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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1904

Page

3

Cleans Out Family Heart Disease Claims New York Tragedy

An Elgin Iowa paper reports a family disaster in New York where a man, his wife, and a niece died within days amid a tenement tragedy. Schroeder, once a driver, died earlier after a crippling injury. His wife Kate and Mrs Mary Berackenberg died soon after, leaving ten surviving relatives.

Schroeder Kate Mary Berackenberg West Fiftieth Street New York Welby Mra Hrackenberg

Highwaymen Sentenced to Life for River Robbery in Chicago

Three men Leon, Charles Phelaga, Truman Ht Wilkingon, and William Fewin were sentenced to life for highway robbery in Chicago. Tried before Judge Chetsin, they pleaded guilty to further similar charges after verdict. Victim Jol Finkler robbed. case tied to East operations amid broader crime wave.

Leon Chicaga Charles Phelaga Truman HT. Wilkingon William Fewin Jude Chetsin Jol Finkler

Davis Letter 18 Out Shows Davis 1904 Vice Presidency Stance

Democratic vice presidential nominee Henry G. Davis outlines acceptance remarks praising economy in public service and condemning Republican waste. He criticizes imperialism, Panama policy, tariffs, and centralized power while urging a return to constitutional restraints and fiscal prudence under Democratic leadership.

Benry G. Davis Democratic Notiuation Panama Alto B. Parker Democratic Party Davin Halling

Salvation Army to Aid Drunkards in Chicago Winter

The Salvation Army plans a novel stretcher corps to gather intoxicated men at night in Chicago and transport them to seven Salvation Army hotels. There they will receive five minute lectures on drunkenness and, after revival, be mapped for follow up visits and home contacts to foster reform.

Salvationists Chicago Eilen Ganlen Salvatién Army Bridewell Silvation Army Salvation Army Ghiengo

Railways push world coverage as Texas tops mileage

The article notes global rail expansion with Texas leading in railroad mileage in the union. Arrests in St Louis target fourteen brokers for non transferable tickets. Russia pledges 11 million dollars for Trans Siberian improvements. Louisiana Gov Blanchard signs the Babington bill expanding railroad commission powers over through rates. Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Railway Association rejects a 10 percent freight rate cut demand. China shows higher passenger receipts than freight, a tie turned as water transport remains dominant for goods.

Tonnnge Globe Texas Br. Louis Gov. Blanchard Louisiana Babington Legislatute Railroad Commission Pennnsylvania and Eastern Ohio Railway China

Port Arthur near term: heavy fighting and rumors

Descriptions from Port Arthur outline ongoing Japanese assaults surrounding Fort Arthur, with three attack sectors and shifting positions. Reports discuss Russian resistance, broken rumors of fort falls, and measures like bombardments and improvised defenses as siege conditions intensify.

Port Arthur Gheton Earliey Mort Arthur Linotung Lantimsula Yulu Kinelinu Nanaban Fort Arthur Dalny Nogl Indelisa Manshurian Mountains Kuron Oken Atul Notizu Takusian Sino-hou-shan Suelaze-ying Wolf Hill Pigeon Bay Takishan Mountain Wolf Hil Hisesian Antstslinn Dise-shan Btseshan Antsazgshan Wich Antszhan Pon Keokwan Oyamua Kuropatkin da Pass Mukden Durma Liaoyang Yental Livoyang Helm Feuth London Daily Telegraph Oberoo High Bil Belet Torn Rapet Stoessel Japanecae Agin Rudort Yort Arbour

Russia Japan War Brief From Waur News in Brief

Japan approves a new 40 million dollar loan and orders eleven torpedo boats from France. Japan massed about 150,000 around Mukden with a conscription to reach 200,000. Port Arthur tensions rise as a three day battle grants control of the water supply. reports of bombardment of burial parties. A mistaken convoy at Vindivostok aimed at Jupiter.

Waur Japan Trussia France Mukden Vtuselin Port Arthur Stoesvel Caim Resei Ang Bort Europatkia Untl

Wisconsin Supreme Court backs La Follette ticket in GOP contest

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that the La Follette state ticket was the regular Republican slate and that the Ta Wallette convention nominees should be listed as Republicans. The ruling consolidates party machinery under La Follette followers and resolves a split dating to the May 18, 2004 convention. The stalwarts had formed a rival convention and sought to bar seating for opponents, but the court denied that move and allowed the official slate.

Scofield Schofield Wisconsin Milwaukee Cool Ia Mvarts National Republican Supreme Court of Wisconsin Ling la Vallette Tua Gtalivarts Spooner Quarles State Central Committee Gov la Vollette Croeutinds Cho la Follette Samuel A. Cook Chicago Supreme Court Houser

Global labor trends reveal widespread union growth and limits

The report outlines mining death rates, wages in Japan and glassmaking, union payouts totaling over 300000 in three years, burial rules in New York unions, and a Montreal push toward Civic Federation-like bodies. It notes a six hour day movements, steel company incentives for efficiency, and population literacy in Pennsylvania. It also covers Free State employment bureau steps, locomotive firemen membership changes, wage disputes at Republic Iron and Steel, New Zealand Labor Court minimums, and union employment figures for the American Federation of Labor and related bodies.

Japan Dhe Switchmen’s Union of America New York Building Montreal Dominion Civic Federation United States Ttia Australia United States Steel Corporation Anthrelia Pennsylvania Minneapolis Minn Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Republic Iron and Steel Company Ashtabula Oho New Zealand Morcigmt American Federation of Dalwi Ang

Trade review shows improved outlook and demand across sectors

Dun's Weekly Review reports rising activity in production and manufacturing, with harvester and car shop renewal lifting confidence. Retail, jobbing, and staple goods trade improve, with stronger collections and lower defaults. Grain shipments down 20 percent year over year, live cattle receipts fall, and overall trade sentiment is cautiously optimistic amid west coast and eastern strength. Weather and crop notes indicate favorable conditions for maturing crops but frost damage in Wisconsin and ongoing drought concerns in several regions.

Dun Chicago Crease Trade Iran Game Board of Trade Brads Street Pacific Coast California Seaboard The Weather Bureau Wisconsin Missouri Valley New England New York Michigan Red Rivers North Valley Plateau Middle South Atlantic Oklahoma South Daota Iowa Nebraska Ohio Indy Town South Dakota Ilinois Missouri

Chicago-Castle and Midwest Markets Roundup

Market brief lists livestock and grain prices across cities including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and New York. It covers cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs potatoes and clover seed with ranges and grades for No 2 and white varieties.

Chicago Castle Itu Indianapolis Coninen Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Mesa New York

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