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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1904

Page

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Rescued from Ocean Sailors Reach New York After Hurricane

Eighteen hours at sea left eight men from the schooner Taleaboro perilously exposed before a rescue by Atholl off Cape Henry. They were brought to New York aboard the British steamer and later housed by a fatherly aid, showing little sign of the ordeal. The Taleaboro, which sailed Nov 9 from Savannah for New Bedford with cargo, was wrecked after its bow broke in heavy seas and the crew battled water intrusion.

Iatesboro New York Tenek Atholl Yokohama Cape Henry Athall Savannah New Bedford Mags

Four Men Die From Gas at Dover Plant Tragedy

Four men, the entire working force of the Dover Rockaway and Port Oran Gun Company plant in Dover New Jersey, suffocated by gas after a broken drip pipe valve released fumes. George W. Bunnell, a former employee, discovered them beneath an open trap door. he attempted rescue but weakened by gas could not pull them to safety.

Dover X. J Bunnell

Boy tied to rail track sparks family murder plot claim

An unknwn boy about 32 years old was found tied to rails on the Bowthamupton branch near Harriston Ontario just before an express train. He alleged a father and another man planned to dispose of him, with a New York origin claim. Alaska officials shakeup see Roosevelt remove a Nome minister and urge a Juneau judge resignation after judiciary probe. Seven miles in four minutes records and a Toledo Kendallville run show speed feats. A London pier fire destroyed by blaze estimated at 600000 dollars. Pere Marquette collision in Elk Mute injures and fatalities. Gen Lew Wallhen rumors denied while slum settlement work continues in New York. Hunters injured and sewer explosions cause damage in St Louis. One death and seven injuries from a Southern railroad engine explosion in Sta Br Louis.

Bowthamupton Grand Trunk Wood Harriston Ont Jim New York

Billions For Farmers From This Year’s Crops Across Nation

The article surveys farm yields for wheat, cotton, hay, potatoes, oats rye barley and buckwheat, noting high market prices lift total value to farmers. Estimated values: wheat about 8512 billion, cotton near 7000 billion, hay 650 million, potatoes 108 million, and combined grain crops around 856 million, with grand total surpassing prior records.

Cotton 15 King Again Monarch of Our Crops

Cotton remains the monarch of American crops despite boll weevil damage and market fluctuations. U.S. exports and cotton products totaled well over 400 million dollars in the past fiscal year, with exports nearly doubling in a decade and rising over 40 million in the last year. Cottonseed oil and meal now export over 25 million annually, with oil alone surpassing 14 million. Major destinations include Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, signaling strong prosperity for the South with benefits to homes, schools, and happiness.

South United States Bis Country Germany Belgium Amoit United Kingdom

Railway financials and projects feature across major lines

A review notes 1904 earnings and surpluses for New York Central and Hudson River, Indiana Central, and Southern Pacific amid growing mileage. It mentions a five mile mono-rail test in Baltimore, a new freight house in New Orleans, a dual track plan on the Lacson division, and a proposed telephone system for the Cleveland to New York route. Lancaster reports the Brotherhood of Railway Trackmen forming under Pennsylvania law.

Minuvapais St. Louis Port Dodge Des Moines United States Canada i+nois Central Baltimore New York, New Haven Startford Nantasket Junction Braintree New York Central and Hudson River Railroad New Orleans Ant Southern Railway Vile Stailway Cleveland New York Lancaster Pennsylvania Brotherhood of Mailway Natonal Association of Railway

Armies Along Shakbe River Fortify For A Tie Up

Reports describe both sides building multiple defensive lines with wire, pits and mines along the Shakbe River. At Port Arthur Japanese assaults continue on fortresses as rumors hint at gains on mountainous fronts and a focus around the western basin forts. The Russians hold main forts while outer works fall, with dwindling defenders and desertions dimming Stoessel’s will to resist.

Shakbe Port Arthur Fort Etge Linotlshan Stoessel Lings

War winds shift opinions on Russo Japanese conflict

Reports from London and St Petersburg reflect growing calls for peace as Russian and Japanese leaders weigh terms. British and Japanese officials hint at arbitration and negotiated settlement while Russian students petition to halt slaughter. Japan faces rising debt and costs, and both nations contend over Manchuria and Korea amid fading public support.

Lord Lanadowne Baron Hayashi London Hog Roosevelt Ling St. Petersburg Oztur Odessa Kiell Kharkoff Japan Port Arthur Russia Manchuria Korea Harbin Iaps Wea Sheei Baltle Tora Lev Asia Europe Jupen Rae

English for Tourists and Continental Hotel English

A humorous collection notes mangled English in Continental hotel advertisements. It cites examples from a Swiss hotel and Alpine lodgings with odd phrases about dinners outfits and sunrises. The piece mocks misused phrases while highlighting language quirks seen by travelers.

Dodd's Kidney Pills Hailed As Cure All By Local Resident

Local resident J A Davis reports Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved long running Kidney Trouble described as a foundation for many diseases. He claims the pills halted pain, improved health after a few boxes, and credits them with preventing progression to Bright's Disease Dropsy Diabetes and nephritis.

Urnifora Tean Scientiic J. A. Davis Duild Mr. Davis Dodd Lley Bright

Unclear excerpt hints at hospital case and burglary

Fragmentary notes describe a hospital pattern, a physician and a druggist discussing a patient with lockjaw and a suspect burglary. The dialogue suggests unusual risk but lacks coherent details or names to confirm facts.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Cure for Disease

An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward if a case is not cured, and promotes testimonials from users, with Cheney and Co. of Toledo, Ohio selling the remedy.

Kiet Daggerh Hall Cheney & CO Toledo Hull

Lightning Photographer and Businessman Speak Roughly

A fragmented dialogue shows a Lightning Photographer and a businessman discussing shorthand. A terse exchange hints at a letter found in an overcoat and a failed attempt to mail it. The odd language suggests a rough, quotable street scene.

Grand Royal Lehigh Valley Route Promises Convenience

Advertisement extols the Grand Royal Lehigh Valley Route as the easiest link between New York and Philadelphia with fast trains and scenic travel. Descriptive literature available via the Advertising Department at Grand Trunk Hallway Bystow, 185 Adams Street, Chicago. George W. Vaux, AG. Philadelphia.

New York Philadelphia Seebery Niagark Grand ‘Trunk Hallway

Discovered Cracked Work Evidence Sparks Conversation

Gronelle exclaims Huh and confronts his partner about suspected deceit during his absence. He asserts nails were driven and questions the honesty of his companion. A cryptic reference to seeds and varieties follows, mentioning a pineapple and valuable stock.

Gronelle Olin

Weekly Trade Review Amid Political Upbeat In Chicago

Chicago district notes only a slight business interruption despite the presidential election. Crop figures show a strong year over year gain, with prices in markets about 25 higher than a year ago. Industrial demand rises, shipments to the West stay heavy, and money remains inquiring for new enterprises. Wheat and corn advance while flour stays in good domestic demand. Failures in Chicago district drop to 22 from 34 last year.

Chisago Chicago Corp Tlnolg Western Pointes Tparm Ear Mitelinery Board of ‘Trade Eagle

Universal Market Signals Highlight Trade Confidence

Fragmented OCR text shows a focus on confidence in King’s West trade and demand dynamics. Mentions of business players, high figures, and regional market pressures suggest a report on economic performance and jobber activity tied to the South and Bush era markets.

Urge Bown

Market prices and commodity quotes across crops and livestock

The report lists grain and livestock values with bids for corn No 2 mixed at varying cents per bushel, wheat No 2 red around 1.20 to 1.23, oats No 2 white about 85 to 87 cents, and rye. Hog, cattle, and sheep quotes show ranges from 3.00 to 6.00 for steers and 3.50 to 5.30 for hogs, with butter at 2.00 to 2.00 and dairy products traded at market rates.

St. Lou Sie New York

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