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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
1
The latest crop bulletins from the Daakotas and Iowa show hope as railroads east of Chicago ease movement. Mentions Spain Turkey and Holmes, a St Louis murder, German emperor, British skull reports, Zola, a Derby winner, weather battles, and St Louis citizenry funding aid with spontaneous offers from across the country.
The Nespa per notes that many 400 members attend morgue parties for entertainment, viewing pale faces of the unknown dead. The piece also marks the deaths of Kate Pleld and Hrick Pomeroy, both noted journalists, whose losses are felt by readers and colleagues.
The News Resume highlights vacancies in presidential postmaster terms in June at York Pennsylvania and Payetteville New York. Postmaster Ross of Cripple Creek resigns amid charges by Inspector McMelchlen. Obituaries note W H Arnold of New York died aged 74. Vice President Stevenson to address Chapel Hill students. Prof L L Diche heads to Alaska for a North Pole prep. Lieut Com Adolph Marix weds Chace Filkins of Share Acres. marriage performed by Mayor Wanser in Terney City.
A compendium of calamities reports $9,000,000 property loss in St. Louis tornado with 424 dead and other wrecks. Destruction at Pittsburg includes D Kutz & Son brewery loss $50,000, several injured. High water halts Oregon Railway line near Wallace Street Burke Thaso. A 17 year old fatally hurt at Avon dale Alaska area storm damages a shed shelter. A cyclone near Lansing eastern Arapahoe county Cole causes damage and injuries. Miss Gelina Kinch dies from burns suffered during panic at Belmond Iowa stage fire. Samuel Harris wounded near Vernon. jealousy troubles noted. A Pittsburg Beyond avenue car injures 17 passengers. Tot Butler bicycle stuntman killed at Charles Riley Park. Wakefield accident harms a woman during a stage fire rescue. George Mack kills wife then himself. body found in Blue River.
The article lists multiple crimes and legal outcomes. John Fludson, a young farmer, faces arrest for allegedly poisoning seven public wells in Shelbyville Indiana. Henry Mitchell Smith, a Black man, was hanged in Lexington Kentucky for assault against a white woman. Frank F. Smith, a Three Rivers Michigan real estate man, sentenced to prison for perjury in the Harrison case. Eleanor McClellan was found dead on a lake shore near Commencement Osle, with evidence suggesting murder. Gen Wheaton of Denver is noted in relation to a divorced wife.
Reports say Massla, renegade Apache chief and rival to Geronime, was killed by Indian scouts in Southern Arizona after resisting capture. The death follows his leadership of the renegades and alleged clashes with authorities.
A roundup of global and colonial news items: Crete remains under a state of siege status debated. Barcelo na to acquire Italian ironclad Genoa for the government. Eugenie summons French monarchists in Brussels. bequests to Montreal hospital. Cuban railway sabotage. Peru revolts near Iquitos. a Vancouver syndicate finds Cayuso creek claims. Comus arrives with protective orders. Johannesburg reform leaders to be released. mail service expedited between Alorka, British Columbia, Seattle and Sitka.
Renomination for Congress in Georgia's Fourth District awarded to Charles L. Bartlett. Various items note events from Afro-American women convention in Boston to May exports from Bradford and a Memphis grocery firm failure with $100,000 liabilities. Also mentions Cleveland lumbermen's meeting, a New York jury in Veelasco case, Belasco payments, and women’s peace league and Pullman tax filings.
Maine politician Manley publicly states the Republican convention will nominate Maj. McKinley on the first ballot and that Reed will not accept the vice presidential nomination. He predicts New England delegates will back Reed, but party leaders favor McKinley. The report notes unrest after Reed supporters question the statement and describes hotel and convention arrangements amid racial tensions involving delegates in St Louis.
In St Louis on June 10 John Goodnow has camped with strong McKinley support and challenges rivals to dispute his claim as Minnesota’s McKinley man. Delegation arrival may clarify if he can win election as rational committeeman. Tim Byrnes and ex Governor Merriam draw attention at headquarters. Minnesota figures expected to contend for temporary leadership despite St Louis praise.
Hanford overruled objections to the recent sale of the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern railroad property and signed an order of confirmation. He told opponents they may appeal in the Charles Cr знач Court of Appeals and reassured creditors the court will protect their rights by retaining control over enough of the assets to satisfy claims against the receivers.
Delgado family, American citizens from Havana New York onboard the City of Washington en route to Washington to file state department statements about their Cuba ordeal. The elder Delgado reportedly wounded, servants killed, property destroyed as Banished soldiers are accused in the incident. Also aboard Felix Caubeiro an officer in the Spanish service on a purported important errand to the U S.
The national committee session adjourned until tomorrow after seating Georgia delegates in one contest and postponing others. Georgia and Florida contests dominated the day with McKinley alignment favoring seating contestees. Kentucky Governor Bradley's currency policy comments refocus national discourse ahead of St Louis meetings as Congress plans to adjourn tomorrow afternoon.
In Washington at night Mr Mule of Mualue gave notice of Motion 10 to reconsider the vote on pay for letter carriers. The measure is viewed as support for government expenditures or advancing salaries of any kind.
A Western Union Telegraph Company report shows a 4 percent quarterly dividend payable July 16. The vent ended June 10 and the statement lists figures including BT 708,000 and other financial data.
London June 10 Mrs Annie Dyer known as a baby farmer was hanged at Newgate at 9 am. Arrested April 9 she and her son-in-law Palmer allegedly killed many infants entrusted to her care. Investigations found infants dumped in the Thames weighed down with bricks. Evidence showed widespread killings with letters from parents. Dyer, about fifty, profited from the crimes and maintained a pious image until trial.
A garbled report notes a Jubilee gathering named Myr Elder's Jubilee with attendees from various groups. It references Archibishop litera dole Anbilve, an audience at an event, and mentions speakers and a cube Inghe. The text is severely distorted but hints at a public assembly, some awards or proclamations, and a context involving United Press sourcing.
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