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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
6
Iowa State experts debate frost impact on corn. John Crowntg of the State board of control says frosts were not heavy enough to injure corn and a light frost causes little harm. McCownie, though, expects a yield about five thirds of last year, the state’s bumper crop.
An elderly farmer near Waterloo was saved from a fatal blaze when his wife, away visiting, dreamed of his death by fire. She rushed back to find smoke and rescued her unconscious husband before the roof collapsed. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Dubuque school board has asked City Superintendent Oldt to investigate fraternity activity after a story about hazing in which Clifford Dennis, a high school student, was allegedly placed in a coffin for ten hours. Fraternity members deny the charges, but evidence cited in reports has prompted official scrutiny.
Freddie Williams, the elevator boy at the Lama building in Burlington, heroically ran a smoke filled shaft five times to rescue women trapped on upper floors. He escaped with the final trip but collapsed from smoke as he delivered the last group to the street.
Charles Wright of Atnlissi was robbed of 48 dollars and a gold watch in a Muscatine Front street saloon. A stranger forced Wright at gunpoint to dig up the money and watch after entering the toilet room. Officer Binz arrested the highwayman within twenty minutes, but the planted money and watch were not recovered.
An abandoned Albia mine was salted with liquor to preserve it. Seventy cases and twelve sixteen gallon kegs were poured into the coal shaft after being confiscated on Labor Day. The liquor was ordered returned to the brewery but was seized again before being returned. It took three hours to empty the supply.
Deaf and dumb artist John Kemp attempted to level natural hills around Iowa City especially near Nettleville Nice Mills by fire. Public alarm led to capture by Sheriff Rowand after locals observed a light procession and straw piles. Kemp had been wandering streets with pad and pencil petitions seeking money for a trip to Des Moines.
A visitor at the Iowa State Capitol dome saw Miss Bellairs lose balance while ascending near the rotunda. Attorney Shankland of Des Moines braced to catch her, shielding her from a fatal fall as she plunged from the stairs above the rotunda.
Reports from Mahaska to Dubuque counties cover a bumper tomato forecast in Mahaska, hog die offs in Saaper, a fatal crossing accident in Linburg Missouri Valley, a $5,000 fire at Kelley, and a $3,000 loss from a blacksmith shop blaze. The Burlington roundhouse at Oskaloosa will be rebuilt after fire. Coal mine output is set to rise by about 600,000 tons. Cerro Gordo voters narrowly approve county fair site purchase. A Bellevue woman, despondent, attempts suicide. A barn fire near Cole destroys hay and machinery. Prof. White named superintendent of Nebraska School for the Deaf. A robbery suspect from Ottumwa is arrested at Carbon with stolen goods. Lightning damages G. W. Miller’s house, with losses up to $4,500. English dentist Dr. Charles Huber, now in Weander, is noted. Dubuque graft inquiry follows dirt paving controversy. Anna Charleston sues over slander from Nels Russell. An odd tale: a man confesses to prompting a girl’s flight from South America. Roosevelt referenced in an odd boat remark. Des Moines gas and oil stock plans advance with twenty-five backers. Elizabeth seeks separation after 42 years. farm valued at $10,000. Rath Packing at Waterloo loses meat stock to fire and smoke damage.
London chatter suggests Theodore Roosevelt may accept a British ambassadorship at the court of St James. It notes a world tour including a long stay in London, possible Senate run, and plans for resumed travel with Mrs Roosevelt after leaving the White House. The piece cites conversations in fashionable clubs and predictions from observers in Washington.
Richard Walton, a Black man, confessed to murdering Mrs. Lillian White Grant of Chicago at Hyde Park police station. He described the crime in detail before Captain MecWeeney, followed by a dramatic reenactment for officers.
Nicholas Hunt, a suspect, impersonated the strangling act before officials, demonstrating how the crime was committed as part of the evidentiary display. The demonstration showed large hands above the officer’s throat illustrating the alleged method.
Coxey proposes state takeover of railroads and utilities using long term bonds funded by currency issued to cover costs. Public ownership would finance services, replacing private control and avoiding property taxes. He envisions applying the model to counties and municipalities while criticizing private ownership of big corporations.
A letter to Captain Erid Francke of the steam ship Dekota, wrecked off the Japanese coast on March 8, is read by George Abler, supervising Inspector General of the steamboat inspection service, detailing his severe injuries. In Washington, the Ohio synod of the Evangelical Lutheran churches discussed clergy recruitment, urging each congregation to send at least one young man to the ministry.
A deaf parishioner’s wavering donations during a sermon reveal a sermon tale of covetousness and charity. The man’s final choice to drop money into the box ends with a moral about habit, criticism, and gratitude as a minister cites lessons from scripture and everyday kindness.
Apastoral reflection urges forgiveness and forgetting neighbor faults to gain happiness and longevity. It counsels erasing yesterday's distractions, focusing on loveliness, and starting each day with a clean slate. The piece discusses faith, divine sovereignty, and rising to a loftier view to conquer temptations.
A discussion on seeking happiness through duty and conscience, urging patience and daily effort. Mentions of striving without anxious forethought, reliance on divine will, and finding joy in fidelity rather than chasing happiness as a final end. Also notes on enduring values through time and a closing reflection on fashionable jewelry trends.
A Massachusetts congressman recounts a parable likening critics to a mutinous class of pupils. The principal locks the troublemakers in a room as he negotiates with others upstairs, illustrating uncertainty and the clash of aims in political discourse. Success Magazine is cited.
A Philadelphia Press joke features a billy goat declaring eligibility for a watchdog job. The nanny goat reacts with surprise as the goat claims to be a watch goat because he just ate a watch, delivering a whimsical animal tale in old newspaper style.
A Philadelphia Press note credits a summer hotel guest with origin of the expression Reckoned without his cat, joking that he calculated his own bill and misjudged the outcome.
The report notes ongoing demand for pig iron and machinery while prices to consumers rise modestly. Heavy manufacturing draws capital with large shipments of hardware, cars, furniture, and footwear. Grain and other products convert to cash, boosting money supply and confidence. Western agriculture remains strong, freight exceeds last year, and bank clearings rise sharply.
New York market notes say remail trade fools stimulus of cool weather, with activity in order business from robbers, while regular house trade declines after fat trade. Autumn trade proportions vary by region, with cotton moves only partial. Shoe and leather sectors show irregular conditions and output restrictions affect first prices. Boston market reports indicate some leather prices, eastern ship shipments down from last year, and a weekly business-failure tally of 10 for Sept 20, vs 170 prior weeks. Canadian failures total 36, down from the previous week.
Chicago cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across major markets including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York Toledo with bids ranging from a dollar to seven dollars for cattle and pork up to sixteen dollars for pork in some markets corn oats rye and wheat quoted with various No 2 grades and regional variations across cities listed for the day along with minor creamery butter eggs and clover seed notes
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