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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1895

Page

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Fragmented Elgin Echo item mix from early issue

A ragged OCR fragment from The Elgin Echo notes varied items: a San Antonio motorman claiming Indigenous ties, a Bayrouth manuscript find, a forthcoming edition of Bosida the Bonnla Briony Bush, confectionery shipments from Australia, and theatre crowds in Drury Lane. It mentions historic figures, water scarcity in Kentucky, US rail expansion, Turkish diplomacy, Illinois Lincoln monument, fruit and farming, army rifles, Antarctic geology, censuses, bells in Hagileh churches, and eclipses.

Vast 19th century wire service roundup of world and national items

A long miscellany cites appointments in the revenue cutter service Peary in Brooklyns yards and docks civil engineering post, land grants in Mississippi for a state university, football dangers urging rule changes, and a deep water canal inquiry. It also notes Varied notes on public figures actors, authors, accidents, crimes and foreign events including Cuba insurgents, British diplomacy, and science ventures.

I W. Perry T. I. Wilson N. A Hinspine Houston D.,a. Magee W. Peary United States Navy Department of Yards and Docks Brooklyn North Pole Smith Mississippi Dee Tryon Calla United States Mayol Academy James B. Angel Michigan Jon ©. Russell Massachusetts Lyman J. Cootey Tinois Great Lakes Atlantitic Ocean Sly Tullan Pauncefote Olney Turkey Great Britain

Montana murderer Valentine Shortla to hang in penitentiary

Crime notes report a Montana killer awaiting execution by hanging after a personal crisis. Valentine Shortla of Valley Field Ontario faces death sentence while the Hyams brothers have started a second Toronto murder trial. Gardnerville Indiana sees Capt Frederick Long and wife murdered at home by robbers. Omale men charged with assault and murder of a girl are spared lynching by transfer to prison.

Montana Ife Valentine Shortla Valley Field Ont Hyams Brothers William Wells Toronto Gardnerville Ind Frederick Long Long Omale A. B. Coulter

Murderous Flight and Dual Tragedy at Laredo

A grim sequence unfolds near Laredo as a man shoots himself after killing his wife and child. Evidence includes an insurance policy, a deed of trust, and letters. Fort Worth reports Mrs. Caroline Mann’s murder, with her son Arko Herold pursuing the truth as authorities trace the suspect Ja Sunts, linked to St Louis and Fort Worth.

Laredo Wagland Dhar Niculer San Antonio Wom Mexica Shepard Officinia Hotel Hamilton Christen Avere East St. Louis William Kuntz St Louis Fort Worth Gasoline Maun Alls Lex Caroline Mavn Arko Herold Mrs. Mann Bia Uleea Ja Sunts Herold Dallas Houston

Carrier Travis Inherits 85000 Inheritance Surprise

George T Travis a Minneapolis post office carrier is set to receive a $90,000 inheritance from his father. Raised in Faribault, he worked since last April and plans to keep delivering mail until the estate is settled. His mother remarried and inherited more of the partner’s goods, with portions tied to India and England. Local friends and counsel have labored to secure his rights.

Minneapolis George T Travis Rammofest Faribault India England Fit Yrayis

Death of Irish Priest once infamous figure in America

Bishop Chatard confirms the death at St Meturod College Spencer county of Father Romano Weluxcep fel, a French priest who arrived in 1939. Once the last notorious priest in the nation, he faced criminal assault charges, served eighteen months in prison, was pardoned by Governor Whitcomb, and later rejoined the clergy living a restrained life with Benedictine monks.

Indianapolis Ind Chatard Bag St. Meturod College Spencer County Romano ‘Weluxcepfel America Guv. Whitcomb

Northwestern S movers meet adjourn. Wyoming admitted

The Northwestern Sul ers' Tome association adjourned its convention with Grand Rapids Mich to host the year’s meeting in June. Officers elected include President J Rutherford Grand Rapids secretary Mrs L A Bates Nebraska and officers from Iowa Indiana Chicago Kansas Michigan and Nebraska. Wyoming admitted. John Fish ey aged 23 drowned crossing Haylake ice near Backus Brainerd Minn his body sent to Cushing.

Wyoming Marshalltown Iowa Grand Rapids Mich J. @. Rutherford L. A. Bates Nebraska Joseph M. Prench Gatorado B. Ryans J.B. McDonald Indiana J. A. Stanton Chicago L. van Vorhees Kansas Ginbil Michigan H. A. Gustle St. Paw M.il Barber Clough South Dakota Wyomling Drownell Brainerd Minn John Fishey Haylake Backus Lla Lomo Cushing

Longest Vessel Afloat Demonstrated by New York Yard

The Pennayvia of the Tomburg-American line, awaiting commission in Tue, is the world’s longest ship with 20,000 tons displacement. It measures 100 feet in beam and 42 feet in depth, heats Lucante 15 percent. Rev. Dr. Samuel Ashton Keene, famous evangelist and author, died at Delaware, Ohio, aged 53.

Popocatapetl M. Revers Brazil Havyall Martinez de Campos Villa Clara M. Philippe Athanasa Gucheval- Claringy Institute Los Alfonsos Santiago de Cubas Miro Caboul Afghanistan Ran Amack Liet Muhammed Akran Ixhan Bon Salvador Europe New Orleans Liverpool Indian Empire Callao Madrid Heraldo Cuba New York Pennayvania Tomburg-American Line Tue Lucante Samuel Ashton Keene United States Delaware Ohlo

Northwest Immigrant Convention Heads to St Paul Gathering

The forthcoming Immigration convention in St Paul features speakers from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba and Washington including Archbishop Ireland Senator Pettigrew Governor Clough and Col Howitt among others. The program covers topics from settlement and migration to irrigation agriculture and mineral resources in the Northwest.

St.Paul St. Paul Northwest John Ireland Minnesota J. J. TU Minnessota Morrison Washington M. Prouty North Dakota Dikota Pettigrew South Dakota Power Agrian Education In the Frank H. Irons Northwestern Prairies Komas Carier Montana Mineral Resources Franeee Borg Senator Day Gishop McGolelek Andrew Bucke Minegoth Sonator Wilson Tron Thomas Greenway Manitoba H. V. Winehell Innesota Howitt Budd Reeve Allin Resources of Sheldon Southakota

Public opening of new Hennepin County Court House

Nov 18 marks the dedication of the new Hennepin County Court House in Minneapolis with farewell in the old building and dedicatory exercises at the new. Judges C E B Murray, C J Van derburgh, Atwater and Flanders spoke on early days and practice, with welcome by Judge Regrave Smith and greetings from Minnesota Supreme Court, the Romney county, and state bar leaders attending.

Hennepin County Minneapolis Hennepin Court House C. EB. Munray C. 4. Vanderburgh Tsute Atwater Vanderburgh Judge Atwater Minnesota State Bar Association Frank M. Nye Hen- Nenin County

The Czarina Fake Credence Questioned in Berlin Dispatches

In Darmstadt on November 18 19 rumors spread claiming the czarina in danger after a Caesarean operation. Berlin informed quarters reportedly find no evidence supporting the sensational illness story. the former Princess Ale of Mosse may recover soon.

Darmatadt Berlin Czarion

New Yorke Horas Show Opens at Madison Square Garden

The eleventh annual New York horse show begins today at Madison Square Garden. Management highlights the event as a premier society and sporting spectacle, drawing enthusiasts of racing and equine excellence.

New

Accident Injures Boy in Union Grove Houseplay

Eden Villen Minnesota reports a tragic accident when Leslia Caswell, four, was accidentally shot in the head by his cousin while playing with a left shotgun in the same room. The gun belonged to Wy U Caswell. The incident occurred yesterday in Union Grove.

Eden Villen Minn Leslia Wy. U. Caswell Frank Nelson Union Grove Caswell

Sawyer Patent case ends in favor of McKeesportLight

The U S supreme court ruled the Sawyer-Many patent invalid in the Consolidated Bice tie Light case against the McKeesport Light company. Justice Brown wrote the decision, handed down recently in Washington.

Washington Walted States Supreme Court Consolidated Bicetie Light Company Mc.Keesport Light Company Tustleo Brown

Roos Gets Eight Years For Murder In Willams Case

In St Paul on November 1 Saima Baltimore Roos was sentenced to eight years in prison for the murderous act against Miss Amelia Williams after pleading guilty to an initial charge of assault in the first degree. Judge Jitiga Kelly presided. The case stemmed from the fatal attack and Roos had changed his plea from not guilty. The broader report notes anticipation of conflict with the Ashanti in London with a cabinet council expected to declare war at the next meeting.

Alvord Syracuse Cassius M. Clay D. BP. Bowers Washington William Libbey A. T. Stewart New York John Meyer Carlyle St Louis William Holman Congress Tudlana James Whitcomb Riley Carrollton Andrew Williams California Curier College New Orleans George Alexander St. James Theater London Alexanter Alexander Cobden Golder Groy Brains Pune Praderielt Faritier Nahip Ind Hrenchman Transatlantique Fred J. Spiesman New Whatcom Wash Hha William N. Rumbaugh Lafayette Ohio Belotaimnatish Harry Minor W. G. Peters Columbia National Bank of Tacoma McCauley Robert Brown St Joseph Mich Samuel Miners Minora St. Paul Saima Baltimore Roos Amelia Willams Jitiga Kelly

Miss Pauline Whitney Weds Almerta Paget at St Johns

New York November 14 Miss Pauline Whitney daughter of William C Whitney former secretary of the navy married Almerta Paget youngest son of the late General Lord Alfred Paget at St Johns Church The ceremony drew society figures from New York Washington London and Paris The church was lavishly decorated with gold chrysanth etc

New York Pauline Whitney Almerta Paget St. Paul St. Thomes’church William C. Whitney New ‘York Washington London Alfred Paget Persoral Anglesen King of Georgia Pagetty Col Arthur Paget Lnte Mrg Taran’ Stevens

Wedding at a church with prominent guests and a grand musical program

A royal style ceremony in a church hosts President Cleveland, Secretary Lamont, the Navy secretary, Gov. Morton, Sir Julian Pauncefoto, and British diplomats. The bridal party processes to the chancel in a formal order as Edouard de Reszke and Mme Nordisen sing. A rich musical program precedes the wedding march and the bride’s sister and attendants appear in white with lace and feather decorations.

Cleveland Daniels Lamont Navy Herbert Morton Julian Pauncefoto Chauncey M. Depew Whitney Lady Colebrook Alice Paget Lord Westmeath Edouard de Reszke Rololst Mme, Nordisen Vaure Mendelesohn Elijah Mme. Nordien Gounod Frank Ondricek Handel Franko George J. Warren Gould Hoyt John CG. Furman H. Mainland Kersey W. Cutting, Jr Winthrop Rutherford Jared How Crawford Livingston Harry Whitney Uttle Tower Catherine Barney Santa Whitney Frances Binghem Dorothy Whitney Miese Ihiiie

Marriage of Miss Vanderbilt and Mr. Ta-get

A royal style wedding features six bridesmaids led by Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt and Miss Milly Vanderbilt Steane. The ceremony is witnessed by President and Sir Wilfrid Pe Cambridge. Guests sign the registry as Nor die sings. A reception follows at the bride’s father residence as 490 guests attend before the couple heads to St Paul.

Gertrude Vanderbilt Mise Milly Vanderbilt Steane Azuba Barney Beatrice Bend Mins Susie Dimmock Edith Blake Brown Miss Vanderbilt Sloane Ty Miss Barney Miss Bend Miss Dimmock Miss Brown Wilian Peuncefote Nordiew West Fitty Seventh Artest T'aget St. Paul

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