30 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
1
Elgin Geho criticizes Bal ington Booth for carelessness with facts. Miss Eyn Booth becomes commander of the Salvation Army in Canada and Newfoundland. A Moosup man finds two 1781 1782 silver pieces while renting an old house. Golf—fiction.
A New York farmer converts potatoes into fuel by placing them in a coal stove hopper to dry and burn. He claims the process yields ample heat at a low cost of two dollars per ton, unsettling coal dealers in the potato sections. A rector in New York City admits borrowing another preacher’s sermon on Easter Sunday, calling it earthy rest and saying it was as good a sermon as he could preach.
Farmers in Massachusetts protest the demolition of the bullfinch front of the old state house, arguing that practical economy must back public sentiment to sway public opinion. Chicago doctors claim X rays under proper use can destroy cholera to tuberculosis bacteria, a finding that could exceed prior X ray achievements if true.
The Ballington Booth organization renames from God's American Volunteers to the Volunteers. New York University becomes the home of the University of the City of New York. Officials aim to avoid cumbersome titles and align with modern usage.
Secretary Lamont plans mid month dedication of the equestrian General Hancock statue in Wallington. Senator Warren Wyoming proposes a resolution for the Interior Secretary to resume patenting funds to the Union Pacific Railroad. The House Ways and Means Committee favors O W Stone Pennsylvania bill to repeal the Wilson act section granting free alcohol for arts and manufactures.
John T. Chumasero, a prominent Chicago merchant, died at his home in Chicago. The report notes his prominence in the city’s business scene and he is remembered as a leading local figure.
A four story brick building at 48 Jackson Street Chicago was destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 75000 to 100000. Part of a Missouri Pacific freight train derailed across the Gascon river near St Louis. No lives lost. John Leninger and Peter Preizeller killed by a train near Looneyville New York. Bodies recovered from Butte mining explosion. Wrecking attempt near Cleveland. Fire at Gould box factory Charlton Massachusetts caused 50000 loss. Fritz Erasmy six died in Richmond district San Francisco. Detrointe storage warehouse fire caused 10000 loss and 50000 in contents. twelve firefighters overcome by smoke. Street duel in Bassett Texas. Powell fatally shot. Multiple other incidents and political notes follow in brief.
Flowing artesian water was found at 507 feet in Cairo Illinois. Baldwin noted the Indies six day bicycle race in Minneapolis. Bishop Thoburn, M E B missionary in India, arrived in New York. Henry Villard answered in the Northern Pacific Manitoba Railway suit. Charles Davis, Elmira National Bank receiver, died suddenly. HQs of the Hotel Waiters Association may move from St Louis to Chicago. The septolin cure for consumption showed success in three convicts in Western Pennsylvania penitentiary. Frank and Tony Charlessen of Brooklyn built a 20 foot sloop to sail May 27 for Southampton. NY Central & Hudson River Railroad stockholders met. last year’s board re-elected. Northern Louisiana election outlook warns of bloodshed on April 2. The United States ex-Slave Owners Registration Bureau faced a post office fraud order. Sedalia capitalists backed a bond to move Missouri capital. Pittsburg Window Glass and Western Window Glass unions plan closing all U S factories May 29. Rev H P Colin resigns from Coldwater Presbyterian Church after controversy over his views. Colin had pastored the church for eighteen years.
London reports a growing crisis in South Africa with Bulawayo and Salisbury under threat. Officials claim Bulawayo remains defendable while Matabele forces and Boer allies mass nearby. Reinforcements from Mafeking face long delays amid scarce water and rising casualties, as 12 whites have been killed and relief efforts slow.
Market data from Chicago and Minneapolis on April 24 show wheat and corn prices with May and July futures, hogs trading at 3.45 to 5.80 with varying weights, cattle steady to lower, and mixed price moves across wheat corn and pork futures. Minneapolis notes April wheat closing at 60 1 8 to 63 40, on track No 1 hard and Northern grades. Milwaukee shows wheat weak and corn steady. St Paul reports hogs steady with fat cattle weak on overall tone.
The Democratic party in Nebraska gathered in Lincoln with about 800 delegates from every county. The convention showed strong unity as the platform endorsed direct vote on senators, income tax, revenue tariff, initiative and referendum, and liberal pensions, while expressing support for monometallism or dimetallism and the gold standard debate reflected from Massachusetts.
Land Commissioner Lamoreux announced a long list of fine lands to be offered for sale to the highest bidder above appraised value. After approval, the lands will be placed on the market at once.
Madison Wis April 24 at a meeting the board of regents decided to reduce tuition in all departments except law and agriculture. Fees in other departments will be the same as last year. The regents had faced strong opposition when fees were raised last year.
A sudden downpour in Heaver county caused streams to overflow their banks leading to immense damage. Homes were washed away, hundreds of horses and cattle drowned, and numerous farms ruined by the flood waters in Guthrie Oklahoma on April 24.
The Mason and Davis firm of Chicago, manufacturers of stores and rangas, failed today showing assets of 73000 and liabilities of 107000.
Dispatches from New Orleans to Connecticut and Maryland detail party wins and losses in state conventions. Rumors claim Pharr vetoed by voters while Democrats rally against city rings. Tennessee and Maryland platforms back gold standard, tariff protection, and limited silver coinage amid convention fervor.
A circuit court verdict in Madleon Wisconsin awards William Schultz a $2,000 judgment against Hugo Baird a wealthy storekeeper near Vorenn for seducing Schultz's daughter and her promise of marriage. The action rests on the loss of services doctrine retained in Wisconsin law.
In Newport Kentucky on April 24 Mr and Mrs Alexander Bryan of Greens Castle Indiana and their family attended the trial of Scott Sackson. Prof Edwin F Post of Depauw University sat near the defendant’s brother in law. Coroner W Z Tingley was recalled and identified clothing on Pearl Bryan body near Fort Thomas with blood stains also found on the clothing.
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