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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1897

Page

6

Congress Debates Tariff Conferees and Cuba Policy

The House and Senate held a day of debates on tariff conference reports and Cuban policy. McMillin urged action to relieve bankruptcy rules and support Cuba while Bailey argued for time for debate and criticized Senate delays. The day featured eulogies for Judge Holman and a Pueblo New Mexico report on dances affecting teachers.

Washington Chattmin Dingley Payne New York Walted Pennsylvania Hop ‘Kins Timeis Grosvenor Ohio Bailey Me Ain McMilin Daigell McMillin House Cuba Swanson Senate Dalzell Dehaie Lewis Ife Holman

Senate House Deadlock Delays Actions On Deficiency Bill

In Washington on July 15, the Senate and House faced a prolonged deadlock over resolutions tied to the Union Pacific railway and a general deficiency bill. Roll calls and parliamentary moves stretched from noon to 6 pm with no final vote, while a later decision allowed a sculptor to build a studio near the Sherman statue site. The House adjourned at 12:30 pm after efforts to consider a temporary Sherman studio resolution.

Washington Tay Senate Harta Kansas Union Pacificallway Morris Wil Pentlig Sherman House Efrenderson of Lown Gen. Sherman Nis Cannon Hepburn Lowa Phite Messrs Oniiou Norroway Sayers Minnesota Mississippi Aitken Mina

Grain and Livestock Prices Across Chicago and Minnesota Markets

Chicago July 14 reports Wheat No 2 red 7 21 2d and No 4 red 70d amid mixed quotes. Hogs range 3.20 to 4.40 per cwt. cattle and sheep pricing listed for cows, heifers, stockers, and natives. Minneapolis July 16 shows wheat fluctuations to 73 5 8d, spring and Northern varieties, corn and barley firming, rye steady. St Paul and other markets show varied hogs, cows, and lambs pricing. Short coverage of futures and cash quotes across several Midwest exchanges.

Chicago Mil Fen Minneapolis Northern St. Paul

Rowing at Henley heats feature McDowell win

Henley on Thames July 16 Amid fair weather a light wind from the Berkshire side greeted the Henley regatta. Dr McDowell won his heat in the diamond sculls as J A Guinness and the Winnipeg crew showed strong form in earlier trials.

Dr. McDowell Henley-on-the-lhames Berkshire Dre McDowell Bentleg J. A. Gulness Winnipegs Utrecht University Rowing Club Guinness McDowell Mie Advantige Hewever

Kentucky Democrats Convene in Louisville Convention Debated

In Louisville a novel national Democratic convention unfolds to select a state court of appeals nominee. About 700 delegates attend as 65 of 110 counties report, with the silver versus gold issue at the heart of the contest. James S. Sinas chosen temporary chairman.

Louisville Cologniew Nly Kentuel Ec Atate State Court of Appeals Wteparbtleius Dyauiwcrats Stepublican James Sinais

North Dakota murder case seeks new trial change of venue

In Williamsport, Kadotte was convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged on Oct 20. Defense attorneys asked for a new trial and a venue change. Judge Sauter refused to grant venue change. Judge Winchester noted he would leave that to the new judge. A panel was to be completed. affidavit submissions were made.

Maung Bismarck N.D Detonier Cnag Dudge Fttoon Aloe Gadotte Tudge Winchester Attorney Stevens Tie Fle Cadotte Williamsport

Pitiable Sight As Normand Appears In Court

August Normand boxtuning for Hin Grinien at Grand Works North Dakota. The second trial of murderer Normand postponed to July 22. Tracy Bangs seeks a continuance claiming new witnesses outside the state would testify to Normand's long standing mental condition. Bangs withdrew from the case when denied. Normand appears in court as a pitiable, nearly insane figure, shaking, clinging to the railing, and sobbing while eating little despite prior hunger. Sheriff reports note his jaw and hands move continually.

Normand Suter Hin Grinien Grand Works N. D Tracy Bangs North Dakota Wisk Motter Bangs

Desperate Flood Strains Minnesota Families Seek Aid

In Alikin Minnesota on July 16 the Crayne and state federal aid question grew urgent as continuous rain swells the Mississippi basin. Floodwaters threaten this year’s crop after mortgaging assets to plant, with 200 families left with no means to endure. A county meeting formed a committee to request state and federal relief from Gov. Glough and Congressman Morris amid a serious regional crisis.

Alikin Minn Mississippi Isa Bortnsl Aml Ygloy Mainy

Storm Damages Hit Milwaukee Area Hard

A storm in Abeneen and nearby areas caused extensive damage to wine glass works and rail facilities. The Milwaukee roundhouse suffered heavy fire and 147 windows were broken on whitewights, while an art-bound passenger train lost 36 windows. North and west building sides sustained major damage. crop losses were limited, though several farmers north and west of the city were stripped of crops. The hail measured about half an inch, with broader agricultural impact inland.

Abenieen Milwaukee Roundhouse

Ills Property Gone Vargo N Kaeppler Arrested For Fraud

July 16 report that A Kaeppler is arrested on a charge of fraudulently disposing of property while awaiting hearing on relief from creditors. He ran a wholesale trust commission business and came from Mankato two years ago, facing involuntary insolvency proceedings.

Vargo, N A. Kaeppler Kaeppler Munkato

Poisonous Vine In Vinegar Jug Triggers Poisoning

The Woll family of Yankton South Carolina reports their small child dropped a table knife into a jug of vinegar. After several hours the family used the vinegar and all members contracted poisoning but are now recovering.

Yankton S. C Chris Woll

Serious at Cloquet as logs flood town and river rises

Great Milix and Lumber Yards fearlogged logs at Cloquet Minnesota as the St Louis River's height surges. Booms prepared, bridges closed, island residents flee while logs threaten the town. Officials compare danger to 1888 and await a fall in water level.

Donver Cloquet Ahi Dades Duluth

Defense Wins Change of Venue Question in Spicer Murders Case

In Bismarck North Dakota on July 1d the defense won a motion regarding change of venue for the George De Tender trial, the second Spicer murder suspect. Judge Lauter will preside, with the venue decision to be ruled by the assigned judge. Minnkuno county residents oppose moving the trial citing local costs and locality of the alleged crime.

Ind . Calle Tite Bismarck N.V Dda Winchesterting George de Tender Spicer Lauter Seventh Judicial District Fromrutiness County Winchester Minmons

Great Bridge Opened United Duluth and Superior Railway Viaduct

The Duluth Superior river bridge opened July 15 with ceremonies. Speeches by Mayors Starkeweather and Tynglsen, with remarks by Shimes Bardon and Weber McHugh, drew thousands. Draw spans 491 feet long, overall length 1094 feet, 58 feet wide, costing about 1 million dollars.

Duluth Superior Dulluth Minn Big River Dueluth Trev Salter Starkeweather Superlor Tynglsen Shimes Bardon Weber McHugh W. CG. Gridley A. A. Tams Wmentriciy

Teynua Upheaval Aims At Exonerating Ayitence Phat

AYitence Phat is declared not guilty in a complex forgery plot case. Attorney Supbern defended mh OG bey Tait, presenting evidence that one forgery belonged to another party and that Phat was not guilty of the $000 forgery. A conspiracy to defeat Ueydlnart is suggested, while interim findings cast doubt on Phat’s involvement.

Senate France Berry Arkansas Spain Old Melton Committee On Foreign Relations QIK Supbern Bey Tait Wilehle Foya Uly Pak Min Ueydlnart Prhlle Stes

Ashland Ashland Heirs Challenge Railroad Ejectment

Wisconsin settlers backed by Midge Helms appeal after the United States Supreme Court ruled the railroad failed to honor homestead lands. About $80,000 in improvements were placed by homesteaders who face eviction, with appeals and possible new suits over the lower court decisions.

Ashland Shan Midge Helms Brewerit Wisconsin Central Railroad United States Supreme Court Aailrvoad Wis Tome Begio Davis Siustina

Murderer Keihan Soadilenty Whink Held in Court Nearby

Police report a murder suspect named Keihan Soadilenty Whink detained after threats of lynching. Authorities moved to keep the case secret while considering commutation to imprisonment. local business officials reacted with mixed certainty as the suspect awaited transfer.

Keiihan

Escapes Prompt Stillwater Prisoner Named Doe

Schubwiter penitentiary authorities report a prisoner named Doe escaped recently. Boyle, formerly under good behavior parole, is believed to be involved and faces potential pardon or further action. Police are alerted as details remain unclear.

Boyle Fallagy Rene St. Maul Schubwiter Penitentiary Doytie

Severe Storm Hits Winnebago City Injures Residents

A severe electric storm swept Winnebago City Minnesota damaging homes and injuring residents. Two houses were struck, including Mr Weed and Mrs Low, with debris and lightning causing substantial loss. Local lines were down and authorities reported scattered outages.

Winnebago Wihinebago City Minn Belining Mr. Weed Low Hu Bing Barth Valley Delephore Fort Suterek Centea

Flood Hits Clearwater Area Wrecks Bridges and Ferry

A July 15 flood on the Clearwater River swept away bridges including the Quins saloon and the enable ferry. The railroad bridge was halved and the grist mill endangered. Loss estimated between 0 and 10,000 dollars. Damages extended to the riverfront structures.

Clearwater Mion Quinn

Winoon Prepares an Argument Before a League Meeting

The article describes Winoon preparing a legal argument concerning the distribution of funds and the potential outcome of a court case. It mentions the involved groups, including the Thebelsretdl Circle of America and locations such as Jamesville Wisconsin and Minnesota. The piece notes plans to determine whether the organization will continue or dissolve, with a focal point on anticipated visions of capital and sine pal outcomes.

Winoon Wirons Mhin Sloners Wien Penlows Mayeuntie Janesville Wis Thebelsretdl Circle of America Minnesota Conlinon Ellows

Farmer Killed In Train Incident Near Victory Wisconsin

Moorman Voglin, a farmer living near Victory, Wisconsin, was instantly killed while returning for La Crosse as a team frightened and bolted, throwing Voglin from the bogey. His wife Mrs Voglin escaped with a broken arm. The same team had previously killed Voglin’s hired man two years earlier on the same ground.

Tanasgny Victory Wis Voglin Here la Crosse

Disappearance of Polk County Ex-Sheriff Sparks Lombard Rumors

In Lombard Turtle Lake Wisconsin on July 16 rumors swirl over the mysterious disappearance of George D. Lombard former Polk county sheriff and local political figure. Warnings say Lombard may have carried a large sum of money and friends fear foul play.

Lombard Turtle Lake Wis Buly George D. Lombard Polk County

Drowned In Ned Lake Tiver Whiter Fiver Malls Minn

A brief report notes a drowning at Ned Lake in Tiver near Whiter Fiver Malls, Minnesota. The deceased reportedly had ties to the river valley and served in the Mechs Jambar for the past ten years.

Ned Lake Tiver Minn Ted Villey Mechs Jambar Vory Noy

Workers at Steel Plant Stage Wildcat Strike

Inapect Mlunvauuit Mien, Houghton, Mleh, lus. About 200 members of the Atourfery Dist. tute of Maly engineers in charge of Dr. David T. ny. departed for Lyla. Mon, Milwaukee. John menting of the thie Wilses of the Agate to Assugialum af Iren. Steel vid Din Workers addressed by V President G. Garkind. The situation resembles earlier 1930s labor unrest as wild strikes disrupted production after the steel company refused concessions at a public meeting.

Houghton Mleh Lus Atourfery Dist Maly David T. Ny United States Tle Sivamer Lyla Milwaukee John Menting Agate Assugialum G. Garkind Ylew Thlekey Kperkers Tbnels Steel Company Betpolt

Local Wis politicians face election shifts in asb vote

In Martison Wisconsin on July 1 residents debated leadership and election details. Coe Mtr Coe received support for a tablet precinct, while Mr Thyutpsoy’s election appeared uncertain. La Crosse’s fruit industry figure was elected president with Maj S. B Ochwood noted in the summary.

Martison Wis Oshiosh Saveevert Eb. Coe Coe Thyutpsoy la Crosse

School heating contract awarded to Peck-Wiliimson Co

The board of education awarded the contract to Peck-Wiliimson Company of Cincinnati for supplying the heating plant at the school in Setiied the Meating Kirnt, Yookton. The $10,000 project includes a double fan system with hot air flues and opening vest wheels for the school building.

Yookton Daly Peck- Wiliimson Company Glnelinati

Mount Tupe Church and Seton’s Barn Damaged in Attempted Fire

In Le Mars area near Mount Tupe, tonight a Methodist church and Seton’s barn were burned by unknown arsonists. Firemen battled the blaze as smoke rose from the structures, while bystanders watched. No injuries reported and investigation underway.

Cheech Nurned Te Mars Mount Tupe Seton le Mars Aun Sneendiney Iinister

Rioting Interrupted by Eggs Thrown at Salvation Army Crowd

A street disturbance involving the Salvation Army in Iran prompted a disorderly scene as rotten eggs were hurled into the crowd. Police intervened to restore order amid the chaotic event.

Eagee Salvationines Iran Salvation Army

Arrest Report Fragment From Obscure Legal Notice

An arrest related to disposal of property appeared in a garbled legal notice. The fragmented text references a person named Jade Dolluon and a court proceeding in a family or public records context with dates and authorities obscured. The overall item reads as an early-stage docket note and lacks clear names or locations.

Fragmentary Note on a Distorted Incident

A garbled OCR fragment references an individual named Harald S. Ls and a disordered scene involving bodily harm. The legibility is very poor, but the text hints at self-destructive or violent content and possible institutional or medical context without clear specifics, dates, or locations.

Arctic Explorer recounts perilous last expeditions

A Critica moment recounts expeditions with dramatic dialogue about reaching the pole and exhausted dogs. A cynical tone contrasts with praise for Lastotter's Stomach Bitters as a trusted tonic for stomach and kidney troubles, emphasizing botanic, gentle action over drastic purgatives.

Valr Matener Eskline Apeak miss—Puck Imedical Jlastotter

Robbed by the Umpire and Other Oddities from Washington

A quirky column from a Washington desk notes unusual quotes and misheard names. The piece captures humorous mispronunciations and swapped syllables reflecting daily political chatter and lighthearted newsroom wordplay.

Untitled fragment from a late 19th century column

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Tilverpool figure, a Bibbyne heir, and a dated claim of eighty three with a large fortune, alongside nonsensical phrases and references to Piso's Cure and a Yellow Kid magazine, indicating a damaged miscellaneous items snippet.

Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Foot Comfort

An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful swollen feet, bunions, sweating, and tired feet. It claims instant relief from tight shoes and stresses widespread retail availability in druggists and shoe stores. The notice mixes promotional copy with a stray French population statistic.

Allen Stampa Allen S Gimetedh le. Roy N.Y Tae France

Auction Sale Notes and Antique Book Prices

Fragmentary passage reports a vellum Aristotle edition from 1493 selling for £800 at Ashburnham. It mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claimed to ease colic at 25 cents a bottle and a Georgia farmer unduly paying $90 for a machine after a brief encounter with two men.

Ashburnham

Tobacco Cure Ad and Mining Disaster Report

An ad touts No To Bac a tobacco cure claim while a mining district near Ellesla x suffers a rapid collapse. One thousand residents are homeless and $500000 in buildings are destroyed.

Roszdin Ellesla

Fragmented 19th Century Ad Snippet and Local Notes

A garbled OCR fragment shows medical quackery for constipation and a cigarette of travel scenes on South Hill near Joseph Guenter. It mentions safe land titles, Austrian city counts, a poultry catalogue by FE Benner, and a Pittsburgh horse value estimate of 70 dollars by county commissioners.

Potter County Tournal Rocky Mountains South Hill Joseph Guenter

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