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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
3
The Elgin Echo reports that the revised United States pharmacopoeia, effective Sept 1, changes drug strengths nationwide, risking over or under dosing. It warns physicians and druggists to study the new standards, noting tincture of atrophanthus strength rises from 5 to 10 percent and urging caution in prescriptions.
Charles Rilliet states Louis Canpli will back his polar dash through the Beltring strait toward the north pole. He claims a split-off party will abandon leadership to strike quickly across icebound seas, leaving hope behind.
The hearing in New York before the investigating committee reveals alleged improper payments to Andrew Hamilton tied to insurance influence across states. It details large sums paid, loans taken by NY Life and Metropolitan Life leaders, deferred dividend incentives, and executive perks at a time when the committee calls for scrutiny of life insurance practices and governance.
Foreign commerce of the United States for the fiscal year ended June reached a record 2 635 070 8 0, with imports at 1 117 507 500 and exports at 1 518 402 888. Customs revenues rose little despite large import growth, due to Cuba reciprocity and warehouse imports. Major export increases occurred in copper, cotton manufactures, and tran votion, while wheat exports fell amid domestic shortages and foreign competition. Aft erward, several high value jewelry thefts were reported from the home of H. Van Rensselaey in Hempstead, Texas.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt with three children return to Washington from Sagamore Hill. Fifty thousand people cheer as he arrives, greeted warmly by Washington residents who admire his youth and initiative. He plans to appoint a new public printer, review Panama Canal issues, and prepare his annual message to Congress while considering railroad legislation and other pending government matters.
Robbers dynamited the express car on the Great Northern Overland about five miles from Ballard after an 8 20 departure from Seattle. Seven men, including three or four on horseback, attacked the train, dynamited the safe, and escaped eastward after a two and a half hour delay. A big shipment of gold from Alaskan mines is reported stolen with estimates from two thousand to one thousand dollars. Passengers were frightened but uninjured as sheriff and posse pursued the gang. Two boys claimed no involvement with the robbery.
United Mine Workers chief John Mitchell, visiting Washington to meet President Roosevelt, dismissed sensational talk of a spring coal strike as unwarranted. He predicted eventual readjustment in the industry and said coal stocks are not proof of an imminent walkout. Mitchell noted no coal-supply talks with the President.
Ben Crowe, sought by Omaha police for the 1900 kidnapping of Edward Cudahy's son, was arrested in Butte Montana Monday night. Capt Meech and Detective Melnerney seized him after a threatening stand by revolvers. Crowe planned to return to Omaha without requisition payers, cursing his capture in Butte. He has two Montana brothers, one in Butte and one in Great Falls. A tip led police to his location after photographs were circulated.
Six Italian laborers banned by a caverta at the bottom of a trench along the West Wayne railroad in Allegheny. James Hazen Hyde of New York reportedly to wed Misa Charlotta Warrug, a debuita last year at Newsport. Denver to host the national grand lodge meeting of the Sons of Hermann in September. President William Foelson wires Gov. McDonald accepting invitation. Explosion destroys the east side of Clement, O. J. business district. loss estimated at 100,000. A New York railroad detective shot a thief after a gunfight in a shop. a deputy’s wife attacked by a negro in Clayton near St. Louis. a mob from a colored church congregation attempts lynching.
Dun's Review notes broad strength in Chicago and national markets with healthy borrowing costs, rising demand for raw materials like pig iron and leather, and expanding factory activity. Building, leather trades, and distribution show momentum, while failures in Chicago total 32 vs 39 prior week, reflecting cautious optimism for next season.
A blotchy OCR price list covering markets in Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Buffalo, New York, and Toledo. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and various grains show wide price ranges, with No. 2 wheat and corn quoted across regions, dairy items irregularly noted, and occasional currency marks. Names of cities and commodity terms appear repeatedly, indicating a compiled market roundup from multiple exchanges.
Fragmentary report notes Bhort Personals and Roura as names linked to an American loadmaster who tests speech. Mentions Harlante as son of a Naples reginner and Ensign Worth Tingley killed at Cardeaax Guha. Plans for a monument at Raleleb, North Carolina, are indicated.
The article examines a abundance of false faces worn by city residents in daily life and during carnival periods. It notes many masks are produced for a continuous carnival ambiance and that year round trade in masks sustains many shops in various districts.
After eighteen months of suffering with epilepsy backache and kidney complaint Mr W ff Smith of Best in the Work Cream Ark reports a full recovery. In an interview he credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring health, noting renewed strength and vitality. The ad claims the pills cleanse the kidneys and purify the blood to produce sustained well being.
A quirky dialogue unfolds with Pericles McGook claiming a secret from the cupboard and a jelly cake becomes the focus. A dratted lyre bird and a bald cook interrupt, creating a playful, nonsensical scene full of mistaken phrases and garbled names.
An ad explains constipation as failure to move waste, linking it to serious diseases. It touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a proven remedy, made from Concord grape juice, claim of rapid cure, and recommends purchasing from a druggist with a free trial bottle offer.
Fragmentary OCR mixes lines about comic opera failures, a travel fare reduction announced by The Rock Islam today, and notes on round trip pricing for southwestern territory itineraries. It mentions lodgings at a friend's house and a bottle of Pinon Cure for Consumption as household items, with multiple misread phrases and names.
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