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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1895

Page

6

Survivors Reflected In Teary Farewells At Port

Amid scenes of despair nineteen men were saved from a watery grave after Colima sank in a fierce gale. Survivors described brutal waves, boats lost, and women and children perishing in their homes as the vessel broke apart. Two sailors on a raft drank claret, quarrelled, and one man drowned to save others. Rescue occurred when the San Juan pulled survivors from the sea while the storm prevented lifeboats from launching.

Passengar Vivora Yosena Pio Uolimia A.J Stutherland Oy the Mhoraton Hy A. Boyd Telenda Wits Ein Lgustig Rowan Bruno Cald Jogo Ail Tonie Sli Joao WD Mauriella George Ross Touts ‘Sangone Av W T Ofc Tian A Ramos Crew Hapsong TA Wiles AL ‘Bert “Carpenter Arthur Richardson Som Wish Aro Magatlon Whallas Zaravon Domingo Albons Angel Guithez Carlos Ruse Dopo Ambalek Ovnehlug Sithar Colima San Juan

Florence Arines in the Middle of the Night Earthquake

A strong 1:30 am earthquake震 shaken Florence Arines and surrounding areas. Citizens, still unsettled from the May 18 quake, rushed into streets and prayed as aftershocks followed in rapid succession, causing widespread panic and reluctance to return home.

Florence Arines Florence Tlila

Case of Mother-in-Law Accused in Poisoning

Mary Stewart, a 16 year old widow, was arrested by Sheriff Mopnnguin of Missoula County Montana on suspicion of poisoning her daughter’s husband. She was at Cosmos hotel when arrested and refused to accompany officers. She claims innocence and accuses her mother of the crime. A three month old baby is in her care. The case will be sent to Montana for trial.

Spokane Wash Mary Stewart Sheri Montana Tory

End of Civil War ruling on veterans enlisted in 1845 1800

Assistant Secretary Reynolds issues another decision on when the Civil War ends and the pension rights of soldiers who enlisted in 1845 and 1800. He frames the issue as whether their service was for the rebellion or the regular army, affecting pension eligibility accordingly.

Washington Reynolds

Fraud Case and Suspect Identified in Rich Maryland Swindle

A damaged OCR fragment references a bankrupted Scott tied to a $120,000 swindle and a sequence of alleged frauds across Washington and Denver. Police identify Eugene Hoven related to the estate scam and the photo of the swindler, nicknamed Charles H. Carlton, with charges spanning Richmond investor losses and multiple jurisdictions.

Whrahlegton Young Inny Washi Ton Eugene Hoven Richmond Washington Abel Deaver Denver

Varole Murders Convicts Granted Parole by Bond Board

Stillwater residents report parole hearings at which several inmates, including Robert Blint and D. Pearce, had their life terms commuted to varying lengths. Pearce, a St Paul physician convicted of manslaughter in the Helen Clayton case, drew particular attention for the controversial trial and judge's sentence. The article also notes a June meeting of silver Democrats in Iowa and the party’s call for free coinage with a 10 to 1 ratio.

Stillwater Minn Robert Blint V. Simonson Anald Doolittle Stearns County P. Miller John Miller Hennepin County Worton St.Louis County Toh Mc Dermott Ramsey Killig Helen Clayton Troveor Press Jdge Kally W Dewin Paul Brown Pearoe Tifatv L. Bestow Qbarlow

Debs Talks in Terretrante Interview

Debs, in Terre Haute today, said he preferred prison to harming the A T U and would serve about five months, estimating release around November 4. He spoke of keeping a clerk, stenographer, and A I U matter with him to answer ROE inquiries.

Debs Terretrante Ind Iones A. TR. U Witel

Apgar Misappropriation Rumor Ties to Local Figures

A Peoria loan company agent, Charles A Apgar, is suspected of misappropriating about 1500 dollars amid speculation on the board of trade. Local figures linked to education and Democratic circles face rumors, with Costa Rica and Royal Baking Powder amid unrelated promotional notes.

Apgar Hastings Neb Charles Peoria Board of Trade Peer Board of Education Costa Rica

Diocese to Be Divided by Diocesan Meeting

Bishop Whipple addressed the annual meeting in Paribault Mine about his work. The proposed division of the diocese was discussed at length and ultimately settled in favor of a new plan, not the one proposed last year.

Paribault Whipple

Two Wisconsin Elevators Burned, Grain Losses Reported

Two Dlevatora Durned at Appleton Wisconsin belonging to the Wisconsin Grain and Malt company were destroyed last evening, along with 150000 bushels of malt and barley. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars with an insurance exposure of about 80000 dollars.

Durned Appleton Wis Juno Wissconsin Grain and Malt Company Joss Ia

No Cholera Risk in Arcet as Brest Report Is Questioned

A cablegram received by the surgeon general from a Nantes representative contradicts a Brest cholera report that had circulated locally. The Arcet area shows no cholera cases, and officials seek to verify the conflicting account amid public concern.

Arcet Washington Surgeon General Ita Nantes France Brest

No Washout Reported on Oheyenns Northern Line

Denver officials of Union Pacific state reports of washouts on the Oheyenns Northern at Tron Mountain are untrue. They say the recent heavy rains caused no delays on that line.

Denver Union Pacificc Tron Mountain

Doctored Home Seeks to Hide Luxury Rooms

An article reports on a New York doctor whose residence is described as luxurious and adorned in Oriental style. Visitation allegedly included young men, with authorities warning of a possible planned scandal. Cometock claims a confession may reveal a broader plot tied to criminal acts.

New York Alexander Gwen Beck Aspar Cleveland Stract J. Authous Cometock

Paris Ocean Crossing Incident Sparks London Busrow Talks

Passengers from Southampton discuss a mid Atlantic altercation aboard the Paris not long after leaving New York. Dunenn Hartigon and Woodward clash leading to a blow by Harrison in a tense scene reported by Captain Watkins. Royal Bulking Powder Company praised for purity amid government baking powder investigations.

Dunenn London Tyne Paris Southamptes Hartigon Woodward New York Pauline Hall el Vann Harrison Watkins Royal Bulking Powder Company Tha Public Fa

Tremendous Cloud Burst Sweeps Black Forest Region

A severe cloudburst over Wartemburg in the Black Forest district caused river Eyach to rise and flood Balingen Svar nein DWirrwaogen and Lain. Many homes destroyed and several people missing. Ten drowned at Ballingen seven at Frommern and nine missing at Lanfenfon. Parson Norton was among the casualties.

Planck Forest Stuttgart Wartemburg Black Forest Eyach Rize Balingen Svarnein Dwirrwaogen Lain Ballingen Frommern Lanfen Ced

Chinese Loan Says London Times Ad Signs Political Gain

A Hong Kong sourced Times ad claims the Chinese loan terms give Russia a political edge. The report suggests China faces a near term port provision for the Berlin railway and notes a 4 percent loan with syndicate profits at par possible. The piece frames the deal as more political than commercial.

London The Times Hong Kong Russia China Alberlin Raichy Atyaugod Ie

Mince Cave In Brings Citywide Fright In Scranton

An extensive mine cave in in Scranton Pennsylvania damaged several dwellings in the northern section and forced many occupants to flee in night clothes. The collapse occurred suddenly due to a working in the Providence Coal company’s Dulldluga wave six double diyallings. No injuries reported. Also the war department awarded a medal of honor to Captain Clinton A Gilly of the Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry for gallantry at Caint Mauga on Sept 20, 1908, saving the regiment and the flag.

Mince Cave Scranton Providence Coal Company Ciny Washington War Department Clinton A. Gilly Minnesota Yolusteer Infantry Hickory N.C Olly

Eight Hours Legal Work for Minors Adopted

At the international solvers conference today the German English Belgian and French delegates adopted a resolution in favor of eight hours legal days work for minors and worn.

Parla, Tone

Strike Breaks at Farwell Yopland Mills Gentral Falls

The ongoing strike at Farwell Yopland Mills in Gentral Falls is reported as broken after several weeks of action. Details are sparse as readable text remains fragmentary.

Pawtuelkot Farwell Yopland Gentral Falls

Inspection report on Omaha area defense unit leaders

Inspected by Schofield Omata Juns Liewt Gen Seho Mold arrived in Omaha today and inspected the Cmnaha troops Furuno Men May Birike Youngstown Ohio June 8 Indlen Hone are tint before the close of the week of general guike ws be in augurated by oll the furnnec em ployes through the Mahoning valley for an advance in the present scale of whee

Schofield Omata Liewt Seho- Mold Omaha Cmnaha Youngstown Ohio Guike Oll Furnnec Mahoning Valley

Political Ticket List From Henigexy District Names Officials

The document lists a slate including Governor Iv Bradley as lieutenant with Col. Iv Bradley and Noutenant governor William J. Worthington, auditor Samuel J. Stoo, secretary of state Cling Finley, treasurer George W. Long, and other officials in Henigexy Louwlaytie Tuna.

Henigexy Tuna Col. Iv. 0. Bradley Noutenant William J. Worthington Samuel J. Stoo Wiiate Cling Finley George W. Long

Minnesota University Holds 23rd Graduation Exposition

About 860 graduates, young men and women, attended the exercises at the auditorium in University of Minnesota. The event celebrated the 23rd graduating class with students presenting to the public their achievements and future plans before friends, families, and educators.

Port Kenpo Lonbr University of The Bropte Minnesota

President Denies Pardon for Van Leuven Case

The President denied the pardon application for George M. Van Leuven who was convicted in the U S district court for the Northern District of Town for pension law violations. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1,000. The request cited health issues and warden statements as reasons for mercy.

Refiasce van Leuven Washington George M. van Leuven United Stated District Court Der Nto van Leuven Waar Enya Aly Lonviet Leleut

Chaos in Formosa and naval actions reported

Dispatches from Taipeh describe chaos in Formosa as fires burn Tetpel Mn ling quarter and a confrontation erupts during a bombing raid. A Chinese refugee contingent is trapped aboard a merchant steamer after bombardment silences forts. the German gunboat Ils dredges up Chinese positions near Wobe.

Japan Hong Kong Tiwnie Boss Mosa Aftairs

Chicago Inventor Charles A Thasd Challenges Edison

Chicago June 8 Charles A Thasd a local inventor bids fair to rival Edison with a stereoptic cyclorama device. The apparatus projects a continuous picture around a circular canvas interior and also uses motion to make viewers feel as if they are walking inside the scene.

Chicago Dale Edison Charles A. Chanc Amn

The Enchanted Instrument Exhibition On Demand

Twelve years of daily labor by Mr. Chase crafted a device claimed to educate the masses. It promises views of war, strikes, journeys, naval battles with photographic fidelity, including moving clouds and waters for a small fee.

Chase

Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Permanent Relief

An advertisement for Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co offers a liquid internal medicine claiming to cure gout rheumatism and neuralgia. It touts 60,000 bottles sold this year 25,000 cures with ten thousand testimonials. Priced at $1.50 per bottle with advice free and nationwide references.

United States Agandan Bwanson Rheumatic Cure CO Dearborn St Chicago

Murderer Arrested After Ax Murder in Mount Verpion

Denny Mose, intoxicated, killed his wife with an ax today at Mount Verpion Indiana. The husband fled into the woods but was caught and jailed. Jealousy sparked the tragedy in a drunken quarrel.

Mount Verpion Ind Denny Mose Agsnulter

Mysterious Death Noted in Aranagua ConsularCircle

Janet Hiram Lott United States consul in Aranagua Nicaragua died today after a five day stomach illness. Connal Lot also noted in the report. Authorities have not issued further details regarding the death or its cause.

Connal Lot Aranagua Nicaragua Janet Hiram Lott United States

Republican convention in Kentucky endorses sound currency and protection

At the Louisville Republican convention speakers defend a protected, balanced currency with gold and silver, oppose unlimited coinage, and call for reciprocal trade. They urge national unity, denounce Democratic mismanagement, and pledge an American foreign policy favoring republican allies. Judge George Denny named temporary chairman as Col. W. O. Bradley is nominated for governor.

Louisville Roped York W. Yorkes Ag Chiirman Imudo Kentucky George Denny Col Wena Brechinvidde Congress Dennis Yerkes W. O. Bradley Neelamnation Bradly Steydkopublicnos Democratie Democrats Democratic Party Republican Party

Wisconsin Odd Fellows elect officers for next year

The grand lodge of Wisconsin Odd Fellows selected J I Mead Shell Lake as deputy master W Harriman Appleton as secretary Richard Hoe Milwaukee as tranquil David Adler Milwaukee as werdon W G Thwaites Milwaukee as representative to the supreme lodge Retiring master J W Watson chosen to represent at the supreme lodge A deputy and grand master to be appointed for each lodge A contest over next grand lodge location centered Steyrend Point and Milwaukee Stevens Point won with 225 votes Milwaukee 178 Marinette 6 Rebekah lodge elected officers President Mrs Delian Duck Oshkosh Vice President Mrs C J Dinkely Janesville Secretary Mrs Sarah J Hutchinson Green Bay Treasurer Mrs Anna Iford Ashland

Offcera Wiscondia Odd Fellows J Medison Wis Grand Lodge Wisconsin Oficera Muster J. I. Mead Shell Lake W. Harriman Appleton Richard Hoe Milwaukee David Adler Worden W. G. Thwaites J. W. Watson Supreme Lodge Odd Pellowa Steyend Point Adilwaukee Stevens Point Marinette Rebekah Nasoclay Tlon Delian

Fisher shoots constable in alleged self defense

In Detroit near Chase street Fisher of Springwells claims self-defense after diverging encounter with Hugh McAfee, a constable. McAfee attacked Fisher and Fisher fired a shot to the heart, killing McAfee. Fisher was arrested and held for trial.

Clairus Detroit Mich Oscar CG Fisher Springwells Chase Street Hugh McAfee McAfee Wisher

Blue Bottom Flood Deluges Hebron Area

June 7 report from Overlin Donky, Hebron Nebraska, states the Little Bine River has flooded its banks, covering the Blue bottom area by two to five feet. All river traffic is halted and bridges along the river remain closed.

Overlin Donky Hebron Neb

Miners Vote to Accept New Scale Under Protest

Musellion miners met in rain to approve a 61 cent scale under protest. In Washington, C. L. Moroy, G. M. Beck and Beck & Morey, along with Morrison of Duluth, were barred from using the mails to obtain money under false pretenses.

Magalllon Ohio Musellion Canont Yas Mails Washington C. L. Moroy G. M. Beck Beck & Morey Alvia Cliften Morrison Duluth Minn

Start for Gray Gables Exprema to Gray Gables

Moa Cleveland and her two children accompanied by Mia Olney and her daughter left Washington at 7:80 this morning on the Colopin express for the president's summer seat at Gray Gables.

Gray Gables Washington Moa Cleveland Mia Olney

Little Party Charms With Bright Pink Shade Dress

A small gathering described a decorative ribbon and bow front style dress worn by a child at a party. Guests, including several donors, admired light refreshments and a pink shade dress as part of the festive home setting.

Eric Hostosa

CuriousWorld How Timing Affects Age Gaps Across A Day

Two observers discuss a riddle about age differences and life timing. They compare birth events with imagined paths around the world, noting how days apart births can appear when two people move toward opposite directions. The piece cites the London Tid Bits and mentions a Royal powder being praised in a separate note.

Filao Monicht Lotttud London

Daisy Chain Craft for Girls in Story Books

A fragment describes girls making daisy chains and wreaths in a rustic field setting. It explains looping stems to form a band around a hat and suggests an alternate method by linking stems through adjacent flowers. Brooklyn Engle, a

Nothar Brooklyn Engle

Electric Heat Alarm Proposal After Moretown Fire

A May 7 fire in Moretown Vermont caused extensive property damage and forest fires. The blaze started from an overheated journal box in a large mill and spread to adjacent buildings. The author argues for electric heat alarms to prevent such losses, suggesting insurers should push and offer premium incentives to adopt alarms.

Moretown Minutral Insurance Companies Naurante Compa

Egg Bidding Trick Demonstrated With Glass and Water

A quirky experiment shows an egg sinking or floating by varying water salinity. Begin with a glass of water, add salt until the egg just floats, then slowly replace with fresh water. Place the egg gently in the glass to observe its buoyancy, a simple demonstration suitable for curious audiences.

Parisian Joke About 100000 Overcoats for Sale

A Parisian prankster spots a clothing shop placard claiming 100,000 overcoats for sale and enters to test them on. The salesman calmly asks what he can do, prompting the jokester to attempt trying on the vast stock.

Paris Gale Cnn Rete Harper

Impossible Coal Shortage Sparks Urgent Inquiry

In a terse exchange, Imponstible, Mistrous Dommel, and Boryant discuss a coal crisis and ore exports. The dialogue suggests a hidden coal shortage and failed communication, with a snappy accusation that information was withheld previously due to lack of coal. The fragment reflects a midcentury, noirish newspaper style.

Mistrous Dommel Boryant Mim New York Weekly

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