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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1899

Page

6

War With Yaquis Ends In Heavy Losses At Pueblo Fight

Aug 19 battle near Vicam and Pueblo left about 100 Yaqui fighters, 40 slain, many wounded. Mexican forces under Gen Torres pursued Yaquis into jungle near Potam. Two Mexican captains and 10 others wounded, with 150 troops from Batamano suffering 10 deaths and 15 illnesses. Father Brahem and Sisters found safe after capture. Indians retreated, heat extreme along the river.

Tottam Nogates Ariz Rinaldy Aurelia Get Loret Vieam Father Brahem Batamano Siinstrolke Neil

Attack on Crumpur Town by Yaqui Indians Reported

Aug 3 dispatch from Chihuahua, Mexico says 800 Yaqui Indians attacked the town of Crumpur. Citizens barricaded homes and resisted for ten hours, fifty men and women killed, houses burned. Cavalry sent from Tahit to restore protection, casualties unclear.

Tadlans Wonen Athick Austin Tex Chihunuuy Mex Crmpar Tahit

Guerin Leaders Barricade As Gendarmes Attack Paris

In Paris Aug 24 Antisemitic activists barricade in the lerzue headquarters as M Guerin president of AutSuimite longue and companions pour petroleum to ignite a room near expected assault by gendarmes. No further officers’ attack materializes and streets around Rue de Cherbroi remain quiet with troops on guard.

Guerin Win Menasuren Paris M. Guerin AutSuimite Longue Mie

Nebraska cash funds for first Nebraska regiment homecoming

Cash totaling thirty thousand dollars, more than enough, was left with the governor to secure train transportation for the First Nebraska regiment. A conference with Tailwoods representatives led to a Burlington contract. The unit will be mustered out in San Francisco today. A separate note from Kingston, Jamaica, reports Prof Edward Charles Pickering seeking a site for the world’s largest telescope to observe a new planet near-Earth in about eighteen months, favoring Cambridge for advantages.

Lincoln Nebraska Burlington San Francisco Kingston Jam Edward Charles Pickering Hanyard Observatory Associated Press Beng Cambeidge Jimalen

Sumolcans Fight Boers and Transvaal Aid Requests

Aug 24 report from Kingston notes Me Tae Wiican government offering a contingent of native troops to support wider forces in the Transvaal. A request for service in South Africa is shown, with voluminous remarks and an immediate response urged for mobilization and regimental readiness.

Sumolcans Jum Tae Wiican Transvaal Shasigam South Africa Wien Volimbers

Hale denies criticizing Osla in Philippine controversy

In San Mionelseo on August 24 General Hale dismissed reports claiming he criticized General Osla during tensions over the Philippine situation. Hale stated he never directed critical remarks at Osla and called the controversy overstated.

Malu Otis San Mionelseo Gen Hale Tia Ollk Philippines Orla Exyidnion Osla

Child Killed As Lightning Strikes Manayuak Family

Little Cuita 11Med Iien Villey Aug. 30. Alice the three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ghitles Rolph of Manayuak was killed by lightning Saturday evening.

Cuita Iien Villey Mion Aliee

Daring Jail Delivery Brings Four Prisoners Freedom

In Des Moines Iowa on August 24 four inmates escaped Polk County jail after Waterman John Wiggar aided two prisoners to clean halls. The trio in the steel cage overpowered him and locked him in the cell before the escape. Albert Milligan and other prisoners threatened alarm. Four men fled through basement and street.

Des Moines Towa Polk County Liberty Four John Wiggara Wiggars Albert Milligan Colla

Murdered by Tramps on Chicago Great Western

Three tramps riding a Chicago Great Western freight train near Marshalltown Iowa shot and killed brakemen J E Wilson and Conney Matthews. The trio escaped but an armed posse pursued them. Wilson died in Marshalltown Matthews in Des Moines. The railroad offers a $500 reward for the arrest of the murderers.

Chicago Great Western Marshalltown Iowa J. E. Wilson Conney Matthews Ouece Wilson Lyed Matthews Des Moines Tailroad

Explosion at Appleton planing mill kills two workers

In Appleton Wisconsin a boiler exploded at the A H Wyckert planing mill killing two men and seriously injuring eight others. The blast wrecked the factory and shattered nearby windows with the concussion. The boiler end was hurled through the engine room roof and fell about 100 feet away. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.

Appleton Wis A. H. Wyckert

Stage Holt Up Fore Stage Route Reported Robbery

Washington dispatch reports Chief Dostof Cochran received a telegram saying a stage between Salmon Lake and Red Lake in Montana was held up yesterday just inside the state line. Robbers obtained about 30,000 in dust, while the mail and escort were not molested. The incident occurred near Dillon, and the robbers escaped.

Washington Dostofflee Cochran Salmon Io Red Lake Dillon Salmon Lake Red Iock M. Reilly

Farmer Killed In Runaway Near Baldwin Wisconsin

W D Davis a well known farmer and former lumberman of Cady was instantly killed when his head was crushed in a runaway accident while he was returning home with lumber from Baldwin Wisconsin on August 24.

Baldwin Wis W. Davis Cady

Bell Telephone to Underground Wires in Winona Plan

The Bell Telephone company will adopt an underground wiring system in Winona if the city council grants permission. The total estimated cost for the change is 100000 dollars.

Winona Minn Bell Telephone Company

Arrest of Sam Kelly in adultery case near Menomoush Wisconsin

Sam Kelly was arrested and arraigned on a charge of adultery with Mrs. Cormican, whose infant was killed the day before. The woman claims Kelly is the father of the child and he was held for trial.

Woman Dies by Suicide Near Hutchins Iowa

Mrs. Pearl Wisker, two miles north of Hutchins, Iowa, killed herself on August 24 by ingesting poison to end domestic troubles. The incident occurred following alleged trouble at home and is being investigated locally.

Rata Hutchins Iowa Pearl Wisker

Dodge Center Hear Speaker on County Rent Move

Aug. 24 Dodge Center meeting drew a large audience of representative farmers who heard Lafayette French argue for removing the county rent from Minitorville to Dodge Center.

Dodge Center Lafayette French Minitorville

Drowned Clergyman in Des Moines River Bathing Accident

Rev. Frederick Paul Williams drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing with friends in the Des Moines river's northern area. The incident occurred near Des Moines, with Williams and companions in the water when the accident happened.

Tdes Moings Frederick Paul Williams Des Moles

Death of a Pioneer in Blainfield Wisconsin

Elijah Winslow, an early planter of Blainfield, Wisconsin, died on August 24. Born in 1827 in Tister county, he had been a resident of Wisconsin for many years.

Blainfield Wis Elijah Winslow Tister County Wisconsin

Fire destroys A Barth barn and horses in Watertown mill

Fire at A Barth’s barn in Watertown Mill partially destroys the barn and a team of thoroughbreds, one cow, carriages, sleighs, and harnesses. Loss estimated at unknown amount with no insurance. Authorities report no coverage.

Watertown Mill A. Barth

Catholic Order of Foresters Meet Opens In Town

Aug 24 session of the Catholic Order of Foresters began a two day convention in Town Waterloo with delegates from seventy five courts in Lewd present.

Cathie Forestors Waterloo Town Catholic Order of Foresters

Prominent Turer's Son Fatally Hurt in Mill Accident

August 24 in ayownsdale Minnesota reports Alfred Nollny, 35, son of Th. Kolilug, a prominent turer, fell from a fifty foot wind mill and broke his neck. He died at the scene.

Milayownsdale Minn Alfred Nollny Th. Kolilug Iie

Fatally Burned at Sable Hock Clay Works

Sable Neb Aug 4 The Rosaline engine at the works exploded fatally burning Charles Kidney at the Sable Hock Clay company works.

Sable Mark Neb Sable Hock Clay Commpmny Charles Kidney

Mold-Upa Charged te Irampa at Aug. 24

Two hold ups reported between here and Mian in past days. Victims include Silth relieved of levelo and 47 dollars in cash. Deserters from Mort Meade and Por Meade, 19, Aug. 22, linked to the case. Authorities offer a reward for their arrest.

Mold-Upa Here Mian Silth Qwa Qeserders Mort Meade Por Meade Othors Albert Preston

Labori Dominates Dreyfus Court Martial Testimony

Large crowds watched Capt Alfred Dreyfus trial as Maitre Labori sparked lively cross examination. Labori exposed weak points in Mercier and La Joie as generals faced tough questions on the Schweitzer letter and secret dossiers.

Remmes Lycee Alfred Dreyfus Tria Maitre Labor Labori Demange Tlabori M. Demauge M. Laborl Generala Roget Mercier Billot Boisdeffre Labor Fry Labort Col. Schneider Nsw Geonneral Mercere Ministry of War Labors General Staff Babori Gen. Mercier la Joux South America la Jouax Rollin War Office Catrol Sisterhngy Fa Jouax Dreyfus M. Labori Roger

Infernal Machinists Target Labori Amid Fresh Attack Plan

August 24 reports from Tennessee and Paris describe parcels believed to be infernal machines sent to Labori and opened in a military laboratory revealing gun cotton. A London sighting of Comte Mesterhazy prompted a crowd and police protection.

Labori Tennes M. Labor! Inst Ovenitg Paris Che Tennes M. Ibori Exterhazey London Comte Msterhazy Oxford Street Msterbazy

Martial Law Proclaimed at Hilversum Amid Riots

Martial law declared at Hilversum fifteen miles from Amsterdam as groups occupy the town. A mob yesterday overpowered police, paraded streets, destroyed property and attacked the burgomaster's house amid general unrest and serious disturbances.

Amsterdam Hilversum Burgomasters House

Iron Fielda Purchased and Belle Isle Iron Mines Acquired

Antifax No 8 reports the acquisition of half of Belle Isle iron fields at Sidney. The steel company’s solicitors secured a $1,000,000 check. A contract for 400 coke ovens was awarded to a Philadelphia firm for $3,000,000.

Iron Fielda Antifax No 8 Belle Isle N. I Iron Fields Sidney Steel Company Philadelphia

Resignation of Maine Congressman Steed Received

Augusta Aug 24 Gov Powers received the resignation of Thomas B Steed as congressman in the First Maine district yesterday. The move clears the way for a new representative and local political shifts are anticipated as party leaders respond.

Reede Haw Augusta Thomas B. Steed Maine Powers

Grain and livestock price notices from Minneapolis to Chicago

Markets report from St Paul and nearby cities listing bid and ask ranges for wheat corn oats and barley across several grades. Includes prices in old and new wheat contracts, rye and oats, with further notes on Minneapolis Chicago and Sioux City trading trends and cattle hog and dairy values.

St. Paul Wernow Burley Datuth Ang Cnsh Northern Arrye Cornu Minnieapolis Milwaukee Wis Chicago Texas Sioux City Tawa South St Taal

Arrival of the First California regiment in San Francisco

Four miles offshore the transport bearing the First California regiment of volunteers was sighted amid loud acclaims. Bells rang and crowds cheered as the Sherman docked later. Maj. Gen. Shatter ordered the ship held offshore until a planned public pageant and formal reception could be staged, with $4,000 subscribed for expenses. No deaths were reported on the voyage.

San Fenneisco United States Californi Regiment of San Francisco Olivers Faralone Islands Point Reyes Citizens’ Committee Shatter U. S.A Department of the Cli Deen

Detroit Doctor Fined for Failing to Report Tuberculosis Case

Vert Case Detroit Aug 24 Dr J Shurley a prominent local physician was fined $40 and costs by a Justice of the Peace for failing to report a tuberculosis case to the board of health. The case tested the state board of health authority to define dangerous communicable diseases and require reporting to prevent spread.

Detroit Mich Shurley Board of Health State Board of Health Move of Health

Nice Lite Pick-On. Springflent UL ag 26

Owen Ward, veteran of the Mexican war, died at his Shipman home after insanity. His children and Avery father attempted concealment in walls and around portions of the dwelling containing over 5000 in gold and specie. Mrs Ward, who died three months earlier, was implicated. An electric storm damaged Des Moines area with outages and lightning strikes. John Naumber, 42, was shot dead on his porch.

Springflent Owen Ward Shipman Avery Ward Moines Lowa Tare Stenek Jante Naumber Stead Mn

Warren admitted to bail in fatal shooting case

Warren admitted to bail of 10,000 in the Walter Warren case after Judge Webber's decision in Warren, Minnesota. Across Milwaukee a blaze damaged a meat packing facility causing 50,000 in stock loss and property damage. The National Encampment of the Union Veterding union changed its name to the Order of Union Battlemen.

Warren Lake Benton Minn Walter Warren Chas Wilson Webber Milwaukee Abrig Conk Company Veal Aus Sud Toes Moines Treway, Sie

Head-Hnd Collision Near Dryton Through Misreading Orders

A head end collision on the Northwestern one mile east of Dryton, Port Dodge Iowa, damaged two engines beyond repair and crippled a work train engine. Both east and west freight crews escaped unharmed except Engineer Hellings who suffered serious bruising. Grains spilled along the track after the 20 mph crash.

Mlaq Port Dodge Iowa Dryton Hellings

Storm devastates Brookings area with extensive damage

A Saturday night storm in Brookings South Dakota is reported as the worst in twenty years. Many shade trees, chimneys, and roofs were damaged. Public school buildings the Binford block and college structures suffered, the observatory lost its roof, windmills were toppled, an elevator was blown from its foundation onto the railroad tracks, and countryside damage was extensive.

Brookingas M. D Brookings Binford

Outlot for Gold Contract Awarded for New Road

Contracts awarded for 108 miles of new road on the Ontario & Rainy River line from Stanley to Sturgeon Falls in the Seine river gold country. Work divided into five-mile segments to speed completion, giving the region a railroad outlet it has long needed.

Rainy River Country Duluth, Mine Ontario & Rainy River Stanley Port Arthur Duluth & Western Sturgeon Mine Center Seine River

Bicycle collision leaves two dead in Racine

August 23 in Racine Wisconsin left Eugene Sprague of Lyons Michigan and local resident Mrs Mabel Schumacher instantly killed when their bicycle veered into an electric car. Policeman Schumacher aided in rescue and later learned one victim was his daughter.

Beycle Racine Eugene Sprague Lyons Mich Mabel Schumacher Schumacher Ife

Shooting Affray Narrows Anger Between Cattlemen and Sheepmen

Chadron Nebraska August 24 a shooting affray on the range south west of town left Thomas Rynh a cattleman dead and George Coll a sheepherder alive after a confrontation that erupted from the long running clash between cattlemen and sheepmen Coll says Rynh and other cattlemen attacked his flock and threatened him Browning at least three killings have occurred in this conflict and the cattlemen vow vengeance amid ongoing feuds following the old war between the factions.

Chadron Neb Here George Coll Thomas Rynh Goll Ryan

Indian gambling gang tragedy at Navajo Springs

A Winslow Arizona dispatch reports about two hundred Indians from Foreman Mink's gambling group at Navajo Springs plundering a killer raid. Landreth, a gambler, was shot and seriously wounded, and the tribe then killed the gambler, mutilated the body, and swore to pursue the incident with authorities en route.

San Francisco Winslow Aviz Foreman Mink Navajo Springs Landreth Gauberdt Wat Senate

Coopers Union Ends Boycott Against Pabst Brewing

Milwaukee August 24 President Van hey of the local coopers union wired President Coopers of the American Federation of Labor that the boycott against Pabst Brewing company has been declared off and the strike is at an end with the coopers giving in.

Coopers Milwaukee Vanhey Coopers’ Union Tha Wired Asceriean Federation of Labo Pabst Brewing Company

Mysterious Disappearance Near Jacksonville Alabama

Aug 28 report from Jacksonville details the disappearance of Mise Verga La Ferguse of Columbia Missouri who has lived with the Dek FP John family for a year and a half. Authorities fear she may be mentally unbalanced. she is 29 or 39 years old, tall and light complexioned.

Jacksonville Ferguse Colimbia John

Damaged Steamer Penobscot Heading to Duluth for Repairs

Not Badly tmJured in Duluth Minnesota report says the steam er Penobscot from Lakeria collided with Knife Island Saturday night and will be pumped out and towed to Duluth for repairs. Accidentally caused death near Kanduy Wisconsin when Willem Stoxe’s gun discharged, killing him instantly.

Duluth Minn Penobscot Lakeria Knife Island Mouthton Willem Stoxe Kanduy Jett Br

Telephone Exchange Delayed by Phone Shortage at Appleton

August 23 report from Appleton Aiiv notes completion of the local telephone exchange is held up because the company cannot obtain the phones. Everything else is ready to connect.

Appleton Aiiv

Right Hand Crashed in Minnesota Threshing Accident

Right Hand Crashed near Appleton Minnesota as John Ostevans a Lac qui Parle county farmer suffered a badly crushed right hand in a threshing machine mishap on August 23 in the local area.

Appleton Minn John Ostevans Lac Qui Parle Here Ina

Brewers donate to Dewey fund and Rico relief

Liberal Strewwora Milwaukee reports the Brewers association donated 1000 dollars to the Dewey home fund and 500 dollars to Rico relief efforts on August 23.

Liberal Strewwora Milwaukee Brewers’ Association Dewey Home Fund

Scurvy and deaths plague Kotzebue expedition

Aug. 23 report states that of 1000 men who went into Kotzebue country last fall, over a third died or contracted scurvy. J Jones of Bycamore TL provides the tally. Irred Schweppe, a Webster City farmer, died after extreme heat while stacking oats.

Wash Kotzebue Country J. Jones Bycamore Webster City Iowan Schweppe Tie

Secret Service foils large counterfeit ring

The Secret Service nabbed a band of counterfeiters and seized substantial bogus currency. The operation highlighted the circulation of high value imitations linked to well known remedies, while notes warn of public deception and moral cautions.

Secret Service Hostetter

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warning

A long warning against catarrh remedies containing mercury. The notice claims mercury damages hearing smell and the system, urges using Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo by B F J Cheney Co, with testimonials and physician endorsements, and notes retail price per bottle.

Bethe Hall Fp, J. Cheney, & Co Oledo Toledo Oho Cheney &Co Mali

Grasshopper Extermination Tract Request From Minnesota Church

The Asher Publishing Co invites Christians in Minnesota to share experiences or knowledge related to the grasshopper extermination event. Respondents will receive a copy of the tract when printed, with 429 Holly Ave, St Paul, Minnesota as the contact address.

Minnesota Pillsbury Pers Asher Publishing Co Holly Ave St. Pal, Minn

Exhibition of Goods at Goodyear Ruberto's

A fragment describes an exhibition of goods at Goodyear Ruberto's 92-102 Enat Tih Street in Paul featuring Mackintoshes overshoes belts and other sold seal quality items. The text hints a profitable event and muses that microbes in kisses cause people to fall in love.

Goodyear Ruberto's Enat Tih St Paul Mackintoshes

Foot Comfort Aid Promises Easy Shoe Fitting

An advertisement touts Alten's Foot Ball powder for feet, claiming to ease swelling, heat, sweating, and pain and to help fit new or tight shoes. It promises relief from ingrown nails, corns, and bunions, with trial packs mailed freely from Allep Olmsted Le Roy N Y to druggists and shoe stores.

Alten Allep Olmsted le Roy

The Juss Thought Men Glave to a Subject

An obscure sentence fragment hints at men venturing toward a subject with stronger, sharper viewpoints. The text reads like a clipped historical note or quotation, offering little clear context or identifiable individuals or events.

Robert Downing Endorses Peruna for Health

Robert Downing praised Peruna as a preventive tonic boosting his health and immune to climate changes. He claimed it protects mucous membranes, aids against malarial influences, and cited personal benefit over other tonics. Dr Hartman’s book on Summer Catarrh was offered for further information.

Robert Downing Downing Peruna

Summer Catarrh Remedy Promises Simplicity

Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio touts perune as the cure for summer bowell catarrhs verging into cholera infantum or dysentery. He notes a forty year practice and offers a tres copy of Summer Catarrh for those seeking further details by mail.

Unrtman Hartman Columbus

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