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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
6
Ada and surrounding areas suffer record flood as rivers rise and fields flood. Grain losses reach an estimated sixty percent with bridges washed out and roads cut. Residents evacuate by boat as water covers homes and streets. Great Northern service disrupted for days.
In Mandan on July 25 a man named Palmer, jailed for mortgaging another’s cattle, resisted arrest with Winchesters and cartridges. Sheriff McDonald, aided by Constable Greth and henchmen Joe and Mike, ordered surrender after a barn fire threat. Palmer complied within five minutes.
J N Pero detective from Oxtkosh Wisconsin arrested Julien Rudhtke in Red Water Glendive after he shot and killed Edward Davids near Murkeson Green Lake county in April. Detective Kerc hie reported no compunction and lamented returning for family reasons. About thirty men had been arrested in the wake of the crime amid reward offers.
The report that Switenski, accused in the murder of Mrs. Kent, confessed innocence of Kens and that Kens would die awaiting confession is unfounded, says Warden Bouelis. No such cause saloon or death intimation has occurred, and no confession has been heard or verified.
The Republican Convention of the sixth judicial district met at Yankton on July 23 with delegates from ten counties present. Hon. L. Be. Gaffey of Pierce was renominated for judge after a combined committee from each county organized the body, electing T. Th Florner and D. M. Brown as secretary.
A gang from Durglark operated at Spearfish stealing about $1000. When WW. B. Town opened his store he found his old fashioned safe tampered with. The money drawer held 150 in cash and over 500 in county warrants plus four valuable papers. Entry came via a forced rear door. The burglars likely used the same safe technique as the makers.
A Seattle observer predicts modest danger for those venturing toward Klondyke gold fields. Miners seek provisions by crossing passes, resell horses for meat, and rush to claims along Clondyke tributaries and Stewart River creeks. Dawnsolt City scenes grow rough as gambling dens and drake halls open. saloons report massive profits. Portland steamer sails for St Michaels Alaska as Dawson City nears, with Klondyke expedition expected to face few hardships.
A crowded Wahpeton courtroom heard the burning case against Toevt Yaeloin. The state's evidence proved conglucng while Yaeloin's memory of a government stamp and its keys argued against him. No jury returned a verdict of guilty. Two Mong cuts will come up candidally.
In Alpena Michigan a staged kidnapping attempt disrupted a local camp meeting after a teenage girl was lured into the Welhelmina Ade family home. The girl’s brother confronted the assailants as Mrs Adehbay claims guardianship papers. The case centers on alleged deprivation of the girl’s liberty and custody disputes.
Leas Villainous in Prior indicates the assault on Mrs Archur Matthews was less serious than first reported. She was pushed and jostled with minor tearing of outer clothing. Sheriff Jandall and posse caught two troopers near Clinton but did not identify them. they were discharged. No further excitement.
The Northwestern Lutheran teachers conference adjourned in Milwaukee as members voted to meet in Chicago next year. A Chicago committee presented pension fund ideas, sparking brief discussion and a plan to revive the proposal at the next gathering.
Gustav A. Kretlyn aged fifty three prominent pioneer resident of Fond du Lac Wisconsin and leading Mason dies. Born in Prussia in 1843 he settled at Mihwagkee in 1847 and moved to Fond du Lac in 1871 where he was a gun manufacturer and served two terms as police chief. He was a noted secret society member.
Anton Klaus called the Bather of Jamestown died suddenly after a brief illness at Gindstony. Authorities report heart failure as the immediate cause. Klaus was well known in Green Bay and Milwaukee, and moved to Jamestown in 1875.
In Racine Wisconsin a long running case by Jon o Conra was definitively settled in county court. Charles H Carpenter was appointed special administrator and $280000 was left to be distributed among the heirs. Attorneys fees totaled $14001.
Inudee Joven han recognized nx valid the Jaw atinellag Walon county to te Secon elenit by granting an application for an order of publication sent up from that county. An irregularity to the enactment of this ban is likely to take the aatter to the supreme court.
Dennison Minnesota July 23 Jens Felton injured while repairing a carrier tether in the barn of County Commissioner Heffernan. He suffered a broken arm and head injuries but is expected to recover. In Tie Wing Minnesota on July 3 Startson E Perkins died when a four horse team tipped over a wagon carrying 5,000 pounds after he slipped.
Tramps who had lingered for days clashed at the depot in Creete With Dearne, Hayflel, Minn. One was badly battered by Agent Latimer who intervened to stop the melee.
The Washington conference report on the tariff bill is adopted by the House 185 to 114 after twelve hours of debate. Republicans dominate the voting, with most Democrats opposing. Bailey and McMillin clash over free raw material doctrine while the sugar schedule remains a central battleground.
Washington notes that the tariff conference report was formally read with little progress and no clear timing for a dual vote. Tillman threatens a filibuster over cotton bagging and ties, while sugar amendments spark debate about benefits to the sugar trust. Senators discuss printing duties and reciprocity changes and stamp tax erosion.
Dispatch from Joy Nansen to Bjorkholm dated July 3 endorses Agideec's undertaking to reveal the North Pole by half-ven, deeming the project practicable and approved by Nansen.
Markets report grain and livestock futures from Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul. Wheat No 2 spring quotes and oats prices move while cattle stockers and hogs in various regions show mixed gains and declines. Continuous price directions reflect a volatile late July trading week.
The executive committee of the National Democratic Party met at 82 William Street New York on July 23. Members from Indianapolis Brooklyn Rockland Ma Louisville Philadelphia New York St Paul Montgomery Colu m bus and Kansas City attended or sent proxies. Chair Bynum announced plans to aid campaigns in Ohio Kentucky and Iowa with prominent speakers.
Rebel forces have destroyed a railway bridge near Madruga in Havana province. Official reports say insurgents killed ten in Puerto Principe, Santa Clara, Matanzas, and Havana areas over ten days, with twenty captured. Five surrendered, and 152 defected. Spanish losses include two officers and eight privates killed and four officers wounded.
Secret Service Capt Porter reports arrest of V. Craven, a French national, as he prepared counterfeit labels for a five dollar note attributed to a Cuban planter. No spurious money found. authorities call the arrest important. John Williams, an associate, was arrested previously for counterfeit production.
San Francisco dispatch reports an actual wheat shortage in Argentina. Two large ships, the Comite Bank 2170 tons and the Cressington 2000 tons, are chartered to export wheat to Brazil from Buenos Aires. This marks the first time a wheat cargo has sailed to Brazil from Argentina, with Brazil historically relying on Argentine supplies.
Twe Mon Sciladd Shamukin Pa July 28 Two wine fatalities occurred here an explosion of gas at the Girard mine Frank Sheridan an engineer suffered in compound fracture of the skull which soon afterward caused his death and John Bubine dutyer boy and John Innels door hay were painfully burned Sheridan was married only four weeks ago A fall of coal at the Richards mine killed Wallace Anton aged thirty one years
The Wily News dispatch from Calcutia reports that the government suspended two European officers for attempted outrages on the China plague inspection camp.
An accidental shooting near Centermarch, New York, injures a man while the weapon discharged during a transport task. Authorities note that compensation or medical attention may be required, and further inquiries are expected.
In Rolla North Dakota on July 22 Henry Terren Frevehmen aged 22 was killed while digging a well at Fairview. A dynamite blast to aid digging released fumes and caused a brick-filled shaft to collapse. He was recovered near the well bottom but died from the accident.
Two twelve year old boys, sons of Engineer Sid Smith, and A Burton, a contendor, vanished after leaving for the country yesterday morning at the capitol. Fears grow they went missing in a whiuning and were drowned. Searching parties have been out all night and this morning with no sign of the boys.
A two story brick building at Sixth and Maple Rivers in Brainerd Minnesota was destroyed by fire on July 2. The structure housed James Wickham’s blacksmith shop and another shop. Nothing valuable was saved. The blaze is believed to be of incendiary origin.
New graduates for Itudaon Wisconsin report that Dur ham Willams & Kibble plan to start operations at the old duty factory property. They will produce bee lives supplies and imitative fixtures, investing 3000 to revive a plant originally costing over 50000, which failed in 180d and has sat idle since.
Thiled Mountain Climbers of Tacoma Washington launch the Mount Yocomo ascent led by M Maw party. Noted participants include Dr Turner forestry chief, Dr Merrin vice inspector, Prof Bailey biology survey, and Brat J O Russell with the geological survey in a major national effort.
Theodore Johnson was run over by a freight car in Dickinson North Dakota and both legs were severed above the knees. His right arm was broken in several places and doctors say he cannot live. Johnson had been working in brickyards and was traveling east seeking harvest work. His parents live in Duluth.
About 150 delegates from the Northwest are in attendance as the association opens its morning session. President Higgins of Mariette presides with all officers present. Prof. Shepardson of Minneapolis and George T. L. Thayer of Iowa address the gathering.
James Hohner, a farmer near Holmes Lost Howaln South Carolina, was run over by a runaway team. His wagon wheel was broken and he is likely injured. In Purkgton hardware store, skeleton keys and fifty pocket knives seven razors and six revolvers were stolen, totaling about $60.
The Red River Valley Millers' association convenes in Fargo with attendees from Montana, western North Dakota, and western Minnesota. Only renting business was transacted this morning in Vargo North Dakota. Gen Caldwell dead in Cleveland at his residence on Dulee avenue after leading rail line. A four year old child dies in Jamestown after being run over by a load of hay.
July 21 in Bullwater Minnesota a pardon clemency was granted to Clay Tetors a United States prisoner sent from Oklahoma Territory to serve four years. Tetors is released from custody by presidential pardon and restoration of rights.
Thomas Hoey Jr twenty one, only son of a wealthy farmer near town, left home days ago to run neighbor's and has not been seen since. Local search ongoing as authorities and family request information on his whereabouts.
A July 22 fire in Custer Minnesota destroyed Jenne Abler’s dwelling and Avery barn with $2,000 loss insured. A separate Menominee Mill in Menominee, Wisconsin owned by Donovan & O Connor burned, with $25,000 loss and $10,000 insured.
Colby pleaded to rape and assault charges in Crossan Wisconsin on July 24. The municipal judge Dyson bound him over to the circuit court for trial after a preliminary hearing.
The July 2 report from West Superior notes the council approved tolls for the new Superior bridge, and a committee was appointed to visit Duluth to review the matter.
In Prior, sixteen miles from Ble Bfone City, two armed men assaulted Akbar Matthews’ wife as she tended the home. They bound and abused her then fled into Big Stone timber, leaving Mrs Matthews near death. Sheriff Tan dali leads a posse. lynching threats spread as captors sought.
Mandan authority reports Myron Kent accused of instigating Iva Vargo murder is seen to be dying with nervous strain over possible execution and a controversial commutation. Swidonsky confesses to another murder and declares Kent innocent to a penitentiary attendant amid rumors of reprieve.
The Minnesota Y M C A state department is in session at Union Lake Faribault. A Bible conference is held with large attendance from St. Paul Minneapolis and other towns. Delegates from Chicago are also present. The encampment runs through August 6.
Heavy rain caused two major washouts on the Northern Pacific route between Grand Forks North Dakota and Winnipeg. The first near Ulen damaged a newly built roadbed, described as extensive and serious. Another washout at Fertile halted progress, with trains unable to proceed past Mortile.
Two Wisconsin counterfeiting suspects, John Rudd and rank Boetleh, are jailed in Winona pending U S court terms in the city. Hearings in St Paul follow their Wyckoff arrest on counterfeit charges as cyclone recovery continues in Glenwood and Winona reports note new depot plans at Lowry and recovery progress for May cyclone victims. Local arrests involve Mrs J Williams and niece Miss Smith on charges of theft by telegrams from Dex Molinos and De Duque fraud. Former Senator Doolittle is reportedly gravely ill in Providence Rhode Island at age 83.
Notices from Wisconsin summarize incorporation filings for La Crosse Rubber Mill Co with capital stock of 40000 dollars filed at the register of deeds in Madison. Separate items report a July dental association meeting in Mabel Minnesota, a waterworks project near a Watery Works plot, and a July 21 shipment of six million pounds of wagl at a Mont district clip plant with price per pound.
A little son of B of Lindquiat in Montevideo attempted to jury from a depot platform at the east yard moving a box car, fell, and his right leg was severed below the knee.
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