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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
8
Washington reports a tense house and senate as debate over the Roberts case dominates. Speakers from Ohio Maine Vermont and Indiana argue for majority and minority positions while the Philippine question and North Carolina disfranchisement amendments color the proceedings.
Washington Jan 26 The House adopted a resolution to exclude Brigham M Roberts from Utah ahead of seating him to replace the vacancy. The vote 268 to 60. Roberts declared he would not seek reelection but would defend his plural marriages staunchly. Senate discussion followed on southern race issues and a new Manila cable pricing bill was referred after contested debate.
In Velaingfors Jan 14 a czar’s opening speech outlined measures to address distress in Flatland caused by crop failures and emigration. It proposed delaying maneuvers of reserves to ensure the army can follow its strategic plan.
In Salt Lake City Utah a proclamation by Gov Wells sets April 2 as the date to elect a representative to fill a vacancy in the sixty sixth assembly. The notice seeks compliance with state statutes and concerns a contended political matter.
A severe incident occurred in Cox, Austin Texas, with reports of injuries. An individual was searched on premises by responders, and the situation involved a dangerous exposure. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Chica Jay Reddick of Baltimore was arrested on embezzlement charges linked to Clark and Stevens at North Chaves Street. Police report unclear details but confirm the action and location. Further court dates and charges to be announced by authorities.
President Randall presided at the four day Northwest oil growers convention session. James 9 IA received ovation and Mr TUL addressed the crowd with a theory of Oriental trade. Delegates adopted resolutions urging him to go to Washington to represent the Northwest before committees handling the Unmit-Dayne subsidy bill.
Sioux City Jan 25 Andy Keno a blacksmith at a forge is dying from burns to the stomach believed caused by fellow workman Milks Haines during a quarrel. Haines seized a red hot iron bar and pressed it against Kenn’s abdomen pinning him to a wall. Kenn initially walked about, drank at night, and grew worse before being taken to hospital.
The state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held in Minneapolis on Wednesday February 28 and Thursday March 1. Judge D. W. Searle of St. Cloud, the department commander, issued the formal order for assembling the veterans which is expected to be read at post meetings this evening. The dance is somewhat lighter than in recent years.
The Fred Crocker estate announces a new modern hotel on the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Sadler Street in Winsco San Francisco. The project is estimated at at least 1,500,000 dollars, requiring about two years for completion. The eleven story brick iron stone and steel structure aims to embody the latest architectural science.
Chairman Steele and Secretary Resmussen of the Republican state central committee are likely to issue the call for a meeting within a day or two. The session is expected to be held on February 12 at headquarters in St Paul to coincide with Lincoln banquet events in St Paul and Minneapolis, drawing county leaders to attend either event.
Enveloped by confusion, criminals escaped from a state prison last night. Suspects include Ferdinand Kuack, John Wilson and Edwad Roathgan. Wail was recaptured at Oakfield, serving life for murder. Wilson served fifteen years for Milwaukee burglary, Roathgan for five years as an accomplice in the Antherst robbery.
New reports indicate that over 2,000,000 feet of logs will be banked on the Bad River StadeuM and Lac du Piambeau reservations this winter under the La Point Indian agency. The operation is expected to yield about 200,000 dollars for the tribes, with additional earnings from other employment.
August Jensen, a young miner living near Witkin county, died when his neck was broken after being struck by a hay wagon on January 2 near Bail, Minnesota. He recently immigrated from Sweden and leaves no family.
Jan 28 Grow Meadow Mini reports that Ler Magary was arrested on a charge of indecent assault on young girls and committed to await the next term of court. He broke away from officers and remains at large.
Fire raged through Troyd and Son's store incinerating the building and stock at about 2.50 value per item. A portion of stock and the building were damaged with 1000 on building and implied insured losses.
Dennis Bina, a senior at the college and member of the student body, was among the prominent students affected by a recent Steols incident. His body was recovered, confirming a fatal outcome.
The text reports an accident involving Peakeman Kille Vormilion and S Py data. A vehicle or freight edit sequence occurred, resulting in a collision. The subject was run over and suffered a severe injury, losing a left leg below the knee.
A major fire destroyed the Melusick Capelia Liddell & Go confectionery factory and damaged nearby structures on Second Avenue South and Cornet Vat Street. The fire, fueled by a strong wind, caused extensive damage and raised estimates from ten to sixteen thousand dollars. Emergency crews faced severe conditions as nearby buildings sustained heat and smoke exposure.
Reports from Fort Pierre describe an elderly Fort Pierre Indian man missing after a tree fall on the bank. The community awaits answers as a long legal fight over a 320 acre allotment near Port Pierre continues in Shenite States courts seeking final government title.
Milwaukee witnesses William Pajst and Robert Nunnetucher, local representatives of the United States Milling Company, deny closures and affirm the Daisy roller mill will stay open. Thoms A. McIntyre, secretary and vice president, is expected to visit Milwaukee to finalize lease arrangements for local properties as trust.
In Sioux City a medical ethics dispute arose as Phystettus questioned advertising value while Sioux Valley Model association expelled Doctors VS and WR Stephenson of Sings Foils. The council debated ethics and selected Sioux Pulls as the next meeting place, with Tete alill reportedly questioned.
A stranger in Is wagon near Petersen a foutpeud plat fo hed up a farmer wag Texving town. The farmer spurred his horses and the highwayman fired several rounds, drawing a crowd that surrounded the man. He returned the horse to its herd and fled.
James Taewellan of Waterloo traveled to Wilton last October with several hundred dollars to start a home for his young bride. He became involved in a poker game and allegedly killed another man in a dispute over a rap and a lie. relatives now sue Daniel ramp, named as the alleged winner.
Wank Hobbed of a large sum and the Bank of Deertird, sixteen miles east, was entered Friday night. About 34,000 dollars were taken from the vault as dynamite blasted the building. Moo appears to be the work of experts. Two well dressed men spent the afternoon near Loven four miles east and fled after dusk toward Peerfield. Meanwhile Windom Institute students held a parade in Montevideo to celebrate a 35,000 endowment gift from the late W. S. Benton, attracting many onlookers.
New Burlington project details a $2,000,000 capitalization for Murray and Creston. The Burlington system outlines a double track road between the specified points, part of the proposed development announced January 30.
Brown Brothers have purchased an intab sity for use in looking after their extensive land interests at this part of the state. Mr RT Brown started with the machine from Chicago and intends riding it to Aberdeen.
The high court upheld the lower court ruling in a dispute between the Sioux City Stock Yards and the Sioux City Packing Company over a quarter of a billion dollars, ending a lengthy litigation.
An 85 year old man, long employed as a railway worker for the Milwaukee Road, was fatally injured in a collision involving a snow plow near Duluth. The incident occurred when a misfortune at the Duluth, South Shore line led to severe injuries, prompting local authorities to investigate the scene.
A damaged fragment reports a conflict involving Pbee and the Healuat News team. Names appear garbled, with hints of printing issues and a referenced figure Vdker Polson as a person connected to the incident. The readable text suggests a media dispute and alarming events surrounding a local news outfit.
A near unreadable OCR reveals critical debate over Ibsen's play When We Dead Awaken. Reviewers discuss its psychological depth, character clashes, and the dramatic philosophy highlighting Trene Rubek Irene and Maja amid a mountain ascent and fatal consequences. Relationships, art, and insanity are debated in the piece.
Danish wrestler Magnus Emanuel Beeh Olsen, aged 38, arrives in New York after a 700-match career with no defeats. He plans to face Reebur at Madison Square Garden, a debut billed as a major clash. Born 1860 in Copentia, he rose from a mason to a renowned grappler, defeating champions from Europe, Australia, and beyond.
A local arts group held a small gathering in Galesburg showcasing Nordic style pieces. The event featured noted contributor Mavinal Af Asatelathan and drew several community artists to discuss regional sculpture and painting trends.
Fragmentary text lists figures like judge Andrew Holt and a board of division in a muddled Mingedeta record. It notes membership decline, impact on usefulness, and mentions efforts tied to a reserve emergency panel, plus references to taxes, bonds, and finances amid unclear context.
Fragmentary report describes a visit involving King Glori and foreign dignitaries at the Danish crown region in Stockholm. Notable figures named include a minister from Sweden and several international officials, with references to the United States, Denmark, Norway, and other guests.
Fragmentary OCR describes a Swolledie American, aged elderly, who migrated from Sweden to America at age 12, served in a war, and later held various roles in Sweden and the United States. The garbled text mentions Brunkfor Kentucky, Kiuriskvona, and wartime duties at pictot stations.
In Thomlukebotien Sweden Hest rayent twenty one horses compete at the village race. Persots Somniehess secures top perch as lenviyr finishes strong.
Fragmented report covers Scandinavian and Norwegian topics including a new lather venture in Stockholm, a plan to form twelve cabs for a service, municipal elections outcomes with price shifts, and officials traveling to study military operations in South Africa. Mentions Bishop Harald Licht and other notable figures in Denmark and Norway.
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