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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
6
Atlanta Oct 25 Charles B Crisp former speaker of the United States House of Representatives died here this morning after months of illness It had been known he could not again play a public role due to heart trouble and infirm health He had endured several spells of illness in Washington prior to his death.
Reform era figure Charles Crisp rose to national prominence through sharp leadership in the House, guiding key bills on silver and coinage. He faced debates with former Secretary Hoke Smith and battled a strong Bland filibuster while shaping Georgia Democratic policy and his own senatorial bid. Born January 15, 1845 in Hogland, his career included a five week sanitorium stay for malignant fever.
Minneapolis police seek 1 1L Herds who received consignments of buggies and carriages from major manufacturers and aided in selling bankrupt stock of M Roeller at 242 First Avenue South. He has fled city two weeks, covering tracks. creditors number in the thousands. The suspect, believed to have run an extensive business, remains at large.
Washington Oct 25 Secretary Francis denied a state motion to review the Interior Department decision on whether Section 30 land in Minnesota was swamp land at 1860 grant. The ruling ends a decade long contest over a valuable tract. Water for Reds Crow Creek artesian well strikes at agency. Deepest well 782 feet with pressures lifting water five feet above engine. Woman's Press Association prepares to receive Kate Field’s body in San Francisco en route to the East.
A London market report cites Mr. Bush of Beer Lohin's Corn Trade News on wheat factors. It states American supply controls price trends as Australia falters and India rises as an importer, with a possible 20 million quarters needed in Europe and 100 million bushels in totals before the season ends.
New York, Oct 20. Lavigne of Saginaw defeated Jack Wyerhardt of New Orleans for the world lightweight championship after twenty five rounds at the Bohemian Sporting club. Lavigne, favored, dominated early and nearly KO’d his rival in round twenty four before the referee stopped the bout.
Washington Oct. 20. Secretary Herbert plans a broader series of drills for the North Atlantic squadron as ships are readied. Experience from summer and fall evolutions has educated officers and men in fleet handling. Abandoning the plan due to fear of misinterpretation is unlikely, and the coming winter will see the largest squadron under one command in American waters since the war.
In Cleveland on Oct 28, Mrs Cora Gatriele Smith married Fred M. Ranken of New York. Mrs Ranken, formerly Mrs Heramont Smith, once starred with Modjeska and Booth Barrett. Ranken is a prominent New York woolen merchant and society figure. In Cuba, Maj Uris led 400 infantry and 100 cavalry against insurgents near Galofre Cuevas and Labalo, with gunboat Delgado Parejo. 32 insurgents killed and 80 wounded reported.
Fire swept Ronald's five story brick factory on Borum Place between State and Schermerhorn streets in Brooklyn, destroying the building this morning. Loss estimated at 100000 to 125000 and insured. About 200 girls employed on the top floors were rescued unharmed. William Stoveng, a longtime Kansas City resident, died at eighty five.
A devastating cyclone swept across multiple towns causing loss of life and extensive damage. At Newellton Louisiana a woman was killed and others injured as a bridge and houses were demolished. In Blandsy and nearby areas two men died from lightning and a woman and baby drowned. Mitchell Oklahoma was struck, with several farmhouses destroyed and multiple fatalities reported. Widespread telegraph and telephone wires were down as crews organized recovery. A cyclone also struck New Orleans and Wilkesbarre causing fatalities and injuries among railway passengers.
In Galesville Wis Geary Palmer pleaded guilty to killing 1 year old Haget Murshall in North Bund yesterday. He claimed he killed to kill his mother but could not explain his motive. His father has been an Oshkosh insane asylum inmate for five years. Palmer reportedly ingested a large dose of lye to end his life. A Madison wind storm caused roof damage and telegraph lines to fall. The Eddie Poy company stage production was disrupted when an actress was struck by flying debris but not seriously hurt.
In Palefeld Iowa, Generals Palyer and Buckner and party arrived at 2 o'clock as rain fell. Several hundred townsfolk greeted them at the ration, with nearly a hundred veterans providing a brief salute at the open house. The building was crowded, many in attendance were gold standard supporters.
Weather data indicates heavy ground moisture and ongoing precipitation. Report mentions past drought relief and forecasts a large workforce or project next year, noting three inches of precipitation and widespread soil wetness in a Midwestern state.
Republican vice presidential candidate Garrett A. Tobart received an enthusiastic Newark crowd with Governor Griggs at Caldonia Park where they spoke on wage issues. A Revere storm affected Portugal coast near Setubal with a fishing boat lost and several fishermen drowned off Mourteeh.
A large blaze destroyed two Pacific Movator elevators in Chicago, with other smaller buildings burned. Loss estimated around 1.5 million dollars with two thirds in insurance. Firemen faced dangerous roof collapse and falling corrugated iron as embers spread, while 1100000 bushels of wheat stored at the site were dumped into the river.
In Coselville near Boscnthal Edward Day shot and killed Alexander Day over a petty quarrel. The killer Edward Day was arrested later the same day. In Akron Martin Artebauer was fatally shot by Mathias Remiger after a prior threat about Remiger's wife. Remiger wounded Artebauer in a scuffle and Artebauer shot in the stomach while Remiger sustained a gunshot to the arm.
Reports from Key West quote well informed passengers arriving from Havana stating Maceo crossed the trocha at Artemisa and linked with insurgent units in Havana province. They claim a feint at Cacarajacara and a massacre in Artemisa preceded his advance into Havana province to join Gen. Aguirre.
Buffalo faces a potential historic blockade as Chicago Milwaukee Duluth and Lake Erie grain fleets flood the port. Elevators cannot unload quickly enough and boats wait in line with nearly a score anchored for one unloading facility. Grain demand has raised Chicago and Duluth rates attracting fleets from iron ore trade.
The Farmers National Congress issued the call for the next annual meeting. President LB. Clayton of Indianola Iowa and Secretary John M. Stahl of Chicago announced the event. The meeting will be held in Indianapolis November 10 to 18. Regular delegates are one from each district and two at large appointed by the state governor. Heads of agricultural colleges and state agricultural boards are members by virtue of their office.
A gas explosion at Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co No 8 mine near South Wilkes-Barre kills, injures and traps workers. Reports say 12 miners unaccounted. authorities fear all may be dead. Rescue efforts under way as officials coordinate fresh shafts and air flow.
Chanter of Accissenta West Superior and others were injured while logging on a railroad line. Joseph Tutt was crushed and likely fatally injured after logs crushed his skull. William Milek and Ben Warren suffered serious injuries. Milek may die. Victims were attended by rescue parties and reported at Shell Lake and other nearby locations.
Notably, Gov Upbait’s youngest daughter Caroline Sawyer will join HL Sayer in Virrlage to Vitlet at 4 PM for a home welding at the executive residence. Catherine Noyes of Oshkosh will aid Stew art Markin g Milwaukee. The couple plan to reside in Osh kosh as Sawyer helps lead the high ste and eruudsive. In Mitchell S. D. on Oct 80 a man named tri dell assaulted a 12-year-old girl at Woonsocket and was brought to this city to prevent a lynching. the sheriff moved the prisoner away.
The entire stud of American horses belonging to Luoch Wishard was sold today at Tattersall's in England, bringing 7,870 guineas, about 48,002 dollars.
Beoreta is praised as priceless, valued above gold or precious gems, with emphasis on devotion and moral worth. The piece contrasts material wealth with character and personal virtue, urging appreciation of intrinsic qualities over riches.
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