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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1899

Page

6

Northwest Rumors Grow of Great Northern Trouble

Reports from St Paul on October 26 indicate Great Northern workers plan an ultimatum to officials as daily meetings in St Paul outline grievances. Conductors oppose bonding requirements and increased company control. A Willmar dispatch says a strike is not improbable amid personnel losses and train crew concerns over spotter duties and job records.

St. Paul Great Northern Merchants Hotel On- Urayateni

Great Corn Chorus Becomes Record Crop Exceeds Prior Year

Omaha October 26 The annual crop review of the Bee from county reports shows the 1890 corn crop surpassing the previous best by 14 217 240 bushels. 1889 crop totals 244 126 983 bushels with average yield about 4 5 bushels per acre. Weather in August slight damage in parts of the state but overall crop quality is excellent.

Kbranka Omaha the Bee

Fire on a Farm in Iowa Due to Train Impulse

A large fire near Barnum Iowa on October 26 destroyed seven grain stacks and hay on two farms after an eastbound Central freight train reportedly caused it near one mile east of town. Farms saved, investigation ongoing. A separate October 26 report from Crawfordsville Indiana details a damage suit against Dr George W Eddingfield for alleged failure to respond to a call, resulting in the death of Mrs Burke and her child, seeking 10000 dollars.

Barnum Iowa Peentine Crawfordsville Ind George W. Eddinefield Thomas Burke Eddingfield Burke

Woman Captures Burglar in Duluth Candy Shop

Mrs PF Farmer, a candy store keeper in Duluth, surprised a burglar at the till late last night. She grappled with him and refused to surrender the money until police arrived. The suspect, identified as Frank Murray, was taken to the station.

Duluth Minn Farmer Frank Murray

New Evidence Fund In Nodawald Murder Case

Sleepey Eye Minn October 26 Deida cich Nodawald arrested September 17 on a murder charge of Thomas Chute in Like Hauska township examined and committed to await grand jury action and then released on writ of habeas corpus will be rearrested today New evidence has come to night

New Evidence Fund Sleepey Eye Minn Deidacich Nodawald Thomas Chute

Copper Mine in Porcupine Mountains to Reopen by December

Dr T A Scott and HW Chiigtian of Chicago capitalists have finished a thorough study of the Copper mine in the Porcupine Mountains near Houghton Michigan. They expect to finalize reopening arrangements before December 1.

Neapened Houghton, Mich T. A. Scott HW. W. Chiigtian Chicago Capitallats Porcupine m Mountains

Severe electrical storm ends Steamy Langdon weather

Langdon Minnesota reports a severe electrical storm ending several days of hot humid weather. A gale force wind and heavy rain drenched the area with torrents for hours. The river levels are rising as the storm continues to influence local conditions.

Langdon Minn Ort Suvern

Davidson Brother Killed After Fall From Window

At Wing Minnesota on October 26 a man named Phiraday J. M. Davidson fell from a second story window and died yesterday afternoon. He was a brother of Col. Hum and had lived many years in St.

A M. Davidson Wing Minn J. M. Davidson Col. J. Hum

Weighty Stl Incident In Tripid City Reported

Report from Tripid City states Charles Durris and John Ponners broke into a local stable Sunday evening. Lucris held on a charge of horse theft and Cunors charged with cattle theft.

Charles Dnrris John Ponners Lucris Cunors

Dent of Hy Family on Curbetone Death

Fredericks died here while sitting on the curb stone. He was a consumptive and able to work, but was attacked by a hemorrhage while on his way downtown. He was the last of a family of five troubled by Jung-related issues, in Tan Oraske Wisconsin.

Dent Tan Oraske Wis Fredericks Jin Jung

Booker Goes Free in Bank Entry Case Ruling

Fargo N D Oct 27 Judge Amidon acquitted former North Dakota state treasurer Booker once president of Grand Parks National Bank of a charge of falsifying a bank entry. The court ruled the indictment should allege aiding and abetting rather than direct false entry. The embezzlement count will not be tried this term.

North Dakota Gharywe Apulu Fargo N. D United Bates Court Amidon Booker Defuct Grand Parks Natonal Bank

Chickasaw Enrollment Completed by Dawes Commission

The Dawes commission has completed Chickasaw enrollment at Muskogee Oklahoma on October 27. Enrollment shows 17,000 Indians and 4,000 freedmen. Freedmen are descendants of slaves brought to the territory by Chickasaw. Enrollment of the Greeks advancing with rolls at 8,000 including freedmen.

Muskogee C.T Dawes

Prominent Milwaukeean Dead Dies After Brights Disease

Milwaukee obituary notes the death of ex mayor John Black at age seventy one in his city home after a five day battle with Brights disease. He was one of Milwaukee's wealthiest and most prominent figures, suffering an extended period of unconsciousness before death.

Milwaukee Wis John Black Bright Gevern

Poison Reported In Rootlez Whitley Incident

Oct 27 in N D. Kennke Jones, a longtime resident, lies dead in the stable of Dr. Thomas Kelly from suspected poisoning. Authorities believe liquor from a bootlegger may have caused the death through adulterated liquor and accidental poisoning.

Rootlez Whitley Thomas N. D Kennke Jones Thomas Kelly Nquor

Robbers Break In At Plainilekl Wisconsin Store

The large general store of O H Crowell at Almond seven miles north of here was entered by robbers. They stole hundreds of dollars in merchandise and also took many registered letters and packages from the post office located at the same site.

Plainilekl Wis O. H. Crowell Almond Here

Ferry Steamer Sinks Near Hudson on Lake Minnesota

Hudson Wisconsin October 27 The ferry steamer J O Heuning operating between Hudson and Lakeland sprang a leak on the Minnesota side of the lake and sank in several feet of water. Appliances to raise the boat were brought from Stithwater.

Hudson Wis J. O. Heuning Olen Lakeland Epring Minnesota

Ball Storm Hits Renville Minn In October

A violent ball storm swept Renville Minnesota with hailstones the size of hickory nuts. Residents reported a rare October storm, noting the unusual weather for this time of year and ground covered by hail.

Renville Minn

James Farrell Missing in Winona Seen on Dock Reported

James Farrell of Winona Minnesota missing since Monday morning. Reported seen standing on the dock at noon Monday. Authorities believe foul play or crime may be involved while search continues for the missing man.

James Farrell Mistag Winona Minn James Farrel

Diced Away From Home, Tanke City Bustress Man Dies

Diced Away From Home, Dated Oct. 27, reports F. Abra hi, a prominent bustress man of Lake City, Minn., died in Denver, Colorado where he had lived two months seeking health relief. His remains are en route home.

Tanke City Minn F. Abrahi Lake City Denver Colo Els

Stolen Bicycle Recovered After Fort Thompson Trade

Braden returns to Fort Thompson with a bicycle stolen from Mrs. Whiting. The thief traded the wheel for another at the fort and vanished.

Windostiod Braden Fort Thompson

Fire blazes engulf Wisconsin hay marshes near Plainfield

Large fires swept the hay marshes northwest of Plainfield Wisconsin on October 27 destroying thousands of tons of hay and leaving farmers without their winter feed. The blazes disrupted farmland and prompted fire crews to battle the flames across the extensive marshland.

Wisconsin Marshes Plainfield Wis Here

General Store Robbed at Cameron Junction

Barron Wis Oct 27 burglars entered the general store of Marseth Roe at Cameron Junction six miles east of here and took watches jewelry and clothing totaling about 100 dollars.

Barron, Wis Marseth & Roe Cameron Junction Here

Hore Thief Captured in Sacred Heart

In Sacred Heart Minnesota on October 27 a man who stole a horse and buggy in Chippewa county was chased to a local restaurant and captured. He had sold the rig to a farmer for 18 dollars and is now in jail.

Sacred Heart Minn Chippewa County Td Restaurant

Convicts Pardoned by Governor on Board Recommendation

On October 27 Governor Tee granted pardons to James Pettson for rape Clyde Kephart for robbery and Lanar B Boatwright for robbery following the board of pardons recommendation.

Tierre Tee Board of Pardons James Pettson Clyde Kephart Lanar B Boatwright

Death Under the Wheels in Minn Plunge

William Prescott, a long time resident of Minn, was struck and killed by a Duluth and Iron Range train at the yards here. He was not married.

Uwe Harners Minn William Prescott Tle

Chippewas of White Earth to Receive Per Capita Payment

Chippewas of the White Earth reservation in Minnesota receive per capita equity payments. From there the agent will travel to Mille Lacs to pay the Indians there.

White Earth Minn White Earth Reservation Mille Laces

Freight engineer injured in wagon accident near Little Wolf Lake

Cass Lake Minn Oct 27 7 0. Rigdon a freight engineer on the Tile ta division was driving from Little Wolf Lake with three others when thrown from the wagon. One leg was broken in the mishap and all four occupants were shaken but survived.

Mace Cass Lake Minn Rigdon Op Te Tiletta Little Wolf Lake

Miles and party to hunt ten days at Cody ranch

Gen Nelson A Miles and his party arrived at Red Lodge Montana on the way to Cody ranch for a ten day hunt. Col Cody accompanied them and the welcome included cannon salutes and a luncheon at the Ned Lodge club before they rode on to Cody Ranch. The party includes Mrs Miles and two Chicago girls Miss Mess and Miss Foyt and all are in high spirits.

Pest outbreak in Minnesota rail corridor spreads illness

Albert Len center in southern Minnesota reports a smallpox outbreak tied to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. Three deaths at Albert Len signal local severity with a Milwaukee road brakeman among the fatalities. Twenty seven towns are affected with new cases in other communities along the route.

Albert Len Soutethern Minneavin Ta Cresse Wis Southern Minesota Division Chicago, Milwrukee & St. Punt Railroad Minn Brikeman Milwaukee Youd Albert Ten Une

Will of Augustus Bixby Rewritten After Probate Ruling

In Hudson October 27 the probate court set aside the late Augustus Bixby’s will amid undue influence claims against executor Frank Bixby. About thirteen heirs, some previously given a single dollar, now contest the distribution prompting expectations of an appeal.

Sftudson Tedge Arnquist Augustus Bixby Frank Bixby

Clues Sought On Death Of Miss Scofield In Des Moines

Police search for two young men suspected of knowing details about Miss Scofield s mysterious death. Dr Garrity testifies they were with her last Saturday evening on a downtown street before her body was found in the river.

Miss Scofield Des Moines Iowa Polce Garrity

Heir Found in Buluth Minn After Ancestry Search

Martin Fink, sought as heir to a Bavarian fortune, was located in Buluth. He had worked as a blacksmith for Northwestern Manufacturing in Duluth and lived in Minnesota since 1886, with a history in Saint Paul and Duluth. He has a family in the area.

Buluth Minn Martin Fink Kiefer St. Paul Armone Packing Company Duluth

New Kind of Counterfeit Arrest in Milwaukee

Onion Houser was arrested by Internal Revenue officers in Milwaukee for dealing in counterfeit foreign perfumes. He allegedly sold domestic perfumes in bottles stamped with counterfeit labels claiming foreign manufacture, an accusation staked for two years of pursuit.

Milwaukee Onion Houser Miwaukee Internal Revenue Fleusler

Dockery and Crown Go Over in Fargo Case

William Dockery and Ed Brown, Minneapolis pair convicted of robbing the Edgerley post office, were sent to the Sioux Walls penitentiary to serve five years. Albert Stickney received a one-year term for forging an endorsement to a money order at Grand Forks.

Dockery Crown Fargo N. 1 William Dockery Ed Brown Minneapolis Edgerley Sioux Walls Albert Stickney Grand Forks

Don Mahoney Fined After Gallery Clash at Grand Opera House

Ashland Wis Oct 27 Don Mahoney a noted politician paid 118 dollars including costs for interfering with an officer while on duty. The penalty ends a recent uproar at the Grand opera house where two police officers were badly pummeled by gallery patrons during an arrest.

Ofiver Ashland Wis Don Mahoney Grand Opera House Gallery

Everett Wood Arrested for Post Office Burglary Plot

Milwaukee dispatch reports Everett Wood, sought for complicity in the Marquette post office burglary and for shooting a deputy marshal, was brought from Columbus, Ohio, to Milwaukee and then transported to Marquette by Michigan officers.

Milwaukee Everett Wood Marquette, Mich Columbus Ohio Marquette Michigan

Next Meeting at Washington

Next national convention of the W. G T U likely in Washington D C after Oct 27. Executive committee shows near unanimity for the city, barring unforeseen prevention.

Washington Seattle Wash W. GT. U Washington, D. C The National Union

Auditor to Aid Windom School Land Sale

K C Dunn state auditor visited Windom Minnesota on Tuesday to assist with a school land sale. He noted one forty of the land remained unsold and described the remaining parcel as poor quality Inuit but it sold for 22 dollars per acre.

Windom Minn K. C. Dunn

Local men fined in municipal court for assault

Wincust Minnesota October 27 John Veteayk and John Wolter were fined in municipal court after being charged by Frativer Donsaykt with assault. Veteayk paid $100 while Wolter paid $23.

Fay Axsnselt Wincust Minn John Veteayk Wnd John Wolter Young Wep Frativer Donsaykt Omunicipt

Yule's Close Call in Boer War Report

An excerpted War dispatch notes Gen. Yule's column narrowly escaping Boer fire near Crowe White and Gen. Yule's forces enduring a long night march. Reports describe cannonade, a severe thunderstorm, and rapid British advances aided by surprise flanking, with casualty and reinforcement details from Tadysmith and Dundee.

Tondon O¢i Tofelock Toar Yule Tadysmith Hhindatangte Tan Keek Mgr Wandant Plenat Wittrenty Ais Reubert Viljoen Schiel Hay Aecnrney Blayn Re Contiy Sylle Kimberley Cape Colony Barghersdorp Dundee London Daily Mail Fle Pietermaritzburg Dumler Tawiy Warry Escombe Natal Jordbert Darmhauser Transvaal Glencoe Witt

General Symons Dads Wound at Glenvoe Death in London

In a London report dated October 27 the death of General Sir William Penn Symons, the British commander at Glenvoe, is announced. He was shot in the stomach at Glenvoe on October 20 during the Boer conflict. Government notes indicate the message reached General White via General Joubert, with expectations of further details on General Yule’s wounded. A Mafeking report confirms the town’s status on October 21. The incident raises questions about infantry officers’ capture and the roles of military leadership at the time.

Glenvoe London Willian Penn Symons House of Commons Symons White Joubert Gan. Yule Jenvel Ix Dunilee Yule Mafeking Highteenth

Towne in Nebraske Ex-Congressman in Nebraska Speech Tour

Fragmented item notes a former congressman Towne touring Nebraska, with references to Omaha and Dulait. It mentions eleven speeches billed and events in Neus, with days and locations unclear due to damaged text.

Nebraske Omahi Congress CG. Oa Dulait Minuw Nebraska

Guilty Plea in Nevada County Shortage Case

Vieuda Gullty of Nevada, Missouri pleads guilty to a shortage case tied to Vernon County. Judge orders looming bondsman action to recover the missing funds. Authorities outline steps to deter further shortages and restore accountability.

Vieuda Gullty Nevada Trou Cer Kraak Parker Vernon County Dua Seitend Way

Vanderbilt Will Reveals Cornelia Takes Major Share

New York Oct 27 Cornelia Vanderbilt to inherit the larger portion of the estate with Alfred Vanderbilt as head of the family. The will lists trusts of 1 million and a residuary estate possibly 350 million to 875 million dollars. Reginald and Gertrude Whitney children each stand to gain about 7.5 million. Alfred to transfer 8,000,000 to Cornelia making siblings nearly equal.

Dinplengare Vialted Corneliaa New York Corneliua Vanederbilt Chaney M. Depow Alfred Citynne Vialaderhilt Lighrther Vanderbilt Phe Govnetus Vanderbilty Miss Wilson Fidhor Aldkat Gaywynne Vanderbilt Momkocwo Gindya Reginald Gertrude Havey Pyne Whitney Alfred Rom Ehnigh Cornelis Jalfred Nice

Cadlen League Ties to Aid Admiral Funds Home Project

The scheme by the Cadlen to fund the admiral’s home via popular subscription advances through the National Industrial and Patriotic League in Washington. Mrs Charles Totie Saith leads the national committee with about twenty two branches preparing to proceed once the industrial survey offer is accepted.

Huy Iinoo House Datiafiigtory Washington Woman's National Industrial and Patriotte Lengie Rene Adautyal Fehley League National League Mra

Wireless Telegraph Experiments Planned by Navy Leaders

Washington October 27 naval officers are seeking to move forward with wireless telegraphy experiments. The bureau of equipment headed by Admiral Bradford will fund inventor Marconi's tests with a board including Lieut Commander Newton and Lieutenants Itt and Bliss. The cruiser New York and battleship Massachusetts will host trials, with the shore station at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, receiving messages.

Conl Newton Itt Bliss Wil New York Siassachusetts Navesit New Jersey Tighlands

Dewey Sends Thanks for Home Repression Prevented

Washington and Admiral Dewey acknowledge gratitude for the home in Dewey house continuer effort. Letter notes appreciation for the display of support, with Dewey thanking Frank A. Van derlip as chair and the committee for the gesture, dated October 26 and received October 27.

Washington Frank A. Vanderlip Dewey House Admiral Dewey Whoshington George Dewey

Enormous Cincinnati Meeting Protests Coeur d'Alene Prison Treatment

An enormous meeting in Musle hat, Cincinnati, organized by the Central Labor Council, featured Samuel Gompers and Edwin Boyce addressing about 440 workers. They protested the handling of prisoners in the Coeur d'Alene region and their confinement in the bullpen during two long speeches.

Cincinnati Muslehat Central Labor Connell Samel Gompers American Federation of Labor Edwin Boyee Butte, Mont Western Federation of Miners Coeur d'Alens Bull Pen

May Try for America's Cup Challenge From Nova Scotia Yacht Club

Glauy Stevens, former vice president of the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, and other prominent yachtsmen plan to form a syndicate to challenge for the America's Cup through the Nova Scotia Yacht Club. If the plan is organized and accepted, the boat will be built for the challenge.

Glauy Stevens Vlee Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Stem Dinma Ioyal Neva-Seatin Yocht Club

Books drive to aid Manila sailors library project

A San Minnelseo based committee plans a books collection for an army headquarters library in Manila. They aim to gather enough volumes by October to form an initial loan for the Philippine forces, aiding American sailors and the war effort.

Manila San Minnelseo Qet Slukter Jing Army Dominlayiey Manta Hind

Bolivins New President Elected in Rullyiny

Washington report states the state department formed a new Unliknk States consulship at Tar Pay. Tunde was elected president of Rullyin yesterday amid regional shifts and political realignments.

Bolivins Washington Unlink States Consul Bridgeway Tar Pay Tunde Rullyin

Unclear event note on miners and explosion in Gundy area

Fragmentary report references Minera Milled and Tran Momintalin Mien aged 27 and Oe Cuitles Nelsin at Alvin Porsterizan with a peginture explosion near Gundy. Details are garbled but indicate a preparation or blast incident and a dynaratie event.

Minera Nelsin Hireharit Stante Alvin Porsterizan Kim Dbue

Forest Hires Quietly Quenched After Dangerous Incident

A cryptic report notes a heavy rath ding and multiple entities with unclear names. It states that forest Biren and Cyditplds were involved, with two oolook yesterday and a warning that the danger is now practically quenched.

Kali

Passing of the Hosee and Shifts in Everyday Life

This fragment notes historical change from camps to electricity and the rise of the automobile, mentions Hose tetter's Stomach Bitters as a long-time remedy, and hints at social humor with a playful dialogue about telling time. It reflects era-specific transitions and a product reference within a stray story snippet.

Patent Inmediant Weeklies From Northwestern Inventors

A garbled OCR listing patents and inventors appears with names such as William H. Barten Allen D Juke Well case Marshall M. Oram Mankas Minon boiler cleaner Lucius Ay Doble Huron draining attachment for vessels Albert M Fuller Steve Paul Mion wall cleaning compound Charles J Moore Deer Creek Mini cheese card aerator Clarence White Minneapolis Minn gas engine John D Wilson Heron Lal Minn metallic crogatin Merwin Lothrop Johnaga Patent sat nays Also a narrative about Timothy and a sale, with an inserted comic exchange between a husband and wife during a visit.

Northwestern William H. Barten Allen Marshall M. Oram Mankasto Minon Lucius Ay Doble Huron Albert M. Fuler Steve Paul Mion Charles J. Moore Deer Creek Clarence White Minneapolis Minn John D. Wilson Heron Lal Minn Merwin, Lothrop & Johnaga

Remarkatic Carer Jno M Smyth built largest house in world

Jno M Smyth of Chicago rose from humble beginnings to head a vast firm, earning a reputation for honesty and fair dealing. The paper highlights a guitar bargain and notes a mammoth catalogue of goods for every need, urging readers to obtain it.

Jno M. Smyth Jno. M. Smyth Co Chicago

Animal fondness and a monkey feud sparks Chicago chatter

In a quip from the Chicago News, Algy notes a fondness for animals while Miss Perkenham admits affection for many creatures but warns she hates monkeys, prompting a light exchange about character and sentiment.

Algy Mrew Perkenham Miss Perkenham Chicago News

Prompts for Americ Indians to explain promises to Villpinos

A fragmentary 19th century newspaper line argues for sending American Indians to explain that American promises differ from Spanish ones. The text references Taal and Watte-Wine and uses interwoven political satire, reflecting editorial voice of the era.

New York Man Claims Shot Crane With Trout Stomach

A New York man says he shot a crane in the Adirondacks after noting it contained forty five trout in its stomach none weighed less than a pound.

New York Adirondacks

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