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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1896

Page

6

Yale and Leander Race At Henley Grand Challenge

Yale 18 defeated by rowers including Leander and Trinity in the Grand Challenge Cup trials at Henley. Leander beat Yale by several lengths in the diamond sculls, while new College and Trinity clashed in the eight. Yale captain Bob Cook conceded the crew could not match this year’s material as tensions and fatigue marked a grueling day of racing.

R. K. Beaumont Burton Rowing Club Frank Beddlington Medway Vivian Nickails London Rowing Club Sidney Swahn Oambridge University Boat Club Anish Trevilous Poh Cook Bucks Berks Leander Yale Leandler Sone Rupert Guiness Leatder Club H. Ol. Blackstaff Vesta Rowley Club Eton Jesus College, Oxford W. M. McDowell Delanie Boat Club Chicago FP. A. Guiness Yate Rogers Col. Weallan Henley Regatta Yale Boat House Mr. Cool Cook Langford Treadway Guy Wickalls Capt Roadway

Cholera claims soldiers and civilians in Egypt report

In Chiro seven seventeen cages and five deaths from cholera among Egyptian soldiers yesterday. Four British soldiers died here. Civilians reported fresh cases and three deaths. At Alexandria ten cases and five deaths.

Egypt Chiro Alexandria

Welcome for Tandon Arouses Boston Artilery Guests

A battalion of artillerymen from Boston arrived to a cheering public. Bands played English and American airs as crowds lined the station path to the armory. A banquet followed with many expressions of friendship and goodwill.

Tandon Boston

Noted Pension Forger Captured in Amsterdam Case

John Walghing, an alleged pension forger, was arrested yesterday in Greve land Ohio after detectives tracked him across 10,000 miles. A lawyer, Walghing resided 1679 to 1808, led a pension office in the city and in Schenectady and Albany, and twice served as justice of the peace. He has previously been sent to state prison for perjury and was active in local politics there.

Amsterdam N. X John Walghing Greveland Ohio Schenestady Albany Stemn

Nomination Notification for Hobart at Paterson Visit

The Republican committee notified Hon. Garret A. Hobart of his nomination for vice president at his Paterson home after a celebratory arrival from Jersey City. Hobart spoke on monetary policy, praising gold standard, protectionism, and full employment under a tariff that favors American workers and business stability.

Hobart Paterson N. Jy St. Louis Garret A. Hobart United States Jersey City Cartlages Lage Bunting Hobart House Charles W. Kalibanks America

Market Reports from Chicago and Midwest Grain and Livestock

Market notes show grain futures and live stock prices across Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee and South St. Paul. Wheat corn oats and rye quoted with July September and December pending. hogs and cattle price ranges and supply conditions described with limited detail. Strong activity noted in hogs and steady to firm cattle tone amid varied regional quotes.

Chicago Tuly Lord—Tuly Albs Minneapolis Northern Sic Milwaukee South St. Paul

Plummer's force repels Matabele in Bulawayo clash

In Bulawayo on Sunday Plummer's column repulsed a Matabele force after several bouts of fighting. The Matabele suffered about 100 killed while British casualties were twenty-three killed and wounded.

Bulawayo

Tragic Wake on Cavalry Branch Tracks Claims Two Teens

On the Cavalley branch of the Great Northern near Grind Tovis, Amy AVMEI Long, 17, and Jennie Bechtel, 16, of Cavalier were struck by a moving train while picking wild berries. Long died instantly, Bechtel survived with injuries. The incident occurred as both girls dozed on the track. the engineer could not stop in time.

Grind Tovis N. D Canton Cavalley Great Northern Amy Avmei Long Jennie Bechtel Cavalier Bechtel

Mysterious Storm Disrupts Willington Exercise and Communications

A heavy storm caused a tent to tear down in Willington, blowing out power and telegraph lines. Rescue crews and tractors saved parts of the aid station as thousands gathered for a weather drill and prayer service led by local organizations.

Willington Wislington Tel Wilston Holt Woabington Amelie Pierilont Gy Harroughy Austin

Irregularities at Savings Bank Society Prompt Audit

The Savings Bank society faced alarm as deposit books were found ending in confusion and irregularities surfaced after the death of Andrew Nelson. President Bervistyyd stated the society had been well run since its 1882 incorporation, but a special committee and expert accountant are now examining accounts and missing postings to determine any wrongdoing or losses.

Savings Bank Society Cor Tainteen Yenta Thera Eecon Eem Stockhold Bervistyyd Sociery Andrew N. Nelxan Nelson Anaking Co Ite Bordaford Autor

Oxford and Cambridge university rowing challenges summarized

The fractured report describes multiple rowing contests among Oxford and Cambridge colleges. It mentions Leander, Magdalene, New College, and others competing for various cups with teams like London crews noted, amid heat and final stages of the grand challenge cups. Names and places appear inconsistently due to OCR errors, yet the core showdowns involve university boats in intercollegiate events.

Maunes Hentey Dip Trinky College Oxford London Leander Timmes Lestie Cadi College Ormridge Magdalene Collage Chillenge Gopilla Onlekabla Pire Ove

Notable Chieneter Ragstiel Tends to Capt Jol Stewart

The report recalls Capt Jol Stewart and Ragstiel of WK. Lytle records a strong performance by an elite crew from North Wilson 11. Mael, born to Beeluil in WL, served by the Magiah navy in early times and became among the first lake wrecks near Chintethy. He joined the Tweenly-Sixth Mieklean during the rebellion and later was noted in the newspapers as a barber and prominent resident in this section.

Jol Stewart Lytle North Wilson Mael Beeluil Fa Magiah Navy Diya Kfo Chintethy Lake Superior Ings Fersel

Horse Drops Dead Near Grant Street Furniture Cart

A horse attached to a furniture wagon on Grant Street between Meallet Avenue and Wing Pies collapsed and died. The animal reared and then fell, owner and bystanders watched as it suffered a likely heart failure. the cart continued briefly before stopping.

Wong Grant Street Meallet Avenue Wing Pies Nile Tower Ong Tonk Degur

Pensacola Braces as Severe Storm Hits Mobile Area

A violent storm battered Pensacola and nearby Mobile yesterday sending debris and cutting wires. Winds reached high speeds from the northeast, then shifted northwest, with the center passing near Pensacola. Communications are down except for one telegraph line. local authorities report widespread damage and urgency.

Mobile Ain Dalen van Hark Svea Norweghur Derk Johan Ludvig Sere Lowe Pensavela Xeyverd Chen Pensacola iMoniaton Pensacola & Atlantic Wa Ees

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Event

Fragmentary text mentions names and a site, with references to a list, an elevator, and figures like 177 dollars. Details are garbled and names appear misspelled, making it difficult to identify a clear event, date, or outcome for a concise report.

Chaleen in Essent Cairo Due DR There Were B72 Pew Casta

A fragment reports events in Cairo with references to Essent and Egypt today noting counts and dates. It mentions B72 pew casta of elulorati and a date May be 27 leas, but details are unclear.

Cairo Egypt

Indign Regret Letter From Cleveland Read At Tammany Event

An 1876 style dispatch reports President Cleveland’s letter of regret for not attending Tammany society’s July Fourth celebration. He warns against abandoning financial safeguards and criticizes free coinage, urging the party to heed fiscal prudence amid independence tributes. The message accentuates national health, public credit, and cautious policy.

Occanian Dinoian Trinidad New York Tammany Tammany Society

Wisconsin Wins Oared Race at Lake Minnetonka

Wisconsin defeated Minnesota Boat Club by a quarter boat length in a two mile race at Lake Minnetonka on July 7. A steam launch wash and a misfire from a firecracker near the finish affected the Minnesotas, who surged late but could not overtake the winners.

Minnesota Minnetonka Wisconsin Tima Lafayette Lake Minnetonka Minnesota Boat Club Mabel Lane Bolland Tis Putvieger

Patenia Inayed Patent List From Northwestern Inventors

Last week Northwestern inventors received patents including grain drill by William Banworth and Zell D Allen. car mover by Henry A Baxter of Seattle. windmill by Drederick J Barracker of St Paul. bow facing oat by Elisha B Cleaveland Waosh. saw set by Andrew H Groden and T Christen gen Minneapolis. street ear fender by Anton Skxnoblauch Minneapolis. rotary engine by Peter A Larson Ide Minnesota. air compressor by Frank W Merritt Duluth. hats caps trademark by Washburn Crosby Co Minneapolis. trademark wheat flour by T D Merwin. patent lawyer T Merwin at Pioneer Press Building St Paul.

Minneapolis

Insurgent Leaders Sentenced to Death in Mantanzas

The Secret band, separated from Cuban forces, encamped near Altonto Doce in Mantanzas province carrying many wounded. Insurgent leaders Tapanes Pacino Joseph Jesus and Roderiguez have been imprisoned in Lagoa jail and sentenced to death.

Havana Band of Sacret Altonto Doce Mantanzas Tapanes Pacino Joseph Jesus Roderiguez Lagoa

Heviey Regatta Quiet Day at Senley on the Thanes

A quiet day at the Heviey Regatta near Senley on the Thanes sees crews rest and await the tide. Yale and other university oarsmen paused for a complete rest as weary hopes lingered for favorable conditions.

Heviey Regatta Senley-on-the-Thanes Yale

Tramp Dies After Freight Collision Near Eau Claire

A tramp named Albert Smalley, who said he lived in Hayward Wisconsin, was struck by a freight train near Eau Claire last night and died at midnight. The incident details are incomplete in the report.

Eau Claire Wisaly Omaha Albert Smalley Hayward

Spaniards Condemn U.S. Cuba Policy as Treacherous

A Madrid dispatch reports Generals Calleja and Pando harshly condemn the United States for its actions in protecting Cuban rebels. Calleja calls U S conduct treacherous and bitter opposition is voiced by Pando as well.

Ace Sure Tandon Madrid Calleja Pando United States

Henry M. Stantey Maintains Stable Health in Tl London

Explorer Henry M. Stantey, after a period of weakness, has not suffered any alarming relapse and remains in a hopeful condition in London.

Stantey London Henry M. Stantey

Riot at Minneapolis track meet ends in chaos

Spectators mobbed the track after the management tried to run a race without Dottie Mariiaworth who was ill. A crowd of about 2,000 surged onto the field, tearing the track and fence, overturning the box office, and prompting police to arrest three men. The box office issued delayed checks to calm the crowd for tonight's final heat. Several attendants were injured but none seriously.

Ladlon’ Heyd Inneapolis Jan Puelons Minneagiotis Daly Mielantes Norntanna Tevelk Dottie Mariiaworth Dottle Tink Tack Ile Anderson Dottie Brittol

Attempted murder suicide bid in Wisconsin marriage

Mrs. Irani A. Cady tried to shoot her husband lawyer Mr. Cady and his stenographer in Marshield Wis. She aimed to kill but he wrestled the revolver. she then took laudanum. A doctor saved her life. she remains ill. The Cadys have an eight year old son.

Marshield Wis Irani A. Cady Cady Hin Williams Mrs. Gady

Prison Break at Larke jail by Dalton gang survivors

Late last night fourteen of fifty nine inmates overpowered guards at the United States jail in Larke Guthrie Oklo Tay resulting in a jail escape. Principal actors were Doolin and Dyna mite Dick along with listed desperadoes Charles Montgomery Jim Black Walt McClain Bill Chittenden Ed Lawrence George Lane Nid Phillips Henry Livin Bill Jones G O Nix Lee Killam William Beek.

Larke Guthrie Oklo Tay Unites States bin Doolin Dynamite Dick Dalton Gang Ile Ingalt el Doolin Charles Montgomery Jim Black Walt McClain Bill Chittenden Ed Lawrences George Lane Nid Phillips Henry Livin Bill Jones G. O. Nix Lee Killam William Beek

Seattle quarrel ends in fatal stabing and injuries

Aled Deennke of 2 Woman Seattle on July 8 quarreled with Frank Fes seler and Ereck Johnson over Annie Hunter leading to Fesseler being fatally stabbed. The woman living with Fesseler was wounded. Fesseler had a wife and children. Johnson is said to have killed a man near Great Falls Montana years ago.

Aled Deennke Seattle Wash Frank Fesseler Ereck Johnson Annie Hunter Fesseler Tesgeler Johnson Hs Asaikint Great Falls Mout

Keeley Law Constitutional Upheld in Milwaukee Court

In Milwaukee circuit court Judge Johnson upheld the Keeley Law as constitutional and dismissed the county demurrer to suits by several institutions seeking recovery for county ordered treatment. Notice of appeal to the supreme court will be filed immediately, placing the case on the next calendar.

Keeley Law Constitutional Milwaukee Circuit Court Johnson Keeley Law Supreme Court

Hoosier Hlopement Arrests Stirs Local City

Miss Effle Culver fifteen daughter of Dr D M Culver of Indianapolis and Collin Campbell thirty four married man eloped from this city twelve days ago and have been living here were arrested last night in St Louis on July 8 after a Hoosier style elopement involving a Plight of marriage and flight.

St. Louis Effle Culver D. M. Culver Indianapolis Collin Campbell Spines

Catholic official circles confirm papal delegate appointment

Remy reports that St Boorventure College received a dispatch confirming Rt Rev Diodrmede Faldonia to be American papal delegate replacing Mgr Satotlh Tividgen Washed Away. In Wheeling West Virginia July 5 traffic on Baltimore Ohio and Ohio River railroads nearly suspended as bridges between here Parkeraborg and Grafton were washed out.

Remy. Ruffalo St. Boorventure College Rone Diormede Faldonia Mgr. Satotlh Wheeling W. Va Tuly S Baltimore & Ohio Here Parkeraborg Grafton

Temperance Sons Convene in National Meeting

The fifty-second national convention of the Sons of Temperance of North America began here today at National Hall. The event featured dignitaries and a decor featuring American and English flags.

Sons of ‘Temperan Washington Sons of Temperance of North Americr

Prutt Company Farm Auction in New York Declares Assignment

A West Virginia corporation Prutt Company Farm announces an assignment to Victor K. Mae Elhaney Jr. The company was incorporated in 1594.

Drowned Man and Fatal Train Killed in Idaho Incident

A French immigrant Frank Bell, seventy, was killed by a Northern Pacific train between here and Mullane while intoxicated. In Minnesota, Frank Smith of Ortonville drowned yesterday in Horseshoe Lake five miles from town. body not recovered.

Huracahoe Eake Ortonville Minn Frank Smith Lorseshoe Lake Tere Walkiee Idaho Frank Bell Here Mullane

Earthquake Shocks Reported in Cyprus by Istind Suroica

Sorlesa of Earthquanken Genoa reports that Suroica Istind of Cyprus has been sid ering from earthquake shocks since July. The arrival of talla is noted in the update from July 8.

Sorlesa Earthquanken Genoa Stommer Talla Suroica Istind Cyprus Uly i

Li Hung Guang Leaves Gold and Jewels on Route

A fragmented report notes Li Hung Guang leaving lavish gifts of gold and jewels at various stopping points along a route. The text suggests regret that Li cannot spend more money in the United States during his journey.

Li Hung Guang United States Poe

Syrup of Migs Proclaimed Best Family Remedy

An old-time advertisement extols Syrup of Migs as a pleasant laxative for costive or bilious parents and the family’s best remedy. A stray dialogue from the Indianapolis Journal asks if a man plans to marry an American, with playful exchange about the fiancée’s name.

Grace Ndianapolis Journal

Insurance policy offers cash value and privileges

Aelita Wantad of New York issues policies with guaranteed cash value and annual privileges. A local agent will offer territory and control, with references required and contact via Fred F. Loomis, 3060 Pioneer Press Building, St. Paul. Also notes The American Spelling Hook by Noah Webster and a 1845 cure recommendation. A Thames War capture in London in June 1058 described.

Aelita Wantad New York Uno Ener Feile Fred FB. Loomis Pioneer Press St. Paul

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