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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1905

Page

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River Destroys Tome New Mexico Town In Flood

Rio Grande swollen by heavy rains floods Tome and nearby villages south of Albuquerque. Residents flee as river rises ten feet per day, inundating low ground and forcing families into improvised shelters. Other towns face similar peril as floodwaters advance through the region.

Rio Grande River Hulme Hecomes South Bend Rio Grande New Mexico Stary Tome Albuquerque

Red Austin Davis Convicted For Mishawake Fraud Case

South Bend jury convicts Patrick H. Davis known as Red Austin alias Thomas Edward Clark of defrauding Henry Crofoot of Mishawake of 5000 dollars. Davis, long accused of swindling victims across sites, is sentenced to prison for 2 to 14 years after evidence showed friends helped Crofoot flee to avoid testimony. Letters containing threats to Crofoot were read in court.

Red Austin Civen South Bend Patrick HH. Davis Wsing Thoma Edward Clark Jadeo Ind St. Toseph Henry Crofont Crofont Hubbard Field

Sulside Follows Murder Mystery in Savanna Case

In Savanna I, the murder of Daniel Berry is linked to his own Wol who fired the fatal shot. The bullet killed Rothwell Pulford, Savanna’s wealthiest citizen, tying his name to the Berry assassination.

Sulside Savanna Daniel 8 Berry Rothwell Pulford Nime

South Gets Encampment of Uniformed Knights

The supreme assembly of the Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias chose New Orleans for the next national encampment in September. Commands in Madison urged anti lobbying practices as Gov Ha Follette pressed a bill to make such activity a penal offense. Reports include Herrick renominated in Ohio by acclamation, a deadly crash near Baltimore with 1 dead and 35 injured, and other brief items on officials and local events.

South Supreme Assembly Knights of Pythias Indianapolisy Uniformed Bank New Orleans Ha Follette Assembly Madison Wis Lothyiste Herrick Ohio Regatitican Dunn

Strikes devastate Chicago as teamsters wage wide clash

The Chicago teamsters strike, tied to garment workers turmoil, caused massive losses to city and county government, with nine deaths and about 800 injuries. Montgomery Ward & Co faced walkouts, nonunion hiring, and court injunctions as 2,800 to 2,500 drivers joined separate actions. Police and militia threats rose. losses to wholesale, railroad, and strike funds topped millions, while officials pursued arbitration and peace efforts.

Teamatore Teamsters Ina Chicago Marfths Wholesale ‘Tailors’ Association Montgomery Ward & Co Garment Piacework Olivey Teamsters Express C. P. Shen Jaws of Weat Virginia Garment Workersr Shea Employers’ Association Cook County Grand Jury Denean Cherrif Barrett Woosevelt

Russia's Last Eastern Stronghold at Vladivostok

Vladivostok, the sole Russian stronghold in the far East, sits on a peninsula between Ussuri and Amur bays and is the terminus of the Trans-Iberian Railway. Fortifications expand outward, stockpiles of food and munitions grow, coal reserves are vast, the harbor mined up to seven miles with electric links, and reports claim submarines may be present, including possibly four in the harbor.

Vladivostok Russia Far East Sea of Japan Ussuri Bay Amur Bay Vlndivostok

Naval struggle looming in far east as fleets move

The world awaits a naval clash as Rojestvensky's fleet travels from Indo China toward potential battle near Formosa. Japanese forces push toward Mukden while Oyama reshapes plans with 80,000 troops and 400,000 poised for行动. outcome hinges on sea control and decisive land battles.

New Sik Country Planting Million Mulberry Trees in Argentina

Over two years about 5,000,000 mulberry trees have been planted in Argentina, now totalling around 10,000,100. The text suggests raw silk production could become a significant future industry for the country.

Argentina

Deadly Automobile Toll Across Cities

The record shows 02 fatalities and 708 injuries from auto accidents in and around New York on January 1. Similar deadly incidents occur nationwide with four deaths in Philadelphia, five in Chicago, and three in Pittsburgh over the same period. The piece warns the American automobile menace surpasses other dangers and urges caution.

Sinea New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg India

Emperor of Korea Visit Plan Draws Alarm in Tokyo

Russia warns the United States that a Japanese plan to bring the Korean Emperor to Tokyo hides a plot to keep the Emperor in Japan and crown a ruler loyal to Japan, effectively making Korea a Japanese possession. A Tokyo palace is alleged for the Korean Emperor, while the Japanese envoy in Washington denies any detention plan.

Russia United States Korea Tokio Japan Yokio Washington

Center 18 Moving East Population Shift Seen in US

Census experts suggest the center of population may be drifting eastward after years of westward movement. May and June censuses in about a dozen states will refine the 1900 location near Columbus, Indiana, with Washington’s growth cited as offsetting gains in the East. The piece notes historical westward shifts since 1700 and cites eastern expansion plus a possible reversal by decade’s end. In Philadelphia, crowds gathered at Hicks and Morris streets hoping to glimpse the Virgin Mary apparition, restrained by police. Radward Gottschalk faces execution for murder and robbery, with a scheduled hanging in August.

Census Bureau United States Republic Columbus Ind Atlantic Seaboard Washington Baltimore Hicks and Morris Streets Philadelphia Chovas Morris

Farm labor debate favors shorter workdays for efficiency

Farm and Home writes that paying farm workers by the task may yield more in ten hours than longer slower days. Shorter days could attract help, while New York bricklayers earn 70 cents an hour for eight hours plus overtime. The piece urges more use of inexpensive machinery and revised plans to minimize live-in help costs.

New York City Farin

Dodd's Kidney Pills Cured Longstanding Rheumatism

In Piney Mata Tenn May 29 record, a local man credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing a 6 year rheumatism in two days. The notice cites the pill as cleansing uric acid and restoring kidney health. It also discusses poultry breeding advice and cautions against prize-focused fowl breeding over utility.

Piney Mata Tenn Speonl Histon Rheuimnatiem Dodd Mr. Milton Ns Pati

Worth Remembering on Baking Powder Ingredients and Health

A historical note explains three baking powder bases Mineral-Acid or Alum Bone-Acid or Phosphate and Cream of Tartar from grapes. It details sources prices 2 cents, 20 30 cents, and 40 50 cents per pound and argues Cream of Tartar is the pure, safest choice for health. A street scene interruption follows about trusts and a cleaner business.

U.S. Patent Office

What They Object to Female Lawyers and Congresswomen

A fragmented opinion piece questions objections to women in law and politics and ponders why women could not be lawyers, legislators, or senators while noting resistance to male and female roles. The text contrasts traditional views with emerging possibilities for women in public life.

Trade and weather dampen but shipments improve in late summer

A Bradstreet commentary notes protracted labor strife in Chicago and poor weather hindering distribution yet deliveries rise and delayed freight decreases. It cites strong western rail performance, farming activity, and seasonal sales, while grain and cotton prices get a bullish nudge from clearer skies. Trade reports show variable failures and export figures across Wheat and Corn, with year-to-year comparisons highlighting market volatility and cautious optimism for late summer and fall trade.

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Historic Midwestern Market Price Rundown Snapshot

Chicago cattle and sheep prime ranges from four to forty dollars, with corn at No. 2 white 60c to 82c and oats around 0c to 20c. Other cities list cattle, hogs, and wheat tiers, reflecting wide regional quotes and mixed quality grades across Indianapolis, St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, Cincinnati, and New York markets.

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Smallpox Breaks Out Among Prisoners at Bol Ndayelurg

Reports indicate a smallpox outbreak among inmates at Bol Ndayelurg prison. Authorities quarantine affected sections and initiate vaccination and safety measures while monitoring health workers and patients for spread.

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