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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
1
Cloverburg Romance Ends in Triple Cloverburg Wedding
In Cloverburg a long dismal feud ends in a comic scene as Dorothea Longacre, Nellie Longacre and Anson Shortreed elope with the Longacre family and Abigail Sloan. The old squire disowns Dorothea after a sheep killing scare, but the trio’s secrecy leads to a courtship twist culminating in a joint wedding witnessed by Colonel Shortood and local residents. The three couples marry with Paula Musate Beasley presiding and all return to Cloverburg in harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dat
Cloverburg
Uth
Menger
Fiyulo-Israel Longacre
Haying Ween
Hiene
Azo
Sobund
Tio
Alster
Mita
Aquire
Woolinhood
Nellie
Dorothea Longsacre
Longacre Longehold Maebing
T Longacres
Anson Sho
Godeas
Abigail
Yenea
File Firther
Aneon
Dhelcojono
Winsenig
Manglon
Neon
Dorothea
Abigail Sloav
Mia Dorothnn
Longacre
Young
Squire Longacre
Ala Daugh
Nell
Rascal
Shortrood
Bripo
Ulm Batly
Les
Anson
Shiey
Ollie
Dorothey
Dori
Anid
Paolo
Indy
Carlous
Short
Olio
Gretna
Thom Aly
Bugis
Kald
Cloverbury
Colonel Shor'tood
Arin
Telan
Jabipae
Baula Musate Beasley
Stolen Dog Mystery Ends With Painter's Confession
A damaged tale recounts Sir Fawin Landacar’s dog portrait scheme turned theft. Sir Edw Tandaver sought a £10 reward after the owner’s arrival, then painter Jom Brith and accomplice Jon Smith led a months long ruse and finally confessed the artful theft behind the dog’s likeness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawin Landacar
Edw Tandaver
Aetna
Pertacbatian
Hdvyie
Tanalers
Jom Brith
Kawin
Polley Lottery Gambles Supposedly Drawn in Chicago
Fragmented report describes a polley run in Chicago where schoolchildren and locals were drawn into gambling schemes. It mentions drawings, wagers, dead gig rules, and church revival among African American communities, with references to named numbers and prize payouts.
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Onchy
Laffi
AlUwilakea
Nvenna
West
Elty
Albiostiovers
Polley
Syanien
A & F Alley Anton
N- Gampatea
Ahldeee
J. Mo
Isi
Alt
Chicago
John
Boon
Eacred Tina
Turbulent rhetoric and unrest cited in 19th century notes
Fragmented excerpts reference crowding on track politics in the South and Chicago, Mark Hanna arbitration, Ames of Minnesota memory, a Mexican dispatch, an assassination note, and Britain’s naval armament drives. The text lacks coherent narrative but preserves named figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuntyelian
Wang
Sfacer Joninas Ara
Dunti
Mark Hanna
South
Chicago
Ames
Minnespolis
Lina
Moroico
Great Britain
Hy Renee “‘Isarmament
Thistatement Philadelphie
Fragmentary Crime Report Mentions Bloodhounds Traced Murderer
Readable fragments describe police action in a murder case. Bloodhounds were used to track a suspect as officers test the scene and search nearby beds at the hostel. The article emphasizes cautious investigation and public attention.
Force Negro to Quit in Indianola Route Threat Case
A colored rural letter carrier on the Galintin route has been warned by armed masked men to resign under pain of death. Postmaster Swaney and Special Agent Conger suspend service on the route pending investigation. The case echoes the Indianola affair and concerns threats amid the civil service maneuvering for the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almitar
Indianola
Allgood
Carter
Galintis
Agbatinnte-Carfiery
Sertice
Marcka
Nagroas
Allen
F. Ditlard
Ajen
Syiul
Chia Cuee
Ames Ex Mayor Convicted in Minneapolis Graft Scandal
Former Minneapolis mayor Albert Ames and eight co-defendants were found guilty of bribery and conspiracy linked to a city graft system spanning 1901 to 1902. Sentences and pending charges stretch across the case, with several associates already sentenced or awaiting court actions as indictments widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneanols
Labe
Dre
Aman
Dorgstives
Norbeck
Ars Perving
Amiad
Pallgs
W. Ames
Buprena Court
Wix
Irvin A. Gardner
Aalf
To-Havs
Tha
Onder
Mayer
Tha ‘Suprame’ Court
Pornter Detactiva O. L. Brackett
Manila
Pallon
Mloboapalla
Crop Prospects Mixed Across States Amid Weather Reports
Agricultural bulletins describe variable conditions from Missouri to North Dakota with wet spells and frosts delaying germination in parts of the South and East. Gains in wheat and corn growth are noted in several regions while others report slow emergence, damaged pastures, and ongoing plowing and preparation for spring plantings.
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Saab
Haye
Kanang
Oklahoma
Tex
Washington
Conte
Norn
Carolinas
Georgia
Brettoun
Estonia
Acadir
Tn al Atatvidta
Onumaue
North Dakota
Cate
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wng-Warner
God Bnl
Sbi
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Gotohen
Erling
Miss: Agatica
Thomas M. Viking
G. D
Shovitt Sohn Johnson
Aliddlegboro
Scy
Jamen
sAtogney
Presilouit
American Oak Leather Ga
Cinettihath Cama’ Co
Queen City Bilvur
Averlody Stay Co
Putheretna
Anas
Geturing
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