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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
1
The winter of 1896-00 is recorded as the best cattlemen have experienced in Western South Dakota with cattle in splendid condition. Early indications point to an earlier beef shipping season due to Grose starting ahead.
Long Island coast hosts a seasonal fishery for longtailed mollusca crabs called horse feet. Hunters use a moonlit eight night hunt to spear or trap the crabs near shore, loading them into boats by rope. Females fetch about 22 dollars and males half that, for baymen and farmers who process them for eel pot cement and fertilizer.
A humorous historic vignette recalls President Cleveland on a fishing trip with a guide, rain falling for days, rough rocks, and constant mosquitoes. The president’s attempts yield empty creel and repeated exclamations, ending with the quip that there’s no fish in the brook.
Report of the 1896 Republican convention at Cleveland shows McKinley receiving 6611 2 votes on first ballot out of 922. Hobart of New Jersey also nominated. silver wing delegates bolt, Martin Teller of Colorado leads walkout amid clash over gold standard, dramatic scenes, and large crowds.
Delegates pushed toward a Clinton era regroup as Morton’s supporters faced Miller faction opposition. New Jersey's Ilo Wit emerged as a likely nominee with Bolkeley, Lippett, and Walker nominated briefly. A single ballot decision yielded a narrow edge for the winner amid scattered votes for Reed, Thurston, Grant, Depew, Morton, and Brown.
Biographical sketch outlines Hobart's career from education at Rutgers onward. Born in New Jersey, he studied law, served as Paterson city counselor, speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, state senator, and Senate president. He chaired the Republican state committee slate, led rail and bank roles, and recently received an honorary degree from Rutgers.
Patterson New Jersey erupts in parade fever as Garrett A Mopart appears set for nomination on the first ballot. Crowds overflow near newspapers and telegraph offices. bands, processions, and burning of buildings signal a citywide jubilant response and mass mais de la lume.
In New York Maher kayoed Slavin as fans packed Madison Square Garden. The Australian challenger Williams was slow to react as Maher landed potente blows, with the referee stopping the fourth round as Slavin struggled to recover. Police warned spectators about arrests for disorderly conduct as the bout ended.
Attorney General Nol Wik Er. Madlaen Wik Specht today refused to bring suit to upset the Republican legislative opportunity. He said he had personally advised the Governor of the opinion that it would be prudent to wait and not push a confrontation. The move follows the governor’s stance on the restraint and potential court action regarding the Bunie letter.
A sudden death in Winnipeg spreads shock through the community and prompts an immediate adjournment of a nearby meeting. The report notes a high level of concern among local organizations and references a broader unrest resulting in several murders and revolts in Murabeland, Cape Town.
The platform affirms protection and reciprocity, denounces Democratic rule, and supports sound money with a gold standard. It calls for expansion of the navy, enforcement of immigration laws, civil service reform, anti-lynching measures, and federal territory rights while backing Cuban independence and American industrial growth. The document lauds President Harrison’s administration and outlines plans to restore prosperity through tariff and trade policies.
The South Dakota Aremen's tournament drew a large crowd as Yankton and Armour triumphed in key races. New officers were elected with Grout as president and Anderson as second vice president. Mitchell, Canton, and Yankton produced notable performances in the fighting event and novelty contests.
A fragmentary report from Washington state mentions postal changes and county names with several unreadable names. It notes a new post office establishment at a town and names a person likely to be postmaster, alongside various officials and locations distorted by OCR.
A confusing report describes Mitchell and Trampa facing authorities after a suspected theft at B. A. Wiener’s store. Police examined evidence, leading to their bound over in a preliminary examination.
The opening session of the Republican national convention in St Louis features 8000 spectators, with Chairmen Carter and Thurston presiding. Delegations from Maine to California are present, portraits of Grant and Lincoln adorn the galleries, and the day includes formal credentials and rules actions plus the first major test of McKinley versus Reed allied factions.
The fifteenth Eplacopyt diocesan council of Milwaukee met in Madison Presiding Bishop Isaac Nicholson led 100 attendees. G I Weight of Milivinier reelected secretary and WK Bissell of Milwaukee assistant. G E Jones of Milwaukee reelected treasurer. Appointments announced for the ensuing year include Chancellor Wehitniu Revner from Janesville and other clergy. Council recommended moving the annual session to September and petitioning the General Council in Washington, with discussion of parish reps and meeting locations.
Fragmentary text from a St Olaf related item lists names and places including Norway and various surnames. The readable parts mention graduation at St Olaf College and several individuals, but many words are garbled, making a clear summary difficult.
A devastating and widespread fire swept Galeasvil Aalestinn Wisconsin damaging Anderson and Calla fyenltyre store and Givover & Co. showroom. The blaze destroyed several storefronts including Veteriog & Anderson and McAdam shop. People's haivest store and Haote's photographs gallery suffered major water and smoke damage. Rover & Cota stock evaluated at 6000 dollars with insured value up to 1400 dollars. Fire origin suspected to involve oxcel r plume.
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