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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

6

Patria Fire Near Dover Triggers Bold Rescue At Sea

The Hamburg bound Patria left New York November 4 and caught fire near North Hinder light ship. The Russian steamer Ceres saved 150 passengers including many children and six infants, bringing them to Dover where US consul Prescott arranged a tug to land them. Captain Frohlich and crew remained aboard as rescue continued.

Lenton Patria New York Hamburg Fite Dover Ceres T Francis W. Prescott United States Europe Pasaseigers Herocs French Yarmouth Frohitch

Contested Iowa election pits naturalization claims against Barrett

In Woodbury County Democrats contend James Barrett is not nat uralized and seek to block his seat. They question age and certificates issued to a Barrett relative while Barrett backs Cummins. A temporary injunction halts issuing certificates for the Ida Monona district until court rules. Nathan Lindsay, Democrat, claims Monona is constitutionally entitled to a seat. Scott, Republican, also elected, says Monona is Ida. If Mononge is a separate district Lindsay would be seated. Scott supports Cummins.

Legioln Sioux City Iowa Woodbery County James Barrett Barrett Sentor Ida-Mononu Nathan Lindsay Monona Lindsay W. A Scott Myea Ida Cummins

Indians Return to the Reservation after Northwest Colorado raid

Gov. Phog yesterday announced receipt of a telegram from EB A Hitchcock secretary of the Interior. The Utinah agent reports all Indians have returned to the reservation from Northwest Colorado where they have been killing game in violation of state laws.

Dovrer Cola Phomag EB. A. Hitchcock Secretary of the Interior Utinah Northwest Colorada

To Test the Law In Kansas City Case

William B Thayer of the Hinery Bird Dyayer Dry Goods company was fined 100 dollars for violating the department tore law and appealed to the state supreme court, after a test of constitutionality in the criminal court on November 17.

Kansas City Willian B. Thayer Hinery-Bird“Dyayer Dry Goods Company State Supreme Court

Central Red Cross Society Receives Equipment Gift

Paris reports the Central Red Cross Society received from the Trench Red Cross Society a complete medical equipment and instruments sufficient for two field hospitals, presented through its president on November 17.

Teed Cross Paris Central Redross Society Trench Red Cross Society

Peru Earthquake Shocks Lima at Night

Peru shaken as a strong earthquake rattles Liman at 12 30 yesterday morning. The shock caused great rumbling and left residents alarmed and anxious about aftershocks and potential damage. Local reports confirm no celestial phenomena accompanied the quake.

Peru Liman

Hinds of Trouble Over the Count in Townsville

In Townsville Kentucky November 17 The slow tallying of election returns in Louataville drags toward next Tuesday or Wednesday. Democrats contest several precincts noting intimidation by soldiers. At precinct nineteen of the Ninth Ward officers could not sign complete tallies amid claims soldiers frightened voters. Republicans deny the claim and argue delays stem from other reasons.

AMD Townsville Loutaville Wadge Worges Kinead

Steamer Conestoga Sinks After Harbor Collision

The steamer Conestoga of the Anchor line sank at the harbor mouth after a race for ice from Buffalo to Chicago. A great hole in the bow caused rapid flooding but the crew was saved. Logs on cargo estimated around $100000.

Chicago Conestoga Buffalo Lake Michigan Tost

Insurance suit seeks 825000 from Freeman fur store fires

Joseph Mish, an insurance adjuster, and associates claim damages nearing 1 million against fifteen insurers. Freeman Far Co figures include lis Clark Henry Sent and Saurel Freeman, recently acquitted of conspiracy to commit arson. The suit targets insurers who held policies on Freeman's store destroyed by fire about a year ago.

Henry Solis Chicago Joseph Mish Lis Clark Henry Sent Saurel Freeman Freeman Far Company Mish Freeman's Fur Cme

Sensational disclosures loom in Chicago bucketshop probe

The Chicago Board of Trade investigation tightens as buckshop activities surface among firms. McLain Brog has withdrawn from trading and another prominent firm is said to follow. The next grand jury will likely broaden its probe, and the board of trade investigation committee resumes examining methods used by those charged.

Chicano Board of Trade Chicago Board of Trade McLain‘Brog

Dewey Home Rumor Ties Parsonage to St Matthew's

Washington November 17 rumors swirl over Admiral Dewey transferring the Dewey home title to his wife and a plan to grant it as a parsonage for St Matthew's Church. Supposed moves include the family relocating to the former Secretary Alger residence on K Street, though the property is listed as Mrs Dewey's.

Dewey St. Matthew's Church Washington Admiral Dewey Deweys K Street Alger Mra. Dowey

Insane Woman Kills Son Then Commits Suicide at Sheridan

Mrs Goo Harding of Sheridan Wyoming murdered her four year old son with a razor and then slashed her own throat in a state of temporary insanity. Neighbors described her as the wife of a blacksmith and notes indicate hereditary mental illness.

Sheridan Wyo

Elders George Dudley and Mrs Unret Croaby Wed in Ireland

George Dudley aged seventy two and Mrs Unret Croaby aged forty seven were married at Illandran and on returning to Egan were greeted by a warm serenade that town historians recall as its most heartfelt.

Enn George Dudley Unrret Croaby Illandran Egan

Freight Train Wreck Near Savannah Crossing

Clinton Iowa November 17 a Burlington flyer from St Paul to Chicago collided with a Milwaukee freight at Savannah crossing. The impact cut the Burlington train in two and wrecked several cars with no injuries reported.

Clinton Iowa Boelington Flyer St. Paul Chicago Milwaukee Savannah Crossing

Knights of Labor Delegates Take Harbor Excursion

Delegates to the Knights of Labor general assembly in Boston enjoyed an excursion down the harbor hosted by the municipal government. No morning session was held.

Knights of Labor Boston General Assembly The Munielmal

North Dakota Coke From Squite Hopes Rise

In Fargo on November 6 Western North Dakota eyes hopeful experiments in making coke from squite. If successful it promises greater wealth than gold mines and could impact the Missouri River region and beyond. Investors show security options on ignite coal deposits as prospects grow.

North Dakota Fargo N. D Godling Missouri Nape Mouse River

Largest Wisconsin illegal fishing haul seized at Lake Winnebago

In Take Winnebago by Special Wardens N I Carpenter and B Lucas of Fond du Lac and County Warden J E White of Appleton authorities captured forty thousand feet of deep winter gill nets and eight miles of set lines. Two alleged illegal fishermen Charles and August Long were arrested after a firearm display as 1075 pounds of fish were found and sold under law at Oshkosh.

Lake Nelngor Land du Lac Wis Wisconsin Winnebago Carpenter B. Lucas Fond du Lac J. E. White Appleton Charles August Long Oshkosh

Diver Edges Toward Fatal Water Accident in La Crosse

Bob Campbell, a professional diver, was injured while working in the La Crosse river near the city water main. He remained submerged for some time before coworkers surfaced him. He was unconscious on extraction with a tangled bell rope and water in the headpiece, and cramps noted.

la Crosse Wis Bob Campbell la Crosse River Campbell

White Pine Lumber Makers Set Uniform Price Increase

White pine lumber manufacturers in La Crosse Wis announce a uniform price mark up effective immediately. The advance is 50 cents per thousand on some dimensions and $1 per thousand on some uppers. Notices indicate all grades not yet advanced will soon rise by $1 per thousand across the board.

la Crosse Wis

Parmer Farm Fire Engulfs Buildings and Stock

Washington Iowa November 16 A fire destroyed two barns five outbuildings twenty tons of hay twenty five hundred bushels of grain four horses and most farm machinery including breechers and two engines valued under four thousand dollars with no insurance. Red Wing Minnesota November 13 a large fireball not a meteor crossed Goodhue county and fell in a field near Wastedo making two holes in the ground seen heard far away farmers digging for it.

Parmer Washington Iowa William Philips Familly Big Alty Red Wing Minn Goodhue County Wastedo

Fight on Busby Farm Kills Springer Wounds Busby

Kokomo Indiana November 15 In a fight between Orrin Springer Fred Smith and William Busby yesterday Springer was instantly killed and Busby wounded in the shoulder Springer and Smith were hunting and had been ordered off Busbys farm.

Kokomo Ind Orrin Springer Fred Smith William Busby Springer Busby Smith

Investigation on students raid report delayed faculty meeting

Madison Wisconsin November 15 The investigation by the faculty disciplining committee into the students raid on the ladies ball foundry continues with the faculty meeting postponed until tomorrow. It is expected the committee will report then.

Madison Wis

Train wreck injures passengers near Rich Valley

Dubuque Iowa reports a Chicago Great Western wreck at Rich Valley near St. Paul damaged the engine mail and baggage car with several passengers slightly hurt. An observer from Japan, Tauno, a mining expert, visited the Black Hills to study ore treatment methods.

Dubuque Iowa Chicago Great Western Rich Valley St. Paul Japan Deadwood Tauno Black Hills

Old Soldier and Old Actiler in Minnehaha County Dead

Dated Nov 15 in Wyoming Hayward a prominent farmer and old settler of Mapelton township in Minnehaha county died at his home he was an old soldier and part of Sioux Walls era activities the obituary notes his long life and status in local history.

Sioux Walls R. Wy. Hayward Minnehaha Mapleton Township

Milwaukee brewing firm buys Central City brewery

Brick Hills Projects Lead and C says a Milwaukee brewing company has purchased the old Central City brewery and plans a $20,000 plant to be erected immediately.

Brick Hills Projects Lead, & C Milwaukee Brewing Company Central City

Robbery Suspect Sought After Boarding House Theft

In Red Lake Falls Minnesota on November 15 Spencer Sylvester a cattle buyer was robbed of $250 at a boarding house. His roommate who has disappeared is suspected in the theft.

Red Lake Falls Minn Spencer Sylvester

Thunder and Rain Sweeps Northwest Region

A severe thunderstorm and rain hit the Northwest on November 16 with no snow yet reported in the area. The weather episode brought vivid lightning and heavy precipitation across the segment described, affecting local conditions.

Sioux Talls Northwest

Fire destroys four barns near Mountain Lake

Warna Borach of Mountain Lake reports a blaze two miles north that destroyed four barns partly fed with hay and grain. Jas. McCreassier, also near town, suffered losses estimated at $7,000 with insurance unclear as to coverage and the fire origin remains a mystery.

Warna Borach Mountain Lake Mlnn Navy Jas. McCreassier

New Lumber Company Incorporation in Winans Minnesota

Hayes Lucas Lumber Company is incorporated in Winans Minnesota with a capitalization of $200,000. The new firm is led by William Hayes, John W. Lucas, and Fred S. Bell, forming the key founders and managers for the venture announced on November 15.

New Lumber Company Winans Minn Hayes. Lucas

South Dakota Vote Totals From Early County Returns

Unofficial returns from 40 of 63 counties show Carson leading by 5,670, Haney by 6,580, and Tuller by 4,074. Seven counties pending are Republican, with final outcomes expected to place Tuller and Carson near 6,000 each, White Puller about 1,000 behind. Bennett’s stronger showing accounts for about 500 votes more than rivals.

Pierre Carson Haney Tuller Jess Han Bennett

Embezzler Henry Ni Idyers Convicted in Minnesota Court

The November term of court ended with Henry Ni Idyers of Avoyen Murray County convicted of embezzling 840 dollars from the Peavy Istexator company in Worthington Minnesota. He was sentenced in the county after a change of venue from Avoca. He had earlier been tried for forging a ticket and was cleared.

Peavy Elevator, Company Worthington Minn Henry Ni Idyers Ayoen Murray County

Poisoning and Patent Medicines in 19th Century Adverts

Fragmentary OCR cites tea poisoning and health cures. Mentions Hostetters Stomach Bitters guiding digestion, with figures referencing bowel regulation and dyspepsia. Names appear garbled, but the passage centers on patent medicines and health claims.

Jones

Making Allowances in Beethoven Jibe

A Washington Star fragment shows a bantering exchange where a young man asks about Beethoven’s must and curls, and a young woman replies that ragtime hadn’t yet been invented, framing a playful period dialogue about music and style.

Beethoven Washington Star

Clements Larceny Case Moves for Change of Venue

The case against seven By Clements of La Crosse charged with second degree larceny for alleged banking fraud was postponed after the attorney requested a venue change due to local bitterness. The trial is set for Houston county next February in Caledon. Judgments totaling about $80,000 have already been secured.

Clements

Sawmill Engine Explosion Wrecks Plant. One Hurt

At Wallaat One man was slightly injured when the Mortenson Lumber Co sawmill engine exploded wrecking the mill and engine house. The fire caused about 3000 dollars in damage and the mill will be closed for about fifteen days while repairs are made. The injured engineer is Herman Irenzel.

Wallaat Wausrv Wis Mortenson Limher Company Herman Irenzel Iil

Drowned Pastor of Iron River Reported Missing

Iron River Wisconsin November 16 Yesterday a report reached town that Titey L. A. Brink pastor of the Congregational church had been drowned in Superior. He left for West Superior the prior morning and was due back that evening. Mrs Brink received a telegram stating he had drowned but no trace or coroner confirmation exists.

Castor Iron River Wis Titey L. A. Brink Congregational Church West Superior

Frank Ohestik Located in San Francisco After Disappearance

Frank Ohestik of this city who vanished last July from his employers and relatives has been found in San Francisco. A letter from Charles Miller of Company B Forty-fifth volunteers indicates Ohestik has worked in San Francisco since last August and enlisted three weeks ago in the Sixth heavy artillery.

Frank Chostik Witona Mill Frank Ohestik St. Paul San Francisco Charles Miller Forty-fifth Sixth Heavy Artillery

Threshing Delay Shrinks Minnesota Harvest Progress

Wloona Minnesota November 1. C A Ptelt er touring for the Minnesota Elevator company reports less than half threshing done in Western Minnesota and Northern towns. Heavy grain deliveries from farmers are about to start as labor shortages force farmers to prioritize plowing first.

Wloona Minn C. A. Ptelter Minnesota Ele Vator Company Minnesota

Woman sues saloon men for damages over husband liquor

Mrs Norden of Clark has filed suits against T. S. Berner and Kjos & Bjornethen seeking totals of 6000 and 8000 dollars. She alleges they sold liquor to her husband causing damages to her by the sale.

Sioux Walls Mra Norden Clark T. S. Berner Kjos & Bjornethen

Winnebago Indians Begin Annual $26,000 Disbursement

Payments to Winnebagos at Black River Falls Wisconsin start under Special Agent Axel Jacobson. About half the funds, roughly $1,900 per person, will be distributed locally. The remaining sum will be paid at three other points.

Winnebakoca Black River Falls Wis Axel Jacobson Poluta

Reverend Sylvester Nokes Accepts Advent Christian Call

Rev. Sylvester Nokes has accepted a call to lead the Advent Christian church in Bamboo Wisconsin to succeed Rev. O. Af. Owen who became pastor of a Minneapolis church last week He comes from Watertown Wisconsin.

Bamboo Wis Sylvester Nokes Advent Christian Church O. Af. Owen Minneapolis Watertown

Water storage domes rise in Missouri river canyons

Sioux Falls D I November 16 ranchers west of the Missouri river are using the dry season to build domes in canyons for storing large quantities of water next spring.

Sioux Falls Missouri River

Governor Murphy Reports No uprising in territory

Gov Murphy returns from northern territory where he investigated tension between sheriff posse and a small band of Apache Indians, declaring there is no danger of an uprising.

Phoenix Atlz Gov. Murphy Aheriff'g

Andrews Convicted in Second Degree Assault Case

In Fare, N D Novi on the sixteenth, after a thirty hour deliberation the jury found Andrews guilty of assault in the second degree on Mattie Loughery. The penalty fixed is five years at hard labor.

Andrews Fare N. D Novi Mattie Loughery Nce Hard Rc

Wisconasin Pioneer Dies

Osceola Wis Nov 1 A W Sylvester a prominent farmer of Deronda died after a short illness He was one of the oldest residents in Polk county and seventy five years of age

Osceola Wis A. W. Sylvester Deronda Polk County

Farm residence destroyed by fire in Stewartville

Farm residence of M. E. Lobbs in Stewartville Minnesota burned on November 10. Occupied by August Rabela and his family. Mrs. Rabelo suffered severe burns while the family lost all clothing. Estimated loss about 4,000 dollars with 1,088 dollars reportedly involved.

Stewartville Minn M. E. ‘Lobbs August Rabela

Died in Jail Man Edward Hane Dies in County Jail

Edward Hane, aged forty two, died of apoplexy in the county jail while awaiting sentence for a misdemeanor. Unmarried, his death occurred November 16 with no clumate of the county jail noted. The report records the deceased as Redfield, M. D. as location or source.

Redfield M. D Edward Hane

Fire and water ruin Baldwin hardware store loss

The early morning blaze at Lettergeen and Pittman’s hardware store in Baldwin Wisconsin caused heavy damage from water and smoke. Officials estimate the loss at about 4000 dollars with damage appearing to originate from a chimney during the night.

Baldwin Wis Lettergeen & Pittman

Wolfer to Resign as Warden in New York Move

The Prison Board of Stillwater convenes a special meeting after Warden Wolfer returns from New York. Edwin Dune of Iyota is present as authorities prepare to act on Wolfer's resignation to become supervisor of prisons in New York with a $3,000 salary. Wolfer appeared happy at the development.

Hantity Stillwater Minn Wolfer New York Pyrpon Watagers Edwin Dune Iyota

Widow wins five thousand damages from railroad

Julia Hooper was awarded $5,000 against the Great Northern railroad after her husband, a railroad employee, was killed by a train while braking at Eagle Bend about a year earlier. The verdict was rendered in Glencoe Minnesota on November 17.

Great Northern Glencoe Minn Julia Hooper Great Northern Railroad Eagle Bend

Successful Year for Sawmills in Winona Minnesota

The closing week of the sawmilling season in Winona reports a successful year. Water supply for log towing was good, lumber prices were higher than in some years, and there were no fires or accidents at the mills.

Winona Minn Winong Mills Mls

Two Fathers Arrested in Parlbwort Case

Parlbowt police arrested John Meck Cormick on the charge of unlawful relations with his crippled daughter. A warrant was issued for I. N. Horton on similar charges with his three daughters. Horton is a farmer living in Kenneyville.

Parlbowt Minn John Meck Cormick I. N. Horton Horton Kenneyville

Minnesota Historical Society Jubilee marks 50 years

The Minnesota State Historical Society celebrated its fiftieth anniversary last night in St Paul. Pioneer settlers attended as ex-Governor Ramacy Judge Flandrau Gen Te Due Bishop Whipple and Senators Davis and Nelson delivered addresses.

Adams Says Halloween Inquiry Report Not Ready

Madison Wis Nov 17 President Adams of the university said no report from the committee investigating students Halloween activities would be issued today. He could not confirm a report by week’s end but indicated a report likely within a few days.

Madison W S Adams Wnilverelty

Fined and Property Confiscated at Lake Lacs incident

Princeton Minnesota November 17 Ole Peterson of Inuit county was arrested at Mile Lacs lake for violating Vic gime law and fined 25 dollars and coats, amounting to MO. Between sixty and seventy barrels of fish and his nets were confiscated.

Princeton Minn Ole Peterson Inuit County Mile Lacs Lake

Fire Damages Almelander Riinelander Clothing Stock

A textile store and tailor shop in Almelander Riinelander Wisconsin suffered fire damage on November 17. C Frederickson’s clothing stock was ruined, valued at about 8000 dollars, with insurance covering losses. Krueger and Dickey tailor shop, located in the rear, also sustained damage.

Almelander Riinelander Wis C. Frederickson

Lumber Mill Fire Destroys Belcher Finishing Plant

Lumber mill of the Charles Belcher Finisher Company at Red Wlog Minnesota burned to the ground. All workmen escaped unharmed. Fire origin unknown. Loss about 15000 dollars, insured.

Red Wlog Minn Charles Belcher Finibher Company

Lead resident dies in fall from embankment

Hugh Me Fride, aged one of Lead's oldest residents, fell from an embankment early today and died instantly, leaving a widow and thirty children.

Hugh MeFride Lead

Senator Hart Injured After Fall From Ladder

Senator Vance Hart of Tiuron and D. fell from a ladder while putting up storm sash yesterday, breaking his right arm, fracturing two or three ribs, and sustaining numerous cuts and bruises. He was treated at UW Medical Center and is reported in stable condition.

Vance Hart Tiuron Vance

The Best is Cheapest Motto Prompts Cures Claim

An advertisement proclaims that good clothes and food are most serviceable. It extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best and cheapest medicine because it claims to cure. The message contrasts with other remedies that allegedly fail to cure.

Hood

Personally Conducted Pullman Tour to Southern California

A weekly personally conducted Pullman tour departs St Paul at 8 10 a m each Monday starting October 23 to Los Angeles via Chicago Great Western Kansas City and Santa Fe Route. Travel avoids winter blocks with four berth sleeper cars and comfort rivaling standard sleepers at a low rate. For information contact J Po Elmer in St Paul or I H Lord in Chicago.

Toara California Chicago Great Western Kansas City Santa Fe Toa Angeles St. Paul Angeles Los Angles J. Po Elmer

Honeymoon Terrace Chicago Flats Forbids Children

The Chicago West Side building Honeymoon Terrace hosts young couples after marriage while denying leases to families with children. Friction with agents and residents frames the seven story quadrangular block as a “Honeymoon Terrace” housing pattern. The Chicago Record notes the policy creates a childless, newlyweds-reserved residence, with market workers grinning at the back stairs amid the arrange me nt of flowers and bright sun.

Chicago Honeymoon Terrace Honeymoon ‘Terrace Cole l

John Smyth Co. Seals Low Price for Sewing Machines

Advertisement notes sewing machines priced at 514.85 from the John Smyth Co. Promises attractive terms and catalogs of goods for home use including food and other items. Company touted as reliable with new country-house reputation and aggressive ad terms.

John Smyth Co

Boy’s urgent plea rattles merchant in Costly Town

A cheeky boy barges into a merchant’s office asking to see a man, pressuring for a price. The merchant insists the person is busy, while the boy claims the man has just left Cheapstle. The scene ends with the boy’s impudence and the merchant’s firm stance.

October Mood Echoes Across Distant Seasons

A fragmentary dialogue from the Washington Blar captures a poetic young woman remarking on October’s sadness while a young man responds about a pocket full of sharpened pencils and a wary mood. The exchange hints at themes of timing, politics, and looming decisions in a clipped, era voice.

Washington

Hut Under the welt News Snippet

A fragment from Ohlepgo Tribune recalls a park exchange where a remark about a neck and a walk sparks estrangement between two people, Ethel and Young Chubbleigh, with humor implied in the dialogue.

Chubbleigh Ethel Ohlepgo Tribune

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