06 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
1
Bernice Bardine, a young Austin woman under 20, cornered the Colorado valley pecan crop by leasing forests and negotiating sales to buyers at 7 1 2 cents per pound. Her operations cover many groves, with one lease yielding about 880 pounds and a potential profit near 5000 dollars from a single deal.
A fire swept St Pierre Miquelon causing an estimated 500000 in losses. The governor s house government buildings court house ministry building cathedral presbytery schools and other structures were destroyed. There were no deaths or injuries reported though the blaze spread rapidly due to limited water supply and weak firefighting.
Prof Jeremiah Jenks of Cornell reports to the War Department after studying English Dutch and French dependencies in the Orient. The book covers currency labor taxation and peace regulations and advocates self government progress yet notes little self rule in the region. He recommends allowing Chinese labor under three year contracts in the Philippines if employers hire locally.
Washington reports 2370 presidential postmasters appointed in the last year, the highest in postal history, driven by commission expirations and promotions. Total postmaster appointments reached 16370, with 3038 new offices and 4059 continued, amid rural delivery expansion and office consolidations. National post offices total 75042 with 220 first class and 71193 fourth class. Postal thefts and robberies numbered 1746, with 1721 arrests for postal law violations including those connected to the service.
Three men led by C T Richardson and W Mason alias Meriding were jailed in Paso Texas on charges of insurance fraud forgery and conspiracy to murder. They used aliases to insure consumptives and collected payouts in Texas and Chihuahua Mexico. Two victims James Devers and Mitchell died under suspicious circumstances. authorities plan to exhume bodies for poison traces. The scheme unraveled after a $10000 policy triggered scrutiny and a New York reinsurance firm investigation.
Boston reports the eighth victim of the mysterious "Whitechapel" killer. Miss Clara Morton, 22, a McLean asylum worker, was struck on a dark walk near the convalescent home. her skull crushed. Two nurses found her unconscious as a thick-set man fled toward the road. Police pursue the alleged degenerate son of a wealthy family blamed for the crimes.
Manila reports a raid on a small town on Teyte Inez Island by ladrones who killed the presidente and his wife, abducted children, and burned the town. Spanish-style patrols near Manila report casualties among bandits in Rizal and Bulacan. Samar situation improving as police contend with religious fanatics while Sapata police maintain control.
Ralph Edward Espy of Chicago, junior at Hobart College, was kicked unconscious during a game with Hamilton College in Rochester New York. He was carried to a fraternity house atop a bluff along a wash, regained consciousness, then ran down the bluff. Fraternity men pursued him as he raved and believed he was in a game. Doctors fear permanent mental derangement.
An 18 year old San Leandro boy, George Parsons, survived after doctors removed portions of brain and skull, closing the cavity with a silver plate. The patient remained conscious during the operation and showed signs of recovery, with doctors predicting a return to play with friends.
Pittsburgh Coal company and Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke company move toward merger. Combined authorized capitalization about 140 million dollars and assets totaling around 120 million. Output near 30 million tons annually. Plan aims to cut costs and end trade rivalry, with leadership discussions between Francis L. Robbins and J. B. Finley.
Washington reports publicly disposed lands amounting to 19,488 acres in the year, with 1,77,800 acres sold for cash. Commissioner Hermann urges funds for Alaska surveys, railroad right of way legislation, protection against unlawful entry, and expanded patrols to curb timber depreciation.
Four men Frank and Louis Schuette and Charles and James Woodrich were killed at Algonquin crossing by a mill express of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. All except James Woodrich lived in Algonquin. his home was Kilbourne City Wisconsin. They were starting to Dundee before daylight and did not see the train due to buggy cover.
In Missoula on Saturday night three men robbed the house of a wealthy Filet head Indian named Mitchell, who hid his cash in an old trunk due to mistrust of banks. A band of young Indians has begun efforts to track down the criminals.
Residents in Kingston and Bogota react to Colombia’s instruction to suspend canal treaty negotiations with the United States. Reports say authorities may break off talks due to US policy restricting troop transport on the Panama Railroad to honor treaty duties. Concha’s claims that Rear Admiral Cagney ordered troops not to fight are seen as a pretext, as Bogotá’s forces have not advanced since the gunboat Bogota’s capture weeks earlier.
Charles H. Wilkie, Tremont House employee, was beaten by three men at 72 Taroup street after leaving his home at 808 South Kedzie avenue. Police say he cannot survive his injuries, including a fractured skull. Omer Henchman of Aberdeen street is named by Wilkie as a participant. Henchman and Mrs Gertie Jen King and Mrs Jennie Jordan were arrested. Lippert brothers also detained.
Springfield Illinois Navy reports Governor Yates shows slight fever decrease Though fever peaked near 104 degrees Friday his temperature has hovered around 101 to 102 3 5 degrees overnight Dr L C Taylor says patient is progressing well and no sudden changes are expected The governor's mother visited from Jacksonville but was not admitted to the sick chamber until morning and left at noon
Hoopeston Illinois touts its frugal government with a mayor paid 60 cents annually and aldermen at 25 cents. Officials labor faithfully in offices serving about 6,000 residents, while opposing whisky traffic. The post is seen as an honor requiring temperance loyalty and public spirit.
In Knoxville, Tennessee, miners in the Tennessee fields have worked only six days in six weeks due to a unprecedented coal car shortage. Companies aid families lacking food as conditions worsen, with a reminder of the Fraterville disaster last May. The threat grows with approaching cold weather unless Southern railways provide more cars.
Nov 3 report from Tapachutin Chiapas notes ash covered fields and choked brooks endangering neighboring hacienda stock feeding. Coffee growers fare better. Investigations confirm 20 cattle losses in the latest eruption disturbances. Guatemala border towns report widespread alarm and fear of greater effects as government experts assess lava ash impact.
D. C. Montgomery, superintendent of schools in Oriental Negros, was killed Friday by six natives armed with bolos while en route to Bacolod to take over the division. He carried a large sum of money. robbery is believed the motive. He leaves a widow and taught in Negros. A Lexington, Nebraska resident, he sailed for Manila in 1901 with teachers aboard the transport Thomas.
Samuel H. Ed gar, formerly second vice president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, died Saturday at Oak Hill sanitarium near Montclair New Jersey at age 57. Doctors credit mental strain from the Gates deal for the nervous collapse that led to his death after a week’s stay with his wife in Asheville.
In Lamoure County near Edgeley North Dakota James R Holingsworth and Mary J Glover married after jointly occupying a house built across a section line. F W Rasmussen challenged the Glover claim and won the local land office ruling, indicating either Hollingsworth or Miss Glover must prove up before marriage for the other claim to be valid. the appeal will proceed.
An unknown woman entered Liz Bros. store in Philadelphia on November 5, bought a hat, and left a bag containing 1300 dollars behind on a counter. The bag was knocked to the floor, remained open for about 45 minutes before a saleswoman found it. The woman returned an hour later, was hysterical, and then learned her money was safe.
Springfield Ill Nov 8 Gov Yates issued a proclamation under a Washington Agriculture order amending the exclusion of cattle from Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Missouri Kansas Texas New Mexico and Arizona from Feb 1 to Nov 16 each year to allow admission after November 1 Western and Southern states may receive cattle previously restricted due to the annual embargo.
Schenectady New York November 3 The motormen strike on the Hudson Valley Electric railway ended with the company recognizing the union and agreeing to the wage schedule. workers will return to duty at 7 o'clock today. The strike sparked rioting and necessitated National Guard deployment. ARBITRATORS AT HAZLETON Hazleton Pennsylvania November 3 The anthracite coal commission arrived from Scranton to cover the Hazelton region. President Mitchell filed the miners' case in Scranton. operators to reply in 3 to 4 days. Mitchell's statement repeats Shamokin demands and opposes Baer's sliding scale.
Yorkton and Winnipeg reports describe about 2,000 Doukhobors, a Russian sect, marching from Salt Coal to Winnipeg in frigid conditions. They refuse meat and wool, causing hunger and deaths. authorities consider food relief and possible repatriation as thousands are sheltered in Yorkton while the group presses on with their self declared pilgrimage.
Garfield Washington Nov 8 Arthur Cox on a 600 acre farm between Garfield and Belmont reports a record oat yield for the year 6900 bushels on 60 acres an average of 138 bushels per acre Largest yield this season and believed to be a year record Cox had offered his farm at 335 per acre but withdrawn it after thrashing Nearby lands have risen at least 10 per acre since the year began and further gains are expected A sale inquiry was noted nearby end of report
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