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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
1
A garbled update references health concerns over dyeing plants, adulteration fears, and a scattered mix of international politics. Mentions include Japan’s emperor, Prince of Wales travel rumors, Germany and France policy notes, Kaiser Wilhelm, Shakespeare’s grave, and a wage increase at Cambria Ivoo Company in Forshurstown Pa. Also notes Rutger College students disrupting a New Zealand street and a Kiel Baltic toast.
A collage of brief society items notes the death of Dr. Charles D. McCraner in Missouri after twenty years' service, Col. Kedale, Wil l iam Kedale, and Mary R. Hatch at Hannibal, MO. It mentions Bishop Doane’s critique of new woman Julia Ward Howe, theater man Forepaugh’s death in Philadelphia, and marriages of Emma Thompson to Dr. August Layties and Anthony J. Drexel Biddle to Cordelia Randel Bradley. Presents a snapshot of era figures, families, and social ties with values and dowries implied.
Unclear but multiple fatal incidents reported including John Bolton aged 28 killed by a train near Jefersonville bd Mrs Mary A McGoy fatally struck by a train at St Joseph Missouri Henry Newcomb farmer near Richmond Virginia gored by a bull at home another woman killed by horse near Wabash Indiana and a four and a half percent old Minnek Illinois boy died of lockjaw from a pulley accident Cal Vin Verblo farmer’s daughter burned to death at Anba TH during a stove incident Oil drilling near Pittsburg halted by explosion injuring three men Morrisson Cold founder Googe Motriann Ex died from injuries after being thrown from a hose Wellington BC miner Jeeve Smith slept with dynamite under bed causing a cabin fire funeral notices forthcoming Forest fires widespread in Pennsylvania Oswayo Bradford Sharon Center and Watson farm Prebbledale Forest County woods aflame Toll heavy near Cameron West Virginia B.& C. line price increased affecting twenty eight miles east of Wheeling a large disaster as homes destroyed and residents displaced.
A garbled OCR note lists multiple criminal cases across states. Mentions Milas Moggle Short of Nevada Illinois robbed of 1500 dollars, Charles Waiton-Dogden of New York killed himself in Central Park, Kitty Bella-Wallace 25 years old accused of public indecency in Montpelier Ohio, Henry Schmeiltzer a former liquor dealer, and a San Antonio suicide. Also references Doolel Warner shooting Patrick Higgins near Lexington Kentucky, James Redwing of Arkansas shot while plowing, and a tar and feathering in Wallula Washington. The piece ties these to a feud and unnamed parties.
A garbled collection of foreign affairs, criminal cases, and political notices reports on arson, assassinations, and trials. Names like Av B, Avon, Kid Thompson, and L. A. Woolley surface amid scattered references to Constantinople, Grenada, Arm enia, and Cuba, with notes on schools, railroads, and legal actions.
A man named Briginger Wanteil was seized this morning by police in the Mt Family area on charges involving an attempted assault and arson against a woman and child. He was taken to Droymnold jail and is to appear before a magistrate tomorrow morning for examination. Deputy Attorney General McLean will conduct the crown’s case. The police також report Dare Will MARKS strong to establish his innocence. the trial is expected to be memorable.
A Wisconsin county judge ordered a drunkard sent to a state cure institute for a four week term at costs not exceeding 140 dollars. The move, under a new law, allows commitment when the person or family cannot pay, with transfer repayment possible to the county treasury. The article also critiques a patent medicine, Baklog Powder, and its claimed cures.
In Dallas Texas on June 22 a contract for $18,000 worth of dressed lumber was issued to Stewart and associates for the construction of the big Amphitheater for the Corbet/Mtzalmmonsch fight slated for October. Dan Smith of New York named press agent for the syndicate backing the contest. The enterprise has already drawn a funding pool of about $50,000, credited to the construction and promotion departments.
In the stone church of St Mark's the oldest daughter of an American house married the eldest son of a long established English family. Miss Mary Queenphant Wilson, daughter of Elizabeth K. Wilson and the late Eugene M. Wilson, wed Captain Henry Fitsherbert of the Royal Berkshire regiment in a ceremony noted for its beauty and ceremony.
Secretary Smit certified to the secretary of the treasury that Minnesota North and South Dakota and Wisconsin are entitled to 27000 each yearly under the act of 1800 in aid of agricultural colleges. The funds will be turned over to the plates shortly after July 1 when available.
Beoteh tleh in Exington Virginia on June 22 hosts the FNG Rav assembly of the Acoteh Tleh Society of America. The congress convened today in the hoped of the Wniver City with Mr. Robert Bonner of New York presiding as president, calling the meeting to order promptly.
A fire at Beattle Binge in Seattle destroyed property valued around 200,000 dollars. The blaze began at 1 o clock this morning and damaged the Consolidated Etrees Railway Company assets nearby.
A damaged OCR fragment references towers, an Ab form, a government ate, and occupancy at an area labeled Sidiaentervitorye. Specific names, places, dates, or outcomes are unreadable. The readable parts suggest a contested site or tenancy issue with related forms and residence claims.
A chaotic morning in Ottawa features Gov. McKinley of Ohio and Gov. Morrill arriving to address about 10,000 attendees at a festive assembly. The scene includes receptions, handshakes, and speeches as officials mingle with local leaders and the crowd before a public tasting and commentary on baking powder.
The article reports a conviction in Cresco Iowa involving charges of throidating and related offenses. It mentions witnesses, a Dubuque court plea, and an alleged threat to a pensioner D P Antyvus. Under orders from the attorney general’s department the United States attorney retrained Waste.
Seven Supreme Court decisions were issued by Judge Canty this afternoon. The most notable reverses the lower court ruling in the North Waster Guaranty Loan matter, with Frank of Merrill and the National New Haven Bank versus W D. Washburn. The ruling holds officers and the corporation liable for unfaithfulness or dishonesty, and neglect of duty, making Washburn potentially liable for the debt of both parties.
A Highlands Denver suburb committee reports missing books tied to ex city treasurer Wyndut now county treasurer. Irregularities described as sensational, city attorney orders criminal proceedings against all involved.
A group of eight gold miners from Deming New Mexico on the Yaqui River in the Bonora area of Mexico were found murdered about two weeks ago. Uncertain names of the killing party. the miners had been successful in gold extraction and robbery is the probable motive.
Washington reports negotiations reopened by agents of Ching in America seeking silver to pay the 200 million toeis indemnity to Japan. Talks aim to secure funds from American capitalists without immediate settlement.
A lengthy description details the 1860 opening of the Great Baltic canal with the Hohenzollern leading the ceremony. Empresses and princes observed from notable hotels as cannon salutes marked the passage of ships, with the German fleet and foreign vessels forming a grand pageant.
Gibbsville press notes heavy rainfall on June 23 causing high water in Galesville. A log jam blocked the stream for several miles and boats were driven into the mud as floodwaters surged through the area.
A damaged OCR fragment references a company notice about liabilities totaling 250000 dollars. The legible portion mentions a to day date and assigns some figures, but the full context and entities are unclear.
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