13 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
1
A garbled column blends anecdotes and opinions from Elgin to Fire Island. It mentions an Arkansas youth who lost $960 after a cash heist, a four year old in California recalling memories, English manners, Napoleon’s belt sale, a new lighthouse on Fire Island, and Spain’s naval purchases amid weather and political musings.
Spaiz faces constraint on constructing warships to enhance power as ships cannot fight alone. Spanish soldiers in Guba reportedly lack the material necessary to make capable fighters, limiting immediate naval strength.
A plan to speed travel by trolley between Washington and Baltimore is outlined. The system features dual tandem rotor arms with two wheels each to ensure safety if the trolley derails or leaves the wire, reflecting prepared contingency measures for rapid transit expansion.
The so called Divine Healer Schlatter now rides a wheel to test his claims. Critics say the exercise might curb presumption and reveal human limits. Observers fear he could slip into ridicule if the effort backfires.
The Cleveland strike has sparked riots and costly clashes, forcing militia deployment and increasing local taxes. It questions how many millions have been wasted on futile efforts, reflecting a harsh toll on both sides.
An Italian physician conducted experiments on fatigue effects in the nervous system. Twenty four bicycle riders who rode thirty two miles in two hours and a quarter were tested for hearing and all were found to be defective. After a two hour rest their hearing improved.
The article describes Nikola Testa, an electrician who works for long hours in his laboratory from rising until late at night. He rarely leaves for entertainments or receptions, asserts sleep preserves the body, yet he himself does not practice this. He claims to have ample time but is miswritten.
An expedition of renowned astronomers begins travel to Arizona and Mexico to survey the heavens. They plan thorough observations under favorable atmospheric conditions, hoping to add new facts to astronomical knowledge.
The state department has focused on the conduct of United States consuls and has found it necessary to call for resignations in the case of a few officers. The weekly summary notes this significant diplomatic housekeeping and the push for improved administrative standards.
Nathaniel Hutchinson McKeltway, son of St Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Hagle, dies of consumption. Maj Josiah Quincy invites Li Hung Chang to visit Heaton during his upcoming U S trip. Col Calvin Pletcher Burns, St Joseph National Bank president and major financier, dies after 16 weeks illness. Gen C T E Colston, Confederate officer and Stonewall brigade commander, dies at Soldiers Home Richmond Va. William B Noble, Washington financier, dies at Glenwood Springs pool during health trip. family summers in Bar Harbor.
Summary of multiple late 19th century incidents including a deadly powder magazine blast in Iuenskirchen Austria with five deaths and eighty injured, the Avocet yacht feared at sea then found safe near Rocky River Ohio, fatal railroad crossing crash near Lancaster Ohio, Buckeye Lake flood closures, ships and cargo notes, a gas generator accident costing sight, and a dramatic well rescue near Jefferson Iowa involving a five year old and a tenacious twelve year old rescuer.
A roundup of sensational incidents includes strikers burning Pittsburg Coat Co in Hymera Indiana, a stage robber near Cripple Creek Colorado, a race war with six killed east of Jasper Pennsylvania, and six more wounded. Fort Smith Arkansas reports Times Casheraya hanged for murder, while I N Coffee leader of Illinois pharmacists board is stabbed in Calro. Axa Missouri eyes appeal in Sawyer family killings. Oregon knight leader leaves missing funds, and Ohio and Kansas City men face violent outcomes in domestic and barroom confrontations.
In a string of crimes, Young Hartwick of South Chicago is said to have killed a father and wounded a policeman before being captured in a box car at Whiting after a struggle with Officer Hartbeck. A Kansas murder near Afton left a teen girl dead and her killer dead by suicide. A Grand Jury in San Francisco accused several city Supervisors of corruptly reducing corporate assessments. Clifford Carey’s wife eloped with his nephew in Clinton Mo. and authorities fear they fled to Iowa. In Arkansas, Lucas Johnson and his wife were shot on a public road leaving the wife dead and the husband fatally wounded, with another suspect jailed.
Sig Bernard Mortango, former Banen Romanna governor, is dead in Rome and central to Banen Romana scandals. Geoffrey Millnie, Sir Geoffrey Millnis’s son, writes on Indian deer and Africa’s big game. Arrests in Warsaw tied to a Polish revolutionary plot. a Zurich riot follows a death caused by Italians. Westminster's duke funds Crete relief via Bickford Smith. Weyler leads campaign from Havana against Antonia Macro. Las Recojidas jail houses wives of insurgent leaders Trujillo and Colongo. US Consul Monaghan in Chemnitz notes reform efforts in both nations’ consular services.
Reports note Congressman H C Logenstager chosen by a Woodbury New Jersey Republican meeting for the first district, while Pennsylvania railroad cuts work to save costs. Possible federal action looms against the Kansas City brewers' combine. Populists rally with Butler Taubeneck Debs and Allen. a 2600-worker wage dispute in Pittsburg eyes last year’s scale. A shipowners scale sparks talk of a world wage agreement and possible global strike.
Robert J. dominated the Columbus harness race, defeating Jane Agan in a dramatic four-heat meet. The event featured the fastest fourth heat ever paced, with Robert J clocking 2:02 4-4 as the crowd saw a record-setting performance and heavy betting.
Reports from Chamberlain Aug 7 describe Sioux families at Grow Creek and Tower Brule agencies buying organs, furniture, and carpets with surplus wealth. One case, John Barry, failed to repay $75 of an $80 organ, leading to sheriff seizure and social ostracism among the tribe.
John Fertie, imprisoned for life for the Spaulding murder at Malien Rock, seeks a trial of the jury that convicted him. He alleges jury misconduct and a September trial is planned in the circuit court at Ellsworth, a historic first in Wisconsin.
John Achinar, twenty, a farm laborer ten miles from the city, hanged himself using a rope tied to a rafter five feet from the floor. He left a letter to his parents in Gratton stating he was ready to die with no stated reason. Senator Hill of New York will support the Chicago ticket according to the report.
In the Lords Aug, peers defeated government plans on the Tish land bill with Viscount Emlytown's amendment on fair rent and improvements. Lords Cloncurry and others forced further changes, including town park provisions. The defeat stirred ministerial alarm as Commons opposition eyes disagreement moves.
Chicago reports reveal a money pool among Western Freight association roads after the Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned hearing. General Freight Agent Stohr of Chicago Great Western acknowledged a 1 cent per hundredweight cut on export grain Kansas City to Liverpool on June 15. The pool, in operation nearly seven years, allegedly influenced rate cutting and prompted the Great Western to withhold 90 000 dollars from the pool.
In Pierre the state board fixed railroad assessments for 1896, equalizing rates rather than cutting totals. Chicago & Northwestern received a large reduction while the Union Pacific and Milwaukee lines saw increases, leaving per dollar land valuations around 2.5 to 3.0. At Hastings Nebraska the Populist state convention faced internal splits, Democrats argued for new officials, and a vacant attorney general post emerged as a practical failure. The American National Bank in New Orleans failed to open its doors and directors voted liquidation.
In Cleveland near the Brown Hoisting works, gunfire punctuated a tense morning as two men fired on Mrs Lind's boarding house. guards arrested the scene while 160 non union workers began under militia protection. The central labor union faces a vote on a possible sympathetic strike affecting 10 000 to 12 000 workers.
Northern Pacific railroad lands in Washington totaling 11 002 patented sections and unpatented land were sold at public auction by Special Master Alfred L Carey under a Wisconsin circuit court decree Edwin W Winter president of Northern Pacific Railway bought the property for 1 705 200 A private bid for a 160 acre tract rose to 15 000 Winter then purchased the next tract at 100 with option for rest of patented land and deposited 119 010 in NP bonds The remaining funds were knocked down to him for a lump bid of 503 00
Washington August 6 Judge Cole of the district supreme court refused naturalization to two young Italians finding them ineligible because they did not understand the constitution and could not swear to support a government they did not understand. They had arrived before reaching their majority and had resided in the United States since.
Brig. Gen. Esha Bue arrived with 700 reinforcements aboard the Catalina from Spain bringing munitions of war and 3,000,000 dollars in silver to the captain general. Prisoners Antonio Pont Lopez and Marcisco Rodriguez Lopez were executed at Cabanas fortress at sunset. Another rebel, Nunez Bravo, was shot at Santo Domingo yesterday.
The newly issued Moorhead directory lists Moorhead population at 3,07 and Fargo at 0,400, highlighting regional population estimates.
Aug 6 Birmingham confirms a statewide Democratic landslide with strong gains. Johnston carries 45 of 66 precincts and holds a majority near 42, reflecting sweeping support across the state.
W. G. Nye city controller of Minneapolis has been appointed as a member of the arreats and grievances committee of the Odd Fellows sovereign grand lodge.
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