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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1896

Page

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Destructive Texas storm strikes Louisiana and Mississippi

A Texas origin storm reaches Lake St. Joseph and New Orleans area causing widespread damage across parishes. Widespread wreckage includes tornados demolishing cabins, destroying a mill, injuring workers at a railroad elevator, and several deaths among colored residents near Johnson's Bend and Locust Sand. Property loss is estimated around 1000000 with numerous buildings and cotton sheds damaged or destroyed.

New Orleans Texas Parish Lake St. Joseph Mound Breun Jake Onery Taw Bayou Johnson's Pond Johnson’s Bend Lake Bren River Front Penisten Street Robin Street Annunciation Street Independence Peniston Street Illinois Central Railroad John W. Meyer Jenna J. Buck Waa Texas and Pacific Railroad George WSS Hennessey

Outlaws kill a farmer near Marinette in robbery attempt

A Lebanon farmer was shot and killed near Marinette, twenty miles south of here, by two outlaws who demanded money and fled when frightened off. Embree and a neighbor were en route to town with cotton when ordered to stop. one outlaw fired, killing Embree. Deputies pursue the gunmen amid the rural crime scene.

H. Baubree Indian Territory Halits Avamore T. Bambree Lebanon Embree Imbree

Whitney denies push for international bi metalism plan

New York October reports claim William Whitney proposed a platform plank to call a conference for international agreement on bimetallism and a one year plan to return silver to free coinage. Whitney states he never said such proposals and opposes unilateral silver return without broader support.

New York William ©. Whitney Chicago United States Whitney

Snow in Nebraska Delays and Deaths Reported

Torn from OCR disorder, Nebraska snow covers western areas with ten inches delaying work across towns. The report notes deaths and a firefight in a house as residents seek shelter and the storm disrupts travel.

Hold Your Wheat in the Motto Upon Which the Age

New York reports a striking development in grain markets as farmers in the wheat belt move stock despite rising prices, signaling expectations of higher future costs. Rain absence in the Punjaub raises famine fears, with Indian government measures anticipated to affect demand next month.

New York London Punjaub India

Smashers Set Marks At Nashville Half Mile

Nashville Tenn Oct 10 Four teams set records at Cumberland Path. Johnson paced by Johnnean Covers the half mile in 44 1 3, lowering his previous mark. Berlo sextette led by Johnson rode the third mule in 130 8 8. Myers Brodls and Storer formed a quad to cover one third mile in 31 1 5. All records official.

Nashville Tenn Cumberland Path John Johnson Johnnean Berlo Tohnson Caronside Brodls Myers Storer

Chicago Tragedy as Wife's Stepfather Kills Groom

A 19 year old Chicago bridegroom, Robert J. McCree, was shot dead by his wife's stepfather Henry Miller, a hay and feed merchant, last night. Miller was arrested at the scene as reports mix with pension notices and scattered wire-service items from Washington and other places.

Creedy Chicago Robert J. McCreedy Henry Miller Bince Rupert J. Me Miller

Terrific Texas twister devastates Sherman area

Special to the News from Sherman reports a four-tornado outbreak near Squirrel Creek and west of Dalus Texas. Homes and a tenant hut were destroyed. families injured and several missing. Damage spread through suburbs and Panola County with unrooted houses and post office damage. Searches mobilized across Denison, Hayes, and nearby farms as crews assessed injuries and total losses.

Dalus Tex Sherman Squirrel Creek Bottom Gouth- Warmington Hayes Te City Cleveland Avenue Clem Piteh Boneham Pond College Parisuburb Ferris Place Asmns Denison North Texas Indian Territory Panola County

Hungarian Elections Show Catholic Victory and Turbulent Contests

The report notes a Catholic party victory with sixteen elected and independents holding sway in Austria amid a tense election season. It mentions widespread interest, scattered contests, and measures to keep order as war-time strains extend into the political arena. The piece cites a large turnout and a push to augment forces with additional troops.

Austria Ning

Death by Own Action Ends Cattleman’s Life Shocking Crime

A cattleman known as J Long shot and killed Hinwell after mailing two drafts and stopping payment on three drafts for 1000 dollars each. He wrote letters claiming the drafts were paid and asked his body be sent to Monroe Illinois. The murder occurred near a hotel shortly before noon. 75 percent and 464 cash were found on him. No note naming a motive was left. The incident shocks Pleasantville and raises questions about money troubles and despair.

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Nebraska Banks Report Abstract of National Bank Conditions

Acting Comptroller of the Currency released an abstract for Nebraska national banks as of October 6. The state shows total resources of 18.66 million dollars, loans and discounts at 11.10 million, real estate and fixtures at 2.10 million, reserves about 3.07 percent, deposits around 8.56 million, with gold holdings near 960 thousand. The July 14 figures are listed as prior totals for comparison.

Cofin Nebraska Oman Lincoln Tota

Judge Dundy Dead After Congestion of Brain Attack

Omaha reports United States Judge Eimer Dundy died yesterday afternoon at his home in Omaha after a week of illness from congestion of the brain. The venerable jurist, born in Onixr, Neb, in 1866, began law with Senator William A. Walace in 1882, served until 1957, and moved to Falls City after living in Archer. He leaves a wife and two daughters, and was known for long service in the Nebraska and federal judiciary.

Omaha United States Dundy Twenty-Ninth Leavenworth Atreets Weel Tenis Rodick Quad Pimtr T J Mackay Tilden Onixr Yrombull County Pegan William A. Walate Richardson County Neb Archer Falls City

Terrible Mine Accident in Wilkes-Barre Shaft

A disaster at the South Wilkes-Barre shaft near Wilkes-Barre, Pa, left many miners trapped as smoke and gas hinder rescue efforts. About two dozen men were in the mine when the explosion or collapse occurred, with several named workers and the fire boss among those reported. rescue attempts continued amid dangerous conditions and shifting reports on casualties.

Willkesbarre Wilkesbar Howe Lytasix Pany

Wheat market notes show price shifts and odd details

Fragmented OCR text hints at wheat prices and market activity with mentions of cent changes, futures, and daily comparisons. Key entities are unclear due to garbled words, but references to market terms and a brief pricing snapshot appear.

Strange Figures from Kentucky Democratic Primary Results

Reported provisional tallies show differing county support with Jerome county excluded. Chairman Sommer notes the Silver faction’s lead, while Palmer and Buckner supporters are left out of the final totals. In Wyoming Valley a fatal accident occurred near a coal mine and injured several, including a woman who died later.

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