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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1896

Page

6

McKinley Nominated as Parade Fills Canton Streets

A massive 10,000 strong parade formed before Gov. McKinley's Canton home after his nomination, with soldiers, citizens, and militia under Capt. Harry Vroase. He spoke of gratitude to neighbors and fellow citizens, praising loyal support across Stark County and Canton. Attendees included Mrs. McKinley and several local and visiting figures.

McWitins Canton Ohio Arvealvin McNinley Mage Inn of Match Gane Eltixena Tollawas Maj. McKinley Tts Une Stark County Blocka McKinley St. Louis Tia Esteci Cone Congress McKintoy Chaorin Shuplleity Maj. McKkinley Uawa Wua Hide Wotolmous Wilinr McKinley, Sr Misa Helen McKiniey Milas Jace McKinley Mayer Aurwick Cleveland Heldland J. N. Taylor Minn Ava Phillips G. St. Frense W. Et Day

McKinley Nominated Promptly Congratulated By Clubs

Telegrams poured in from across the nation within hours of the nomination. The Marquette Club of Chicago sent congratulations to Governor McKinley and recalled entertaining Gen. Harrison prior to his nomination, signaling broad GOP support and a shared sense of triumph.

Awkinley Ilonan Auriet Marquette Club of Chicago Gov. McKinley Marquette Club Gen. Harrison Tim Marquette Club of Chicago United Biates Gitikena Republic

Early 19th Century Election Night Telegram Bunt

Fragments from a 19th century dispatch stream show messages of congratulations to a political candidate. Figures include J C DeWitt, Howard Uy Moat, Mark Wynn, Morton of New York, Carey Mol'benrgan, ex-Senator W D Washburn, and representatives from Union Tram and Steel Co. Youngstown. Messages praise victory and pledge support for policies.

Juwii J. C. DeWitt Chess Howard Uy Moat Potelors New Jersey Feartroat Mark Wynn Obio Minna W. D. Washburn Union Tron and Steel Company Youngstown Wired

Mikinlay's Ranking Mate Nominated at Convention

The 19th century convention platform sees Moburt nominated as vice president candidate amid quick motions and noisy scenes. G L Wobart, backed by Franklin Fort, pledges New Jersey electoral votes for the ticket, referencing past Republican gains and predicting a large electors majority.

Moburt Lodge Anmuel Westenden Connecticut Nominte Gay Buckeley MuKinley Tve New Jersey Mobart G. L. Wobart Franklin Fort Newark Congress United States Senate Mame Garratt A. Iebart J. Otis Humphey Ilinois Awebart W. K. Allen Rhove Island Gov Charles W. Lippett Cheevert Tennester W. M

Telegram from St Tours reports Towne joins convention

A telegram from St. Louis dated June 18 notes L C Mirela states Towne's law partner has joined the remaining delegates at the convention. Pettigrew's belt as a political move was expected, with newspapers in Moorhead and Yankton commenting on the convention's outcome and McKinley campaign enthusiasm.

Bolh Towne Minnesota Pettigrew Booth Dakota Duluth Spector L. C. Mirela Lnw St. Tours Teller Yankton, &. D Moorhead Minn McKkinley McKinley

Venezuelan Incursion Prompted British Survey Aid

In the House of Commons Secretary Chamberlain confirmed that Venezuelan troops crossed into disputed territory with British surveyors seeking colonial support. Officials view the incident cautiously. Also noted are local court actions in Highmore and a delay in four individuals tied to a robbery charge.

London House of Commons Joseph Chamberlain Fenvanela Offtua

Drummond Castle Sinks Off Ushant After Collision

The steamship Drummond Castle with 144 passengers and 108 officers and crew sank within minutes after striking a rock off Ushant while en route from Capetown to London. Two survivors were rescued, six bodies recovered, and hopes persisted for additional passengers. The vessel, owned by Castle Line, was about 2360 tons and near the Canary Islands recently when disaster struck.

Brast, Wrance Heamor Demimnund Coatle Moree Capetown London Aroel Ushant Honta Dramaond South Africa Dusiluns Canary Islands Isle of Moline Arsol Ustinut Bel Nalcy Drummond Castle Moline Valane Frenel Dr. Jameson

Rallyes, church cases, and convention notes at Fargo

A fragmented Fargo report covers a four or five consolidated cases involving Rudhonda and United Lutheran Church, with verdicts awarding $26 to one party and $1 each to two others. The piece also notes a violent incident near Fargo, a large North Dakota convention with hundreds of delegates, opening sermons, and committee reports. Peter Kilger is named as convicted of operating a moonshine distillery near Cannon Wall city.

Rudhonda—United Lutheran Church Meeting Varga N.bd Speelad Leen Unite Hiatea Courb Jilge’ Lochren Wit Northwaat Rev Gyntht Willmar Unk Piet Byerdrup Minneapolia Rhalruin Gjartuen Minneapolis Peter Kilger Cannon Wall Courcity Dianinrek

State tournament day two thrills crowds and prizes

The largest crowd in Canton witnessed the state tournament events with Yankton departments earning top prizes. Wox and Nagner of Yankton won the double men’s coupling in four seconds, Centerville led the green two hundred yard hose race in 30 seconds, Sioux Falls second, Canton third. Rogers of Mitchell won the ladder race, Yankton claimed two hundred yard hook and udder race in eight seconds, Chief Melgerson of Canton won the chief front race, B Carr of Sioux Falls won the half mile bicyclists, Hofstad of Canton was second, and Watson of-Merrill won the free-for-all foot race in ten seconds.

Kiremen Contentn Canton Speelol Fremen Yankton Wox Nagner Centerville Sioux Walls Rogers Mitchel Acconda Chief Melgerson B. Carr BE. Hofstad Belng Watson Merre

Drain Tunnel Backers to Restart Great Mine Project

A Philipsburg report states Paul A Pass of St Louis arrived to order the reopening of the great drain tunnel abandoned two years ago. The one mile tunnel will drain metallic and granite ore fields, with 850 feet completed to the shaft. Revival could employ about 1,000 men in Granite County. work expected to start soon, but six weeks needed to finish the tunneling and mining activity paused until completion.

Anaconda Mont Philipsburg Paul A Pass St. Louia Groat Pusz Dms Grante Dpupsburg Granite County Cary

Delegates Named From Several Minn. Towns

Clough and McCleary area delegates selected in caucuses. Clough slate lists John Schutz and others for Clough. McCleary slate includes Gase Kaweed Wilcox and others for McCleary. In Roynton a Clough delegation chosen tonight: Jones Nichols Swanson and others. Also notes a Democratic ticket in Arkansas and a Trinity road race near Winona. Weather and crop updates conclude.

Clough McCleary Marshall, Minn Ainto John Schutz GC. J. Cause O. C. Whitney J. K. Gall T. P Laldwig St Riddell J. O. French J. H. Catlin James Lawrence Ole Hatlesstad Hughwells PY. Gase M.S. Kaweed H. Vatee C. St Wilcox J. Goonwin B. G. Pierce J, I Leeland J. HL. Catlin L. M. Bunge J. A. Beach LW. H. York Royntton Minn Enticy Clough Delegation Was Elected It A Caucus Tonight, Aa Followe: IW. Jonet J.N. Nichols A.W. Swanson Frant. Lee H. M. Logan A. A. Morefil

Thousand Lives Lost in Japanese Earthquake Wave Disaster

Yokohama reports a massive quake and killer sea wave across northern Japan. Shattered Kumalshi city confirmed wiped out. towns Kumaishi and surrounding areas suffer extensive damage and casualties. Authorities fear higher death tolls and widespread shipping disruption.

Wongright Aysoclatol Press Yokohama Saland Yeaso Japan Shirebeshe Oshimu Furi Tmkaka Lokachi Tehikwei Kirahiro Chiya Kumalshi Kumaishi Japan Sea Volcano Bay Pacific Yosso

Central Conference of Congregational Churches meets in session

In Paynesville Minnesota June 17 the Central Conference of Congregational churches convened with modest attendance. William Moore of Little Falls was elected moderator and Rev Swain of Sauk Rapids delivered the conference sermon. Addresses featured Prof Penryon Carleton College Stev J H Morley Jesse Chase St Cloud and Geo W Soper Alexandria.

Congregational Conferences New Y Paynesville Minn Seveial Central Conference of Congregational Churches Wilam Moore Little Balls Swain Sauk Iapida Serie Stev Locke Merrill Minneapolis Prof Penryon Carleton College Northfield Stev. J. H. Morley Minneapolia Jesse BE. Chase St. Cloud Hey. Geo. W. Soper Alexandria

Famine in China Report From San Francisco June 17

A dire famine in China threatens May Prosperous region with years of misery. Descriptions note harvest failures and widespread misery across the country, including severe poverty and distress among natives.

China San Francisco Ilnnol Satheer Annger Ingsse Acta

Berries and Shot Guns Incident in Winnebago City Special

Three young men picking berries in a Winnebago County fruit field confronted a double barrel shotgun held by the proprietor. Two paid fines of 6.76 each. the third chose to stand trial.

Winnebago City Mina Special

Robbery Kills Three at Liberty New Mexico Post Office

A Denver dispatch reports the Liberty New Mexico star route post office was robbed this afternoon. The deputy postmaster and two other men were killed while pursuing the robbers. Liberty lies 112 miles from Las Vegas. authorities believe the robbers fled toward the Indian Territory.

Denver Taspertar Me. Mechen Liberty N. Mex Tas Vegas Indiana Territory

Silver Dollar Saves Man From Bullet Wound

Park Rapids special report says Hol Horton was saved from a fatal hip injury when a silver dollar in his pocket deflected a rifle bullet. The bullet pierced his coat, barely missing him, and his coat was badly bent by the impact.

Park Rapids Stint Hol Horton

Inane hospital beds opened for northern wing completion

The state board of trustees met at the Ryan Hotel to open bids for the north wing of the Pergua Balla invane hospital. John Lorezen bid the lowest at 1840 dollars. Buller-Ryan of St Paul did not bid. Rochester, Minn. Special, June 17. Grain yields begin slow growth due to damp heat. Strawberries report vigorous growth and replanting due to pests. Corn shows good growth and clover vigor. haying underway. Gut worms strike farms. gardens damaged by spray. Nikith Annual Reunion of Black River and Trempeleaw Valley Veterans' Assn opens with guests and speeches by D. Lloyd Toms of Stevens' Point. Only two gubernatorial candidates discussed locally Clough and Chipp. general view favors Clough for renomination.

Vergua Palla Invane State Board of Trustees Ryan North Whig Pergua Balla John Lorezen Buller-Ryan Company St. Paul Rochester Minn Pack Rapida Merrillan Wiha Blwk River Trempeleaw Valley Assnciis Tlon D. Lloyd Toms Stevens’ Volnt Visitara

Cleveland Denounces Free Silver in Democratic Party

President Cleveland replies to the New York Herald on Democratic stance and free coinage. He argues against enshrining free silver in party creed, urging loyal Democrats to oppose demoralization and to favor sound money while preserving party unity and traditions. He cautions delegates to act with sober second thoughts.

Washington New York Cleveland Koro Democratc Weentacht Ogon

Time ripe for silver settlement and bi metals

A Senator states the time is ripe for a settlement of the silver question and reestablishment of bimetallism by international agreement. He cites cooperation of England and British officials, noting concessions by government leaders and preparations for an international conference without abandoning the gold standard.

Nem Saya Paris Honr Masaachusettsting Koglind MM. Selle Branca Aloe Walt Iing Aid Sr. Selino Chamber of Deputies Jending Unstow J. Balfour Ford British Treasury Britain

Yale Ouramen Arrive for Henley Regatta Contests

A Yale crew arrived in Henley on June 16 from Southampton to compete in the Grand Challenge Cup. Guided by Robert Crook of the Commercial Advertiser of New York, the team was welcomed by Trenley’s mayoral corporation and local crowds. Mayor Simmons gave a brief welcome, and Dant Creadway replied. The Americans were then shown to Marina Mill and their boats were lowered into the water.

Yale Ouramen Menley Henley-on-Thames Yale University Robert Crook Comercial Advertiser of New York Mayorial Corporation of Trenley Simmons Creadway Uoanramen Maral Mil

Merely a Murderous Finaniac

A New York report identifies George A. Semple as the shooter who killed President Wyckett of the Bank of New Amsterdam and then shot himself. Semple had a reputation for foolishness yet showed no clear motive. Wyckett’s condition remains hopeful for recovery while Semple died midday. His wife and mother-in-law were with him at the end.

New York President Wycket Bank of New Amsterdam George A. Semple Semple Wyckett Paea Antile Youngs Bemple Puyer

Dexter creamery fire damages plant and ice house

A blaze at the Dexter creamery destroyed the ice house and threatened the main plant. The enterprise valued between 5000 and 4000 dollars burned late at night. Property belonged to Martin & Harris of Owatonna and was insured. Officials suspect incendiary origin.

Dexter Mint Dexter Creamery Martin & Harris Owatoune

Two Dunks Suspended By Cheney Bank

The Pleat Nae thonal and the bank of Cheney have suspended payment due to hard collections and inability to place securities. The National deposits are small and likely to be paid in full. The affairs of the Bank of Ghoney are speculative amid absence of President Verelynl and growing concerns. The new telephone line connects Cumberland with Barron and Nice Lake for the Heer message.

Ukeney Waxh Bank of Cheney Nitionil Book of Ghoney Worbiny Unimberland, Wie Heer Nuw Qumberland Barron Nice Lake

Steamer Routes and Mining Outlook on Kootenal District

The Steamer Roaderert makes its first 125 mile northbound trip to Fort Steele Mining District with 140 tons capacity for passengers. North Star Mine aims to deliver 7,000 tons of ore this season to Great Falls smelter. Four Great Northern cars loaded yesterday. seven total. Kootenal mining country shows rich quartz and strong development prospects this year as Congress funds river improvements to remove obstructions and improve the channel.

Kootenal Jennloga Mont Speeial Fort Steele Prasengers North Star Great Svils Great Northern Congress

Two Ways to Start Conversation in a Silent Reception

The hostess whispers to Lim that the reception is a dead failure with guests mute and unengaged. They weigh options to save the event, debating piano music or starting a few rounds of whist as a remedy.

Lim Detroit

Mall'n Catarrh Cure and a Hanging Chronicle

A fragment from West Union Gazette cites a constitutional cure labeled Mall'n Catarrh Cure with price repeated. It recounts a sheriff and a condemned man in a dramatic exchange ending with both being dropped, and notes large corn shipments and exports via New York and New Orleans in the past nine months.

Diurderer West Union Gazette

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