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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
The Elgin Echo lists protests in London and Havana over Ferrer’s execution, deaths of William J. Buchanan in London and Caesarea Lombroso in Turon, the Gary Indiana riots after a mayoral nominee, and various political and crime notes from across the United States and Europe. It notes Taft’s rest, labor leaders, and international tensions shaping public life.
Taft and Diaz meet at the border between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez in a ceremonial display of pomp. The private talks between the two leaders followed a grand welcome with bands, banners, and a state banquet that contrasted with the intimate exchange of goodwill.
Willie Boy, the Pinte Indian desperado, was found dead on Bullion Mountain summit after a final stand against Sheriff Ralph's posse. He killed himself with the last rifle shot, days after pursuing officers tracked him for ten days following his Septembr 26 murder of Mike Boniface and the disappearance of Boniface's 18 year old daughter. The girl’s body was later found beaten and slain.
Chicago charities benefit from the second annual tag day with proceeds estimated around 340,000. This year three times as many societies participated, though each fund is smaller. The Margaret Etter creche, Boys' Shelter Club, and Timois Children's Home and Aid Society led with close to 4,000 each, while other groups raised 1,500 to 3,600.
F H Hanscom cashier of the wrecked First National Bank of Mineral Point Wis shot himself at 10 Sunday night. His body was taken to his mother in law Mrs John Gray who died suddenly on seeing the corpse. Hanscom a brother in law of Phil Allen Jr vice president of the bank had aided in the effort to clear the books after the bank’s failure amid alleged forgery of notes and misused funds. Receivers warned of large depositor runs and possible arrests tied to Allen as the bank faced a week long examination by Bank Examiner Goodhart.
Five masked bandits robbed the State Bank of Minocqua Wisconsin early Wednesday morning and then eluded a pursuing posse in Hazelhurst. At 7 30 pm they sought refuge at the railway station, where the village marshal and deputies were sworn in and ordered to surrender before the robbers again escaped into the woods.
Spay Jake de Rister, the world champion, broke the five mile motorcycle record at Clifton stadium in Pagsnic New Jersey. Wisconsin-Illinois magnates plan winter league reorganization. Des Moines captured the Western League pennant by two points in a tight finish. Walter Demora of San Francisco won the all day eight hour bicycle race in Kansas City covering 969 miles and two laps. Affliction rode to victory in the Occidental Handicap over Bam Hildreth's Fitzherbert by a length. Sam Hildreth, a leading turf figure, eyes a big haul as top stakes go to his stable this season.
Leona Mason was found not guilty in South Bend Indiana of attempting to murder John W. Talbot Supreme President of the Order of Owls. The jury swiftly reached a verdict after a crowded courtroom listened to emotional testimony alleging persecution.
Presentation in Chicago Probate Court shows James H. Eckels estate insolvent with more than 750000 in claims already allowed and total claims likely to top 1000000 against an inventory valued at about 600000. Administrators were petitioned when estate valued at 150000. Most claims reflect money advanced to Eckels and numerous stock and bond transaction details.
Federal court in Lincoln upholds a district court injunction, declaring the Nebraska bank guaranty law invalid. Judges Vendeventer and T. C. Munger affirm the earlier ruling, blocking the law from taking effect. Gov. Shallenberger weighs an extra session if the decision exposes fatal weaknesses.
The Ohio Supreme Court rules Morris had no legal claim to the Railroad Commissioner seat after Governor Harris retired and Harmon successor took office. Morris sought to recover the post from John Sullivan, but the court overruled Morris demurrer and dismissed his petition.
W J Buchanan a former United States Minister to Panama and veteran diplomat was found unconscious in Park Lane London and died at St George s Hotel. He had just arrived from Paris and helped back Gomez government in Venezuela while shaping US policy in South America. He served as minister to Argentina Brazil and Panama and played a key role in arbitration and the 1907 South American peace talks.
Tomaso and Qraes Viviano, kidnapped in St Louis last July for a $26000 ransom, were found wandering abandoned in Chicago. They are hospitalized for exposure and pneumonia. Police traced parents Peter and Justina Viviano and seek the kidnapper, with no custody traced. Reports note $2500 paid of the $25000 ransom.
Pittsburg completes dramatic series with an 8 to 0 victory over Detroit in the seventh game securing the World Series crown for the National League pennant winners. Don Oovan and Mullin pitched poorly as Fred Clarke’s Pirates dominated the game to become monarchs of the diamond.
Hogs sold for 8714 dollars per hundredweight at Paola Kansas, a peak in years due to local hog buyer competition. J E Hulbert of Fontanelle Iowa and Co Lt Dunbar of Vancouver BC buy control of United Railways Company and Ruth Trust Company in a near eight million dollar deal. Senate irrigation tour praises reclamation work and supports extending service. Ashland County ore developments rise with a new railroad into the Guest and Frenokee mines. Northfield Minnesota voters approve a farmer-led Telephone Company franchise 308 to 175 after four years of effort.
Dun’s Review notes a higher default tendency but strong bank payments and sustained production. Iron and steel demand rises, foundry prices firm for distant deliveries, and rolling mills locked into contracts through spring. Weather and holidays slowed movements yet lake navigation and freight rose. railroads invest in stock and track expansion. Trade, collections, and retail stocks improve, with warm clothing and housewares easing. Bank clearings up 9.5 percent year over year. failures in Chicago district rise. Improvements in trade and industry overall.
Prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains from Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Cincinnati New York compiled in a single market snapshot. Category by category figures show bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep and commodity quotes for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes across the listed cities.
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