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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

6

Spain Must Hustle in Cuba Crisis Says Olney Ultimatum

Washington reports circulated that Secretary Olney warned Spain its rebellion must be crushed in three months or the United States would intervene to halt hostilities. Senators doubt a change in policy but favor vigorous action, while Gen. Lee’s Cuban observations depict civilian suffering and Spanish abuses amid ongoing conflict.

Washington Steporte Olney Boetie United States Ite Maadrid Spain State Department Congrasa Congress Teeling Cuba Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Enid Today Vongrens Lee Amaiin Spanieh Inga

Lightkeepers Endure Frostbite After Lake Journey

John Eddy and John D. McMartin, lightkeepers on Raspberry Island, started from the island for Bayfield, fourteen miles away, on a small boat. After four days on the lake and unsubbed islands they reached the main shore fifteen miles away this morning. Eddy lost both hands and feet to frostbite and McMartin's enrane froze. They survived on flour and water baked in a wash basin, cooked in a fishing shanty. Injuries are not dangerous.

Bayfield Wis John Eddy John D. McMartin Raspberry Island Mr. Eddy McMartin Enrane

Coho Found Guilty in Laport City Fire Case

Cedar Falls Iowa Dec 4 The sensational trial of M Coho charged with setting fire to his store and destroying much of Laport City last winter ended in a guilty verdict after over a month. His brother and son are indicted as well and their trial proceeds at Waterloo. Prosecutors say the Cohns set the store and a lumber yard ablaze to secure heavy insurance on their stock.

Colin Te Cedar Falls Iowa M. Coho Laport City Waterloo Cohns

Italian naval officers killed by Somali force near Magadoxo

Nativen Zanzibar reports that Signor Cecchi the Italian consul says captains of the Volturno and Staten and six other officers were killed by Somalis at Magadoxo on the coast within the Italian protectorate. About a hundred men are wounded with unclear details on the事件 and Magadoxo is a 4000‑inhabitant town on the Somali coast.

Zanzibar Signor Cecchi Volturno Staten Magadoxo

Sheriff Dead by Railroad Near Le Mars Iowa

Deputy sheriff of Plymouth County W E Herron was found dead by a railroad between Merrill and Le Mars. Snow marks suggest he fell or was struck from a train, leaving a bruised and cut body along the track.

le Mars Iowa Dee W. Be, Herron Plymouth County Merrill

Egyptian Debt Case Ruling Over Anglo Egyptian Dongola Funds

In Alexandria on December 4 the court of appeal issued its decision in the caisse debt case. The government condemns the liability to repay funds advanced by the caisse for the Anglo Egyptian expedition to Dongola.

Alexandria Court of

Spanish Love Defeats Insurgents at Mowag

Advices from Madrid report the Spanish forces repelling insurgents at Mowag with seventy enemies killed. The Spanish suffered casualties in the engagement as per Madrid dispatches received December 4.

Madrid Mowag

Sharkey Loses To Fitzsimmons On Alleged Foul

In San Francisco a boxing match ended with Sharkey knocked down in the eighth by Fitzsimmons. The referee awarded the decision to Sharkey despite a disputed foul as Fitzsimmons struck Sharkey’s groin while down. The crowd hissed as Sharkey collapsed and was then carried from the ring.

Maevie San Francisco Robert Pity Thomas Sharkey Sharkey J Witzaimmons Ae Afd Witzalmmons Mitashamons Mond Witzalmmmons Mitesti Mons Bhakkey Titzelmmong Witzalinimona Rahte Sharkeyith Cotnar Bitn Shumong Fitzsimmons Elinchei Fitzaimmons Titusimmons Witzaimmons Pitzaltitons Fitzalmons Fitzshamon Witzainmons Pitzainimons Pitzsimmous Bharkty Titaaiimons Taft Vitrelomous Cigit Witasimmona Istro Witzsimmons Firesimmons Pitzaimmond Witzsimmonsy Ewing Pitusimmons Witzsimmona Fstasimmong Tzatmsmond Sevin—Fitzshamons Tin Fitzshamona Sharkey Ducklig Sharkey Ewig Witz Elmit Sanderd Nis Rimmons Fizsimmons Witasimmons Sharky Iiizaimmona Starkey Alarkey Fitvsimmona Jeff Itzsimmons Wight Pitzsimmons Bharkey Bob

Desperadoes fail jailbreak attempt in Stillwater

Edward Kxelly and Arthur Johnson, jailed in Stillwater, attempted to break out at Center City. Johnson hid a steel case knife, they sawn off iron roof slats, and were found plans to escape. They will be taken to the wing today.

Stillwater Minn Edward Kxelly Arthur Johnson Center City Johnson Sherii Smith Hed Wing

Beecher Improves After Thanksgiving Injury in Stamford

Mrs Henry Ward Beecher aged 84 was seriously injured after a fall at her son in law Samuel Scoville's home during Thanksgiving. She rose to sit up today and shows marked improvement after guards found her amid a pool of blood from a head wound early Sunday.

Heecher Hurt Stamford Conn Henry Ward Beecher Tey Samuel Scoville Beecher Wada An

Rampant Cruelties Reported in Cuba Atrocities Near Manuell

Descriptions of rapine and murder as Weyler's forces advance through western Cuba. Refugees flee to Manuelitas as towns are looted, burned, and fields stripped. A Spanish captain Colazzo is accused of slaughtering over 100 people and murdering women and girls in a valley south of Maret.

Key West Dac Weyler Stirva Maceo Seemaikely Mattel Manuel Sipte Weyler Wil Rapino Spauterets Colazzo Maret Blu

Prisoners in Enland Pennsylvanias Penitentiary Insanity Probed

A regional inquiry in Philadelphia into mental health among prisoners at the Master Penitentiary reveals multiple inmates, including a life-term murder convict, are insane or in a similar state. Judge Gordon ordered removal of the identified patient to Norristown asylum and plans to submit the matter to state legislature.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Gordon Norristown Jaénne Legis Ture

Severe norther and sleet storm hit Texas and nearby areas

Dispatches report a deep norther with sleet and snow across Southern and Central Texas. Houston area saw three day norther with several inches of snow the first since 1885. Port Lavaca shipping halted, Eagle Pass noted three inches of snow, unprecedented for the region. Sugar planters fear a major freeze affecting crops.

Texas St. Louis Houston Port Lavaca Tex Eagle Pass

Wisworth Corner Band Seeks Pay From Patterson Post 88

Rand E Bringwull of St Paul reports a Ramsey county district court action by the Wisworth Corner band of Philadelphia against Patterson Post No 88 Pennsylvania. The band claims it was hired for the encampment in St Paul and paid expenses for extra players and transport, but the post repudiated the contract and now seeks 125 dollars due.

Rand E Bringwull St. Paul G. A. TR Ramsey County Norrt Wisworth Corner Phildelphia Patterson Post Department of Pennsylvania

Washingtons November deficit shows $8 million shortfall

The New York Times style financial brief reports that United States receipts in November 1890 totaled $25,210,000 while expenditures reached $32,200,720. For the first five months of the fiscal year receipts were $181,060,481 and expenditures $187,?5,846, leaving a monthly deficit of $8,050,024 and a five month deficit of $6,?48, compared with $16,860,381 for the same period a year earlier.

Washington United States

Tragedy Strikes Ten Year Old on School Route

Droke Through the fee, Tinelander, Wis, March 3. Cillis Hayford, ten, drowned while crossing Lakereek to reach school. Her parents found no sign until after school. An all night search recovered the body near the presumed spot. Two years earlier, the family lost a daughter in a house fire.

Tinelander Wis Cillis Hayford Lakereek

Sharon Tron Company completes daily furnace restart

In Sharon Pennsylvania on December 3 the daily furnace of the Sharon Tron company was restarted after several months of disruption. About 125 workers are affected by the closure and the surprise has been fully replaced. the Alice furnace at Shorpayie is under repairs and will soon resume operation.

Haast Sharon Dee Sharon Tron Company Shorpayie

Boy, 14, Dies in Adu Blizzard

A blizzard in Adu Minn claims the life of Kimer Holto aged fourteen. He died as a result of the winter storm with temperatures and conditions worsening in the region.

Adu Minn Kimer Holto

Commercial Bodies Plan National Monetary Convention

A diverse group from sixteen Central West commercial boards met to organize a national convention of commercial bodies to be held in Indianapolis on January 1, 1807. They aimed to press Congress for currency and banking reforms and appointed officers and a committee to set the call and details for the gathering.

Taillnon Central West Derlaon Isauerd Congress Cgier Stinard Missouri Whileman Smith Indianapolis United States Iire Reyes

Rough Passage of Wilkommen Amid Meteor and Storm

The German oil tank steamer Wilkommen, arriving from Danitzig with 6,000 bags of beet sugar, endured a rough voyage. A meteor shot across the sky near midnight on the 17th, striking the sea ahead and causing a large wave to wash over the bow, causing minor damage. Earlier, on Nov. 18, wind rose to a violent gale lasting four hours, followed by a heavy snowstorm.

New York Danitzig Ahirvieane

Metal Men Meet lays groundwork for tariff plan

New York metal exchange members began steps toward restoring tariff on iron steel tin and vine products. A near unanimous tin importer stance backed a higher tariff. A experts committee was named to draft a schedule for three weeks hence and then sent to Congress.

New York New York Metal Exchange McKinley Tarif Congress

Dispatel Answer in Towne Suit Stands Unchanged

The St Paul Dispatch’s reply to the Nicol lawsuit brought by Charles A Towne of Duluth will stand as filed. Towne’s attorney urged striking a large portion that reviews Towne’s political career. Judge tis led the noon hearing and denied the motion after lengthy argument.

St. Paul Nicol Charles A. Towne Duluth Fowne Aly. Towne Tis

Minnesota horticultural society hosts 30th annual gathering

The Minnesota State Horticultural Society showcases rosy checked apples in the Minneapolis county commissioners rooms at the courthouse. The display marks the thirtieth annual exhibition, proving that apples, and fine ones, can be grown in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Bee Court House Toding Minnesota Minnesota State Horticultural Society

Mizsimmons Sharkey Fight At Mechanics Pavilion

In San Francisco on December 3 interest grows for the ten round bout between Mizsimmons and Sharkey at the Mechanics Pavilion likely to be crowded. Sharkey remains confident of victory though the betting favors Mizsimmons with even money on the full ten rounds and many wagers on six rounds.

Vite San Francisco Mizsimmons Sharkey Belihing

Resignation of Deputy Superintendent M. I. Marker

Deputy superintendent of public instruction M. I. Marker, who has served two years, submitted his resignation on December 2 and will return to Wattstown, his former home. Superintendent Crane has not announced a successor yet.

Pierre

Telegvam reports Sanber steamer icebound at Port Williams

A message from Captain Nelson at Port Williams says the Sauber steamer is frozen in the harbor and crews are attempting to cut a channel by sawing and blasting the ice. It remains doubtful the effort will succeed.

Sanber Cleveland Nelson Sauber Port Williams

Medal of Honor Awarded to Kansas City Soldier

Washington December 3 a Medal of Honor has been awarded to John S Durham Kansas City Kansas late sergeant of Company FF list Wilacon all infantry volunteers for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Perryville Kentucky October 1862.

Washington John Ss. Durham Kansas City Kan Wilacon Perryville

Centralia Colliery Closes, 500 Men Out of Work

Ashland Pa Dec 3 The Centralia colliery owned by the Lehigh Valley company closed down that night indefinitely throwing 500 men and boys out of work.

Snmttel Ashland Centralia Lehigh Valley Font.company

In Time of Peach Owing to Spain Cuba Tension

The article notes possible trouble over Cuba as U S troops are to be concentrated for drill with modern heavy guns at Pensacola and nearby sites. Fort Bourghas could shelter 1,000 men with a harbor target area, while plans to fortify Pensacola intensify. Also reports a Havana Dec 1 dance for Red Cross, a youth prisoner escape from Maceo’s camp, and The Times analysis on Weyler and Cuban finances amid the crisis.

Pensacola Fin Dee Cuba Gulf Atlantic Banto Rosa Penencola Fort Bourghas Navy Yard Havana Ted Cross Elayama Youch Maceo Bovano Mucco London Times Anaveana Weyler The United States

Contest Filed Over Seats For Little And Richards

In Bismarck North Dakota on December first notices of contest were filed against the seats of State Senator elect O. B. Little and Representative elect Thomas Richards. Judge J C Chase and W O Ward filed the charges alleging ballot irregularities including substitution of ballots and delays at polling places. The contests name Frank Andrews as Populist county chair and claim coordinated action with Republicans in appointing judges.

Maminarek Bismarck N. D O. B. Little Thomas Richards J. C. Chase W. O. Ward Little Richards Chase Frank Andrews Fourth Algo Segond

Mania for Torture of DeFiant Scholar Described

New York reports Dr Charles J Laffin to Bellevue for sanity examination After marrying Carrie Freeman of Milton Nova Scotia on June 25 the husband allegedly tortured his wife dislocating joints threatening opiate poisoning and enduring extreme brutality The wife sought protection as the case drew public notice

New York Charles J. Lafin Bellevue Hospital Bishop Taylor Africa Carrie Freeman Milton Nova Scotia Lain Laffin

Parented shooting ends in fatal family tragedy at Stratton

In Enforced Parriehie Nebraska on December 1 J W Burney shot and killed by his teen son after Burney threatened to shoot both parents. The elder man had been on a spree since election and demanded Mrs Burney call Sid before firing. The son who overheard the confrontation shot his father in the adjoining room.

Parriehie Stratton Neb J. W. Bureney Burney Sho

German prince Charles Egon von Fuerstenberg dies childless

Berlin Dec 1 Emperor William sent condolence to Prince Charles Egon Marie von Fuerstenberg relatives. The well known German sportsman died yesterday. He left a vast South German estate to an Austrian prince of the Fuerstenberg house, Prince Emil Egon von Fuerstenberg, formerly resident at Baden-Baden's International Club.

Berlin William Charles Egon Marie von Fuerstenberg Charles Germany House of Puerstenberg Eimil Egon von Fuerstenberg aden-Baden Prince of Walca

Master Quizzes Boys Over Love Of School

A master notices a boy showing affection and asks for his reason for lateness. The boy answers simply that he was attending to school, prompting quiet reflection among the remaining students.

Too Much to Axit at Mie Start

Fragmentary OCR mix cites lines about engagement and kiss mother, with stray phrases and quotes. It references a New York World line about tests of love and a Puck note on a daughter reciting well for her age and concerns she may grow up to be a scientist.

Abe Puck

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