22 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
1
A garbled, satirical overview traces social quirks and politicalNotes from a 19th or early 20th century column. It cites a color blind fault finder, a wealthy empress who smokes cigars, Greek rivalries, Gladstone’s deafness, and a creaky Chicago pool hall. It notes Idaho’s sine die adjournment and hints at a new political party next summer, praising the idea.
Reports from outlying Missouri counties indicate the greens crop is unusually forward this year. Some rural hostels have already served guests a serving of greens with breakfast bacon, eggs, cornbread, and buttermilk.
Paper undergarments are widely used in Japan. Garments are cut from large sheets of finely crisped paper, stitched, and reinforced at buttonholes with calico. The fabric remains strong when wet, flexible, and extremely light. With daily hot baths, Japanese favor inexpensive paper garments that can be replaced often.
Mrs Yotta Gerber aged 106 died in New York City last week. A Polish immigrant who recalled Napoleon’s 1812 Russian invasion as a child inKickok village she worked at home until late life. Her husband died at 76. Survived by four children ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mary her daughter lives in New York. Granddaughter recently wed. She cracked filbert nuts with her natural teeth.
The east side’s smart-set promotes a Poverty Party that mocks the poor in disguise. Guests are barred from wearing costumes denoting visible means of support, with characters like Dusty Rhoades and Oyster Mike featured. The piece condemns wealthier folly at others’ expense, noting the humor sharpens when the rich laugh at the poor’s misfortune.
The two aging statesmen, both well over eighty, appear starkly different. Bismarck reportedly says his line ends and politics no longer thrill him, while Gladstone remains active, strong in courage, and devoted to duty. The piece contrasts their fading powers with Gladstone’s continuing vigor and benevolence.
The excerpt reports on a grim exchange where Corbett vows to kill Fitzsimmons if he refuses to fight. Bob counters with a blunt warning that Fitzsimmons would be beaten to death if he challenged the ex champion to a bout. The dialogue reveals a dangerous, volatile stance around the anticipated match.
A fragmented report describes fanciful claims about excursion steamers on the Mississippi and a Bar on Munchausen like tale about tying a horse to a church steeple. The readable text suggests satire or garbled copy and lacks coherent events or identifiable entities.
A comprehensive wrap recounts major happenings from the week both domestic and international. The article notes Rear Admiral Ramsey being removed from the railroads bureau and reports that the entire government forestry commission is ordered to report to the interior department at 4 PM next Monday.
Stephen Smith a pioneer dry goods merchant of Bloomington NL died at seventy. Capt Sam G Cabell, famed Mississippi steamboat captain of Civil War era, died in Washington at eighty three. Andrew Ruffridge, early Freeport resident near Decorah IA, died suddenly. W A Doran of Monticello IA elected Eldora schools superintendent amid many applications. Union veterans favored for USDA posts. Clark Howell named editor in chief of the Atlanta Constitution succeeding Ev an Howell.
Multiple early 20th century calamities are noted: gas works in River Falls Wisconsin damaged by an explosion. Yong Brynning found dead at La Grosse with a shotgun. a Newark convention building destroyed by fire. Bob McCloskey drowns fording a stream near Athol. H rank Brede dies of paralysis in Dubuque. the George G Otto carpet company in Cincinnati loses 406000 in two hours.
A string of criminal items from early reports. A. J. Whiteman is acquitted in New York of grand larceny. Casper Tracg dies after a shooting in Great Iowa. Oscar Charlson, a religious enthusiast, commits suicide at Stoney City Iowa. Charles Reid kills L. W. Halsted in Mavon Georgia following an insult to a wife. Two men suspected of blowing a safe at a state bank in Oneida Alabama, netting over $3,000. Chris Maguire, a Kansas City magnate, arrested at Ackley Iowa for raising a note of 400 to 500 dollars. Aldrich, Kansas City bond officer, held for embezzling 27,000. Thomas Dockery of Fond du Lac Wisconsin charged with importing foreign labor and seven Indians for Hannaford.
An official Constantinople statement reports 2,000,000 subscribed for military expenses. Q H Bullen of St Louis Bank heads a pneumonia case. he leaves a widow and two children. Russian budget shows an 80,000,000 rouble deficit. Hawaii's President Dole cites William A Knee as rejected for annexation duties. tobacco plantations near Misalanta Veracruz suffer a destructive insect invasion. Grace period tense with intensified Lent along Vera Cruz coast. German consul in Zurich notes Bulgarian government will deliver 95,000 motors and 10,000 pairs of boots.
A Servian war department seeks bids for delivery of 1500 horse blankets. The report also notes a series of violent events including a suicide by Fkhleupfer in Stock ton jail, a shooting incident at Whineath Kansas, and political turmoil from Barrios and Morales in Guatemala.
A chaotic jumble reports Dibeorwine and Swift becoming a Human Catholic in New York, a Pennsylvania road plan to carry bicycles free, Edison Electric buying Crosse Works at La Crosse, and Stetson Bros. failing at Mason City. It notes a New York anti cartoon bill passing the senate, a bank reorganization dispute in Missouri, a 1 percent dividend from Central Railroad of New Jersey, and executions against a Philadelphia dry goods dealer. Other items cover a true bill against pipe companies, a Lebanon Mills deed, Granteburg shipment, Arbor Day in Iowa, and L A W racing board moves. Also reported are Italian tomato cannery competition, a Springville bank wreck claim, Modoc Indians’ dire condition, Uncompahgre reservation openings, and Webster City doctors on A Merchal.
A parent asks if a boy will be badly deformed after an incident. The eminent physician grimly says the child will be misshapen with crossed legs, walking on hands. The father, wiping his eyes, vows to shield him and jokes no dime museum will hire him for less than 75 dollars a week in Chicago Tribune style.
A humorous exchange described in the New York Journal depicts two deaf mute individuals. One asks the other to keep a secret, promising absolute silence and a discreet memory, highlighting a playful misunderstanding and the era’s comic framing.
The Detroit Free Press reports Tommy asks about a young man at a house and questions his arm, noting a tense moment after a sister relays that a mother saw an arm out of place last night. The fragment hints at a domestic scene with a curious, tense exchange.
Grand Forks North Dakota reports a world of water as rivers swell across the prairies. Soundings show water three to five feet deep where fields once lay dry while farmers move stock to elevated platforms and await subsiding floods. Several towns report rising rivers, washed bridges, and residents evacuating with boats and rubbers.
April reports describe the Red River rising at an inch per hour near St Vincent, flooding Second Street and depots while trains halt and residents move to higher ground. Moorhead relief plans allocate $600 for 30 days of food, clothing, fuel, and medicine as losses mount. In Clay County bridges and highways face a $50,000 bill. farm stock and seed grain losses appear likely. Winnipeg notes a peak flood with water three feet higher and concerns of a serious flood below the city as water nears twenty feet above normal.
Report from Omaha dated April 15 states there is less danger of the threatened cutoff by the Missouri River. The river conditions have improved, reducing the risk to downstream areas.
Floodwaters spread on farms three to four miles inland along the Missouri near Council Bluffs as dykes held back rising levels. Workers demanded higher pay after strikes. some substitutes were hired. The flood, the worst since 1881, is near its crest and expected to recede. First train in a month resumed service after two weeks as seeding begins on higher ground.
Damage on the Missouri near Sioux City Iowa and toward Pierre runs high this spring with widespread losses to silver front land and ongoing flood evictions. The rising waters threaten more property as crests push downstream, affecting hundreds of acres and prompting widespread concern over northern flood damages.
Memphis reports show the Mississippi River rising toward Vicksburg with strain on the Louisiana levee system. Thousands work day and night to hold embankments as planters fear delayed relief and crops in Sunflower and Bogue Phalia areas face destruction. Some lines of communication and homesteads are submerged. a family of seven perished on a road. a relief steamer was dispatched to Davis Islands.
Chicago April 15 President McKay of the university trustees says C W Spalding treasurer and president of the Hefund Globes Savings Bank admitted to him and Trustee Armstrong Uit Heland he hypothecated the university endowment bonds entrusted to him as treasurer This admission of guilt was made Monday Spalding offered no explanation but promised a full statement later.
Washington April 15 It is reported that T Powderly formerly general master workman of the Knights of Labor will be appointed commissioner of Immigration to succeed Herman Stump of Maryland It is believed that W A Jones of Wisconsin will be commissioner of Indian affairs These nominations will disappoint Col Kiefer and Maj Pickler
The Globe St James Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette ridicule the idea of the United States bimetallic mission and doubt any tactical result from pursuing the policy.
The nomination of ex-Congressman Meiklejohn of Nebraska to be assistant secretary of state was triggered by James Martin of Vermont declining the post. The decision followed a visit by Mr. Martin last week and was urged by Senator Rector.
Congress member Shatine of Ohio nominates D. J. Bundy, a colored youth from Cincinnati, for leadership at Annapolis. He resists calls to withdraw, while murmurs rise among naval academy students about resignations and unrest following the appointment.
Washington April 11. Rival Admiral Bruce is detached from North Atlantic station and appointed commandant of the New York navy yard replacing Commodore Ricard who assumes command of the North Atlantic station. Other West region changes reported.
William A Kinney among passengers on the Kremer Austynius from Honolulu arriving today. Kinney arrives as special envoy to Washington to oversee the reciprocity treaty and push for a renewal. He will focus on securing continued trade terms and monitoring negotiations for the agreement.
A British steamer Mo yung of 3010 tons outward bound for India and the voyage was driven ashore off St Catherine s Hole on the Isle of Wight during a gale. Passengers and crew faced a scene of great excitement as rocket apparatus were used to aid in the evacuation.
The St Jamon Gazette reports growing trouble in Hawaii over Japanese immigration. It warns that if a clash occurs between Japan and the United States, the U S Navy would face a difficult opponent at sea.
Informed diplomats foresee inevitable war as Greece faces possible intervention by foreign powers. Reports from London and Vienna note Greek moves near Damiasi and Turkish artillery inspections, with German officers and a Greek royal family split over the government’s course.
Jack Kvarer ett and Willan Cassidy reach Duluth from the Foley mine on the Seine river with gold valued at 7500. They faced a perilous river crossing and ice breaks, Everett nearly drowned before Cassidy saved him. The mine, started five weeks ago, has produced about 11000.
The council fixed city saloon licenses at 300 per year, making 700 with county and state licenses. Saloon keepers call the total excessive under the law and few will obtain licenses. The ordinance passed by four of eight votes, one member resigning, and some saloon men plan to challenge its legality.
Made at Randers Rapid City South Dakota April 15 the South Dakota Cattle Association was in session here and elected OC X Howard president John Fhelan vice president I M Stewart secretary and treasurer The association last year saved for its members 187 head of cattle valued at 100727 It cost the association 10804 to do the work and protect fine members from rustlers.
Jack Morgan, released from Stillwater last week with $108, was shot in the leg and badly beaten in woods between Minnehaha and Fort Luckling by two men who lured him there and stole about $55 remaining. The incident occurred on April 15.
Wascea Minn April 15 the newly elected council held its first meeting. The mayor's appointments of D L Devine as recorder Theodore Brown night watch and Swenson treasurer were confirmed. The appointments of chief of police street commissioner and city attorney were not confirmed.
Minnesota division Sons of Veterans encampment in Princeton postponed a week from June 8 to 11 to accommodate teachers and pupils in the public schools. The decision affects attendees from the area and surrounding districts.
Fargo April 15 a slip in the new game law raises questions about its wording. The act repeals the old statute upon passage but does not take effect until July 1 leaving a potential gap with no operative game regulations until the new law becomes effective.
Judge Campbell calls court at Millbank on April 45 with six criminal and thirty-seven civil cases. Among the criminal matters are two blind pig cases and M. W. Cook appears for embezzlement from the railroad company.
William A. Dickson a prominent farmer in Torrance Township was found hanging in his barn in Despendency Glenwood Minnesota on April 15. Authorities described the death as suicide following a note or indications of financial or personal distress. The incident shocked the local community and prompted inquiries by county officials.
Fergus Falls Minn April 15 John Valvorsen aged nineteen was fatally injured while chasing stock a pole entering his abdomen and causing death within twenty four hours authorities report the accident occurred north of the city and the victim was taken to the hospital where he died due to the pole wound later classified as accidental death by local officials
The April 15 hearing in Margerure Heil and Itand Works district court focused on the murder of Thomas Brees. Wida Call John Des champs and Thomas Nelson were bound to the grand jury after the proceeding.
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