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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1895
Page
6
A fragmentary report notes a noise heard in a Sunday school room on March 2. The last known sighting is of Mite Williams, who said someone was leaving and bade farewell. The account preserves limited details and names from the event.
Britain plans to land troops and occupy customs houses in Nicaragua to force compliance, with naval blockades and seizure of ports imminent. The move aims to compel Nicaragua to yield under the Monroe Doctrine as British officers act as customs collectors.
April 26. The village of Perley nine miles south of Cumberland on the Omaha line was nearly wiped out by a blaze this afternoon. Fire engines from nearby towns were not sent due to extreme danger as forest fires raged on three sides of the city. Authorities feared extensive damage unless rain eased the drought.
Secretary A B Wumphrey visits Cleveland to plan the June convention of the National League of Republican clubs. He promises a historic gathering with an open session for free discussion on political questions, including a lively debate over silver.
Milwaukee dairy officials launched a state raid led by Chief Inspector Fricke with 17 police, state chemist A B Mitchell and dairy commissioner A O Adama. They intercepted milkmen on city outskirts and at railroad stations gathering 200 samples and recording dealer names. Some milkmen were nabbed as the operation unfolded.
April 26. Harrisburg reports that municipal affairs of Philadelphia will be investigated by a Senate committee. Senator Penrose introduced a resolution to appoint a five member committee by the president pro tem to probe charges that Philadelphia councils are influenced by powerful combinations to gain franchises and privileges without proper compensation. The resolution was referred unanimously to the judiciary committee.
Laws Democrats in Des Moines report the state committee fixed August 7 for the convention in Marshalltown with Nathan French chosen as temporary chairman. A post meeting conference endorsed the Chicago platform money plank of 1802, signaling a victory for the sound money faction.
April 26 Bakersfield reports Lord Sholto Douglas still in jail and railing against the insanity charge. Friends deny his claims of paying the bank to avert trouble and note his statement he will marry Miss Addis.
In a Cleveland construction site on Huron street the building’s elevator car collapsed from three stories, about sixty feet, today. Four workers were on the car and suffered injuries, none reported as life threatening.
The New York Police Albany April 20 the pollea re organization bill defeated in the senate by a tle vote 16 to 16 Brodley Coggeshall Reynolds and Robertson voted with the Democrats.
The shortage of Deputy Collector Nall continues to grow in Bt. Joseph Missouri with initial estimates of 18,400 dollars now believed to be greatly exceeded as more deficit details emerge from the April 26 report.
Thomas G. Busby of Springfield died today aged eighty. He introduced Gov. McKinley to the first political meeting he ever addressed outside his own district.
Appleton Wis April 20 Denis Schintz real estate dealer filed an assignment with liabilities pegged at about 50 000 and assets listed at 20.
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor meets in Indianapolis on April 25 with President John McBride in the chair. The body considers several important matters and notes that President McBride’s condition was recently very serious and grave.
A former president of the United Mine Workers of America died after health complications from blood poisoning linked to excessive smoking. Once elected in December at a Denver convention, he was a renowned figure in organized labor. He had recently sought rest in Hot Springs Arkansas.
A fire at Laapher Pinch Skinner wholesale hats and furs at 180 and 184 East Bourth street in St Paul caused about 125000 in losses. Water deluged the top floors and soaked goods, with salvage corps delaying spread of the blaze. The building suffered minor damage, and the loss would have been less if salvage measures had been in place.
A Houston telegraph reports that 1200 men women and children lured from Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Texas were taken to a Mexican colony and kept in wretched slavery under armed guards. They endure poor food housing and a harsher regime than Russian exiles in Siberia.
St Paul reports a subtle bill moving through the legislature to empower Rumsey county to issue bonds equal to one fifth of one percent of its assessed value. The measure, advanced with apparent innocence, seeks to let the county front public building costs for the new capitol when funding is scarce. Senator Stevens and Rumsey delegation support it, aiming to speed construction.
Mrs W W Hayward visited the county jail in Minneapolis this morning. She paid a ten minute call on her son, the condemned murderer Harry Hayward. There was no agitation and she left calmly. The Haywards reside at a cottage in Excelator.
Duluth Minnesota April 25 The Lester Park M I church was burned to the ground this morning causing about 6000 dollars in damage.
The Dime Savings Bank at Willamantle New Haven County closed today April 25 as per the state bank commissioner's report. It lists 2,877 depositors and about $620,591 in resources with a surplus near $23,000.
Two recent attempts to poison the Odell family of Frank H. Odell an oil operator in Windsay Ohio have been reported. Investigators probe the incidents as connected to Odell business and local tensions amid oil operations.
In San Francisco a London physician, Dr. Howard, identified by name, is linked as a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders. The tale recounts his mysterious behavior escalating to violence, a wife’s suspicions, police involvement, and his eventual confinement at a mental asylum after blood evidence and seeming insanity emerged.
Rioux Walls reports G A Powell agent for Ton Melquist Marble Works faced arrest in Sioux City over a dispute tied to Mrs M J McGillivary of Mudlao n who after her husband’s death ordered a $200 monument. She sent a countermand and ordered another stone from a different firm. Powell transported the Melquist monument to the cemetery and began foundation work, while McGillivary has him jailed on the cited charge and Powell vows to contest the monument price.
Bordentown N J notes a rapid decline as Mrs Parnell worsens after a convulsion. Dr Shipps, her attending physician, has given up hope of saving her life amid her deteriorating condition.
Alonzo J. Willemian appeared in the Tombs for arraignment on a forgery warrant from San Francisco and was remanded without a hearing until tomorrow morning. Sheriff McNeill of Danaville, N Y, attended with a warrant to arrest Whiteman for perjury if he were discharged.
The Knighthts of St George of the United States a Bohemian religious benevolent and fraternal organization are holding a national convention in Cedar Rapids starting April 26 and continuing through the week with many delegates present.
Commissioner Frank Moore bound over two Diamond Match foremen to federal court for trial on charges of trespass on government land and timber cutting valued at four thousand dollars.
Wadena Minnesota adopts a nine o'clock curfew bell and orders youngsters off the streets promptly. The measure, implemented April 26, appears to be working smoothly with quiet evenings so far.
Forest fires in Chippewa and Marinette counties threaten Prentice and surrounding areas. Homes and barns burned. mills and lumber storage lost. Residents organize defense as hot winds and tinder-dry woods fuel the flames and spread toward towns. Firefighters and local crews prepare for rapid action to protect Prentice and nearby communities.
Minnesota Supreme Court decisions delivered by Judge Mitchell cover seven cases across five sustains and two reversals. Wells Triman v. George A. Pillsbury et al affirms transfer of land under powers of attorney before title is acquired. Carver county Agnor license case deems issuing intoxicating liquor licenses discretionary for county commissioners. Clay county tax case against Minneapolis Northern Elevator holds taxation where business is conducted, not where purchased property is located.
A fire swept through the yard of Newton & Co in the southern part of Greveland Ohio destroying about 8 000 feet of pine lumber. No injuries reported. Firefighters battled the blaze through the day and the cause is under investigation.
Armour denies reports of a beef price rally being caused by a packing-house combine. Secretary Morton was expected to investigate the matter. The Armour family, led by founder W. D. Armour, built Armour & Co in Chicago with headquarters at Adams and LaSalle streets.
The United States coast and geodetic survey steamer Muesier won gold at auction in Tacoma Washington. Capt John Irving of the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company purchased the vessel for 72250 dollars.
In Red Wing Minnesota on April 27 Bangon and Linden grocers have made an assignment to J Seastrand. The text notes a financial action and references the overarching assessable elements of the case.
Washington April 27 United States will not interfere in the dispute between Great Britain and Nicaragua over the seizure of Corinto British forces prepared to move at daybreak tomorrow Vice Admiral Stevenson at Corinto reports the time of landing set for 8 o clock tomorrow morning Nicaragua must choose to pay indemnity permit occupation or fight Meantime the British embassy confirms agreement with the United States on enforcing Britain demands.
St Paul April 27 Gov Clough slowed about 120 bills this morning The omnibus appropriations bill remains unsigned and may not be signed before midnight He says he will veto nothing unless found objectionable and has unsigned bills in his possession including the omnibus appropriation bill and Stevens special taxation bill He plans to sign or pass the bills if no objections arise.
Visiting members of the Wisconsin legislature spent April 27 in Springfield touring the state house and notable sites. Governor Allwel hosted a reception that afternoon as the group, including Wilaconaly members admitted to the floor, explored the Fluvelu monument and the old Bite house while reframing memories of the martyred president.
In Bordentown New Jersey on April 27 Mrs Parnell shows improvement gaining nourishment and recognizing visitors. Ho ward Sigin formerly in her employ now in New York came to see her and she gripped his hand with a knowing look. Frederick Tudor of Boston, a cousin of Mr Darnell, arrived today.
In San Francisco on April 27 the Kind estate contest revealed two widows, one in the city and one in St. Louis, with neither aware of the other. Both widows and another person claim the fortune as heirs, intensifying the dispute.
An unidentified lord from Mis Muxgle Barkersfield California attempted to whip George F. Weacks editor of the Californian today and was expelled from the office. He threatens to return with English friends and Aveoks vowed to shoot him if he returns.
Reports state that the British squadron has closed Coyinto port in Nicaragua. The development was noted in Port Colan on April 27 and details remain sparse about the actions taken and potential implications for local shipping.
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