This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
6
The St Marys River blockage across the deep water channel was cleared after the schooner Malda stranded, allowing more than 20 vessels to move. The eighty hour disruption caused about $200,000 in shipping losses and delays.
A cyclone 30 miles east of Harrold struck around 6 o clock destroying the Van Dusen elevator and several small buildings. No injuries reported. In Jamestown North Carolina A Tom Jack attempted to murder his wife during a money dispute. He wounded her arm, escaped, and is an ex convict who served five years for beating a man nearly to death.
Fergus Falls Minnesota August 21 a white couple Lauris Larson and Ole Thompson found a dead woman suspended from a tree in Erdahl near the town. The body hung so low that the knees touched the ground she appeared to be a traveling peddler about forty years old and dark skinned.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs John Madison was found dead on the lawn of the home in Albert Lea Minnesota on August 21 The mower lever was on the child s head and the death is attributed to a mower accident It is believed the child was playing near the machine and pulled the lever causing the fatal injury
Helena, Aug 21 Valeria G Gibson wife of Paris Gibson founder of Great Falls, jumped from the Park hotel third floor during a temporary insanity. She died from injuries sustained.
In Truthton a quarrel between Sim Akers and Frank Finley led Akers to draw a revolver and shoot Finley in the leg. Akers, a former village marshal who had arrested Finley several times, was arrested following the incident on August 21 near Pipestone.
Royaton Minn Aug 21 During a heavy storm lightning struck and killed four valuable cows owned by N W Moorhead. Farmers began threshing the shock and report light yields from remaining grain despite the loss.
W E McLaughlin was leading a steer to slaughter when the animal charged him. It knocked him down and trampled his head, breaking cheek and nose bones. Injury reported Aug 21 in Hankinson North Dakota.
Aug. 21 C P Oregon, an employee of the company, stepped in front of a moving street car while repairing near the accident site and was instantly killed on the tracks. In Storm Lake Iowa Aug. 21 Leo Reeves a fourteen year old boy was killed by jumping from an east bound gravel train on the Illinois Central railroad.
James I. Baker foreman of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul roundhouse at Storm Lake Iowa was killed when crushed between two passenger coaches while attempting to couple them at Fort Dodge Iowa on August 21.
Aug 21 Downing Wisconsin fire destroyed the Taumber company yards and farm implement sheds. Some machinery was saved and the loss is partly covered by insurance.
Five people killed and a sixth child seriously wounded in a farmhouse shooting and arson near Arlington Minnesota. Theodore Wallart is accused. the attack followed domestic troubles. Wallart fled into the woods as fires burned the stables and the house. Otto Standbors survived. Theresa Osteiner was visiting. Authorities search with a posse from Henderson.
A Prairie du Chien telegram alleges Wild West showmen riot in the city prompting a Beofield request for troops. A second dispatch denied by Gov. Beofield’s aide and a Prairie du Chien sentinel report notes Special Policeman Thomas Vavra shooting artilleryman Charles Triangle, robberies and a tavern assault as the mob clashed with police. Buffalo Bill Cody calmed the crowd and order was restored by midnight.
Chicago police and Adams Express and Pinkerton detectives have pursued leads since Saturday to identify the person or persons who swapped a bogus package for a nearly $25,000 consign ment to the Commercial National Bank of Burlington Iowa. The currency has not been found and the package contents were brown paper after opening at the Burlington office.
Burlington Iowa August 22 Chicago officials report the stolen express package from Chicago to Burlington contained $20000 not $25000 as first stated. The forger used a clerk's handwriting to imitate the Chicago address. Chicago detectives are in Burlington examining the case. The brown paper wrapper concealed the money and was substituted during transit.
Winona Minnesota August 22 John Lesa nau a young man employed by a local butcher was arrested on a warrant from U S Court Commissioner Morey charged with passing a one dollar silver certificate that had been raised to ten dollars in value.
The Winona diocese retreat began in Winona Minnesota with about fifty priests in attendance representing most of the diocese. The four day event opened last evening and will continue through the weekend.
A cloud burst drenched Green Bay Wisconsin yesterday afternoon with more than 12 inches of rain in half an hour. The downpour caused significant crop damage and severely damaged telephone and telegraph lines.
A massive storm struck Sheboygan Wisconsin on August 22 causing extensive damage across the city. Eight large buildings were wrecked and about 200 small homes blown down with losses estimated over 200000 dollars. The storm produced a tornado like blast, dark skies, and torrential rain as it moved from the cemetery area to the south and into the lake. Numerous factories, churches, schools, and streetcar barns were destroyed or heavily damaged. Several freight cars toppled, and many people were injured though no fatalities were reported. Elsewhere in Michigan the storm portions of the lower peninsula suffered crop losses, flooded fields, and numerous lightning strikes damaging barns and causing fires. one fatality was noted.
Forest fires rage between Wattle Lake and Grand Encampment threatening towns Saratoga and surrounding mining camps in Wyoming. Herders driven to mountains for feed as drought flattens plains. Timber tinder dry. rain stands as only rescue. Miners join forest rangers in a losing battle. losses exceed 209000 dollars in timber and resources.
Aug 22 Helena Montana dispatch reports a fire in Hamilton Rayoul county destroying the Hamilton hotel and three adjoining hotels in the Bitter Roa valley. Loss around 20000 dollars with partial insurance. Tone Martin and Barney Keegan occupants in a Hamilton hotel room toppled a lamp starting the blaze. Martin died after rescue. Keegan remains missing. Townspeople’s efforts prevented greater loss.
In Florence Colorado on August 22 George Bonash and Joseph Juhana, both miners, were shot dead by robbers. Charles Havens and James Gray are under arrest as suspects in the Brookalde killing spree.
A Great Northern freight train split in two on a down grade six miles east of Larimore North Dakota. Brakeman Cartweight was thrown beneath a car, suffering a severe head injury and a broken leg. He was taken to Grand Forks hospital. He is married. his wife is in Chicago.
Far Northland notes how Valdemar Poulsen and P O Pederson combine telephone and phonograph to record messages. The device, praised by German authorities, uses a magnet and rotating drum to create a repeatable electrical current, enabling messages to be stored and replayed with growing clarity.
The article profiles Shalam a mysterious town north of El Paso with 2000 residents expected to reach 10000 in ten years. Founded by Dr. Newbrough its Bible Onhope guides a vegetarian spiritualist society that rejects private property in favor of communal fraternal living led by devoted children as the future hope.
The article outlines Norges Statagjaeld 1914 1900 and Jakob Woxen's work, detailing debt growth from 1847 when it reached 7.43 million kroner to 1900 at 281.1 million kroner and 105.38 per capita. It attributes increases to industrial imports, political changes, and later public works including railways and telegraphs. It notes 1848 onward industrial expenditure 136 million kroner, railroads 6.5 million, telegraph and telephone 6 million, and national bank 11.9 million with other public funds and defenses totaling 33.1 million.
The Norwegian Turners recount a painful Chicago defeat and discuss shifting tactics and new opportunities. They reflect on past glory and the need to adapt, with optimism for expansion in Minneapolis Turn society and better material for future sport.
The excerpt cites the St Louis Globe Democrat defending China against foreign aggression and asserting U.S. respect for Chinese sovereignty while noting 5,400 square miles of coal fields in Great Britain. It frames trade as mutual and condemns mob violence against foreigners.
An outline of Kang Yu-wei’s reform program for China urging abolition of old customs. He advises Westernized reforms, new departments, a memorial channel to the throne, and selection of educated youths. Revenue reforms, tariffs, bank notes, and state railways proposed to fund a modern army, navy, and colleges.
A Western Mail note recalls Paderewski famed for adoration from women, recounting a jarred cherry stone on a mantelpiece set in ruby and diamond by a visitor. The pianist jokes that he never sits cherries, suggesting the stone was left by a servant.
A charming small ring owned by Mr. Temple of London holds a tiny musical box. Pressing a spring and hearing the ring near the ear produces a sweet, eerie tune from an otherworldly place. The ring is a cherished family heirloom, tied to Sir Richard Temple as a nephew.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.