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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
1
A gasoline engine gospel wagon runs in New York City under two Baptist clergymen and their wives. The vehicle carries a pulpit organ and choir and will patrol all city areas, offering coffee in cold weather while sharing religious tracts and messages.
In Dorchester Maryland a law change diverts one third of oyster license revenue to the state oyster fund, cutting local school funds by about $4 000 annually. Country teacher salaries now range from 180 to 270 dollars yearly, with highest pay for top teachers in leading schools. The revenue shift will influence Maryland politics next year.
A New York philanthropist Lazarus Morgenthau launches a charity to provide dowries to German orphan girls who wed worthy men. The fund aims to reach one million dollars and grant four hundred weddings annually, with a mixed board of Jews and Christians and no creed restrictions. In a separate report a Washington colored boy found a railroad torpedo hidden in a shoe heel, prompting police investigation.
The resume notes multiple political moves including AW. A. Harris's bid in Kansas and the Nicaragua cart bill's uncertain fate. Appointments named: O. G. Olson at Lee, Nelson county and W. J. Hobbs at Walshville, Walsh county. Treasury telegram signals Ambrose Lyman’s resignation with no stated cause.
The Linll Lansing block in Lincoln Nebraska burned forcing roomers to flee with burrow escapes. Sandusky Ohio suffered a major blaze destroying about 100000 dollars of property. A Vanderwater home near Belleville Michigan perished with Mrs Vanderwater and two children killed. Dugald Patterson died in Emmtt Michigan from a falling log near Nelson BC. At Teall Creek smelter George Braden died after falling into molten slag. A collision near Grand Rapids Michigan killed Motorman John Hake and wounded Conductor Frank McAlvey. A fire at Connett Bluffs Iowa destroyed the boys dormitory of a Christian orphanage. rescues saved all 100 boys. Several workers at Chicempleton faced frostbite while fighting fires.
A roundup reports Gullot’s five year sentence for selling military secrets, Appleton & Co.’s A J Grelsbach’s suicide in San Francisco, Draper and son charged with theft of 3 522 from a Chicago mall pouch, double murder in Indiana involving prominent residents, Edwin Lamioen’s embezzlement arrest, Little Pete the renowned Chinese man murdered in San Francisco, and prison warden Stout recounting the fatal naptha inferno of inmate McTaige at Auburn.
Dominion government, urged by Canada’s governor general, leads a billion strong effort with 1,000 workers. meanwhile 2,000,000 people are employed on famine relief in India. The London Times notes Emperor William of Germany’s reply.
Reports from Southampton and Tehran recount a gale in the Gulf of Cadiz with tug losses near San Lucena and 1,400 bodies recovered from the Kiem island earthquake ruins. The czar’s health is praised as excellent while the pope weighs Manitoba school question clauses. Carlos Quinto, built at Cadix, heads to Cartagena for finishing touches.
The McCloud Nebraska post office in Custer county has been discontinued. Various items follow including Northern Pacific exploring roofed railroad cuts to prevent blockades, Marquette poultry exhibit, appointments at Wisconsin Central lines, and several bank and corporate actions across the country.
Washington notes the Ways and Means Committee nears completion of the tariff table for the next Congress. Key schedules including agricultural duties and earths glassware face revisions. barley duty restored to McKinley levels. other live stock and staple goods retain or adjust Wilson rates with careful parity to prior duties. The panel battles iron and steel and cotton manufacture items, while pottery and glass interests push for protection against damage to their sectors.
New York announces relief efforts by the National Armenian Relief Committee led by Spencer Trask and Frederick D. Greene. The group reports forwarding 35000 to Turkey and receiving a Constantinople cable noting funds are inadequate to meet vast need and that at least 40000 children have become orphans from recent massacres.
The Supreme Court has not reached a decision on the Theodore Durrant murder appeal for Delanche Lamont, twenty one months after the verdict. Attorneys expect a ruling only after many civil cases with higher priority are resolved, likely by year end.
Washington February 15 Senator Nelson has introduced a substitute for the bankruptcy bill before the senate. It provides for voluntary bankruptcy for debtors owing 200 dollars or more and gives preference to debts owed to the United States or the state to which the debtor owes and to those who employ servants or laborers.
Slenerforth the commissioned otlleery of the Volunteers of America explains that the movement led by Commander and Mrs. Booth will vest initiators with gospel powers. Regimental affects will receive ordination as ministers.
Hamilton F. Coleman United States land office clerk in Washington was arrested Wednesday for possessing untracked stamps and failed to clean them. He deposited 2100 dollars with United States Commissioner Slueldg w and was released.
Deary who was held in Glasgow last September on no charge of complicity in a dynamite conspiracy in England has arrived here. He is accompanied by ex Assistant Col. Attorney Melutyra of New York.
A general suspension of the rubber industry seems probable compared with last year though Supt. Comee of the Big Alice rubber mill in Woonsocket says he does not think this mill will have to suspend operations.
Fire from an exploded lamp damaged William Kellar's home on South Superior Street in West Superior. Loss estimated at 650 dollars with insurance coverage listed at 350 dollars. The incident occurred February 5 at Camp Exploded.
The Fifteenth Infantry Colonel B W Crofton has been relieved from active service by presidential order. Despite efforts by the War Department to retire him, medical boards found him physically fit, and Congress enabled retirement after two years of service. The president has now applied the retirement to Crofton who passed the two year milestone last month.
Proceedings in a notable legal case concern a bill for undertaker services at the funeral of the late Sir John Thompson. Gordon & Keith of Halifax presented a $12,004 claim to the federal government, which reduced payment to 11,233 and later sued the Crown in the Exchequer Court of Canada.
Bowling Green Ky Feb 6 Near Rockfield a negro named Robert Morton was hanged after he allegedly wrote an insulting note to Miss Johnson a white woman. Officers pursuing Morton were captured by a mob who carried him three miles from town and executed him.
Jefferson City February 5 A bill in the Missouri legislature by Representative Head, on request, targets flirting by railway conductors and bakemen with female passengers. Violators face a $25 fine payable by the corporation or person owning the railroad, which would be held responsible for the conduct of its employees.
Israel Carr, a young Creek Todlnn, was killed at his ranch west of Jure by one of his teunnty termed Wheeler. John Tyler, a young Indian, was killed near here by a drunken man while acting as peacemaker.
Butler, a San Francisco rebel, remains calm and tells former associates that upon reaching Australia he would gain release by turning queen's evidence and providing an alibi for himself in the Lee Waller murder case.
A fragment from a Missouri report notes a bill introduced in the House addressing matrimonial infidelity with a proposed felony penalty of up to five years. The text references a punitive measure framed around alleged infidelity within marriage, but the wording is garbled.
Alive Tat reports Misses, charged with poisoning her two young daughters, was placed on trial in the criminal court as the domestic in the home of Attorney Charles FP. The case unfolds with allegations of murdering the children by steelymine.
Wasily Ryan, described as a revival of John L Sullivan, agrees to a four round bout with Sullivan at the Arena on Broad and Cherry streets in Philadelphia on February 17. The event is a benefit for Sullivan.
Dispatch from San Juan de Porto Rico reports that the autonomists on the island have issued a manifesto denouncing the reforms recently granted by Spain. The statement signals strong dissatisfaction with the changes and promises further action.
A proposal outlines erecting a steel plant in the city at about a million dollars. P P Bated, vice president and general manager of the Buffalo Portace company, leads the project.
The currency division received a telegraphic report from Viswold, Iowa about the failure of the First National Bank of Geinwald. The estimated loss is 850000 dollars.
The Palefield Shipbuilding company yard at Govan now here was almost completely destroyed by a blaze. The disaster left about four thousand workers without jobs.
Suatetde at Thayana and Tlavana report a suicide by W Lackenville from Shalenville Pennsylvania at the Hotel Sara tog. Turace's will is probated. In St Louis country Normandy death related probate notes circulate in Clayton. Mississippi Valley Trust Company issued letters testamentary on the estate valued at about 15 million dollars.
The official returns show up to February 5 there have been 5008 cases of plague and numerous deaths in Teira and Hombay.
Duluth Minnesota February reports the county auditor Odlin Halden arraigned on four counts of misappropriating public funds. Funds paid to him for nominating certificates were allegedly not turned over to the county treasurer, totaling about $820. Bail set at the time of arraignment, with defense claiming money was deposited and checks honored shortly after.
In Albert Lea Minnesota the case involves Frans W. Bavlow and Charles F. Owens, two new citizens held on charges of illegal liquor sales. Melntire, a Minneapolis detective, accused of supplying drink to minors and others, was arrested by friends of the druggists who face charges of aiding in distributing liquor. Melntire bound over to May term.
Peter Joseph Ivis, 65, described as the oldest druggist in St. Vand, died by self-inflicted gunshot at his North street drugstore in St. Veler streets area. Family disputes over finances reportedly preceded the act, which occurred in his place of business. Police say instant death.
In Tauverne, February 5, W. E. Bit tell, railroad agent at Hard wick, vanished leaving the company anxious to locate him. The office is in the auditor of ford’s hands. Shortages over 1100 pounds await discovery as the mystery unfolds.
In Randall, Minnesota, a warrant was issued for the arrest of a son named Print on assault charges. The father, reported to be in poor health, had previously received a severe beating and appeared in a pitiable condition. The case details the family dispute and legal action taken by authorities.
The court reviewed the case of two prisoners indicted for first-degree murder. The jury retried a verdict of guilty of manslaughter in the second degree and recommended mercy with the court.
Fergus Falls Minn Feb 5 the coroner conducted an inquest into the body found on the Northern Pacific track at Battle Lake. The body is believed to be Peter Oxwald a single man employed on a farm near Cedar.
A rough report from Den North Weaneh Minnesota states that Mr and Mrs Tol Brohnwinain and their two sons Farnest and Willi, living west of Bere, suffocated by carbon dioxide due to a closed roof vent.
Deputy line warden Miller Hoy arrested Gust Linge and Theodore Schultze for fishing with nets for pike in Lake St Croix. Miller says he is pursuing the case and intends to halt illegal fishing activities.
In Wincua Minnesota in February the trial of Reunion Re Brown and Stephen Miursch charged with Delugaee iniplices of Adalbert Linton in the shorder of Milton Cook continues as reports describe.
Vague notes report thefts and mischief across Princeton area streets and lawns. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate multiple incidents with property damage and missing items. Authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.
Hal Weymouth, an agent for the Mon Meh Elevator company, was arrested on a charge connected to a short in his ar mor HUN dealings. National Surety company officials figure in the case, with authorities pursuing the matter as a financial discrepancy.
My Bawsberger pree of Fargo North Dakota was granted a divorce from Delle Bamberger of Philadelphia on desertion grounds. The plaintiff is brother to two well known Quaker City lawyers.
In Grayling Michigan on February 5 Seeley Wakeley's Grovetown residence burned. His two children aged two and four perished in the blaze while the mother was visiting relatives nearby.
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