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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1898

Page

6

Senator Praetor reports Cuba observations after visit

Washington notes recount Senator Praetor of Vermont detailing conditions in western Cuba after visiting Havana. He describes reconcentrados, desolation, and Bulgars of disease, noting Spaniards hold only certain areas and Cuban forces are active, while autonomy delays and annexation debates continue in Congress.

Washington Praetor Vermont Cuba Senate Altaya Leo United States Havana Trachnas

Secret medical survey ordered for Admiral Steard case

Washington March 25 secretary Long orders a board of medical survey including Medical Inspector M C Drennan fleet surgeon of the North Atlantic squadron Surgeon M B Simons of the town on Rene Admiral Steard Steard’s long illness noted with acute influenza competition for succession by Admiral F M Bunce at the Brooklyn navy yard remains likely among candidates W T Sampson of the town mentioned in the dispatches

Washington Long Board of Medical Survey M. C. Drennan M. 8. Simons Iown Rene Admiral Steard Steard W.tl. Sampson F. M. Bunce Brooklyn Navy Yard Sicard

Murder and Suicide Near Vincennes Shocked Community

In Vincennes on March 25 William Osterhage killed his wife and then fatally shot himself amid a quarrel that sparked the tragedy. Local authorities reported the double death as a domestic dispute turned deadly in the home.

Vincennes Willam Osterhage Auseide

Indictments in Cedar Falls tied to Champlin crimes

Blackhawk county grand jury shells out multiple indictments against Fred Champlin for abduction and related offenses tied to the Wart Coleman case. He confessed to prior immoral acts with boys, led to a major church withdrawal from the Abtito district conference. Conviction seems likely as court term opens next week.

Dora Willcom Trin Cedar Falls Iowa Blackhawk County Fred Champlin Wart Coleman Coleman Cedaralls Sollomy Champlain

South Dakota Debt Cut Sharply by State Treasurer

State Treasurer Philips reports a drastic reduction in South Dakota’s debt since taking office. He found $876,000 defalcated and floating obligations of $223,900 with $90,000 of school funds missing. He extended, refinanced, and paid down debts, aiming to erase $1,000,000 in total debt within five years.

Te Neing Sioux Falls Mgr. Phillips Phillips South Dakota

Control Hill Passed in Iowa Legislature

Des Moines reports the senate approved a control bill by 31 to 10 with eight absent. The house received the motion amid cheers as the senate bill likely will replace the house version. The senate also pardoned James Johnson, a colored inmate from Connell Bluffs, who has served thirteen years for murder. the house passed a bill allowing the practice of art therapy.

Washington Marc House Maine Mc Cannon Bamonn Cousina Iowa Kkott Havana John Toneh Senate Bacon Des Moines Own James Johnson Connell Bluffs

Woman Shot By Robbers At Wisconsin Resort

Two strangers forced entry to a resort owned by Frank Hunter near Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Hunter fired three shots wounding one robber and killing another. Mrs Hunter was shot in the head as the duo fled, the wounded man helping his partner into a buggy and escaping. The manhunt continues.

Intendera Wis Syoman Frank Hunter Mors. Hunter

Missing Wisconsin farmer Sechimaltz in suspected abduction case

William Sechimaltz, a prominent farmer from Aterions Dixnonenenner near Waukesha, Wis., disappeared after selling his herd for 1700 dollars. He deposited 1600 at a bank and kept 200, then vanished after his wife left briefly. Authorities suspect abduction or suicide.

Aterions Suieldu

Train accident reports a man injured at town station

Thomas McCall, a Stonecutter from Topeka Kansas with a wife and two children, attempted to board a passenger train No. 3 of the Cohiengo Great Western railway at this station and fell under the wheels. He had been visiting his brother at Bloomington and, out of money, was stealing his ride on the baggage car.

Special Thomas McCall Cohiengo

Absconding Elocutionist Prof Harry Brown Sparks Local Fund

In Lx Curosse Wisconsin substantial excitement followed the departure of Prof Harry Brown a noted elocutionist and musician. A benefit concert at the Y M C A hall raised a gross sum for a good fund and Brown vanished leaving creditors owed several hundred dollars to mourn his departure.

Lx Curosse Wis Harry Brown Wim Y. M. CG. A. Hall

Quarantine Order Threatens Wisconsin School Opening

A Warren and Valley Teaction school was advised to delay opening after a telegram and letter warned of a diphtheria outbreak. The message indicated the illness was severe in the area, suggesting quarantine and delaying classes until the epidemic subsides.

Guuarantine Black River Falls Wis Warren and Valley

Interstate Fair Dates Spark Race Circuit Clash

The Interstate Fair at La Crosse Wisconsin is set for the last two days of August and the first three of September. The schedule conflicts with no other major fair and draws adults from Rochester Hamline Chippewa Falls and the Wisconsin State fair racing circuit.

la Crosse Wis Ite Rochester Hamline Chippewa Falls

Mill Plant Opens in Hayward to Run Season

North Wisconsin Lumber Company begins mill operations at King site in Hayward Wisconsin employing about ten men for the season. The start signals work for local workers and supports regional lumber output.

Hayward Wis Sqndal North Wisconsin Lumber Compcanve King

Markets Report From St Paul and Chicago March 24

Latent quotations show grain and live stock prices across St Paul Chicago Duluth Minneapolis and New Brighton with bids on wheat corn oats and rye and varied livestock quotes for hogs cattle and sheep. Notable figures include No 1 Northern wheat around 1.00 per bushel in Minneapolis and hogs around 3.80 to 4.02 in Chicago with cattle ranging from 2.25 to 5.35 per hundredweight across markets.

St. Paul Northern Ugnge Durothy Chicago Ste Duluth Minneapolis Marely OS G-Be Milwaukee Moursteady Wheat Varley New Brighton Minn Aivers South St. Paul Sioux Ciy Iowa

Trind man commits suicide attempts and confinement

Sixty nine year old E H Muay of Minneapolis was judged insane in La Crosse Wisconsin after multiple suicide attempts. He had nine prior efforts known to police, with a spouse attributing it to unresolved liquor problems. He will be sent to the state asylum for care.

Aud Rum

Opening of Navigation Improves for West Superior Boats

Special teleprospects indicate boats can exit West Superior by April 1. Tug will break ice at Bt Louis dry Mesaba dock, enabling Two Harbors clearance as lake ice is currently absent. Constitution Amroda and Starge 110 expected to load first and depart by April 1 unless weather delays. Other ships in shipyards are being readied to clear once the Sault opens.

West Superior Wis Bt. Louis Mesaba Constitution Amroda Revere Weasler Northwest McBride Oregon Tml Senate Committee On Public Lands Davis Nelson United States Minnerota Wred von Baumbaeh Alexandria Robert G. Noana Minneypolis US 8 Marshal

Jail break plot shocks Wisconsin county jail

INU Comapiraey Tudison Wis reports that Arthur Nedvidek led an assault on Deputy Sheriff Peek War it and conspired to deliver eight prisoners. Nedvidek threw dust in Yeck eyes while Albert Brown, jailed for theft, aimed to strike the deputy with a poker but failed. Peek locked the jail and Nedvidek was recaptured after a brief chase.

Inu Comapiraey Tudison Wis Arthur Nedvidek Sheri Peek Shla Nedvidekk Yeck Albert Brown Peek Nedyldek

Pinteville Wins Intersta Inter-Nortyal Oratorical Contest

In Pinteville Wisconsin special event B Ran kin of Whitewater captured the top honor in the inter-nortyal oratorical contest held in this city. Charles Cools and G J Lunek faced competition for second place with contests among Stevens Point Milwaukee Superior Whitewater Oshkosh and Platteville represented. The next contest will be held at Stevens Point.

Pinteville Wis B. Rankin Whitewater Charles Cools G. J. Lunek Oshkosh Jankin League Normal Rankin Stevens Point Milwaukee Superior Platteville

West Superior Robbery and Suspected Murder News

Forest Clark, a prominent West Superior youth, was attacked by highwaymen who robbed him of $12 and a gold watch after inflicting a knife wound from shoulder to hand and beating him into unconsciousness for hours. William Somers, nephew of Mayor Howes, was found unconscious on the Soo road near Pembine and died after being brought to town. a deep head wound prompts murder suspicions.

West Superior Wis Forest Clark Amder Kuspectoud Marinette Wils William Somers Willian Howes Soo Road Pembine Somers

Veterans gathering at Bholl Lake Wisconsin event noted

Branton of Veteran Bholl Lake Wisconsin and Byehe G. A. Tt. post held in captivity with a large turnout of veterans from Ashe land, Hayward, Washburn and Cumberland. Among the Boerkers were Col Gray, state com Sandford of Madison and all of Washburn.

Branton Bholl Lake Wis G. A Cutaptive Asheland Hayward Washburn Cumberland Col Gray Sandford Madison

Attempted Anicide at Mont Woman Rescued by Doctors

Mrs G Smith attempted suicide by taking laudanum but doctors acted quickly and saved her life. The incident occurred in Apacanda, Mont with medical staff providing immediate care to prevent fatal poisoning.

Mont Specia Mra. G. Smith

Interior officials debate Red Lake land claim and school use

The Interior Department weighs a Minnesota brief asserting Red Lake reservation sections 14 and 36 were granted for school use, conflicting with a school grant claim. It forecasts an early decision by the assistant attorney general amid other budget and land matters.

Secretary of the Interior State of Minnesota Red Lake Reservation Red Lake Interior Department Department

Open Letter Seeks Trademark Use of Castoria

A historical notice asserts exclusive rights to the use of Castoria and Pitcher's Castoria. It cites Dr. Lemus Pitcher of Hyunia Massachusetts as originator and Chas H Fletcher as signer on wrappers. The Centaur Company president is named with a 1897 date.

Castoria Lemus Pitcher Hyunia Massachusetts Pitchia Chas. H. Fletcher Pitorma Mothera of Amoriog Na Qné Mato Vgs My Noma Centaur Company Chas HL Watcher SAMUS

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