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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

6

American Motor Carriages in Sweden Attract Attention

A Swedish report notes that American motor carriages face design flaws in Gothenburg and Stockholm. It suggests American firms should push markets in Gothenburg and Malmö, and consider local agents, while highlighting electric machinery demand and forthcoming power plants.

Pella Sneeden Robert Bergh United States Gothenbhrg Sweden Rts Ouirrow Trollhattan Gathpita Lund Bjerrod Jonkepin Cermang Aindly Ny

New Drama by Henrik Ibsen Reaches Global Audiences

The Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen releases a new work titled When We Dead Awaken. Translations in English French German Russian Dutch Hungarian Norwegian and Italian accompany its staged premiere, underscoring the international reach of the author’s problem plays.

Henrik Thien Dhambalist Ibsen Line Turgarian Holman Pallsk

Not 2 Fakir: Eyewitness from Mindanao Tale Debunked

A dubious report about a new white people colony in Mindanao is dismissed as fanciful by readers. The alleged informer Nels Mingelskjoen is revealed as a reliable man with ties to US military authorities in the Philippines, born in Christiania Norway, who traveled to China and later aided American forces as a guide and spice agent.

Engelakjoen Mindanao Nels Ingelskjoen United States Philippines Mingelskjoen Ghistiania Norway China Manna Re. Houreen

Norden: Scandinavian Unity Court Forming in Copenhagen

Scandinaviania on Grava and Ae movement for Scandinavian unity grows across Denmark Norway and Sweden. Germany’s conduct toward Danes in Schleswig and Nusalu’s brutality toward Winns spur awakening among Scandinav ians. A friendship bond forms as East prejudice fades. Norden court being organized with mn ura hag and Prof LeCour leading publisher in Copenhagen.

Grava Germany Schleswig Nusalu Mn Ura Norden Copenhagen Pikduty LeCour Presijuat

Tragic Train Collision Claims Local Man Near Degraff

A man identified as about thirty named Andrew Myles from the edge of Cluippewa county was killed by a westbound passenger train one mile west of Degraff while intoxicated and walking along the tracks. The incident occurred after he wandered into the path of the oncoming train near Norfolk. A separate note reports Julius Goldsmith, colored, hanged in an unnamed state for a prior murder in October last.

Henson Andrew Myles Cluippewa County Here Degraff Norfolk Julius Goldsmith Golored Cody Tie

Sweden Norway link to new Atlantic ore port

A vast operation plans a railroad from Gil varn near the Arctic to Oloten in Sweden and Norway to feed British blast furnaces. The harbor 180 miles north of the Arctic coast will handle ore from Gullvarn with docks rivaling the Great Lakes ships. The system uses gravity discharge and aims for a 1,200,000 tons annual flow. The move shifts Britain toward Swedish ore as Spain depletes its mines.

Sweden Pia Yan Guiltvarn Battic Arctic Circle Baltic Ciellivara Norway Oloten Atlantic

Swe dish based lexicons editors and misread notices in</T>

Swedish daily to be started by Worcester editor of Superior Posten prepares Winnish English and Winnish Swedish lexicons for business use. Emil Lundin of Beachmont presents an improved airlight for carriages changing daily runs. New book by Tonas Lies sells 10,000 copies. second print run ordered. Copenhagen suffers outages after December fires disable telegraph and telephone services. Nils Groen returns to America. Skandinagen plans weekly shipments as debate over Danish West Indies continues.

Worcester Mass Svanskia Daebhulet Ufelmer Posten Ishpeming Mich Emil Lundin Beachmont Miss Boston Tonas Anware Ole O. Bracke Copenhagen Nils Groen America Skandinagen Washington Groen Skundimagen

German Scientist Supports Language Diversity in Norway

A German scientist thanks Norwegians for resisting a push to make Norwegian the sole official language. He urges unity through fewer languages, citing past removal of German from schools as beneficial. Bjornson advocates ending compulsory old Norwegian studies with energy, a movement he may lead to victory in future debates.

Notal Norway Ife Bjornson Lkely

Family Feud Ends in Fatal Shootout in Cedar Grove

In Cedar Grove a quarrel between Jerome Henson and Thomas Jones from Walker County Ga escalated after Jones knocked Henson down with a weight. Henson retrieved a pistol, pursued Jones to his store and fatally shot him. Henson lies mortally wounded.

Chattanooga Conn Jerome Henson Thomas Jones Walker County Cedar Grove Jones Henson

Montreal Money Broker Arrested in Bank Escape Case

James Baxter, a well known Montreal money broker, is under arrest charged with aiding and abetting James Herbert, the defaulter teller of the Banque Ville Marc, to escape. The hearing revealed Baxter had been paying Herbert to stay hidden.

Montreal James Baxter James Herbert Banque Ville Marc Baxter Herbert

Militia Fire Claims Two in Iowa Glucose Plant Blast

The blast at a glucose factory in Marshalltown Iowa killed Henry Krack the plant's head miller and severely scalded Hans Anderson another worker by the bursting of a steam pipe on January 3 authorities reported the accident at the plant at mile post of the city and began initial investigations to determine the cause of the incident

WEAD Marshalltown Iowa Henry Krack Hans Anderson

Town Fire Destroys Muasseun In County Incident

A fire in Muasseun, a town in the county, devastated the area harming about twenty thousand dollars in losses. Insurance partly covers the damage as recovery efforts are underway. The blaze affected multiple structures and required extensive firefighting support.

Northwest Man Commits Suicide After Business Woes

Captain W. W. Marshall former deputy postmaster of Des Moines and ex Chicago Burlington & Quincy official killed himself due to mounting business troubles. A veteran of the Spanish-American War he served in Cuba and returned with malarial fever. His wife and two daughters are prominent in Des Moines society and he was a member of Governor Bales staff.

Cube Jowna Chy Town Don W. W. Marshall Esx Motes Des Molinos Ahenger Dapartmenta Chicago Burlington & Quincy Ile Les Moines Guba Gov. Bales

City considers special police after murder at prize fight

Sioux City Iowa overhaul of city crime control follows John B Robson murder as Mayor Quiel seeks permission to appoint special police. Alderman Broadway moves to investigate department negligence after a prize fight scene two blocks from the hall.

Han Sioux City Towa Tan John B. Robson Quiel

Eight Buildings Burned In Hin City Fire

A devastating blaze in Hin City destroyed eight buildings including the Melure hotel and adjacent stores. The fire caused about $10,000 in losses with only small insurance on the hotel, and the Melure building and contents were consumed along with the neighboring structures. The fire halted at the Tii City News office area, with extensive damage to the surrounding property.

Hin City Conia Mill Guy Tan Hbire Batt Melure Fisher Tii City News Pewsonner

Deep Iron Deposit near Harmony Minnesota

Specimens of iron from the well of August Miller three miles west of Avon were pronounced genuine. The mine is nearly 260 feet deep and would require heavy machinery to operate. Water has been impregnated with minerals since sinking to 800 feet, but Miller sought to strike deeper for purer water.

Avony

Supreme Justices sworn in on the Al preme bench

Justices Lewis and Tavely were sworn in yesterday by Chief Justice Stack as they joined the Supreme bench in St. Paul. Attorney General Douglas presented the two judges elect and the oath pledged to observe the laws and the constitution, to perform duties faithfully according to best learning, judgment and discretion.

Supreme St. Paw Tan Lewis and Tavely Alpreme Douglas Stack

Train crash near Raayway Carver injures several women

The report from Minnesota describes a derailment near Carver in January involving Mrs Mate Welters Misses Gestech and Kimmelsyere driving a horse carriage from Chaska. The horses bolted frighteningly, throwing the occupants and causing multiple injuries though some were only lightly hurt.

Mate Welters John Gestech Kimmelsyere Oma Chaska Beesta Yan Tre

Boys Planned Paris Trip Sparks Family Effort

In Montevideo Minnesota Frank Webb and Earl Meuliz, both about eighteen, talked of going to Paris for the weekend. With little money, their parents are racing to intercept and persuade a return home before any trouble arises.

Paris Montevideo Minn Frank Webb Earl Meuliz Wili Grees

Supreme Court Organized In Proceedings At Pierre

Newly elected supreme court members were sworn in. Justice Muller was chosen presiding judge for the first two years, followed by Justice Haney for the next two and Justice Carson for the final two years.

Supreme Court Pierre Dan Justice Muller Justice Haney Justice Carson

Montana Ore Purchasing Co Fined In Johnstown Suit

Cross-EAN filed in Butte Montana, dated January 4, reveals the Montana Ore Purchasing Company won a case against the Boston and Montana. The bill totals $824,154 with $278,378 for development work and $21,801 for exports.

Cross-Ean Butte, Mont Jno Montana Boston & Montana

Jackson criticizes Minnesota poorhouse and jail visit

Secretary of the state board of corrections and charities, Jackson, visited the Winona poor house and county jail and severely criticized these two institutions. He called the former the worst poorhouse in Minnesota.

Jackson Winona Minn Seecretary FB. Jackson State Board of Corrections and Charities Wintoun

Madison chosen for state convention in Wisconsin

At a meeting of the prohibition state central committee in Madison the date August 22 was set for the state convention. Madison was chosen as the place and delegates-at-large to the national convention in Chicago were selected.

Madison Milwaukee Wis Clileaga

Fire damages business buildings in Marquette County

A blaze destroyed Dusainesa Iulliings on Mali Street at the village of Clampion, north end of Marquette County. Loss estimated at 13000 dollars with little insurance coverage.

Marquette Mich Dusainesa

Creamery Burned Down in Hazleton Fire

A Hazleton creamery building burned to the ground with the cause and exact loss unclear. The ice house nearby escaped fire, while the total damage is estimated around 5000 dollars with substantial losses noted in a preliminary tally.

Creamery Hazleton Lona Tin Tom Creamery

Invitation to Gov Lind and officials for St Paul visit

A formal invitation from Gov Lind Mayor Kiefer the Conmerehehib and the Carnival Association to Achuatyal Dewey to visit St Paul was presented to the admiral by Senator Davis. Davis urged a possible visit but officials replied Dewey’s future engagements made a St Paul visit impossible.

Indians Seek Land Relinquishment at Rosebud Agency

A movement grows in Gregory County to secure a portion of the Rosebud Agency land. Local leaders push for allotment to Tulian people with favorable sentiment toward the plan. Congressman Cunble prepared a bill to authorize appointing a commission to negotiate with the Indians.

Rosebud Yanlton Gregory Eounty Taye Cunble

Well Known Journalist Is Sentenced in Milwaukee

Ross Raymond a well known journalist was sentenced to sixty days in the house of correction for vagrancy. He gave the name Archibud Allen when arrested and carried a forged fellow from Adir Gen. Corbin to Gen. Charles King of Israel. He claimed to be an officer of the British army and said his mission was to purchase horses for the southern American campaign against the horse.

Journalint House of Correction Milwaukee Fan Ross Raymond Titstern Rasmond Nmme Avchibud Allen Corbin Charles King Iselty

One Trial for Murder in Ashinud Wisconsin

The murder case of Eugene Buell has begun here. Buell is accused of killing Peter J. Nelson of Layward two years ago. The trial is likely to last three weeks. Dan Sullivan and George Morgan were sentenced to twenty and eighteen months respectively in Corburghiry.

Ashinud Wis Jin Eugene Buell Buell Peter J. Nelson Layward Wicely Dan Sullisin George Morgan Cor Burghiry

Bake Powder Labelling Prosecutions Move Forward

State dairy department has turned over materials for two prosecutions to Assistant County Attorney Zollman. One sample from a retail grocer is properly labeled and bought from a wholesaler. the other unlabelled powder came from a traveling agent of the Price Baking Powder company. The Price and Sayal companies dispute the validity of the charges.

St. Pan Lary State Dairy Department Aulamey Zollman Stuce Atta Price Baking Powder Company Price

Doctors in Winona Oppose Vivisection Ban Proposal

A Winona County Medical Society meeting adopted a resolution against Congress passage of a bill prohibiting vivisection. The committee of Doctors Franklin Staples, Louis Ma Guanghey, and B. D. Neyes was tasked to present the society’s opposition to Minnesota senators and representatives.

Winona i Fon Winona County Medical Society Congress Bil Franklin Staples Bo Ma Guanghey B.D. Neyes Fram Minnesota

Northern Pacific train collision injures seven near Wisconsin line

East bound Northern Pacific stock trade and Chicago Great Western passenger train No 2 collided at a junction on Wisconsin Central tracks. Seven were injured though none seriously, several horses were hurt, the locomotive and cars suffered major damage.

St Baal Tan Chicago Creat Western Wisconsin Central

December land sales report from Crooketon office

The Great Northern land office released its December report showing nearly 400 acres sold, primarily in Polk county, at an average price just over $10 per acre. Prices varied with land quality and demand, and Pel county parcels also moved quickly.

Crooketon Mian Jan Great Northern Iand Ling Polk County Incestia Ben Koll Farar Pel County

Unclear Fragment From City Report At 450 East Seventh Street

Shaky OCR text describes an incident near 450 East Seventh Street with mention of a hospital and a monetary figure. It references a person named Dante Mollien and a police action by someone named Nelyon Willel. The passage is garbled and noncohesive, offering few decipherable facts.

Bank deposits soar as homes evicted amid upheaval

The report notes widespread evictions with over 100 past residents displaced. Bank of Spitiriiele records deposits exceeding 3150000 as tensions rise, affecting several hostels and residences in the area. Community distress grows as authorities handle the upheaval and creditor actions.

Myers Speartish Dan Bank of

Fragmentary Note on Place Names and Health Terms

A distorted text fragment mentions Diphibedia Crecheston Croulston Minar and Jiphtherin with references to sil prevalls and vittlins. discusses ences de qbatiutine and children in hot enses, unclear context or reliable details.

Crecheston Croulston Minar

Plague-Like Disease Strikes Neighboring Towns

A report from Victoria and Manila warns that a raging illness resembles a plague in several nearby towns, including Ginna foupe Mandalogne and Pica oat Marla hon. The disease causes flesh-eating symptoms in animals and humans, with high attack rates and scarce medical aid in country towns. Officials plan to deploy doctors and Sisters of Mercy to Manehuria to combat the outbreak among Chinese inbounds on the Manehuria railway.

Ling Dimes Sisters of Morcy Manehuria Manehurion Rothway

Executive Order Quarantine War on Bubonic Plague

Washington January 5 an executive order is issued to handle bubonic plague in the Philippines and prevent its introduction into the United States. The quarantine service of the Treasury is tasked with coordinating officers and the Marine Hospital Service to manage the work.

Warxhiystan Guemata Washington Pines Marine Hospital Gervied Imannge Secrerity Treasury OAL

Army Volunteers Strength After Grant Arrival

With the Grant arrival at Mauna transport ramp the Forty eighth volunteer infantry colored Gen Obs will form elective force of about 46,000 men. The army to the Philippines totals 62,500 men with 81,000 regulars and 31,600 volunteers. After Grant arrives the entire 4,000 volunteers will be in the Philippines.

Washington Lan Mauna Af Cha Grint The Philippines

Mrs Gordon Sobs in Court as Husband Is Acquitted

In New York at Lewis Gordon trial for stealing a watch, Mrs Sarah Gordon aged 35 collapsed from the witness chair during her testimony and died after being carried from the courtroom. The jury, moved, acquitted Gordon. Mrs Gordon died at the hospital.

New York Lewis Gordon Sarah Gordon Gordon Garlan

Macchinists Strike Nets Uniform Pay Across Shops

In New York Jans 5, about five hundred machinists across Waterson machine shops and Wittson's walked out for a uniform rate of 0 per day. Workers were receiving 0 to 4250 per day previously. The strike, led by Pierson, N. Z., is expected to ripple through iron trades statewide.

New York

Sharkey and O Rourke dispute over cornering support

Telegrams reveal Tom Sharkey dismissing Tom O Rourke as a corner man and saying he can manage alone in his fight with Jenvies. Sharkey vows to be his own manager next year while O Rourke cuts ties and withdraws support. London notes William Waldorf Astor donates £5000 to equip volunteers for a new battery.

Sharkey Shaker O Wally Wally Anain Chipy London William Waldort Antoy City of London Mr. Astor

Wire thieves nabbed as copper ring busted

Gineimath Olio Jan G PI Lohr and Scott Hunt were arrested yesterday while trying to sell copper wire. They claimed no clear source but were held on bail default. Detectives link them to recent city wire cutting incidents. Also reported is a dynamite incident on a Springfield line injuring no one but wrecking a car, with twelve passengers shaken.

Gineimath Olio Jan G PI Lohr Scott Hunt

Topeka official killed in road incident yesterday

A Topeka branch manager of the Shinivd OU vomypuby, killed by a ninja while en route to railway patrols, was run over and died yesterday. Greta was reportedly nearby and involved in the events.

Topeka Kyl Shak BA Cen Minager Shinivd OU Vomypuby Greta Radlroaul

Notable Local Divorces Missed Vows in Mixed Up Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes reveal names like Miss Vondiel and Ivy wlho Callawed, with mentions of a Miss Missek visiting. the text is garbled and lacks coherent dates or places, yielding an unclear record of a personal or social event rather than a definite legal notice or outcome.

Joeve-Stek Sovofiy Sulelitow Miss Vondiel Uhiedza Marey Hin Missek Ivy Wlho Callawed

Detroit fighter Snyder wins after Smith breaks arm

In a chaotic brawl the bout ends in the tenth round when Smith suffers a broken arm, forcing the referee to award the decision to Snyder. Brenton Win Arg and others from Tondon and Ontario were noted in the crowd as Canadas boxing scene shows rising tension.

Brenton Tondon Ontolan O Banlow Snydun Detroit Olnasy Smith Champton Canada Suitty Snyder

Cascarets Candy Ad Promotes Laxative Health

American advertisement extols Cascarets as pleasant effective relief for constipation. Includes testimonials from readers across Chicago Buffalo Cincinnati and beyond praising their results and urging purchase of 10 20 or 30 cent boxes with free samples from Sterling Remedy Company Chicago or New York. The ad warns to look for the CCC logo on the tablet and avoid substitutes.

America Varrabes Chicago Albert B. Burt C. W. Durrant Emerson St Buffalo G.d. Gradwell Wrugullty Myre Mary Cummings Maud Oklahoma Cascarels Irvin Cor Mead and Railroad Meadville Eunice J. Smith Itch Valley Legh Knightstown Chilee H. Nyenek Cincinnati Ohio Mru M. Rew Lacette Iowa Ponte Andrew ‘Woodruff Dayaville Tom Holt Wellwood Manitoba John Wlesinink Baxter Allegan Mich Addroga Sterling Remedy Company New York Avery

Agricultural Scheme Sparks Darkie Harvest Woe

In a rural tale from Alabate Col Waylie tries a controversial farming scheme. He consults an old gardener about a west felt corn variety while warning locals in violent terms about possible theft. The exchange reveals racial slurs and a dangerous mindset affecting agricultural plans.

Col Waylie Alabate Darkles Tfenry Tcaro

Sick Room Etiquette From Cincinnati Enquirer

A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer advises kindly behavior around ill people. It urges staying by the bedside, avoiding staring or whispering, and quiet clothing to respect a patient’s tenderness and need for calm. It warns against discussing the patient and against following doctors into other rooms.

Joole Alcknesa Cincionati Enquirer

Scandinavian servants in England raise domestic hiring hopes

The Newcastle Chronicle reports a Sunderland scheme to import Scandinavian girls as domestic servants amid scarce staff. The plan touts hardworking, industrious individuals, with a first applicant in Sunderland already praised for managing a household despite not speaking English.

England Newcastle Chroniclon South Shields Sunderland Scandinavia

Read the Advertisements and Advertisers

A promotional note urges readers to engage with the newspaper’s advertisements. It promises value in examining ads for meat prices and reliable offers, claiming advertisers provide what they advertise and can be trusted.

It the Wall and the Mock Trial of a Catle

A jokey exchange from a Chicago News item features a poor man accused of cattle theft replying The right thing stranger in a quip with Amber Peterer, reflecting clipped era humor and cryptic spellings.

Amber Peterer Chicago News

Bird cook inquiry and uncleared bids in Brooklyn chat

A fragmented Brooklyn Lite note questions how a bird was cooked and hints at bidding misunderstandings. It mentions patent medicine men Mil their alma mats with a pelvnt joker to show their skill in proving life Affection is the broadest basis of a good life, attributed to George Ellot.

Brooklyn Lite Mits George Ellot

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