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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

3

Five Nations Unite in Alliance Against United States

Argentina Renzi Chile Bolivia and Ecuador form offensive defensive pact against United States amid South American fears of US grip on Isthmus and Caribbean. New Orleans reporters note alliance completed by November and discuss implications on Panama revolution and regional independence movements.

Secur United States San Vonten- Wrates South America Tthamma Panama Gelaya Nicaragua Argentina Hunzi Chili Lator Bolivia Evnador

Roosevelt proposes service pension plan for soldiers over 62

President Roosevelt unveils a service pension plan to cover soldiers over 62, with pensions set by an Interior Department order. Estimated first year cost ranges from 15 to 20 million dollars, program to begin April 13.

Rooseveltins Congress Ware Hitchcock Secretary of the Interior

Incendiary Suspect Tied to Juror in Chicago Trial

A juror in a Chicago bond case, George Cayer, narrowly escaped arson at his Loomis Street home after an incendiary threat letter warned of dynamite. Neighbors and police report evidence of arson, while other headlines note alleged mail robbery by Edward Kerlin and a missing woman found in a Brown County well.

George Cayer Chicago Cartarn Bonds Mr. Cayer Loomis Street Iatrick Leonard Chicago Edward Kerlinik Aiter Narest Ile State Street Kerlin Way Ortaler Joliel

Six Weeks of Strife in the Oriental War

A desultory six week period in the Oriental war sees Japanese offensives and Russian defensive efforts. The Japanese fleet under Admiral Urfu attacks Vladivostok and Itus Shan forts, which may lack ammunition. Port Arthur bombardments continue with losses, including civilians. A clash between Russian torpedo boats and Japanese destroyers in Lao Wai Shan leaves ships sunk on both sides. Russians display notable resilience but yield to superior Japanese forces. gunnery favors Japan.

Orlenta Urtu Vladivostok Itusshan Port Arthur Danny Fotlila Wile Shan Strait Togo Josser Cpt Shekiro Asif

Types of Japanese Warships in Port Arthur Fight

Russia and Japan each lose a vessel in a fierce clash off Port Arthur as Admiral Mourakoff shifts tactics. A Russian torpedo boat destroyer and a Japanese torpedo boat are sunk while torpedo flotilla actions mark a new sea engagement approach.

Russia Japan Port Arthur Admalrne Marakoff Mourakoff AUM Makayoff Hervigan Larbor Russium

Global tensions rise as Asia and Europe edge toward conflict

Wainwright at Surtuage maneuvers amid uncertain risks while Jingsin tightens angles on the Yalu and nations prepare for possible front advances. China’s stance hardens and Europe watches as Roosevelt issues orders to avoid provocative action by government workers, signaling a fragile, tense international climate.

Wainwright Surtuage Jingsin Nut Ituaske Chilua Aquiehurkin Lussia Brenis Jooxe Europe Tisai Hax China Oosevelt Lins

Russia Warns China to Keep Soldiers Subservient

Russia warns China not to deploy troops beyond the Great Wall and to curb Chinese officers backing Ma Tsung Yu and Yuan Shikai forces. It says neutrality will be breached if Chinese bandit interference hits railroads and telegraph lines. The viceroy Yuav-Shi-Kai’s troops began under Li Hung Chang, placing them under provincial control. A St Petersberg paper notes Japan losing support but still banking on China, fearing European intervention.

Yuan-Shi-Kai Ma Muat Russia China Great Wall Yuav-Shi-Kai Chee- Lee

War News In Brief From Global Fronts Of Conflict

A battered rundown of naval actions and diplomacy shows Admiral Gimlet inspecting slips at vonwtadt and Admiral Kamininen scanning Vindivestok for warships after bombarding a city. Reports say Russia may withdraw from Newehwang as Japanese guns dominate Port Arthur forts and Britain and America protest sinking a junk. Dispatches note massing forces and global merchant vessels released for repatriation.

Admiral Gimlet Vonwtadt Bubli Commission George Teytman Tapert Tussia Dingying London Wilbury Mussia Ftw Lawling Kamininen Vindivestok London Port Arthur Seu Newehwang

Russians Face Famine At Port Arthur Withdrawals

Reported shortages of provisions force withdrawal of many Russian troops from Port Arthur to Harbin and Kirin. Recruits are said to be demoralized by starvation and harsh treatment as losses on the Yalu rise. British press notes defenseless Amur river and predicts Japanese river action. Explosives prepared in Daly for occupation. Japanese steamer Shinshin Maru wrecked off Chomulpo.

Port Arthur Harbir Kirin Newduyang Yalu London Btandard Amu Russain Li Re Daly

Confessions Unfold as Chicago Gang Crimes Emerge

Memibera of Chilcago and others confess to long unsolved murders in a Chicago context. Peter Niedemeier admits killing twenty three men tied to a Northweston express robbery four years ago near DeKalb. Gustav Mors says eight murders and claims two confederates are dead. Marx claims involvement in the tower dynamite plot that destroyed the safe with eight thousand dollars recovered, while nine thousand plus was lost or destroyed.

Memibera Chilcago Cor Barn Gans Theif Cruica Che Chienga Bart Con Yieind Wentercel Peter Niedemeyer Gustav Mors Marx Over Wr DeKa'h Tistory Ching Mors Aiys Nuries Mars Chinornin Chicago Omaha John DB. Tobinson Bornia Quinn Bie

Big Price for Health Sanitation of Panama Canal Route

The House committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce heard Prof. William H. Burr discuss Panama canal route sanitation. The Isthmian Canal Commission deemed the project highly important, noting water works, a ReWerngs system for Panama and Colon, and drainage of surrounding districts would be built at a cost of 82,000,000.

Panama Canal William H. Burr Isthmian Canal Commission Panama Colon

Isthmus canal debate on health, cost, and excavations

The discussion centered on sanitation co operation with police and public health in the Isthmus. Estimates put completion at eight to nine years with costs near 2 million dollars. Prof Burr cited inquiry into deaths and excavation figures by British contractors, noting about 7,000,000 yards dug, two thirds useful, leaving 1,000,000,000 cubic yards to excavate.

Hepburn Prat Bungalé Fle Burr

Roosevelt Ticket Dominates St Joseph Primaries

Reports from St Joseph Missouri indicate a large Roosevelt victory in the primaries. A West Virginia candidate withdrew from the U S Senate race. Republican and Arizona conventions set dates and stance on Roosevelt. Maryland Senate advances a constitutional spending amendment affecting suffrage and term limits.

Roosevelt St. Joseph TL. Cahdyell West Virginia United States Tihien Labor Party Kunze City Bloomingcon Bullouit Adtal Stevenson Parker Heittst Chapman Ole Senate Ani Republican State Central Committee Sioux Walls Tucson Tte Chicago Altopted You Torus Maryland

Trade Review Shows Variable Conditions in Kenyan Goods Market

A Chicago trade review notes mixed conditions with rising demand for certain goods and softer prices in staples. It highlights stronger shipping to western points, increased dry goods activity, and improved iron and steel needs while textile mills face curtailment. Live stock receipts drop versus last year, and overall spring trade outlook improves though fuel movement and transport bottlenecks restrain progress.

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Oddly Spelled Commodity Prices Across Markets

A garbled list of prices for grains and livestock from multiple markets. includes wheat No. 2 values around 1.00 to 1.04, corn No. 2 and rye No. 2 quotes, oats, butter and creamery figures, sheep and hog prices, and various regional exchanges such as Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Detroit, and New York Cattle.

Timothy Ste. Cincinnaum Crede Milwaukee Northern Chuice Shipping New York

Unclear historic note on officials and transport changes

Fragmentary report notes a removal of William M. Wretony linked to a Mexico event, mentions an International Camping organization and American offices in a city named Hitele inson, and references the Missouri Legislature. It also cites rail workers on the St Louis and San Francisco route adjustments and an unspecified percent increase.

Linca William M. Wretony Pasemisivr Mexico Elingus Iarvester WE Minerica Hiteleinson Kabsas Obi Pais Eo. Milupl J. Biryomty Tt. Cartieni St. Lewis Buu Francisco

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