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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1894

Page

4

Fire Rips Through Towns West of Boulder

A forest fire swept west from Ward and Gold Hill toward Copper Creek, driving residents from homes and threatening mines such as Alimac Kee and Gand Beerkin. Estimated damage could reach two million dollars as flames consume timber and threaten camps, with Gold Hill residents watching from on high as wind drives the blaze through eight miles of timbered terrain.

Boulder Ward Wat Tash Wardan Gold Hill Hordefalt Mountain Josa Hitela Cof Bunabing Sunshind Gold Hi Gold Hii Gand Beerkin Courtet Camp Talcott Gold Lake

Starved traveler sues Bowery hotel proprietor for damages

John W. Clift, a traveling salesman from Philadelphia, sues Thomas Flynn, owner of the Vandyke house in the Bowery, claiming he was drugged, robbed, starved, and imprisoned for three weeks. He seeks $208 for items and $20,000 for inhuman treatment after an alleged welcome drink left him emaciated and hospitalised.

New York Morrow Willay John W. Clift Vandyke House Bowery Hag Thomas Flynn Watch and Chain Clitt Philadelphia Vandyke

Nicaraguan Bros Boost Bluefields Accord Progress

From Bluefields Nicaragua reports reach Washington that the new constitutional government there is securing calm and showing steady progress. Governor Cabes is installed as first constitutional governor, opposition fading and American residents pledging support. The Sept. 20 proclamation affirms Nicaraguan supremacy on the Mosquito reservation and signals satisfactory conditions after months of unrest.

Wv. K Bluefields Washington Guzman Bers Bluefielda Mosquito Cabes Ua

Espionage inquiry after arrests tied to war minister case

A high level espionage inquiry was opened under war minister and Gen Mercier. Three arrests include two Germans Schoenbeck and Von Cassel and a Frenchman. Searches found incriminating documents. two mistresses of the Germans were briefly detained and released. Additional arrests expected soon.

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Storms Hit Northern England and Paris in Severe Weather

Stormy weather and fogs lash northern England with great property damage. The Avon at Bath reaches a century high, leaving thousands homeless aided by authorities. Paris reports a terrible storm, while New York notes 200000 pounds of gold exported to America for a bank funded loan.

France London England Bath Somersoetshire Avon Paris Dnacmonitore Rifle Tower America New York Bankera

Deer Killed by Tygo Boys Near Tremont Wisconsin

Two Tremont youths aged sixteen and seventeen killed a deer yesterday near Black River Falls Wisconsin. The animal was driven into a stable by dogs and then clubbed to death by the boys in a reported incident tied to local hunting activity.

Cleba Black River Falls Wis Navy Tremont

The Hanging Closes a Bloody Meade County Crime

A long criminal saga ends as Robert Hicks and Walker are sentenced in Meade County. The pair orchestrated a deadly home invasion on December 14, killing a wealthy cattle owner after robbing him, setting fire to the house, and fleeing with a fighting drum of money. Hicks receives life imprisonment while Walker draws ten years in the state penitentiary.

Aldka Tlida Hipka Mika’ O Ralae Catte Joh Hicks Robert “Hicks Jay Meyer Pravallon Ing Wade Aupper Walker Jay - Hicks Moyer Fred Mann

Counterfeiting Ring Busted in Superior Wisconsin

Chief Sutton and detectives uncovered a well equipped counterfeit operation at 607 Hammond Avenue in Superior. Arrested were Aesop Parlardes and family with boarder Frank Tourgeon. $300 in bogus coins and complete minting gear seized. United States authorities anticipate court hearings tomorrow.

Weat Superior Win Navy Sutton Arnshaw Purchase Superior Police Department Duluth Hammond Avenue Church Aesop Gallehar Yourgeon Nryaigue United States Court Perkins Parlardes Taurgeon Lis Aportmenta

Earthquake Toll and Aftermath Across Italian Towns

Descriptions of intense earthquakes northeast of Rimini and near Paita and Bagnara. Dozens killed and many injured as churches collapse and homes destroyed. Residents flee to open streets while authorities aid victims and repair efforts continue amid ongoing tremors.

Rite Bag Pata Gulf of Giola Punts del Faro Pati Bagnara Jerlino San Buten Ing-Cruahed Vessela Triparol St Milaxze Mosaiua

O'Malley Surrenders in Election Judge Murder Case

Chicago reports state Senator Yoh O'Malley surrendering after a night of police pursuit following the election. He faces charges of wounding a bartender and a cab driver and is wanted for alleged complicity in the murder of Gue Colliander, the judge of election killed during a ballot box theft attempt. O'Malley denies involvement.

Chicago Yoh O'Malley O'Malley Gue Colliander

Ocean Grave: Quimore Founders Twenty-Two Lost

The British ship Quimore captained by Read foundered eighty miles off Spurn Head Yorks yesterday. Twenty-two people were lost. Culmore built at Port Glasgow in 1890 registered 1680 tons and 260 feet long. She hailed from Londonderry and belonged to Thompson Dicks and Us. Also Denver reports adventurer Clarence Ulrich arrested at Castle Rock Cols and brought back to Denver for allegedly stealing from Miss Dillot before her marriage. his wife accompanied him.

London Quimore Read Spurn Head County of York Port Glasgow Londonderry Thompson, Dicks & Us Denver Clarence W. Ulrih Gertrude Hutchins Castle Rock Cols Clark Helg

Frank Broughton Named Albany Postmaster

In Washington on November 17 Frank Broughton was appointed post master at Albany in Green Bay county Wisconsin. The appointment secures federal postal oversight for Albany with Broughton to manage local operations and mail service.

Stuusp Mann Albany Wis Washington Frank Broughton Grean Bay County

Probable OChoairmen of Next Congress Committees

Washington November 20 The article outlines expected top committees for the next Congress including ways and means appropriations rivers and harbors banking and currency coinage weights and measures and public buildings and grounds It predicts committee chairmanships if Mr Steed is elected speaker with Hermann Oregon to lead rivers and harbors Milliken Maine public buildings Walker Moseythuachts banking and currency and Borrowe Michigan ways and means.

Washington Republican Party House Algo Coinage Committee Steed Hermann Oregon Rivers and Harbors Milliken Maine Walker Moseythuachts Borrowe Michigno Ways and Meins

Flour Mills in St Louis Close for Indefinite Period

The majority of large flour mills in St Louis have closed for an indefinite period due to market congestion and high freight rates to the eastern seaboard, alongside a Chicago millers’ shut down for six weeks beginning December 10. In related news, the winter wheat association in the Midwest voted to suspend production for six weeks, and news from Petersburg reports the czar and Princess Alix will wed on November 25. Generals Miles and staff move from Chicago to New York as officers join his new department, with four aides joining the command.

St. Lonia Bt. Louis St. ‘Louis Dastern Seaboard St. Louis Northwestern Mera Chicago Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky Hastern Iillnoig Nelson “A. Miles New York Department of the Mast Department of the Missouri Milsa Governor's Teland WD. L. Huggins Marlon P. Maus Francie Michlar Detcamp James Allen

Wheat and hog market notes from Minneapolis Nov 20

Wheat prices eased in late session while November and December futures showed mixed moves. Hogs traded steady to firm with packers reporting limited supply and steady demand as Chicago and Minneapolis markets reflected cautious buying and price adjustments. Local weather delays and holiday timing influenced trading mood and quotation spreads.

Pgigien Lard Minneapolis Ohicago

Democratic senators avoid tariff talk in city briefing

Democratic senators in Washington decline to discuss the anticipated supplemental tariff bills and party conference plans ahead of the new Congress. Senator Voorhees, head of the Senate finance committee, won't speak for publication and Senator Harris offers only brief remarks, recalling his aim to pursue the measures at the upcoming short session.

Washington Navy sJendera Congress Voorhees Senate Committee Benator Harris Associated Press

Alaska Governor Reports Prosperity Amid Hard Spring

James Sheckley, Alaska governor, submits annual report to the interior secretary. Notes despite harsh spring and early summer, new enterprises started or completed, fisheries successful, mines yielding profits, and immigration increasing population. Civil officers vigilant given vast territory and limited transport. crime and order improved in denser communities.

Washington James Sheckley Alaska Secretary of the Interior

W T U Evening Session Highlights Youth Branch Leaders

South Dakota Lends Marycland November 2 reports show Frances J Barnes presiding over the youth branch. National organizers Miss Parish and Miss Garner greet Y’s from Milas Willard to Miss Belle Kearney and Miss Jennie A Stewart. Anna M Cummings delivers Africa greetings as South Dakota receives the national banner for best membership gain since the last convention.

Boston Endeavor Society Y's Belle Kearney Jennie A. Stewart-editrasa U's South Africa Anna M. Cummings Cape Colony South Dakota

Death by own action of 4 Young Burglar

Milwaukee Nov 20. Thomas P Bell seventeen bearing arrest for burglary in which a companion was caught in the act committed suicide at the home of his parents by shooting himself.

Milwaukee Thomas P. Bell Sleventeen Onrenta

Elevator Fire Destroys Beltram Bel tram Elevator

Crookston Minnesota November 20 The St Anthony and Dakota elevator at Bel tram burned with 80 000 bushels of wheat lost The blaze caused total destruction with no recoverable grain reported and investigations underway by local fire officials and railway agents

Crookston, Miion Bt. Anthony Dakota Beltram

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