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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1904

Page

3

Maggie Duncombe Plays Host To A Fateful Evening

In a grand drawing room Maggie Duncombe charms guests at the Cholmondeleys as romance brews between Archie and Maud while the Colonel, Mrs. Cholmondeley, and Annette watch with wary hope. A night of music, whispered plans, and deepening affection unfolds amid a storm of old loyalties and looming consequences.

Shi Iesia Dan Ronthe Poliwe Archie Cholmoudery Madam Maggis Lars Maggie Cod Mindie Anurnuys Archio Ernest Sle Deul Archer Anol Greta Wwe Dunistoally Baronet Anna Miss Maud Roditine Manin Rennty Wughine David Maud Margie Muggle Tinden Mami Mrs. Cholmondelys Mimma Miss Diacembe Skary Looney Miss Cholmondely Jeff Shere Iti Clapter Gayler Annette Mrs. Cholmondely Colonel Avehey Cholmondély Heye Dr Wroerington

Inacots Caliralists Ask Burial Question Amid Discoveries

The article notes researchers probing a burial question despite limited answers. It discusses bee anatomy and nervous systems, asserting that absence of a neurium does not prove lack of sensory input. It mentions grasshoppers, crickets, locusts, and other insects with nerve structures under wings and on body parts, citing shell-less snails and other species for comparison.

New Pighh Tale Sparks Odd River Debate

Fragmentary text shows garbled dialogue among characters Oy and Uri about eye safety and a pie test. Mentions Bent Rha, Advertisement, and a mysterious Wynnee agent. Overall, the piece reads like a surreal local note with unclear event.

Bandit Trio Hanged in Chicago Executions

Niedemeyer Marz and You Dinexe were hanged Friday in Chicago after confessing to multiple murders. The trio, described as bandits, were taken to the gallows in a grim ceremony with a somber crowd. Niedemeyer resisted briefly, died nine minutes after the trap fell, while Marx and Dinexe died swiftly after prayers at their sides. Police and State's Attorney aides link the men to numerous other crimes beyond the confirmed murders.

Chicago Morgues Niedemeyer Clergginna van Dine Sherif Barrett Ater Maurx Marx Nialemeyer

How 32 Men Died Aboard United States Warship

The diagram explains the Missouri explosion showing turret sections, breech, powder piles, hoists, and ignition paths. It notes how backdraft and flames reached the magazine, flooding it and saving the ship from total destruction. The illustration marks hoists, magazines, torpedo tube, and water barriers shaping the disaster’s outcome.

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Two Years' Strike by Glass Bottle Blowers in New Jersey

A remarkable labor struggle lasting two years arose between the Glass Bottle Blowers' Association and the George Jonag Glass Company at Monotola. The conflict is noted for its length and apparent absence of disorder, marking it as one of the most notable labor fights in the state and nation.

New Jersey United States Glass Bottle Blowers' Association George Jonag Glass Company Monotola Jonas Company Association

Violent crime gang pursues spree and arrests after

A group led by Nierlemeyer and including Van Dine and Marx carried out a Chicago rail yard robbery spree. They killed two workers, wounded several others, and escaped with 2257 dollars. Marx later murdered a detective, aiding their capture life imprisonment and fines followed. Authorities traced them to Indiana before surrender.

Nierlemeyer van Dine Chicago City Railway von Dino Niedemeier Marx Frank D. Stewart James B. Johnson William B Niedemeyer Roeski Quinn Indiana Vear Miller Ind Driscol Sheahan Chicago Mean Lake Shore John Bowen Hircheman Tolleston Ie Ian Trullet Oneillson Minty

Congress Sets Out Accomplishments and Budgets of 58th Session

The piece reviews actions of the Twenty-eighth Congress noting treaties with Cuba and Panoma, revenue and appropriation figures, and a mix of defenses, pensions, and public works. It highlights total appropriations around 781 million dollars, estimated revenues near 704 million, and a projected surplus of about 25 million. It mentions no major new public buildings, river and harbor bills, or broad pension expansions, while detailing debates over Chinese trade, Panama Canal governance, and labor policy. The report notes Democratic critiques of executive power and ongoing impeachment and anti-trust discussions, with focus on appropriations reductions and fiscal discipline.

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