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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1895

Page

6

Insurgents Attacked Near Havana in August Skirmishes

Reports from Cuba describe an insurgent band near Havana fending off a counterattack. In a clash at Spattdli the attackers faced heavy fire. casualties included several killed and dozens wounded. A dynamite explosion destroyed a railway bridge near Bolondron, with many escaping death. General Campos ordered troops to dress in subdued colors to reduce detection by Spanish forces.

Ila Cuba Spattdli Colon Quoduilins Havana Volun- R Sainti Clara Bolondron aeGen Campos Tuan Gualberto Gomez Ceuta Africa Lopes Coloma Tg de Fl

Wreck of Cotton Belt Passenger Train In Arkansas

Fragmentary report cites accident on Cotton Belt north of Texarkana at Stamps Arkansas, 84 miles north of Texarkana. Train No. 4 reportedly derailed after an open switch, with engineer Highme and wireman Dean severely injured. conductor Putman also hurt. Details remain scarce and unconfirmed.

Ploe Blutt Stamps Ark Textriana Highme Dean Putman

Unusual counterfeiting scheme surfaces in Winona

Aug 17 report from Winona details a suspected counterfeiter, Auton Dobiar, who used nickel plated coins to swindle locals. He evaded arrest after a tip led officers to act, but he remains at large amid questions about his character and family hardship in Rushford.

Winona Mitim Auton Dobiar Achenie Doblar Rushford

Supreme court sets date for showing in case

In Omaha, August 17, the supreme court extended time for both sides to present arguments, with a decision expected by month’s end. City remains quiet as Paul Vandervoort and W J Breath report no telegrams from Kansas City offering funds to suppress unrest.

Omaha Neh Ang Supreme Court Kasay ‘City

Prohibition raid at Spirit Lake ends with guest expulsion

At Spirit Lake a room at Hotel Orleans was raided for liquor. 73 guests were sent home after the liquor was confiscated and destroyed. Guests included United States Senator Gen and Congressman Henderson. Prof W Drew of the Minnesota State Food and Dairy Commission praised the Royal as strong with good keeping quality.

Webster City Atte Orleans United States Gen Henderson

Wheat and cattle markets report from Chicago and Minneapolis

Chicago reports show wheat prices for September and October with multiple basis figures and monthly quotations. Minneapolis notes August closes and daily ranges for corn and flax seed, plus hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts and price levels, while Chicago cattle prices remain steady.

Arula Chicago Ieee Batley Netaben Adust Detadar Milwaukee Ilont Prosisions Steady' Park Minneapolis St. Pow Ang

Senator in Jail Life Sentence for Murder A Trial of Violence

Aug. 17. In Tuckson Mississippi Ton Dabney Man shall Democratic nominee for state Senator and a court party including H. Coleman W. Z. Volley and P. Fox arrived and killed R. To Dinking, cousin of Bishop G. BR. Galloway. The four defendants were found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life in the state penitentiary. They will be moved tomorrow to begin serving their terms. The verdict is hailed as a triumph of law over violence with swift justice after a one week interval between shooting and sentence.

Trump Livy Bane Marshall Jrrisoners Orteenert Newitentiary Mormow Mississsippi

Fatal Runaways in Kalamazoo Mill Town Tragic Accident

In Kalamazoo Michigan on August 17 Mary O Korslange 22 of Wisconsin was instantly killed when a buggy accident killed her fiancé Jacob Westover and injured others. Miss Korslange died from a fractured skull while horse carriage wheels jammed between street car tracks and pavement as the horses bolted after a unknown object. John H Blank and Westover were thrown from the buggy and beaten. Miga Jen nie Westover was involved in the mishap with others.

Kalamagoo Mich Mary O. Korslange Wisn Jacob Westover Miga Jennie Westover John H. Blank Ann Mirs Korslange

Royal Taking Powder Wins Top Award at Fairs

Budld receives the highest award at major international and state fairs for its baking powder product shown in competition against other brands.

Budld

Dr Septimus Dus and Parkhurst of England in America

A garbled early report notes Rev Septimus Buss and Dr Parkhurst of England in New York on August 17, indicating ongoing transatlantic religious figures visiting America with unclear connections.

Farkhurst Cnagland Ayvives America New York Septimus Buss Parkhurst Af Wugland

Reformist Dr Buss Visits United States

Dr Buss, a Radical reformer long active in the movement to regulate intoxicants, arrived in the United States for study and said the recent Conservative victory dealt a blow to reform efforts. He is president of Bland College and vicar of Shoreditch, London, with a wide civic role. In Kansas City, Herman L Muller's preliminary embezzlement exam concluded with bond set at 4000 dollars and his return to jail. More smallpox deaths were reported at Eagle Pass, Texas, as four new cases and two cooling measures were noted.

Hay United States Buss Blan College Shoreditch London Ransas City Herman L. Mueller Sciusburg Company Justice Casa Mueller Fagle Pass Tex

FATAL TRAIN COLLISION AT CAMDEN STATION KILLS CHILD

A fatal collision on the Camden and Atlantic railroad near Liberty Place station leaves a six year old boy dead and several passengers from Camden Philadelphia and surrounding counties seriously injured. The wreck destroyed the rear vent of the excursion train and caused multiple jumpings and evacuations as families and Sabbath school scholars were aboard. No official determination of responsibility has been reported.

Camdon N. IT Camden’ & Atlant Lakeside Liberty Pave Station Murabah Johnson Rey Marylall Carrie Quash Yenea Garret Ford Alyse Marshall Tohnson Lisalo Watts Camden Mary J. Groyers Weat Philadelphia Tnines Groyers West Philadelphia Geesey Pennsylvania Atlan Uc City Secon Ag

Murder Confession Found Linked to English Girl Disappearance

August 16 disappearance of Annie Onlenday in Sheffield prompts discovery by Wilward Dowell. A 13 inch square board from under a bridge bears a chilling note claiming the 1894 murder near Peterboro with rope and railroad iron used to sink the body in a lake. Detectives hold the evidence as pressure builds for justice.

Tweed Annie Onlenday Wilward Dowell Shefhield Sheffield Gil Nile Cam Peterboro Sizued P. R

Holmes' Trial to Move to Chicago for Wil iam Williams Case

Philadelphia dispatch reports I A Holmes, alleged killer of Minnie and Nannie Williams and others, will be tried in Chicago for the Williams girls murder. A lengthy conference in the city, with W A Capp of Fort Worth, Texas, 2nd District Attorney, led to the decision after Capp pressured the district attorney to grant the request.

Pingo PiMadelphia I. A. Holmes Minule Naunie Williams B. PF. Pitzel Chicaga Wil Iius W. A. Capp Wort Worth Tex Graham Capp Helmet Chicago

Judge Knowles Rules on Embezzlement Indictment in Helena

Ashbury of the Helena National Bank is freed from one embezzlement count after Judge Knowles sustains a demurrer. He remains in trial on a second count alleging misapplication of funds, with potential new indictment if needed. The ruling centers on the United States court decision and implications for Ashbury’s charges.

Ashbury Helena Mont Knowles United States Court Shirley GO. Ashbury Alegen

Woman Attempted to Strangle Seven Children on Foxhall Road

Washington district police report a mother with seven children on the Foxhall road above Georgetown tried to strangle them. She had choked two children severely before neighbors intervened and rescued the youngsters. The woman recently lost her husband, and her mind has become unsettled by troubles.

Washington Deg. Cleaver Foxhall Road Georgetown

Fort Pembina abandons outpost as convoy heads west

At St Vincent Minnesota on August 17 fog lowered as Company W of the 221st Infantry marched to St Vincent to board a Great Northern train bound for Fort Assiniboine Montana. In Wisconsin near Verona lead ore strike seen with a shaft to be sunk immediately and mining operations to begin at once amid early prospecting signals.

St. Vincent, Minn Fort Pembina Hoten St. Vincent Fort Assiniboine Mont Wincemin Madison Wis Mike Mormin China Simons Verona Ainic

Riot unrest in Winston as jury indicts leaders

A Winston-Salem dispatch reports fifty African Americans involved in Sunday night's riot face trials. A grand jury returned indictments against party leaders. More than 200 African Americans have reportedly left Winston since the riot.

Jas Raleigh N. C Winston Gand-Jury

Weavers Strike for Higher Wages in Thompsonville

In Thompsonville Ang 17 two hundred fifty weavers employed in the carpet industry struck today demanding higher wages and better conditions. Local officials reported no violence as workers picketed outside factories seeking concessions from management. The dispute centers on wage scales tied to production targets and cost of living pressures.

Stele Thompsonville Conn Ang Uundred

Population figures show Minnesota city growth in 1905

Secretary Berg released five bulletins detailing 1905 population totals for Duluth Winona Red Wing Mankato and Austin, comparing with 1900 figures. Combined increases indicate statewide growth of about 14,423, offset by Duluth’s undercount affecting the net rise.

eIx Omnis Derg Piblishen Tyes St. Paul Minnesota Atnte Berg Gen- Childs Tha Tlw Borg Winona Rei Wing Rochester Mankato Stratey Pi Y Mankato Incrente Attlwator Ancrense Lovzon Duluth

Queen's Speech to Parliament Cites China Japan Peace

London reports the queen's speech to Parliament praising progress toward peace with China and Japan and expressing regret over attacks on English missionaries in Fu Kiln. It notes measures planned to punish those responsible and mentions a suspension for a member during debate.

London House of Conthjahs Low Chencellor Baron Halsbuey Peice Hurope China Japan Wilondure Attler Fu Kien Eurnent Charles ‘Tanner Parnalute Bothhouses

Supreme Court rules against governor in regent removal case

In South Dakota Aug 17 the supreme court sustains Regent Bhannan, holding the governor lacks absolute removal power. Justices Corson and Kellam dissent, Fuller concurring, and the decision likely prompts resignations by regents who backed the governor. The ruling also affects Rexont Hale and bars removal orders in his case.

Wilex Slim South Dakota Plocre Supreme Cent Tirgent Bhannan Corson Ad Kelkim Fuller Avtad Aod Rexont Hale

Father shoots son after quarrel over horse in Chicago

Aug 17 Jacob Schlesser a well to do grocer shot and killed his son John during a quarrel about a horse. The elder claims accidental discharge. he is jailed on murder charges. Both Schlessers had solid reputations locally.

Chicago Jacob Schlesser John Dew Sehleasera

Royal baking powder promoted over cheaper brands

The grocer pushes a new baking powder brand as it costs him less profit than the Royal. The Royal is made from premium materials and priced similarly to other brands, yet its superior quality justifies the higher cost to consumers.

Gold for Indians at Yankton Agency

Agent Smith distributed twenty dollar gold pieces as souvenirs of the treaty that ceded lands to the United States. About 450 Indians received payments, marking the last distribution to this tribe for twenty seven years. The sum involved totals $360,000 as the tribe becomes fully recognized citizens.

Armour Yankton Indian Agency Smith United States

Committed for Tananity in Minnesota Local Case

A court records husband of the Minnesota Blizzard noted as committed to the hospital for insanity after his wife was briefly released by the supreme court. The narrative cites Tadse Oleon as a figure in the commitment sequence and indicates the husband is currently confined.

Porgna Falls Minn Aup

Maxey May Recover From Illness

Paris Aug 17 Ex Senator B Maxey who Plysbfank said Inet might wandylog rallied and to touch better to-day Hopes are iow cutey famed for ble recovery

Maxey Paris Pex Benator B. Maxey Inet

Wreck on Ohio Southern Railway Tragedy At Bainbridge

A bridge wreck on the Ohio Southern Railway near Bainbridge kills four trainmen and possibly four tramps and three boys missing from Greenfield. Divers work as debris blocks the river, with over 400 excursionists safely passing the same bridge yesterday. A second body identified as John Rossa, laborer, is recovered near the north wall of the building site. John Murphy, a laborer from Brooklyn, is identified among the victims.

Tackson Ohio Ohio Southern Bainbridge Puttig Creek Greenfield Sdb Debria Trellit New York

Omaha clash looms as AP A faction fights police

In Omaha Nebraska on August 14 tensions rise between the police department and an AP A faction claiming legal authority to appoint a new force. Citizens urging peaceful court intervention fail as the AP A board plans to appoint its force and threatens seizure of property if resisted.

Omaha Neb Omahm Aubinié Sw Irene Court A. P. A. Board Ita Negort Ety Moray

Test in On Oshkosh Faces Assault Charge Hearing

In Oshkosh Wisconsin on August 4 Deputy Wardens O W Jolson Max Mucks and Mix Johnson were arrested and jailed in municipal court after a clash over a fishing note on Lake Winnebago. Jolson pled not guilty and the case is set for tomorrow guard Eilargon urged immediate action as a key test of the new Sabahd game inv.

Oshkosh Wis O. W. Jolson Max Mucks Mix Johnson lNegal Fish Laoke Innebago Rey Eilargon Bas Leon

Strikers Arrested in Ishpeming Mob Incident

Four strikers Joseph Todd Michael Wall Robert Trudgeon and Richard Graham were arrested by the sheriff in Ishpeming Michigan and taken to Marquette. They led a mob that compelled a Detroit reporter to leave Ishpeming last week. They were accompanied by five Ishpeming business men and Attorney Carey of Negrines who will provide bonds.

Ishpeming Wis Joseph Todd Michael Wall Robert Trudgeon Richard Graham Detroit Marquette Ishpeming Bualnegs Carey Negrines

Supreme Bench candidates named for Cleveland

Rochester Aug. 14 Among the names to be presented to President Cleveland for Supreme Court justice selection to fill the Jackson vacancy is Shepardore Baron of Rochester. Baron, senior member of the law firm Bacon Briggs Buckley Blasell, has long been recognized as one of the ablest lawyers in the state.

Supreme Bench Rochester Wilk Cleveland Supreme Court Jstlee Jackson Shepdore Breen Law Bacon Briggs, Buckley & Blasell Hoa Jong

Gresham and Kobbe Elope Marry in Old Point Comfort

Samuel H. Gresham, nephew of the late Secretary Gresham and a Norfolk businessman, and Miss Sarah Kobbe, daughter of Captain Willan Kobbe of the Third United States Army, eloped from Hygela hotel at Old Point Comfort Sunday evening and were married in the city.

Washington Samuel H. Gresham Iate Greshat Bualneas Man Norfolk Misa Sarah Kobbe Willan, Kobbe

Missionary David Day Dies in Muhlenberg Mission

David Day of the Lutheran mission at Muhlenburg Monrovia died Saturday night following an attack of African fever. While in Evansville Wisconsin last winter pulmonary trouble appeared, prompting him to leave his home for special medical treatment.

Miasionaty Lowlaburg David Day Muhlenburg Monrovia Evansville Wia Ita

Canning Factory Burned At Newton With Heavy Loss

Marshalltown Aug 14 The Newton canning factory owned by the Lock company burned today destroying 80 000 cans of corn and vast new machinery Logs 325 000 in value and machinery valued at 10 000 The company will probably not rebuild

Canning Maetory Marshalltown Iowa Newton Lock Company Inaumheo

Supreme Court to Rule on Impeachment of Scints Mayor

We the Supreme Court of West Superior Wis on August 14 served a writ of certiorari on the city of Scints by Judge Dickens for the ex-Mayor Blarke Weather. The legality of the impeachment proceedings will be passed upon by the supreme court.

Supreme Court West Superior Wis

Strike Ends at Boston Manufacturing Plant in Waltham

August 14 1924 strike at the Boston Manufacturing Company in Waltham Massachusetts ends as doffers return to work under prestrike conditions.

Enden Waltham, Mass Boston Manufacturing Company Doffers

French Canadian crowds rally at Crescent Park

Ten thousand French Canadians from New England and beyond gather at Crescent Park for the annual reunion event. The large turnout includes participants from Providence and other destinations, signaling broad geographic appeal and cultural celebration.

Melda Bonnton Providence R. 1 New England Canada Crescent Park

German worker kills employer’s wife then wounds self

In Shelby on Aug 14 Herman Olano, a young German, killed Mrs. William Kruger by slashing her throat and then took his own life by cutting his throat. The cause of the tragedy remains unknown.

Shelby Town Hermanolano William Kruger

Cherokee Must Hang. Zort Smith. Auk. Aug. 14

Cherokee I was sentenced to day to te Un, on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Judge Potier remarks were most severe, but sop roduced no effect on BIA.

Zort Smith Potier

Fragmented 1904 ad text with medical cures and curiosities

A garbled 1904 page fragment recounts testimonials about cures for kidney and bladder ailments, rheumatism, and digestive issues. It mentions Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, various remedies, and a pasted note about Pasteur and wool disease variates. The OCR text is incoherent, mixing names, places, and product claims.

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