19 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
1
In Elgin Iowa a string of quirky notes mix humor and gossip from a distant era. Items include a hypnotist labeled a liar, honeymoon plans in Connecticut, a New York arrest over a minor offense, and a duck price in Paris. The Martingville Virginia paper notes S W Rainey’s illness with cautious hope. A Wheeling Memorial Day observance praised as quiet and proper concludes the jumble.
The proposal to form Greater New York aims to dissolve Brooklyn’s separate identity as the nation’s fourth most populous city. It notes that no city over a million has voluntarily surrendered its status to a larger neighbor, though large cities often expand their borders.
In peace talks between Greece and Turkey, the capitu lations are cited as Turkish demands. These rights let Greek residents in Turkey appeal Turkish tribunals to their own consular courts, shared with other powers. Millions of Greeks live in the empire, including businessmen, and Turkish courts are seen as oppressive. Removing appeals would hurt many Greek citizens and merchants.
In Hammond vs Thompson the defendant tenant at will paid 35 dollars monthly. The landlord conveyed the premises to a third party with a silent agreement the tenant could stay until a month's notice to quit. The court held the conveyance terminated the tenancy and the landlord was not entitled to recover.
The piece attacks superstition's rise with table tapping palm reading star gazing and slate writing. It notes no light from these sources and claims degradation from practice. It mentions Abney Worsythe of San Francisco aged 76 staying in Oregon as a guest of the son of his ninth wife.
A Washington dispatch says Senator Nelson and Representative McCleary have accepted Mark Hanna’s invitation to join the Ohio campaign this fall with Nelson speaking at three locations. Officials study Klondyke field doubts, preparing for potential controversy over title to the territory claimed by Great Britain.
Personal Mention reports Newton Laight, 69, a traveling passenger agent for the Union Pacific, died in St Louis Missouri. Honey Ting, editor and Baptist preacher, died in Indianapolis. Michael Motor of Hawarden Iowa died in Chicago after a cancer operation. George Walker of Ohio appointed assistant attorney for the Department of Justice. formerly a correspondent for the Cleveland Leader and later a lawyer.
Roy Casullion a Cedar Falls stock buyer was killed by Uebiting near Fredsville. A horse he was riding also died. Louis Alleman Willie Schuen and Emhile Johnson aged 9 to 15 drowned while bathing at St Louis.
Robbers drilled the safe at Larsen and Madsen meat market in Cedar Talls, stealing $300 last night. A double suicide by gas is reported in Jersey City with victims Henry Aubert and wife Mine, ages 58 and 50. Attorneys Gibbs and Doris plan an appeal to the U S Supreme Court for Chris Ecklerbe, jailed for life for Minn Kell's murder in Bellevue. Justice Marian questioned the Mur phy evidence at a recent lecture.
The commander of the French forces in Madagascar has been appointed governor general of the island. A separate notice reports the American bark Nonfortun, Captain Newhald, from New Castle, N.S., lost on Eastor island with all on board saved. The Cherokee national council adjourned after a ten day extra session to finalize rolls of citizenship for Dawes commission. Alfred Alf, U.S. vice consul at Canian, China, reports the West river opened to trade as far as Ny-Chan a treaty port.
A Berlin dispatch says Secretary Sherman will resign soon and be succeeded by Ambassador White. The government lost 32 million dollars by imported goods. A Connecticut woman of 77 recently married the brother of her deceased husband amid social caution. The United States coast survey steamer Hassler at Bremerton is up for sale. Ambiguities and garbled names populate this fragmentary page.
A garbled wire service style digest reports on a 16 lodge assembly in Marquette with delegates. state auditor McCarthy released a semianual statement showing slight improvement. It mentions Mexican cattle duties, a regiment problem in Springfield, a wedding inheritance, legal cases in Denver and Leadville, underground telegraph lines between Paris and Marseilles, and various local curiosities including statues, a Kaiser era loan, and a veteran preacher still active at 87 pursuing a long life of preaching.
Madrid August 10 The assassination of Spanish prime minister Senor Canovas del Castillo by Italian anarchist Michele Augene Golli was premeditated Golli watched for a chance and fired when sure of hitting He claimed he acted to avenge Montjuich and was protected by civil guards The murder shocked Spain and prompted calls to extend anti anarchist laws Shermans condolence message and London police mobilization followed
An official dispatch from Constantinople dated August 10 reports several thousand Armenian agitators from Tersia invaded Turkey last Friday killing about 200 of the Migriki tribe, including women and children. The chief's wife was murdered amid cruel tortures and others suffered maiming. Authorities vow to pursue the murderers and protect the Van vilayet.
Hale Smith of Atlanta Ga settles the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills strike. The long labor dispute threatened the race question and required arbitration. The settlement is viewed as a victory for arbitration principles in labor disputes.
Aug 10 Auti Raglah Path Leniton reports a leading question in continental political circles about whether Emperor Wilhelm II’s visit to St. Petersburg could yield a German Russian French understanding aimed against Britain. Such a pact is reportedly desired in Germany as opposition to the Anglo German commerce treaty revival grows.
Tow boat Captain BR Bradley's vessel exploded fifteen miles below with four men missing and several badly scalded. The Frigowns heading to the scene with a tow of cargo when her crew collapsed.
A riot broke out among prisoners at the Four Courts in the fall but was quelled. Twenty malcontents were placed in dungeons as a result of the disturbance.
In Havana region insurgents estimated at 800 entrenched in the Gillo Dils near Madraga have been attacked by three Spanish columns under Generals Molina Morote and Col Aguilera. Reports say one Spanish major killed and 40 captured. Fighting continues as insurgents seize Medina Sirena near Manzanillo and a Spanish horse-gathering expedition withdraws under heavy fire.
Alderman William Mangler of Chicago was fined $1,000 and sentenced to ninety days in county jail by Judge Dunne after contempt of court. He had publicly said a prominent businessman offered $2,000 to vote for the General Electric street railway franchise ordinance and refused to name the man, invoking self incrimination and immunity.
An attempt to wreck the Baltimore and Ohio Bay Ridge excursion train failed outside Washington while returning from a resort. A heavy timber spike was placed to the ties as the eight-car train reached high speed, but the rails held and the train stopped with no damage. Wreakers aimed at the Pittsburgh express that followed closely behind.
A bolt of lightning struck the brick work of two large battery halls at the American brewery in New Orleans on August 18, nearly destroying the machinery. Dan Marse was badly scalded by escaping steam and laborer Pat Maher was struck by a brick as the accident unfolded, described as one of the city’s most peculiar incidents.
St Paul steamer lowers own eastward record by about forty five minutes. She sailed from New York to Southampton starting August 4 and completed the voyage in six days thirteen hours and fifty seven minutes, beating her prior best of six days fourteen hours and twenty one minutes set in December.
Washington reports that American George J. Kelley was murdered in Durango on July 20. Suspects D Kelenes and James J. Davidson accused. Kelenes held in Durango, Davidson captured in San Antonio awaiting detention.
Indianapolis Aug 13 The Indianapolis Gas Company petitions the federal court to enjoin the city from enforcing the gas ordinance. The measure, to take effect Aug 18, sets gas price at 75 cents per thousand feet. The company contends the ordinance violates contract.
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman Gage will give the dedicatory address at the opening of the Bradley Voluntary Institute on October 4. The institute, endowed by widow Mrs. Lydian Bradley, is housed with the University of Chicago and reflects significant donor support.
London August 18. The executive council of the Social Democratic Federation passed a resolution mourning the death of Senor Canovas del Casal. It calls the murder a self sacrificing act by a fanatic war magnate and a righteous retribution for persecutions and torture of Spaniards with advanced opinions.
Tenry Sanford elected vice president and WH Jam LB Dinsmore trusted, to fill offices left by the death of C. A. Seward during a meeting of the bonds directors of the Agums Express company in New York.
In Peoria Aug 1 the argument in the case of George Tinkl ing vs American Glucose Co stretched into the afternoon, with the verdict expected to be returned later today.
The opening of the Peruvian congress in Tima Peru originally set for tomorrow has been postponed by one day due to a scheduling issue.
A warrant is out for the arrest of Min uging Bultor A. W. Lawrence and 3. 8. Aiken of the Examiner over alleged criminal libel related to Claus Spreckels sugar interests. The case centers on published remarks and statements tied to the local sugar industry and public figures.
A muddled OCR snippet references a Chicago case involving a wife warder and a person named Charles My. Cie. It mentions a fatal shooting and notes uncertain details about the weapon and location. The fragment also alludes to a Clinton biker and possible self-inflicted death, but many terms are garbled.
Revival of leprosy rumors in Clay County between Georgetown and Verley. Death of Fans Abirleh linked to the disease after being sent to Mount Clemens for treatment. New cases allege recent reports. county to investigate and consider stringent quarantine measures if confirmed.
Senator M A Vanni and party aboard the Comanche faced a night of danger when the yacht ran aground for sixteen hours in Nipigen Straits. The vessel touched rocks at midnight, causing confusion but no injuries as passengers remained in berths awaiting tugs from Nipigan ten miles away. The pilot had steered the craft off course into shallow waters, after which it resumed its voyage unscathed.
Webster City Iowa Aug 13 The fourteen year old son of Wehward Bell living south of St Charles was bitten by a rattlesnake and died soon after He was mowing weeds near a fence when he disturbed a nest His father rushed to town to obtain whisky to counteract the poison but prohibition prevented it and the youth died despite efforts The incident highlights local dangers and restrictive liquor laws.
A twelve year old girl, described as Mrs White, from Mexico Missouri, is allegedly married to Ernest White. The father pursued the couple, secured the bride and seeks to keep her underage. Report notes the case as a likely youngest bride in the area.
In Cola on Aug 13 Will Avey was shot by Jin W. J. Winters a leading Colorado physician amid political turmoil from the legislature. Winters accuses Avey of an intimate relation with the Tettors wife.
Work has begun on a new roller mill at Ellendale North Dakota. The machinery contract was awarded to B I Ellis and Co of Milwaukee for 7705 dollars. The mill will produce 100 to 120 barrels per day and aims to be operational by Navy.
In Sioux City on Aug 18 the Keene Five-Cent Savings link begins sale to recover bonds of Lyon County Town valued at about 150,000. The county has faced prolonged issues with these bonds and the outcome will determine further actions.
In Vallock Minnesota on August 14 John Bushee was shot by John Suavier in a dispute over ownership of a neck yoke. Suavier is in custody.
A severe blaze gutted the large devolved stock and household goods of Joseph Slnivnsky at Menominee. The estimated loss runs to $25,000 with about $20,000 in stock destroyed and the remainder in household effects.
Aug 18. After lengthy examination of witnesses, Prods Arnold was bound over to the grand jury for the murder of Henry V. Dulty. Cevishoppee Plaszue to Town, SIOM City, Aug 11. Cras Hoppers as telus considerable dum yee thus eauty Millet in purden Tay luis suffered severely from their Havilges.
Aug. 14 1916 incident reports Hal Creamery in Jinesville Wisconsin burned with all contents, loss near $15000, half insured. Ex-Grand Treasurer Arrented and Pearls, Ti. 14%. W A Sheehan ex grand secretary treasurer of Brotherhood of Railroad Frame Men Wiehren arrested on instigation of grand trustees, charged with...
Readable text shows plans for a new 36,000-bushel elevator by Great Western Elevator Co at Heoning Henning Silat Aq area. The facility aims to provide improved storage and handling with upgraded structures and facilities for grain shipping and processing.
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