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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1894

Page

4

Congress Tariff Debates and Budget Votes Across May Sessions

United States Senate and House actions in Washington cover tariff motions, tabled bids, and the Aldrich and Jones amendments. Key figures include Teller Gorman Hill Irby and Brice amid party lines, with rates set for anchors, bolts, guns, steel plates, and other goods, plus civil service and pension provisions debated and approved.

Washington Toller Messrs Hill Irby Kyls Teller Gormin Gorman Gorman and Mr. Brice Senate Ameke Colorado Senator Hill New York Senator Irby Peffer Scivil Service Commission Aldrich Finance Committee Allen Nebraska Powers House Alderson Dem W. Va Civil Service Argoneys Hayes Eules Civil Service Commission MekSintey Raton Iial

Outragees Beat St Paul Park Doctor With Paint Feathers

Dr H H Mitchell of St Paul Park was dragged from his hotel beaten kicked and covered with red paint and feathers by a gang of White Caps in a Sunday night assault. Three ribs broken he lies in precarious condition possibly fatally injured. Six assailants were arrested. five released. John Newberg Sr held to grand jury in 200 dollars bonds. Other arrestees released include John Henrys Charles Newburg Astron Newburg John McCarthy Albert Fielding Louis Moore. A woman is said to be involved. Mitchell, a married man separated from his wife, allegedly angered Newburg over marital entanglements with the doctor.

Be. Mitchell Panl Park St. Paul H. Mitchell St. Paul Park Lila Murty Washington John Newberg, Sr Mitchell John Henrys Charles Newburg Astron Newburg John McCarthy Albert Fielding Louis Meore Mitchellie Sep Stered St Loniz Newburg

Donation offers city fifteen acres for reservoir site

Thomas Lowry donates fifteen acres of valley land near Central Avenue, about a mile above Minneapolis city limits, to serve as a filtrating reservoir. City engineer Cappelen notes the ground suits a future reservoir, with a big dry hole at 207 feet above city datum and an estimated construction cost around 150000 dollars.

Thomas Lowry Minneapolis Yalalie Central Avenue Cappelen Columbia Lowry

Supreme Court decides against Northern Pacific in land grant case

Washington May 28. The United States Supreme Court ruled against the Northern Pacific Railway in a test suit over mineral lands along the line. The dispute centers on lands granted by the government under the 1864 act, with mineral discoveries after the grant raising questions of exemption from the grant. The decision upholds that lands found mineral after issuance are not exempt from the grant.

Northern Pacific Washington Richard V. Barden Northern Pacific Railway United States Supreme Court Wailroad

Rifles for Witkin in Washington Senate Bill

Senator Perkins introduced a bill in the senate to grant Springfield rifles and equipment on hand but not needed by the regular army to the militia of states and territories. Arms distributed on governors' requisitions but remain U S property and charges to be made against appropriations for militia arms.

Witkin Washington Perkins Senate United States Wara

Minera Strike Threatens Nearby Mines in Kentucky

Minera strike near Nowlerson Kentucky on May 28 halts output at the Dekurn mines. One hundred fifty miners refused shipments for home use as Jarvis wines operations close outside the city. Bisket Coal company reports reduced work with fifty men idle. miners at Es and Harlington mines may join the action.

Minera Strike Nowlerson Ue Dekurn Strack Wight Jarvis Wines Wit Me Bisket Coal Company Mings Nemednion Anne Ing

Tanner E. Santer Berd Abrideea Funeral in Western County

County commissioner Saburn, a leading farmer in Brown County, died suddenly last night at age about sixty. He was active in New Hampshire affairs and had lived here twelve years. The funeral will be held at Frederick tomorrow under Masonic auspices.

Tanner E. Santer Berd Abrideea S. 2 Alay Parker Saburn Torthawestern Vrown County

Fire halts at Wohlhunter’s laminare shop in Albert Lea

About midnight last night a fire was discovered in the basement of Wohlhunter's laminate establishment in a lot of paper addings. The blaze caused smoke and water damage but was extinguished. the fire was insured.

Smart Albert Lea Mihect Toa, Ming Wohlhunter Hatuc Tt

Guilty of Asopted Axed, Monies Rock

A man named Wellington was arrested in Rock Wis on May 28 and charged with an attempt to assault Mrs. Fred Schuller. He pled not guilty and awaits a hearing in the June term of court.

Monies Rock Wis Wellington Fred Schuller

Little Girl Burned to Death in Wisconsin Farm Fire

A young girl on a farm near Hayward Wisconsin was severely burned when her clothing caught fire from a near by blaze. She died at about one o clock yesterday afternoon following the accident on her father's property.

Hayward Wis Troth Mensen

Swindle Gang Leader Arrested Over Forgery Charges

Chicago May 28 Hugh Rodgers head of an advertising swindle gang was arrested on forgery charges. The Union Horseshoe Nail Company sues as complainant. The group claimed ties to several publishing names and operated across major cities over five years, allegedly stealing over $100 through bogus directory contracts. Rodgers, 35, aided byStanley France and others, denied charges and planned suit for false imprisonment. Donelly, Lakeside Directory publisher, aided investigation linking Rodgers to the Commercial Guide and similar outfits.

Chicago Hugh Rodgers Union Horseshoe Nail Company Atlantic Pactic Coast Apnea Youll The Register Publishing Company International Publishing Company Business Register Commercial Register Commercial Publishing Company Commercial Guide Rodgers San Francisco Chronicle Stanley France Donelly Lakeside Directory

Petition seeks receiver for Schuster National Bank

David L. Newborg of New York filed a petition in United States court asking for a receiver for Schuster National Bank alleging fraud by cashier 8. AL Walker. The filing states Newborg, a stockholder and large creditor, accuses Walker of deceiving officers and cites loans of over $100,000 made to Schuster & Co. before consolidation with Refustee National and Saxton National.

Joseph United States David L. Neyburg New York Schuster National Bank AL Walker A. N. Schuster & Co Newborg Schuster Refiustee National Bank Saxton National Bank Schwater & Co Selmster Newberg Walker

Long Lost Son of Minneapolis Found After Years

Gen Charles J. Kelly, famed Coxey Army leader, is revealed as a long lost son of Mrs. James Kelly of Minneapolis. He left home in Kansas City twelve years ago at age twenty two and had been unheard from until now, with his family never receiving a word. In Bigville Xy a shooting left a baby dead after a dispute between men, with Slusher arrested and Howard at large. In Sin Lb a stock sale is proposed as an English syndicate offers 7 100 800 for Elgin Nations Wares stock, with three fourths of holders approving.

Minneapolis Charles J. Kelly Mississippi Coxey Army James Kelly Maud Kelly Seventh Street South Kelly Kansas City Pwo Bigville James Minward James Slusher Uewral Howard Imady Slusher Avery Elgin Nations Wares Company Bes

Anarchist arrest and bomb outrage in Tunis details

In Tunis on May 28 authorities report arrests of Guerin Veanden and Gauch following discovery of Muller plotting a bomb attack. Gauch linked to Matha and Fenov networks. tangential references to the Foyot explosion and a massive Han River disaster in China. Widespread damage noted with thousands displaced or affected.

Brenel Annaret Tunis Duve Guerin Veanden Gauch Muller Erstuny da Faiege Matha Fenov China Francisco Han

Stolen Banco Romano Case Documents Supposedly Missing

In Rome on May 28 authorities report that all documents gathered by the public prosecutor in the Banco Romano case and related prosecutions have vanished. It is suspected that the records were stolen, triggering a probe into the disappearance of the collected materials.

Rome Thrceturs Banco Romano

Forgery case postponed as defendant Crandall remains missing

The state versus O C Crandall for forgery was continued until the next term by Judge Sones because O B Pinney the ex-bookkeeper cannot be found. The proceedings were held in Sioux Falls on May 28 with Crandall and Pinney referenced in the docket.

Crandall Sioux Faille S&s. D Sones State O. C Crandal O. B. Pinney

Colorado Springs Delegation Seeks Arbitration in Cripple Creek Strike

A May 28 Cripple Creek report states a Colorado Springs delegation led by Dr. Slocum and A. J. Collis met with miners and union leaders to pursue arbitration and a halt to hostilities. A conference with President Calderwood preceded plans for a formal arbitration committee and prisoner exchanges after a deadly clash leaving several dead and wounded.

Cripple Creek Colo Colorado Springs Dr. Slocum Colorado College A. J. Collis A. R. Bates Charles Geinster The Carpenters’ Union D. H., Hogan E. Evana Carrington Altman Calderwood Slocuw Civvington Collis Answers' Union Urior William Rabiiean Hiram Crowley Shorty Frank Mason Pred Todd D. D. Dunn William Bailey ML. Thussell

Plague Report From San Francisco’s Honk Wong District May 28

Cantor correspondent from Hong Kong Telegraph cites an epidemic in San Francisco spreading rapidly among natives. First victim recently, thousands claimed, symptoms resemble Hochow plague with high fever and swollen glands under arms. Death follows within a day. Cause attributed to foul water and drainage deficiencies.

Honk Wong San Francisco Cantor Hong Kong Hochow

Irish parliamentary party appeals for funds to support MPs

Tremol Nees Ald. Terdon and May 25 McCarthy chair of the Irish parliamentary party issue an appeal to the Irish people urging immediate and generous help to maintain the constant attendance of Irish members in Westminster for the remainder of the session.

Tremol Nees Ald. Terdon Tustin McCarthy Irish Parliamentary Fies Westuinester

SILL Skirmishing Reports from Rio Grande do Sul

Buenos Ayres reports advices from Rio Grande do Sul state saying skirmishes between Brazilian government forces and insurgents continue but no engagements of importance have occurred.

Buenos Ayres Rio Grande Do Sal

Modest Claim Sparks Town Site Ownership Notice

Tawiuth May 28. i c Hill lary of Tower posted notices at Tinnity Like City claiming ownership at the town site. A contest over the writer is likely.

Ulmharys Tawiuth Mion I. c Witter

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