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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1894

Page

5

World News Wrap Includes Rail Bill and Drowning Tragedies

A global bulletin reports Washington endorsing a railroad pooling bill amid Senate talks on the matter. In Alaska, Coast Survey boat Patterson overturn stories are questioned after three crewmen drown. Obituaries and deaths span Hannah Ward aged 84 in Michigan and W B Field in New York.

Senate Jersey City Coast Survey Ateamer Patterson Tongas Narrow Alaska Washington

Kansan Lena Mrs Lease to be Nominated for Congress

Miscellaneous items report Lena Mrs Lease slated for congressional nomination in Kansas. Other notes mention dog bites in Dallas, troops recalled from Pekin after riots, Newark’s memorial cornerstone laid, a receiver sought in Indianapolis for Guaranty Life, and Northern Pacific court borrowing for interest.

Lease Congress Kansas Dallas Cox Pekin Newark Ohio Indianapolis Guaranty Life and Accident Association Northern Pacific Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps Littsburg St. Louis Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Gestion Detroit W. Hazzard Monongahels Guillen Mills Clyde Asto Happy Ling Cedar Rapids Shira Dubuque Terry Brown Broadland

Miners Return to Work Across Ohio Valley

Reports from Columbus Ohio and surrounding districts indicate growing support for resuming mining. Two thirds of Ohio miners are expected back this week, with major plants like Carbon Iron and Steel and Edgar Thompson Steel restarting. In Melhostport and Scottdale operations resume after idle periods, while some miners refuse to return until wage increases are granted. The nationwide strike settlement has energized business in the region as coke supplies and production lines restart.

Columbus Olio Mune United “Mine- Workers Areca Inimisinkabjo Austaluttig Minzta Ohio Massillon Hocking Valley Toledo New Ntraitaville Pittsburg Carbon Iron and Steel Company Olives Twenty-eighth Street Works Shoanburger & Howe, Brown & Co Scottdale Cnd Steel Company

Gladstone Bay Come Invited Visit by Americans

An effort in New York on June 1 plans to invite British statesman Mr Gladstone to visit the United States. Chauncey M Depew notes the invitation will be issued by a large chamber of representative men, amid hopes for a grand reception comparable to Lafayette or Kossuth in scale. The plan faces age and travel doubts but proceeds to honor his standing in the U S. Meanwhile Mrs Hoff meister, 60s, ill with syphilitic fever, lies alone in a bare room in Minneapolis north of Worthington road, with little aid beyond police attention and a few city physician visits. Her husband, a cigar maker from Fort Washington, WI, works in Wabasta earning meager wages, leaving her with scant support and few visitors.

House of Lords Leroy Brooks Rio Grade Do Sul Brazil Belotus Vienna Steinbutch Bude-Pesth Scotch Mine Owners’ Association Stambuloff Prince Ferdinand Eugene Corbett Guildhall Scotland P. Iynan Invinziples St. James Juan G. Gonzales Buenos Ayres Senor Maringo Mnet Decondi Senor Exuaguiza Wim United States New York Muglanil America Addison Roads Gindetone Groun Mr. Gladstone Chauncey M. Depew Min Gilodstong bin Perhval Ienet Lafayette Kossuth Ririty Christian Charity Hoffmeister Weilding Worthington Rocoua North Hugbauil Minneapolis Fort Washington Wis Wabasta Elis

Hearing on railway transfer facilities at Hanley Falls

The Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission held a hearing today under chapter 104 requiring the Minneapolis and St. Louis and the Great Northern Railway to build transfer facilities by constructing a line between their roads at Hanley Falls in Yellow Medicine county. An order from spring mandated compliance, and mandamus relief has been sought to compel action. Attorneys General Childe and Young appeared for the state, with M. D. Grover and Albert Clink representing the railroads.

St. Paul Milroad Wwarghouse Minneapolis Childe Young Atwytee D. Grover Albert Clink Forthe Northews Mimieapulis

Disorderly Vienna meeting ends with police clash

Workmen in Vienna attacked police as crowd refused dispersal during a rally. Gendarmes cleared the square after efforts to disperse the unruly gathering failed and several officers were injured.

Piplt Vienna Toalay Jng Polica Hell

Amendment Defeated on Free List in Senate Debate

In Washington on June 10 the senate debated tariff items as lawmakers argued over free list status for bituminous coal and related materials. A Hill amendment to remove coal from the free list failed 7 to 51, with senators from multiple parties casting votes. House action followed, as the finance and tariff discussions continued amid amendments and proposed duties.

Washington Senate Secratary of Wit Superiot Duluth Platt Hilh Poiter New York Hill Armendment Messia Allen Kyle Poffer Hil Irby Erecrets Lansbrough Washburn Hansbrough United States Squire Donnce Committee Finance Committee

Desperate Attack Shocks Respected Spokane Citizen

June 10. Dr Justice of Selasid Idaho attacked Ebner Sperry at his home on the Wy Pottlact. Justice pistol whipped Sperry, then Sperry stabbed Justice with a knife. Justice was bound and beaten. a messenger summoned a doctor. Neighbors tried to lynch Sperry, who warned he would shoot anyone who tried. Sperry lies in critical condition. Land dispute fuels the feud. Sperry owns the county’s largest fort and is highly respected.

Dusae Spolane Wash Justice Selasid Ioho Ebner Sperry Wy Pottlact Sperry Brimy Rasene Pnd Dnife Nas Tustica Spery

United Vapor and Gas Stove Co Formed in Illinois

Ten firms including Quickmont Vapor Stove Co and Johnson and Brandon of St. Louis join to form the United Vapor and Gas Stove company in Illinois. Capitalization is 8.5 million dollars. the merger targets mail trade and aims for annual savings around 250 thousand dollars, including 100 thousand saved from royalties.

Gloveland Quickmont Vapor Stove Company Aut Johnson & Brandon St. Louis G. M. Clarke Company Ghicago Haxter Stave Company Mansfield Ohio Aurora Vapor Stove Company Schneider & Treukamp Company Shuidard Lighting Company Dangter Stove and Manufacturing Company Cleveland United Vapor and Gas

Unlawful possession charge for Omaha detainees after rail disturbance

Coxcylles captives including John Eilington William Willson Frank Hammond and others were brought to Omaha jail to await trial on unlawfully tilting possession of Union Pacific property at North Platte Thursday night. Seven box cars with 220 meters of rump disrupted Tilug burg and Ogalatla, hauled to Port Sidney, guarded at an abandoned military base awaiting court disposition.

Coxcylles Omaha John Eilington William Willson Frank Hammond Lf. Murray Fenn Wilson Herbert Chace B.D. Smith Pyved Payne W. J. Keronte Union Pacific North Platte Tilugburg Ogalatla Port Sidney Butrels

Purchase of Queen Bee deal in Senate estate easing up

Senator Pettigrew reports telegram from American Covent Company confirming the purchase of the Queen Bee from the Seney estate. Buyers will take immediate possession and invest about 25 100 in repairs to adapt the air to imminent cereal products. Operations to begin in fall as Sioux Falls expects housing for 500 people within a year.

Sethe Sioux Walls Pettigrew Sammay Aight American Covent Company Seney

Sugar Stock Denial Before Senate Investigation

Washington June 10 The senate sugar trust investigation committee questioned Minnesota man Washburn about rumors of sugar stock speculation. He denied buying or selling sugar shares for five years and said the report was spread to harm him. Senator Gorman repudiated the idea of sugar stock manipulation influencing legislation as the committee voted 3 to 2 to request certification of Havemeyer and Soares refusals to district attorney.

Sonnton Washburn Senate Minnesota Washburn Minneapolis Minneapoiis Duluth Pavort

Wrecked Brent Car Sends Express Far Into Electric Car

An express from Paterson New Jersey derailed and struck an electric car at River Street crossing injuring eight passengers including four motor van men and a conductor. Three believed fatally injured and five seriously hurt. The wreck was caused by a switch clogged with box cars obscuring the crossing view.

Paterson Deckertown Sasnuchinna& Western River Street Tolleg

Make Goodwin and Swift Financiers of Gogilwin & Swift

New York June 10 Wendell Goodwin and Frederick Swift of Gogilwin & Swift railroad promoters at 60 Broadway made an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The failure arose from general losses and inability to meet obligations. Estimated liabilities run from 500000 to 750000. Mr Goodwin is vice president of the Brooklyn Digest Ball club. Creditors are chiefly local individuals.

New York Wendell Goodwit Frederick Swift Finn Gogilwin & Swift Broadway Goodwin Brooklyn Dige Ball Club Kargely

Pree Delivery Reports Favor Boong Iowa for Free Delivery

Inspectors from the postal department in the Northwest review applications for free delivery. Boong Iowa receives a favorable report, while Vlorve S10 faces an unfavorable one. Austin and Crookston are under consideration, with the possibility that the former city or both may gain free delivery starting July 1.

Washington Il Poatotice Department Northwest Elalis Hve Feco Boong Towa Vlorve S. 10 Austin Crookston

Stolen goods report from St Pauls area burglars

The Sunday morning burglary in St Pauls district saw two gold watches eight dollars in money a suit of clothes a pair of gold eye glasses and a bunch of keys taken from multiple apartments on the second and third floors. The thieves attempted entrances to several units but fled when interrupted.

St. Patul Virginia

North Land hull work halts as riveters strike slow progress

In Duluth Minnesota on June 20 workers delay continuing hull work on the steamship North Land, twin to the North West. The riveters led a strike some time ago and no alliance went forward. The North Land will receive minor improvements to the engine and other areas as suggested for the North West line.

Duluth Minn North Land

Drowned Whiley Nothing Arola Mississippi River Tragedy

June 18 report of Peter Mummiessen, employed by Yom Colvin near Bridley Anoka County, drowning after being swept into a whirlpool on the Mississippi River. Born circa 20, described as single with excellent habits. Details unclear due to damaged text. local findings indicate a fatal river accident near the farm.

Arola Mint Peter Mummiessen Mississippi Yom Colvin Bridley Anoka County

Three Die in Runaway Car Crash In Laundsville

The disaster near Tevergrgen lakes claims Y. Miller wife of a leading merchant and her two children. A runaway automobile driven by a stranger caused the fatal incident as bystanders scrambled to assist. Police investigate motive and identify the driver.

Hues Laundsville Golo Die Ad-Mire Y. Miller Tevergrgen Lakes

Design Contest Aims for New Minnesota Capitol

Public notice invites architects to submit printed instructions detailing design requirements for Minnesota's new capitol. It requests fireproof construction using modern methods, granite exterior if feasible, two elevators, lighting from outside where possible, indoor courts avoided, and careful heating and ventilation planning.

Minnesota’ Capitol Aia Ataty Ths Costas Ab Uberty Senate Home of Representatives

Sudden Death Of Seven-Year-Old In Outdoor Closet

A seven-year-old boy, son of Samuel Natelson of 187 West Seventh Street, was found suffocated in an outdoor closet yesterday. He had been missed since about 10 AM, and police noted a delayed report by his parents before the body was recovered by Officer Baerto with Coroner Whitcomb’s assistance. The death is under coroner’s jurisdiction as investigators review circumstances.

St. Paul Abrah Natelson Samuel Natelson West Seventh Street Littl Shen Natelaon Polles Marthly Whitcomb Plewo Baerto

Funeral Honors For Ex Minister Bi Nicotra In Naples

Full military honors marked the funeral of Bi Nicotra ex minister of the interior in Naples. The interment at a public cemetery drew many civil and military officials including the minister of war and representatives from parliament and city authorities. The event was witnessed by a large crowd and included military displays and processions through the city.

Naples Bi Nicotra Vico Equeny Ising Jarliament Elyil Avera Funeruh

Robbery at Theatre Seat In Titteburg

Robbery occurred Friday night during a theater performance in Minmond Titteburg with jewelry and money taken totaling 62.50. Detectives pursued James Sling on suspicion. stolen property partially recovered and funds moved through Washington offices as part of a broader money order program.

Minmond Titteburg Chomay

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