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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

Page

3

King's Life Sought by Anarchists Plotting Against Italian King

A plot by European anarchists to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy was uncovered in time. Extra guards guard the palace while Swiss and Italian secret services intensify inspections at frontier stations as detectives pursue conspirators aiming to disrupt the upcoming international anarchist congress in Amsterdam.

Mnarchivle Victor Mmmanuel Italy Rome Tayo Froner Royal Palace Amsterdam

Convicts Life Insurance Man Guilty in Larceny Case

In Minneapolis, W. I. Bechtel former Northwestern Life Insurance president was found guilty of grand larceny in the first degree. Jury verdict ties Bechtel to a fraudulent salary swap with Fred Sackett former treasurer. Trial links graft to Bechtel and Sackett with ongoing cases against Albert Dearth and Fred Sackett. Dr Jacob Force remains imprisoned for related graft involvement.

Northwestern Northwestern Life Insurance Minneapolis W. I. Bechtel Fred Sackett Ta Ying Bechtel Jacob Force Dn Oy Stillewater Fred Backett Albert Dearth

Honker Shot and Killed in Kinsman Ohio Case

George W. Berrill cashier of the King Sono National Bank and a prominent Kinsman citizen was shot and killed by Alfred Kinsman, brother of State Senator Thomas Kingman. Berrill had served as Rhinaman's guardian in land matters, and trouble over the guardianship is suspected.

Honker George W. Berrill Kingsono National Bank Kinsman Ohio Alfred Kinsman Thomas Kingman Berrill Rhinaman

No Telegraph Strike Reached After Union-Telegraph Talks

Following a visit by Charles P. Neill, commissioner of Intel, the Western Union Telegraph Company and fta operator reached an agreement in New York and there will be no strike.

Charles P. Neill Intel Western Union Telegraph Company Fta New York

Roosevelt declares public lands for settlers at Denver

President Roosevelt warned at the Denver convention that government lands are intended for settlers, not for timber, cattle, or mining magnates, urging a fair use policy and national policy changes.

Roosevelt Denver

Bronx brewer’s wife found guilty in servant’s death

In a southern theater of unrest, troops clashed with wine growers, several killed and many wounded as mobs besieged three cities. Amid the turmoil, Mrs. Emon Kaufman, wife of a Bronx Falls brewer, was found guilty of first degree manslaughter for killing her servant.

Trance Geera Persona Kaufmann Emon Kaufman Bronx Falls Brewer

Andes Tornado Destroys Chilean Copper Mine

A tornado from the Andes wrecked the copper mine at EB Teo Gente in Chile, killing five workers and wounding others. In Ohio, Frank Earl was found guilty of first degree murder with no mercy, and sentenced to the electric chair for the killing of William B. Legg in Sidney.

Andes EB ‘Teo‘Gente Chile Frank Earl William B. Legg Sidney Ohio Minnesota Nampton Franklin P. Holcomb Newcastle Del Henry Clay Muffin, Jr. Jackson Herbert L. Holden Portage Wis Lowey Walter C. Ulrich Milwaukee Philip H. Feld Denver Colo William H. Stevenson Newberne N.C

Ireland in Crisis as Sinn Fein Grows and Land Strife Expands

Facing famine conditions and widespread unrest, Irish tenants declare unwillingness to support landlords amid mass grazing land seizures. Sinn Fein calls for independent Ireland and Gaelic revival while mobs maim grazing cattle and landlords are assaulted. police and courts struggle to curb raids as compulsory land purchases gain traction.

Cashal Moycarkey Tipperary Trelind Ireland Slon Fein Kings Galway

Young Generals of the U S Army Through 1929

In 1908 there will be fourteen of the younger set of the United States army holding the title of general they will slowly ebb out until 1929 when Gen Fred M Venston will be the only one remaining.

United States Army Fred M. Venston

Kansas Wallitw Field Workers Call for Harvest Help

The free employment bureau of Kansas issued a call for 10 578 men and 3 400 teams from outside the state to aid in harvesting the grain crop. Harvest hand rate of 1 cent per mile applies from bureau locations. Isaac Greenbaum was killed and his wife and daughter seriously injured in a Philadelphia fire. J J Reynolds a Begro has been arrested on arson charges.

Kansas Free Employment Bureau of Isaac Greenbaum Philadelphia J. J. Reynolds

Secretary Wilson Identifies Letter in Cotton Reports Case

Secretary Wilwonow Stand, The principal witness in the Edwin Golmes case with Fred Peckham and Moses Haas of New York on conspiracy charges related to advance cotton reports, testified he wrote a letter to the President denying the leak. He admitted another part was written by Tohnes, with his addition. Defense attorney noted press charges accusing the Secretary of personal responsibility for the disclosure.

Wilwonow Edwin $. Golmes Frederick Peckham Moses Haas New York Agriculture Wilson Tohnes Wilson

Kansas Supreme Court Ousts Brewing Association Statewide

The Kansas Supreme Court grants judgment ousting the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association from the state. Receivers remain in office to execute the judgment. property may be used to cover costs, not confiscated. The ruling may apply to all brewing companies with agencies and warehouses in Kansas, with proceedings already started.

Breve Kanaan Kansas Supreme Court Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association

Bank Deposits Called In To Return Public Funds

The Treasury orders the return by July 10 of eighty million dollars in public deposits held by national banks since September 27, 1906. The move aims to stabilize the money market. Robert A. Marmion, retired U S N director, dies at Washington emergency hospital from a stroke suffered while walking near the treasury days earlier.

Treasury Department

Dissolution of the Duma Sparks Russian Crisis

An imperial edict dissolves the Duma and moves to elect a successor on Nov. 14. Troops fill St. Petersburg as the government tightens control, while critics warn of a coming general uprising and a shift to a new electoral law favoring educated classes. Aimed at curbing treason, the action follows clashes over radical reforms and suppression of the press.

Rusia Stolypin Nicholag Duma Czar Dumn Ukase Dracheffsk St. Petersburg Ine Gjsy Social Democrats London Cuar Cammp Wiren Sevastopol

Flag Day Message on the Meaning of Old Glory

A historical reflection on the birth of the American flag, its design origins, and the meaning it holds for democracy and liberty. The author urges telling children about the flag and inspiring patriotism in readers as a citizen duty.

Iberty Freedom Congress Fiag Day Association Noote Cambridge Mass George Washington Aleady Washington United States Union

Morse Consolidation Merchants New Coastwise Lines Plan

Consolidated Steamship Company stock exchange for six old coastwise lines completes Morse plan forming a Maine capitalized new firm at 00 000 000. Hudson Navigation Company remains separate. Interstate Commerce Commission hears plea to cut Pullman sleeping car fares, George S. Loftus alleges excessive rates. Pennsylvania Railroad aims to enforce 2 cent fare law. readings show abolish concession, none, court rulings pending. Supreme Court upholds Interstate Commerce Commission power by sustaining commission over Georgia lumber rate dispute to the Ohio river.

Consolidated Steamship Company Charles W. Morse Maine Morse Hudson Navigation Company Pullmay Company Imade Interstate Commerce Pennsylvania Reading Baer Buer United States Supreme Court Georgia Southern ‘Railroad Interstate’ Commerce Commission Ohio River

Nervous Collapse Warning Promises Relief With Pink Pills

A span of symptoms signals nervous breakdown warnings such as pallor shortness of breath heat waves poor digestion and heart irregularities. An ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore impure blood boosting nerves and cite Mrs EB Brodlay of Rochester NY who recovered after two doctors failed and credit the pills with complete cure.

Norves Williams EB. O. Brodlay Parsella Avenue Rochester N. Y Dr. Williams T. Joon

Women Vote In New Zealand Election Insight

An excerpt notes New Zealand women vote in large percentages, aiding reform efforts. The writer observes public life as virtuous, admires lawfulness, yet highlights a conservatism on home rights. Seddon credits women voters for social legislation while facing debate over their domestic rights.

New Zealand Seddon Womsmn Dremler Seddon

Me Had Enough Note Narrows to Mail Delivery Complaint

A Philadelphia Press fragment recalls a postal clerk noting a complaint that mail isn’t delivered regularly. The caller’s name is given as Viade voledoweschowski, prompting mock disbelief at the unusual name.

Liclet Viade Voledoweschowski Philadelphia Press

Westward Man Who Went to Grow Up a Country

A Washington Star quote contrasts two men who went west. One claims to grow up with the country. the other, prosperous and serene, says he went west to show the country how to grow up properly.

Washington Star

Doctor's Food Talk Endorses Grape-Nuts As Vital Nutrition

A doctor extols proper food choice as central to health and happiness and champions Grape-Nuts as highly nourishing. Four heaping tablespoons supply the cereal portion of a meal, with readers told it sustains between meals and enhances life. The ad notes Grape-Nuts suits babes to adults, is ready cooked, and versatile in cold or hot preparations. It also references the book There’s a Reason.

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