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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1895

Page

6

Fire devastates five story hay warehouse in Cincinnati

At Water and Walnut streets a massive blaze destroyed J. H. Hormesch & Co. hay and feed warehouse, threatening nearby properties along Walnut Vine and Front streets. Two firefighters died and sixteen injured as flames spread to Nelson Morris & Co stables and nearby warehouses. The origin is suspected to be a match or cigarette stub near the hay, and a large stock of tobacco burned, with losses estimated around 840,000.

Cincinnati Tartin McNally Ben 'Meper Wm. Thompson Bart Panning Jin. Haske John Mullen Tom Anthony Patton Bam Joya Cheedore Simpson Louis Basch J.B. Bradford John Toals Renr Igora J. H. Hormesch & Co Walnut Ware Vine Nelson, Morris & Co Flnciing Auepansion Bridge O. Brown L. Seaman & Co

Electric storm claims three in Evanston tragedy

In Evanston a July storm toppled electric poles and live wires. William Pleuria was killed instantly when he touched a downed line. Laula Anderson and Ruth Hart were seriously injured after contact with the same circuit as they aided Pleuria. A crowd witnessed the event as more poles were replaced nearby.

Secruan Chicago William Plerea Laula Anderson Ruth Hart Evanston Tesday Granston Iea Anderson Adderson Hix To Ancn Avas Fierca Tita Harteistid Dun- Boros

Pie Baking Powder Standards for Wholesome Food

The text discusses baking powder use as a chief aid to cooling and preparing wholesome food. It emphasizes choosing well established, reputable brands, noting the Royal as a standard of purity and advising to avoid lesser alternatives.

Ex-Lieutenant Governor Sherwood's Estate Shortage Emerges

July 19 Rushford Minnesota reports a widening shortage in the accounts of ex Lieutenant Governor D Sherwood who died by his own hand in Chicago July 2. For two years he acted as a loan agent for Eastern parties and mortgaged wood houses on the town outskirts to fictitious buyers totaling seventeen thousand dollars. Some properties have sold for taxes and are now worth less than a thousand. He was guardian for a minor heir of late B Oldhouse and did not account for seven hundred dollars. Bondsmen Charles Davis and Whittemore are able to cover the shortage.

Rushford Minn D. Sherwood Chicago Pirtles Sherwood Towwn N. Oldhouse Charles Davis Whittemore

Indian Agent Warned of Plot at Pine Point Settlement

United States Indian agent Allen at White Earth Minnesota July 10 reports a Pine Point settler warning that locals plan to assault him. Government farmer J H Beaulieu and Peter Parker head of Indian police were sent to the settlement to investigate. The settler is described as a white man and a member of Gov Clough's staff.

Rannaudants Allen White Earth Minn Allon United States Setter Pine Point J. H. Beaulieu Peter Parker Indian Pallee Gov. Clough

Creamery Swindle Reported at Brownsdale Dexter

A man named McAdam visited a Dexter creamery near Brownsdale, bargained for the remaining butter, shipped it out, and after securing returns attempted to cash a Fico check but failed. The incident occurred July 10 and involves unknown parties and locations.

Brownsdale Ming McAdam Dexter Here Fico

Controller’s Bank Reports At Close Of Week July 14

The controller prepared a daily report for all banks showing their condition at the close of business Thursday July 14. The report details the financial status across institutions and highlights liquidity and reserve positions.

All Or National Banka

Unclear fragment from 19th century sports report

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a race time of 2:08:02 and a participant Do Carty with a lower measured time. Names and details are garbled, providing only a hint of a track or endurance event and a securing note on a mile distance.

Lawya John H. Lawson

Terrible Swede Rivalry Sparks Local Track Records

The fragment describes Garteld Park races where Latyson clocked 25 miles in 13:154-45 and aims to break local century and road records. Lawson, a young man, is noted among the competitors as the event draws public interest and future performances are anticipated.

Siwede Garteld Park Chtago Latyson Lawson

Wisconsin Chemist Confirms Royal Baking Powder Purity

Broto Chemist Prof Geo 8 Coax of Wisconsin says the Royal is the pure leavening powder with strong baking quality. He asserts its purity and leavening power, addressing concerns about adulteration and efficacy.

Broto Wisconsin Coax

Witness Describes Motive and Shot in Cristello Murder Case

D Losway testified about the sequence leading to the Cristello murder as Archangel Cristallo, Ben Gennetti, and Nicholas allegedly moved toward Gennetti’s house around 7. Archangel carried a Winchester and an axe, Nicholas also wielded an axe, and a gunfight ensued with Ben Gennetti and Archangel died and Mrs. Gennetti injured. The defense cross examination did not alter the account, and testimony suggests the real will likely finish within the week.

Cristello Mino Hall D. Losway Mredvegar Ben Gennetti Archangel Cristallo Gennet Tfs Italin Archangel Ben Enn Nicholas Genpetti'a Nicholag Mra

Ericsson Accident Hot Water Blast Sinks Crew

Five sailors on torpedo boat Ericsson were severely scalded when a hot water pipe burst in the engine room during preparation for speed trials. The injured crew, from New York City Jersey City Tacol Strinsky in Dubuque Iowa and others, were brought to a lighthouse tender hospital. One sailor on board the Casus was killed.

Faiuhy New London Conn Salors Ericsson Cactus Alice

Assignees Seek Bill of Discovery Against Farwell Firm

John Brooks and George D. Bullen, assignees of Potter Lovell & Co of Boston, file a bill of discovery to compel Farwell & Co to account for 12.84 million dollars in securities fraudulently transferred at the October 1890 assignment.

Praud Ghiiago John Brooks George D. Bullen Potter, Lovell & Co Boston J. ¥. Farwell & Co Pottar, Lovell & Go

Dxzcuratonium Wrecks in Wis River Collision

An excursion steamer ran aground and capsized after striking an overhanging tree in the river at Monuments Wisconsin. Passengers were thrown into the water. Agron Pasman and two women were rescued exhausted, while Miss Nellie Kerr drowned.

Monuments Wis Agron Pasman Nellie Kerr

Knights Welcome visitors at Green Bay encampment

At the Pytling encampment on a July afternoon Mayor James C. Elmere gave a welcome address for the city to visiting Knights. A Q. Navilla spoke for local lodges as did Brig. Gen. Frank Harry of Milwaukee and others responded.

Green Bay Wile Pytling Tls James C. Elmere A. QO. Navilla Prank Harry Milwaulee

Rainfall in Peoria Reaches Record Heavy Levels

Morning rainfall in Peoria Til reached an estimated 8.7 inches, making it the heaviest in forty years. Weather observers noted extreme intensity over ten hours, causing localized flooding and property concerns. Authorities urged precaution as drainage systems faced strain.

Peoria Til Lochea

Bridge Disaster and Mine Rescue Reports

A chaotic disaster report describes a collapsed bridge causing multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries. Names such as Albert Cooper appear among the victims and injured, with miners trapped after an underground cave in at the Bret royal Penauie mine. Rescue teams face slow work as 40 feet of debris must be cleared before any chance of saving entombed workers.

Iron Mountain Atles Bret Réyal Penauie Roscus Stephen Bowden Fred Webb Tolinson Las

Alta Vista Fire Destroys Main Business District

Blaze swept through Alta Vista Iowa damaging or destroying stores barns and residences along the Chicago Great Western line on July 10. Losses include Klenes store and barn twenty seven thousand with twelve thousand保险 and Timmerman Bros dry goods and groceries two thousand five hundred. Royda Snopeck farm machinery two thousand with insurance seven hundred. Holden hotel two thousand one hundred insured one thousand two hundred. Pichn three store buildings eight thousand five hundred insured six hundred.火灾起因疑为电严格因素,损失金额与赔偿待定。

Iowa Oeiwein Alta Vista Chicago Great Western H. Klenes Timmermnon Bros Royda & Snopeck H. Holden A. Pichn

Prominent Twyer Charged in Smuggling Case

Corolla Lake North Dakota July 10 A major cattle and opium smuggling fraud across the international boundary culminated in the arrest of George J Stevens a well known cattle buyer of Lowner by Deputy Marshals McGuire and Hanon charged with cattle smuggling Several witnesses are subpoenaed Stevens proclaims innocence He faced a hearing before United States Clerk Montgomery with attorney Cochrane of Grand Forks defending him

Corolla Lake N. D George J. Stevens Lowner Marshala &. McGuire Hanon Stevens United States Montgomery Cochrane Grand Orks

Wanted Hin Wit Chicago July 19 Shooting Incident

Paul Balke shot and fatally wounded his mother in law Mrs. Auguste Kell and wounded his father in law Charles Skell in Chicago. Under liquor he went to his wife's parents' residence demanding his wife. They refused, and he opened fire hitting Mrs Kell below the heart and Mr Kell in the left wrist and back.

Hin Wit Chicago Paul Balke Auguste Kell Charles Skell Balke Grand T Rapids Mich Mrs. Keil Mr. Keil

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Adjourns in North Dakota

Grand Forks North Dakota July 10 the grand lodge of the Knights of Pythias adjourned and decided to meet at Wargo next year Officers elected included Grand chancellor H L Starling of Fargo vice chancellor T Thomson of St Thomas prelate O L Hoyt of Mandan I of R and S H H Allert of Langdon M of B H A Hogue of Carrington lone guard Bi Mattson of New Rockford outside guard H A Alm Hankinson lynatee R M McCullough of Fargo representative B G Cooper Grand Forks

North Dakota Pythiana Grand Forks N. 1 Grand Lodge The Knights of Pythias Wargo H. L. Starling Fargo T. “Thomson St. Thomae O. L. Hoyt Mandan HH. D. Allert Langdon M. of B H. A. Hogue Carrington Bi. Mattson New _ Rockford H. A. Alm Hankinson Lynatee R. M. McCullough Cooper Grand Parks

Children killed in Des Moines river bridge accident

Twelve girls aged seven and six of Dr. Malin of Livermore were struck by a freight train at a Des Moines river bridge one mile north of Livermore. The eldest girl was killed and her head severed, and another girl was crippled.

Laverne Mion Dr. Malin Livermore Des Moines River Bridge

Massachusetts man sues Santa Cruz over bond payment

H Walto of Massachusetts has filed suit in United States district court against the city of Santa Cruz to recover 22 620 dollars in bonds due this year.

H. Walto Massachusetts Santa Cruz United States District Court

Market Notes and Price Quotes From Chicago and Minneapolis

A fragmented early document lists commodity prices and market notes. Wheat, corn, oats, and barley futures appear with mixed movements. Hog, cattle, and pork prices show firm or slightly varied demand in Chicago and Minneapolis, with references to specific lots and regional pricing trends.

Dees Avumist Boptombes Shore Minneapolis Des Lavant Northern Northord Milwaukee Chicago SE Paul Sheen Castile

Publisher Kendrick Convicted Over Five Copy Ad

Ft Smith Ark News-Record publisher J Kendrick was convicted July 2 in federal court of using the mails to defraud by selling an advertisement for Price Baking Powder Chicago that ran in five copies of the October 18 19v4 edition. Government witness H H Brown testified as advertising manager for Price. The case raises questions about prosecutorial reach in newspaper advertising.

J. Kendrick Ft Smith Ark News-Redd United States Pt. Brotth Chicago News-Record H. H. Brown Kendrick Uncle Sam Han

Lawyers Ponder Consolidation of Railroads in Minnesota Era

Smart Gotham lawyers map a path to unite Northern Pacific and Great Northern under one management while Minnesota law bans consolidation. Negotiations and a London project withdrawal prompt plans for a third state charter to acquire both lines, though officials warn this may violate Minnesota spirit and letter.

London Great Northern Paulie Minnesota

Woman Learns Husband Was False in Kansas City Desertion

Miss Sarah Monde, 32, once Greenwich, Connecticut schoolteacher, learned in Kansas City on July 10 that her marriage to Dr J J Walker of Des Moines was a sham. She accuses him of cruel desertion, taking her gold watch and $1,200, leaving her 1,900 miles from home with only $10.

Kansas City Sarah Monde Greenwich Conn J. J. Walker Des Moines Ler Herband Ling

Mayor Patt urges state board to settle Kenosha strike now

Blate Arbitration in Kenosha Wisconsin on July 19 reports Mayor Patt calling the state board of arbitration to end a city strike quickly. The move aims to curb spread to other factories and signals the first time the board handles a similar case, expected to draw broad interest from manufacturers and the public.

Blate Kenosha Wis Patt State Board of

United States Government Report on Sinking Powders Superior

A report asserts a baking powder from White Stone ingredients provides superior leavening strength and purity. It proclaims the product as the finest, wholesome choice and unmatched by others in the market.

United States

Parmies Guilty in Curtis Murder Case Verdict

Universa City Mich July 10 The guru Parmies, after an all night absence, returned a verdict of murder in the first degree at 11 o'clock this morning. Parmies will be sentenced this afternoon.

Parmies Universa City Mich Guru Curtis

Trial Jury Secured in Coetello Brothers Murder Case

In a two day trial process authorities secured a jury for the Coetello brothers murder case involving the deaths of Mr and Mrs Jennette Lust Mare. Legal proceedings focus on details of the defendants and the alleged crime with court actions ongoing.

Altkin Bitnn Coetello Brothers Mr. and 3Iva Jennette

White mob targets Black residents in Hampton area murder incident

A violent mob attacked Black residents last night near Hampton leaving several injured and one man killed. White suspects arrested after bloodshed as authorities vow to pursue charges and restore calm amid rising racial tensions following a murder tied to local events.

Toronto trolley collision kills and injures dozen

A Toronto electric road trolley car collided on a steep grade near Scarborough. The car, filled with children bound for Victoria Park, telescoped. eleven year old James Stewart died, while others including Frank Townsent with leg injuries and motorman W J Graham with leg breaks are hospitalized. Conductor W B Northan and St A Dann sustain injuries.

Toronto Scarborough City Bearborough Golliston Victoria Park Jamey Stewart Nge Frank Townsent Lettle Lambie W. J. Graham W. B. Northan St. A. Dann

Harcourt Defeated in Astonishing English Bicellona Result

London reports show 22 contested elections with Unionists winning eight seats, a notable shift indicating Liberal England's setbacks. Aly William Vertond FE Harcourt Yorby suffers a defeat attributed to his House of Lords stance and coalition dynamics. The Irish vote influences the outcome, suggesting a coalition government with a working majority and altered tactics for Ireland.

London England Laye Aly William Vertond FE Harcourt Yorby Harcourt Wullad Lowes House of Lords Treland Iriah Parnell

Death in a Storm Furbox Cyclone in New Jersey

A powerful cyclone cut a path through Cherry Hill and surrounding areas in New Jersey, demolishing most houses and causing multiple deaths. Reports indicate five killed and many injured as the storm wrecked homes, toppled trees, and leveled crops in minutes.

New Jersey Auckensack N. J Toly Cherry Hill Pines

Wreck at White Sulphur destroys whisky car and more

A wreck on the Big Four at White Sulphur today caused the loss of fourteen carloads of whisky tobacco and candles valued at 78000 dollars. Dick Hurley a mother of Cludougt was killed. Several cars are said to be buried under debris.

Oslo Dick Hurley Cludougt Abria

Relapse Strikes Vice President Stevenson Reported Ill

From Bloomington Indiana July 16 Mrs Stevenson suffered a relapse and was very ill for a period. In South Haven Michigan July 16 H Wittsworth launched his new yacht Artlat for a trial trip with Coats and Stillson. A squall four miles north of the harbor capsized the vessel and the crew were drowned.

Imoomington Stevenson South Haven Mich H. Wittsworth Artlat Coats & Stillson Wen Ware

France marks Bastille Day with quiet national anniversary

An oblique notice reports France commemorates the fall of the Bastille, marking the nation’s re public celebration with subdued observance across the country.

Fragmented OCR string about March events in Chester England

Fragmentary OCR text mentions March events in Chester England and references Wirges with numbers like 000 balos. The readable content is highly garbled and offers no clear names, dates, places, or concrete actions to summarize reliably.

Tlon Chester England Iereiti

Scientific notes on lamp filament failure and electrical engineering training

A report details the microscopic structure of lamp filaments showing melted material causing surface humps and rapid disintegration that lead to breakage during explosions. It also discusses training for electrical engineers, arguing that extensive study is required beyond a one-year program, and cites Swiss electric rail heating as an instructive example of efficient in-car warming using conductor rails.

Gyo Mont Saleve Switzerland

Royal Baking Powder Improves Receipts and Quality

The article argues that Royal Baking Powder yields better results and healthier food due to its stronger leavening action and higher purity compared to other brands. It emphasizes superior leavening strength and solubility for baking outcomes.

Electric shock death debate reopens in New York findings

A physician hired by New York authorities presented photographs and data showing electric shock from prison wiring is invariably fatal. An electrician countered that strong shock can be recovered with proper treatment. A lineman reportedly died after a 10,000 volt contact but was revived after two hours.

Dees New York State Facta Thig

The Language of Animals Game Noted in New York Evening Post

A family friendly game called The Language of Animals involves children each picking an animal and describing its feelings and actions prompting others to name the animal. Examples include an ant claiming a shared space and cream loving mice catching by a cat. A thunderstorm observation in Berlin reports an electric train losing lights during lightning and briefly dimming interiors before lamps reignite.

New York Evening Post

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