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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1895

Page

6

Labor Unrest Sparks Violence On New Orleans Levee

The riot on the levee front in New Orleans left multiple men shot and several workers missing after white sailors and longshoremen clashed with colored crews over wage cuts and a secret agreement. Injured include Henry Brown and James A. Bone. reports say armed mobs controlled the area while police could not halt the violence. The British consul indicated Bain the purser was wounded. US officials debated sending troops, ultimately deciding to rely on state authorities to restore order.

Jong Éldlin Els Joineil Rewition Thip Sity Hines Galveston Wintain Campbell Phillip Street Callee Carrabee Lyon Crowell Hne Leonard Mallard Caleman Mn James A. Bone Henry Brown Col‘ordd ‘Scrawman Min ‘Poersten Reven Hines Mypy Zunts Gast Hiptwil Billy Williams Will Frank Lighthall Robart Roots Wike Longahoreman Leven Louisiana Avenue Mandayilla Street Bagun Woods Bain Pis Bain Waa Dulberata Titypatrick Hill Office Washington Mareh 2 United States New Orleans Offictra Hart Olney Erhardt

Fight at New York hotel spurs street clash report

An exchange at a New York hotel led to a crowd gathering as Gilroy chose his room amid a quarrel. Hale declared readiness to fight any time but not within 100 miles of New York.

New -York Gilroy Chosd New York

Police Deploy On Riverfront After Yesterday’s Shooting

Heavy fog hung over the riverfront as police and workers gathered at dawn. Officers patrolled, discussing yesterday’s violence and the likely outcome while a lone negro appeared on the scene, but no further clashes occurred.

Orlentia

Sensational Charges In Michgan Political Row

Detroit March 15 The Detroit News publishes a three column sensational interview with a former AE member alleging a prominent official received 6000 from Col Bling a gubernatorial candidate last year and other candidates claim. it also charges an attempt to secure 3600 monthly from Senator McMillan during the senatorial campaign. Facsimiles are published to substantiate the claims along with other allegations of handling candidates and misappropriation of funds.

Michizan Detroit Mich Dyen' Ing News AE. A Col Bling Tls United States McMillan

Grand Jury Declines Indictment in Hayward Case

At Minneapolis on March 16 the grand jury concluded not to indict Maggie Wachter and George A. Grintall for perjury in the Hayward case. The state had expected conviction of Grintall but was surprised by the outcome in Miss Wachter's matter, disappointing Bilxt's attorney who led the investigation.

Grand Joey Mutasis Apalu Minneapolis Maggie. Wachter George A. Grintall Hayward Wachter Bilxt

Jury divided in Strange case at Sioux City

Sioux City Iowa March 16 The jury in the case against ex Supervisor Strange has been out four days and nights eight to four for conviction The judge has left town and will leave the jury till an agreement is reached It was expected the defense would fix enough members to hang the jury The jurors are tried out and some age nearly 11

Sioux City Iowa Strange Fa ‘Rine

Arrival at Gravesend and seizure of a foreign steamer

Steger Acined in London reports a steamship with two tall stacks arrived at Gravesend yesterday and was detained after officials refused to disclose its destination. The British gunboat Bustard was dispatched to Gravesend to assume charge and place a guard aboard the unknown vessel after a Japanese officer was found onboard, suggesting the ship is Japanese or chartered by Japan.

Steger Acined London Graves Yeaterday Bustard Sbearncus Gravesend Vervel Elas

Chisholm Woman Arrested for Procuring Immoral Girls

A woman named Lizzle Chisholm was arrested in Onriton county Minnesota and will be prosecuted on the charge of procuring young girls for immoral purposes. Three of the girls were secured from respectable homes in Superior, one as young as sixteen. Other women implicated may be arrested if captured. Chisholm ran a bagalo in the wilderness area behind Carlton in the lumber region.

Procurean Arrentad Woet Anterior Wic Lizzle Chisholm inOnriton County Minn Honge Superior Chisholm Carlton

Police uncover Western city burglary ring in wagonload of goods

Police report a raid on a wagon loaded with goods valued at about 10 000. Officers trace the theft to Mrs Cobout and Mr Boggs, with warrants issued and several arrests made. The gang used shoplift schemes across Philadelphia Chicago St Louis, supplying the Western fence. Eight years of tracking led to today’s capture as thieves operated during holidays and shifted to other cities to evade detection.

Jn. Boggs Gald Ito Chicago Bogie Cohout Searona Puilulelpuin St. Louis

Arrest of Taylor Sparks Pinkerton Pursuit Across Seas

William A Pinkerton reports Havana dispatches confirm the arrest of fugitive Dakota treasurer Taylor. A Pinkerton detective aboard the Cannon steamer Olivetta identified Taylor from photographs and close observation after a disturbance in the smoking room. Evidence places him in Vera Cruz by prior travel and hotel records, with authorities pursuing his whereabouts.

W. W. Taylor Tucksonville Fla William A. Pinkerton Havana Taylor Dakota La-True Pinkerton Jureau Vera Cruz Tyler Stermer Se ‘Taylor Hias Chica Cannon Olivetta Ald Penton Delugee Qwag Pinkerton Ale Bert

Burleigh Discrepancy Prompt Ban and Forgery Case

A Sioux Falls police dispatch states Burleigh was sought for forgery and is to be detained. Chief Crowley received the blot from W H Martin. Attorney Patton, representing bondsman W T Doolittle of Bronx Falls, brokered the consult and urged arrest. The chief declined immediate release pending further review.

Francisco Als Patellan Crowley W. H Martin Sioux Falls G. D Burleigh Tie Locock Martin Bnn Patton W. T. Doolittle Bronx Falls Watton

Mayor Not Impeached And Cleared Of Charges

New Orleans March 16 Tudge King announced in impeachment proceedings against Mayor Fitzpatrick that three charges were considered. The decision acquits the mayor on all charges, resolving the case in his favor.

New Orleans Tudge King Fitzpatrick

Rebels Clash In Havana Engagement Report

Official Havana dispatch says rebel band near Guantanamo engaged. Rebels suffered killed or wounded while Spanish soldiers were all killed in the clash.

Revela Mondeld Havana

Diplomatic notes stir debate over Spanish government stance

A murky dispatch recounts officials and the secretaries discussing a potential declaration if a dispute repeats. It notes no concrete information given to the Spanish minister and suggests distrust of the story without formal diplomatic cues.

Iit Possekslohvof Faivta Cfvasmaty Ale’ Nawen Acti Bate Jain Pilinor Ithe Btata Ind. Gant Soguléh Acthin Pavern United "States Yaylor Madrid

Murden in Milwaukee A cattle dealer robbed and killed

Milwaukee March 16 police investigate a mysterious murder between last Sunday and yesterday. Ferdinand Moritz a cantral buyer at 1022 Cantry Gale was found dead near the Pabst brewery area with his head battered. He had between 800 and 2000 dollars on him and was last seen when leaving his home. Police believe Moritz was murdered and his body moved to the discovery spot.

Milwaukee Ferdinand Moritz Cantril Gale Moritz Pabst Brewery Outakirta Mvh Movltz Belloya Moritz Miu

Hanson Slayer Pounded in Saint Paul Murder Case

A verdict finds Patrick Clanvey, alias John Haverington, the shooter in the 1888 murder of Lothenian Hans Hanson at the corner of Surbit and Virginia avenues. Accomplices William Hennessy and John Sait remain at large or uncharged. one witness remains in custody.

St.Paul Maren Lothenian Hans Hanson Patrick Clanvey John Haverington Justine Asylum Kankakee Olancey Paliceman Hannon William Hennessy John Sait Invee Paul Puremwan Hans Binsoo Sur-bit Virginia Avenues Dancey

Mary Lengo Wins Latest Political Litigations

In Topeka May 16, Mary Lengo, an orator and politician, won her latest bid as Gov Morrill’s appointee to a state board. Conflicting claims over her term and a separate appointment for a cabinet post were scrutinized as records show prior nominations and stalled confirmations.

Mere Lensa Topeka Kan Mary Lengo J. A. Clark Morrill State Board of Charities Senate Wehp Clark Ais Lense Trewelling Mary DB. Lonse Rhodes Clark

Convention in Pittsburg forms new political party

The Pittsburg convention gathered 81 delegates to form a new party with prohibition as the main plank. H B Cola of Oak Button presided and a 400 member committee was named to push the work over the coming year. The meeting continues tomorrow with speakers including A M Tico of Batier Pa urging temperance party amalgamation.

Pittsburg H. B. Cola Oak Button Addrons Mia A. M Tico Batier Waa

Stormy Indiana House Contends Over Governor King Veto

Chaos erupted in the Indiana House as Republicans clashed with Democrats over a veto. Aimed at Governor King, the confrontation saw doors forced, a scuffle in the gallery, and several injuries as lawmakers fought to move the governor toward the speaker’s desk to veto a bill. The ordeal ended when the speaker adjourned and the veto was torn up.

King Democrata

Delegates Named for Republican Club Convention

Delegates chosen at a meeting in the Locke hotel include B Sterling Huron O C McCloud Aberdean Soda ford Reddeld Dillott Tad al Woode Broux Falls G A Haly Belle Fourrers A Johnson Watertown D H Burke Pierre D A Stanley Hot Springs Titus Tries Yankton Frank Hewitson Canton C H Barron Ipswich BR B Person Howard W Rodell Brookings George H Palmer Madison George A Pettigrew Pinn Oran Charles Miland Laurence Co J R Groutt Chainer lain to attend the national convention at Cleveland in June.

Pierre, &. D Reprb- Noun League Locke Hotel Republican Clubs Gleveland TV. B. Sterling Huron McCloud Aberdean Basaford Reddeld J.B. Dillott Ta ‘Dal R. J. Woode Broux Falls G. A. Haly Belle Fowrers A.ojjohnson Watertown D. H. Burke Pierre D. A. Stanley Hot Springs Titus Tries Yankton Frank Hewitson Canton H. Barron Ipswich BR. B.person Howard, W Brookings Madison George A. Pet

Man Huutaou Arrested After Hayward Trial Fame

Newspapers report Arthur Sr Huutaou, once sought in Minneapolis linked to the Hayward trial, arrested after a Duluth appearance. He allegedly posed as an Associated Press reporter in court and as a Journal staffer outside. He allegedly forged two checks for 40 dollars and 50 dollars on local businesses.

Minneapolis Arthur Sr. Huutaou Hayward Duluth Hudson Plymouth Clothing Louse

Kolb Seeks Support Amid Governor Claim Clash

Montgomery dispatch reports Capt. Kolb departing for Birmingham to press a state executive committee meeting on revolutionary tactic acceptance. The committee is expected to discuss Kolb's proposition. Also, veteran abolitionist James P. Wem ple died in Chicago at age seventy.

Heath Montgomery Ala Capt Kolb Alabama Birmingham Koll Ikolb

Robberies Hit Fones Area. Arrests Target Local Ring

In Cedar Rapids March 12 a string of robberies has troubled the Fones district. Two young men were caught while targeting a local store, and fear spread about hauntings and a Mrs Bislo Cross house said to be a fence for months of stolen goods. Authorities believe arrests may break the gang.

Cedar Rapids Towa Bislo Cross

Almanac shows state and city premium losses in 1903

The report details loss ratios and premium income for Minnesota and three cities. Minneapolis's loss ratio reached about 70 percent, St Paul about 47 percent, with aggregate state premium receipts around 0.803 million dollars and incurred costs near 2.432 million dollars.

oMinneapols Minneapolis St.Paul Eigiiteen

Rich man made million from rheumatic cure claim

The Philadelphia Press notes a man once poor, Benrage, becoming a millionaire by claiming to own Schrage's Rheumatic Cure. A Chicago company bought his discovery for cash and promised substantial annual payments. The ad urges testimonials and agent recruitment for the cure.

Dhrman Suhrege Benrage Discovery Naver Selinga

Raiders Seek Church Takeover At St Pauls Mass

In the early morning mass at St Pauls Roman Catholic church a group once leaders of the congregation, ousted by the bishop, tried to seize the church. Father Karmingki fired a shot, the attackers fled after a brief chase, several people were wounded and arrested, and police placed the private guards in jail.

St. Paul'a Tstyhera Sennnoll Frather iKarmick Mags Father Karmingki Oce Bard Jadl

Vinegar Adulteration Bill Stalls in Assembly Action

Madison reports the vinegar coloring and adulteration bill as the sole calendar item, with the frauds in sale of goods measure also on the table. The vinegar bill passed to the table 51 to 36, while in the senate a governor pardons proposal for long term prisoners was debated but withheld on engrossment and third reading.

Madison Senate

High Moller Highton Sentenced In Six Month Jail Term

A. G. Highton received a six month county jail sentence after already serving five months. The case involves a lake outing with a valet and wine suppers at Spalding house. He was convicted for passing a bogus $119 check and writing a $20,000 check to Hinckley relief commission president C A Mahary, claiming ownership in Oregon mines.

Mareh A. G. Highton Highton Spalding House St. Paul

Death by own action at St Louis hotel likely in Duluth

Suighie of J. BE Brocking from Eau Claire Wis. reports J Brocking, the only son of E. ML S ing, a wealthy lumberman, committed suicide at the St Louis hotel in Duluth last night around 12 o'clock by taking 120 grams of Torphine two.

Suighie J. BE. Brocking Duluth Ming J. Brocking E.ml.'sing Eau Claire Wis St. Loulé Tin Ally

Wife Murder in Pike Creek Town Reported

A Polander farmer allegedly killed his wife by striking her with an ax in Pike Creek town last night, with authorities noting the incident occurred within two weeks of the report. The case remains under investigation as neighbors describe a normal evening prior to the tragedy.

Tittle Falls Ming Pike Creek

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