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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1900

Page

6

Senate Debates Financial Bill Amid Ten Minute Rule

The Senate continued the finance bill discussion in Washington with ten minute speeches from All leen of Iowa and Jones of Nevada. A test vote defeated Chandler’s amendment on international commissions, while the majority backed a provision favoring international bimetallism. The house Porto Rico tariff bill was postponed as debates on the legislative and judicial appropriations bill expanded into pensions and Missouri election methods.

Senate Washington Ates Allleen of Lown Manor Committee Jones Nevada Chandler New Trampshire Mnance Committee House Payne Missouri Bartholdst Benton Pearson Dinnance Committee Nelson Minnesota Myr Chardler New Hampshire Gaffery Louisiana Lindsay Kentucky Kyle South Dakota United States Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Boutelle Ilinois Mlers Indiana Alr. Shasqulter Pennsylvania Grosvenor Ohio Gillett Massachusetts Eivil Drigus New York Underwood Alabama McCall Littlefield Maine Ming Porto Iivo Hichardaou Jaanea Congress Dudzett

Political Debate on Civil Service and Porto Rico Tariff

Fragmentary report shows House debates on striking civil service provisions from the legislative appropriation and reasserting them. discussion shifts to pensions, then to the Hawaii government bill and Porto Rico tariff, with Senate considering Hawaii, Hawaii relief for cases, and constitutional questions on territorial extension.

Senate Tate Maine Congress United States Hawaii Cullom

Resignations Accepted for Northwest St Part Board

In a terse notice Gov Lind informed by Auditor Tarrell that W. Puller, Myers, Hyerton, and Leeman resigned amid charges of malfeasance. Four claim no wrongdoing. no salary exists, so they decline contesting the accusations. Successors to be appointed by town board chairs in vacant districts. The board now has one member remaining.

St Part Meh Unser County Hself W. V. Puller Myers Hyerton Leeman

Minneasota Young Men Elect Officers At Winona

Winona Minn Feb 17 The Minnesota Young Men's Christian Association elected officers with WH William Laird of Winona as president Nominees include Norman Owens of Two Harbors Lyman of St Paul Seckley of Minneapolis John Ailer of Duluth Millspanet of Winona C W Hertalesp of St Paul W Dye secretary J Seote Wilmarth Hamline N J Roberts Carleton M B Gorwa Macalester The state committee report shows 3800 college members and city associations 3 800 debt-free year end

Whittom . Laird Winona Us Winona Minn Minne Drealdent Whiinin Laird Nomas Owens Two Harbors Lyman St Paul Secley Minnaupalis Jota Ailer Duluth Millspanet Winana C. W

Shortage Incrtas hs Treasurer Banened Cash Shrinking

In Chaska Minnesota, the Treasurer Bongard list shows over 5000 dollars as of May 8 with no near end. A burglar alarm edge case found 100 dollars. the safe remains unopened. Sue, chair of the county commissioners, resigns to seek appointment as treasurer. Linenfelser and Simons among rivals, plus Brinkhouse and several others in the race.

Trenaucer Banened Chaska Min Bongard Sue Linenfelser Envy Simons John Brinkhouse Uvld

Fire destroys Harris Produce potato warehouse

A Harris Minnesota potato warehouse owned by James Kirkland and used by Harris Produce burned. The blaze, thought to start from a stove, consumed about six car loads or four thousand bushels of potatoes with no insurance covering either building or stock.

Fico Duron Buytesa Spada Thush City Minn Harris Produce Company Harris James Kirkland

Wheatland Fire Destroys Three Buildings in Town

A basement blaze in Wheatland North Dakota on February 17 damaged J. M. Sullivan’s store, with contents and family household goods saved. The fire spread to C. B Patterson’s restaurant and then to a harness shop run by the Sitte Book firm, Leo Hylliday’s stock saved.

Wheatland N. D J. M. Sullivan Patterson Sitte Book of Leo Hylliday

Tragic Choking Death in Stern Family

In Souk Rapids Minnesota on May 17 a two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Stern choked on a piece of bread while eating a crust. Despite all efforts she died from strangulation.

Souk Rapids Min Meb Gottlieb Stern

Sheriff Isanring Sought In Milwaukee Shortage Case

Milwaukee, Feb 17. Frederick Isanring, late sheriff of Milwaukee county, is reportedly en route to the Cape Nome gold district in Alaska after a warrant was issued weeks ago for failing to render accounts for the last two quarters of his incumbency. Wester of this city claims to have seen Isenring in Helena, Montana, two weeks ago. Alleged shortage during 1808 amounts to several thousand dollars.

Milwaukee Frederick Isanring Shevill Millwaukee County Cape Name Alaska George Wester Tsencing Helena Mont Isenring

Tug captain Alonzo Cox killed by fall at boarding house

Alonzo A. Cox, a well known tug captain with twenty years on Ure Takes, died after falling down stairs at his Duluth boarding house. Earlier he suffered injuries when struck by a street car on return. Aged about fifty, he left a family in Mortiurma, Mich.

Duluth Minn Alonzo A. Cox Ure Cox Mort Iurona Mich

The Lydick Claim and Washington Push

George T Lydick, seeking relief for his wife Nellie Lydick and their children, has gone to Washington to press claims before the Interior Department. He was endorsed at a recent public meeting and hopes for favorable departmental action.

Cass Viake Mint George T Lydick Nellie Lydick Washington Interior Department Ay. Lydick

Brakeman Irving Amith Killed in Wisconsin Central Accident

Prentice Wis. Irving Amith brakeman for the Wisconsin Central railway was run over by four freight trains last night while attempting to wake a coupling. He died from injuries, with a severe leg wound near the body.

Prentice Wis Irving Amith Wisconsin Central Railway

Fire destroys school. few escape unharmed

A fire burned a brick school building starting in the basement. loss estimated at 15000 dollars with 5000 covered by insurance. The blaze trapped 400 children who escaped without injury.

Schoot Charles Oly Jone Choe

Acquittal in Minn Murder Case Ends Complex Trial

Droost acquits Charles Beost charged with complicity in the murder of Cat Miller near Eden Valley. Miller, jailed on charges of intimate relation with Gaspar Schmidt, was found dead by hanging. Grand jury indicted Brest Hon Schmidtua Selundera Kickbush and Dougherty. Brest’s acquittal may lead to dismissal of remaining charges.

Jaciield Minn Charles Beost Chiutyeu Cat Milgr Cat Miller Wee Gaspar Schidt Eden Valley Miler Eacuw Valley Miller Iminder Credance Charles Brest Philip Hon Gasper Selunider Willian Kickbush John Dougherty Broest Brest

Northern Pacific Wreck In icy rail tunnel accident

A Northern Pacific train derailed after crossing Glylde near Heleun in a tunnel. The engine rolled 200 feet down a mountainside and the rest of the cars piled up in the tunnel. Several crew members were badly injured and a brakeman named Lurensen is missing. It will take about twenty four hours to clear the wreck and through trains will be rerouted.

Freman wasLurensen Helen Los- Ditul Ron

Destructive Fire Destroys Aberdeen Block in South Dakota

A major blaze hit Gowdle 8 D. on a northwest wind at I. Hy Ward's general store, collapsing the entire business block. Firefighters confined the fire with difficulty, but losses reached about 100000 dollars, largely insured.

South Dakota Aberdeen, & T Gowdle I. Hy Ward

Pupil Arrested for Smoking in Winona Schools

Superintendent Tormey announces the arrest of minor pupil Rollo Clement for smoking on the track and the arrest of storekeeper Mrs Anna Mittmowski for selling tobacco to another minor. Dorney aims to curb tobacco use among school children.

Waa Provrentions Winona Minn Tormey Rollo Clement Anna Mittmowski Dorney

Forty-Eight Chinese to be Deported from Fargo Coast Trip

United States Marshal Haggart Jamves and twelve deputies escort forty eight Chinese nationals ordered deported by Judge Amidon for violating immigration exclusion. They will travel in two expeditions to the Northern Pacific and sail aboard the Olympia from Port Townsend on February twenty eight. In Watertown, the land office reports January receipts the largest since the current administration began. There were 54 homestead entries covering 6,856 acres, 34 final proofs, 4,920 acres, 31 entrance entries, 4,288 acres. total cash receipts reached 11.

Fargo N. D United States Haggart Jamves Wdudge Amidon Pacific Lie Olympia Port Townsend Watertown Land Office

Cold wave hits Black Hills towns with 32 below temperatures

Cola in South Dakota Deadwood February 18 reports bitter cold across the region. The thermometer stood 32 degrees below zero yesterday morning in Lead Rapid City Bellefourche and Deadwood. A strong north wind caused cattle on the ranges to suffer.

Des Moines House Defeats Normal School Bill

In Des Moines the normal school bill failed in the house by a vote of 47 to 18. The measure would have established three state normal schools on the Educational Association’s recommendation. The house action came as a surprise to many observers.

Des Moines Iowa Educational Association

Saloonkeeper in Ipswich Charged in Insurance Fraud Case

Detective Lewellyn arrested HL Ll Laper of Ipswich on defrauding an insurer claim alleging padded inventories and two arson-like incidents at his saloon. Laper, once a Minneapolis barber, faces charges. Samuel Sheffield appointed receiver for Sturgis Water Co by Judge Moore, with J J Davenport named manager to oversee company property.

Sioux City Iowa George Lewellyn HL ‘Ll Laper Ipswich, &. D Sturgis, & D Samuel Sheffield Moore Sturgis Water Company Sir. Shefield J. J. Davenport Bli

Mission Work Assignment in Minnesota Parish

Assigned to Mission Work in White Earth Minnesota on February 17 Rev Father Widelia Lauking G8 3 of St John’s Abbey has been assigned to duty and to assist Hey Wather Aloy sure O L In conducting the Gath ulic mission work of the reservation.

White Eurth Minn Father Widelia Lauking St. John's Abbey Hey. Wather Aloy

Fire razes Norway estate store and offices

Fire destroyed the Norway estate building with a lower story housing a general store and a drug store and the upper story used for offices. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.

Oteretil Afertdd Whi Iteh Llek Bisek Norway Estate

In Memory of Lincoln Annual Banquet in Chicago

The Lincoln banquet at Delmonico is described with decor and speakers. Henry B. Wloekurshan presided as banquet head, while Gov. Russell Mount Huisferd J G Cobbison and others spoke at the event. Senator Depew gave the principal address. crowd reached about 1000 with guests.

Chica Ohlenga Fel Plotiutes Tincoln Abelinley Dewey Seley Sampson Elitb Henry B. Wloekurshan

Anti-Trust Conference Shows Progress at Mirat Day

At the Mirat anti-trust conference in Chicago the first day closed with notable activity. About a dozen or more speeches were delivered while the resolution committee worked, and a set of resolutions was drafted urging government ownership of railways and telegraphs, ending special legislative privileges, and petitions for popular demand.

Chicago National Anti-Trust League Mai Central Music Hall

Fucas Faw Woilic Prompts Boxing Challenge in Brooklyn

Feb 14 in New York Bob Pitzsimons the pugilist was spotted in a Brooklyn theater box by a speaker who sang a verse to the ex champion The crowd boos and calls for a speech Then ring announcer Ygnorian vows to post forfeit of 5000 in Manhattan and challenges Jeffries to another fight Corbett remark follows as mock reaction

Senate Washington Taite Sulzer New York Grosvenor Ohio Chicago House Groavenor West Civil Service Committee of the Whale Ue House Saya Fiene Chimpion Bob Pitzsimmons Brooklyn Nu Layprayisa Sliger Champon Vhis Yella Witz Rimimous Ygnorian Manhattan Jeffries Corbett Illvsimimons

New York Presbytery Votes Not to Try Dr Meiffert

The New York presbytery voted 77 to 39 not to try Dr Arthur G Meiffert at the Walden Theological Seminary on charges of heresy. The body, by resolution, said its December decision to disavow his teachings was sufficient and the charges would not be pursued.

New York Meauert

Paralyzed Panis Workmen At Exposition Annex

Chicago reports reveal a telegram from Paris stating the steel skeleton of the exposition machinery building has been completed. American workers were brought to Paris to erect the structure starting February 2, and the rapid progress astonished the public works crew.

Chicago Uuneral Peck Paris Pris Thia

Siberian Grant Grants Mining Rights to American Firm

Vladivostok reports an imperial decree granting foreign mining rights for the first time in Siberia. The Clarkson company, an American concern, secures a concession to conduct general mining in the maritime provinces, excluding Okhotsk and Kamtschatka.

Vladivostok Siberia Clarkson Company Maritime Oklotogk Kamtschatka

Clashing Reports as Colombian Crisis Draws Near Bogota

Persistent reports say Colombian insurgents close to Bogota, pressuring a government anxious to avoid a wider crisis. Officials fear disaffection within the military and civil service as tensions mount toward an imminent end.

Dogota Kingston Jam Bogota

Ship Goes Ashore Near Jersey Shore

The British ship Edinburgh ran aground near the Monmouth life saving station on the Jersey coast around 10 last evening while en route from Cape Town to New York. Commanded by Captain T Webster, she faced a perilous incident near Pleasant.

New York Edinburgh Marnsqunn Jersey Shore Polit Pleasant Cape Town T. Webster

Woman and six children die in fire at Stoney Creek home

Fire consumed Martha Smith's residence near Stoney Creek destroying the home and killing the woman and six children. The cause remains a mystery.

Tatersburg Vin Martha Smith Stoney Creek

Steamer Antrew Coregic Released From Flood Jam

The Antrew Coregic of the Wilson transport company, last of the vegetable laden ships held in a flood jam, was released yesterday in Buffalo. Estimated damage from the incident is $15,000.

Buffalo Wilson Trans

UntomMited Meograwme visitor in city sights curious tale

A fragment describes a visitor named Jim Kansag walking through a city and encountering a peculiar bridge scene. Mention of a Native-Well and figures Biren Thattimore Amertenn appears, with a sense of sudden surprise as the man observes Wattied eral Feysten.

Jim Kansag Eral Feysten

Rarineles on Ocean Cattery Investigations reveal rope risks

Investigations into cable laying in the Podihe Ocean show that if not on the reef bottom, lines accrue seaweed, becoming heavy enough to break. A quack remedy offers stomach and organ cures, touting digestive and liver benefits.

Podihe

Exypurgating Typewriter Boosts Speech to Print News

A quirky invention aims to transcribe spoken words automatically. The device, described as a talking typewriter, would convert speech into written text, promising hands free drafting and rapid output for American users.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised For Blood Purification

Testimonial from a man and woman praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for kidney pain backache and general relief. Readers report improved strength and health after taking the remedy and claim cures for catarrh and indigestion.

Sarsapartha Dolce Disappoints Blood Raid Hood’s Pilla Cure Liver

A fragmented Chicago Times Herald report recalls a dramatic domestic dispute. A wife laments Georga’s lack of love after discovering a life insurance letter and a questionable medical cure plan.

Maining Georga Wanna Wes Chicago Tintes-Thorald

Success for the dairy care and milking details

Advice emphasizes best results in milk and butter production. It calls for proper milking and scrupulous cleanliness of all vessels, washed with hot Ivory Bonp soap, rinsed in cold water, and then dried in the sun.

Noted Busy Writer Known as the Lounger

A Mianomer notes Ilo is among the busiest people alive spending days digging nayay to the brary and nights writing. His long chapters are signed The Lounger in the Washington Star.

Washington Star

Frayed Orator Jests On Length Of Speech

The Indianapolis Press notes a playful exchange where an orator jokes his speech was too long and heavy with words, while a friend contends it was not, suggesting brevity would have improved the talk. The quip reflects wartime era style and a light editorial tone.

Tam Indianapolis Press

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