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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
6
James and Mrs Donohue of Clinton, guided by a sensed force, rowed to Beaver Island shore on the Mississippi river and recovered their drowned infant from beneath a cottonwood root. The body lay just under the surface, the day marking the child’s third anniversary.
Marshalstown to host the State Epworth League annual session from October 11 through 14, attracting more than 600 delegates. The event unites the Monorth League of Town, the largest youth body in the state, with 100,000 Methodists represented across 1,000 chapters. State officers include President Rev Wills Handy and treasurer F C Ainley among others.
The United States Geological Survey reports on Ida County ground waters. Most wells are shallow used by farmers. Holstein’s 2000 foot deep well yields water near the surface and feeds a distillation system. Water is abundant and hard but good. a town report will be published and distributed free.
The Mansen family of Des Moines suffered a bee swarm attack at night. J A Mansen and his 18 month old daughter Marie were badly stung, while Mrs Fennsen and two other children walked nearby. A baby carriage rolled into the swarm, drawing the insects to the youngest child. Neighbors aided in removing the bees as others were stung.
Jury found Charles Rocker guilty of first degree murder in a notable Northwest case. He faces life imprisonment. a new trial motion is planned for October 5. Rocker had prior conviction for the murder of his employer August Schroeder, a Lyon county farmer, on June 29, 1900.
William Kobi aged 80 of three miles northwest of Ankeny was killed when a corn shredder exploded at the Menesee farm near Polk City. William Menesee, nearby operator, was slightly injured by flying debris and will recover. Kobi leaves a wife and two children.
George Smith of Clinton, aged 7, narrowly saved a child from harm by diverting his car into a tree. He sustained serious injuries in the collision, while the child escaped unharmed. Locals praise his selfless act and commend Clinton for the act of bravery.
Eight burglaries reported in a fortnight in Iowa City alarm residents. A burglar entered Alderman Hanley’s home during council meetings. An hour later Claude Pearson was nabbed for Albany Notes robbery. Police deem Pearson gang ringleader as investigations continue.
Cevil Smith of Hamburg, an employee of the Thim burg Canning Company, was likely fatally burned when a steam cooker exploded. He stood near the cooker, was enveloped in steam, and collapsed unconscious. Doctors fear for his recovery as skin and flesh blister. Also, John Gore of Daria City faced perjury charges for falsely swearing ages of his daughter and another married woman at Chariton. The case, defended by J. K. Beasley, moves to grand jury.
Vista Depot was robbed when Aourghos and accomplices entered Whota Cor and took 72 cents from the cash drawer. They also broke into the Walf store and carried away three pairs of shoes. In Indianola Marehel Coal died after being accidentally shot by a 13 year old, and Russell Wright mourns after a rifle incident. A baby in Janesville died when a bundle of quilts fell on it.
Davenport report says Maurie Valligan 11 daughter of W P Nalligan was run down by a street car. She suffered severe leg injuries and is described as likely to die from the crash. News notes the accident and updates on condition.
Attendance at the State Fair exceeded last year by 21 428. B I). Wise was appointed rural mail carrier at Grand Mound replacing Josiah Harman who resigned. The Success Linatype Company formed in Des Moines with 25 000 capital. Wabasha and Burlington depot at West Grove burned. Nine diphtheria cases reported in Davenport during August. Robert Flower of Council Bluffs killed by a Great Northern train. Rumor of Fort Dodge Des Moines and southern railway extension to Lake Okoboji. Mrs Caroline Muller’s farmhouse at Atlantic burned, loss 3 500 with 1 200 insurance. Jesse A Dubig, Rembrandt church minister, died of typhoid fever. Charles Humes of Woodmen of the World injured in accident at Davenport. Edith Nichols of Des Moines badly burned after a gas tank explosion. Iowa Manufacturing Co of OsKiinon won 4 887 contract for steam heating Deadwood public building. August freshet damaged mill dams at Town Falls and Cedar. Newton merchant sold defective eye cases. 23 of 32 dozen eyes bad. eggs marked incubator stock under new law.
A Canadian West harvest boom draws attention from Canadians and American millers as estimates place the 1906 wheat crop around 90 million bushels with up to 78 million for export. Analysts note high quality, strong demand, and economic ripple across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta driven by new settlers and robust oats and barley yields. American interest, bankers, and Northwest Grain Dealers Association tour key grain regions to gauge prospects, while labor shortages spur migration from eastern provinces and U.S. states to fill harvest needs.
A Los Angeles News fragment presents a line of questioning about a marriage, with a respondent recalling the first time she asked her husband for money after marriage, reflecting on early financial strain and possible tension in the relationship. The snippet hints at domestic finance disputes and investigative context.
Senator Borgam questions a man’s beliefs and understanding in a clipped exchange. The Washington Star quotes a provocative push for belief, with lines urging belief despite claimed misunderstanding and political skepticism.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a witty exchange about friendship and marriage, suggesting that while marriage may be off the table, remaining friends has its own advantages.
The Philadelphia Press notes a whispered exchange about Mr Magley asking Miss Passy for a call and suggests the couple may already have a bridesmaid chosen, reflecting light social gossip.
Dun's Review of Trade reports stronger Chicago wholesale activity with higher deposits and cash, despite plant pressure. Outside buyers boost bookings for staple goods for cold weather, while shipments head to Pacific and Southern points. Fewer failures noted. overall confidence in future trade remains high amid good crop returns and steady money markets.
A wide array of price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo Toledo New York and Armaglaguea Sunchey notes a Filipino volunteer capture and a death by suicide in Atlanta via razor.
A census bulletin compares 2004 manufacturing data to 1900, showing 216,262 establishments up 4 percent, capital rising from 8.08 billion to 12.68 billion, product value climbing from 11.41 billion to 14.80 billion, and wage earners totaling 5.47 million with salaries increasing significantly. Officers and clerks rose 43 percent, salaries 61 percent, and overall wage salaries up 80 percent.
A garbled OCR passage quotes varied claims about rulers, scholars, artists, and a royal journey cost. mentions include Duke of Wellington, King of Portugal, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, Prince of Wales, Austria’s public executioner, a statue of Gen Nicholson, and King Edward. The text bundles curiosities, misstatements, and old world anecdotes with many garbled phrases and unclear context.
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