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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1899

Page

6

Destructive Cyclone Obliterates Meath Area Killing Woman

A cyclone two miles north of Ainsworth Nebraska destroyed farms and crops and killed one woman. Houses barns fences and bridges were torn to kindling while stock perished. Rev T W De Long and family survived in a cellar. Farmhouses of George Brown and W H Warring were leveled.

Ainsworth Neb John Strohm William Lockiniliax Rev. T. Wi. de Long Tormalio Itiev. DeLong George Brown W. H. Warring

Shamrock to race Britannia off The Needles

London July 7 report says Lipton and Kyte return from a cruise aboard Sir Thomas' yacht and decide Shamrock must have a trial race with Britannia before sailing to America. The Daily Mail notes the contest may occur end of week or early next, off The Needles, to showcase the new boat's spars and sails.

Lipton Britannia London Sham Voc Sit Showns Lipton Mr. Kyte Southampton Sir Thomas Shamrock America

Died of Yellow Fever in Santiago

Surgeon Clendenin died at Santiago Cuba of yellow fever while serving in the army. A native of Minnesota he joined as assistant surgeon in 1860 and rose to captain in 1861. He later became brigade surgeon with major rank and headed the army hospital at Santiago.

Clendennin Santiago Washington Reut Ling Cuba Clendenin Minos Army 2S Volutheer

Shot at the Amber in Afghanistan Plotter Fleeing

St Petersburg dispatch reports from Cabal Afghanistan that a renegade fired at the ameer but hit a general in the shoulder. The ameer’s brother Ishak Khan allegedly tried to bribe a cook to poison the ruler. upon discovery, Ishak fled into Russia.

Afghanistan Hitler London St. Petersburg The Globe Cabal Rennin Wileo Omee Ishak Khan Ishak Asia

Addition to the Dreytag Victim List in Paris

The Dreytag case reported by Figaro adds another victim in Paris on July 7. M. Bertilon loses his head of anthropometrical department post after municipal council discussion. Andre Lefebre questions the police plan on Bertilon’s appearance as an expert in land writing. Lepine pleads for past service, but the majority replaces him, ending Bertilon’s tenure.

Paris Dreytag Figaro M. Bertilon Andre Lefebre M. Bertillon M. Lepine

Three Killed in Explosion on Clinch Valley Division

On July 7 in Bluefield West Virginia an explosion on the Clinch Valley division of the Norfour & Weatera line killed three workers. Engineers J. D. aievol gan Hiremae B. W. Albert and Brae guan Oscar qT. Owens were fatally injured in the blast.

Bluefield W. Va Clinch Valley Norfour & Weatera Atip Yop An Eiginé J. D. Aievolgan Hiremae B. W. Albert Braeguan Oscar Qt. Owens

General Wood Sails to Reopen Santiago Post

General Leonard A. Wood, U S A military governor at Santiago, sailed on the Admiral Dewey for his post last evening. He is anxious to return to Santiago and resume his duties.

Wood Returna Santino Boston Leonard A. Wood Bantiago Admiral Dewey Antiago

Thirteenth Minnesota to Return Home from Philippines

Adjutant General Cavin Mixon notified Gov Lind that the Thirteenth Minnesota will be the next regiment to return from the Philippines. Telegram from Gen Corbin confirms Manila departure around July 20 or 21, pleasing anxious fathers and mothers of soldiers.

Adjt Cavin Mixon St. Paul Lind Corbin Filippines Phirteenth Minnesota Philippines Manila

Pitched tents at Lakeview Camp for Maird regiment outing

The Third Regiment Massachusetts National Guard, about 40 men strong, was conveyed by special train yesterday afternoon to Camp Lakeview for a ten day outing. Officers and nine companies accompanied the party. The encampment marks a marked decline from the regiment’s strength two years ago.

Lakeview Reginn Lake Qlty Mim Maird Regiment Camp Lakeview

Indians Celebrate Fourth at Ponsford on White Earth Reserve

The July Fourth celebration at Ponsford, under Modern Woodmen auspices, featured horse and bicycle races and other events. About 1,500 attendees, two-thirds Chippewa, heard Prof Curtis of Pine Point Indian School present a program. The Indians held their own dance.

Park Rapids Mimi Ponsford Te White Earth Reservation Curtis Pine Point Indianachoola

Inquest Finds Accidental Shooting Near Deer Park

Dr P N Hotardt arrived in Hudson Wis on July 1 to notify Judge Alex Ross and Sheriff Greene that Gust Kransy killed Dust a head in an incident. The officers investigated and ruled the shooting accidental as Kransy aimed to shoot a cat but the revolver discharged early. Dust was an old man well known in Deer Park.

Hudson Wis P. N. Hotardt Deer Fark Alex’ Ross Greene Wimaim Nse Gust. Kraney T Hese Kransy Eccased Deer Park

Large Gold Strike Report From Dawson Claim

From Skaguay dispatches comes word of a large gold strike near Dawson. Professor Lippy of Oberon and Kinsman Ohio is said to control the claim, with two and a half tons of gold in the cabin. He reportedly refused a million dollars for the claim last year.

Warren Ohio I Skaguay Dawson Lippy Oberon and Kinsman Oho Tippy Ile

Two Drown at Oakland Beach In New York

New York July 7 Mrs M W Simmons and her grandson Henry Hartlett both of New York were drowned in the sound at Oakland beach Mrs Simmons widow of the late John W Simmons formerly president of the University of Dakota.

New York M. W. Simmons Henry Hartlett Oakland Beach

Catholic bishops plan fourth plenary council in U S

Ponary Council Marshall Mich July 7 Key Ur P A Bart asserts that a fourth plenary council of the Catholic bishops of the United States will be held in the country in about two years in the presence of several clergymen.

Marshall Mich Key P. A. Bart Ecnanondat United States

Fire damages stock at Platky's department store

Grand Forks North Dakota July 7 Fire caused by issue paper trimming into a gas jet started in Platky's department store The fire was extinguished but the stock was badly damaged and insured against loss

Grand Forks N. D Suly Ussue Platky

Aeronaut Ward Falls 150 Feet At Lakeview Run

Sioux City aeronaut Whille W. Ward tumbled 150 feet during a Lakeview ascension when his parachute entangled. He survived the fall, with late reports noting he remained alive.

Sioux City Low W. A. Ward Lakeview Town

Fire destroys large mill in La Crosse Wisconsin

A large mill owned by Hiram Goddara burned July 7 in La Crosse. Logs valued about 10,000 were lost and insurance stood at 7,000. The blaze started in the better Youom and the plant lay beyond reach of the city water works.

la Cross la Crosse Wis Larie Aay Hiram Goddara City Water Works

Death by Own Action Shocks Pleasant Valley Farmer

Jacob Koller, a prominent farmer and longtime resident of Pleasant Valley, died by his own hand in West Thulon on July 7. He shot himself in the mouth with a riff. No reason can be assigned for the act.

West Thulon Jacob Koller Pleasant Valley

Elevator to be built at Osceola warehouse

The Northern Supply company plans an elevator at the Osceola Wisconsin warehouse on July 7. The new structure will greatly facilitate grain handling, which has previously been done by hand.

Osecola Osceola Wis Northern Supply Company

Independence Day Fatality in Winona Minn

Winona Minnesota July 7 Auen Stolpa died after being fatally burned the fourth when a firecracker set her clothes on fire and burned most of the skin on her belly authorities reported the incident as a tragic accident with the firecracker causing the clothes to ignite and be consumed.

Winona Minn Auun Stolpa

Extensions in Manitoba Progress on NP Extensions

Winnipeg July 7 President Melien of the Northern Pacific held two talks with Premier Greenway. Both report negotiations moving forward for extensions in Manitoba as part of the railway expansion plans.

N. PB Manitoba Winnipeg Melien Northern Pacific Greenway

Street Fair Formed at Sleepy Eye Mass Meeting

Citizens gathered at a mass meeting in Sleepy Eye to form a free street fair association and schedule a street fair event on a forthcoming date. The organizers planned community involvement and local participation to promote the fair.

Sleepy Eye Bleepyye Mina

Not enough readable facts to determine a clean headline

A fragmentary report describes a shooting in which a man killed his sister in law and wounded another man before fleeing by lake. The available text is unclear on identities, location specifics, dates, and outcomes.

Parkersburg man charged with killing mother in law

Zane Ferguson of Wilbur county is accused of fatally shooting his mother-in-law, Mrs. K A Davis, over domestic matters. A violent crime investigation follows as authorities report the assault occurred at or near the residence in July.

Parkersburg Zane Ferguson Wilbur Yter County K. A. Davis

Dreyfus Visits Prison as Rennes Remains Calm

In Rennes the public mood stays indifferent to Dreyfus presence with few witnesses to counsel visits. Matthieu Dreyfus sees his brother, describing him as aged yet mentally keen, buoyed by hope of justice and aided by supporters exposing “extraordinary machinations” of enemies.

Dreyfan Rennes Tennes Dreyfus Counsel Mmne Matthieu Dreyfus Matthieu Col Piequart

Native Chiiets SiaKh M1ands Apia Samoa Peace Concluded

Mataafan chiefs met on the US transport Badger with the international commissioners and shook hands to seal peace. A meeting is set for Maletonanu and Mataata with the commissioners, securing unity among cliques and followers. Government remains under three consuls awaiting powers’ action.

Apia Samoa Auckland N. Z United States Badger Maletonanu Mataata Pence

Optional Arbitration Agreed By Delegates At Peace Conference

The arbitration committee debated optional versus compulsory arbitration. The German delegate said he had instructions not to accept compulsory arbitration. Russia struck out rule No 1 and replaced it with a provision making arbitration optional unless powers agree. All delegates agreed, though M Bourgeoise of France called it a compromise.

Theague Arbitration Committee M. Bourgeoise

Spain Retains Commercial Rights in Peace Treaty

Spain's senate resumed debate on the peace treaty with the United States in Madrid. Senor Eilox announced Spain would enjoy the same commercial rights in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines as the United States. The chamber ratified the treaty and adjourned.

Madrid Kingdom of Spain United States Senor Eilox Spanish Peace Commission Baris Spain Cuba Porte Ilea Philippines Senate

Funston Pleads For Thom Meo Urges Kanana Regiment Return

Topeka Kansas July 0 Brig Gen Furston writes to the governor and state officials urging intervention with the president to bring the Kansas regiment home at once. He argues Kansas soldiers in the Philippines have done their full duty and requests action through Copelka to expedite their return.

Meo Topeka Kan

Appointment of British consul at Apia replaces Maxse

In the House of Commons the parliamentary secretary of the foreign office announced that Alyn Hunter, chief police magistrate of the West Highlands, had been appointed British consul at Apia during E. B. Maxse’s absence. He will exercise the same functions as Maxse, but does not supersede him.

Briitah Connal N Annie London House of Commons Foreign Office William St. John Brodrick Alyn Hunter WIE Dalands Apia E. B. &. Maxse Maxse

Grand Reception at U S Embassy in Paris

The United States embassy in Paris hosted a grand reception yesterday afternoon with flowers and tropical plants. Nearly the entire American colony attended. At the American chamber of commerce banquet at the Grand Hotel, former President Harrison was guest of honor and gave a speech.

Marvixon Wan Paris United States Wileh Wage American Chamber of Commerce Grand Hotel Harrison

Pardon Granted for Second Degree Murder Convict

William Pl. Hott, serving life for second degree murder, was pardoned from the Ohio penitentiary by Governor Bushnell. The decision came as a great surprise in Columbus on July 6.

Columbus Oho William Pl. Hott Ohio Penitentiary Guv. Bushnell Plcott

Charred Remains Found in Chicago Ruins

The charred remains of Mrs. Jesse Doyle were unearthed from the ruins of the Western Paper Stock Company building in Chicago. Her husband identified the remains.

Chicago Jesse Doyle Western Paper Stock Company Build.ing

Terrible Disaster Flood Reports From Brazos Valley

Floods along the Brazos river near Dewey and Brookshire wash away the village of Dewey, drownings feared, and bridges and tracks destroyed. Houston appeals for help as relief trains move out. Telecommunication cut, several towns report deaths with totals around sixty so far, many still unaccounted amid rising waters.

Vox Calvert Brazos Valley Missouri & Texas Railroad Dewey's Station Brazos River Senley Dewey Lagrange Brookshire Houston Brashear Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad Lowry Postal Telegraph Company Sealey Dallas Kansas &Texas Hotston Waller County Brie Robertson County

Fourteen Lives Lost In Robertson County Floods Clarified

Galveston News dispatch from Calvert corrects earlier total from thirty five to fourteen deaths in Robertson county. Only one victim was white. Flood damages affect railroad traffic, crops, and cattle. four drownings reported outside Robertson county in Texas. Traffic to resume on rails soon.

Galveston Tex Calvert Galveston News Robertson County Texas

Deaths Along the Biazos Flood Toll Seen At Thirty

Austin July 6 reports from central and western Texas say seven days of rain have flooded large areas from Nueces County northward. It is feared the death toll from the floods will reach about thirty, with many missing and the final count uncertain.

Leaat Austin Tex Texas Nueees County

Forty-Four Kijlen Berlin Explosion Reported

A post event report states a dynamic cartridge exploded during the excavation of a tunnel line. Forty four persons were killed and twenty wounded. The incident occurred at the site in Berlin with casualties attributed to the blast.

Kijlen Berlin Ofessa

Stoned by crowds in Madrid and Valencia clashes

Fragmentary report describes mobs stoning stores whose owners refused to close in Madrid. It also notes a cavalry event at Valencia where a Wrenelman attempting to raise a Preneii flag injured a window.

Nan Moh Madrid Tily O Alenui Valencia

Memphis Paper Fire Wrecks Gayoso Block and Kills Bystander

A major blaze in Memphis destroyed the Gayoso hotel and the Memphis Paper Company, injuring ex Chief Cleary and Assistant Fire Chief James Ryan while causing extensive property losses estimated near 460000. The Blumenthal liquor plant, Blumenthal Heilbronner, American Biscuit, and Standard Oil offices suffered destruction as flames spread across dry, inflammable buildings. An unknown Black man was crushed to death and a guest was carried from rubble. rescue efforts were hampered by the fire and holiday absences. Insurance coverage is reported as adequate but precise loss figures remain unavailable.

Memphis Lenn Memphis Paper Company Gayoso Cleary James Ryan American Biscuit Company Standard Oil Company Difcult

Mexico's Finances Formal Contract Signed for Debt Refit

New York July 6. A formal contract is signed by J B Morgan Co and J S Morgan Co with S Bielehveder of Deutsche Bank and Morgan Co of London to convert Mexico's foreign debt. Debt will be issued as new bonds at 6 percent, in sterling or dollars at 4.85 exchange, payable in US gold. Bonds secured by customs dues pledge.

Vetter Shane New York J. B. Morgan & Co S. Bielehveder Deutsche Bank Germany J. 8. Morgan & Co London Republic of Mexico America United States

Porter Offered War Secretary Post to McKinley

Detroit dispatch reports a Paris letter from an American leader stating General Horace Porter, ambassador to France, has been offered the secretary of war portfolio by President McKinley. The notice notes the potential appointment as a private letter from Paris to a friend in New York.

Porter New York Detroit Paris Horace Porter France McKinley

Man Shot While Trying to Break Cabin Near Chestou

Bozeman Montana reports a man named W. F. Rhodes of Sparta Wisconsin was shot and killed while attempting to break into a cabin near Chestou. A spring gun was set for thieves and it is believed the tragedy occurred while he pried open a shutter to shelter himself. Checks payable to W. Ithodes of Sparta were found on his person.

Bozeman Mont W. F. Rhodes Sparta Wis Chestou W. I. Ithodes

Firework Display Accident Shocks July 6 Gathering

About 12,000 people gathered in Prenture Wireworks THaplay Ypsilarti Michigan for a fireworks show when a spark ignited near the crowd. Rockets exploded sending many fleeing in a chaotic crash. Dozens suffered burns and injuries as responders battled the scene.

Prenture Wireworks Ypsilarti Mieh

Omaha July Go Remilve to the Rockefellers Plan

A report notes an agent of Rockefeller Interests visited Omaha with plans to buy the Omaha atomic? railway to merge with Sioux City Kansas City and the twin Cities. Secretary Goodrich of the Omaha system said he had not been informed of the plan.

Omaha Rockefeller Ouiha Missouri Valley Sioux City Kansas City Twin Cities Goodrich

Left councillor drives clash over electoral reform

At yesterday's provincial council meeting in Antwerp a Left councillor urged rejecting the new electoral act. The remark was met with a public outburst in the galleries.

Oquibturat Antwerp DLA Tughtint

Coursing Match Prevented by Los Angeles Mayor

Los Angeles on July 6 reports Mayor Haton leading a squad of twenty poster men to prevent advertised Fourth of July coursing matches. The manager protested and promised to discontinue pool selling but the mayor remained determined.

Los Angeles Cal Haton

Strike Talk Dims as Yards Leaders Plan Summer Organizing

In Chicago on July 6 a plan for an immediate general strike at the stock yards fades as leaders shift to summer organizing. They say by fall they expect to back up their demands with strengthened forces and readiness.

Chicago Stoclk Yards

Wrinca's Great Celebration in San Francisco

San Francisco marked a grand antiiond anniversary with a lengthy parade and 1,500 United States troops in line. Col. Dows, late colonel of the ninety-ninth town volunteers, was accidentally shot and wounded by his brother in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. the wound is not fatal.

Wrinca San Francisco United States Dows Ciuilar Rapids Towa Will Fam G. Lions Lenty-Ninth Town

A Discouraged Outlook on Peace and Disarmament

A Chicago Times-T Herald excerpt questions whether universal peace is possible and whether nations will ever disarm, noting a cynical view that war may end by human couples marrying rather than global accord. The dialogue contrasts political hope with personal perpetuation of conflict.

Chicago Times-T Herald

Fence In the Philippinan Stomach Battle Profits?

A quirky, fragmented clipping extols Hostetterst Stomach Bitters to subdue stomach rebellion and cure constipation indigestion and dyspepsia. It mentions a private Revenue Stamp and includes a partisan Berlin citizen exchange and a Washington Star jab at Great Britain.

Philippinan Philippine Dom Pau Berlin Great Britain Elyiliaing Washington Star

Allen's Moot Hase Foot Powder Ad

Do Your Feet Acho and Burnt Shake Into your shoes, Allen's Moot Hase powder for the feet relieves tightness and itching. For swollen hot and sweaty feet, available at druggists and shoe stores. Sample sent MRHD. Address Allen 8 Olmatod LeRoy N.

Allen Allen 8 Olmatod LeRoy

How They Managed It and The Fold Cure

A Chicago Times Herald quotation recounts convincing a husband to seek treatment for drinking. The woman notes the husband had claimed he could quit anytime, but they persuaded him to take something to motivate sobriety, reflecting on approaches to addiction management.

Chicago ‘Times-Herald

Binder Twine History Summary Origin and Deering Co.

The single strand binder twine, now widely used, originated with William Deering of the Deering Harvester Co in Chicago. The idea enabled the modern twine binder and made Deering Harvester the world’s largest producer of binder twine.

William Deering Deering Harvester Co Chicago Deering Harvester Company Tnomuradtapen

Suck Grief Overheard In Commercial Road Joke

A fragment from London Fun humor notes a sparsely readable street exchange about illness and near death. The line “I Wd kicked the bucket when I was took bad last month” frames a quip about tough times and grog abstinence, featuring Jim in a playful exchange.

Commercial Road Jim London

Unclear passage prompts strange dialogue teased by star

Fragmentary OCR snippet shows quoted dialogue about cannibalism and a Pacific Island betle. The text references a Washington Star quotation and a fashion note about cleanliness and bodily suffering. The readable pieces are too fragmentary to identify a concrete news event or report.

Cured Nerve Pain Ad Offers Free Trial Bottle

An advertisement for Dr. Kitne’s Great Nerve Heatare promises permanent cure and relief from nervous issues. It claims a free two dollar trial bottle and lists Kittne Ltd at 991 Arch Street, Philadelphia, as the contact.

Aia Kitne Kittne, Ltd Philadelphia Pas

Wall's Catarrh Caro Iso constitution score Prive 750

Wall's Catarrh Caro Iso constitution score Prive 750. More Than Be Expected, Scribbler last story accepted on Tast, Tast possible Yea he went home last night with an awful yarn and his wife believed it. Philadelphia Bulletin.

Wall Prive Philadelphia Bulletin

Scholar ly Adynanced Sdeeze authoress noted in quips

In a curious exchange the background hints at Mrs Adynanced Sdeeze as a growing scholar and profound writer. A Brooklyn Lite joke recalls her three years ago being agreeable while others praise her advancement. A Chester Florida sentiment and a Philadelphia Bulletin quip touch on marriage lines and social wit.

Dound tn Be Goon by Brown at the New Eatery

The Obla State Journal notes the new Brown restaurant with praise for meals and service. A playful aside suggests even the proprietor dines there, and the piece references Mrs Winktow and Byron in a light domestic vignette.

Proprietoy Obla State Journal

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