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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1895
Page
1
A fragmented report notes naval concerns about a new waterproof packing material derived from corn. The piece hints at exploration of exterior and interior hull defenses and mentions potential European political intrigue involving a German emperor and a prince, with no clear outcome.
English papers report a ll yeasel reaching forty knots and English builders turning out fast small crafts. They discuss British maps of Venezuela, Japan’s trade reliance on England, Russia pressuring Japan, Lincoln statue symbolism, French aristo critique, Taubourg St Germain boycotts, Formosa as a republic idea, cannibalism rumors, and Japan likely to claim Formosan land with firm governance.
The case involves J. B. Carpenter who killed his father and his mother convicted as an accessory. While awaiting trial they assigned the murdered man’s estate to his heirs. The court is asked to annul the proceeding on estoppel due to their crime, a disputed issue with various state rulings.
English farmers struggle with less arable land and worse climate while American farm machinery boosts rival production. The downturn slashes college rents, with Oxford colleges, notably Oriel, seeing revenue fall by about 16 percent over the last decade due to reduced farm rentals.
The Washington dispatch notes the treasury and court activities during a session break. Justice Jackson will lead the Supreme Court on circuits during the current term, while the president plans a brief recreation at Gray Gables after closing up business in Washington. Internal Revenue Service civil service exams have organized 24 of 60 files and will be commissioned immediately.
War costs cited by Sir John Lubbock at £876000000 a year. John Morley praised as a music lover with Wagner and Chopin favorites. Harvard’s Edwin V Morgan accepts history chair. Adelwart West Reserve ties noted. Senator Brice rents Newport villa. Mary Moore Davis and Maj Moore linked to New Orleans editorial scene. Concord residents tied to Daniel Webster and relatives. memorials for Sherman and Sheridan observed. Italy’s Queen’s historical shoe collection noted. Joan of Arc, Marie Antoinette linked artifacts. Salmon P. Chase grave monument planned. Rev. Amory Bradford discusses skepticism among women versus college men.
A string of tragedies and disasters reported include Mrs Henry Lindenburg's drowning in Elkport Iowa, a $12000 lumber fire in Traverse City Michigan, drownings in Atlantic City and Akron, a West Richfield mill fire causing $25000 loss, a fatal trolley collision near Sprint, Indiana, and various injuries from accidents. Also noted are suicides in Illinois and Arkansas, a murder in Atlanta, and other violent incidents. the sprawling bulletin ends with a note on a jail term for Hopry Bardenstag and a family tragedy in Montrose Illinois.
A fragmented report compiles varied items from Europe Asia and America. It notes murders and disappearances in Illinois and Chicago, a Berlin police head revived, shipping and canal talks, Cuban insurrection skirmishes, political shifts in Newfoundland and Mexico, labor strife, and industrial updates including rail, iron, and construction forecasts. Observers mention studies on health in Aurora and strikes elsewhere, with sporadic references to universities and prominent figures.
The Memphis silver convention, a nonpartisan gathering of Democrats Republicans and Populists, named David Turple of Indiana as president and adopted strong pro silver coinage resolutions. Turple praised the assembly, and A B Wade of Mississippi was chosen secretary while the agenda focused on restoring bimetallic money and opposing gold monometallism with calls for free silver coinage at 16 to 1.
Cleveland Ohio June 15 The Cleveland Rolling Company posted notices that wages for all laborers and mechanics would rise after Saturday ex The laborers numbering between 300 and 400 will be increased from 112 per day to 125 and the mechanics will receive a general advance of 16 percent Washington June 14 The transfer of Formeasa island from China to Japan is announced in a cablegram from the Japanese foreign office to the legation here
Richard Whirled ex engineer of Lake Shore railroad dies from wounds after three men assaulted him near the Cleveland infirmary. They beat, shot, and robbed him of $4 while fleeing. two suspects identified as William Green alias Shy Patty and Henry Kent alias Prisco Silt, with a third escaping named Murphy. Nov 2.
June 12 Chinook Montana authorities report a one-year-old son of rancher Marcus McKnin was kidnapped by hunter Prank Turner and several unidentified men. A ransom note demanded payment and the McKnin family area organized a posse that pursued the robbers into the mountains but the trail was lost. A second posse formed and the search continued.
Igor Stordock, a former Legislator and ex warden at Still Witter under Cov MeGil, died at his Rothesay home yesterday from a hernia. He was about fifty five. He will be buried with Masonle Woners. Stordock was out in a great storm when both his hands were frostbitten.
A June cable from Vice Consul Knight in Cape Town reports the death of United States Consul Clues H. Benedict, a Minnesotan from St. Paul, respected for his efficient service. Benedict hailed from Minnesota and held the post before his passing.
The South Dakota treasurer candidate W W Taylor is expected in Pierre before week’s end. Reports say he arrived voluntarily with friends and that the attorney general and governor are away, leaving few details. Further developments are anticipated as more information surfaces.
After filibusters in Washington on June 12 the administration decided to dispatch a U S warship to Key West to cooperate with revenue cutters in watching for filibustering expeditions. The move aims to aid Cuban insurgents.
A fraud order was issued by the Post Office Department on June 12 against Posters Art College and Wilson Foster of St Louis for obtaining money through fraudulent means.
Workmen report two vandals entered the Thaddeus gallery on Bond Street in London on June 12 and mutilated a life sized portrait of Gladstone. They escaped without difficulty in the incident, which authorities are investigating.
The Santa Fe shops and round house at Arkonens City burned to the ground. Many engines were destroyed. Loss estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
Rome June 12 reports the new Italian parliament opened with ceremony by King Humbert. Also June 12 in Washington the president appoints Douglas V. Wood postmaster at Walla Walla Washington. Copenhagen notices firing on the San Francisco and Columbia. Titteburg boilermakers strike action after 10 percent wage demand was refused. about 1,200 men out.
Sime Jean Grenier formerly of Minneapolis visited friends in Montreal when he went out Friday night and has not been seen since authorities report a belt with $2,006 found on the body and no other clear clues in this unclear note from local police.
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