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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

6

Kaukauna Papermakers Decide to Accept Terms

Rews of the Northwest to Kaukaona Papermakers yesterday voted not to strike because they did not get the shorter hours they requested. After a four hour session they voted to accept a 10 percent wage advance offered by mill owner McNaughton. Appleton lodge of the United Brotherhood of Papermakers plans a strike next Saturday night if demands are not met. many signers of the wage agreement did not attend. Another week remains to decide whether the mill owner or the union will prevail in Wisconsin.

Kaukaona Kaukauna Wis Kaukeana Appleton Wiston Appleton Lodge United Brotherhood of Papermakers McNaughton Titan Ite Wisconsin

Iowa Mine Disaster and Explosion Fatalities

An inquest into the Lost Creek coal mine dust explosion near Ossaloosa Iowa on January 28 found twenty miners died from an explosion caused by a shot fired by miner Andy Pesh who was among the dead. The mine inspector deemed the mine in poor condition. Funeral services for the victims are under Lost Creek company auspices. The death toll now stands at twenty two with Oliver Mable dying yesterday from burns and injuries.

Ossaloosa Iowa Creel Briday Fred Andy Pesh Lost Creek Company Oliver Mable

Iowa Detectives Nab Robbery Suspects in Sioux City

Des Moines chief detective L W Smith and Dallas County Sheriff J N Manes corner Victor Mah and George Norman in a Yoval hotel in Sioux City and arrest them on charges of robbing a Dallas county store and seizing wagon loads of plunder. Local police await requisition papers from Gov Herried to transport the pair back to Iowa for trial.

South Bee Bioux Falls L. W. Smith Des Moines Towa J. N. Manes Dallas County Sioux Baily Victor Mah George Norman Thin City Towsh Yoval Juris

Deep Freeze Hits Bronx and Wisconsin Towns

In Bronx New York and Wisconsin towns cold weather dominates. Bronx reports 18 below and recent blizzard conditions ended after heavy snow across the region. Central Wisconsin saw several inches fall with ongoing stormy conditions and plunging temperatures.

Belzero Bronx Fells Plainfield Wis Tan Wisconsin la Crosse

Accident Near Spring Valley Injures Two

An engine of a westbound Milwaukee road extra freight ran out of control five miles east of Spring Valley Minnesota around 1 am yesterday. The engine reversed and the crew urged to jump. Engineer Knudson and Frank Deyo were injured as the engine hurtled for over two miles before stopping. One car and the engine were badly wrecked.

Spring Valley Minn Milwaukee Road Frank Deyo Knudson

Gen. Harrison Hobart Dies at 87 in Milwaukee

Gen. Harrison Hobart, last Wisconsin constitutional convention survivor and key figure in the Young Rhine tunnel project, who aided Libby Prison escape, died early yesterday at the Northwestern Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. He was eighty seven. Hobart was a well known figure in state politics and war record.

Monart Milwaukee Gen Harrison Hobart Hhe Loat Libby Northwestern Wisconsin

Fosston Woolen Mills to Open Plant in Kew Enidlestry

Fosston Woolen Mills plans a new plant in Kew Enidlestry, Enidlestry, Minn. Local businessmen offer inducements. Capital stock of 17500 raised. operations expected to begin when weather allows construction of quarters. War on hooded rule in Hoodemworn referenced as January 28 report. Akeley, Minn. reports cleanse of liquor rule with border arrest actions and town departure of guilty parties to avert further trouble.

Kew Enidlestry Thief River Falls Minn Fosston Woolen Mills Akeley, Minn Jen Iquor

Accident Drowns While Drawing Water From Lake Cone Mu

In Dubuque town on January 23 a man fishing from Lake Cone My river bucket was pulled under by the current and drowned. Rescue efforts failed and the body was recovered later.Authorities investigated the incident as a drowning accident.

Dubuque Town Cone My Yesterdaay

Fire Rages Davidson Block In Saint Paul

A blaze at the Davidson block at Fourth and Jackson in Saint Paul caused about 205000 in damage. Two of four stories burned while walls and lower sections survived after a stubborn effort by firefighters led to a rapid second alarm and ten engines arriving before dawn. H D Babcock, a printing firm occupant, spotted the flames from room 69 on the fourth floor and alerted authorities.

Havidteon Paul Davidson Fourth Jackson Streets Imasoning H. D. Babcock Mr. Babcock Jackson Raldaight

Woman Accused Of Murder In Neighbor Dispute

In Myre Iowa on January 29 Mrs August Linhoff, charged with killing Edwin C Bromley on August 30, will plead not guilty before Judge Smith Myre. The Linhoffs were well regarded. a quarrel over children involved Bromley and Linhoff. A nearby woman joined a general quarrel the evening of the tragedy. A Sept preliminary hearing had witnesses claiming either husband or wife did the shooting.

Maron City Iowa August Linhoff Edwin C. Bromley

Train Fire: Brakemen Burned In Omaha Freight Caboose

Two brakemen on an Omaha freight train were badly burned when Coleman poured gasoline on a hot stove in the caboose and an explosion ignited the flame. The accident occurred between Turtle Lake and Clayton as the train moved. both men leaped into the snow and were carried to Clear Lake for treatment.

Omaha Karkemen Hart Txywloston New Richmond Wis Jun Coteman Buttman Omaha Turtle Lake Clayton Coleman Clear Lake

St Paul Man Killed in Lumber Camp Accident

William Jordi, a St. Paul man employed in Osburn Lumber camp at Rib Lake Wisconsin, was killed when he fell from the pilot of an engine on the return from town to camp. His body was badly crushed in the accident dated yesterday in Langlade County.

Willian Jordi Rib Lake Wis Tan Wiliam Jerdi St. Paul Osburn Lumber Company Chagiploos Dreyfus Paris Alfred Dreyfus Prisooner Hevil’s M. Cornely Grande Revue Unit M. Reinach Henry M. Labori Col Plequart M. Laborl Stralge Hs Ft Mn Palais

Fargo Police Captain Awarded Reward for Arm Bite Injury

Fargo North Dakota January 20 Captain Dahl Bren received a reward for a nearful arm injury after trying to arrest Moorhead saloon man John Waes. The arm is severely damaged to the shoulder and very painful. A year ago a Fargo man died of blood poisoning from a drunken brawl bite, and the captain fears similar complications.

Fargo N. D Dahtl Bren John Waes

South Pualketa Chicken Expo Opens With Large Show

The state poultry show in Mitchell will feature a large exhibit this week. Judge Ruvnell of Ottumwa Iowa returns to judge the birds for the third time. Secretary Bray notes many entries have been received from Iowa and Nebraska, signaling a great success.

Mitchell Ruvnell Ottumwa Towa Bray Iowa Nebraska

Lead seeks government building amid petition drive

D. Lead, backed by the Commercial Club, has pushed for a government building for several years without success. Prospects for securing one at this term of Congress are considered favorable. Deadsgood has long pursued the project, but no building has been obtained yet.

Commercial Club Deadsgood

Miss Taubman Dead in Deadwood High School Note

Miss Kate Taubman, a Deadwood high school teacher and sister to E J Taubman of Aberdeen, died suddenly yesterday morning. She was a prominent South Dakota figure and inspector general of the thirty third degree Masons for the state. Residence is Burned at Big Stone City. James A Gol’s residence burned yesterday. household goods saved. Loss about 34000, insurance about 2000. Mr. Gol is buried in the spring.

Toohbuman Deadwood Kate Taubman Deadwood High School E. J. Taubman Aberdeen South Dakota Miss Taubman James A. Gol Gold

Militia Academy Hall Burns at Delafield Wisconsin

Fire destroyed Ihoven Hall at St. John s Military Academy in Delafield. Students formed a bucket brigade to save nearby buildings as military equipment perished in the blaze. In Bradgate a gunhouse explosion damaged the structure yesterday morning. no injuries reported and $1,500 loss uninsured.

Milwaukee de Ihoven St. John’s Military Academy Delafield Wis Studenta

Train Plows Through Cattle Near Onda, Mass Casualties Reported

A south bound Milwaukee passenger train near Onda Iowa on January 29 plowed into a herd of cattle, killing ten head and badly splattering the engine with blood from the smoke stack area. One more detail notes the impact left the engine heavily damaged and the crew shaken by the collision.

Onda Iowa Milwaukee

Senate Debates Philippine Tariff and War Aid

In Washington on January 22 the Senate debated the Philippine tariff and urged inaction until a final vote. Lodge argued for prompt enactment while Rawlins pressed minority points on independence after stable governance. House actions touched on military funding in Manila and defense payrolls amid partisan clashes.

Senate Washington Lodge Mascachunetts Phitipaines Congress Philippines Rawlins Utah Bacon Georgia Secretary of War United States

Congress Debates Deficiency Bill and Philippines Policy

Washington notes show the house passed the urgent deficiency appropriation bill and adjourned for private pension talks. A $500,000 provision for protection of American soldiers in the Philippines was narrowly approved with one party voting for it. Senate debate centered on army officers' remarks about Philippine affairs and a Privilege read on Manila dispatches triggering criticism of Gen Wheaton. In the house, Vermont Vermont Vermont. The Vermont training ship inquiry and witness attendance measures advanced while a deaf children speech-education funding bill failed. The house adjourned until Wednesday.

House Washington Manila Cannon Philippines Richardson Williams Mississippi DeArmond Missouri Appropriations Committee Alsie Cummings New York Watson Mckinley Senate Department of Commerce Jan Mason Trinola Congress Winfield Scott Schley Santiago Schaepera Ceantory Phiippines Tuaing Mr. Dubois Idaho Associated Press Gen. Wheaton Prof Schurman Boston Dubois Lodge Marsachusetts Spooner Wisconsin Hase Vermont Conuizaion General Land Office

Markets Shown With Wheat Corn and Cattle Prices

Markets report across St Paul Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City. Grain prices list No 1 Northern wheat 741-2 cents No 2 Northern 73 3 40 cents and oats 48 45 to 40 cents. Cattle and hogs prices varied by grade with fancy butcher steers around 5.50 to 6.10 and hogs 5. 60 to 6.40. Reports cover futures cash prices and arrivals for Jan 20 to Jan 29 across multiple cities and stock yards.

St. Paul Northern Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Wia Chicago Sioux City Yowa Ian Paul

Women in Juror Oath Passage in Parliament

Women in Christiania share the path to juror status as the second chamber approves a bill extending citizenship to women jurors in civil and criminal courts. The measure now goes to the first chamber for ratification.

Christiania

Ils That Benefit from Gout and Rheumatism Health

A curious view argues gout and rheumatism extend life and protect health. It cites elderly patients, blood condition, and microbe resistance as factors, noting many seniors endure severe pain yet maintain vigor and mental faculties, potentially outliving non-sufferers.

Positive Good to Humanity and Coughs in Elderly Life

The piece argues that long used ailments like chronic coughs may extend life by maintaining circulation and heart activity in the elderly. It suggests that coughing keeps the heart beating strongly, aiding vitality when weariness and feeble circulation threaten health.

Destruction Nears of Old Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien

Old Fort Crawford in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin is being torn down leaving only sparse ruins and the church and cemetery nearby. The landmark once sheltered many in the northwest and is a relic of historic battles now replaced by St Marys Academy while the federal cemetery lies neglected nearby.

Wisconsin Flrat Fnrt Darren Fort Hospital Ald Fort Crawford Pratino da Chien Federal St. Mary's Academy

Wage Earning Women and the New Industrial Role

The piece discusses three million wage earning women in the United States and notes that only military service remains as a barrier to full male occupation. It highlights women’s preparation, apprenticeship, and unpaid labor as paths to entry, describes shifts in philanthropy, and mentions Roselle Homes giving way to wage working women housing.

Disastrous Friendship Among Dreyfus Supporters Sparks Fallout

In Paris and beyond, rift grows among leading Dreyfus backers over recent events and perceived betrayals. Letters and interviews reveal Labori, Plequart, and others lamenting losses of influence, while critics like Ibels accuse the movement of commercial deals that harmed its integrity.

M. Laborl Col. Plequart M. Thels Yeoman Dreyfus Salls Libre Parola M. Ibels Dreyfusards Zola Laborl Clamenceau Plequart Myself Col Piequart Aldo

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