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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

6

Rews of the Northwest Discovers Phatae Chiht Astrens

Dodge seeks his daughter for six years after a failed marriage and the death of his wife. Covell known Milwaukee child actress Vavene, born after his separation, was found by Dodge at the Academy of Music last night. He plans to pay for her education while she stays with relatives.

Phatae Chiht -Astrens Daveghter sBaby Vaverie Covell Milwaukee Vavene Dodge Academy of Music

Fast Milwaukee Road train sets Wisconsin speed record

An engineer on a Milwaukee Road train ran at breakneck pace, reaching La Crosse with right of way south after a derailment near La Crosse. The seventy eight miles to Portage were covered in seventy four minutes, with speed near eighty miles an hour for ten miles. The run followed a delay due to a minor wreck, highlighting one of the fastest railroad records in Wisconsin.

la Crosse Wis Wisconsin Milwaukee Road Miell St. Paul le Crosse Portage

Wolves Attack Cook in Michigan Camping Night Raid

Claude Frackleton, cook for Sawyer Good Tatty, was attacked by about a dozen wolves near Toodwood camp, Michigan. He fought for two miles before others at Cook Inn Tamber Camp arrived with guns, driving the wolves away. Frackleton had been returning from a party when scent led the pack to him. He died or survived? The text notes he killed one wolf before help arrived.

Cook Tamber Camp Marinette Wis Dee Claude Frackleton Sawyer-Good- Tatty Company Tloodwood Mich Frackleton Sid

Contempt Ruling in North Dakota Trial Draws Attention

In Grand Forks Judge J F Cowan fined attorney John M Cochrane 100 for contempt during Irene C King v Mary B Hangon. Cochrane jailed 9 49 p m to 9 p m until dinner offered by D F McLaughlin. The case appeals to the state supreme court.

Madge Cando N.D Irene C. King Mary BD. Hangon John M. Cochrane Grand Forks J. F. Cowan Cochrane Hall D. F. McLaughlin Supreme Court

Penny Postage Advocate Seeks Rate Reductions

Milwaukee December 22 Henry C Clarke named postmaster general said he supports penny postage. He intends to push for lower postage once the postal service becomes self supporting, with gradual rate cuts as a goal.

Punxtmanter Milwaukee Wis Dee Post Office Department

LIQUON FOR JUIORS REW TRIAL GRANTED DECADE CHARGE IN MEGAL INDULGENCE

Duluth reports that Bill Randolph recently convicted of manslaughter in Grand Rapids for killing one-armed Frank Sullivan has been granted a new trial. New evidence and allegations that minor was used in the jury room are cited as grounds. Other items: Patrick Warren, an old man, slept in a Sioux City police station after walking from Beachwood. 375 men as greatest number employed at a railroad project with many shipped by the Agonetes. John Addison Oliver linked to district judge John F. Oliver library building proposal for Onawa with $4000 gift and $1000 yearly town support. a freight wreck at Nara Swings involved four cars. Ralph Bradford and Samuel Longfellow, sons of prominent parents, arrested in Manticolo for theft. Alexander Moore, 78, former Minneapolis official, dies.

Rew Duluth Bill Randolph Grand Rapids Frank Sullivan Mqnor Wan Poole Sioux City Iowa Patrick Warren Weat Superior Beachwood Carson Duke Street London Big Ben Park -An-A Piccadilly Dixey Cama Bloomabury Targa Atlantic Caraon

Saloon Fire Damages Wipestone Cellar

A blaze started from an oil stove in the cellar of James Murphy's saloon in Wipestone Minnesota on Christmas day. The fire caused damage to the building and a drunken man nicknamed Old Joe was injured.

Wipestone Minn James Murphy's Aslo Old Joe

Frozen Stranger Found Dead in Hibbing Night

A night watchman at Clark Mine in Hibbing Minnesota found a man leaning against a wall suddenly frozen and dead. A $1 bill was found in the victim’s pocket but he could not be identified. no acquaintance or prior sightings were known.

Fouti Bnidttinis Hibbing Minn Clark Mira

Escape in Night Clothes After Wisconsin Fire

A Wisconsin couple, Guy Griffin and his wife, fled their northern county home in snowy conditions after a fire devastated the residence. They crossed ice and walked to a neighbor in night clothing with no shoes, both exhausted. nothing was saved from the house, animals in the barn were spared only narrowly.

Wisconsin Granteburg Wis Guy Griffin Here Griffin Hisife Bor

Indians Suffer Tuberculosis on Mille Lacs Reservation

Anoka lumberman, a good authority, says Mille Lacs Indians are sicker than twenty years ago with tuberculosis blamed on poor food and unsanitary living. He notes most Indians show persistent hacking coughs.

Anoka Dec Indiana Mille Aca

Minneapolis and Anoka Railway to Acquire Compressed Air Cars

The Minneapolis and Anoka Railway Company, holding trackage rights over Twin City Rapid Transit in Minneapolis, signs a contract with Rome Compressed Air Company of Rome New York for a complete compressing plant and eighty motor street cars. The plant is expected to be in operation next summer.

Minneapolis Anoke Anoka Minn Minneapoliss & Anoka Railway Twin City Rapid ‘Transit Company Roame Compressed Air Company Rome N.Y

Moving Cautionary On Minnesota Merger Action

Minnesota Attorney General will delay any action on the merger until after Christmas or New Year. No new legislation is needed, he says, to allow time to investigate existing laws and possible violations. Judge G. S. Robinson of Sioux City, Iowa, urged a state agent to investigate dependents shipped into the state and those claimed to belong here.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota Des Moines

Aged Woman Missing From Winona Home

Aged woman Augusta Schute, 71, vanished from her East King street residence in Winona. While initially suspected to have gone to her son-in-law Albert Beck in Utica, that lead proved false. Fears for her safety grow as searchers believe she may have wandered into the countryside and frozen to death.

Winona Minn Augusta Schute East King Street Albert Beck Utica

Health Board Bans Meetings in Winnebago City

At a Winnebago City meeting the board of health forbade gatherings at places of amusement churches Sunday schools day schools and public authorities until further notice due to smallpox. There are about a dozen cages in town.

Winnebago City Minn Board of Health

Costs of alcohol and churches dominate La Crosse report

Rev Guido Bostard of First Presbyterian cites city spending figures showing $690,000 yearly on whisky and beer and $200,000 for churches and education. In Fargo, Mrs Christofferson, 94, longtime resident, dies in old age after a long Fargo residence. Minnesota lawmakers expect an extra session as tax law debates fade. attorney general notes current law provides necessary protection.

Dha. Crosse la Crosse Wis Guido Bostard First Presbyterian Church

Farmer Files Bankruptcy Petition in Winona Minnesota

George Alberta of Hayfield in Dodge county, a farmer, filed a bankruptcy petition in Winona. His liabilities are listed at 6,288.85 with 1,108 assets and 236 exempt.

Dankeaps Winona Minn George Alberta Hayfield Dodge County

Waters Suit Yields $9,000 Verdict on Mining Sale

In a case tried in Deadwood on December 21 the jury found for the plaintiffs against Frank A Waters in the cage of P J Minster and W J Thorn, awarding $9,000 plus interest for commission on a mining sale.

Ng Commission Deadwodd P. J. Minster W. J. Thornby Frank A. Waters

Train Collision Kills Two on North Western Line

Two men cremated in a rear-end collision on the North Western Railway near Little Suamico. South-bound special freight trains collided as one stopped to take water. the frost night gave clear visibility. Conductors Moran and Oliver were aboard the lead train.

Colttaton Northwestern Little Suamico Moran Oliver Little B 1 Olver

James J. Hill Discusses Northwestern Railroad Merger

President Hill of Great Northern and Northern Securities returns from New York and explains the merger plan. He says the new company aims to protect the Northwestern railroad situation and defend regional interests against attacks by other interests.

Northwest Paul James J. Hill Northern Railway and Northern Securities Company New York Northwestern Railroad

Fire destroys 1901 Point building in East Grand Forks

A morning blaze at 1 am gutted the 1901 Point building in East Grand Forks, owned by J. W. Spursur. Firefighters could not get the engine functioning in time, resulting in total loss of the house and contents with no casualties. Women occupants escaped in their night clothes.

East Grand Forks Minn J. W. Spursur

Fred R. Pettigrew Dead After Road Accident

Fred R. Pettigrew, brother of ex-Senator R F Pettigrew, died Saturday night from injuries after being found unconscious on a road while walking toward his barn two weeks after an alleged team incident. He never regained consciousness.

Mrother Blouk Falla Fred R. Pettigrew R. F. Pettigrew

Bonnie Lies In Casket After Saloon Fight

Rhinelander Wisconsin December 24 Elmer Bonnie lies dead in an undertaking room from a back wound suffered during a saloon fight at 3 B Gouelett's River street Gouelett is jailed awaiting jury verdict Bonnie belonged to Company L Second Regiment Wisconsin National Guard

Wisconaine Rhinelander Wis Elmer Bonnie B. Gouelett River Street Bonnie Wisconsin National Guard Gouelett

Scofield Suffered Bronchitis. Ex-Gov Field Improved

Ex Gov Scofield is reported to have bronchitis with a high fever of 102, but Dr Stoelting sees no immediate danger. He remains in bed with a bad cough and has not yet left his room, though pneumonia is not expected unless conditions worsen.

Occnto Wis Brofield Stoelting

Two Wisconsin Railway Cars in Serious Back-to-Back Crash

In Racine two Milwaukee Electric Railway cars collided yesterday morning. Charles E. Wells suffered cuts to nose head and hands but escaped serious injury. J R Dishington Charles Kayerman and others aboard escaped harm as both cars were damaged. In La Crosse Nina Lien nine slipped under front railing on the river bridge fell twenty five feet to ice. She was found unconscious and taken for treatment with serious head injuries.

Racine Wis Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company Charles E. Wells J. R. Dishington Electing Maht Company Charles Kayerman Beluge Ua Crosse Nina Lien John Lien la Crosse Suke

Man in Manila and Dakota youths join U S forces

Fargo dispatch reports Lieut Man nay recruiting William Fowlen for Philippine cavalry. Fowkes, an Englishman granded by Kitchener’s South Africa forces, seeks action for Uncle Sam. Anton Jurich Jr of this place passes exam for second lieutenant in the United States Army and will be appointed at once.

Fargo N. D Mannay William Fowlen Philippines Fowkes Northumberland Funtilers South Africa Lord Kitchener North Dakota Uncle Sam Anton Anton Jurich, Jr War Department United States Army Yurich South Dakota Piten

Miller Recaptured After Escape From Campbell Sheriff

Aberdeen S D Dec 24 John Miller horns thief who escaped Campbell county sheriff has been recaptured and taken to Sioux Falls penitentiary. The sheriff raised him through the strow and caught him. Warmer Loses His Home Fox Take Wis Dec 24 The real dering of Richard Willams a farmer lying five miles north of here was destroyed by fire caused by a defective chimney Loss 3000 no insurance Part of the contents wan ai.

Aberdeen John Miller Campbell County Sioux Falla Fox Take Wis Richard Willams Here

Old and New Year Lament in Winter Verse

Fragmented verses lament the passing of the old year and mourn its dead. The poem contrasts joy with grief, noting the speaker’s gratitude for health, plenty, and love yet laments the departed old year beneath winter skies. References to memories, gifts, and a tender tear frame a quiet farewell.

I Came In With The New Year

Walter Carson, lonely in London on New Year’s Eve, contemplates love lost and letters from the past as a mysterious woman reveals she is Leila, his long-ago sweetheart. Their reunion leads to marriage, ending the year with renewed hope and a shared future.

Garaon Mr. Cargon Garson Kentucky Leila Evangeline Theatreeta Zelah Walter Carson

Siopen of the Future and a New Year Hope

The passage reflects on the New Year renewing humanitys hopes for progress in knowledge, the material world, and discoveries. It cites Tennyson and argues that thoughts of men drive civilization, religion, art, industry, and science, linking feelings to ideas and progress.

Tennyson Agai

Balancing Our Books And A Hope For The Future

The editorial reflects on ending the year and final accounts with sincerity. It praises efforts, notes success despite adversity, and urges renewed effort to improve in the coming years, aiming for a noble character and communal progress.

Welcome the New Year Message for the Young

A Bulletin excerpt urges youth to embrace the new year with hope and work. It emphasizes growth, responsibility, and discipline as paths to a better life and a stronger future, calling on readers to brace themselves and act with resolve.

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