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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1895

Page

1

Savant Notes Parfumes Aid Health and London Traffic Shifts

A French savant suggests scents like thyme mint lavender and eucalyptus may combat disease microbes. London traffic reveals Tower Bridge clears 6200 vehicles daily while Enatellap and Fenchurch street see about 2200 and 8000 vehicles respectively. The piece also traces ventures from maps to gold mines values and early coinage in England and notes a rapid sea era and artillery tests.

Lowa Tower Bridge London London Bridge Fenchurch Street

Emigration Tide Draws Western Farmers Southward

The report notes about 800 Western farmers expected as settlers in a South Carolina county with Georgia hosting boom towns of Northern men. A strong drift northward from Missouri Arkansas and Texas is also observed. The overall emigration trend is deemed likely to yield satisfactory results for all involved.

South Carolina Georgia Missouri Arknnans Texas

Coronation Gauntlet and English Throne Claim History

The text recalls Richard I establishing the office of England’s champion, riding to Westminster Hall on a white horse, proclaiming the new monarch, and throws down an iron glove to challenge rivals. It notes the African mining share policy and compares American securities abroad, implying the U S vulnerability to global financial shocks.

England Richard I Westminster Hall United States

Admission of Utah and new states reshapes political map

With Utah's admission as the forty fifth state the number of states rises to forty eight once Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma join. The piece notes the potential permanence of that total unless Cuba is annexed, leaving readers with a late 19th century imperial sentiment and regional transition.

Utah Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Cuba

Social Purity Congress Figures on Degraded Girls

In Baltimore the Social Purity congress reported that 230000 girls have degraded lives in the country. The secretary prepared the figures as carefully as possible and estimates that about 46000 women die or are placed in potter's fields each year, averaging five years of life remaining.

Soccial Purity Congress Baltimore Potter's Field

Detroit Mayor Promotes 3-Cent Streetcar Fares

Mayor Pingre travels to New York to urge citizens that Detroit street railroads yield 25 to 50 percent dividends on invested capital and that 3-cent fares should be demanded. PinGre seeks reelection and appears popular in Detroit.

Hayling Pingre Detroit New York

Jay Gould Estate Appraisement Reveals Large Fortune

The final appraisement of Jay Gould's estate totals nearly 83 million dollars. About 2 million is in real estate, the rest in various personal properties, largely railroad securities. The note praises his intellect and grasp of fundamental market conditions despite moral questions.

Jay Gould

Broad range of national news and incidents from Washington to Albion

The report covers a US Supreme Court dismissal over a leasing dispute, courtroom drama as Gen Ming’s health interrupts proceedings, assorted personal notices from London to New York, and various crime, fire, and accident items. Notable mentions include deaths and marriages, exploration of water on Mars claims, and local disasters in Illinois and Ohio with casualty details.

Descriptions of crime and world events from a torn page

Witness reports include a widow robbed on her Nashville farm by a masked man, Lynching of two Mexicans near Hennessey, and a New York City court arraignment of a young man for diamond theft. Other items cover Tim Healy securing funds for a Dublin daily, Japan’s ports opening to trade, and various political and religious notes.

Titall Grant Thomas Cinemined Ictsaing Mra Charles Brombeck Wna Wna Fined 100, To Be Taken From His Pay At the Mite ‘of $10 Per Month. Ans Mitry Wreeman Agad Severity Nashville Tenn Banks Seth Wyatt Jim Umbra John Two Jefferson Market New York Charles Bryant Poenttico Hills Theodore Buckhardt

Most Severe Epochal Earthquake Hits Central States

A massive earthquake sweep across the central United States and beyond was felt from Wisconsin to Georgia. Reports describe strong shocks lasting up to several minutes, with chimneys toppled, windows shattered, and alarms in telegraph and telephone offices. The quake caused widespread alarm in Chicago, St Louis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Tennessee towns, with numerous tremors reported across Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas, and more. Many locales noted rumbling sounds, people fleeing homes, and occasional structural damage though overall destruction varied.

Chicago America S Ofelock Wisconsin Town Missouri Ilinois Indiana Ohio South Carolina Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Georghi Arkansas Kansas Loulalana Western Union Telegraph Company Telephone Company Western Union Wert Buena Dark North Ste Moline Minoak Compton Rockford Monmouth Quincy Calvo Nao Cincinnati Springfield Dayton Loledo Columbus Znnesville Col. Dietseli Miaxonri St. Louie Navy Seyers Kansas City Plaeves Minke Ste Iny Fullerga Tadmuspolia Ind Weather Service Orlock Ian South Bend Manny States Thiendek Gadsden Alm Adlintn Memphis Fenn Hel Toneka Kan Louisville New Orleans Niles Mich Des Moines Mibwaukee

Court Scene Delivers Emotive Durrant Testimony

In San Francisco District Attorney Barnes tore into Theodore Durrant, calling him a monster as jurors heard charges amid long courtroom proceedings. Durrant’s mother Darata Dur ant wept, shielding her son while the DA condemned his acts before the jury adjourned for the day.

Tiue Murphy Durrant Wen

Shooting At A Mark Eye Reverend Spindler Reports

W A Clark reports Rev FV Spindler seen Tuesday afternoon firing a small revolver at a grove on Morgan avenue. Clark says the minister appeared distracted and muttering about death by his own action amid suspicions he was temporarily deranged. Louis Miller and I Manage corroborate sightings as Spindler headed toward Morgan avenue near Plymouth.

Ey. F. V Spindler Wardeen Minneapolis W. A. Glark FV. Spindler Mor Kan Avenue Clark Spindler Louis Miller Mr. Spindler Plymouth Avenue Knox Morgan Avenue I. Manage Plymouth

Poison Woman Takes Poison After Child Death

A coroner in Preston Minnesota reported a woman named Wolford killed her child with poison and then poisoned herself. The article notes a troubled history including marriage in 1891, disappearance, and later accusations of arson. no inquest was held.

Preston Minn Ie Coton Wolford Mtnammed Charters Deai Kame Ute

Bomb Explodes In Biscay Monastery

A bomb detonated at the Corinelu monastery in Biscay province causing extensive damage. Several monks reportedly died from fright. The blast’s author is unknown, with names and details uncertain. In Arkansas, Buckling defendants in Creek Nation cases seek U S Supreme Court review, delaying execution.

Mairid Corinelu Biscay

Monnrehiné Conspiracy Uncovered in Sao Paulo Districts

A nonrelative conspiracy has been uncovered in the Bicte of Sao Paulo with extensive ramifications across several districts. Many arrests have been made as authorities tighten the case and pursue suspects.

Rio Janeiro Sao Paulo

Murder in Morgan and Plymouth A Murder Mystery

Minneapolis November 1 detectives reported the body of Rev. I. Ve Spindler of Shakopee found in a grove near Morgan and Plymouth avenues with three bullet wounds. A gold headed cane lay nearby and a Market Hotel check showed he had stayed there. identification was incomplete. Relatives suspect foul play noting his health and recent sermon sales, while no revolver linked to him was found. He lived in Shakopee for a decade, former pastor of a German Lutheran church, married with children. one daughter resides in St. Paul. The case remains a mystery challenging local authorities.

Minneapolis Daybernt Spindler Shakopee Morgan and Plymouth Avenues Market Hotel Shaakopee Jal Bery Atanees Blukopes J. W. Jones East Fain Held Avenue St. Paul

Arrests in Snow Church assignment case in St Paul

A Minneapolis attorney George FL wards was arrested on a grand jury bowl warrant in St Paul charging him with grand larceny in the first degree tied to the Snow Church company assignment. Co defendant H. K. Richardson, secretary Willichardson and others are implicated as creditors allege dishonesty and embezzlement of 600 dollars from the assignee La Belle Wagon Company. Both men were taken to St Paul by the sheriff's office for questioning.

Snow-Church Company St. Paul George FL Awards Minneapolis St. Pat Edwards St. Taal H. K. Richardson Hielhardson Oie Hdwards la Helle Wagon Company of Superior Willichardson

Murder Link Suspected After Valise Found in Chicago Garden

Police recover a valise near the river with papers valued at $95,000 tied to W. Baker of Minneapolis and other Minn. papers. Authorities notify Minneapolis and Bel Wood Falls as foul play is suspected and the thief theory arises from a body disposal in the river.

Minneapolis Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad W. &. Baker First National Bank of Minneapols Baker Othey Redwood Falls Minn Bel Wood Falls

Durrant Case Nears Verdict In San Francisco Trial

District Attorney Barnes today made a closing argument for the state in the Theodore Durrant case. The crowded courtroom gave full attention as the speaker urged the jury. The judge was to deliver the charge tomorrow with a verdict expected the following night.

Durrant Baden San Peaucikeo Navy Barnes Theodore Durrant Thie Apeaker

Wholesale Clothiers Iatt Milwaukee Mortgage Transfer

The wholesale clothiers store of I A Shakwnim & Co on Broadway Milwaukee passed to a mortgagee. Chattel mortgages filed by the amplis to 68000 TL. A Shaina Wan sole proprietor of the house. state democracy decision on ballot for official party slate overturned by supreme court referee Reuoh.

Wholesate Clothiers Iatt Milwaukee Othiys 1. A. Shakwnim & Go Broadway A. Shaina Wan Vlow State Democracy New York Generlerm Supreme Ccourt Ana Tadge Reuoh

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