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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1904
Page
3
Elgin readers learn of the famous 19th century Tangier kidnapping case involving Perdicaris, an American millionaire, and his companion seized by bandits. The incident near Tangier prompted calls for decisive action as foreign nationals face exiling threats.
A Wells Fargo express messenger on a California to New York route faced a sea lion escaping in transit near Kansas City. Two dogs chained to the beast attacked it, enabling the messenger to retreat to the rear as the animal charged. He then fired, driving the creature away while the train carried on with baggage piled at the back.
The standings show New York Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago leading the National and American Leagues with wins and losses listed. Reports cover work stoppages, ship collisions, desertions, and mining disputes affecting regional stability and industry labor.
Battered OCR reports a string of jumbled phrases about Japanese and Russian action, naval and land operations, and shifting fronts. It mentions New York connections, a $7000 breach, and a push to Ottawa for duties, plus vague notes on exploration from Port Adirah to the Black Hills.
The war in the East continues with Japanese forces pushing toward Pong Wu Chong after defeating Itusaitus at the Yalu, causing Russian retreats. Japanese landings occur on Tong pons Junnla and on Port Arthur’s coast, while Russian evacuations begin at Now Cling as Kuroki advances and the Czars’ army redeploys.
The Miyako, a Japanese dispatch boat, was blown up by an undiscovered mine in Kerr Bay near Fort Dalny, while clearing mines. Two sailors were killed, twenty two wounded, and twenty seven crewmen were rescued. Admiral Kaethoka's squadron had been sweeping the harbor when the explosion halted work for the day. News of the loss aroused sorrow in Tokyo.
The article describes Japanese forces capturing most of Manchuria south of Mukden, with Fort Arthur isolated and a possible advance toward Liao Yang to join General Kuroki. It notes Kuropatkin’s strengthened position, Russian redeployments, and rumors of a Baltic fleet voyage to the Far East. Details on the Miyako cruiser are included, with specs and armament.
The overwhelming Russian pursuit after victory at the Yalu forced Raashina to abandon Fengwangehong without resistance. Newehwang has been evacuated and Russia concedes Haleheng cannot be held. This marks Russia's first real defense setback with minimal gunfire.
A battlefield report from the Tihsin Yeu region notes 1,500 Russians killed or wounded as Japanese forces advance. Japanese occupy Hsin Yeu with unclear losses. Russian cavalry dispersion near Kwa-Tien-Sien and Cueh-Li-Chan. Rail lines near Itsewo cut, mail service disrupted, and communications maintained by casts.
Viceroy Alexleff refuses to receive more foreign war correspondents. It is admitted half a million men would be needed to hold southern Manchuria. Three thousand bandits camp outside Newechwang ready to loot. The Chinese threat factors into the elevation which may bring Europatkin to evacuate Liaoyang. New Japanese guns are said to be highly effective. Liaoyang likely to be the next battle site between Russian and Japanese forces unless retreat northward to Mukden. Russian authorities are largely in the dark about enemy actions outside newspapers and Japanese reports.
The Japanese cruiser Yoshino sank after colliding with a foe during a Fort Arthur sortie on May 1, with only ninety crew saved. The battleship Tatsuse struck a Russian mine the same day. The Yoshino displacement 4150 tons, length 250 feet, speed 23 knots. Tatsuse displacement about 10,000 tons, speed 21 knots. Reports say Japanese naval losses shake tsars and spark strong reaction in Moscow. Local notices also discuss laundry workers and home-reservation schemes in Brooklyn, highlighting everyday life amid wartime news.
Chicago voters backed municipal ownership by a margin of 70 000 yet the city lacks funds to buy and the traction firms resist sale. The total street railway trackage tops 1 000 miles with about 48 000 workers. value estimates run around 100 million and more, but bonds and state approval stand in the way.
Mrs. Saphik Rick of Brownstown Tad receives a widow pension covering the period between husbands. The article notes her seven marriages and repeated widow pensions after each Civil War veteran husband dies, highlighting a record as a pension getter and ongoing eligibility with each new marriage.
Russia plans an elaborate display at the St Louis exposition though a prior war with Japan prompted reconsideration. Officials had reserved space in the Varied Industries Palace and signaled a possible display after government decisions shifted.
Report to the South Carolina General Assembly shows 2741 murder cases tried since 1885 by circuit solicitors. In five years, 102 verdicts were not guilty, with last year’s state murder total at 224 and 103 convictions. many sentences judged inadequate.
Ohio notary Salmovilla O. May 2 publishes a letter by John W Manning praising Dodd's Kidney Pills. He describes severe kidney trouble a year ago and relief after using two boxes, reporting steady benefit and recommending the medicine to others.
A village beekeeper stored 100 pounds of honey in an attic led to a dramatic response from his colonies as they moved the honey to new boxes. When the farmer returned for orders he found the attic emptied but the honey had returned to its rightful keepers. New England Homestead.
In a fragmented dialogue two boys discuss a skeleton. The older claims ignorance while the younger asserts the joke meaning bones with the people of. The line reflects a playful, rustic humor from an old Pathinder snippet.
A Massachusetts housekeeper recites a curious tale about Grape-Nuts as both food and medicine. She claims the King of Raphind and the German Emperor eat it, praising its health benefits and versatility in dishes from cereals to puddings, with a note from Vestun Co Michigan touting sharper nerves and endurance after ten days of use.
A fragmented reminiscence mixes strolls in the woods with scanty barbershop chatter. It recalls Libby’s meat products, sandwich fixes, and a barber’s changing shops as patrons chase familiar service across many establishments.
An old commerce styled ad touts Catarrh cure products with claims of internal remedies and purification. It promotes Druggists selling Cheney and Co. preparations, praising “the perfect combination of three ingredients” and offering Vallée Lawily Pills as top medicine, paired with romantic encounter snippets and unrelated personal chatter.
Miss Poote explains why people should visit the Exposition after dark as Allen's Footage provides more wonder than daytime. Mr Easy humorously consoles with a pledge while the crowd quotes Colton on readiness. Footnote hints at five mates and a bottle of remedies, dated Wakita Okla April 17 1901.
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