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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
A destructive blaze at a Fargo warehouse destroyed J. E Case assets and many stored goods. Damage estimated at $75,000 with further losses including $20 in additions and large stock of repairs. The fire burned for hours before discovery and involved threshing equipment and old machines, complicating remodeling plans.
Fires, N D March 4 report on Whitestone battlefield amid moves to set aside Mel In Bickey county as a national park. Valentine received a Washington order to withdraw from entry the southeast quarter of section 7 and other quarters, affecting a field where Gen Scully fought the Indians in 1862.
Fargo March 4 A North Dakota judge endorses allowing applicants who cannot speak the state’s native language due to six years of residence to receive citizenship papers. The decision, praised as Americanist, would let such applicants proceed despite language barriers. Also Fargo reports: a railway conductor Seger dies after completing a long trip from Enderlin to Portal, collapsing upon arrival at Portal. The death follows a strenuous duty period and fatigue.
Exjurits are wa tae Vecaveling Man who was entered at Blanchara WN D4 Bien Ferrus Fells Affon March £-W B Dawley the traveling man who was in jured in the Great Northern wreck at Bhunchand died of his interfest. His wife left here for bly vedside but death occurred an hour before she ar ched. Dawley was well known throughout this section having traveled for the Bt Pant Rubber company for many years.
Sherman, son of Major General Sherman and nephew of General William T. Sherman and Senator Sherman, died at age forty five in Des Moines after a paralytic stroke five weeks ago while visiting his wife's grave at Woodland cemetery.
Bellingham Minnesota on March 4 a cooperative creamery building was burned down with no fire insurance. The plant had been managed by J N McBride since 1897. Earlier items include tax collection totals in Fenells Falls and Sioux City politics news, with various local events and upcoming meetings noted.
May Lose Use Of Eyes Melvin S. Mout gonery, a fireman on the Murtikern Pal afe, suffered facial injuries from an explosion last night. He was taken to St. Clarke’s hospital and it is feared he will lose the use of his eyes.
Sullivan Indiana March 6 Postmaster David A Murphy a leading citizen of Fairbanks is missing. He left home with postal funds to deposit in Terre Haute and was seen to travel there. A letter dated Feb 27 from Murphy to his wife says he will not be alive again and asks for a simple burial in a plain casket once his body is found.
Damaged windstorm from Monterey Mexico swept into San Antonio March 6, causing extensive destruction. No lives lost, but Mexico and Gulf railroad depot, its roundhouse, a large foundry, and a smelter were destroyed or severely damaged. Passengers reported heavy property losses and mold destruction across several structures.
Leo Winsberg, a young Jew, found guilty of attempting to kill Levinson, a Jew, in Levinson's pawnbroker shop at Deadwood on December 4, 1901. Jury verdict returned. sentence to be pronounced March 7.
Osceola Wisconsin reports the death by self-inflicted cause of August Schmidt, a well-to-do farmer near Certuria north of town. He is kin to Julius Schmidt of Burkhardt, who recently attempted to harm his wife and himself. Authorities speculate domestic trouble affected August Schmidt's mind.
At Glenwood Wisconsin March 5 a rear end collision occurred on a curve about two miles east of Cyan on the Wisconsin Central between two freight trains. No lives were lost and the only injury was to the rear train's fireman.
Sioux City banks show deposits surge to eight million as of Feb 25. Total in six national banks and one trust bank stand at 8,276,182.29 with another bank yet to report. Also reports include a Wis court granting release for former members and a Minnesota venue ruling impacting trial costs amid a burglary case. Heavy snowstorm blankets Aberdeen and northern South Dakota.
About 27 000 acres of government lands were taken in February by homesteaders in the Pierre land district, 2000 acres more than January. One hundred and seventy filings were made.
The Swedish king Oscar is described as temperate and fond of simple fare by Gen. Sven Langerberg on his eightieth birthday. He avoids strong drink, drinks wine with breakfast, and enjoys plain food like an ordinary housewife might prepare. A contrasting Danish journal portrayal cited slanders, while Langerberg’s account emphasizes restraint and traditional royal habits amid a rugged northern winter landscape drawn in verse.
By Inul Dieserud of the Congregational Library, Juul Dieserud outlines Ibsen's dramatic form and Greek influences. The Washington Library association notes his originality, unity of time, and analysis of modern life and marriage, praising his authentic characters with enduring impact.
A petition signed by about 470,000 Finns protesting Russian aggression was sent to the czar but ignored. In many parishes ministers refuse to read the conscription law, and in at least one church congregations walk out rather than hear it, while others denounce the law as unconstitutional. A clergyman reading the measure sparked a mass exit as worshippers sang patriotic hymns.
Reported sale of 8.1y shares of The Goallivara Ore company stock to W. Farrigan for United States Step corporation has not been completed. Hindrances arose at the last moment, but there is belief the deal may eventually close and the corporation will take charge of the mines in time.
Strong Siedem Hjalmar Lamdin and Gustef Band berg from Sweden competed in Witchburg Wisconsin in a Greco Roman match. Sandberg won the first fall in Greco Rom an style at seven minutes and led to an even victory. Tunait demanded the next two bouts be catch as catch can. Sandberg resisted but was forced to continue and was thrown twice after some neat wrestling.
Mrs Schafer of St Louis writes that after starting Peruna her four year old daughter Alice recovered from chronic illness and convulsions. Mrs C B Long of Atwood Colorado reports Mina Tong improved greatly, no more croup after nearly finishing a bottle of Peruna, and generally strengthened health.
Dr R Robbins of Muskogee Indian Territory recounts a severe grip case in his family. He credits Peruna with curing his own severe symptoms after two bottles and notes his daughter improved after a third bottle. The testimonial praises Peruna as effective for both.
In obedience to Parliament the government orders commanders to enforce the new compulsory law. Objectors to bearing arms may be exempt from uniforms and arms but must perform clerical and other useful work in connection with the army.
Count Gustaf Sparre continues as president of the first chamber of the Swedish riksdag, a role he has held since 1898. The second chamber president is Count Robert de la Gardie, with Axel Svartting as vice president, amid expected reforms on elective franchise and women seeking political recognition.
Old World and New items note Oscar Wallander as the richest Swede in Mexico, owning several silver mines. Other reports mention Emilie Zander and a 10,000 kroner pension fund for teachers, plus 4,144 kroner from Hilma for the same cause. Swedish pilots to train in naval drill begin at Karlekrons station on Jan 17, with hopes to supply officers in war.
In a tense exchange between South Almeri and North Amenlinan officials, threats of larger trouble loom as both sides anticipate court martial proceedings for fighting during a designated national hour. The Chicago News reports the rising clash and potential military discipline amid tensions.
Northwestern inventors were credited with recent patent awards including Charles Anderson of Minneapolis for a combined hard and dining movable unit, George Cage of Minneapolis for stools, Henry B. Cramer of Minneapolis for staging brackets, James Gerber of Minneapolis for a grain elevator distributing spout, Hannah Johnson of Braddock for clothes and detachable support, Arthur Munch of St. Paul for a traveling lawn sprinkler, with Latheap and Jolson listed as patent attorneys.
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