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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
1
A fragmentary recap of diverse notes and anecdotes from maritime superstition clocks to clockwork sayings, Swiss railroad progress, veteran Waterloo survivors abroad, Chinese military attitudes, an apple tree grafting result named the scar apple, and Lincoln birthday observances with renewed oratory praise for the late president.
A historical notice notes a shift in New England from fear of abandoned fames to rising demand for farms by city residents. It mentions ships with compartment walls, a Detroit sect marching seven times around a block, and a chaotic scene at a meat stove, reflecting a jumble of old-time concerns and curious local events.
A jumble of 19th century notes reports on appointments from legislator Montana to the Senate, Arizona opposition to troop removal, a presidential proclamation on hunting laws, Mortimer Whitehead addressing agriculture depression causes, Interior notching joint settlement rights on Mille Lacs, and War Department plans to buy explosive rights for U.S. Army ordnance.
Personal mentions include Fred Dougines described as the most distinguished colored man, and Senator Onllon of Illinois confined with influenza. The piece notes deaths of Harriet A. Eekins, Charles F. Abbott, Arthur Chanute, W. C. Barber, and J. W. Davidson. Also referenced are Mme. Patenotre, Dr. Joseph Zemp, and stock exchange gossip about Arce emoke and a Stockholm balloon polar trip proposal.
A jumble of brief items notes several fatalities across the United States. Entries include miners killed at mines in Iowa and Minnesota, workers crushed by machinery near Gloster Mississippi, a 62 year old woman fatally run over in Akron Ohio, a lighthouse loss at the Potomac mouth, a steamer cargo loss from Boston to London, a fire damage at Musle Ball for $50,000, a shooting in Creston Town, a cave in at the Vernilion range mine, and various other accidental deaths and injuries. Institutions named include the Minnesota mine, Creston Town, the Vermont range, and Musle Ball.
A string of violent events and crimes reported from Vincennes Birmingham Ottumwa Clinton St Louis Hot Springs and Benton Harbor includes a hanging in Vincennes leading to death, a suspected mail pouch theft arrest in Benton Harbor, a suicide in Clinton, a parricide in Birmingham, a conviction in Ottumwa for fraud against paupers, a fatal shooting of a child in St. Louis, and a stabbing at a Hot Springs hospital.
A string of violent incidents and legal actions cross multiple regions. Reports detail a grandfather's theft charge, a deadly shooting in Shelbyville, and a self-inflicted wound after fatal gunfire. Other items note verdicts in Inez March case, bank robberies in Azusa, and a man killed in Little Rock. Ongoing trials and political shifts color a turbulent period with broad social impact.
A group of five men robbed the National Bank of Griswold Cass County blowing the vault and vault door with explosives. They stole over 400 dollars in stamps and 120 in nickel. A firefight erupted as officers pursued them. two suspects named Reilly and Wilson were captured, one officer O'Brien severely wounded, and a wrong note about a train encounter. Authorities believe the gang are professionals scouring for clues.
The article notes cautious US reaction to French decrees restricting American cattle and hints at possible wheat actions. It suggests these measures reflect rising continental protectionism and could foreshadow broader trade restraints, with Ambassador Enetts directed to protest. Strong support from Morton’s cautious stance is described.
Fire partially destroys Crowell Lithographic Company and Housekeeper Publishing Company in Minneapolis. Both firms owned by same men suffered about 100000 dollars in damage. Several employees injured by jumping from windows as flames spread through the old Century XB Church building. Also, three burglars robbed Haulxberg Co. packing plant, escaping with over 1000 dollars after binding the night watchman. Historical society of North Dakota articles announced and a new historical commission proposed.
A collision on the Halsteet cable line injured three women and other riders after the gripman failed to release from the cable. Many passengers jumped to safety while others were thrown near the car doors during the crash.
February 20 report from New York's Ny. D. details twelve deputy marshals guarding a jail cell after Villara and others tried to break in to lynch a woman. Villars, wounded by a poker, lies critically as authorities fear the assault will prove fatal.
Fire at Rutland in February destroyed the Cranston block on Merchant wax. Several firms including Vancon & Tisot suffered total loss with heavy hits to Charles B. Hillard dry goods Wheeler & Co and A H Hubbard watches. Grand Army of the Republic hall also affected.
Wisconsin Upworth League held its state convention in Appleton on February 26. Officers elected include President BE W Ghafin of Waukesa, First Vice President W Smithyman, Second Vice President J J Soliseck of Milwaukee, Secretary Rev W M Batch of Mauston, and Treasurer N H Bro kaw of Kaukauna. A new constitution was adopted after lengthy discussion. A proposal to establish a state Ep worth league training school was rejected after a hard fight.
Feb 28 in Halsey Kentucky a Black man dying yesterday confessed to five serious crimes across Alabama Tennessee and Georgia. He claimed three victims were White women and identified an associate killed in a related incident. Local reaction remains high as investigators review the statements.
Reports say three men were shot to death and a fourth mortally wounded in a fight between the Burkh Cox faction at Osborne's Gap Dickinson. The involved families have long been enemies in the neighborhood, with a history of terror.
Captain Z L Aynsford was aboard the Gaelic from Hong Kong to England via Honolulu. He had just returned from Hamburg to the Japanese naval station at Yokosuka near Yokohama, where his vessel was pursued by Chinese torpedo boats attempting to intercept and sink the steamer.
John Otte Gersic is arrested on murder charges for the brutal killing of butcher Louis Gilman. Gilman reportedly was dragged from his home late one night, struck on the road, and beaten near his residence. The case unfolds amid reports of broader regional unrest from Muscat where insurgents battled authorities.
After two and a half hours, the jury found ex-Treasurer Wordroft guilty of the cane case in Arkansas, and fixed the punishment at one year in prison.
Cadista Imprisoned at Annapolla Md February 20 details a naval academy ship incident. Cadets Thomas Mahoney and Thomas Aart of Michigan and Arthur Woada of Towa are jailed for allegedly arraying an officer by placing a chemical jar in front of his room.
In Oconomewor Wisconsin on February 24 the $2,000 trotting stallion Stamboul owned by Andrew Hildebrand failed to win as it was tilled by the car in a rough event, leaving the crowd seeking better heat.
Fragmentary OCR describes a deadly mine blast with asphyxiation risks and many workers. It notes about eighty-five men employed, with at least twenty-five bodies recovered, and mentions a naval contingent and a representative named Laedan verifying at least eighty-five men were present during the explosion.
An investigation into the defalcation of state treasurer W. W. Taylor led to the arrest of Charles C. Coy, with charges of conspiring with Taylor to steal about 307,000 from the state. Also named are John I. McOgshesney of New York and Charles H. Wollg, said to have assisted since October, as investigators aim to present the case to the grand jury in May.
Justice Collins of the supreme court on March 1 issued a reversal in the case City Treasurer A. O. Haugan of Minnanjo ng versus G. Ty. Stamwall. The issue centered on a city treasurer who deposited money in a bank and a note transferred by the bank cashier then the bank failed. The maker Lunwell claimed fraud, but the court held no right to impose the note and found a violation of the Insolvency law relating to fraudulent preferences.
Theodore Balar thirty three is injured and unconscious after a fall from a retaining wall on Sixth Street near Bradley in St Paul. Officer Vantet found him early this morning and took him to City Hospital where he lies in recovery. He lives on West Minnirite street.
The state arbitration board met to settle the electrical workers strike but failed to reach an agreement. James Strong, president of the electrical contractors' guild, appeared before the board and would not yield on technical points.
Paul Monden, oldest rally and man in Chicago, dies at his residence aged 72. He held key posts with the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road, active since 1865. The day also reports opening of university facilities in Minneapolia and a Warner post office robbery with cash and stamps stolen.
Indicted individuals in Kansas City on arrestee charges show twelve men volunteering surrender. The event appears in a historical police or court notice with limited readable details. Further specifics on charges or identities are not clearly legible.
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