09 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
1
Fragmented clippings report a mix of sensational crimes and global rumors. Notes include a New Jersey asylum inquiry, a train wreck blamed on penny dreadfuls, U S mail cost shifts, Siberia to Manchuria railway plans, a supposed secret treaty with China, and an iron ore shipment boom. Also mentions Boston sermons and Great Lakes shipping activity.
Recent statistics show that the rise of divorces exceeds the population growth in nearly all states. Critics say marriage is increasingly treated as a contract rather than a sacred union and wonder if the new woman’s liberty and self-support improve chances of matrimony or alter its meaning.
A Parisian chocolate maker has bought Anticosti Island at the mouth of the St Lawrence. The domain spans 25,300 square miles and stretches 140 miles long under English sovereignty since 1768. It has long been owned by Frenchmen except for a few recent years when an English syndicate nearly $1,000,000 sought to use it for a sand boom.
The past days show rents higher than last year, indicating a generally prosperous country. Lasineas is on a fold, with the stock hurry unlikely to drastically change affairs. The business education system remains strong, though trade improvement may be briefly checked.
The court rules that when insanity is pleaded the prosecution must prove sanity beyond reasonable doubt. If evidence including legal presumptions does not exclude insanity, the accused may be acquitted of the charged offense. The ruling is seen as potentially weakening justice by some observers.
Fragmented notes describe a United States Supreme Court and circuit court jurisdiction issue, land claims valued at four million dollars in DC district matters, and a diplomatic reception for Minister P. M. Young arriving at Temachiatpa to discuss pending matters between two governments.
A collage of 19th century society notes highlights WF B Quinn as Western land agent based in Denver while Mary Hennessy and Leadville figures appear, plus Theodore and May Wright Sewell linked to education. Archival items praise pianists Rubinstein and Liszt, comment on a New York organist at a Marlbrough-Vanderbilt wedding, and mention Admiral Paget’s memoirs. Queen Victoria follows Ashantee affairs. Rev Dr Rudlaill builds electrotyping in India, raising funds, while Catherine Clemmons rumored to wed Howard Gould.
A string of incidents caused heavy losses and injuries across several cities. A hotel collapse near Bluefield W V left one dead and several severely injured as victims jumped from windows. A butcher knife incident in Taylorport Pa injured a man, with long- running medical emergencies. A Calumet company store in Houghton Mich suffered 25 000 in losses and 21 000 in insurance, while a Chicago leaseholder faced property woes. A couple in New York City, Anton Karb and his wife, saw Karb die though the wife survived, amid suspicions of intentional self harm. The Berlin steamship passengers headed to New York after collision. a dynamite blast near Lockport Ill discharged early, sending rock into workers below, with seven injured and some fatally. The Lawrence Reduction works in Victor Col burned, with 125 000 loss, after a bridge crash damaged a passenger coach injuring William Hoffman the brakeman.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a clash near Owingaville, Sy with a woman involved. Names include Walter Ramsey and Tom Minket, with injuries to Top Brown and others. Rural townsfolk Crince and Ortmingats are mentioned alongside Burnt Ney fwood warshiot.
In a neighborhood feud turning deadly, two men are injured including a torso wound and possible chest or neck injury while a likely murder attempt is reported. Police pursue a suspect amid shop window vandalism and fruit depredations with Mayor Brengel offering a $26 reward for the guilty party.
The report compiles a mixed set of items: alleged plots involving Sinton and Corea suppression. British authors urging American craftsmen to influence war sentiment. the steamship Nansemond's collision with the Spanish ship Mexico resulting in sinking and thirteen drownings. Dr Marmorack claiming a serum cure for multiple infections. Poglighinen introducing football in Nyagsr region with racial tensions at a white and black depot near Kota Kota. a financially troubled individual reliant on charity. Dr Dans Smollin of Lemberg in Galilee noted for his 1848 Polish agitation links and later imprisonment, ending with his role as president of the Austrian ralehs srath.
Directors of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad approve raising capital from 10 million to 20 million to press completion of the Gulf of Mexico route. Inspector Sampson cites annual governor report. South Dakota gold outputs projected at 3.5 million for 1804, 5 million for 1895, and 7 million for 1898. Libel filed in Suffolk County Superior Court over divorce. R L Higginson sues Julia Higginson, with spouse abroad in Italy after alleged elopement. Canadian Pacific cuts wages, 10 percent for those earning 1,000. others higher cuts. State tax ruling on railroad and express company mileage upheld. property taxation affirmed. Friction between Buffalo Catholic parishes over banners at Holy Rosary Church sparks tensions.
London dispatches relay conflicting messages on Jameson raid with Cape Colony and Transvaal forces. Reports say Jameson displaced by and opposing authorities, while robuster cables confirm ongoing fighting and high casualties among burghers and officials. Washington notes potential parallels to Venezuela dispute affecting US stance.
A wagon broken by a harness incident caused six people to be injured west of Akron. John Bramer his wife and four children were in the wagon when it ran into a telegraph pole after a steep hill descent. Mrs Bramer and one girl died. another girl and the mother survived with injuries. One other child later died. The mother and remaining child are reported seriously hurt.
Jan 4 Omaha reports P. D. Armour is said to be buying corn as the Kansas and Nebraska markets show activity. Prices and volume details are not fully clear from the fragment, but the note indicates Armour’s purchase interest in Nebraska corn.
William Penn, John Strong and Tony Huber were at Chester Park when a stray mine struck their ear, causing injuries likely to be fatal. The incident occurred during a routine activity as three Mem Muatiinier, Cinchinath, day observers watched. Authorities investigate the blast and its origins.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a banking figure, a Priyats bank er, associated with years of business at a place, naming individuals including Jeno Almern. The text is garbled but hints at a hometown financial figure and family ties.
A catastrophic blaze destroyed a workshop area killing Albert Steinmeyer and Frank Neitinus while severely burning Steinmeyer. Rescue teams freed multiple injured workers as fire crews cleared debris for over half an hour. Authorities report at least 125000 dollars in damages with several plants and print shops affected.
Clerked by a scattered row of names the Minnesota State Editorialists election yields officers across sections. War president Supt Parr Cloud State Council reporting secretary Miss Ashley treasurer George Scharon Mankato. College section selects Horace Goodhue Carleton vice president Ullar St Peter secretary Tror Il Osborn Hammine. High school auction officers: President F A Wold Stillwater vice president J L Torrans Northfield secretary By G Adanis Northfield. County superintendents section elects J W Olson president Supt Barber vice president Supt Lottie Briley secretary and Aupt Bargen Cottonwood treasurer.
In the United States district court Judge Butler sentenced members of the criminal group known as the Yehudi band to pay fines of 1000 dollars each and to serve five years in the penitentiary. The defendants include Jacob Friedning, Axel Frankel, Jacob Fineburn, Alfred Roeengarten and Henry Greenberg among others.
In Ottawa on January 4, a double wedding occurs as McArthur aged 62 weds Mrs Charlotte State aged 4 in a ceremony conducted locally. The article notes the attendance of contending family members and references the groom’s father. Ottawa Parliament opens a session regarded as the most significant since Confederation with Manitoba school policy causing deep government splits.
The article notes David J. Bucwer as a Republican candidate for the presidency. Details are sparse but place Bucwer in the U S race and mention Brower for President and To p a ka Inn. 4 Hx Olitet Tue ley Albert in connection with the nomination.
Reports from Matanzas and Havana describe insurgent cavalry pushing toward the Haynne frontier as Spanish forces withdraw. Cuban attacks burn towns and cane fields in Jaguey Perla Rosario Australia and surrounding districts while authorities claim partial checks but nervous populations fear a major advance.
In Chicago a famed painter named John B Blut, born 10-1800, died yesterday at the home for incurables. He was renowned and wealthy, with ties to the local arts scene and notable patrons.
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