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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

6

Wisconsin Returns Solid Republican Delegation In Wisconsin

Madison November 10 The early returns show Gov Scofield claiming reelection by around 41 000 with strong support in the Tarollette area. Wisconsin appears set to send a solid Republican delegation to Congress, with Dahle’s race in the Second District leaning to a 500 to 2 000 plurality. Bryant wins Madison assembly by a slim margin of three, while Scofield’s plurality in St Croix is near 680 and the full ticket posts clear pluralities from 600 to 1 000.

Madison Wis Scofield Hoe Wisconsin Congress H. VD. Dahle Fils Hudson St. Croix County Jenkins Mosher Assembly

Fancher Elected in Latest Returns Indicate Republican Gain

Latest returns show Republican majority near 4,000 with total vote about 42,000. Joseph Halland appears elected by a small margin as part of a 74 to 8 Republican legislature, while county results vary across districts including Foster and Ward counties. North Dakota precincts report gains for Republican ticket. fusionists win some county offices. Gov Wander congratulates via telegram after winning by over 4,000.

Fargo N. D Joseph Halland Cash County Worty Pive Malching Creel Fancher Holmes Halland Sehafer Rowse United States Huggart Cronon Oras Civand Forks I Pembina Nepubleans Iianand Trepublicans Onlira Register of Deeds Wustvulsts Bottineau County Authtor Nelson County Spalding Crook Young Isk Sluter Sherif Aas Palrbanks Raney County Creek Tolland Walsh County Frank Walsh Brown Toger Allen Enucher Valley Cly Barnes County Villey City Congress Chis Cox Logan Senate Shafer Campbell Tallin Harrison Flupublican Railroad Commissioners Wustonists Bismarck Burleigh Procineta

Latest Election He Turns Forton Carried in Nebraska

In Nebraska fusion candidate Poynter leads Hayward for governor by about 2,000 with the fusion ticket likely to share a similar margin. Indiana reports Republicans winning nine of thirteen congressmen while Nebraska and Montana show close races. Officials expect official counts to adjust margins. fusion gains possible in several states.

Forton Nebraska Sinter Omaha Navy Poynter Hayward

Big Majority for John Lind Dominates Minnesota Returns

Early returns push John Lind toward a large statewide win with about a 16,000 lead as Republican candidates for the Supreme Bench appear safely elected. Congressional wins expand, Morris holds narrow Sixth District lead, McCleary and Tentwole post sizable majorities, and Widdy grows in the Seventh District. Legislative totals project 42 Republicans in the Senate and 92 in the House with 20 and 27 opposing seats respectively.

Rt. Paul Bupreme McCleary Tentwole Liddy Morris Wddy House St. Paul Eustis Minneapolis Jobi Lind New Ulm Minn Tad Husils John Ida

Republicans Claim House Lead as Doubtful Districts Remain

Washington report states Chairman Babcock lists 185 Republicans and 163 Democrats with two districts in doubt California Second and Texas Twelfth. Democrats favored in those, giving Republicans a majority of about thirteen. Democratic committee expects opposition to organize the next House with at least 180 votes.

Dbemocrary Washington Babcock Republican Committee California Texas Tdemocratic Congressional Committee Kerr House of Representatives

Lost in gale as steamer Donaldson missing near lighthouse

On Lake Erie near Point Pelee Lighthouse a steamer named J. 2 Donaldson disappeared in a gale. Six crew members were aboard each of the two missing boats. Rescue efforts halted as conditions prevented visibility. Authorities fear both boats and men are lost.

Penis Eake Erie Point Pelee Lake Erie J. 2 Donaldson

Five Die As Dall Beansted Wrecked Near Glencoe Beach

The schooner loaded with Christmas trees ran aground near Glencoe and all five crew members aboard were killed. The incident, reported on Ney 11, involves the vessel Dall Beansted and a wrecked scene on the beach.

Schogner Glencoe Finsundin Gleneor Ney Dall

Treaty Carries in Indian Territory Creek Vote

The Creek returns are in and show that the treaty has carried. Twelve hundred full-bloods stayed away.

Indian Territory Agway Checotah Ind

South Dakota May Move Toward Final Result in Governor Race

Early returns show Republicans leading in statewide races with Phil Lips for governor claimed by Republicans and fusionists disputing Lee’s victory by 700 to 800. Remandar of the state ticket and both congressmen appear secured by Republicans, while several counties have not yet reported. Fusionists win five of seven legislature seats in certain counties amid talks on woman suffrage referendums and the dispensary issue.

South Dakota Sioux Falls Mike Phillips Lee Minnehahna Bunalo Sully Roberts

Severe Michigan Storm Strikes Southwest Region

Dispatches report a furious storm sweeping Michigan with heavy snowfall in the southwest. From Grand Rapids to Dearborn ten inches are noted as telegraph service is hampered and news reliability is questioned.

Michigan Detroit Mich Michieno Grand Rapids Deeatur

Collision near Lord Beach during storm strands barges

During a November storm at Lord Beach Michigan a steamer, believed to be Schoolcraft, parted from three barges off the port. One barge aimed toward shore five miles below, the other two drifted down the lake with sails set. The crew reportedly went to the rescue aboard a surf boat.

Lord Beach Mich Steiner Schoolcraft R Surf

Osborn W Deignan to arrive in Stuart for homecoming

To Be Hobsoniged, Des Moines, Nov. 11. Osborn W. Deignan, the Town boy who traveled with Jobson at Santiago, will arrive at Stuart today to his mother's home. Town girls plan a reception with kisses at the depot as citizens prepare a welcome tomorrow.

Hobsoniged Des Moines Osborn W. Deignan Jobson Santiago Stuart

Central America Shifts Capital to Nicaragua City

The government moves the Central American capital from Ammalpa Honduras to Ghinandega Nicaragua to establish the permanent seat of government. The decision affects regional administration and future development plans.

Managua Nic Central America Ammalpa Honduran Ghinandega

Overturned kettle sparks $120000 mill fire in Tin Melt plant

An overturned grease kettle at the Great Western Tin Melt company mill in Toltet UL caused a rapid blaze as a hurricane blew through the shop. In about thirty minutes the building was ashes. Loss estimated at 120000 with 47000 covered by insurance. The plant was regarded as one of the finest in the United States.

Toltet Great Western Finois ‘Tin Mute Company United States

Figures Rise as Republicans Expand State Majority

Return totals across the state show Republican gains with a majority around 200, potentially reaching 8,000. In Cass County voting neared 4,000 with Spaulding 2047 and Creel 1405 for Congress, Fancher 2611 and Talland 2830 for Governor, Schafer 2130, Holmes 2411. About 500 women voted in the county and roughly 150 Republicans shifted from Halland to Schafer. The statewide ticket ran from 1200 to 7400 majority in Cuse.

Nori Dakota Leusis Forge N. T Cass County Congress Spaulding Creel Fancher Holmes Talland Schafer Halland Cuse

Farm Leader Hurt In Cardboard Harvester Accident

F N Henry a prominent farmer living three miles southwest of Dover Ming sustained a severe wound when a cork husker malfunction caused injuries he died expected. He was treated locally and neighbors reported the incident occurred on November 11.

Dover Ming F. N. Henry

Dreyfus Chance to Return to Paris Held Up

Paris correspondent of the Post reports a decision pending on returning Dreyfus to Paris. The plan centers on tendon timing as of November 11 with Uelay Dreyfus and Paria involved in the decision process.

Uelay Dreyfus Paria, Tendon Yle Paris Anys Jt Belng Dreyfus Arle

Snow Storm Breaks Wires on Portage Street

In Kilimazoo Michigan on November 11 a heavy thaw damaged telephone telegraph and trolley wires and poles on Portage Street causing streetcar service to terminate as overhead lines collapsed under the weight.

Michigan Kilimazoo Mich Portage Street

Train Held Up by Robbers at Pellenn Bridge

Fergus Falls Minn Nov 11 The Great Northern westbound flyer was stopped by six masked robbers at Pellenn railroad bridge four miles west of Fergus Falls. They blew open the express car safe but fled after an hour with a small haul. No passengers were harmed and no descriptions of the robbers were obtained. Police and guards scoured the countryside, but the railroad officials released little information.

Fergus Falls Mill Great Northern Tio Pellenn Railroad Bridge Ltly Inon Hey Fergus Walls Pelean Bridge Treman Che Atalon Carlisle Sherel Billings

Rioting at Pans Coal Region Sparks White Night Violence

In Newproccs, Otivens Threnien shot at by regrees while fleeing a strike. A widow 3 McIntyre’s house fired upon as negroes in the dat ham district shoot indiscriminately. Many women and children sought protection from Capt. Butler of Company 13. Sixteen people struck by bullets. danger looms with threats of wider outbreaks against Black workers and operators as arrests fail.

Otivens Threnien Koi Newproccs Taina Willham Tynch Pans Coal Company Regrees McIntyre Dat Ham Milkie Butler Company 13

Mir Teresa steamer ashore near Cat Inland damaged

Nassau reports the steamer Teresa, misread as Mara Teresa, ashore in a risky position after catching fire and leaking slightly. In Norfolk the Vulcan, under Captain Bytt, is en route to assist the vessel Marin ust, with Naval Constructor Uohgon aboard.

Cat Nassau Cat Ishind Mara Teresa Asd Hobson Norfolk Vulcan Byitt Jet

Miles and Shafter to Testify on War Next Monday

Washington November 11 The war investigation committee will reassemble next Monday Gen Miles and Gen Shafter are to testify An interesting session is expected Some prominent army officers back a movement to appoint a commission to investigate the conduct of the war from a strictly military point of view Congress may be asked to authorize this investigation but Congress itself will likely not order another inquiry.

Washington War Investigation Committee Miles Shafter Army Congress

Second Corps on the Move to Augusta and Columbia

Sump Mende Pa November 11 The general movement of the Second Army corps south began with the departure at the Thirty-tlfa Michigan for Augusta Ga The Second Tennessee struck its tents and started for Columbia S C Two or three regiments will be started away from here daily

Sump Mende Second Army Corps Michigan Augusta Lennessee Columbia, & CG Dally

Drought Hit Farm to Refit Mill with New Machinery

M I E Nowland of Dilamont North Dakota bought the mill at this place in Minnesota and will install new machinery throughout after the recent drought.

Election tumult and global notes from a distant era

An 1880s style dispatch reports mixed election fatigue and unrest with a Massachusetts recount anticipated by Rep. Walker. It notes lynchings in Arizona, water works founder Dowitt dead in Chicago, and guerilla movements near Santiago. It also covers guerra involving Spain, Russia, and British ships en route to Manila with soldiers aboard.

Westminster Gunette United States Lexus Joseph IF. Walker Phoenix Meerlot Dowitt &. Cretyzer Chicago Ely Col Caravajill Santiago Maria Marrera Sheernisat Buffalo Manila Adputal Dewey Newport R LL Portoics Department St. Paul Iran Vera del Rony Fifth United States Infantry Beitalu France Italy Russia Prince George Greece Grete Turkey Germany Austria Inti Cadiz Australia San Francisco Mondtain Islands

THH Markets Latest Grain and Livestock Quotations

Northern and Duluth wheat and corn prices across multiple markets are listed with bid and ask figures for No. 2 and No. 3 yellow corn. No. 1 Northern wheat prices and December May delivery. Minnesota and Chicago quotes show fluctuating wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley values. livestock bids and weights across St Paul, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Sioux City reported for hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and stockers.

Grain and Live Stock Co St. Paul Weebay Duluth Northern Gie Lt Northern Bard Dt Die Onlengo Milwaukee Wik Burley Dull Chicago Heever Texas Westerns Abs South St. Paul Sioux City Lowa Sanden

Spaniards clash with insurgents near Navyajos frontier

Report from Criffent Situacion du Wawa Amon Apanieh Seddlers describes a tense clash between Spanish forces and insurgents at Navyajos near Matias. Spanish troops abandoned two block houses. Cuban forces under Ventin seized them. General Molinas dispatched seventy men to recapture. Bloodshed narrowly avoided as tensions mounted. In Seattle a Chiweon report says Canada government seized two settlements and two barges of the Yukon feet of the Boston and Alaska Transportation Co for breach of com.

Criffent Situacion du Wawa Amon Apanieh Tiavana Navyajos Nege Matias Trtck Ventin Twena'lag Molinas

New John for Cumton Parla In 11 November Report

In dig lonatic circles it is reported Jules Cumban, former ambassador to the United States, will shortly be transferred from Washington. The rumor mentions Cumton and Parla as related points in the reshuffle.

Cumton Parla Jules Cumban Rene United States Washington

Day of Riot and Bloodshed in New Bern

A day of violence in Wilmington North Carolina left several Black residents dead and three white men wounded, including William Mayo who was seriously hurt. The new city government seized control, declaring order, after a mob attacked a Black newspaper office, destroyed printing facilities, and clashed with Black residents amid widespread unrest.

Rheee Whiten Wilmington N.C Willian Mayo Eltlzons Ted Waditell Twentyfive The Record Lunt Oma Cardele Eltizena Tol Fy Mornig Catton Cai

Ambitious Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions in London

A distorted London dispatch reports comments on U S policy and the United States response. The conjoined tone suggests debate over diplomacy, warning of potential consequences for humanity while noting adherents see benefits.

Flying Machines War Department Plans Reconnaissance Study

The War Department board met to consider experiments on flying machines for reconnaissance and potential destruction use. Funds were appropriated to explore the purpose of piloted flight and testing possibilities amid wartime needs.

War Department Ponatbulien Washington Nav Ordnaner

Unclear OCR Fragment Describes Racing Scene

Fragmentary text references a crossing, horses, a driver, and a race scene with uncertain names and actions. Details are illegible, resembling a racetrack report with disrupted words and possible names such as Strucic Wy and Elton Selimpean.

Mornes Eliyn Sehrau Batally Frogee Nev Ostenek Elton Selimpean Hind Appromredy

Tort of Saainborg Speech Sparks Newspaper Approval

Newspapers applaud the speech at the clan hall banquet as a step toward peaceful resolution of misrouted tensions. The remarks praised by several editors express satisfaction with the marshal tone and call for continued constructive dialogue.

Saainborg Ieewapaipers de Garalebs Marcy Sallshiry Clile Hall Hanquet

French Navy Plans to Disclose All War Vessels

French authorities announce a council decision to disclose all available war vessels and to repurpose thirty ships, with an emphasis on rapid action. A fire incident in Michigan interrupts mining operations, while a Spanish steamer Saratoga transports the last political prisoners from Ceuta to Cuban ports, amid ongoing regional tensions.

Nora Junto Commission Syunish Personern New York Saratoga Santigo Pridonera Ceuta

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