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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1900

Page

5

Political rivalry and wary supporters in Fayette County

An Ammington News letter recalls Lake and Trewin as rival factions backing Gear, with delegates signaling a breach of faith to support Crew in the senatorial race. The piece notes plans in Des Moines to challenge Eaton in the fourth district, cites Blythe and Gowen as backers, and warns against Blythe’s influence while urging restraint from the Gear faction.

Sansa Lami Republican Politiginiy Vayette County Arlington Nowa Trewin Jim Blythe Gear Jamison Fayette County Postville Arlington R. N. Douglass Crewin Tyguka Jyyko Jimmy Trewin Tow Guar Lake Luke Des Moines Hougan Eaton Mitchell County Gowen Kim Blythe Mr. Blythe Piso Bean Fayette Cunity

Blythe Announces Candidacy Plans for Congress

Mason City dispatch in the Cedar Rapids Republican claims James Blythe aims for Congress. It asserts Blythe has substantial local support, notes Haugen’s first term and shifting tides, and mentions a private county conference signaling Blythe’s likely run despite public absence of formal declaration.

Mason City Cadar Rapids Jin Blythe Fayette County Cumming Jan Ube James B. Aythe Walcume Sluta Uuatla Elton Blythe Miytita Autoportar

Ill Fix You election row ends with partial retraction

A libel case against A M May editor of the Wanken Stindant ends with a guilty verdict removed after May offers a full retraction in the clerk’s office. County attorney and court officials approve a $50 fine. remaining indictments to be dismissed and cases withdrawn.

A. M. May Wanken Stindant Bee May Couty Coirk Coffeen Ware

Grand jury report faults Clayton County facilities

The grand jury finds county buildings poorly ventilated and undersized. The courthouse, jail, poor farm, and county infirmary show deficient ventilation, inadequate facilities, unsafe fire risk, and lack proper records storage, with missing literature and sewerage issues noted.

Grand Jury Qlayton County Algo Enid Naglim Witio

Boiler accident at Elgin creamery shocks workers

In Alfa Vista Vidette style reporting, a boiler explosion at a local creamery injured H. Capper as steam scalding prompted fears of a burst boiler. The blast tore a two by four inch hole in the boiler, scattering bricks and debris while a steam thresher engine was readied to supply power until a new boiler is fitted.

Cap Elgin T. J. Capper H. Capper Buick Mortey Old Bailey Creamery

Divorce Notice in Fayette County Court

State of Iowa notice to HL and GC Sturwla of a divorce proceeding in Payouw County District Court. If you do not appear by March term 1900, a default judgment will be entered against you. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Ainsworth & Dygrung.

Dooly Dona Tine Butthrich Pattherns Corp J. O'Brien Aldherman Mr. Donahue Donahue Ladies’ Home Journal Wayette County Sturwla Ed District Court Laih Tin West Union Fayette Mareh A. D Aveordanga Antd Putttlor AlNd Owen Aiwuwontit Dyigrng Stcehr’s PHAR MACY

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