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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1902

Page

6

Duluth Mayoral Recount Tightens Between Truelsen and Hugo

The Duluth mayoral recount closes with Truelsen narrowing Hugo's lead from the official tally by about eight votes. disputed ballots include fourteen with uninitialed backs affecting outcome. courts may throw them out. Additional doubtful ballots total roughly 123, with Truelsen claiming a one-vote edge if disputed ballots are resolved one way and Hugo arguing otherwise.

Truelath Gut Duluth Peb Trueleen Hugo Trudaen Livgo Truelsen Himes Hallota

Duluth Electric Plant Sold to Reorganized Company

The Commercial Light and Power plant in Duluth Minn was sold under foreclosure to Duluth General Electric company represented by RB R Dunn of St Paul for 10740882 dollars. The reorganized firm was formed by the handholders of the gold company and the plant had been in receivership for about two years.

Duluth Minn Commercial Light and Power Company Duluth General Electric Company RB. R. Dunn St. Paul Gold Company

Legislative Trickery in Des Moines Legislature

In Des Moines on February 21 a clever parliamentary move killed the Hughes anti pass bill without a vote on the measure. An amendment to bar ministers of the gospel from accepting passes was offered, and the motion to lay on the table was carried, unintentionally killing the bill itself.

Fawn Sotons Greverly Des Moines Hughes Antipas Bil

Self-Defense Shot Sparks Sioux City Saloon Case

Sioux City Iowa Feb 21 Joseph Russell barman who shot Samuel Stark through the heart three weeks ago has been released Judge Munger refused to bind him over Evidence shows Stark and others argued with Russell over an ice game Russell left the bar to drive them out with a club Stark returned with a rock and Russell fired killing him The incident followed a saloon quarrel and self defense contention.

Sioux City Uweleased Iowa Joseph Russell Samuel Stark Munger Stark Tursell Russell

Shipped to the Orient James Bransfield En listed for Army

Feb 21 war department informed Mrs Mary Bransfield of Lead that her son James Bransfield who disappeared months ago has enlisted at a recruiting station for the regular army and has been shipped to the Philippines. She had been seeking news since he left home and received a letter from the secretary.

South Dakotan Lead War Department Mary Bransfield James Bransfield Philippines Branafield Mary

Marinette Man Arrested in County Record Fraud Case

Marinette Wis February 21 B C Hunt former legislator was arrested on charges of mutilating Ocanto county records to defraud Penangia Lumber out of 50000 dollars. He allegedly lifted twelve pages from volume 15 in the head office register.

Marinette Wis B. C. Hunt Ocanto County Peantiga Lumber Company Register of

Law's LaHor Lost Lacrosse Without Legal Justice

La Crosse Wisconsin February 21 Judge A Daniely ruled La Crosse is without a legal justice of the peace due to widespread bond filing failures. Police force and all justice court decisions deemed illegal, signaling forthcoming litigation. Louise Temple sues Northwestern Railroad for 30000 dollars over her husband's death in Iowa. Hunter found guilty of murder in the Mount Ayr case involving Homer Holland, a noted college athlete, with the crime tied to a gambling dispute.

Lac Crosse la Crosse Wis Daniely la Cross Justice Court Clinton Iowa T. W. Hall Louise Temple Northwestern Railroad Company Northwestern Company Mount Ayr Towa Hunter Homer Holland

Justifiable Homicide Verdict Reported in Parker Case

Black River Falls Wisconsin February verdict in Parker murder case returns of justifiable homicide with no further prosecution unless new facts emerge. Albert Lea Minnesota February 21 Burglaries at Duralia Raid Country Store involve J R Holdal Bancroft post office thefts of postage stamps knives footwear and a revolver with about 20 other items taken.

Black River Falls Wis Waroen Duralia Albert Lea Minn Burgiara J. R. Holdal Bancroft

Attorney General Pyle Dead in South Dakota

South Dakota mourns as Attorney General John L. Pyle dies after a month long battle with typhoid fever. The prominent lawyer returned home from a governors and attorneys general conference in Helena, Montana, then fell seriously ill. Despite hopes, his heart weakened and he passed away about midnight Saturday.

South Dakota Contacilor Wighte Huron John L. Pyle Mr. Pyle Helena Mont

Negro implicates two in Wisconsin murder case

Charley Woods a Black man arrested in St Paul on murder charges of Charley Yim a Chinaman in West Superior Wis confesses implicating himself and Jackson another Black man. Williams and Kennedy held on murder charge have alibis and will be released Five hurt in a freight collision at Summit Lake Antigo Wis two freights crashed late Saturday night one killed instantly and one badly wounded

An- Giber West Superior Wis Charley Woods St. Paul Charley Yim Christman Jackson Willams Kennedy Degroes Colsaloy Antigo Summit Lake

Anderson Seeks 30000 For Death Of Sister In China

Chas A Anderson filed a claim with Washington state for 30000 damages over the death of his sister Hilda Anderson who was killed by boxers in Mongolia province China during the uprising. Two of his sisters died in China, one a US subject, the other Swedish. Hilda was naturalized in Rockford Illinois in 1867 and went to China as a missionary for the Christian Alliance.

Sweden Hil Day Anderson Rockford, Il China The Christian Alliance

Philippine tariff bill dominates Senate and House debate

Washington February reports detail Wheeler of Kentucky clashing with Secretary Hay and Pauncefote over reception plans for Prince Henry. The Senate and House focus on the Philippine tariff bill amid debates on amendments, with speakers from both parties attacking and defending policy.

Hottec Weeshington Wheeler Kentucky Hay Lord Pauncefote Prince Henry Gilet Massachusetts de Gillatt Robinson Indiana Thayer Tathert South Carolina Giett London Senate Boedcher Wellington Maryland Stewart Nevada

Senate Turmoil and Philippine Tariff Debate In 1900s House

The report details Senate clashes over Tillman and McLaurin from South Carolina with blows and suspensions, followed by a tense debate on the Philippine tariff bill. It notes Speaker action on private claims, a Texas judicial district bill, Cuba sugar lands, and Prince Henry visiting. The House adjourned at 4 20 after brief Prince Henry remarks.

Washington Wheeler Kentucky Bromovell Ohio Kern Fleming Georgia Lilioukalant Qnally Hamilton Michigan Senate Burrows Money Mississippi Mitchell Oregon Foraker Tillman McLaurin South Carolina Turner Dem Wash Patterson Colorado Bailey Texas Aldrich Fry MeComas Wellington Maryland Tawney Secretary of War Cuba Columbi Kit Bartes Tiewan Prince Henry Hitt Illinois

Murder in Dominion City Ends marriage plans

Joseph Balaman a Galician murdered his wife at their Dominion City home on February 26. He allegedly did so to pursue another woman, offering that reason as his motive.

Joseph Balaman Dominion City

Inferno at Park Avenue Armory Feeds City Fire Fatally Claims Fifty

Fire torn through the seventy first regiment armory on Park Avenue, reaching the Park Avenue Hotel and killing at least fifty people. The blaze caused explosive powder blasts, forced hundreds to flee, and left Admiral Miller among the wounded. damage exceeds one million dollars and many residents evacuated.

New York Park Avenue Col. Pepper Louisville Park Agentic Metropolitan Street Railway Company First Signal Corps Croker Admiral Miller Vidhwa U. S.N Windsor Hotel Murray Hill

Secretary Long to Leave Cabinet Confirmed

Washington Feb 22 Secretary Long stated after yesterday's cabinet meeting that the report of his intention to resign is true He has not fixed a date or sent formal notice but the president is aware the purpose was formed many months ago The announcement notes no immediate resignation date.

Secretary of the Navy Washington Long

Noosy Breath Expulsion Sparks Hib School War

At Wentfield Mass Hib School faces a dispute over the principal suspending three high school boys for bringing an unusually strong fragrance to class. The principal had warned students previously, but the trio were expelled until further notice, escalating tensions in the school.

Hib Wentfield Mass Auspendine

Germany silent on Manchuria rights in U S note response

Berlin Feb 22 Germany gave no reply to the United States note to Russia and China on commercial rights in Manchuria. Berlin maintains Manchuria lies outside German interests and sees no reason to change its stance.

Manchuria Berlin United States Russia China Germany

Harlem Life Twins Reply Sparks Laughing Exchange

A brisk banter about twins and superstition unfolds as Mr Hoodoo jokes about avoiding an unlucky number. The exchange references a pair of twins and a sly tactic to count them in a way that sidesteps a superstition.

Hoodoo

Oyster hooks and fish bites on a voyage cause curiosities

A table aboard a returning voyage yields curious objects an oyster seed pearls resembling bird shot and a beefsteak with a stray fish hook. A passenger shares the odd finds with a waiter noting the seafood practice while another item reappears in a separate Valley Missouri report about Perry Nelson who credits Coids Kidney Pills with restoring his health after kidney trouble.

Paarla New York Evening Poat

What wretched bad form that new comer displays

A Philadelphia Press quips about a new arrival mis dressing the scene. The stylish lunetic mocks the newcomer's attire saying the person is wearing a high hat with a straight jacket.

Philadelphia Press

Cole's Cough Cure and Other Patent Remedies

An assortment of patent medicines is advertised from W. W. Cole & Co of Black River Falls Wisconsin highlighting Cole's Cough Cure and Cole's Carbsolalve as standard remedies. The ad lists prices and promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and other ailments, ending with a wry quote about the drum major and ancient longevity.

Wv. W. Cole & CO Black River Falls Wis Cole

To Cure a Colt in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

An old ad claims the Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a colt in one day with a money back guarantee if it fails. The gag line about a wise toad and mule adds satirical tone to the vintage product pitch.

Prosperous Western Canada Farmer Mirrors Michigan Rise

A Michigan farmer who came to Alberta seven years ago with $24 now owns seventy head of cattle and a thriving homestead. He toured Calgary Edmonton Regina and northern districts praising soil hay water and crops. He urged land seekers to locate in the area and asked readers to contact Canadian government agents for information.

Messrs J. &. Blum J. Crumper Manchester Washtenaw County Michigan Alberta Bhants Pennsylvania Ontario Calgary Edmonton Regina al- Blniboia Lumgden Balgonle Long Lake Bankatoon South Saskatchewan Sinith Western Canada

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