26 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
The column mixes wild facts and trivia from old times. It notes Weycle exports, an electric boat for sewer inspection, a French silk eggs discovery, seagweed waves dampening, fox straw fuel for a West light plant, and Li Huming Changs wife Mare Li Li Li Li. It also mentions a London Paris trip, sultanate anecdotes, and novelist Angus Abbott.
Pneumatic tubes are used for stacking straw. The system is built in sections and controlled by metal straps pivots and arms. Straw is drawn into the tube and moved through it rapidly. A turntable and swinging mechanism crane and evenly distribute the straw onto the stack.
A forty foot bronze statue of President Kruger will soon be erected in Pretoria. It will portray the Boer statesman in his Sunday garb with tall hat, mounted on a granite pedestal and column. At each corner stands a figure of a Transvaal burgher in a defensive pose.
The text claims Clive forged Admiral Watson's name on a treaty between Meer Jaffier and the East India Company to deceive Oralhund the Tin doo banker acting as intermediary between Burajah Dowkh Nabob of Bengal and the company. The forged document allegedly led to the Battle of Plassey and the foundation of the British empire in Tudia.
The article reports rural free delivery experiments to begin in a Virginia town and surrounding Louisa County area. It notes negotiations with United States and Germany on tariff revision to grant most favored nation treatment. Also mentions many desertions from ships at Brooklyn navy yard and a denial of recall for Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome.
Affected by varied historical notes, Charles Francis Adams gave the Adams chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution the Quincy house where John Adams was born. Others include Col. William D. B. Potter's death in New Jersey after illness. Stanton’s 1865 May 1 surrendering colors to Lee. William Osborne, a prominent railroad contractor and bank founder, dying in Waterville at eighty seven. D. B. Thompson arriving in San Francisco from Japan aboard City of Rio Janeiro. Dr. A. H. Landis of Logansport at seventy five. Mrs. Emulin Forbes dying in Cincinnati at ninety six, once the oldest resident of Anderson. and Robert Pecongea of the Miami tribe dying near Lafontaine, grandson of Me-Shins-Go-Mesia and brother of ex-chief William Pecongea.
A Perry county boiler explosion killed Roderick Baker and Jack Francis. Warran B. Mason died in Chicago from a folding bed accident. The Boston Bridge company plant in Cambridgeport burned, losses near 100000. The Avonmore reported fire in forehold cargo near Point Lynas. County Treasurer Burrys and Governor's day officials died from injuries at Burlington. James Abbott’s house was set ablaze in Hamlin, Virginia, where Corn, twenty, perished after an acquittal in a dynamite case.
Clara Johnson of Toronto Junction went to Quincy in response to a matrimonial ad and wed Harry P Warwick who took her money and shipped out Nelson Ricks the colored coachman of D J Bennett WanKegan Ill was attacked with hydrophobia He was taken to Chicago Pasteur Institute Rev W Johnson bishop of Independence M I church Fort Scott Kan was convicted of perjury In seeking a pension increase he endorsed papers with Dr Wyatt Mogan Daniil J Greenwald a reform church preacher was found hanging in his Bonner Springs Kan barn We became despondent over business H P Jenney an attorney neglected his wife for Miss Louisa Roy whitecaps visited Capac Mich and treated her in a shameful manner
George E Morrison, Rennsalnar county treasurer in default, faces trial for larceny of 260000. M K Holly, Woodmen official, vanishes from Atchison leaving a river note then located alive in Kansas City. Deputy Sheriff Galloway killed by fellow officers at Lordsburg. Baltimore convict Andrew Jackson shot by deputy warden Wollering in a Baltimore penitentiary shoeshop incident, with Warden Winter suspending and arresting him as 116 prisoners witness the event.
The British steamer Strath Clyde ashore in the river near Calcutta is reported. The Nicaraguan president issues a duty free decree from October to April. The South Australian Assembly advances a migration bill restricting colored races. Prince Albert of Belgium’s Flemish speech pleases officials in Ghent. Bremen Cotton Exchange funds a $7,500 commission to study Eastern Asia markets. Traveling American bicyclists protest Germany’s strict road laws. United States minister Terrell relocates missionary children for safety in Australia. Berlin notes Krupp ordnance orders widen German warship armament. Sidney Odanne seeks 37.65 million francs damages in a Paris action against the German embassy.
The thirtieth annual session of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry began in Washington DC. Patsy Purtell of Kansas City knocked out James Ferns of Weir City in three rounds in Galena Kansas. Manscheimer Daube in Ardmore Indian Territory filed a deed of assignment with liabilities over 100000. A large brick plant to be built near San Francisco aims to boost manufacturing. Denver and Colorado residents plan to welcome William Jennings Bryan on November 24, a West unprecedented show follows Senator W. M. Meller’s St. Louis convention return. The body of Justis Seward, longtime Dubuque County resident, was found. he was related to William Seward. Nebraska farmers complain of heavy snow hindering corn husking and wheat threshing. snow also affects South Dakota, Northern Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. Boston police introduce a rule banning leaning on buildings, walls, or posts. walkers must stand six feet from upright structures, with no guidance for handling emergencies.
Havana reports no news on Capt. Gen. Weyler and his army in pursuit of Antonio Maceo’s insurgents in Pinar del Rio and near Candelaria. Rumors say Maceo moved south toward Cunene mountains while Spanish forces may be flanking. Cebu towns Cascorro and Guamiara allegedly captured with 10,000 insurgents advancing on Puerto Principe. Officials deny specifics. anxiety at headquarters remains high.
A well dressed man about thirty five years old visited Governor Clough in the Minnesota state capitol claiming he has been elected governor and demands immediate possession. He, who gave the name Johnson of Minneapolis, waited two days for an audience and warned he will return, amid talk of possible arrest.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Prince Hoherlohe announcing military department plans to limit dueling. A commission of officers will draft regulations to curb duels after the Brusewitz incident. The proposal would require courts of honor to avoid endorsing duels and seeks changes to the civil code with parliamentary aid.
W. T. Little of Kansas City has been convicted of violating the Kansas eight hour law, with court records indicating a formal finding of guilt and pending sentencing procedures.
In Washington on November 19 King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway donated a granite monument at the site of the July death of Daniel Youmans and his wife from New York City. Photographs accompany the state department report detailing the monument's erection and the couple's fatal accident on a slope near Bergen.
Kent Kag, convicted of murdering his wife in Mandan, North Dakota, has had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Altfin. Judge McConnell had urged clemency after multiple trials and appeals, with Attorney Hildreth lauding the fight to save him. Kag remained calm when informed, praising officials who supported his case.
Seattle, Nov 18. The meanest land swindle in Washington has been uncovered. Fifteen families from Bremond, Texas, came to Seattle to homestead, lured by M. Makowski of the Washington Farming Land Company. They sold Texas possessions for less than half value to pay car fare and Makowski, who disappeared with their funds. The Poles, targeted readers of a Polish ad in a Texas paper, were promised land localization for 410, with payment upfront. Authorities are investigating, including money orders from Texas and Illinois.
Town of Mercer, fifty miles south of Erie, reportedly burning down with help from surrounding towns. Loss estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
In Cheval Kansas on November 19 a German named Beekman is escorted to Oswego jail after a mob from the Bender settlement north of here threatened lynching him for the murder of his eighteen year old daughter. The crime is described as cold blooded and unnatural. Beekman faced multiple charges during the 1878 Bender murders but was never convicted.
The jury finds George Kelly guilty of murder in the Wyoming restaurant killings tied to robbery. Judge Croesby sentences Kelly to hang by the neck until dead after a two hour trial with Attorney General Childy outlining a strong case and Kelly's defense arguing second degree murder. Johnson confessed naming Kelly as the shooter. Wilson was killed resisting arrest.
Detectives have watched the Bermuda for days as it moves toward a Cuba voyage. A U S marshal prevents its departure on an 18 dollar claim, with libel to be released but court action delaying travel into daylight. Crew say provisions are for Halifax and Mediterranean ports. rumors say cases may contain dangerous cargo.
Chicago reports show wheat prices for November through July futures, with November at 74 3 4, December 77 1 2, January 70 1 2, May 80 8 8 to 80 1 2, and July 97 1 2. Corn and oats figures, Park and rye cash quotes, and lard, ribs, and pork prices listed. Minneapolis and Milwaukee notes quote wheat futures and track prices alongside hog and cattle trading locally. Livestock trade weak for hogs and steady to strong for cattle. on the ground, hogs around 3.15 to 3.40 high, cattle demand firm with various weights sold at mixed prices.
Wanted to Die Washington November 21 Charles B Luck assistant superintendent Metropolitan Life Insurance Company made an ineffectual attempt to take his own life today by drinking one quality of Tandanum Luck lapsed about a month ago from New Orleans Louisiana
Cloak manufacturer Plant Cloak Company of New York signed today a reorganization plan listing assets at about 850 thousand dollars and liabilities near the same total. Official details indicate the filing involves the factory and operations in the cloak trade.
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