holmes, associate statistician of the Agricultural Department, was dismissed by Secretary Wilson after an investigation into leaks to cotton brokers. The report states Holmes reportedly received about 80 000 dollars from New York brokers for advance information affecting the cotton market.
George M. Conant and Herbert Conant of the Conant Stubber Company of Doston file a voluntary bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 186,312 with 17,250 secured. The piece mentions fragmented local incidents including a cerebrol hemorrhage in Red Rock Minnesota, a Methodist Episcopal church incident, and a Philadelphia raid across twenty square miles with 2180 arrests.
A historic dispatch reports Japan occupying Sakhalin following Manchurian conflict, signaling deliberate military action. Tokyo deployed two battleships seven cruisers thirty-six torpedo boats and transports to land troops near Meree, while Russian forces burned coastal defenses and government buildings at Koryakovsk before retreat.
Mutineers aboard the Russian battleship Kalaz Potemining surrender to Romanian authorities after mutiny aboard and a pledge not to be handed to Russia. About 750 crew members will be conveyed to a frontier of their choosing and freed, while tensions rise over weapon seizures and extradition. The Romanian response faces Russian protests over deserter status and charges.
The article discusses a sentimental Japanese demand for the Kurile Islands to remain part of Japan, arguing that possession would aid explanations to the Japanese public during peace negotiations. It also suggests leveraging this claim to influence indemnity demands and deter future aggression as a punitive example to the world.
Former Judge Belden P. Spencer named receiver for the People's United States Bank of St Louis after a fraud order by postal authorities. Spencer to oversee assets including about 1.5 million dollars in cash across cities, 75 thousand in government bonds, and securities from University Heights and Lewis Publishing, with capital stock of 2.5 million dollars. The bank had been cited for irregular solicitations and deposits prior to the action.
The Flock Island and the St Louis and Ben Francisco railway companies near completion of plans for a new wateraxe ware at Kacene City. The project aims to build a major facility of its kind, promising significant impact on the region and industry.
More than 100 divorce decrees granted during a period in Denver face questions as Colorado Supreme Court voids the Hush amendment. Judge Johnson and other Democratic officers are affected, with concerns about legitimacy of children born after decrees. Legal chaos and funding disputes plague the state’s political fallout.
A garbled reminiscence notes births and rates in New York City with references to the health department, reporting 2 014 births during the period and a comparison to previous decades. It contrasts past lower birth rates with current higher figures and hints at nationwide urban differences.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a cryptic note with few clear facts. The text lacks identifiable people places organizations dates or events to establish a factual news item or summary.
A garbled OCR fragment references congratulations and a vague notion of celebration. Specific names, dates, or places are not discernible, leaving only a general mood of praise without clear context or identifiable subjects.
A Moravia Ohio reader reports relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills for long running kidney disease and diabetes symptoms. The note claims illness lasted four years, two doctors offered no help, but the pills cured pain and symptoms from Bright's disease and rheumatism.
A testimonial from Lillie Chase Walker of Woodfords Me describes two years of a daughter's skin ailment starting at eighteen months. After trying many doctors with no success, she credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with a complete cure, without scar or blemish.
Allen B Olmsted of Le Roy New York battles rivals over the Foot-Ease trademark. The court granted an injunction and costs, stopping competitors from using the boot polish name or similar outward form. Olmsted’s victory applauded as a stand against unfair competition and copying in advertising.
Mrs Jagesby recounts a late evening after a business engagement kept him at the office. The next morning she mentions his hat and a rack, noting the scene as she recalls their exchange about his whereabouts and duties.
An old medical ad claims most infant troubles arise from disordered stomach or bowels. It touts Dr Caldwell’s Lyrip Pepsin as a quick cure with few doses, claiming it digests curds, sweetens breath, reduces fever, relieves pain and teething, and is harmless to mother or child. Sold by druggists at 60 cents or $1.00 with money-back guarantee.
A garbled text fragment references foot ailments such as sores calluses and aches. It hints at remedies like tea baths and nail care but remains unclear about the exact cure or source. The fragment mentions breathing, nails, and healing without coherent context.
A garbled fragment mentions women and marriage, a reference to Plio’s Cure for Consumption, and a line about enjoying Tacitus. The misspelled text cites Wakila Okla and April, with suggestions of social expectations and health remedies, but concrete facts or events are unclear.
A condensed pane shows strong activity in packing and livestock receipts at 284000 head, up from 245181 year earlier. Bank clearings reach 178,201,450, up 8.2 percent from 1904, while cotton advances stimulate Southern trade sentiment though yields are lower. leather prices hit highs and footwear demand remains steady amid high material costs.
Market listings from Chicago and major cities show cattle hogs and sheep with varied ranges from prime to common. Wheat No 2 bids range 81 to 94 cents with corn No 2 around 57 to 88 cents. Butter creamery at 18 to 20 cents per pound. Overall, prices reflect regional trading and seasonality.
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