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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1900

Page

6

Partisan Senate clash over Cramp charge erupts in June debate

A chaotic Washington debate pits Hanna Pettigrew Carter and others in fierce exchanges over a Cramp shipbuilder contribution charge. Hanna denies knowledge, Pettigrew asserts verification by Cramp, while Congress wrangles naval bills, armor plate plans, and adjournment timing amid crowded galleries and heated rhetoric.

Senate Washington Aconte Hanna Ohio Pettizeen South Dakota Warter Montana Bacon Georgia Pettigrew Cramp Philadelphia Republican Campaign Fund Republican National Committee Carter Wvho Cutter Acha‘tor House Congress Kent Naval Bli

Fire damages Tribune building in New York

A midnight blaze on the fifth floor of the Tribune building caused about 5000 dollars in damage. The fire originated in a room used by the summer resort bureau of the New York Journal, which was totally destroyed. The flames also damaged two adjacent rooms used by the Journal's advertising department.

New York Tribune New York Journal the Journal

Deaths from Heat Reported in UK and Aldershot

There were several heat related deaths in the United Kingdom yesterday and a number of illnesses and fatalities occurred at the Aldershot maneuvers.

London United Kingdom Aldershot

Four cremations reported after farm accident in Newfield

June 14 report from Newfield Maine states an accident on a George Goodwin farm led to four people being cremated. A separate June 1 item from Nevada cites a Prute Tadian incident in Virginia involving Jark Digglis fatally wounding two individuals and injuring a third.

Newfield George Goodwin Tadian Virginia Nev Prute Tadian Jark Digglis Live Square

Elevators Burn In Fire In New York

Fire destroys the biggrata elevators of George BW Ketchim & Co Lass valued at about 250000 dollars. The blaze broke out at daybreak and caused extensive damage to the warehouse facilities and stored goods. No injuries reported as investigators begin assessing the site.

New York George BW. Ketchim & Co

Prophecy of a Mannties Stirring Northwest Indians

A prophecy by Day Dug Guanes claims a divine warning will unleash a terrible cyclone ten days after the Fourth of July. Tribes at Walker and White Earth fear a repeat of past violence as government officials arrest Day Das Quince and monitor tense gatherings at Squaw Point.

St. Paul Walker White Earth al Walker Das Quince Day Dug Guanes Christ Squaw Point Red Boy

Jenson Says He Is Innocent

Anoka Minnesota June 18 prelim inary examination of Ben Johnson linked to Wise murder set for Monday. Johnson claims alibi centering on leaving Thompson’s at 9 30 pm and returning home via Curry farm road. He reports talking with two farmers about horses and believes witnesses will confirm his passage by their homes. His father and Mrs Innneener voice the assertion Ben is innocent despite emotional display.

Anoka Minn Ben Johnson Wise Atate D Johnson Thompson's Curry Farm Jase Johnson Innneener Ben

Kruger Defiant as War Extends Beyond Pretoria

London dispatch reports President Kruger in a railway car government in exile claims the war will continue. He says burghers will not surrender while 500 armed men remain. denies taking refuge on Dutch warship and insists the capital remains with his government.

Kruger Tan Keager Great Britain London Transvaal Machadorp Krrger Daily Express Lourenzo Marques Delant Pretoria Steyn Dewet Free State Mr. Kruger Lauray Toa Yan Lord Roberts Europe Kroger Dutel Letty Yoty Hydenhere Phew Frei Martwitorp Tlourease Marques Neoltgedehe

U S Urged to Lead in China Crisis

United States urged to take the lead in China crisis as Boxers spread, Peking under guard, foreign residents flee ports, and editorials debate open door policy and potential intervention. Reports note violence, train attacks, and possible mission risks amid international tension.

Chung London Continenti Ansal Chingary Ortey Botnge Four Ix Peking Slo Tlentsin Adapitich Slunghial Kays Tn Montain Eapital Une St. Harding Pilinging Fromt Lionstaln Long Fond Twaigoo Mme. Astler Messrs Oxssent Cades Gen Nich United States Daily Mall America McKinley England Russia Feiidabip

Crops Ruined by Heavy Rain and Wind Across Iowa Line

Des Moines June 13 heavy rain and violent wind caused extensive damage along the Northwestern between Ames and Cedar Rapids. Hundreds of acres of growing grain flooded from Lemoille to Cedar Rapids. Corn, oats, wheat and rye submerged and ruined. Tracks damaged and trains delayed as fences washed out and bridges lost.

Des Moines Towa Ames Cedar Rapids Lemoile

Barrett's Illness Forces Temporary Office Change

Word reaches Gov. Rancher that W. W. Barrett, longtime superintendent of irrigation and forestry, suffers mental illness from overwork. His son George Barrett will manage the office temporarily as officials hope the condition is temporary. The news brings regret across the state and Minnesota forestry circles.

Bismarck N. D W. W. Barrett Siite Minnesota George Barrett State Trainia Barratt

Daylight Hold-Up at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Two armed men held up the Anheuser-Busch brewery cashier at 200 Chestnut Street in broad daylight, escaping with about $60. Brewery employees pursued them, a struggle followed, and Officer Norge captured the suspects after the chase. Cashier Otto T. Benrreau and clerk John Nelson were present. the men gave the names George Dixon and George Bullford at the station.

St. Paul Brewing Company Chestnut Street Norge Otto T. Benrreau

Shaw Injured As Train Collision Hits Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa last evening a collision occurred three blocks from the station between a regular Chicago & Northwestern passenger train and a special incoming train. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed, other engineers unharmed. Gov Shaw, traveling on the outgoing train, suffered a temple cut and a bruised arm but planned to resume his journey. Mrs B I Jones of Alnts sustained minor injuries.

Des Moines Iowa Chicago & Northwestern Thomas Smith Gov. Shaw Chicago Philadelpha B. I. Jones Alnts

Demands of Railroad Mien Wisconsin Central Employes

A secret conference of Wisconsin Central railway workers including engineers firemen conductors and brakemen met to outline demands to management. They seek restoration of wages prior to receivership and changes in freight handling methods, with broad division representation across the line.

Wisconsin Central Milwaukee Wisconsin Central Railway

Archbishop Ireland Denounces Temporal Power Doctrine

The Osservatore Romano publishes Arch bishop Ireland's letter to Cardinal Rampolla denouncing the Journal de Genève statement as rubbish. He claims he wrote to the duke of Norfolk to denounce the pope's temporal power and church methods, and reserves the right to repeat these denouncements in person when he meets Rampolla.

The Osservatore Rowan Arch- Lishop Ireland Cardinal Rampolla Journal de Ganeve Duke of Norfolk Truland Gardin Runepolla Rene

Schooner Jason Parker Ashores in Dense Fog

The schooner Jason Parker of Thelie bound from Raelie to Sutton's Bright foundered on South Manston Island in a thick fog near Manitoworo Wisconsin. Cap tain Henry Harvig and his son John commanded with Christopher Johnson and Charles Foster of Racine as sailors. Crew saved to Frankfort.

South Manston Manitoworo Wis Jason Parker Tthelie Raelie Manston Island Manuel Henry Harvig John Chria Johnson Charles Foster Racine Frankfort

Ship Carpenter Dies in Revolving Propeller Accident

Duluth Minn June 18 Morneny aged thirty seven ship carpenter met a painful death when he and a companion in a rowboat were drawn toward the revolving propeller of the steamer Loli as the vessel backed from the dock. The man was from Quebec and had been briefly employed in the shipyard.

Duluth Minn Plorin

Attempt to Wreck a Train at Kenosha Wisconsin

An attempt to wreck the Northwestern passenger train near Kenosha occurred last night as three men placed laseres on the track to slow the train due to arrive at 9 32. Charles Hinves a nearby resident watched them stack ties but could not identify the offenders. Hawes later removed the obstruction and the men fled before the train’s arrival.

Kenosha Wis Charles Hinves Hawes

Prominent Sioux City Lawyer Killed by Street Car

Sioux City newspaper reports the death of Daniel T. Davis a noted lawyer and capitalist struck by a street car on July 14. The article notes Davis was a leading local figure and includes unclear details about the incident and investigation with emphasis on his prominence and untimely death.

Sioux City Iowa Danuel T. Davis Gil

Mrs Hubbard To Tour Old World After Europe Visit

Mrs Hubbard wife of ex Governor Trubant will fill in on Saturday for Europe tour. She plans to visit several countries in the Old World before returning home.

Teal Wing Mina

Slashed During Breakfast Quarrel Leaves Man Hospitalized

A quarrel over breakfast led to a stabbing on the Bismarek, Washburn & Great Wolly road. Britnm was cut through the skull into the brain and is in serious condition in hospital. Brean, son of former Congressman Brum, was jailed after the incident.

Washburn & Great Wolly Road Wis Clinekeeper Britnm Hig Avin Brean Bliusel Brum

Seventh annual meeting of Baptist association closes here

The seventh annual meeting of the Singx Walls disteler Baptist association concluded. The next unit meeting will be held at Mitch el June 4, 1901. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Moleratary, Tres, Hlaery TL trunnderson, Mitchet werk, Miss Loy Bandliou, Sioux Ba thensiiter, A.M. Bowen, Shiatx Falls.

Unclear historical case names and charges render ineligible

Reader's OCR fragment shows multiple garbled names and a murder attempt tied to a suspect. Details about charges, verdict, or destination hospital are unclear, with names like Munson Adjudged and Ninnie appearing misread. The fragment lacks coherent facts to form a valid news item.

Chase Edepted Captain in Faribault company N role

Chase Edepted captain of Company N in Faribault. Albert Chase, son of Mayor Chase, appointed after A C Votter’s resignation. the event follows district changes and reflects local leadership shifts.

Chase Faribault Mion Tune 13 Albert Company N Vierney A. C. Votter

Brady to be Governor Minnesota Man on one of the Judge

The president sent to the senate a list of judicial nominees for Alaska and Minnesota including John C Runiy as governor and Mel vie Brown for judge with other named attorneys and officials drawn from Washington and Alaska in a broad federal appointment package.

Washington Congress Senate Thal Hale House Stye Iohio Capitol Ccairman Frye Brady Minnesota Louk Aleka John C. Runiy Melvie Brown Aliestat Lantern Wheeystaan Wiishibetins Actlin EE Attorneys Robert A Prieitrien Alastat Joseph J, Wood Montiinry A At, Fost Nobnikko

Uprising Reported in North Barneo Amid British Tensions

A special dispatch from Victoria B C notes an uprising against the British in North Barneo sparked by general discontent with the ruling company. The clash left several whites wounded and many Chinese killed or injured as the city environs suffered extensive destruction.

Cijeaga Victoria B.C Japan Barneo

Village Wrecked as Wind Rages Through Kak Chota

A severe windstorm swept through the village of Tialis, seven miles northeast of here, destroying a church, a storehouse and several dwellings. Farmland was leveled, crops ruined, and homes unroofed. Authorities report widespread damage and property loss.

Kuymase Chota Kak Tialisger Here Chestor

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