Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1900

Page

6

Wheat and grain prices across markets and cattle quotes

Grain and livestock prices from Minneapolis St Paul Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City reflect mixed grains with No 1 Northern wheat around 74 to 76 cents and corn around 36 to 39 cents, oats near 25, flax around 1.79, rye 49 to 58 cents, and December to May futures noted. Cattle and hogs price ranges show varying values across St Paul and Chicago, with dairy and sheep also listed. last spike on Minnesota Manitoba railroad driven by Mrs Blessner, signaling regional development.

Gratn St. Paul Minneypolis Duluth Morthert Chicago Milwalked Wis Bogaialyeamale Onta Rioux City Towa Cattie— Reeves Texas Anles Bouth St. Paul Port Hyland Minn Minnesota & Manitoba Messia, McKenzie & Co P. J. Blessner Daniel Hyland Lake of the Woods Rainy River

Injured Man Thrown From Bale Wagon In Iowa Incident

In Le Mara Iowa on November 20 Irving Smith was unloading baled hay when a runaway team pitched him from a high bale tier to the ground causing serious injuries at the Herron feed store. Nearby Worth Dakota Town scorched. In Fargo North Dakota Buffalo a fire destroyed ten buildings including the post office Buffalo Express and State Bank with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars.

le Mara Iowa Irving Smith Herron Worth Dakota Fargo N. B Buffalo Here Buffalo Express State Bank

Mistaken for a Deer Fatality Reported in Minnesota

In Mahtown Moose Lake resident Lawrence Virick, eighteen, was shot eight miles east of Barnum and mistaken for a deer by hunting parties. In Winans Minnesota Mrs Harry Vail, a laundress at the Grafton boarding house, was fatally burned while filling a tank with a lighted stove nearby. In Baraton, while feeding a corn husker, William Leitz’s bond was drawn into the machine, tearing his arm from the shoulder. recovery uncertain.

Mahtown Mint Lawrence Virick Moose Lake Barnum Mihe Boy Winans Minn Harry Vail Grafton Baraton Win William Leltz

Drowning Report From Hetta Lake Near Hunter's Bay Alaska

A triple drowning is reported from Hetta lake at the head of Hunter's bay Alaska. They were captured on November 8 from a rough boat while attempting to reach a steamer home. Fujurca Hand In Explosion. Le Mare Towa November 20. Cloud Yinuser, a large feed store manager, was badly injured by a premature cannon cracker blast during Republican celebration and may lose his hand.

Pripie Seattle Wash Hetta Lake Hunter's Bay Alaskan Fujurca le Mare Towa Cloud Yinuser

Senator Davis Seeks Relief As Condition Improves At St Paul

Shnator Davis remained under care in St Paul with fluctuating vitals and limited rest. Early bulletin notes pain relief and lower temperature, later readings show pulse around 108 and 120, with brief awakening during examination by Dr. Lankaster.

Katin Paul Davis Alex J. Stone Alex Stone Ds. Lankaster Tankester

Milwaukee Capital Forms National Industrial Company

The National Industrial company, capital $3,000,000, organized in Milwaukee with local capital holding a controlling interest. Officers include E. W. Perry president and Harry W. Perry secretary. Headquarters planned in Milwaukee and Cap Graos Nic. The venture aims to develop lands in Honduras and Nicaragua for tropical product farming, with over $1,000,000 of stock subscribed by Milwaukee financiers in four days.

Milwaukee Capital Vintnge Central American Projects Milwaukee Het Enterprise E.W. Perry GF. Wirwell J. KR. Curridger Harry W. Perry Edward Brown R.H. Perry W. L. O'Neil Charles Quartes New Enterprise Honduras Nicaragua Capa Graoias Nic Wisconsin Trust Company

Bull Fight Proposed as Carnival Main Attraction

Milwaukee leaders discuss staging two Spanish bull fights during the Elks national gathering. Mayor Rose chairs the carnival committee and supporter Ja algo a backs the idea citing brutal boxing shows elsewhere. Joseph G Donielly, once a consul in Mexico, advocates the bull fights.

Wilwaukee Milwaukee the Elks Elty Rose Ja Algo Joseph G Donielly Brexico Cleveland Mexico

Not Mundor but Whisky Lost Telegrapher Quigley at Reo

Telegraph operator W Quigley of Duluth and remote rail road station at Reno died in a fire that consumed the Duluth and Iron Range station near Reo Minnesota on Sunday night. Coroner Eklund found alcohol involvement after a jug of whisky left by hunter caused a kerosene blaze. Highland escaped. initial murder suspicions faded as the inquiry noted intoxication and accident.

Quigley Reo Duluth Minn W. Quigley Reno Eklund Highland Hunter

Hotel French Blaze Claims Guest In Sturgeon Bay Fire

Fire at the Hotel French in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin on November 21 killed Mise Hocharat of Thrape Wis a hotel guest. The building was crowded and guests had to flee in night robes. Property loss estimated at 38000 dollars.

Sturgeon Bay Wis Mise Hocharat Thrape Wisi Mveke

Death at the smelter crushes Bur lington worker

Gus Flolten died at Sisters' Hospital from injuries after being crushed between two cars at the Burlington switch smelter in Deadwood on November 21. He succumbed to the incident as officials investigated the accident.

Deadwood Gus Flolten Sisters’ Hospital Burlingten

Sutton Promptly Released From Augusta Manslaughter Case

Sutton of Augusta was discharged after Judge Watta ruled the evidence insufficient in the manslaughter indictment. The incident occurred in Warren, Minnesota, on October 21 as the case proceeded.

Sutton Warren Minn Augusta Watta

Robbery at Ann Arbor Mercantile House

Hurrilry at Ann Arbor Michigan reports Mack and Co the largest mercantile house in Ann Arbor was entered and robbed around November. About $1,000 worth of goods including furs were taken. Thieves gained access by climbing onto the roof and entering through a ghuttle pole.

Ann Arbbor Ann Arbor Mich Mack & Co Mercantilie House Ghuttle

Wisconsin appoints McDonald timber inspector in district

Former Minnesota native James McDonald of Superior is named timber inspector for Wisconsin's thirteenth district by Governor Scott. The appointment, delayed due to McDonald's citizenship, was finalized after he became a full Wisconsin citizen.

Freight Train Wreck Kills Fireman in Sabula

A Milwaukee & St. Paul freight train collision at Sabula Dubuque county Iowa on November 21 killed Fireman McFarland and seriously injured Conductor Lovelace. A heavy fog led to the wreck demolishing both engines and the carriages.

Sabula Dubuque Towa Milwaukee & St. Paul Roado Sabulai McFarland Lovelave

Freight Wreck Causes Fatality Near Dragoon

Spokane Washington November 21 freight on Spokane Falls and Northern railway wrecked near Dragoon station when rails spread. Seven men in a wrecked car were stealing a ride. one man killed and two injured.

Spokane Wash Spokane Falls & Northern Railway Dragoon Station

Rivers Run Over Banks Near Phoenix in Floods

Rain continues in the north driving rivers and creeks over their banks. Salt River runs higher than in two years, and the Arizona Canal near Phoenix has broken through. Water flows flood west of the city with towns like Pima under water.

Phoenix Ariz Salt Arizona Pima

Legal dispute over multiple wills in Kelly case

In City on Nov 21 an unexpected move by the defense in the Maggie Dalyva Rose Kelly will case occurred. A second will was brought by the defendants, who fled with the clerk, seeking a court order to set a hearing time after three wills allegedly made by John Kelly within days.

John Kelly Charles City Town Fefendaria Maggie Dalyva Rose Kelly Aon

Cigarette Tax Case Nears Test in Muscatine

Judge Brennan granted a temporary injunction stopping Muscatine County from collecting a $200 state mulch tax from local cigarette dealers. Backed by the American Tobacco Company the move argues the anti cigarette law interferes with interstate commerce. A test case is pending.

Muscatine Iowa Brennan Muscatine County American ‘Tobacco Company Etc

Trial Set For Five Men In Deadwood Perjury Case

Five men jailed for six months in Deadwood on alleged perjury linked to the Herbert D. Gandy case will face trial next week. Four remain in jail under bond of 5000 dollars. Scoville Bemis is released on bond of 2500 and aided in placing machinery at the Golden Crown cyanide plant north of the city.

Deadwood Herbert D. Gandy Scoville Bemis Golden Crown Thin City

Faith dealer Held to Court

Jo W. Crane, a deacon of the Christian Catholic church, was arraigned before Judge Borer in Le Sueur Minnesota after being brought from Owatonna for violating state health laws. He pleaded not guilty and posted 200 bond to appear on the 27th. Crane had come to Mabel Hobein who died of diphtheria a week earlier to lay hands on her.

le Sueur Minn Jo W. Crane Owatonna Borer Crane Mabel Hobein

Senator McGillivray to regulate trusts in Wisconsin

Milwaukee November 21 Senator McGillivray of Black River Falls announces plans to introduce a bill in the coming legislature to regulate trusts along current laws. He cites consistency with the supreme court ruling in the rash and door trust case.

Wisconsin Milwaukee McGillivray Black River Fatla Supreme Court

Murder at Reno Office Sparks Theft Motive

Operator Quigley on the Duluth and Iron Range at RenoMinn was murdered and his office burned. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive though no clue has been found.

Sparte, Minn Quigley Reno Duluth & Iron Range

Too Strong Doae of Opiate in Morris Hotel Death

John A. Giltinan aged forty four was found dead in his bed at a Morris Minnesota hotel. Local reports say his history of drinking led to an opiate overdose in a suspected attempt to sober up. He was a native of Pennsylvania.

Morris, Minn John A. Giltinan Pennsylvania

Fire destroys Belden stock barns near Langdon Minnesota

Fire totally burned the large stock barns on the Prairie Hill farm owned by Frank P. Belden five miles west of Langdon. Hay and grains were destroyed and the total loss is high. A separate note mentions a baby weighing 200 pounds born in Baraboo Wisconsin, claimed as the only American born elephant on record with its mother captured in Africa.

Langdon Minn Frank P. Belden Here Amerson Baraboo Africa

Teachers End Soccenstal Meeting in Grinnell

In Grinnell Iowa on November 21 the County Teachers association representing Iowa Mahaska Jasper and Poweshiek counties concluded a successful session.

Grinnell Iowa Mahaska Jasper Powestook

American forces battle insurgents in Samar and Luzon

A Manila uncensored cablegram reports rising rebel activity across Samar and northern Luzon. American and Filipino forces, including Gen Grant with Maccabebe scouts, drove insurgents from a mountain stronghold near Manla, destroying rice stores and ammunition while suffering eleven private and one officer wounded. Lukban holds three prisoners.

Nobels Meaume Manila Movémerta Agatnat Tatand Sumar Hgaingt - Gen Tukbon Samar Hare Haa Twenty-fifth Manadardue Lukban United States Lukban ‘Atti Fortythird Regiment Gen. Wheaton Department of Northern Luzon Young Tinto Aglinia Privet Grant Bmanla Amer Ran

Will 2008 Be Complete Minister Conger View

Pekin November 18 via Shanghai November 20. United States Minister Conger expresses cautious optimism that powers notes to Chinese commissioners will soon reach a settlement. He notes meetings may define differences and that China faces a critical position affecting integrity and trade. German and Italian forces move north through Nankau pass unopposed.

Conger Pekin Shanghai Prince Ching L Hung Chang United States Associated Presse China Poékin Nankau Pass

Insurgents Victorious In Colombia Campaign

Kingston Jamaica November 20 The British steamer Atrato Capt Copp reports insurgents had won several important victories in the fortnight before his departure from Colon Colombia and were marching on Panama. The three masted schooner Marie Isabelle was ordered to leave Colon over gunpowder believed destined for rebels. News notes Colombia’s civil conflict, yellow fever outbreak, and widespread business standstill.

Colombia Kingston Jam Colon Copp Port Limon Bocas del Torro

Band of Nelowen Attack Bumsazon Japan? Manila Front

Inland dispatch from Manila reports a Band of Nelowen attacked Bugazon Taland of Pansy on November 30. Two hundred bolo men and fifty rifles faced American forces. Americans suffered three killed Lieut H M Koontz Sergeant Kitchen and Corporal Burns of Company F Footy Fourth Infantry. Enemy losses reported as 100 killed 21 wounded and 20 prisoners.

Bumsazon Yanay Manila Bugazon Taland Pansy H. M. iKoontz Sergt Kitchen Corporal Burns Footyfourth Infantry

Saw Mills Close Down in Winona for Season

Saw mills of Laird Norton and Co and the Emphis Wumber company in Winona have shut down for the season and the Winona Lumber company will close Tuesday evening. These three are the largest mills on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and Dubuque, and their closing affects about 700 workers who will be idle until next season, likely in April.

Winona Minn Laird, Norton & Co Emphis Wumber Company Winona Lumber Semperny Minneapolis Dubuque

Noted Knight Templar Credits Peruna Cure for Catarrh

Colonel T. P. Moody a Chicago orientalist and Mason shares a testimonial praising Peruna for curing chronic catarrh and stomach trouble. He and his wife report lasting relief after long medical trials, while the essay notes Dr. Hartman's remedy as a widely tested cure for catarrh and related diseases.

Peruna Southwest T. B. Moody Hartman

Marriage Plans Stir Union Debate in Somerville

Onteneiae Mim reports that First Workman-Hodder plans to wed a working girl not in the union, while Second Workman-Well dismisses concern. The exchange underscores tensions over union membership and marriage in Somerville, with remarks from Somerville Toutsey.

Onteneiae Mim Hodder

Glycerine caution and humor from old notices

A fragment collects notes on glycerine safety for skin care warning of pain from pure glycerine, plus comic snippets about a ring, a cold remedy, and a deer joking line from Chicago era columns. The OCR shows varied ad and humor bits with no clear single event.

Marriage Pape and the Toledan Quip in Pick-Me-Up

A fragmentary row from a Toled o publication s memory prompts oddly phrased chatter about marriage papers and notable female names. The note blends quips on weather and gender with whimsical lines about kitchens and company, reflecting a satirical tone.

Ho for Oklahoma Bow Acree lands opened to settlement

Oddities aside, the notice advertises a one year subscription for The Kiowa Chief devoted to lands information. It lists a 41.00 price for a single copy and mentions a babycribera frontliuatrated bok, roklanoma, with a postal address 904.

Oklahoma Kiowa Ciuef Morgan's Ee Eany

The Fickle Thermometer Tale From The Times

A sharp exchange unfolds as an elderly woman returns a thermometer she bought. The clerk questions accuracy while she insists the device is unreliable, flipping between readings. The dialogue captures a small dispute over a consumer item.

Obituary for Tiditor-Callowman In Chicago News

In a brief obituary style, the Chicago News notes the death of Tiditor-Callowman the cigarette flond, mentioning the publisher and editor’s quip about subscriptions. The item preserves the tone of a local gossip column with concise, humorous nods to publishing life.

Callowman Chicago News

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad In 19th Century Listing

Frank J. Chenhy nominally endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming cure for all cases of catarrh. The text describes the medicine as taken internally and claims it acts on the blood and mucous membranes. A notary public attests the document with signatures and a promise of testimonials. The ad references BeyEy & Co. in Toledo and Hall's Family Health Brand.

Guia Ore ToLuno Frank A Ghaney Gheney Toledo State Pani Firma Neil Pe Hall Frank J. Chenhy

Intereating Ut tle chat with Judy overheard at Swannaton

In a light exchange, Vane hopes Judy Swannaton said nothing of him the other night while Cecil Bwarve confirms a quiet talk. The banter suggests a social chat with hints of gossip and intrigue surrounding the characters.

Vane Glory Swannaton Cecil Bwarve Judy

Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Offers Free Sample

An advertisement in Le Roy New York offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder from Olmsted. The copy claims it cures sweating damp swollen and aching feet helps with new or tight shoes and treats corns and bunions. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.

Allen Olmsted le Roy N. Y Alioe

Worth Remembering by the Ladder of Reading

A wry exchange from the Chicago Evening Post features a haughty noble and a homespun skeptic. The dignitary claims insight from on high, while the latter counters that true impact comes from those who topple the ladder.

Tru Chicago Evening Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shnator Davis NEW Enterprises Two Rivers Holmes Manitowoc Nov. St Invermoron oMmece Ond Perma T. P. Moody T's Masons Colonel Moody Oriental Consistory Degraa. Jy Michigan Columbus Ohio James Mrs. Northsida Mr. Northside Evening Post al Gruggiata Grove Gunness Toledo, Ohio Mer Vault Bridget Sara Clark Cts
Search Courier

Search the Elgin Echo Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elgin Echo?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication