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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
6
Minneap olis dispatch reveals Mary Hayward's confession detailing a chain of murders linked to counterfeiting and a life insurance plot. The rambling testimony covers Chinatown, San Francisco, El Paso, and Los Angeles crimes, including the Miss Ging murder and entangled alibis. Hayward implicates associates while defending his role and misdating events amid a lengthy, sensational review.
Patr iotic declarations and speeches marked last night’s American commercial lamint centennial celebration of the Jay treaty with Britain and the renewal of the annual observance of Caccemelal Day by organized commercial bodies. Over 300 attendees were present, with Chauncy XM presiding.
Philadelphia endures a violent streetcar strike as mobs deride, stone, and overturn cars. Mayor Warwick boosts police and calls for militia if needed while declaring a city battle against violence.
London Dec 20 The Actors Benevolent Fund banquet at the Metropole drew rare public warmth toward U S ambassador Thomas F Bayard. Sir Edwin Arnold and Comyns Carr toasted friendship across the sea as Bayard declared there is no sea between us and spoke of common ancestry. He cited Solomon and urged continued unity and kinship beyond the ocean amid cheers.
The Minnesota Fire Insurance association was organized with representation from St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Winona, and Shakopee and others seeking admission. Officers elected include President C. M. Griggs of St. Paul and Secretary-Treasurer S. T. Johnson of Minneapolis, with vice presidents C. W. Brown, J. P. Hunt, Jacob Reese, Hosece Horton, B. Go. Church, R. A. Kirke, A. N. Johnson, and A. Stebbins. An executive committee lists S. D. Olson, G. B. Youmans, K. Kneatson, G. L. Nye, and C. S. Conklin.
Minneapolis December report details W W Hayward's defense costs totaling about 13 000 including personal jail spends Harry Hayward hired a lawyer to track expenses and ensure value. Attorney Erwin received 2500 for trial 200 for supreme court brief John Day Smith 1100 plus advertising. Shumaker paid by Erwin Quinlan at least 500 for search printing and witness costs pushed defense over 10 000, with 2000 billed by Barry while jailed.
Grain and livestock prices drift through a volatile session with mixed signals. Wheat futures faltered then steadied, oats and corn hold firm, while lard and pork show modest moves. Hog demand remains light in St Paul as cattle and stockers lag, buyers seeking better value amid softer bids.
Redwood Falls Minn, August 2000. I Gleason former city recorder and ex deputy sheriff of Redwood county fled with a St Paul woman after deserting his wife. Authorities fear he may have fled toward the Northwest. The couple reportedly left after an arson case connected to a Park hotel fire, which insurers declined to pay.
Dec. 20 at a farm house six miles south of town Mrs Tose Sayer’s home was destroyed by fire with five inside. Three children were present. the two older escaped but the eldest boy 6 returned to save his baby sister and perished. The mother narrowly saved the infant from the blaze at the barn.
In Tacoma Washington a jury found ex-city treasurer George W Boggs guilty of fraudulently using public funds for personal gain. The maximum penalty is ten years in the penitentiary. Sentence has not yet been imposed.
Dynamited the railway between San Domingo and Esperanza and between Lajor and Marcosa. They have also turned the railway bridge between Hormiguero and Vultas, heightening regional disruption as of December 20.
The case brought by Rot art Coulter against the Great Northern for $20,000 damages resulted in a direct verdict in favor of the railroad. In Kerrick Minnesota four miles east of here William Kelly was accidentally shot and killed by George Paterson while Paterson cleaned a gun.
Pierre December 20 The appraisers of Fort Sully buildings set total appraisements at 1800 dollars. Several structures alone reached that amount in cost.
Vioneera Deni Anoke Minu and two others died last night in the county James Cady aged 78 Mose Prott aged 74 each left a wife and several children Snyder Rounded Up Vermillion South Carolina December 20 George Snyder was arrested last night by a United States marshal on the charge of selling liquor without a license
Dec. 20 report from Tyndall states Geo Garner, a prominent farmer, was instantly killed when a log rolling from a wagon crushed his head. The tragedy occurred as he worked on his farm, prompting local mourning.
Madrid report repeats that Martines Campos will resign the governor generalship of Guba. Ansigned, Cincinnati, Dec. 2 Peck and Bejach, carriage dealers, assigned today to Frank Zinshimer. Assets $30,000, liabilities $28,000.
In Canton Ohio on December 26 John B H Kitamiller of Kitamiller agurance and real estate moved his assets valued at 80 000 with liabilities of 48 000 to J P Fawcett. The dull market and loss of horses are cited as the cause.
In Cortland New York a farmer named Bensanlaer Tripp shot and killed his neighbor George Galpin and then shot himself. Tripp aged 73 years and Galpin about 45. The incident occurred three miles south of Cortland.
A collage of patent medicine claims and quack cures from 1800s newspapers. Ads tout camphor and glycerin salves, weed destroyers, and cough tonics. Snippets note treats for hens, teething remedies, and odd humor about graves and angels. Nearby items reference New York and Boston scenes and curious curios.
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