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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1898

Page

6

Elected Senator Hanna Faces Bribery Fight in Ohio

In Columbus on June 14 Mavens Isiuno was chosen to represent Oliie in the Ohio senate for seven years and two months. The race included a long and short term dispute with Hanna and McKisson in a heated, bribery charge filled contest. The final roll showed Hanna ahead, and a senate investigation into bribery began amid further post vote demonstrations. The legislature adjourned with the bribery inquiry unresolved.

Columbus Ohio Mavens Isiuno Oliie Senate Hanna Dodge Cleveland McWilson Wiver Iist Snc McKisson MeKisson Lenis Lanna MeKixson Tontz Manna General Assembly Otis Mamerlton County M.yole

Indian War Uprising Report Declared Fake

An Associated Press dispatch from Kansas City says the Indian uprising story is a fabrication spread by a railroad agent at Barlboro. U.S. Marshal Donnell arrived to Earlboro, finding no official trouble and reports from scouts returning saying the uprising is a fake.

Kansas City Associated Tress South McAlster Ind G. O. & G. Railway Barlboro Tran United States Marshal Donnell Northern District

Inauguration of Gov Shin in Des Moines Rotunda

Des Moines Iowa January 14 The inauguration of Gov Shin occurred in the capitol rotunda with tickets to control crowds. The Carrall band led a procession from the Savery to the capital at 2 PM. Shin delivered his inaugural address soon after arrival.

Des Moines Iowa Capitol

Bank Crosewain Doors Peoria Bank Closed by State

The State Bank of Limwood, Peoria, with 60,000 capital and 100,000 assets, was closed by the state bank examiner after the cashier Miles Gav erly died by his own hand during an inquiry. The examiner reports creditors will be paid in full and the cashier’s accounts are in order amid illness.

Bank Crosewain Peoria Janu State Bate of Limwood Miles Gaverly

Service in Byeyyt ordered for Egypt action

In Byeyyt Jan 14 reports that First Wittallan It arias now at Gibraltar have been ordered to prepare for service in Egypt. Weather Nuc bats and others appear to be under similar orders, with emphasis on readiness and deployment plans.

Byeyyt Tengen

Spanish Gun Pat Captures Near Cuba and Jamaica

A Spanish gun pat Gullela has captured off the south of Cuba near Manenniia, a short sail from Jamaica, with a board and cargo of war material medicines and clothing.

Alevann Jin

Swift to sail for Halnaa land from Hongkong

London Jan 14. The British gunboat Swift, hurriedly commissioned at Hongkong, will sail for the Halnaau land after receiving orders from the China trade posts. The dispatch comes via the Mail from Singapore and notes swift movement toward the Pacific area.

Halaan Ialand London Sioapore Swift Hongkong Halnaa Qwland

Havana protests erupt as mobs attack newspaper offices

In Havana a mob of officers and civilians smashed windows and attacked printing offices of La Discussion and El Reconcentrado, chanting pro army slogans. Gen Garriehe and Gen Bo Into arrived to quell the violence, later dispersing the crowd and restoring order.

Mavina Dan Sprotsh Cuba Attiees la Discussion Spain Garriehe Havana Bo Into Stat Diario de la Marina Parvado Hi Diario de la Marina Long Live Gende Armie

Maine Navy Ready For Cuba Alert In Instant Readiness

A telegraph dispatch reports the Maine second class battleship orders to hold in readiness to sail for Cuba at a moment's notice. Gupt O D Sigshee and the ship's crew are making arrangements to depart promptly. Consi General Leo will advise if travel to Sayana is required.

Key West Maine O.D. Sigshee Consi Leo Sayana

Prominent Indiana Politician Charged With Forgery

Charles J. Hyerett, former Allen County Republican central committeeman and governor candidate, was arrested in Decatur Indiana on forgery charges. He claims the charge is a setup to seize real estate and denies any wrongdoing.

Indiana Mort. Wayne Charles J. Hyerett Allen County

Civil service probe ignored by Chicago panel Jan 14

Chicago civil service and police department probes faced a Senate committee inquiry. The civil service commission refused further sessions while suspensions stood. over a score of policemen faced charges after hearings by senatorial inquisitors. In Butte, Patrick Targey, a prominent banker, was killed by Thomas J. Rey, who fled to the street and was captured. The murderer, missing a leg from a prior explosion, faced transfer to Deer Lodge penitentiary amid pursuit for injuries.

Civo Service Commission Chicago Civil Service Commission Ginto Senate Chicago Civil Service Pallew Senatori Kineda Nonker Butte Mont Patrick Targey Snring’s Thomas J. Rey Deer Lodge Largey Riley

Japanese transport Nurn wrecked near Peculdores

Orient wireless reports the Japanese transport steamer Nurn, 2510 tons, bound for Peculdores, was wrecked December 24. Only five seamen survived after the ship struck an uncharted reef. cadets and crew were among the missing. rescued by Mitsura Maru under Captain Yasuda of the Japanese navy.

Highty Victoria HW. C Orient Nurn Abent Mitsura Maru Cant Yasuda Ring Cadets

Mining Machinery Contract Awarded for Alaskan Mines

San Francisco January 14. A 400000 contract for mining machinery will be awarded to Frazer and Channery Company of Chicago by Captain Thomas Malin of the Alaska Treadwell group of mines. It calls for 690 stamps compressors engines and related equipment. When 500 stamps are in operation the Alaska Trembyell Company will have sea stamps the largest number on a single ledge in the world.

San Francisco Frazer & Channery Company of

State Agricultural Society Fights Over Fair Day Plan

Des Moines Iowa January 14 members of the state agricultural society debate dispensing with a fate next year and urging all towns to attend the Opahi exposition. If the plan fails another fight is expected over holding the state fair on Sunday.

Towa Dos Moines Iowa State Agricultural Society

Mrs Pullman of the Coast Arrives in San Francisco

Mrs George M Tullman widow of the Pullman company president arrives in San Francisco with companions including Mrs Jos A Logan Missillette of Mikhart Ind and Migsindera of Ollenge. The party will stay on the coast awhile as guests of Mrs Carolan daughter of Meyllman Pullman.

Plymouth by-election victor ends Radical hold on seat

A parliamentary by election in Plymouth filled the vacancy from Chas. Harrison's death. The Conservative and Liberal Unionist candidate, Lon. Iver Churchill Guest, defeated the Radical challenger, securing the seat.

Tanion Plymouth Teli Chas. Harrison Lon. Iver Churchill Guest

Belfast Inn Telegram on Linen Thread Company formed in London

The Belfast Evening Telegram reports that a linen thread company was formed with headquarters in London and a capital equal to the combined total of its partners. The announcement notes the Haven thread entity and the London location as central to the new venture. pequeña

Nie Linen Thread Company Belfast Inn London Witlet

Arrests Halted Card at Olympic Club Night

In Buffalo the Partland Tearce night at the Olympic Athletic Club was cancelled after police detained the fighters. Pearce refused to participate as wrestlers were reportedly bullied, ending the event and prompting arrests.

Pugs Buffalo N. Y Joy

Rothschilds plan Yukon railroad through Dalton trail

Report from Tacoma notes the Rothschild family intends to build a rail line into Yukon country via the Dalton trail. Henry Bratnober of San Francisco leads Western operations, with a projected 400 miles at an estimated cost of 8 million dollars. In other news, shingle manufacturers agree to keep nails closed and consider restarting mills after a price-influenced wait.

Dawson Mada Tacoma Wash A. OG. Bratnober Rothschilds Yukon Dalton Trail Leis Henry Bratnober San Wrnncssco

Miller Too Slow in Rotting Away Prom Danger

In Butte Montana a miner named Benjamin Senor died when a blast in a shat bottom of the Pennsylvania shaft exploded. Companions John Slapkins John Mutch and William Me ike escaped harm by a providential interruption. The incident reflects a common miner’s fatal lapse of caution after a round of hisses.

Butte Mont Benjamin Senor Pennsylvania Boston & Mortinn Providence John Slapkins John Mutch William Me Ike

Madison court ruling on child adoption consent

A Madison Wisconsin special county judge ruled that a child cannot be legally adopted without both parents consent if the father is living and the child has not been abandoned. The decision followed a suit by philanthropic parties to rescind an adoption by a saloonkeeper. J H Kthyder, whose wife deserted him, was recently imprisoned for forgery.

Voalut Madison Wis Carpenter J. H. Kthyder

Troviey Receivers Take Control Of Fox Creek Line

Receivers named by Judge Hastings include Mitchell Jasiunues of Green Bay and Thomas W. Spence of Mihyaukes. Owing to two years of improvements the company failed to pay interest on outstanding coupons. The road, built in 18, cost 205000, runs to Depere and leases toward the Fort line.

Troviey Green Bay Wis Fox Treckle Street Railway Hastings Mitchell Jasiunues Thomas W. Spence Mihyaukes Depere

Madison Wis Special Hearing on Drug Adulteration Law

Milwaukee wholesalers asked the Food Commissioner for leniency in interpreting the new year old law against adulteration. Commissioner Adams ruled that blended food products could be labeled compounds, allowing mixtures like chicory with coffee and buckwheat with white flour.

Madison Wis Milwaukee Adams

Convicted Cattleman Geddes Faces Long Prison Term

In Helena Montana Miles Oly George Geddes a cattleman charged with the murder of Clarence W Brown on November 4 was found guilty of second degree murder. The jury recommended a ninety nine year sentence. Dixon another man admitted the killing but said it was at Geddes Wifes and Tom Welchs instigation. Geddes has influential relatives in the East.

Helena Mont Miles Oly George Geddes Clarence W. Brown Murde Dixon

Escaped Robbers Recaptured Near Antigo in Wisconsin

In Custody. Wausau Wisconsin special officers Langley and Wulthers, who escaped Marathon county jail by tobacco dust in the turnkey’s eyes, were chased to near Antigo by Sheriff Thompson of Langlade county. They were brought back and jailed under Sheriff George with a warrant charging highway robbery.

Wausau Wis James Lang-ley Henry Wulthers Marathon County Antigo Thompson Janglade County Sherrff George

Fire destroys Emil A. Schmidt home and contents

A fire at a house near Mel rip west of here destroyed the Schmidt residence and its belongings. A three year old child, left alone, tried to fix the fire in a stove causing hot coals to fall. The door opened and the child escaped without injury. No insurance coverage was found.

Prentice Spevinl Emil A. Schmidt Melruc Here Schmidt Chile

Railroad Officials Resign in Wisconsin and Michigan

Vice President John Agley and General Manager M Faithorn resign from the Wisconsin and Michigan railroad effective immediately. President S M Iseher to succeed them for now. Also notes cattlemen convention prep in Pendleton Oregon with 400 to 500 delegates expected representing Oregon Washington Montana and nearby areas. In Superior Wisconsin street lights cut by 60 with 170 still lit. many renown lights to be turned off as seventy lamp replacements expire in June. Centerville area reports prominent citizen Lane shoots and kills himself at his home six miles northeast of town. he had served three terms as county treasurer.

Rinton Menominee, Mich John Agley M. Faithorn Wisconstt & Michigan Railroad SM. Iseher Pendleton Northwestern Cattlemen's Association Oregon Washington Montana Tds Neduelny Buperior Wis Centerville Special Lane Mysile Cane Senate Teller Colorado Gage McKinley Republican Party United States Fin Cantor Davis Minnesota Davis Olunenian Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Ats Dellverail Tawau Hlis Pacific Ocaan Eid Far East China Europe

City Debates New Deaf Mutes Institute in Legislature

Mason City Iowa lawmakers prepare to introduce a second institute for deaf mutes early in the forthcoming session. The proposal outlines establishment and operation details as part of the state’s educational expansion efforts.

Maxon City Mason City Iowa

THH Lost THINT Feeding Indians At Ashland Wis

Spectacular aid plan by the Tay Pointe Indian agency proposes distributing $2,000 worth of provisions to a misnamed lost tribe near Crandon Wisconsin. Rations include pork flour and clothing amid widespread destitution as game and timber restrictions bite.

Kargiod Ashland Wis Speelsl Tay Pointe Indlay Ling Kono Crandon Capt. Seath Tower

Spurrier Testimony Fails to Clear Dell Wanelal Shooting

Warren Spurrier testified yesterday in Black River Falls Wisconsin and offered an alibi for the Dell Wanelal shooting. The examination consumed most of the afternoon but authorities doubt they will identify the hunter or resolve the case.

Black River Falls Wis Speeeln Warren Spurrier Dell Wanelal Young Spurrier Vernon Counts Sherry Buckley

Adjudged Insane Tr Crosse Ws Special M M Manville

The oldest living settler of La Crosse, father of Marion Manville Pope, was today sent to the state hospital for the insane after a long legal contest. At his brother’s request Milwaukee attorney A O Manville filed for appointment of Judge Hogan as administrator and guardian. The matter will be heard by Mudge Brindley on January 1.

Tr Crosse M. M. Manville la Crosse Marion Manville Pope Mithoress State Hospital of the Insane Mendeth Lave Guardito Mudge Brindley Ieh

Arnold Duffy murder trial set in Duly Court week

The Duly Murder Cave in Waukon hosts a special court session this week with the Arnold Duffy murder trial proceeding January 17. James Tuffy administrator of HW V Duty estate sues an accident insurance company for $5,000 on Daly policy. The insurer defends on self destruction grounds, with an attorney aiding Arnold's defense in the criminal case.

Waukon Arnold-Duffy James Tuffy HW. V. Duty Palley T. V. Daly Siieide Arnold Uvove

Fire devastates Rushton stores with no insurance

A Rushton Minnesota fire damages J Burns real estate office costing 150 dollars with no insurance. Quested Verne hardware sustains 2800 dollars with 1600 insured. Olson Ragmussen general merchandise reports 7000 dollars with 4600 insured. Bowles furniture 1200 dollars insured 300. Hogan store building 500 dollars no insurance. No fire department in Rushton.

Rushton Tipestone Minn J. Burns Quested & Verne Olson & Ragmussen W. J. Bowles Curis Hogan

Accident In Hart While Coanthiz Ends With Injuries

In Sioux Rapids Iowa two young men from Hart While Coanthiz were injured after carousing down a steep hill near a bridge. The vehicle shot over the embankment and landed about twelve feet into a ditch. injuries include a dislocated elbow and a possible concussion requiring medical care.

Hart Sioux Rapids Iowa Liking Rey King

Catholic Benevolent Antocloian Society Forms in Sioux City

The Catholo Berevolent Antocloiian in Sioux City announces the creation of a Catholic lay men society. About 2,000 Catholics live in the city and the group aims to be a strong statewide body. It will relieve authorities of caring for the Catholic poor and establish a library and social relief activities.

Catholo Berevolent Antocloiian Sioux City Na Wbrary Social Lievary Society

Man Attempts Self Harm At County Farm Incident

Theodore Potzner an inmate of the county farm tried to kill himself by striking his head with an axe and knife Saturday evening. He cut his neck twice narrowly missing the jugular vein and remains in a dangerous condition. The report notes he is described as insane due to wine use.

Ployd Theodore Potzner

Lakme Bound for Alaska With Materials for Yukon Steamers

The steam schooner Lakme Bound North sails from here for Diteh Tarbor Alaska carrying materials for four Yukon river steamers to be consummated there. On its return it may bring news of the United States revenue cutter Bear which departed last November on a relief expedition to the whaling fleet.

Lakme Seittle Diteh Tarbor Alaska United States Revenue Bear

Grookston Lumber Company Formed in Wisconsin

La Crosse special report states the Grookston Lumber Company has been organized and filed as a private corporation. The corporators are Krink DL Joseph and Witmnin ty Iffson. Capital stock is $200000. The firm purchased the T. B. Walker sawmill at Grookston and controls pine enough to operate for several years.

Frayen Deaths in Washington and Military Range Finder

Frayen Deaths near Waterville Washington after two men went astray and died from exposure. Inventor Dubayne Iowa develops a new range finder for distance calculation for navy use and potential Europe deployment. Madison merchant Justin Bowliger commits suicide by hanging in his barn. eccentric recluse with sparse relatives in Chicago.

Dubayne Iowa Nichols Bry United States Navy Europe Justin P. Bowliger Madison Wis Chicago

Civil Service Debate In Congress Across Jan 7 8 11

Washington reports on the civil service debate in the House and Senate with figures like Grosvenor Johnson Loyd and Gillotte among speakers. The Senate discussed Indian tribes, public buildings, and the Gage resignation conspiracy claim. Open session on Hawaii annexation treaty was rejected as Gray and Davis clashed over public access.

Senate Washington United States Omaha Ergus Falls Minn Newport News Sted Cross Society House Dem New York Earls Mahaney N. Y Delege Bradley Kern Ohio Waashington Jan Iis Davis Tehrirman Tien Gray Delaware Davis McGeny Danpilrge Ife Mr. Gray Spevches Cafery White Mason Mare Yul Morgan, Tour Spooner Bis

Opposition Fights Civil Service Law Debate In House

In Tub HoUse Washington January 11 opponents of the civil service law drive debate, with nine of eleven speakers opposing. Friends seek to halt further discussion to maintain Speaker Treen and the ruling committee’s cooperation. Moody proposes testing the house tomorrow on the issue as debate continues, while Cooney Cox Little Cowherm join opposition ranks ready to defeat the motion.

Tub HoUse Weeshington Jan Friends of the Law Speater Treen Ruler Committee Moody Chaege Messrs. Cooney Cox Little Cowherm Washington Daneville dArmando Des Cina Danville Niin Ft Dullian Nassay Uilnts Tell of Colormle Uta Reservation Goloradi

Senate executive session on Hawaii annexation debate described

Senators Davis and Allen sparred in executive session over the Wawailau treaty with Davis advocating annexation's strategic and commercial benefits. The restricted meeting highlighted Hawaii's location, its impact on the Nicaragua canal, and treaty considerations amid objections from Japan. Washington diary entries note the secrecy and audience reaction.

Dai Davis Senate Allen Nebraska Lawail Asia Nicaragua Tawall Ccanal Japan Commmerce Hawaii Davis Michew United States Anid German Empire Louis Ifoar Manson Sougier Allen

William Page Bryan Named Minister to China Ambition Sparks Debate

Jan 14 report notes Charles Page Bryan of Mississippi nominated as minister to China with ex Representative Conger of Iowa to Benzit, provoking objections over lack of diplomatic experience and suitability for a chief posting. Details reference prior Harrigon administration and expected exchanges of posts.

Bryan Goow Urazi Coney Washington Charles Page Bryan Mibuls Canger Bruit

Ferguson Dir to Parliament Averts Capital Move for New Mexico

Washington January 18 the house committee on territories reported favorably on the Ferguson bill to parliamentary averting the capital move for New Mexico at Santa Fe. The action follows debates over state capital location and territorial governance.

Washington House Committee On Territories Ferguson Dir New Mexico Sua Fa

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