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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
1
A garbled item mentions Harvard faculty, an edict against football and student discipline. It also notes divorce chatter with Marie Burrougha pursuing separation from Mas sen, though they remain amicable in the same San Francisco hotel. Twenty six states have commissions on national legal uniformity.
The article notes Argon, a newly discussed atmospheric element, challenges established physics ideas. In a condensed state it resembles white cheese, appearing actively influential across multiple themes once considered settled, with scientists and theologians both referenced in the discussion.
An engineer proposes a four and a half mile Mont Blanc tunnel ending at a 9000 foot elevator shaft with a two million dollar cost. The venture aims to attract tourists and pay for itself. Twelve young Japanese officers to return home in New York studied war as privates, having graduated from top schools. They value education and start at the bottom in practice.
The czarling bans Imput for offenses by peasants under mercy of local judges. Ten year figures show 8,000 deaths from knout whippings, many for stealing produce. Gladstone argues two minds grow stronger with aging, body care key to progress. Maryland Supreme Court overturns oleomargarine sale limits while demanding honest labeling.
Report on deadly kerosene accidents in St Paul and Chicago. Five women burned to death in St Paul after attempting to light a fire with kerosene. In Chicago a woman and a child were seriously injured when kerosene poured directly onto flames. The writer urges pouring a small amount into a cup away from the fire and keeping the can at a distance.
The James Ueck trust, formed in San Francisco over twenty years ago, has wisely expended about 2 million dollars on the Lick Observatory and related institutions including a school of mechanical arts and free baths. Remaining funds go to the Academy of Balance and the Society of California Pioneers as residuary legatees, with no public contest.
The report notes tax receipts surpass estimates while implying a rumored arrest in South Dakota. A mysterious United States Supreme Court matter surfaces. Rumors say the Spanish envoy to the U.S. has resigned but the government may not accept. Cleveland and Gresham mark birthdays, Carlisle orders deportation of English diamond cutters, and the president plans new federal court appointments in Oklahoma.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Prof. Peter H. Vander Weyde in New York at 82, Dr. Henry Coppee in Lehigh University at 75, Dr. G.V. Barclay of Chattanooga, and other prominent individuals including Anna Townsend of Cleveland, Julian Stevenson and Martin Hardin engaged, and Sister de Chantel, with details on families and estates. The summary also mentions the will of George W. Helme promising major inheritance and various religious and public figures active in lectures and sermons.
A long list of misfortunes follows including two brothers arrested in Colorado for alleged gold ore theft valued up to 100000 dollars, several deaths from accidents and violence across multiple states, a Boston arrest of a swindler posing as Col West, a schooner buried off Delaware breakwater and crew fatalities, a theater false alarm causing stampede, and various personal tragedies reported from South Carolina to Indiana and California.
A jumbled almanac of disasters and crimes from various locales. Fatal suicides in Indiana and Pennsylvania, arson in Ohio, fires destroying Holmes infirmary, and robberies in Alabama and Mississippi. Shootings in Washington county Arkansas and Seeley Texas. Disturbances, assaults, and arrests cross many towns including Laporte Bremen Camden and Memphis.
A sprawling foreign dispatch reports the Colombian insurrection ending in surrender. It notes Baron von Schorlemer-Alst’s death from influenza, wreckage from a missing cruiser near Tarifa, and unfruitful searches for the vessel. Cuban gunner Antonio Macco reportedly aboard the Alliance was landed at Sandy Hook.
In Minneapolis on March 28, Claus A. Blix faces a continued trial for murder. The hearing adjourned to May 14 to accommodate witnesses and defense poverty. Adriana Hayward defends his brother Harry, who sits jailed and faces possible death, while he questions guilt and sanity.
From Ottawa March 28 Premier Greenway declares the governor general order will be rejected in full. The verdict concerns remedial legislation for Catholics in separate schools and stirs officials with potential critical consequences depending on the detunni on government’s move.
Band of Mount Morris vault blown open with dynamite last evening. About 10,000 in the safe believed untouched while robbers took several hundred dollars in silver and stole a team. The team was recovered later, but no clue to the burglars remains.
In Waterford on March 28 a special court at Clonmel examined a case of murder aimed at a woman named Cleary charged as a witch. Ten defendants including her husband and father faced trial for the burning death of Cleary, with evidence indicating she was killed by fire.
The special grand jury summoned to investigate election fraud in Kansas City reported its findings today. Twelve indictments were returned, eleven for crimes against election laws.
Maggie Tiller was condemned to be hanged for the murder of Charles Miller. The sentence would be Chicago’s first execution of a woman if carried out, and the condemned woman is described as colored. March 28.
Madrid dispatch reports Cuban rebels number about 8 000, with only half armed and the bulk composed of negroes according to Liberal sources.
A devastating blaze on Grand Avenue in Milwaukee wiped out the Plankinton estate five story block and adjacent businesses including Landauer Co, Tanner Co, and Barling & Wimbold. Losses exceed 1 million with insurance figures totaling around 1.06 million. The library collection survived though many smaller shops and flats were damaged or destroyed.
Memorandum of a Michigan ad promoting a rheumatic cure by Swanson Rheinmade Cure Co. It lists doctors and towns including Higgs in Detroit and Logan home, with claims of high testimonials and a $1.00 bottle price. The text urges readers to write for free investigation details.
Chicago reports startling disclosures from reorganized Whisky trust books showing nearly 100000 dollars paid by railroads as rebates or shipments. Inspectors say no trace of this money appears on trust ledgers and allege that senior officers benefited from the payments.
A large deed transferring property to three receivers was placed with Register of Deeds Kempt. The record covers the old Meiner's distillery in Wauwatosa plus thirty-one other distilleries from New York to California. The action follows a United States court order from the Northern District of Illinois for a special meeting to convey the property.
In San Francisco on March 28 Frank Satler shot his wife after a quarrel and attempted to force her to his room. She fled and he shot her twice, then killed himself with a bullet to the brain, ending a troubled marriage.
Ivan WIL Not Time, St. Paul, March 28. John Ivan, who shot and killed a policeman at Hastings last summer and was sentenced to hang, had his sentence commuted by Gov. Clough to life imprisonment. The commutation note was signed by Judge Crosby, the jury, and 181 Hastings citizens. Farmers are fighting the Russian thistle this spring, with thousands of acres plowed and new methods tried.
Nicholas Gilles aged sixty died at life home in St Peter on the Monday before March 28. An old settler, he came to Nicollet county in 1857. He leaves a wife and seven children, four of whom reside in St Peter.
James Rene died in Stillwater prison on March 28 from heart failure. He was received September 29, 1888 from Duluth Medical, and his death ends a long incarceration.
A gunfight near Midden left Deputy Manning and deputy Wan Stevens dead and McWilliams known as Verdoris Kid mortally wounded. Joe Morris was shot in the abdomen and died. The bodies of the outlaws were brought to town for rewards as authorities identify Verdigris gang members and return McWilliams’ body to Brage's relatives.
Premier Greenway announced the Manitoba legislature will adjourn on May 6 to allow thorough debate on the separate schools issue. The government has consulted constitutional lawyers, whose opinions may influence policy when the house reconvenes in May. Some local politicians speculate early dissolution could result from the adjournment.
Washington March 20. Rank B Clarke of St Maul visiting on business related to the Land Company of Superior says rumors in Philadelphia of spikes found driven into the ways that supported the steamer St Paul and blocked launching. No one yet identified as responsible, yard closed, searches underway, Clarke reports on train. If true it explains why the St Paul did not leave the ways, a first in twenty two years.
Judge Webber King orders a new trial in the Petersoir case, routed through Getna New Trial, Redwool Malls, Minn. The action, pursued after arguments for and against, centers on a $10,000 judgment for transmission and related venue questions. The case involves jox Senator Peterson and the Western Union Telegraph company.
Local valley today uncovered a nest of counterfeiters and seized their notes for forging dollars and nickels. Jefferson May, new arrival and head of the group, confessed and implicated Henry Boyer and his two nephews Joe and John Boyer, residents of this city. All are in jail.
Reported a Japanese bombardment planned on Formosa island for the following day. Note mentions Ta Hung Chang conference progress with Japanese officials set to resume next week. An Ottumwa incident records an officer shot by a coal miner after attempting to quell a family dispute, with the accused held for Fort Madison jail.
George Wells, mayor and leading banker of Fairfield, died suddenly early this morning at his Fairfield residence leaving a gap in local governance and financial leadership.
In Butte Montana on March 30 a court session before Judge Knowles heard a lottery allegation involving the Montana Mining, Lawn and Interment community. The case was brought by the United States attorney after a six day trial on a motion.
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