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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
6
Private Lange of the Twelfth regiment Belgian army holds King Albert’s order conferring Chevalier of the First Order of Leopold for his feat at Horstal. He captured the flag of the Ninetieth German infantry, killing a colonel and 14 soldiers in the counterattack.
Officials report consulate general in Mexico City urged restraint to halt civilian oppression amid Carranza Villa dispute. In Naco Sonora Governor Maytorena pressed attacks as US troops and machine gun units hold near the border. Mexico City streetcar strike paralyzes capital. 1200 motormen conductors and inspectors walk out over pay and hours amid government threats.
New York dated October 9 reports a car joy ride crash near Sayville Long Island killing Donald Bellman secretary of Bellman Automobile Co Patchogue and fatally injuring Miss Irene Burkherdt. Two other men and a girl escaped with minor injuries.
Bordeaux Oct 7 Count Adrien Albert Marie de Mun former minister of foreign affairs and Napoleonic chamberlain died suddenly of heart failure at age 83 He leaves three sons all serving in the French army Born in 1841 the French statesman was a grandson of the marquis de Mut.
In New York and New Jersey reports on Oct 5 describe loud cannon noise causing alarm among workers and residents. The blasts at Sandy Hook proving grounds and Governor's Island were misinterpreted as a naval battle but attributed to big guns and a 40 a galute. Bryan bans grape juice after two years of popularity, citing Secretary of State Bryan's support.
Reading Pennsylvania October 9 Joseph L Babb a teller at the Pennsylvania National Bank shot himself. Officials say his books were in order and no reason for the act is known. He followed by suicide a man named William De Gehry.
George Stallings Boston Braves defeated the Athletics 7 to 1 in the opening game at Shibe Park on October 12 before about 20,506 fans. Key hits include Gowdy’s triple and Maranville’s RBI, with Wyckoff replacing Hegner on the mound for Philadelphia.
Hopkinsville Ky December reports former Sheriff Glenshaw died from wounds after an assassination. He had been shot through the lead by an unnamed assailant several days earlier. Two arrests have been made. no proof yet of the killer. Suspected leprosy case reported in Reno, Nevada. Mexican name Velasquez identified as Jose Pavano, alleged leper.
A group of friends prank a girl by asking a grocery to deliver Aspecka chocolate for a candy project. The joke backfires as she phones store after store, failing to find the fake product. She returns home furious and silent for weeks.
The article quotes Representative Gardner of Massachusetts recalling an incident in Haguen where 600 French soldiers sang God Save the King as they boarded. It notes Belgian troops joining in and General Bingham’s remark on the brothership of man as an indicator of growing unity amid war tensions.
A lady praised a gentleman who had endured a hazardous African journey, praising his feat as he pointed to his pedal extremities described with a casual, old time diction. The remark captures a survivor’s pride and a curious Victorian voice.
Belgium's national wealth a year ago was estimated to be nine billion dollars, reflecting the scale of its starch industry and export earnings. The text comments on wealth creation and the public perception of prosperity amid industrial output.
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