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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
6
Owens reports a round-up of exhibits and attractions that will surpass prior year expectations. Every building and department is full, with tent space scarce for eager exhibitors. The exposition, horticultural, dairy, women's, poultry, agricultural, machinery, horse, sheep, and swine buildings are crowded, marking an unusually comprehensive and instructive fair for this country.
Latest quotations from grain and live stock markets show varying bids in St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago. Wheat and corn prices move with futures for No 1 and No 2 grades while oats rye and barley report mixed cash and arriving values across multiple exchange centers.
In Kaukauna Wisconsin on August 2 a small skiff overturned on the river. Mrs Henry Quaddy and her three sons aged six to nine were drowned while Mr Quaddy and his twelve year old daughter survived. Mr Quaddy, a carpenter, clung to the boat and saved his daughter. A large party of onlookers witnessed the disaster.
Albert Lea Minn Aug 28 A farm repair mishap left Germanson with an ax blow that cut through the skull and entered the brain. He was brought to the city for treatment and dressed wounds but remains in critical condition.
A fire at a barn behind D. H. Nortor's saloon in Winotin Minnesota Aug 28 badly burned John Murray who was rescued by Joseph Wegnan then reentered flames suffering severe head arm and hip injuries. Companion O'Brien escaped with minor burns.
Reports from Crom Bowdle and Winona detail crop conditions heavy showers delaying threshing and a hoped second hay crop while pastures remain good. In Winona a missing man, Peter Krohn, is found dead by suicide after his disappearance. Elsewhere in Helena, F August Beinze secures a bond, signaling a major copper deposit discovery near the city.
Blockade affecting Boo shipments as steamer Malda halts traffic. Ore loads rise to the surface as boats are launched and air loaded, reducing shipments from the Mgsaba mines. The incident at McKinlay Minnesota on August 28 disrupts transport and commerce.
W Sampson of Eureka shipped the first Minnesota grapes of the season to the Minneapolis market. The grape crop, on account of winter killing and the drought, will not be more than one third the usual yield. The quality is No 1.
During a August storm two children of Charles Zunker were struck by lightning while playing in a barn. The county hospital roof was torn away and the electrical plant put out of service. In Minnesota a farmer, Paul Headh, died after a wheel struck him as he drove from Buckman.
Gen Archibald J Sampson, U S minister to Heundor, reports a reciprocity treaty with Ecuador, promoting wine and flour imports. Wine demand is strong and flour costs rise to 25 per 160 pounds due to steep import duties and supply logistics over a 195 mile Andean trail to Quito at 10 900 feet.
A fire destroyed the Minnesota and Northern elevator at Arvilla North Dakota, 81 miles east of here. The 100000 bushel capacity building was worth about $20000 and contained 36000 bushels of wheat. Fire is believed caused by a hot shaft.
In Duluth Minnesota Aug 22 Hon Charles A Towne opened the campaign after the largest political gathering in the city’s history at the armory. He responded to Gov Roosevelt’s St Paul convention speech and criticized administration policy in the Philippines.
San Francisco August 29. Risdon Iron Works applies for water front space near the Risdon plant to build a vast floating dry dock claimed to be the largest on the coast and among the best in the world. The firm vows to bid against Union Iron Works for government contracts.
The state dairy and food commission lost its case against butcher J. F. Lang in Winona. He was charged with selling colored oleomargarine as butter, but the defense argued it was sold for what it was and no evasion was intended. He was acquitted.
Fire in Moen's stable at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Aug 23 caused about 20600 dollars in damage. Seven horses and two dwellings burned with much personal property ruined. Calm weather prevented greater citywide devastation.
In Vesta Minnesota on August 29 Mike Olson a farmer eight miles southwest of town burned his barn with farm implements and 2500 bushels of wheat inside He attempted to throw a child into a well and urged his wife to enter the barn before he set it ablaze Olson fled afterward In Montana La Crosse Wisconsin August 20 Hans Olson a longtime foreman at Sawyer and Austin’s mill who later worked for Marcus Daly in Kenner Metz was killed by a train Details of the death are sparse He left a wife and a son behind
Mrs Woodley aged sixty five wife of shoe dealer John W Woodley was run over by a trolley car and instantly killed. She stepped to the middle of the track as the car neared and was thrown and dragged some distance before the car could be stopped.
Winona Minn Aug 29 The fall term at Winona seminary will open Sept 11 The faculty gains Misa Tannie Losey of La Crosse as violin teacher In the magical department Rushing Works on the Breakwater Two Harbors Minn Aug 23 Powell Mitchell of Marquette Mich have the contract for extending the government breakwater here with a large force of men two tugs and two scows at work Reached Here Forty Four Years Albert Lea Minn Aug 23 Joseph Dennis Dudley dies at his home paralysis He was seventy five and had lived in Freehorn county since 1856 He leaves two wives and five grown children The St Croix Overflows Tta Banks Osceola Wis Aug 2 The St Croix river has risen rapidly from recent rains and now runs out of its banks making traffic from the Minnesota side by team impossible.
Edward Corrin, a resident named as a local Blacksmith, asserts he solved perpetual motion. He says the idea arrived in a dream thirty years ago and he has tinkered annually since inception. He claims the machine could power industry if scaled up.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports a bountiful corn harvest due to hot August days and frequent rains. Observers statewide note larger ears and a plentiful yield across southern Wisconsin galleys.
Helena Mont Aug 28 thieves stole five thousand dollars in gold from the assay office at the Jay Gould cyanide plant. The gold belonged to PS MAB Win and AMARNEREED.
A brakeman on a train was seriously injured when he fell between cars at Elgin Town while going over the top. Both legs were cut off. In Dickinson North Dakota, August 28 the Hughes Electric Light and Power Company has installed their new plant and is furnishing the city with light.
Red Wing Minnesota August 23 The state training school girls were camping at Pont au Sable twelve miles below town when Annie Mooney a camper went into the river for a swim and drowned The tragedy occurred Saturday afternoon and the body was recovered later by rescuers From the accident the camp will be dismissed and authorities investigated the drowning remains a tragic loss for the community and the training school care and safety procedures are under review
A thunderstorm swept through Lakeville Minnesota at about 10 pm Wednesday. The large frame barn owned by John Mallory was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.
Winckamith Violators Game Law Lamberton Minn Aug 23 a black smith at Mevere was fined 340 and his gun and dog confiscated for violating the game Tawa Burlington Iowa Aug 21 two detectives left Burlington last night for the East where they expect to arrest men tied to the 320000 Adams Express robbery three suspected in the gang to be in detectives hands by noon today
Ernest Nelson eleven drowned while bathing in Lake Cowdry near Alexandria on August twenty third. He stepped into a deep hole and his body was recovered. He was the son of G. J. Nelson of the village. Also noted are dates for the Minnesota Board of Charities and Corrections convention in Winona October 1 to 3 with Gov. Lind expected to speak.
Smallpos at Le Sueur Minn Aug 20 shows a second smallpox case. Authorities tightened precautions and quarantined all exposed individuals, while residents remain calm.
Bronx City Iowa August 29 Myron B Spencer who embezzled 36600 from Harber Asphalt and was jailed last January for five years has been paroled by Gov Bhaw. Mil led by Tramps Marshalltown Iowa August 29 Four hooligans insulted two young girls near town last evening an old colored drayman named Williams tried to intervene and was shot dead by the tramps a posse is in pursuit
Aug 23 Charles City town reports Wheat Butterfield a widower attempted suicide by mercury after Myrtle Bray a dishwasher declined marriage. Authorities note the act was motivated by rejected nuptials and treatment followed.
August 26 Topeka witnesses a large crowd as William J. Bryan is notified of his Populist presidential nomination. Thomas M. Patterson delivers the party endorsement via speech. A W Rucker of the Monetary League announces the backing. Bryan reads most of his address, urging open debate and monetary reform, amid heat and a brisk crowd.
The text outlines Populist and Democrat alignment on money issues, inclining toward double standard ideas, currency reform, and opposition to gold monometallism. It notes arbitration, labor bureau proposals, anti trust positions, and calls for reform via constitutional amendment efforts. Bryan commends monetary league and plans to speak in Kansas.
The article reviews the speed trials of a long distance steamship from the Oder to the Elba with 85 200 mean indicated horsepower and 550 tons coal in 24 hours between Plymouth and New York. It weaves in anecdotes about Lowell, McAllister, and a humorous printer, concluding with a light exchange about a hat.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt questions Clara and Georgy as intended partners and hints at tension with Ada and Alice. It notes comparisons to a new poetess of passion and mocks fashion, depicting social intrigue and restrained anger.
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