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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1897

Page

6

Miners Rally Amid Court Fight Over Pittsburgh Strike

The Pittsburgh district faces a growing miner strike as Sunday marches continue despite Sheriff’s injunction. Court actions seek to restrain assemblies while miners insist they act lawfully to protest wages. Canonsburg and De Amite area events draw close scrutiny as potential clashes loom with officials poised to enforce contempt rulings.

Thusburg Pittsburg Dktappenes New York & Clevekont Gas Coal Company Collier and Stowe Momming New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company de Amite Fies Canonsburg Huang Westmoreland County

Uneasy Turkey as Posters Demand Government Change

Aug 13 Constantinople reports placards found on ministry walls calling for a change in the Turkish empire's system and warning violence if unmet. The minister of war Riza Pasha ordered all commanders to water their officers strictly, amid rising discontent with the government linked to Larkey.

Pingnad Constantinople Riza Pasha Larkey

Peculiar disease forces Falls Creek tannery to close

In Noarfeld Virginia on August 14 the Falls tannery at Falls Creek shut down after workers fell ill and died within hours. The illness is linked to hides imported from China carrying a dangerous germ. Authorities plan actions to stop further spread.

Noarfeld Falls Falls Creek China

Silver Bonds Listed Signal European Demand

City of Mexico Aug 1 London and Amsterdam stock exchanges list Mexican 5 percent silver bonds seen as a sign silver’s future may not be wholly bleak in Europe. The bonds have attracted steady European demand for years and are now held by small investors, with issuance sent abroad as fast as issued.

City of Mexico London Amsterdam Europe

Carlist Uprising Reported With Large Volunteer Force

The Matin claims a Carlist source says 600,000 volunteers have been organized and armed across Spain, poised to ride at Don Carlos’s signal. The pre tender is said to be restrained by patriotism and will await the Gunban difficulty before acting.

Paris The Matin Spain Carlos

Appeal to Taty and Twenty Five Laborers Flee Camp

In Denver dated Aug 12 a report from Joseph Philips details an accusation against Dr. Gunes and a Thalia consult, alleging that Philips and twenty five Linkans hired for the Cripple Creek electric railroad project were driven from a camp by hostile men at midnight and forced to walk homeward, many covering over 120 miles.

Taty Denver Gunes Thalia Joseph Philips Tabian Linkans Cripple Creek Midnicht

Potato prices surge in Anoka amid strong upward trend

Anoka Minnesota August 13 potatoes rose to 48 cents per pound net, gaining 10 cents overnight and 12 cents by morning. Market reports show prices may reach 45 cents or more today as buyers from St. Louis push deals, with contracts mainly around North Bomb area and a man named Ghicsgobayer credited for price computations.

Anoka Mini St. Louis

Wheat Yield Across Washington and Idaho Reported

The wheat yield estimates from Washington and Idaho crop reports list Spokane county 50,000, Wardha 4,000,000, Walla 4,000,000, Adams 3,000,000, Whiteman 18,500,000, Lincoln 13,400,000, Kittns 400,000, Yatcima 800,000, North Idaho Ktah county 2,000,000, Ney Perces 1,000,000, and Dut 11,000,000 bushels.

Washhoston Idaho Spokane Wish Mie Washington Spokane — County Wardha Walla Adams Whiteman Lincoln Kittns Yatcima Bobo Tdaho Ktah Ney Perces

New Totals Wanted in Redwood County Trial

Aug 13 at New Totals Wanted, Minn an appeal was made before Judge Tadge Webber for a new trial in Redwood County case against bondsmen of the insolvent Citizens' Bank. The supreme court has ruled bondsmen liable. An argument for a new trial was also made in the case of Senator Trench and Mrs Brand against the Redwood Gazette. The verdict favored the Gazette.

Uhm Minn An Arenent Atde Tadge Webber Reikwood County Clizens’ Bank Suprveme Coure Trench Brand Tredwood Gagotte

State Board Adjourns After Rail Line Assessment Debate

The state board meeting adjourned after a motion to reconsider the Great Northern lines assessment failed. The panel planned to review railroad valuation again with last year’s figures totaling around 50,000 as a rough basis before any further business.

Pierre Rixexsiment Arceces

Kaeppler Sues Bank For False Arrest In Fargo

Fargo August 18 C A Kaeppler recently arrested at the Ted River National Bank premises filed suit for 10000 damages claiming false arrest and imprisonment. The bank sought a suit against Kaeppler before the hearing, but no action was taken after two days of custody.

Fargo C. A. Kaeppler Reo Trust Ted River National Bank Waeppler

Early settler Lewis Annis dies amid suspected poisoning

iMed Frain Patson Wis Aug 14 reports Lewis Annis a longtime resident of Sthinelander Wisconsin died suddenly after guests at a supper fell ill with similar symptoms. Mrs Annis hosted the meal and the family became ill. Annis died before a doctor arrived. Authorities suspect contaminated fruit as the cause of the poisoning.

iMed Frain Patson Sthinelander Wis Lewis Annis

Attachment Released in Milwaukee Major Pledge

Attachment against Winds Steel pany to satisfy a claim of 2005 favor of Newport Mining com released upon presentation of guarantee in sum 125,000 aimed by Prong G. Bigelow and Chis PF. Duster. The attachment did not delay operation of any part of the pleas.

Milwaukee Newport Mining

Milwaukee Electric Road reduces capital stock to 1 million

A document was served on the directors of the Milwaukee and Waukesin Electric Roadroad company during a meeting held to effect a capital reduction. The company faces a cut from eight million dollars to one million. Anin joined in Milwaukee August 13.

Annin Milwaukee Junction Milwaukee & Waukesiin Electro Roadroad Company

Vast Tobacco Crop Damage Reported in Wisconsin

Tabacca Crop Damnawed in Viroqua Wisconsin reports severe damage from lath and wind. About half the tobacco acreage is destroyed with losses to growers estimated around $150,000. Many farmers are plowing up affected fields.

Viroqua Wis

Priest Walter Keller Dies After Long Service in Northwest

Walter Keller a Catholic priest who led Marmington churches and nearby parishes died after a three day illness with lung congestion. He was past ninety and the oldest priest in continuous service in the Northwest.

Dieux Osceola Wis Walter Keller Marmington Northwest

Huron Electric Power Plant Sold to Harry Sterling

The Huron Electric Light and Power company sold its plant to Harry Sterling who will install a perfect system. The Risdon artesian well will be used to furnish power. The new plant is to be in operation within thirty days.

Huron Tluron Huron Electric Light and Power Company Harry Avho Risdon

Trapeze accident at Golbnar Bros show injures Zelno

In Tush City Minnesota this August a trapeze act performer named Zelno suffered a serious fall when a strap broke during a routine whirled by his partner. He fell to the ground and was taken for medical treatment.

Palla Tush City Minn Golbnar Bros Elvens 2 Zelno Ila

New Town Wassa Established on Kootenai River

Aug 13 reports a new town named Wassa set on the Kootenai River twelve miles above Fort Steele in Montana. The brief note places its location north of Yeaming and describes it as a growing settlement along the river.

Kootena Yeamings Mont Kootenat River Wassa Fort Steele

Danger in Wire Fence Sparks Lightning Fear in Wis

In Silver Falk Wisconsin on August 14 residents warn that storms have caused unprecedented damage in decades. A brittle wire fence failed repeatedly during a severe summer, prompting concern over electric or magnetic hazards and highlighting the utility of fence safety measures in severe weather.

Silver Falk Wis

Ashiend Ang. Wis. race case ends in verdict for Kaight

The Sanborn vs Kaight case in Vilas County nears closure as judge directs verdict in favor of Kaight. The verdict is likely to be appealed, leaving the outcome unsettled and awaiting further judicial action.

Sanborn Kaight Vilas Walght Didge Katgut

Alaska Gold Rush Fears Amid Packed Rocky Shore Campouts

Aug 13 reports from Dyea and Skaguay warn Klondykers face severe winter suffering. Islander pilot Captain Amex says many lack pack animals and few hope to cross Chilkoot Pass. US commissioners aided some by paying Indians to carry outfits, but most travelers without horses risk being stranded. Several Islander passengers head to Seattle aboard City of Copeka, while others seek Dawes City routes. Gold finds near Morrison and Cinves vein yield large sums, signaling continued frenzied prospecting and risk.

Seatile Wash Dyea Skiguay Amex Islander United States Fuaiee Colh Chilkoot Ound Victoria

Hangings Stuns Kansas City Suburb In Boundary Feud

Harold Mosier a 15 year old son of a railroad official was found hanging from a cottonwood tree near his home in Pomo Ang county. Neighbors recall a dispute over boundary lines with the Mosier family.

Tex Harold Mosier Kansas City Hic Kaneas City Pitishargy & Gulfy Railroad Pomo Ang County N. Mox Chane Inn

Conspiracy Unmarried Plot Uncovers Government Overthrow

A leading New York city newspaper reports another conspiracy to overthrow the government. The alleged base is near Peruvian frontier towns with leaders described as Conservatives clericals and a few liberal elements. The piece cites a special dispatch from Pammon to the Terald.

New York Pamnon Guayaquil Benade

Fierce fighting reported near Mung Locus in neutral zone

Special to the Herald from Bangkok describes severe thybing at Mung Locus on the right bank of the Ato Kong, in the neutral zone between the Preneh and Aliinese. Several killed and wounded on both sides. French capture Shimese atdaduls, and toils are ongoing.

New York Ave Tom Bangkok Mung Locus Ato Kong

Sensational Address At Georgia Society Convention

Mrs. W. H. Felton, acting chair of the womans committee on agriculture, delivered a sensational address before the Georgia State Agricultural society convention by invitation. She urged lynching of negroes guilty of outrages on white persons.

Yyhoe W. H. Felton Colimbian Exportion Fnit Thno Georgia State Agricultural Society

German colonization plan near Salas factory sugar beet district

Monterey Aug 1. Negotiations are under way to purchase a 1440 acre tract near Sultnas for a German colonization project. About 118 Germans from the west are proposed to settle, with subdivided allotments of 2 to 100 acres for growing sugar beets for the Salas factory.

Monterey Cal Sultnas Alates Salas

Cardinal Paschereau in feeble condition at Quebec

Cardinal Paschereau of Quebec is reported in very feeble health on August 14. His strength has faded over the past few days and doctors fear his life may be nearing its end, with his ailment progressing slowly despite efforts.

Cardinal Taxchereau Futhlugy Quebec Cardinal Paschereau Heaverier

Appointment of Sir Eyelya and Ste Georges Lowson

The Chron icley reports a decision to appoint Sir Wyelya Wood and Sir George Studet White as quartermaster generals. Ay High officials in Avghe Dally Chronicle context confirm the selection and duties.

Sir Eyelya Ste Georges Lowson Avghe Dally Chronicley Sixes Hs Hien Wyelya Wood Aljatant Peneero Sly George Studet White

Elected Leaders Named In Northern Line Merger News

Metlen was elected president of the Northern Pier Railway company. Ditntel and Jarmont were chosen directors and vice presidents. Mr. Mellen becomes the second vice president of the New York line. Laven and Hamford railways gain status with a former general manager role cited. Witter resignation noted with no current vice president.

Sarthern Poeifie New York Metlen Novdhern Pier Railway Company Ditntel & Jarmont Mellen Wie Laven & Hamford Railways Witter Ate Laniant

Spanish Spy Watned in Jacksonville Shock Case

A Havana source claims Cuban leader Baldenera Acosti ordered the summary execution of a suspected spy alias Besta employed by Wyler to visit AcostUS camp and assassinate din. The alleged action led to arrests and a wave of Cuban detentions and executions.

Spaniah Jacksonville Pin Ang THA Specia Havana Auiewel Best Baldenera Acosti Besta Wyler Acostus Cramp

Shortage Triggers Fire Department Advisory in Thultalo NY

In Thultalo New York a coal shortage strains city reserves for the fire department amid miners' strike. The commissioner seeks city department guidance on response rights while the city attorney cautions swift action if needed to confront potential fire emergencies.

Thultalo N.Y Enal Fire Department Ly Purchase Thivis

Soldier from Santa Monica Home Exposed as Fraud

John G Sven Jagsen a Civil War veteran visiting the soldiers home in Santa Monica discovered he had been wrongly registered as a beneficiary for more than two years. The exposure led to the arrest of Milekolson an aged inmate of the home and the case is under investigation by local authorities.

Solon Zone Trapantiion Los Angeles Aung John G. Sven Jagsen South Amerioa Santa Monica

Daughters of Beeches Stowe Address Private Affairs Rumors

Hartford Aug 1 In view of rumors over private matters the two daughters of Tarvet Beeches Stowe of the city Miss M. B. and Miss E. Stowe issue a statement expressing happiness and a commitment to Crom, and they will be happy to be always fat Crom in public or private matters.

Tlartford Shvtomenia Tare Vet Beeches Stowe Ciy Misa Il. B E. Stowe

City Budget and Cracking Crime Shake Jamestown

Jamestown reports a sweeping city crime scare with arrests and shutdowns while the treasurer data shows higher July balances by about 2000 dollars. Municipal actions by Mayor Sutler gain broad support as July expenses exceed 1900 versus 1200 in June.

Jamestown N. D Sutler

Waterbury Wife Seeks Divorce Amid Jealous Strife

Mrs Edw in Hart of Waterbury Conn seeks divorce from her husband over alleged entrapment and serious complications. She claims her husband wrote notes asking her to meet him in the evening in secluded street corners, exposing her to danger and prompting the North Dakota court action.

Waterbury Mandan N.Y. Ang Edwin Hart Conn Man Lessul Helen North Dakota Sle

State adjusts tax valuation with $600000 increase

The state has raised the valuation of goods for taxation by 600000, affecting personal property values of roads. The change, described as a landmark adjustment, increases the overall valuation by roughly 20,000 in reported figures and notes 2,507 miles of land affected by the plate.

Bismarck

Family feud over funds tied to naval captain heirs

Correspondenos with attorneys claim Mrs. Smith is an heir of Capt. Matt Cleveland who died in the Sehtish navy. They deny a large claim, but Mrs. Smith’s share could reach 200000.

Tnuid Parks N. Dy Smith Matt Cleveland Sengtish

Bridge at Nisa Northurns Uncertain Path Near See

Fragmented notice describes a bridge near the Nisa Northurns area about a mile north of a town, mentioning a structure approximately fifty feet long. It notes confusion over origin and suggests possible hoboes under the bridge, with uncertainty whether intentional or by error.

Thomas Nisa Tye Aly Coulve Arad

Shooting tragedy shocks Montpelier visitors

A report from Montpelier on August 1 describes Maud Young aged sixteen and Demile Meyers aged ten visiting with Mrs. Jane Leak. In a side room a volley of pistol shots erupted. Maud ran out shouting I have killed. Jennie had been shot in the leg and is not expected to die. Maud then shot herself.

Montpelier Maud Young Demile Meyers Jane Leak Uvikinggail Teaghlig Aia Maud Cme Jonne Jennie Maal Taek Dylog

New Minister to Mussina Washington Aq 18

Ethely Aian Titchcock of St Louis has been named to the Russian mission. The appointment followed the president’s announcement. Mr FUMehwoek departed Monday for St Louis to arrange travel to St Petersburg. A close friendship between the president and Mir PUitehevuk existed for many years.

Mussina Washington Ethely Aian Titchcock St. Louis Hitchcock Fumehwoek St. Petersburg Mir Puitehevuk Minay

Harvest Time Looms Over North County Farms

Petier han Gold in Milnor reports Aug 8 as farmers begin a two week harvest in a vast field of golden grain. Elevators are being constructed at Milnor and Ye Lamere to handle large crops from the northern part of the county, Lombe notes.

Petier Han Milnor Bargent Ye Lamere

Kon Voyage to Bray Wemarek ND Metbomr Appointment

Bray ND aug 10 Gens Centedoh Bray, recently appointed to Metbomr Augrentin, had left for San Francisco to take juissage for Tydesthantton. Before departure a reception by Mayor Patterson honored him with hundreds of prominent citizens present.

Bray Wemarek Bray Metbomr Augrentin San Francisco Patterson Eitizeng

Wisconsin forestry study on reclaiming cut-over pine lands

Under the direction of Secretary of Agriculture William, the forestry division named expert Mr. Fibert Toisnald to prepare a preliminary report on forest conditions in the state. The focus is on whether cut-over pine lands can be reforested in a prioritized plan by the Wisconsin forestry commission.

Chicago Agiteduure Wileson Forestry Fibert Toisn Wisconsin Forestry Commission Cat Stite

Lottery law case ends in crowded crowd charge

Tan Agalu at Lottery Law Vargo faced a trial for selling Wekyts at a crowd gathering. Aug T Hanus 0 Tin ton & Mallgy City ties with Tatted States weahe Wary in a controversial beer sale in his bin. The case centers on illicit lottery and distribution of free beer.

Tan Agalu Vargo N. 1 Hanus Tinton Mallgy City Weahe Wekyts

Consul Ryan Sought by Citizens Over Discrimination

Citizens report perceived discrimination by United States Consul Mektordl in Kingston Ir. The state department is reviewing the case as the consul’s actions drew attention at Syumisttown In Iia and raised concerns about U S towne operations near year’s end.

Ryan Washington Uinktot State Department United States Mektordl Kingston Syumisttown Iia

Duty on Gold Suggested by Nic An Government

A note from the Nic An government to Congress proposes an export duty on gold of one dollar per unit from refine and five from placer mines with a forfeiture penalty equal to twenty times the duty and loss. Contingencies related to mint operations are mentioned.

Mondagua Nic Nic An Congress Uate

Civil Service Exams Set For Sept. 14 Districts

The Civil Service Commission announces examinations for deputy collectors clerks storekeepers gaugers and tax assessors will be held in each district on September 14. Candidates must file applications by a stated deadline and meet eligibility rules set by the examining board.

Washington Civil Service Commission Volyentar Internal Revenue Texscapers

Disense sought for a new branch in Luverac bank

An application has been received by the Janis commissioners of his state for a license to establish a branch at the Swiss and can Bank of Luverac, formed by a group of well known capitalists. The request is dated August 11.

A. Swinn

Depot for Dew Molisen Des Moines Aug 1

A new union depot is planned for Des Moines with work to begin within ninety days. The project aims to replace the old hall with a modern facility on the present site at a cost estimated between 10000 and 20000 dollars.

Des Moines

Damaged Street Tile Report Near North Eighth Street

Unclear OCR fragment mentions damage on North Eighth Street near a street tile project. References a local business or project named Enterprise Brass and mentions an ovenpled in an enterprise brass company. Details incomplete.

Darwin St. Touts Eighth Street Enterprise Brass Company

Terrific Flood Strikes Hot Springs South Dakota

Aug 11 Hot Springs South Dakota reports a terrific flood. A solid bank of water about fifteen feet deep rushed down the canyon sweeping away cottages in Coldbrook and destroying railway bridges on the Burlington and Wikhorn lines. The plunge bath and other structures were wrecked. Several people escaped with their lives. one boy drowned four miles below the city. Damage runs into thousands with widespread destruction of yards, camps, tents, and wagons.

Hot Springs Dakota Tiot Springs Coldbrook Burlington Wikhorn W. CG. Morehouse Aid Wimma Pine Kile Ciy Buffalo Gap Lumber Company

Water Spout Strikes Town. Bridges Damaged Amid Floods

A water spout hit South Dakota town Aug 10 raising the creek ten to twelve feet. The storm carried away four wooden bridges on the Mk Town railroad and damaged several company bridges nearby. Many small houses were swept away, and a local resident, Que Hie, is reported lost.

South Dakota

Time Naytd Gly KD Gang Arrest Report

A group of nine men were arrested in the eastern section of the city. One offender entered a residence and directed insults at a resident. Officers surrounded the area, brought them to the cooler, and attempted to force labor on the group. They refused and mocked officers. A second effort will be made, with a plan to chain the group and have them walk behind a dry wagon if necessary, per the mayor's order.

Elty Willy Fay

New Wheat Pest Threatens Early Crops Abroad

Farmers report a new pest nicknamed pipeon gimas has ravaged sowed wheat and hay crops. The damage hit early wheat and cultivable crops hard, stunting growth and prompting concern among agricultural communities.

Sone Kuyds Fox Gh Hewel Beason Haya

South Dalkory and Miller Return From Arkansas

A fragmentary news note describes several people returning to the region from Arkansas. One man reports women there smoked tobacco, with vague mentions of Missouri and Oregon connections and unclear events surrounding Aug. 11.

South Dalkory Miller Missouri Oregon Arkansas

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