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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1897

Page

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Amid Bias and Politics in Disjointed Dispatches

A mosaic of political wit and social critique notes a resigned Edhem Pasha, a Montana relocation tale, and relief aid debates for Cubans. It cites John R. Lynch’s move to Louisiana, critiques Brooklyn governance, and praises Sooth Low as a capable mayor and Columbia University leader amid municipal reform discussions.

John R. Lynch Misalazippi Louisiana Aurces Lynch Congress House of Representatives Mississippi The Treasury Thaarisson

Conscientiousness versus a Rich Missionary Gift

A devout missionary at a religious conference objects to a gift of 250000 for missionary work, arguing the wealthy man should not be religiously zealous. The donor earned wealth through business skill and has pledged millions for religious moral and charitable causes, challenging anti wealth rhetoric in anarchist papers.

Waterproofing textile fabrics by electrolytic oxide deposition

A U S patent describes a water proofing method for textiles using wet fabric between tin or aluminum rollers linked to a generator. Positive electrode oxidation deposits a metal oxide into fibers, creating water repellence without blocking pores, while excessive current risks oxide reduction by nascent hydrogen.

United States

Alimony Ordered Despite Actor’s Unemployment

Actor Seabrooke must continue paying 40 dollars weekly in alimony to his wife even as he is out of work. His wife earns an additional 100 dollars weekly on stage, a sizable advantage in the eyes of the court, noted alongside a reference to a stage scene.

Seabrooke Isle of Champagne

Fire destroys lotteries of theaters and divas

A striking tally claims 1,100 theaters burned in a century with about 10,000 fatalities. It singles out the United States as home to 469 of these named divas, framing a grim pattern of losses and losses among performers and venues.

United States

Notable Happenings From The Telegraph Reports

A broad review highlights major events at home and abroad. The tariff act text reaches congressional document rooms with a seventy page law. Base recipients receive 25,000, senators 10,000, and the senate finance committee 15,000.

Telegraph Nationa Senate House Senators Senate Committee On Finance

Notable Obituaries and Community Notes From Regional News

Mrs Charles H Spurgeon widow of the late London pastor turned the first sod for a large Baptist chapel in Bexhill. Downing Wisconsin pioneer GG Grone, a long-time plant owner and civic member, is reported dead. Prof Charles Ilenty Myrey, renowned musician and composer, died in New York at forty. John Vayis of Princeton, aged eighty two, longtime Christian speaker active in many states. Miss Marie H Jenny of Syracuse, recent graduate of Mendyville Theological Seminary, plans to enter the ministry and is noted as athletic and refined. her sister Miss Julie Jenny is a noted Syracuse lawyer, orator and lecturer.

Charles H. Spurgeon Metropolitan Tabernacle London Bexhill Gg, Grone Downing Wis Crinetown Charies Ilenty Myrey New York Ifo Eller John Vayis Princeton Dn. J Chistian Church Yaris Virginis Kentucky Marie H. Jenny Syracuse Mendyville Unitarian

Accidental Happenings Across the Nation

Montana miner Antonio Drago died from a rattlesnake bite at the Natural Bridge district. Cedar Rapids barber Harry Jeffreys is missing after leaving his shop. Three Detroit youths drown when a rowboat capsized near Sugarshind. A fire nearly destroyed the Spring House at Richfield Springs, New York, while 160 guests and 300 employees were present. everyone escaped.

Antonio Drago Montana Natural Bridge Harry Jeffreys Cedar Rapids Iowa Detroit Detroit River Willam W. Shier Pyink

Ingersoll kin in botched drugstore suicide attempt

Exoch Ingersoll, said to be Robert G. Ingersoll’s second cousin, tried self harm with liquor in a Bath Beach Brooklyn drugstore using laudanum. Detroit deaths include Mrs Princes Selitsch Ke 45 Charles Weltzke 53 and an unknown man who jumped from a ferry. Passages mention other local fatalities and amid farm news records.

Exoch Ingersoll Robert G. Ingersoll Bath Beach Brooklyn Detroit Mich Princes Selitschke Charles Weltzke Pasqelle Dadario Philadelphia Modest Orson Bevins Sawkeye

Foreign Gossip and Royal Rumors Stir Headlines

A dispatch from Caivoenya claims tribes occupy Abu Hund with no resistance. Rumors say Queen Victoria would ban second marriages if possible. Princess Beatrice allegedly promised her mother never to remarry. Italian prisoner general Gen Albertone challenges Prince Henry of Orleans over Howardice charges. Nordenskjold’s son-in-law reports from Ascension that news from Sfere Andree is unlikely this year. Funeral of M Poilione de St Mars to be non military. Great Britain takes pride in Queen’s command regarding Orchardsey.

Duke of Marlborough Lord Salisbury Tondon Caivoenya Abu Hund Victoria Beatrice Albertone Abyssinia Prince Henry of Orleans Gothenburg Sweden Lijout Svendenborg Otto Nordenskjold Ascension Sfere Andree Lkely M. Poilione de St. Mars Urvetet Diiner Great Britain Wik Iuw Quillue Orchardsey

Royal Academician Tribute and Church Letter on Liberty

An article notes a Royal Academician elected nearly twenty years ago for a Jubilee portrait of herself and notable royals including the prince of Wales. An Archbishop of Canterbury letter received in Chicago urges religious liberty for Protestants in South America, stating it is a priceless possession to claim and defend.

Prince of Wales Duke of York Prince Edward Canterbury Chicago Tolar Tee

Numerous Early 1900s Notices Across Industries

A mishmash of short items covers tin production in Ashland Wisconsin, a fatal Indian encounter near Guthrie in Oklahoma Territory, and thriving placer mining along Bear Creek in Montana. Also noted are legal rulings in Kentucky, management changes at St Louis Wheel, gold finds in Siskiyou California, and a Winston Montana woman hailed as a gold queen.

Man wrestles rattler after pantaloons strike incident

Jim Murphy of Alma faced a huge rattlesnake while in a field. The snake’s fangs pierced the fabric but not his flesh. Murphy gripped the snake by the neck and walked two miles to town, keeping it secure in a coop.

Jim Murphy Alma Murphy Kansas City Journal

Preparing for It the Barricade to Stage Life

A society woman discusses ambition and scandal with a friend. He notes she hesitates about taking the stage, while she quips that she has not yet arranged a satisfactory scandal, reflecting theatrical ambition and social restraint.

Chicago Post

The Smart Baker in the Vulture's Den

A vivid anecdote recalls a baker entering a perilous den with calm boldness. The editor notes the brisk entry and writes it up for publication in a New York newspaper, capturing the scene and reaction.

Vultur

Miners Day Rally Beset by Marches and Strikes

Pittsburgh Aug 6 Miners day drew 10000 on the Duduesne wharf to hear Debs Mrs Jones and local speakers. Governors and officials amid calls to end suppression of speech. Turtle Creek and Sandy Creek miners claim near victory with No 4 pit closed and fewer workers, while deputies face strain and some resignations. Debates and clashes occurred as Supt De Armitt faced marchers and warned of arrests. Other reports note miners out in Hartwell Petersburg Liths Ayershire Jackson and a Sweetwater strike seeking higher digging pay.

Pittsburg Duduesne Wharf Henry Eugene V Debs Gov. Haatings Turtle Creek Sandy Creek Pun Creek de Arnitt Blum Creek Marly Samuel de Armitt Morrayayitle Road Tee Road New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company de Armitt Terre Hame Ind Llewellyn Lerry Kennedy Indiana Miners' Or Regation Winslow Hartwell Petersburg Lith's Ayershire Jackson

Telephone exchange to cover several Minnesota towns

A new Sitley County Telephone exchange has formed in Gaylord with a 15000 capital. It will serve Gibbon Winthrop Gaylord Arlington New Home New Auburn and Henderson with each town except New Auburn contributing about 500 toward the line’s construction, slated for completion in October. Photographers’ Convention Closer in St Paul. The Northwestern Photographers’ association holds its third annual convention with officers elected J A Brush presiding and regional VPs named. events include an open exhibition room for public viewing.

Gaylord Minn. Ang. U Sitley County St. Paul Northwestern Photographers’ Association Liarge J. A. Brush Minneapolis Heinzehnan Owetonna Vic J. R. Snow Mankato Secrtary PLT Nelson Anoku A. F. Opsahl Wisconsin W. A. Pryor la Crosse Lown MW. Starks Sioux City South Dakota J. V. Beau Sioux Malls North Dakota Beniley Fargo

New Ulm County Fair Purses Boosted for Trotting Events

Aug 6 New Ulm Minnesota reports grand total purses and premiums exceeding 12,000 for the upcoming Grow County fair running Aug 26 28. Trotting and pacing events total 1,500 with six events at 250 each. Running events add 800 to 1,000 more.

New Ulm Mhuat

Tim Hurst in Trouble in St Louis Angers City

Vampire Murst of the National League, wanted in Cincinnati for assault with a beer glass at a recent ball game, was arrested here and jailed at the Four Courts awaiting transfer to Ohio authorities Bull refused arrival of an official to take him back to Cincinnati

Tim Hurst St. Louis Ang Vampire Murst National League Cincinnati Ohio Bull

Unclear court action noted in reformatted report

A damaged OCR item reports a court chamber decision by Judge Bigelow regarding an ongoing case tied to a group named Modern Woodmen in an unnamed locality. The fragment hints the action may be varied to a higher court, with to-day as the reference date.

Fulton Dudge Bigelow Monlern Amperten Puttar Te Rock

OUI Resident Dies in Fire at Home

In Minnesota, an elderly resident died after a house fire. Officials report the victim, a long-time resident of the area, was found deceased in her dwelling. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the blaze and any contributing factors.

Vigilantes Fire on Farmers in Minnesota Shootings

Charles Kopp and son, driving a load of chickens from Minneapolis to Bloomington township, were fired upon by a vigilance committee in Shakopee. Shots struck a man and horse after a halt attempt. the Kopps fled to a buggy yard for protection. Warrants will be sought for those who fired.

Shakopee Mit Charles Kopp Minneapolis Bloomington Faro John

A Dingley Question over Canadian fish duty protest

Duluth Minn Aug f The Booth Packing Co protests the Dingley law duty on fresh fish imported from Canadian waters Collector Wilcutts charges duties on fish bought by the company The firm asserts it is American controlled though Canadians fish the catch Nets and boats are claimed to belong to the company The department will decide the matter later.

Antion New Collestor Wilttt Duluth Ang. F Booth Packing Dingley Booth Company Fort Arthur Wilcutts Canada

All but the Owl connected to O Connell murder

Redwood Walls Minn Aug 6 Everything in the O Connell murder mystery now appears cleared up except whether Connell’s clothing was saturated with oil and whether dice were set to the building after the crime Mrs O Connell says she has a blank mind about events after she killed her husband in self defense The children gave information but Mrs O Connell’s aid is needed to close the case a mystery likely to linger

O'Connell Redwood Walls Minn Connell

Buffalo Center Celebrates Village Anniversary Milestones

Aug 6 1837 Buffalo Center marked its founding anniversary with a look back at its growth from a small settlement to a thriving town. By Aug 8 1802 fields of ripening wheat stood nearby as the community expanded to a population around 1,000, with a railroad, shade trees, sidewalks, a $12,000 hotel, a $15,000 school, a cremmery, three large elevators, two saw mills, and many residences up to $5,000 each.

Buffalo Bulle Center Mina Solfa Mdek

Southern Minnesota Medical Association Meet in Winona

In Winona Minnesota physicians from southern Minnesota attend the sixth annual meeting of the Southern Minnesota Medical Association. The morning and afternoon feature paper presentations on technical subjects and discussions. The Winona ladies banqueted the visitors.

Winona Minn Southern Minnesota Southern Minnesota Medical Association Nnc Winona Daedies

Dividends Declared for Creditors in Hastings Bank Case

Judge William H. Sullivan as receiver of the stockyards bank at South St. Paul declared a second dividend of 17 percent, bringing total to date to 5 dollars. A further dividend is expected around November 4, with creditors likely to receive nearly 11 of their claims.

Hastings Minn William H. Sullivan Stoct Yards Bank South St. Paul

County finances ease as boards plan warrants

County officials discuss securing state funds to cover deficits while sheep owners grow discouraged. Former state help was offered but now county leaders expect warrants to raise cash amid easing losses in parts of the region.

Mayshell

Deseretion divorce case in Tracy Minnesota

A decree of divorce was entered in the court case John & vs Olive Randall of Tracy Minnesota. The plaintiff is 45 years old and the defendant 48, with desertion cited as the charge.

Tracy, Minn,ug, G John Olive Randall Tracy

Child loses hand in harvest field accident

Right Nand Culon of Spring Valley Aug 6 records a visit by A M Anderson's child from Minneapolis. The boy wandered into a grain field with bik parents and was struck by a harvester, which severed his right hand.

Nand Culon Spring Valley Mun A. M. Anderson Minneapolis

Died at Montgomery Minn after lingering illness

The notice reports Her Iman M Brown proprietor of the Mins heapolis house at Montgomery Minn died of consumption following an illness. Also listed is Alvin Knolle Ley Red Wig aged 66 who had resided twenty years in the area and died. Ware’s Pluck recognized with a commission as clerk of the Chippewa land exulor.

Montgomery Minn Iman M. Brown Alvin Knolle Ley Alvin Knolle Ware Mian Congress Mum Reddy Pulilfesus Tueritael

Unclear OCR fragment reports week’s totals and past figures

An unreadable OCR fragment cites weekly totals and a prior week figure for a location or entity, mentioning names and numbers in a jumbled sequence. The readable content is too fragmentary to identify person, place, or event with confidence.

Elevator blast and fire at grain elevator kills several

Aug 6 Chicago report details a catastrophic grain elevator fire at Northwestern grain elevator near Cook and West Water streets. An explosion and blaze killed seven or eight people including firemen, with one body missing and others blown into the Chicago river. Uncontrolled dust and a massive blast tore walls, roofs, and debris across blocks as crews fought the fire.

Chicago Cilengo Ives Cook West Water Streets Baller Hagine Cow Ping No

Missouri river bridge project near Ponca Neb proposal

Aug 6 Sioux City Iowa nearly 400000 dollars will be the cost of the Missouri river bridge to be built on Ponca Nebraska for Donald McLean’s proposed new tranec. The Short Line bridge there cost about 1220000 private advices from McLean say he will hold conferences at Saratoga New York this week with directors and a president of a big concern. Active operations expected to commence on the line this fall.

Sioux City Iowa Missouri River

Schlatter Saga Sparks Canton Parade Of Rumor

A local tale centers on T Snyder a former state senator who twelve years ago was injured and uses a crutch now he walks with a cane. Reports say he met Schlatter and the two exchanged words in the streets as excitement grows over the original Schlatter’s influence and a desalletta or sons visit to Mr Snyder.

Schlatter Canton Qhie Ang Snyder

Crocker estate probate granted to executors

The will of the late Col Charles T P Crocker is admitted to probate. It estimates the estate value at 4,000,000 dollars but expected to be much higher. Henry I Scott and Charles E Green named as executors with W Baston acting as guardian for minor children.

Ban Praneisen Charles TP. Crocker Intsbeer Henry I Scott Charles E. Green W. Baston

Wheat-charter by Rio merchants sparks first of its kind voyage

Washington reports that Rio de Janeiro merchants have chartered two vessels now off San Francisco bound for Rio de Janeiro to carry California wheat. This marks the first time such a shipment has occurred in history.

Washington, Ang Bureau of American Republics Merchaints Rio de Janeiro

Fourteen Women Arrested in Istanbul Conspiracy Case

Dispatch from Constantinople reports fourteen ladies linked to the Young Turkish party arrested on charges of complicity with alleged conspirators. Authorities move swiftly after recent security concerns in the city.

Berlin Constantinople Neue Freie Presse Young Turkish Party

No Change In Peace Talks From Athens to London

Dispatches from Athens and Constantinople report no change in the peace negotiations. The conferees reportedly demand appointments of three delegates to oversee revenues allocated to servicing the Greek debt.

London Athens Constantinople

Lynch Threats Reported in Greenfield Anger

A violent incident looms in Greenfield where a lynching threat targets Absalom Murvey amid a case involving an assault against the six year old daughter of farmer Lingo Dunawa, indicating heightened racial tension in Jorden City area.

Jorden City Greenfield Absalom Murvey Lingo Dunawa

Governors invited to Trans Mississippian exposition

Shivola Neb Aug 6 Gov Holeomi invites governors from about twenty states west of the Mississippi to attend the Trans Mississip exposition to be held in Omaha next summer.

Shivola Neb Holeomi Mississippi Omaha

Customs Reforms in Cuba Adjusted After Talks

Aug 1 reports note a conference between the minister for the colonies Senor Castellano and Premier Senor Canovas del Castillo leads to modifications in the Cuba customs reform scheme.

Cuba Malvid Mie Senor Castellano Senor Canovas del Castillo

Divorce Granted in New York on Grounds of Bigamy

Aug 6 a divorce was granted Madge Dean avnervuss from Brown, a Washington broker, on grounds that Brown had a wife living at the time of their marriage.

New York Madge Dean Avnervuss Bow Brown Washington

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