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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1896

Page

6

Three Robbers Kill Two On Wyoming Roadside

At a Wyoming village near Osceola Mills a trio of masked robbers shot and killed Edward Mul and Jacob Hayes after forcing Dr. Burnside Foster to the ground. One robber was killed, another wounded, and the third captured after a gunfight with a posse. Foster survived, and governors offered rewards. The dead robber was identified by a surviving suspect as Wilson with accomplices Cunningham and Kelly. investigations continued as bodies were sent to Budson, Wisconsin.

St. Paul Mule Wyoming Duluth Anotter Appler Dr. Woster Osceola Mills Foster Paul Jacobs Long Branch Wilson Cunningham Kelly Budson Wis

Violent family tragedy ends in self-inflicted death

William Scheffner, 44, shot his wife, fatally wounded his 22-year-old son Paul, then killed himself with a third shot in a small 71 Fairfield Avenue dwelling near the river. The motive arose from a quarrel over money the wife earned. the son defended the mother and confronted the father before the outbreak. Scheffner was notoriously quarrelsome and had frequent disputes with neighbors.

Wis St Paul William Scheffner Paul Fairfield Avenue Slic Fichoffner Scheffner

Democratic state convention call issued for August Minneapolis

St Paul June 23 Chairman Mc Dermott issues the call for the Democratic state convention to be held August 4 in Minneapolis. The slate includes nomination of governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer and attorney general. Also nine electors for president and vice president. Representation: two delegates per county plus one delegate per 160 votes for Cleveland and one per fractional part of 76 or more. The call authorizes $31 representation in the convention.

St. Paul McDermott Minneapolis Venom United States Cleveland

Drowned Printer Missing Body Recedes in Round Lake

Henry L Sinplds eighteen year old printer recently employed by the Dispute living with his father at Tod York street was drowned yesterday in Round Lake. The body has not been recovered.

Round Lake St. Paul Henry L. Sinplds Whid Tod York Street

Armenian Massacre Report Supposed at Van

Constantinople dispatch says a fresh massacre of Armenians occurred near Van. Sixty persons were killed according to the report carried by the Chronicle from London dated June 28. The message notes renewed Armenian killings amid the ongoing upheaval in the region.

London Constantinople The Chronicle Van

Murders and Doctor Interview Reveal Suspect at Wyc oming

Dr Burnside Hoster examined Kenly and others at the county jail to identify the two murderers of Linges and Paul at Wy coming. George Kelly, under scrutiny, denied cooperation until a private talk with the doctor. James Cunningham claimed involvement but Dr Foster placed him outside the building. Kelly is identified as the shooter of Mayes and Paul.

Kenly Ile Murierer Shawn Silwaiter Burnside Hoster Sir Punt Silwater Linges Paul Wycoming Bend George Kelly Gilmore Kelly Troster

Miraculous close call at mayor's office shooting

In St Paul on June 24 Will J Doran son of the mayor and Frank H Dayton narrowly escaped serious harm when a bullet shattered the plate glass front window of Mayor Doran's fuel office. The projectile passed between them within a foot, struck a piece of glass, then ricocheted to a cuspidor. Doran felt pain in the hip but found no bleeding as the mystery of the buttler’s gun remain.

St. Paul Will J. Doran Frank H. Dayton

Hatifcntion at Minneapolis Tul June 24

A ratification gathering at the Union League Exhibit Hall featured Gov Hastings and a lineup of speakers including Senator Davis W W Merriam G A Pillsbury Evans and Judge Yorrance addressing the public on political matters.

Hatifcntion Minneapoelix Tul Miinneapolis Union League Exposition Hal Pennsylvania Gov. Hastings Davis W. Wt. Merriam G. A. Pillsbury Evans Ll Yorrance Wee

Drowning Feared as Boys Vanish Near Cerda Lake

Minneapolis police report two fourteen year old boys, John Gibson of 08 Third Avenue North and Pow Vinton of 300 Aldrich Avenue North, left home Monday afternoon claiming a walk at Cerda Lake. They did not return by morning and are feared drowned. Parents say the youths had no prior desire to run away, and hope remains they may be found alive.

Minneapolis John Gibson Third Avenue North Vinton Aldrich Avenue North Cerda Lake

Fire at Furnishings Store in Nicollet Avenue Block

Last night at 11 o'clock a large blaze swept through the four story Fitterling block at 623 Nicollet avenue Minneapolis. The carpet and furnishing store Jeffrey Co. occupied the building. The fire caused about 30,000 in property loss with 20,000 on the building and 45,010 on stock, covered by insurance.

Minneapotty Minneapolis Gw3 Nicollet Avenue Ft Jeffrey & Co Stork

Cady Arrested Again in Forgery Case Update

St. Paul June 24 deputies Bates and Cash of St Louis County passed through the city to Stillwater where they re arrested Same and Cody accused of forgery. Daily was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary but the supreme court ruled the indictment insufficient and ordered a rerelease. New County Attorney Arbory of Duluth plans to have him reindicted before the next grand jury.

Cady St. Paul Sherif Bates Cash St. Louis Stillwater Same Cody Daily Supreme Court

Run Over and Wide? St Paul Inne 25

Gus Anderson a section hand on the Chicago Kent Western road living at South St Paul was run over by a motor today. He died at St Luke's hospital. Anderson about forty years old unmarried and boarded at South St Paul. The section foreman says he was a careful man and a good workman.

St. Paul Inne Gus Anderson Chicago Kent Western Road South St. Paul St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson

Hope for Schitinet at City Hospital

Paul Sehetner was shot by his father and treated at the city hospital. Symptoms of pneumonia that caused Sunday anxiety have nearly disappeared. He can now take nourishment and speaks with less pain. Surgeons report the bullet in the left leg may encyst and harbor hope for his eventual recovery.

Schitinet Paul Paul Sehetner Iett Jung Nibs

Keeley Plante Leads Out Of Minneapolis Visitors To Local Event

Keeley Plante of Spicer and Mira June 25 arrives with a Minneapolis Willmar and Neetor group on a special train. About 600 visitors are here for a day featuring boating speeches dancing shooting and a basket picnic dinner amid unfavorable weather.

Keeley

Photographers' Association Opens Convention in Celoron

Tamestown New York June 25 The annual convention of the Photographers Association of America opened at Celoron on Chautauqua Lake today with attendees arriving from across the country to discuss industry issues and showcase techniques.

Suantop Tamestown N. Y The Photographers' Association of America Celeron Chautauqua Lake

Sheriff Rogers Shot in Glencoe by Two Tramps

McLeod county sheriff Joseph Rogers was killed four miles south of Glencoe during a pursuit of two young tramps who earlier assaulted B Matthews near town. The murderers fled northward into woods as a large posse and state search continued. Rogers, about 34 and married, fell after both gunmen fired twice. Body returned for burial as residents vow swift capture.

Glencoe Minn Joseph Rogers McLeod County Rogers B. ¥. Matthews Matthews Sherrie Roger Pursut Ile Sherift Mogera Ilfé Faros

Griffin Calls 117 Minneapolis Convention

James W. Griffin announces a convention at Hammonia Mul July 16 to elect thirty Minnesota delegates for the national convention in St Louis July 22. The event aims to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates for the free silver movement with speakers supporting bimetallism.

Minneapolis Hamnonia Isi James W. Griffin Minresott Minnesota St. Louis Une Stite

Recomenum Proprietor St Paul Paper Chief Lee Purchases Rush Cay Post

Franklyn W. Lee, a known St Paul journalist, has bought the Rush Cay Post and plans to retire to country newspaper life. He has worked with several St Paul papers and been on the Lily patch editorial staff. The Post will stay Republican under his leadership, and its prominence is expected to rise.

Trecomenum St. Vand Franklyn W. Lee St Paul Rush Cay Post Lee St. Paul Lilypatch Boots

Painter Crowther Arrested for Domestic Assault

In Minneapolis on June 26 C N Crowther a painter employed by Col W H Dodo of 171 Stevens Avenue was arrested by Inspectors Way and Lawrence on charges of criminal assault against Carrie Hutchinson a domestic. The assault allegedly occurred about two weeks earlier while Crowther was painting the rest series. The family was awry from time to time during the incident. The girl was seen in an accident condition.

Minneapolis C. N. Crowther Way Lawrence Carrie Hutchinson Col. W. Bh. Dodo Stevens Avenue Crowther Timne

Man killed while at work near Winthrop Minnesota

Theodore Niguel died today after a wall spark caused a fatal accident three miles west of Winthrop. A nearby worker, Mnlike, was nearby and escaped with only a light shock. Niguel leaves a wife and child.

Worl Winthrop Minn Theodore Niguel Tle Seouted Mnlike

Case of Bertha Shepard Proceeding In Mussels Court

In Minneapolis on June 20 De. Bertha Shepard faced charges alleging a harmful operation on Addy Denning. The court moved to exclude public influence during the proceedings as the case was called this morning.

Wim Chane Minneapolis Bertha Shepard Addy Denning

Mi Perniyze the iRehedttan London affair

A garbled report from London describes rebel movements and military actions involving groups and leaders, claiming preparations for uprisings west of an unnamed region. The text references Armistrons and Minna, with scattered mentions of people and places, but clarity is limited.

London Babrwaire Minna Murue Miro Hs Sistas Uahiwaye

British Guiana calls for immediate retaliation after Venezuelan arrest

The Venezuelan authorities arrested Mr Harrison, British Guiana labor official in charge of workers from Barima to the Cuyuni, as clashes near the Schoenberg line escalate. British public opinion urges Britain to demand reparations and take action, with the Graphic urging direct British government response.

Omein Ie Lohomburgk Line Drilieh Guiana Heorgetown British Guiana Unrrisen Barina Cuyuni River Schoburg Noe Caracas Urunu Cuyuni Harrison Clarrison London Graphic Cametown Ma. Ebarriron Americ

Robbery and assault shock Shelbyville community

Milton Robey, an aged pensioner from seven miles north, came to town to pay his home balance. After drawing $476, two men lured him home and beat him and his wife, forcing a hidden money location. Robbers fled toward the city while a search to nab them begins.

Iis Reller Clibs Ais Mkull Ie House Rolley Slice Andierson

Grain and livestock futures mixed at major stock centers

Chicago and Minneapolis markets report lower wheat prices for June contracts and scattered gains for corn and oats. Cattle futures show strength with higher bids for beef and steady to improving demand for feeders, while dairy and rye markets show varied movement across regions.

Chicago Iime Lord Minneapolis Ste Bard Northern Gilde Milwaukee Tne Wenkar South St. Paul Jane

Hail Storm in Neheas Injures Tracks Across Nebraska

A June 2 hail storm swept western Nebraska from Tuxton to Brule, with Megenth Sla ing on the Union Pacific bearing a track depth over two feet. Section men cleared the line with shovels to restore train service as piles varied from inches to four feet in places.

Omaha Nebraska Tuxton Brule Megenth Union Pacific

Drowned man from New York found near Mayville North Carolina

The coroner's jury ruled William Osborn a drowning victim near Mayville, North Carolina. He was about thirty, light complexioned with a mustache, from New York City and employed by Preston Vrem company at Blanchard. He weighed 140 pounds and was subject to fits. Arrangements are set for the Northwestern Pest in Dubuque on July 4 and 25.

Mayville N. C William Osborn New York City Nlige Preston Vrem Company Blanch Ard Dubuque

Archbishop Ireland Influenced Republican Platform Layout

An uproar at the Republican national convention centered on Archbishop Ireland’s influence. His telegram persuaded committee leaders to oppose a proposed A. P. A. plank endorsing church and state fusion, leading to the removal of all church references from the platform after intervention by Ireland and party officials.

Tours Ireland Gol Mleh. Sellers Untlonnt Council of Patriotic Associations United States A. PD. A Gol. Sellers Myr. Ornker Conolutions Wees Chairiman Homas Hi. Carter National Republican Committee St. Paul Minn Vo Tion Micionims MH. Garter National Geminitfemman St Gauls Ccurch State A. TP. A. Ita Republian A.D. A. LT Col. Sellers Patriotic Societics Ornicor Genr of Lown Tlewis Charmin Carter Hewat Laterael New York Br.c. Wears

West Virginia flood leaves towns in ruins and fears deaths

Reports from Marshall Wetzel and Tyler counties describe a great cloudburst washing out railway tracks and roads near Moundsville Sistersville and Sistersville with extensive property damage estimated in the thousands of dollars. Homes, mills and bridges were washed away as residents fled to higher ground. Authorities fear multiple fatalities and ongoing danger as rivers swell and towns stand isolated.

West Virginia Wheeling W. Va Marshall Tyler County Slatersvile Sistersvide Obie River Monte Mand Carter Ol EL le Hele New Martinaville Wetzel Couuty Wie Menger

Market Report Amid Wheat Prices and Sluggish Hog Trade

Latest quotations show mixed signals with wheat strong and hogs showing limited demand. Prices for corn and barley stay firm at modest gains while livestock futures reflect cautious demand. traders weigh supply, weather, and seasonal shifts in the grain and livestock markets.

Trains Collide Near Davis Station In Fatal Wreck

In a crash between Chicago Alton and St Paul lines near Davis station seven lives are reported lost. The collision left two deep cuts with thirty five cars piled and burning. Fireman from Cragin was killed, brakeman from Blyin fatally injured, and Engineer Daley of Chicago injured. Tramps are believed to be buried in debris. Financial losses are described as great.

Rockford Chicago Alitwauken & St. Paul Puelineton & Qutury Davis Hous PY Mor Cragin Fred Baly Blyin Daley

The New Wagians Conservatory of Music in Boston

The New Wagians Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, led by Curnale Instruction, serves over 10000 pupils since ASht. It offers modern language and theory departments with skilled instructors, emphasizes planet Yorta tuning, and boasts low charges. Prospectus mentions free on application and a 40 dollar fee for patent reissuance.

Wagians Conservatory Ofnuasic Boston Maas

Free Homes Offer for Immigrants Opens Northern Lands

Nearly 2,000,000 acres of first class government lands in Northern Arkansas are opened for settlement. Send 30 cents and ask Immigration Agent M. Powell in Harrison to receive full information, via a display ad elsewhere in this paper.

Innis Arkmen M. Powell Tarrison Arkansas

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