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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1899

Page

10

Mob Besieges Prisoner Atrocity in Kentucky Onlookers

In Mayxville Kentucky on December 8 Richard Coleman confessed to murdering Mrs James Lashbrook, then mob violence toppled guards and dragged him through the town to a prearranged execution. A thousand plus citizens attended as the mob burned him alive for hours, while his wife’s family and officials faced calls for swift action and justice.

Mayxville Richard Oclanan James Taghbrook Nia Kentucky Coleman Richard Coleman James Lashbrook Evene Covington Shrielays Tair Avas Tames Tashbrool Lashbrook Hd Warbesau Priakfork Coy

Senator Davis Bills in Senate Introductions

Washington December 8 Senator Davis introduced several measures including a claim adjudication bill for Indian depredations in the court of claims a timber and stone act relief bill for timber purchasers a referral of Jesse J Fremont bond claims to the court of claims for adjudication and a bill to disapprove a New Mexico Territory tax act affecting insurance companies operating there.

Méanuren Minnesota Washington Davis Court of Claims Jesse J. Fremont California Territory New Mexico

Conspiracy Alleged Against Chaplain Shields at Court Martial

San Francisco Dec 8 The court martial of Chaplain David H Shields resumes at the Presidio on drunkenness and absence without leave charges. Prosecutors expect few arguments but the accused has many witnesses and claims a conspiracy by civilian clergy including liberal Jews over church matters.

Shields Delag San Francisco David HL. Shields Presidio

Montreal Accountant Arrested in Alleged $50,000 Theft

John N. Fulton, an accountant in Montreal, was arrested amid charges of stealing about $50,000 from Mrs. Elizabeth Roldhaves. An agreement to repay around $100,000 was reported as part of the case.

Montreal Dee John N. Futton Hag Mirge Elgabeth Roldhaves Fulton

Count Tolstot HLL Tanda in Berlin Dispatch

A B A special dispatch from Berlin says Count Tulstot has been seriously ill for two days. He was unconscious but is now slightly better. Widespread anxiety is felt by observers regarding his condition.

Count Tolstot Berlin Tulstot Ganscow

Explosion Damages Boat After Mysterious Dynomite Incident

A misunderstood account from Crystal Falls Michigan describes an explosion linked to a stick of dynomite hidden by a father. The blast damaged a boat and injured two people, with authorities investigating the hazardous setup and the motive remains unclear.

Dynainite Crystal Falls Mich

Hottest bombardment of Ladysmith by the Boers

Reports from December describe heavy shelling of Ladysmith by Boer forces. Goldean and surrounding camps faced sustained cannon fire with several assaults and shattered men. News notes indicate Boer movements toward Jacobsdal and Stromberg areas as British commands consider new maneuvers.

Stowe Eaggemith Ladysmith Bee Slege Muurschy Lombard Gordon T

Markets Report from St. Paul and Minneapolis Grain and Livestock

Latest quotations for wheat oats corn and rye across St. Paul and Minneapolis exchanges. Includes cash and on track prices for No. 1 hard and No. 1 Northern wheat, No. 2 Northern, No. 3 spring, oats, barley and rye, with Chicago and Sioux City readings. Also reports cattle hogs and sheep prices in St. Paul and Sioux City markets.

St. Paul Duluth Nee Bard Northern Leto Dedlix Arrdy Engl Plo Ste. Minneapolis Dec Swy Ste Chicago Dee UuéiGke Milwaukee Wis Sioux City Towa South St. Paul

German Reichstag Repeals Workmen’s Associations Law

Berlin reports the Imperial chancellor Prince Hohenlohe announced the federal government’s assent to repealing the law prohibiting workmen’s associations. The Reichstag then passed the first and second readings of the repeal bill, opposed by right wing members.

Reichstag Berlin Prince Hoohenlohe

Indiana woman seeks missing father in possible foul play

Mer Vather of Laporte Indiana and Mrs Belle Dexter of Gray Eagle Minnesota report her father Chomnas W McCoy missing and fear foul play after he was last heard from in this state.

Mer Vather Laporte Ind Belle Dexter Gray Eagle Minn Chomnas W. McCoy McCoy

Local killings continue in Winston County

Information from Aubh Macon Miss Der reports Theo Wicker killed at his Winston County home, linking to the Falinsen killings for a total of six victims. Widespread gunfire and front line shootings described amid ongoing violence.

Shet Aubh Macon Miss Theo Wicker Winston County Wate

Charleston Inquiry Opens Over Cavite Cruiser Loss

Washington announces a court of inquiry to investigate the loss of the cruiser Charleston at Cavite. All Charleston crew members are reported to be present as the process begins.

Chanrleston Washington Loc. S Wardon Amay Department Charleston Canyon Cavite Charleston

Wreck at Stillwater street car crash injures passenger

In Stillwater Minnesota on December 6 a street car diverged from its track on South Third Street and struck a telegraph pole near Chestnut Street. Motorman James Mackey stayed at his post until impact. the car wrecked at Main Street curve. Passenger Mrs Henry S Frable suffered contusions above and below the right eye but escaped serious injury.

Central On & Stitwatuc Hal Stillwater Minn Chestnut Street B. J. Mosier Cleay James Mackey Mackey Henry 8

Lincoln Club Invites League Convention in St Paul

The Lincoln club voted to invite the Republican League of Clubs executive committee to hold the next convention in St Paul. A committee including Herehmer Johnston E. S. Warner Fred Schiffmann and President J. W. Winehout was tasked to draft the invitation and report on the February anniversary club banquet plans.

Lincoln Club Anka Phat St. Paul Lineniu

Mayville ND Fire Ravages Main Street Businesses

Mayville North Dakota December 7 fire destroyed buildings housing J M Johns Co department store O B Lents furniture Transon Flangon drug store A M Thompson jewelry Thompson Slyert restaurant J Bakers millinery A Johnson Co hardware and A Anderson cobbler. O G Molden's building burned partially. Loss estimated around 50000 with insurance partial. Portland fire department aided home crew in battling blaze.

Mayville N. D J. M Johns & Co O. B. Lents Transon & Flangon A. Ti Thompnot O. G. Molden Ings Portland Fire Department Home Department Dld

Stevin B. Hag’s crew searches for lost yachtsman Bachand

In Bayfield Wisconsin on December 7, Stevin B. Hag returned after a six hour voyage to Madeline Island. The boat was found aground on rocks with no trace of Bachand. A heavy southwest wind and near freezing temps hampered search efforts as small boats scoured the shore for the missing man.

Senech Mins Ies Bayfield Wis Stevin B. Hag Vaness Bachand Madeline Islandg Bachand

Guts Tie Appointment

Jacob Gish at Le Sueur Center loses deputy internal revenue post in the Third Division after the death of C. Z Dressel. Gish, well known in the county, serves as postmaster there and deputy register of deeds, and previously clerk of court for ten years.

Jacob Gish le Sueur Center Internal Revenue St. Paul von Bawmbnach Third Internal Revenue Division C. Z Dressel Gish le Sueur Conter Ile

Explosion Injures Nine at Viant Embra Toliet Plant

Nine men were severely burned and scalded when a boiler exploded in the billet mill at the Jallet plant of the Wlinoly Steel Company yesterday. One worker is missing, possibly buried beneath debris, and another man may be trapped. The blast caused extensive injuries though limited structural damage.

Soltter Viant + IMingia Steel Company Toliet Dee Jallet Wlinoly Steel Company Peneath

Gun accident kills Baraboo man as son mishandles rifle

Alfred Richardsons attempted to load a Winchester in Baraboo Wis when the gun discharged striking his father in the back of the head. The elder man died soon after an accident that left the family grief stricken and the youth distraught.

Baraboo Wis Dee Alfred Richardsons

Ashland Lumber Mills Cut Record Total 15 Million Feet

Ashland Wisconsin reports a historic lumber cut as mills on Choquaregon bay halted operations last night. The 15 million feet mark is the largest in the district’s history and no further water shipments will be made. The steamer Cumberland arrived with coal, covered with ice nearly fifty feet above the water, freezing the bay shore.

Ashland Wis Choquaregon Hay Ashland Honker Distret Cumberland

Robbery not proven in Sioux Falls alleges staged theft

Albert Mueller, recent visitor from Sutherland Iowa, cashed 4600 dollars at a local bank then paid 1300 to Wreeze and Thodos. He stayed at a cheap hotel and Sunday morning claimed a robbery. Mysterious events followed. officials suspect the robbery tale was faked.

Sioux Falls S. D Albert Mueller Sutherland and George Iowa George Wreeze & Thodos Mudley Uie

Jury Acquits Omaha Driver in $3,000 Theft Case

George W. Archibald, a Pacific Express wagon driver, was found not guilty in district court yesterday. Prosecution said he stole a package containing $3,000. Archibald testified the money was stolen from the safe while he performed his duties.

Omaha Dec George W. Archibald Pacific Express Company

Boy Fatally Injury Warned By Freight Car Incident

Seven year old Dee Weum, son of Mona Weum, Moorhead leading merchant, was fatally injured in Northern Pacific yards, Mo fell under a freight car while entering rolling stock.

Moorhead Minn Dee Vweum Mona Weum

Change of Venue for Buel Trial Granted in Wis

The regular term of court in Buel, Hayward Wisconsin, is in session. The defense in the Eugene Buel murder case of Fred Nelson in 1806 asked for a change of venue and the court granted it. The new trial date is January 3, 1000 at Ashland due to detective findings of strong sentiment against Buel.

Buel Hayward Wis Eugene Buel Fred Nelson Ashland

Robberies Hit Kenosha as City Sees Night of Theft

In Kenosha Wisconsin on December 7 an epidemic of robberies struck homes. Victims include Dr. Jtahingon who lost 500 dollars Charles Cooper 500 John Perry 200 and a fourth victim 200. Three suspects have been arrested.

Kenosha Wis Dee Jtahingon Charles Cooper John Perry

Dig Find of Lillos Unearths Rich Silica Bed

Immense silica bed found at Dayton in Green county with value estimated between 15 and 20 dollars per ton. One sounded bed is ten feet thick and stretches back into the hills for about a mile, stirring local excitement among residents.

Lillos Monroe Wis Dee Dayton Green County

County Board Ordered to Halt Bayfield Railway Bonds

Washburn Wisconsin December notices a court injunction on the county board barring delivery of $30,000 aid bonds to Bayfield and Western railway. The action claims the road was not completed within the required time.

Washburn Wis Bayfield & Western Railway

Roxett Death Report From Malo Minnesota

Word from Minneapolis reports Rea of Minneapolis found dead near Top, Idaho, December 1. He was well known in the city where his wife and children reside. He held a claim in Idaho at the time of his death.

Roxett Malo Minneapolis Rea Minneapois Fresent Topt Adaho Chitt

Lumberman Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

In Duonkrupt La Crosse Wis December 7 a petition in voluntary bankruptcy proceedings was filed in the United States court here by John H. Howe a lumberman and merchant from Amery Polk county Liabilities amount to 53000 assess salt.

Lumberman Duonkrupt la Crosse Wis United States John HH. Howe Merchiant Amery Polk County

Polish residents petition for Polish books at Winona library

Over 500 Polish residents signed a petition in Winona Minnesota urging the library board to add Polish books to the library's collection. The city has a large Polish population and the request is expected to be granted.

Pollak Winona Minn Lbrary Board Lkely

Brakeman Kinnan Killed in Yard Incident

Brakeman G-Willian Kinnan of the St. Paul and Dorath road was fatally struck by a Wisconsin Central engine in the yards yesterday. He died while being prepared for surgery at St. Joseph's hospital after the line accident.

Tad Willian Kinnan St. Paul

Conspiracy Case Tangles Milwaukee Curling Circuit

An odd note traces a tangled dispute among Milwaukee and Chicago curling circles. Alleged conspirators face scrutiny as fraud and bankruptcy charges surface amid regional clubs and officials.

Through the ice at Alden and Dee

The lake froze over Sunday in Alden and Dee. On Monday James Medmond and Victor T Peterson went skating and both fell through the ice, nearly drowning. A grand jury discharged after returning an indictment against William Norton for burglary at Maney Creek post office. He will be brought from Dubuque. he fled.

Alden Minn Dee James Medmond Victor T Peterson Whou William Norton Maney Creek Dubuque

Seven-year-old Clarence Olson dies after fall at hospital

In St Paul on December 7 a seven-year-old patient at the city hospital, Clarence Olson, fell from a second-story porch yesterday afternoon and suffered a skull fracture. He died minutes later.

St. Paul Clarence Olson City Hospital

Mr Glass A Candidate For Congress

Watertown announces candidate Wilhue Ghiss for congress at the next state convention. Dee is listed among supporters as the campaign begins.

Glass Watertown Dee Wilhue Ghiss Congress

Death in Road Linked to Alcohol Use

A man named Bolen Panter was found dead in the road about three miles northwest of the village. Authorities report the death was caused by alcohol use and related complications. The case is being investigated.

Milwaukee Milwaukee River Grand Avenue Bridge Tierluain Mia Dee Vinces Luc Alcotholisu

First probate sale in Goodhue yields $507.86

The Goodhue probate court yesterday approved a sale related to the First underliner ticket to the padit in Goodhue. The estimated amount reached $507.86 as Macy Busy provided the figures amid the proceeding led by Ted Wing.

Goodhue Ted Wing Macy

BUO'T NY A BULAN. Midlater with Wife Seriously Wounded

A chaotic frontier scene leaves multiple victims as a man named David 1. Many and others are shot during a confrontation near Lake avenues. Mrs. Chenny sustains critical injuries, and a vigilante pursuit ensues as lawmen rally a large posse to quell the unrest.

Tnehie Wik Meo Hev David Hla Wits Luigi al Thely Lake Avenues Mes Theney Mr. Chenny Tepetar Ilvens Israelus

Tremor Felt as First Earthquake Strikes Faulkton Area

Residents of Faulkton and surrounding towns awakened to a mild earthquake at about 6 o clock this morning. Homes shook and windows rattled for several seconds, marking the first seismic event noticed in the vicinity. Local authorities reported no damage or injuries.

Ant Bauthton Dittex Miller Dee Faulkton

Man Drowns While Driving Team Near Wadena

Local brief reports that August Koln, a German farmer from the area four miles east of Wadena, drowned while returning home in darkness. His wagon halted in a low roadside shoulder where he and his team were unable to free the apparatus, leading to his presumed death.

Wadena Min Koln Hero Wis Uecot Herve Ti Fk

Sudden Death and Rheumatoid Complications Report

An unclear report describes a sudden death following a week of illness with rheumatism that progressed to a fatal heat and crush situation. Names and places are garbled, but the text notes significant health deterioration leading to death.

Emberslement Alleged in Wisconsin Embezzlement Claim

In Washtiuin Wisconsin December 8 bed Cowte is under arrest on embezzlement charges. Witness D M Sahin promoter and president of Bayfield & Western accuses Cowte of misappropriating FHOO while paymaster of the road. Cowle denies the charge and says arrest is part of a conspiracy to block his Milwaukee conference with Dr Wee and the railroad of Nevita.

Washtiuin Wis Cowte Wee Af Woukesba M. Sahin Bayfield & Western Cowle Rico Milwaukee Dr. Wee Railroad of Nevita

Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in District Court

Dee Kennedy appeared before Tadge Bun In the district court and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree. She was sentenced to six inguilig in the workhouse for stealing $40 from Jol D working at a room on Fourth and St Peter streets on November 6.

T. Pan Dee May Kennedy Tadge Bun District Court Grand Inverny Kix Inguilig Tie Fourth St. Peter

Tron Solders Strike Near Racing Wisconsin

Fogged startup strike by 600 soldiers from Chisely expected tonight in Racing Wisconsin as wage demands clash with the National Foundry Men’s Association. Association offers to meet demands but failed to recognize the union, triggering the dispute.

Tron Racing Wis Dee Tron Solders of Chisely Tony National Foundry+ men's association

Challenge Declined for Rochester Football Game

Winona Athletic association declines Owatonna challenge for a $100 side game at Rochester. The teams tied on Thanksgiving, but Winona cites three disabled players as the reason for not traveling.

Winona Mian Winona Athletic Association Owatonna Athletic Association Rochester

Minnesota Beekeepers Association Meeting Opens

The annual meeting of the Minnesota Beekeepers Association began in the park commission room yesterday afternoon with President J. P. Woat of Hastings addressing the gathering. Several papers were read and the meeting will be continued today.

Minneapolis Dec Minnesota Beekeepers’ Association The Park Commission J. P. Woat Hastings

October Net Incomes Report for Northern Pacific

The total net income for Northern Pacific in October was 1 000 411, up 207 500 from October last year. From July 1 to October 30 the net income reached 8 0 8 374, an increase of 181 0 over the same period last year.

St. Paul, Dee

Cattle freight rates advance on western roads

Rates from 1 to 10 per car rise on routes west of the Missouri to Omaha and Kansas City markets while Chicago rates stay unchanged. Duluth reports the last grain shipment of the season, 110,000 bushels of Durley sent toward Buffalo via the steamer Litelkwaite after unloading at the channel.

Uwirher St. Paul Dec Missouri River Omaha Kansas City Chicago Missour River Duluth Lake Superior Simpson Durley BulYialo

Burglary Guilty Verdict in Winona Case

A United States court found Norton guilty in a burglary case tied to Monuy Creek. He was sentenced to four years under S100 costs and fines.

Winona Yona United States Court WU Hanm Norton Monuy Creek

Deadwood Kheepmilla Meet Debates New Warehouse Plan

A December meeting in the Meyer district will discuss erecting a large warehouse in Deadwood. Officials from SOA of the alanpiven and the Kheepmilla WH Meet will host the discussion to address local concerns and determine the project’s viability.

Deadwood Meyer District

Phone of Feminicity in Brooklyn Courtroom Exchange

A fragmentary courtroom jab at Judge Jones includes a Brooklyn speaker noting a wife seen on the street and a Toboken man reacting with surprise. The exchange centers on a new item of clothing described as a “nookie” bought by the husband, reflecting social intrigue.

Jones Brooklyn Yeaterday Smith Toboken

Nonsinkable Toate boat promises life saving cure

The latest invention for saving life is a nonsinkable boat. If people paid attention to preservation of a few other ways, there would be no great improvement. Llostetter's stomach bitters is a life proseever, it cures dyspepsia indigestion and all forms of stonied trouble. It is an excellent tonic.

Llostetter

Jury Questioning and Public Opinion Mentioned in Court

A Washington Star quote features lawyers debating whether a juror can be impartial given readers' opinions formed from newspapers. One lawyer asks if jurors will be found, while the other doubts finding a man with enough sense to answer questions who hasn't read the papers.

Washington Star

Patunts Liat of Patents Tasued Enat Week to Northwesterm Inventorm

A list of patent tasued enat week to Northwesterm inventors including Joseph Hemingway of Spearfish Peter J Holm of Warren Minn Andrew J Johnson of Bratpord Minn Amelia Tindebarg of Biuffton Minn Lowellyn Porter of Kidridge N D Grrl K Theo of Olso Minn and other inventors.

Joseph Hemingway Spearfish Peter J. Holm Warren Minn Andrew J. Johnson Bratpord Mion Amelia Tindebarg Biuffton Lowellyn Porter Kidridge N. D Grrl K. Theo Olso Werkin R. Wolter Kasson Alvin Ts. Bufington Minneapolis Morwin Lothrope& Johnson Attery Naya Pioneer Bt. Paul

The Only Disturbance in a Chicago Church

The Rev. Mr. Blue notes theological unrest in his congregation as members debate obscure doctrine. The Lev. M. Gray counters that his church studies Browning to fuel wrangling, highlighting ongoing religious quarrels in Chicago.

Blue Lev. M. Gray Browning Chicago Tribune

Holt's Catarrh Cure Sales Contract Notice

State of Ohio Toledo County front J Cheney sells Holt’s Catarrh Cure promising payment of one hundred dollars for each case cured. Cheney & Co. advertise Hall's Internal Pills and Hall’s Internal Pills claim they act on blood and mucous membranes. Public sworn statement notes testimonials and distribution from Toledo Ohio with a generic proprietors claim.

Onto Cty Toledo Tludan Front J. Cheney Cheney & Co Boiaire Avery Catarrh Holt Cheney Doron Pat Hull CHA Iney & CO

Fragmented OCR Notes Show Varied Headlines and Ads

The readable fragments hint at satirical quotes from Puck and Chicago humor columns, stray phrases about presidents and unconditional surrender terms, and brief notices from New York and Philadelphia ads. The passage includes humorous exchanges and an advertisement for a medical cure trial, reflecting a collage of period newspaper clippings.

A Necessary Warning

A brief note from the New Orleans Times-Democrat depicts a couple discussing plans. The wife jokes about trying on a new hat while the husband reminds of an eight o'clock dinner, signaling routine domestic dialogue from a clipped street scene.

Dloner New Orleans Times-Democrat

It All Depended

Would you marry a man who had been refused and could be rich if the insurance company accepted the life. Dolly says she would marry if the refusals were overcome by wealth.

Mabel Dolly

Fragmented 19th century humorous snippets and ads

A collage of quotations and quips from various papers and letters including Pitots Cure for Consumption, broker chatter about Corners and wheat, references to the South African war, and brief comic lines about finances and marriage. The mix yields a snapshot of period humor and fleeting ad-like lines.

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