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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1895

Page

6

Hayward Murder Trial Defense Closes Its Final Case

In Minneapolis March 8 the Hayward murder trial entered its defense close. Attorney Nye argued that Blixt acted under coercion from a stronger will, condemning hypnotism claims and stressing Hayward’s innocence. Judge Smith set a finish target for tomorrow afternoon as the jurors endured a packed courtroom and lengthy, emotional testimony.

Minneapolis Hayward Harry Hayward Erwin Mitel. O Irwin Ny Convic Bixt Adry Hayward Harry Chia England Mrwin Lay Hayward Gage Loth Bir Orwin Builth Suilth Smith Hr.win Brigin Glaua A. Blixt

Clergy choose three for Marty successor in Sioux Falls

In Sioux Falls the counselors named three candidates to replace Bishop Marty, who moved to St. Cloud. The secret vote included Archbishop Ireland, Fr Lawler, Fr Menning, Fr Abner, Fr Maher, Fr Flynn, and Nicholas Redmond. The selections will go to a St Paul archdiocese meeting for final papal appointment. Installation expected July or August.

Marty

Milnes Nominated on 116th Ballot in Kelemazoo GOP Caucus

Derroyne successor reports in Kelemazoo Michigan on March 9. The 111th ballot for a congressional candidate to succeed Julius Burrowe shows no change from last night. Lieut. Gov Milnes holds 11 votes, State Senator Clapp 12, John M. O. Smith 19, Washington Gardner 27 and Milnes is nominated on the 116th ballot.

Kelemazoo Mich Julius Burrowe Milnes Clapp John M. O. Smith Washington Gardner

Bank Robbery in Owa Caused Sensation and Shootout

A dramatic bank raid in Owa ended with two robbers fleeing by buggy after a gunfight that wounded several bystanders. One suspect was killed, another captured after surrendering at a barn. sheriff returned the surviving robber to town. The gang's 19-year-old member confessed to planning the job, naming Charles W. Crayford, Madison County, and Homewood as origin. Local post office, bystanders, and townsfolk suffered minor injuries amid the pursuit.

Aenne Leach Bailey Odenpants Atringera Arunh Burrender Telen Fred Robbar Payne Min Rafer Boy Charles WV Crayford Patterson Madteon County Wilking Minacanta Stillwater Crawford Williams Wilkins Indianold Reading W. W. Crawford Madison County Brille Leen R. S. Barr Nin Me Byars M. Simrock Dee Betker

Republican Sixth district convention adjourns after 110 ballots

Kalamazoo Mich March 8 The Sixth district Republican convention to nominate a successor to Tulius O Burrows adjourned after 110 ballots. Ballot figures showed Gardner 27, Smith 29, Clapp 12, Milnes 11, with McUlson and Sinking also listed. Springfield Marth Gen McClern sinking. recovery hopes fading as Hyphalyinns doubt end. Woman shot by 5 Wonsan in New York left eye. Covhran 30 real estate agent arrested McCoy Hold. Pierre S D Charles McCoy held to grand jury in $1000 for conspiracy in Taylor Getaliation. Warehouse Burns. Fond du Lac Wis O C Steenberg warehouse destroyed. loss $25,000 insured. Madrid Soles mine fire at Corrado near Huelva. twenty killed.

Wonsan New York March &—Besale Halfbanks Ianae A. Covhran McCoy Pierre Charles T. McCoy Taylor Fond du Lac Wis O. C. Steenberg

Republicans to Central Ealt Lake Utah March 5

Republicans meet in Central Ealt Lake Utah to elect a constitutional convention slate after a Republican caucus agreement. Democrats renominated candidates and officers were mostly acclaimed in Chattanooga Tennessee. Heath-Irish of America to hold congress at Legion Virginia from June 20 to 28.

Ealt Lake Utah Scotohwrish Chattanooga Tenn Legion Chuatye

Illness and Brunt Recount From Disjointed 1894 Letters

Fragmented OCR reveals a 1894 era medical testimonial regarding a rheumatic cure and a brutal crime report from Toledo area. The note by Henry Bronor claims recovery after using a tonic while referencing doctors. Separately, Joseph Shonbrick is described as brutally tortured and robbed in Toledo region by masked assailants who steal over $1,000 and burn family members.

Miaile Duilde Birstatty ABS Ewanson Oura Jomni As Wisiter Wisit Liverpool Twaste Lotto Berlin Paels Chicago Mher Eurad Hennzar Bronor Noledo Joseph Shonbrick Hote Wis Ban Tham Shoubriele Windor

Goulds Wedding in New York House of Wealth and Ceremony

Miss Ann Gould wed Count Paul Ernest Boniface da Castellano at noon under purple canopies in the Gould mansion East Indian room. Archbishop Corrigan officiated as 1,000 poor children feasted at an industrial school event funded by the bride and sister Helen Gould.

Minn Amun Gould Archbishop Corrigan Prince del Drago Raoul Douyal Brockholst Qoutting Howard Gould Annus Gould George J. Gould Little Pages Mastera Kingdon Tay Gould Helen Gould Beatrice Richardson Catherine Cameron Adelaide Montgomery

O Connors SADDLE OFFICIAL BOND IN SADDLE

O Connor qualified as United States marshal before Judge Priest and posted a 340,000 bond with multiple sureties. The ceremony drew friends as O Connor announced Kis alumni and pledged further appointments. In Jacksonville Victoria W Coup, famous for serious deeds, died of pneumonia.

Campbell Hin Aiden Paul R. T. O'Connor United States Priest William, Dawson Robert A. Smith Wiliam Hamm George W. Wentworth Mr. O'Connor Marshal O'Connor Kis J. M. Reading Col Tim Rhee- Nan W. M. Campbell Trishal

Arrest Battle Ends in Fatal Wound Near Richmond

Richmond March 6 Police clashed with Tom Graves a mountain deputy drunk who fired at officers while riding through the main street. Graves was shot in the head back and shoulders and died after a mile on his horse. His brother William Graves remained at large, having escaped from the penitentiary and resisting arrest.

Richmond Ity Tom Graves Fred Graves

New Party Plan Urges Silver Standard and Government Currency

A fragmentary historic text argues for returning to a gold and silver standard with silver as legal tender equal to gold. It condemns party dictation on money and calls for a new party uniting silver supporters. Notables: A Z Warner and John S Jones among signatories. Joseph C O Sibley suggested if authority existed.

United States Thia Bf Matorcat-learing The United Aska Silver A. Z. Warner American Bimetallic League John S. Jones United States Senate M. Stewart Joseph CO. Sibley Pennsylvania

Locked in a Vault Tragedy at Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Bauer, messenger No. 23 of the Western Union, died after playful friends locked him in a vault at the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. The doors with combination locks were slammed shut and Bauer could not escape until the door was battered open.

Minneapois Andrew Bauer Western ‘Union Mear Chamber of Commerce Andrew

Fire damages stock at Massetter’s drug store

A 4 o'clock fire at Massetter's drug store at Fourth and Wabasha streets caused smoke and water damage to the stock and fixtures. Owner Air. Mussetter estimated about $12,000 on insurance and anticipated a loss around 80 percent of that amount.

St. Paul Massetter Fourth Wabasha Atreeta Mussetter Losa

Judge authorizes sale of $205000 second mortgage bonds

Minneapolis March 7 Judge Runsell granted an order allowing the receiver of the Guarantee Loan Company to sell $205,000 in Wheat Pullman second mortgage bonds to Theophilus King C. C. Chapman and other eastern parties. Bonds will bring about 10 cents on the dollar with twelve days for creditors to subscribe to the sale.

Minneapolis Minn Runsell Guaranty Loan Company Theopollus King C. ¢. Chapman

Advances in burglar tools from old London periodicals

The article discusses a range of lockpicking implements and burglary aids described by George Ethelbert Walsh in Home and Country. It details nippers, tweaked “ding” tools, and the practice of leaving keys in locks as a deterrent, noting the evolving arms race between makers of safe-reward tools and professional burglars.

Budglar Ditiea Andy Dita Delita Calsea Jimmy Bhoyatl Inaldej George Ethelbert’. Walsh Ag Anfomakers Borghs Pico

Changes in dress and textiles since Jeffersonian era

A fragmented discussion traces clothing and textile evolution from early American homespun to ready made garments after Independence. It notes widespread linen, cotton, woolen cloth production, the rise of ready to wear, and the decline in costly fabrics as manufacturing facilities expanded, with regional timing from 1820 to mid-19th century.

Pregent Famillea Lyman Beecher Brussels Jefferson New Yorks

Portrait Painter’s Troubled Session and a Mother's Face

A painter in Paris repeatedly sees the sitter’s face change from a calm woman to an aged, troubled visage. He deduces the strain of social pretense on the model, who asks for a rest, while rumor of a prodigal son surfaces. The artist’s eventual linking of the mother’s face to a reforming climax ends with a sorrowful miniature. New York

Andy Ant Paris Stoie Ihig Howe Besida New, York

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