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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1895

Page

6

Revolt in Yemen Near Mecca Alarms British Officials

A report from Aden describes an Arabian revolt against the sultan near Mecca, led by Sayyid with 45,000 Arabs. Turkish forces, including 6,000 troops arriving from Constantinople, clash with rebels who seized forts at Kharmer and Balduba. The unrest prompts official denials and fears of deposition, as naval and diplomatic tension grows in the Dardanelles region.

London Aden Arabia Weiman Mecca Mussulman Kharner Sunna Yemen Martini Snyder Rifles Sayyid Sania Constantinhople Kharmer Bal-duba Masmier Babtba Saana Farka Odessa Dardanellas Noble Loch Rabnoch Ghanakin Dardanelles Loch Rannoch New York Hernli Vienna Old Turkey Party Yildiz Hassin Usair Pillip Currie Germany Crisia Constantinople Dec Itla Philip Currie Duardanelles Bosporus Turkey Dardenelles Gallpoli Sea of Marmora

Ultimatum to Porte on Dardanelles Passage Ordered

Dispatch from Constantinople reports major powers demand the Dardanelles passage within seventy two hours for the second escort. The sultan and palace circle have long believed a forceful passage may occur, reflecting tense diplomacy in London and the newspapers.

London Dee Daily Telegraph Constantinople Aruna

Turkish Empire Crisis Casts Dark Spell Over Sultan

The article reports turmoil within the Turkish empire as the czar’s agents influence events. It notes cautious moves to protect Christian subjects and property, with ministers and the sultan under intense scrutiny.

Market Reports from Grain and Livestock Centers

Chicago quotes for Wheat and Corn futures across months, with prices for December January May. oats and rye values, cash markets for wheat and pork, ribs, lard, and beef. Hog market active with varied weights, cattle steady to weak, Minneapolis and Milwaukee quotes, track prices, and St Paul receipts noting hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep activity.

Chicago Dot Dee Texas Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul

Farmer Franklin Solves Mystery by Killing Thirty Hogs

Dee 6 Odebolt Iowa A Soo county farmer Franklin sought spiritual aid after his gold watch vanished in a hog yard. A local medium identified a hog as the thief and Franklin killed it. The medium repeated until thirty hogs paid the penalty, then claimed one more attempt would reveal the watch.

Franklin Odebolt Iowa Hery Franklin Soo County Aso

Lawyer and Witness Fight in Milwaukee Courthouse

In Justice Clarks court today a jury was to decide a horse case but Thompson lawyer and Jesse Blunt engaged in a fist fight before testimony. Thompson, a noted attorney and former district attorney, pulled out Blunt’s whiskers as they were dragged apart. Blunt is the father of the notorious Frankie Blunt, famed for a long-ago impersonation racket and bigamy.

Milwaukee Clark Javed ‘Thompson Jesse Blunt Thompson Blunt Frankie Blunt Yeo

Corbett Retires From Fight Talks With Fitzsimmons

New York December 6 Corbettwill not agree to meet Fitzsimmons for a $20,000 purse offered by Pan Stuart of Texas. Manager William Brady handed Stuart the ultimatum and Brady rejected Wallage's retirement term. Stuart submitted articles of agreement and proposed a guaranteed purse of $20,000 to Corbett's manager.

Corbett New York

Trial of Edward J. H. famson on postoffice robber escape

New York December 6. A jury was selected to try Edward J. H. famson for permitting killers Killoran Allen and Russell to escape from Ludlow Street jail on July 4. The court denied a motion to discharge and ordered the trial to proceed with Prosecution presenting its case.

Sheels New York Edward J. H. Famson Killoran Allen and Russell Ludlow Street Tudge Allison Weeks Cuec Cortha

Quinlan's confession book on Hayward case announced

Minneapolis dispatch reports Michael Quinlan prepared a 120 page book titled Missing Links revealing Hayward's guilt. The volume includes chapters on the crime and trial and an account of plans to remove Adr y. Quinlan asserts two sides to every plot and documents Roy Hayward's alleged confession. Gov Clough will decide clemency after hearings. no hanging date set.

Minneapolis Tharry Hayward Ite Michael Quinta E Detweilve Haywards Cha ‘Hook Hayward Ging Himsalf Quinlan Wnk Harry Adry Quinlin Arty Miss Ging Eaid Stewart Roy

Preliminary examination in murder case at Wichita

The preliminary examination of Mrs Irene Leonard Orville Williamson and Frank M Williamson for the murder of H H Leonard proceeds before Justice Jones. Bloody clothing shown this morning includes stains on the murdered man and part of Mrs Leonard's attire, but their bearing on the case is limited.

Minneapolis Man Dies After Accidental Revolver Wound

Hida Wound Fata of Minneapolis died this morning from a gunshot wound caused by an accidental discharge by a friend at a lodging house at 205 Nicollet avenue. Physicians initially held hope for recovery, but he worsened and died. body taken to county morgue for post mortem on request.

Hida Fata Minneapolis Anton Antoniolo Nicollet Avenue

Delaware Senatorial Contested Seat Moves In Senate

Fragments describe a Delaware contest where Mr. Mitchell of Oregon blocked a move related to the contested senatorship as Mr. Dupont from Delaware is introduced to the chamber. Petitions on Alabama elections Cuba recognition and fortifications are noted, with discussion of Monroe doctrine and U S foreign policy. The Senate adjourned after an executive session at 1 35 p m.

Jte Delatyara Mitchell Oregon W Jotter Radoxda H. A. Dupont Delaware Qrity Iqilezes Squire Waal Pacific Lake Hoar Rep. Mass Senate Turkey Aten Allen Cuba United States Hiss Maybrick Cod Waller Monroe Godire

Confessed Criminal Tale Ties Indiana to Longcrime Case

Indiana report recounts William Stone of the Dalton gang confessing to multiple murders and robberies across Chicago Cleveland Kansas City and Ohio in a sprawling spree. He names partner William Walrath and describes killings from 1883 through 1805 including a Lake Erie dumping murder in Cleveland and a Grand Trunk heist in Michigan.

Indiana Fort Wayne Ind William Stone Dalton Gang Harold Chicago Cleveland Kansas City Stone William Walrath Henry Donnelly Unionity Horton Youngatown Ohio Walrath Pennsylvania South Bend Trin Michigan

JUST THREE VOTES WHY Why the Republicans Cannot Reorganize the Senate

Washington December 6 The Populist members of the senate at yesterday's meeting resolved to stand with both old parties to block Republican reorganizing efforts. Senators Peffer Allen Kyle and Butler Straight Populists, with Jones and Stewart of Nevada, attended and agreed not to support either party in senate officer elections or other matters. They will nominate their own candidates and deny field to the old parties. Republicans now face a majority shortfall until late arriving from the new states.

Senate Washington Peffer Allen Kyle Butler Jones Stewart Nevada Partiea Uivee Will Iack Uteh

Justice Fuller and Chief Justice Puller in Supreme Court Session

Washington observers report Justice Fuller and Chief Justice Puller attended the V United States Supreme Court today. The defense counsel’s efforts were noted as Johnson was sent for and ailing conditions did not improve.

Fuller Tse Sluk Washington Dee Puller United States Supreme Court de. Johnson

McKenney Named Enrolling Clerk of House

Dec. and Charles Tt McKenney of North St Paul Ming has been appointed enrolling clerk of the house of representatives. McKenney previously held a similar post in the fifty first congress.

McKenney Washington Dec Charles Tt. McKenney North St. Paul Ming House of Representatives Mgr. McKenney Vilty-first Congress

Missionaries Safe in Turkey Reported by Cable

Washington dispatch states that official cables confirm all American missionaries in Turkey are safe and under protection. The message from Secretary Terrell to the state department negates danger and ensures safety procedures remain in place.

Washington Dec Terrell State Department Turkey

Wholesale district blaze destroys several firms in city

A large fire in the wholesale district of the city destroyed the northeast block bounded by Maryland Georgia and Minnesota avenues. The blaze began at Selink Co wholesale grocery and swept multiple brick four story buildings, with firms including Schull Co Ward Bros Eckhouse Woodford Hildebrand and others. Fire crews controlled the flames by noon but extensive damage and injuries were reported with at least one hospitalized and likely fatalities.

Hue Finttleta Didhiniityona Thdinnipolis Dea GA Hale Monloliars Maryland Georgia Brawery Selinlk& Co Noa Meridnt’ Street Schull & Co Ward Bros. Druggists Airbanks & Morse Seales Eckhouse Bros Uquors Woodford’ & Pohhnan Hildebrand. Hardware. Company

Hinshaw Murder Case Sparks New Suspect Claims

Danville Indiana reports new court action in Rev William Hinshaw's murder conviction. Neighbor Lewis Asher says two men drove to Hinshaw home the night of the crime and fired shots, but refuses to name them citing danger to his life. Asher to be examined by the grand jury. public fear rises.

Danville Ind William Trislgi Hinshaw Lewis -Asher Orlea Asher

Gambler Kitten Man Nelly Interferes in Game in Great Falls

Dee 5 Steva Layden a gambler shot Victor Hil at Belt coal camp thirty miles south of here Layden was arrested and jailed after a quarrel over a faro game He hit Hil with a gun during a fight and later Hil shot Layden who returned fire killing Hil The prisoner is described as quiet and inoffensive by locals.

Great Falls Mont. Dee Steva Layden Victor’ Hil Belt Here Leyden Whene Dik Bik Vik

Ministers Accuse Scranton Police in Pulpit Charge

Scranton officials summoned the entire police force except two vacationing patrolmen for formal notice after Rev. Dr. Charles B. Robinson alleged from the Second Presbyterian pulpit that officers led youths to houses of ill fame on Thanksgiving day. Forty nine officers, including four lieutenants and a desk sergeant, denied the charge in sworn statements. Mayor Connell says a public investigation will be conducted.

Scranton Connell Charles B. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church Robinson Connell Will Walst

Ex Treme Court Upholds Sutley Sentence In Bank Theft Case

Kansas City December 6 The state supreme court sustains the lower court decision in Hiner v Sutley cashier of three day Y and Kansas City Safe Deposit and Savings Bank. Sutley received deposits knowing the bank insolvent and was sentenced to four years in the state penitentiary. He had been free on 10000 bond and was in Chicago on an insurance job when taken into custody. Extradition waived. He heads to Missouri to begin his term.

Kansas City Hiner Sutley Missouri

Immigration push to Tacoma coast via low St Paul rate

Spokane records indicate the Northern Pacific, with Washington counties, will offer a one way immigration rate from St Paul to the coast for actual settlers. Officials say it will be the lowest regular fare ever offered.

Tacoma Wash Northern Pacific St. Paul

Strike at New York Teamsters Affects Hundreds

About five hundred workmen and helpers joined a strike in New York today, halting work at several facilities. In St Paul, Commander-in-Chief Ivan Walker and G A N staff arrived to organize preparations for the upcoming national encampment of the organization led by Gen Walker.

Gepv Walkers St. Paul Ivan Walker Gen. Walker

Reichstag Opens as Speech Read by Chancellor in Berlin

The Reichstag opened in Berlin today with the polled rolelistag and a speech read by Chancellor Prince Hobsnlehg, highlighting the ceremonial start and political tone of the gathering.

Berlin Dec Rolelistag Prince Hobsnlehg

Deafness Cure Promised by Constitutional Remedies

An 19th century advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It describes deafness as from inflammation of the Eustachian tube due to catarrh, promising $100 for any case cured by Hall's Ear Cure and urging readers to request circulars from J Chaney & Co.

Hall J. Chaney & CO Toledo Drag Tate

Fragmentary Love and Scandal in Roxbury Gazette Style

An old maser remarks on a woman eloping with an older man, noting the scandal of pursuing art as a profession. The commentator jokes about an oil mas ter earning $30,000 a year, highlighting social mores and reputational friction in the era.

Ethel Roxbury Gazetta

Te Vou Spoonintet stock markets notice

Comstock Hughes and Company announce a limited inquiry update in Rinito Building Chicago. The item notes successful handling of book forwarding and stock market discussions with emphasis on next steps for investors and clients.

City Officials Spar Over Anti-Smoking Additions

A garbled exchange, with phrases like I want an addition clause on the anti-smoke ordinance, and I want every cigarette smoker to be compelled to consume his own smoke, appears in a Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph fragment. The readable bits show a debate over additional restrictions and enforcement ideas amid a heated discussion among local figures.

Gaewell Dukane Pittsburg

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