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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1907

Page

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Smiling Villain Is Revealed In Caterham Mystery

Moyra and Angus unravel a jewel theft entwined with Bride’s secret return. A London gang ties to the Caterham West case collapses as the thief turns King’s evidence, diamonds are recovered, and Bride arrives with mixed contrition to reunite with Moyra and the Fenton circle.

Sara L Caterham Jowney Mio Mr. Forbes Scotland Yard Forbes Portland Anfe Billy Angus Moyra Worbes London

A Magyar Farmer’s Unexpected Herd of Goods

A humorous Magyar tale describes a peasant farmer famed for wealth and old clothes. A young newcomer hires the man to tend sheep, only to witness a procession of animals and heavy furniture hauled by a dusty great wagon driven by the shabby elder who warned him to bring his “bits of things.”

Munguty Europe Watch

Dialogue Fragments Highlight Social UprisinG Ambiguity

A cryptic exchange features two speakers debating wealth and deception. One asserts prior affluence while the other challenges the truth, hinting at social tension and personal misrepresentation within a strained workplace or social circle. The fragmentary quotes evoke class conflict and suspicion.

Goldrox Weds Joax-Er Maiden Name Revealed

In a short note the marriage of Goldrox to a bride identified as Joax-Er maiden alin is reported. The bride proved an unusually good shot for a wongn Tid-Dits, suggesting a notable pairing in a small circle.

Goldrox Joax

Early Experience on a Farm Recited by Mrs Nitt-Uub

A spoken reminiscence features Mrs Nitt-Uub recalling childhood life on a farm as an early experience. The exchange hints at gradual loss of innocence and rustic lessons while preserving regional speech flavor. The snippet records a playful yet reflective moment from an older interview.

Bryan Willing To Run But Won't Seek Nomination

William J. Bryan announces in the Commoner his willingness to be the Democratic candidate again if called, but he will not seek the nomination. He states he will support any other Democratic choice and leaves availability to the rank and file, ready to serve if needed. He notes his Nebraska address and readiness to participate if the party selects another leader.

William Tennings Bryan The Commoner Democratic Party Eowever

Death of Knickerbocker Trust President Barney

Charles Taney Barney, banker, promoter, and social leader, shot himself at his Manhattan home amid fears the Knickerbocker Trust Company crisis would ruin his reputation. The trust company suspended payments after a depositors run totaling about 70 million dollars, with 9.4 million paid out in the panic. The article notes broader labor tension with “strike blockers” emerging to avert strikes, led by Thomas J. Marvell of New York, blending detective and broker roles to reduce graft opportunities.

Charles Taney Barney Knickerbocker ‘Trust Company Cluirman New York City 88Th Street Park Arene Knickerbocker Trust Company Barney Knickerbocker Great Trust Company Stanford White Harry Thaw Madison Square Garden Mr. Barney Allen Sangree American Industries National Manowufacturers’ Association Ta the Wan Sangree Sungree Thomas J. Marvell New York Mmniana Marely

Monuments, Minting, and Oddities From Historic Notes

A fragmentary column notes Toid in Pow Lines and a Tue monument to be erected at lUeldelbers. It mentions French mints producing $884,000 in Swiss coins during 105. It also notes Persian days naming, Yonkers streetcar workers, and grape treading in Spato and Italy.

Toid Tue lUeldelbers Yonkers Spato Italy

Oklahoma Enters Union Amid Rise of New State Power

Oklahoma becomes the 46th state with a population surpassing many early states. The piece highlights rapid growth, industrial and agricultural expansion, and migration from diverse regions. It notes projections toward 2,000,000 residents by 1910 and the integration of Oklahoma into national life.

Roosevelt Sutnday Orld Oklahoma Uncle Sam Commonwealth Hilo Gyrmer New England Oklahom Cumming Florida Texas Alaska Arizona New Mexico United States Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Senate Chaiwick Supreme Court Pittsburg Cassie L. Chadwick W. ©. Jutte Littsburg James W. Vriend Pressed Steel Car Company

Roosevelt voices opposition to In God We Trust on coins

President Theodore Roosevelt writes that placing In God We Trust on coinage is sacrilege and incites irreverence. He says there is no legal warrant for the inscription and urges Congress to refrain, warning he would restore the motto only if compelled.

United States Congress Roosevelt West Point Annapolis Theodore Roosevelt

Nitroglycerin Blast Wrecks Bradner Ohio Factory

A nitroglycerin explosion destroyed the Hercutes factory east of Bradner, killing two of three men nearby and leaving a massive crater. Windows shattered in Bradner, while damage spread to nearby areas including East Greenwich. A separate dormitory boiler blast in Rhode Island injured three students and opened a dorm end wall.

Bradner Ohio Girper

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Violet Mr. Flin Bertram Moytra Miss Bride Bride Terry Aileen Prof Lewisson Birmingham Miss B Geresfords Mr. Fenton Geriin Fentons Nowa Caterham ‘West America Fenton Ofice India Lulu Chaptyr XXVII Alleen Aileena Venton Lerry Moyea Sten Moyza Chicago Birds of Prey Ilva Ching Hector Ite Hove Mr. Menton Doupt Puck William J. Bryan William Jennings Deyan Gotham Banker Knickerbocker Concern Union Contemporary Review of W. M. Tramsay Lerox Paul Supreme Judicial Conve of Mayaschusetts Massachusetts Maasaachusetta Gre White House Gaeratary Wilson Byrar Cuss
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