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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1894

Page

5

From Abroad the Week's Notable Events and Accidents

A round up of global happenings includes political dismissals, ship and rail accidents, and notable deaths. Highlights mention Captain Plimmer of the Ninth cruiser Minneapolis and the monitor Minotaur’s transfers, a Mexico earthquake worth 250000, and the London Times chief Walter’s obituary. Also noted are robberies, fires, and various fatalities across the United States and abroad, with several political and social figures affected.

Washington Gardale Verl. P. Morton Plimmer Minneapolis Combineton Wof Minutonomah Olney I Hd

Foreign Gossip From Shanghai To St Petersburg

Reports from Shanghai say 70 000 Alberlin troops gather at Vindivastock as Japanese claim victories north of Port Arthur. An Odessa dispatch notes arrests after a manifesto by the party of the people's rights. Viceroy Li Hung Chang reportedly moved from Tianjin to Beijing and command was not taken by him. Medical students in St Petersburg protest against Professor Racehurin. Vessels reach and depart: Concord to Chin Kiang, Petrel to Chefoo, Chienggo from Lisbon to Tangier, Montgomery to New York, Baltimore to Chefoo. A court-martial at Warsaw sentences Lieut Poborykin to loss of rank and life-long hard labor in Siberia for plotting against the czar.

Shanghai Vindivastock Port Arthur Santiago de Chill Chiteau Esmerelda Japan Odessa Party of the People's Rights Ti Ja Li Hung Qihang Tien Tain Pekin St Petersburg Racehurin Czar Iis House Moscow Chin Kiang Petrel Che Fao New Chang Lisbon Tangier Montgomery New York Baltimore St. Petersburg de Giers Ah Sun Seone Corean Berlin London Standard Cologne Warsaw Poborykin Wbor Sberia

Various 188? Notices and Sporting Glimpses From Old Newspapers

The fragment describes events and notices: Southwestern Association of Railway Surgeons adjourned in Memphis after electing officers. Chicago flower show opens at Battery D and runs a week. Pittsburg displays ten thousand chrysanthemums. October railroad traffic at the Great Lakes leads its history. South Dakota Sheep Breeders meeting postponed to June 11 in Mitchell. Hog cholera decimates near Sedalia Missouri. John B. Senior loses 250 hogs. neighbors suffer. Cincinnati Evening News placed in receivership by Scott Holmes. A boxing match in Denver features Turner and Haley with Turner counted out in the 23rd round.

Southwestern Association of Railway Memphis Chicago Battery D Pittsburg Head of the Lakes South Dakota Sheep Breeders and Wool Growers’ Association Mitchell Sedalia John Cincinnati Evening News Printers’ Publishing Company Scott Holmes Wageno ‘Turner Boston Jerry Haley Colorado Denver Turner Haley

Nuns in School Case Ruled Not Sectarian Teaching

Justice Dean of the state supreme court upholds a ruling allowing nuns to teach in public schools wearing their religious garb. The court found no evidence of religious exercises during school hours but noted post hours instruction occurred with parental consent. Justice Williams dissented, warning against possible sectarian dominance when clergy appear in classrooms in religious dress.

Order of Sisters of St. Joseph Williams

Grain and live stock prices from Chicago and Midwest markets

Wheat and corn futures quoted for November December and May contracts. hogs and cattle traded across Chicago Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul with price ranges for each grade. Provisions rose with pork lard and ribs noted, dairy flour and oats also reported at regional mills.

Chicago Park Minneapolis Northern Milwaukee St. Paul

Embezzler Cyrene Bauder Caught After Long Chase

Cyrene Bauder alias Frank W. Delano held at Ramsey county jail St Paul on embezzlement charge. Arrested yesterday at Kahoka Missouri by private detective on money orders totaling 2500 from Northern Pacific Express. Fugitive trod through ten states leaving unsettled accounts. chase traced by detective work.

Cyrene Bauder St. Paul Frank W. Delano Ramsey County Kahoka Bander Pony, Mont Northern Pacific Xpress Company Wid National Surety Company Pony Katorina Bauder Dilla

Big Cotton Wharf Fire Destroys Texas & Pacific Yard

A major blaze in New Orleans at the Texas & Pacific railway cotton wharf destroyed the entire yard and 25 000 to 26 000 bales of cotton, with 40 to 50 cars also burned. The grain elevator narrowly escaped damage. Estimated loss runs about a million dollars.

New Orleans Texas & Pacific Railway

Train Robbers Sentenced in Missouri Conspiracy Case

In St Joseph Missouri on November 138 Lee Sixzell and Syed Jones pleaded guilty to conspiring to rob a Rock Island train and were sentenced to thirty days in jail. The court ruled the conspiracy a mixed demeanor and the men admitted membership in a gang planning further robberies. Newberger, described as the worst of the gang, spoke at the surge.

St. Joseph

Detroit man loses seven thousand dollars in Chicago

D Baki of Lost Hin Wad Detroit Montana sent stock to Chicago to sell last week and received seven $1,000 bills and one $?0 bill after banking hours. The money vanished from an inside vest pocket on the way home, leaving him utterly prostrated by the loss.

Detroit Minn D. Baki Chicago Montana

Annexation contest in Hawaii marks first republic vote

Honolulu reports the first election of Hawaii's new republic failed politically as only one candidate opposed the government ticket and was defeated. All candidates supported annexation, the platform of the American Union party. In Connecticut, the torpedo boat Ericsson began a speed trial but suffered an eccentric on the starboard side, delaying the test.

Annecxation Ia Honolulu New Republic American Union Party I Hardtack New London Conn Ericsson Long Island Sound

Tragic Accident Claims life of Rosale Corser in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis at 616 James Avenue North a fatal accident occurred when ten year old Caleb Corser accidentally shot his fourteen year old sister Rosale. The bullet struck her head and caused almost immediate death. Caleb is reported heart-broken by the event.

Hin Sinter Minneapolis I. G. Corger James Avenue North Caleb Corser Rosale

Chief Justice James Gildunu Ill at Home in St Paul

Chief Justice James Gildunu of the Minnesota Supreme Court has been ill for two weeks at his South Exchange Street home. Though not fully recovered, he is slowly improving. The illness is attributed to overwork at his duties.

St. Paul James Gildunu Minnesota Supreme Court South Exchange Street

Banks and Reserve aApenta. Washington Nov 31

The controller of the currency approved the selection of the Union National Bank of Chicago as reserve agent for the German American National Bank of St Cloud Minnesota and the Four City National Bank of Minneapolis for the First National of Stedfield SD Grand Jury Weny Work Sioux Palle SD Nov 14 The United States grand jury has been in session here for two weeks Forty six cases were considered and eighteen indictments were returned There were twenty one jurors and about sixty witnesses who were paid Bi es services on the aggregate

Illinois Central Ort Dodge Sioux City Iowa Tol Walter London ‘Limes Gen. Wagner Survivors’ Association of Philadelphia Gen. Flarthaft Gen.Reynolds City Hall Brussels Waterloo Sophia Cecil Duchess of Tichmond Banks and Reserve aApenta Washington Union National Bank of Chicago Germnan-American National Bank of St. Cloud Minun Four City National Bank of Minneapolis First National of Stedfield Wenyy Worl Sioux Palle United States Grand Jury

Grand jury to probe bribery claim against Congressman Hy num

In Indianapolis on November 18 a federal grand jury will convene to investigate charges that Congressman W. D. Hynum claimed he was approached by bribe offers to secure the appointment of surveyor of customs.

Hynum Indianapolia W. D. Hynum

Murder at Huntington Jollification Meeting

At a Cove election gathering in Huntington W V on November 18 Guy Alvin Dargin was killed by John Martin who was arrested. The fatal dispute arose during a celebratory event following the election.

Huntington W. Va Cove Alvin Dargin John Martin

Died Suddenly J Hood Wright of Drexel Morgan Co

J Hood Wright, a partner in the Drexel Morgan bank, died suddenly on the elevated railway in New York. His death ends a prominent career in finance and society. Wright was a well known figure in New York business circles and Drexel Morgan & Co. mourn his passing.

New York

Explosion at Deas colony kills dozens in Binex Boulet

A dispatch from Binex Boulet reports that twenty or more persons were killed in an explosion at the Deas colony near that area. The exact death toll and circumstances remain unconfirmed. Local authorities are investigating the blast and its cause.

Bryilupest Binex Boulet Grenty Deas Toity

Bank Robbery in Silvan Grove Ends in Fatal Shootout

Three masked men attempted a bank hold up at Silvan Grove Kansas. A robber was shot by the cashier John Onlene as his comrades killed him to avoid exposure. The robbers fled on fast horses, and a second man died after being shot by his own partner. A $200 reward is offered for each bandit dead or alive as sheriffs from three counties search for the suspects.

William Guthrie William Hugging Guthrie Michael Bernhardt St Jacobs Madison County Hig Jill Lawrence Kan Josep Mindray Stark County Ohio Joseph Seyller Peoria Ansel Hopmeyer Hopmeyer Schindler New Albany Ind Ing New York Jake James D. Scott Capital Turf Exchange Denver Colo Fitteburg Virginia Charleston Monongihela City Samuel Wells Marsh Marke Aling Jones Post Office Wells New al- Dany Charles Epps R.G. Parkinson Memphis Stina Silvan Grove Here John Onlene Archfizen Cook Sung Indian Territory

Josid Regans Tat This Californian Teacher Rumored Dead

A Sacramento community debates whether Josie Regan a longtime public school teacher and former principal is dead. A Paris hospital report said she died after a Paris mishap, but locals claim she is alive in Colorado County and married to engineer John Clare after jilting a ten year fiancé. In Sioux Falls South Dakota a separate notice recounts John Thrickson’s escape from jail after a fire started by a lantern, rescued by traveling youths, and his expected recovery.

California Sacramento Josie Regan Miss Regan County Board of Education France Paris Kalle John Thrickson McCook County Siem Grand Jury

Streeter Trial Opens in Minneapolis District Court

The Streeter trial began in Minneapolis district court with official reporter C A Mebey reading Streeter’s testimony from the formal trial. Washington Gray testified and the documentary sequence was kept. entries on the books of the Guaranty Loan were detailed as to who was in charge during Menage’s absence.

Streeter Minneapolis District Court C. A. Mebey William S. Streeter Guaranty Loan Menage Washington Gray

Robbery and Arson Hit Stillwater Residence

The residence of William Reinert in Houston was burglarized last night, $225 and a revolver stolen, followed by a fire set in the house. The occupants were visiting a neighbor and returned to find flames, with no clue to the burglars.

Stillwater Minn William Reinert Houston

Launch The American Line Steamer St Louis At Cramp Yard

The 81, Louis is launched at Cramp's shipyard Philadelphia witnessed by about 60,000 people. Mrs Cleveland christens with champagne as President Cleveland attends remarks praising American shipbuilding, navy policy, and revival of American commerce.

St. Lows Charles A. Carmo Cleveland St. Lois Americ St. Louis Hesti Ig Congress

Train holdup near Monette robs express car

Nov 18 train from San Francisco to Monette, Mo was held by two masked men four miles east of Monette. They boarded the mail car mistaking it for the express, rifled the local safe and escaped with several hundred dollars including a local bet. Conductor Frank Wight, engineer Stevens, and clerk Chapman were among those aboard.

Monette San Francisco Lraln No. 1 Boeingfielit Frank Wighthinn Engineyr Stevens Springfiald Wxfield Moskenger A. &. Chapman Mull A. Strong W. W. Dugger Verona Moe Renger Chupman Gineer Stevensop Chapman

William Deering Purchases Minnesota Property For 240000

In Minneapolis on November 18, Chicago harvester maker William Deering secured the Jald property bounded by Fifth and Sixth avenues and Whitman Sixth streets south for $240,000. Alfred J. Dewan of the United Real Estate Corp. completed the sale, with the block 92, 360 by 360 feet once owned by Alfred J. Dean and heirs of the late Joseph Dean.

William Deering Chienya Pauls Nest Extaic Mintenpaus Harvester Manufacturer Chicago Jald Pith Afd Sixth Avenues Wittham Sixth Streets Alfred J. Dewan Talted Teal Estate Corporation Cha Block 92 Alfred J.dean Tunt Joseph Dean

Bank of Minneapolis wins $90508.15 against Bofferding estate

In Minneapolis on Nov 1 Judge Style ruled Bank of Minneapolis entitled to 90508.15 against the Bofferding estate. The decision rested on bank articles and bylaws making the cashier custodian of funds and personally responsible. Mary Crit disallowed for support of Mrs Bofferding. Executors will appeal to district court with a December term set.

Hank Cnane Minneapolis Iskay Bank of Minneapolis Bofferding Thas Knin Sehlex Celal Mra Mary Orit Clatriet Court

Jurors Removed In Lynching Case By Judge Cooper

In Memphis Tennessee on November 43 jurors Hoarrows and Peterson were empanelled removed from the lynching case by Judge Cooper for previously stating they would not convict a white man for killing a dog. A new venire was issued.

Memphis Senn Hoarrows Peterson Cooper

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