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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

6

Insurgent Movements Reach Montalban and San Mateo

Reporting from the Philippines, rebels concentrate north of Manila at Montalban and Bin Mateo, aiming to resist. Currrent lines show about 200 rebels at San Mateo with outposts toward Marquina valley as Col Carpenter and Gen Hughes push north to a position west of Santa Barbara. Reinforcements for Otis in Washington total 3000, with major force destined for Cavite to clear insurgents south of Manila.

Gardoning Taro Capaz Dara Col. Carpentery Santi Barbara Pavia Jaro Jauro Santa Barbara Hughes Tilipinos Tarlac Aguinaldo Bayambang Dayamban Noy Mangalarven Pangagili Otis Washington War Department Por Hon Cavite Maila Manila

Explosion Destroys Buffalo Elevator Mill and Loft

A dust explosion destroyed the Husted Milling and Elevating company elevator in Buffalo on November 24, wrecking 160000 bushels of grain, mainly corn and oats. Thirty workers escaped via exterior chute as two men suffered severe burns. Building and contents valued at about 180000 with full insurance.

Bufalo Husted Milling and Elevating Company

Bones of Celestials Return Home From China

A late 19th century brief reports that bones of 165 Celestials who died in Chicago will be shipped at imperial order to be reburied in China. Sam May and another local Chinese leader arranged the removal with expenses totaling about 82,000 dollars. Craven-Full Content, San Francisco, November 24. Mention of other notices includes estate proceedings for J. S. Fair with court appearance March 4 and Gen Miles arriving in New Orleans en route to Atlanta and Washington. Three houses demolished in Booneville tornado report from Little Rock via Mt. Louis dispatch.

Chiengzo Alxty Chicago Sam May Chines Craven Superior Ridge Trout Nettle Ry Graven Mt. Louis Booneville Ark Little Reel

Grain Price Report From Markets Across Cities

North American grain and livestock prices show varied results with Wheat and Corn quotes across St Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago and Milwaukee. Prices for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern wheat range around 60 to 70 cents withDecember and May futures noted. Hog and cattle markets mixed with hogs around 3.80 to 4.05 and cattle values up to 6.00 in some markets while lambs and sheep trading near 4.00 to 5.20 respectively.

Dibve St. Faw Duluth Northern Minneapolis Milwaukee Wis Burley SiMoe Chicago Gogat Sioux City Iowa Wani Feedars South St. Paul

Disowned by Hannity Not the Author of Campaign Button

Philadelphia reports former Democratic National Chairman William F. Harrity says he is not responsible for a campaign button with the slogan No foreign alliance no trusts no imperialism for us. He notes an evident mistake and denies sending the button to the Democratic national executive committee in Chicago.

Hatton Phildelphia William F. Hanrity Democratic National Executive Committee Chicago

Turbine Torpedo Boat Viper Reaches 32 Knots in Trial

The turbine torpedo boat Viper completed a preliminary trial in London yesterday, reaching a speed of thirty two knots. Official trials are expected to follow in a few days.

London Viper Lhe

Kid McCoy no Wreck at New York bout previously planned

A New York report from White Plates states Wied McCoy who trained at William Mullin’s farm for the December 11 match with Peter Maher has collapsed physically and may never again enter the ring. His nervous system is described as nearly a complete wreck.

Kid McCoy New York

Impaled on a Picket Fence on South Side Rail Way

Chicago on November 24 Andrew Lyven aged sixty in a rush to catch a train was hurled over the platform railing and impaled on an iron picket fence along the track edge. He is expected to die from the injuries.

Chicago Andrew Lyven South Side

Kidnapping of FourYearOld Mary Rockett Reported in Chicago

Four year old Mary Rockett was forcibly taken from her aunt's arms in the latter's home and carried away in a closed carriage. Investigators believe a former housekeeper, who had grown devoted to the child, planned the abduction.

Little Gret Chicago Mary Rockett

Disastrous Flood Threatens Texas Farmlands

Dennison Texas November 24 The section is in the early stages of a flood that threatens to be the most disastrous known in many years. Thousands of acres of valuable farming lands are under water.

Texas Dennison Tex

Deer hunting season takes toll in Adirondacks

In Piattaburg New York on November 24 a serious deer hunting season ended with 23 persons accidentally killed by hunters. The total deer kill in the Adirondacks was reported higher than normal with more fatalities than usual.

Dorr Piattaburg Adirondacks

Martin Bergen dies after hazing injury at Lawrenceville

Martin V. Bergen, son of Councilman Peter Y. Bergen of Princeton New Jersey, died yesterday from inflammation of the bowels caused by hazing received at Lawrenceville the previous Friday. The death underscores the dangers of hazing and follows an incident involving a local youth in Princeton.

Frinceton N. J Martin V. Bergen Peter Y. Bergen Lawrenceville

British transport Maocheater City sails to Cape Town

New Orleans November 24 The British transport Maocheater City sailed from this port for Cape Town carrying 2000 mules for use in the South African campaign.

South Africa New ‘Orleans Maocheater Clty Cape Town

Marquis of Salisbury Stricken by Influenza

The Marquis of Salisbury, residing in London at 111 Marquis road, is reported ill with influenza and unable to attend to public business as of November 24. The illness limits official duties and public engagements while he recovers.

Marquis of Salisbury London

Mexico to Lower Flag Over Public Buildings in Condolence

The Mexican government orders the national flag to be hoisted at half-mast in sympathy with the United States after the death of Vice President Hobart. In Pensacola, Massachusetts, Wort Lawrence, a Black man, is found dead by hanging near the site of a crime, with gunshot wounds noted.

Mexico City of Mexico Hobart Florida Pensacola Wort Lawrence W. Bowman Tory Te Placer

Alleged Plot Aimed at Dull George Divorce Case in Iowa

In Iowa Nov 21 a committee of attorneys led by Judge Applegate exposed an alleged plan by Baxter George and lawyer Stephen Harris to ruin Dull George by fabricating evidence for a divorce case. Harris, a University of Michigan graduate, was said to assist with the scheme. George was granted a divorce with 11,000 alimony.

Iown Mana Fuutuce Myidenes Seunure Divorac Adel Iowa Dull George Baxter George Stephen Harris Applegate Des Moines B& Wonn

Supreme Court Rakases To Pass Judgment

Washington November 22 The United States Supreme Court refused to pass upon the constitutionality of a North Dakota law making contempt of court punishable by imprisonment in habeas corpus cases The case involved Norman Markudén who sought release on habeas corpus The court in an opinion by Justice McIkenna said it was contrary to precedents to consider state law questions in habeas corpus proceedings except in great urgency cases

Courath North Dakota Las Washington United States Supreme Court Tompasa E Court

Fall from Wagons Claims Two in Wilsworth

In Wis Nov 22 John Petergon of Morville fell from a wagon and broke his neck dying instantly. James Webster's seven year old son of Wilsworth town fell from a lumber wagon. a wheel passed over his head and he died almost instantly.

Tnt Witgounsin Wilsworth Wis John Petergon Morville James Webster

Bold Burglary at Marshalltown Court House Basement

A southwest Insurance Company safe in Marshalltown Iowa was robbed at the court house basement on November 22 securing over 2500 dollars in cash and CDs. Despite many bystanders the burglars escaped. Authorities report no injuries.

Marshalltown Qash Takei Iowan Southwestern Insurance Company Court House

Incendiary Fires Reported in Stevens Point City

In Stevens Point Wis on Sunday six fires and one last evening were incendiary. Buildings included the Curren house and a large residence owned by Peter Kelly. The last fire damaged only building materials. The mayor had offered a 300 reward for the arrest and conviction of the parties responsible.

Badger Stevens Point Wis Curren Peter Kelly Partica

Arrests in Yankton for running games and liquor sales

In Yankton on November 22 Michael Magner George Carri Wil Waleb George Brown and Honnageger Bros were arrested on warrants for running games of chance in a suite building where liquor was sold. Three other indictments allege selling liquor without a license.

Gaming and Liquorian Yankton 8. D Sfichael Magner George Carri Wil Waleb George Brown Honnageger Bros Chincen

Rollins Guilty of Abusing Child in Redwood Falls Case

Lester Rollins was found guilty in Redwood Falls Minnesota for abusing a child under thirteen. He faced a ten year sentence with hard labor at Stillwater state prison. The trial linked Rollins to Matilda and Harrison Sanborn in the indictment and conviction.

Lester Rollins Redwood Falls Minn Lester Rolins Matilda Harrison Sanborn Rollins Stillwater

Woman seriously burned in gasoline stove blast

Leona Weyh of this place sustained serious burns when a gasoline stove exploded. A local doctor treated her injuries and had to remove a large portion of damaged flesh from her face and arms.

wArmour Leona Weyh

Fire destroys saloon restaurant buildings at Glyndon

Five structures in Glyndon Minnesota burned including Chris Syvergon's temperance saloon Tom Anderson's building occupied by Olaus Anderson's restaurant and Janea H Shen's building. Estimated loss about 2500 pounds. The blaze reported November 22. No injuries listed.

Glyndon Glyndon, Minn Chris Syvergon Tom Anderson Olaus Anderson Janea H. Shen

Oil stove explosion destroys Farrell real estate office

An oil stove exploded in the office of J. M. Farrell, real estate agent, wrecking office furniture. The loss is about $200, with insurance coverage noted. The incident occurred November 22, with little detail on injuries.

White J. M. Farrell

Contested Will Case Ends in Probate Court

In Fort Flerre on November 21 the WHI Contest Cloud probate dispute over the late red Dupree’s estate concluded. Nees Ovitt asserted niece status and a distributive share but her claim failed.

Fort Flerre Red Dupree

Girls May Die Near Stanley After Assault

In Stanley Wisconsin on November 21 a thirteen year old girl Mary Hayen living six miles west of town was assaulted by two older girls and is not expected to recover. The suspects are each held on one thousand dollar bonds.

Stanley Wis Mary Hayen

Woman Shot at Minneapolis in Apparent Cowardly Attack

Mrs Tennle Witkin wife of Fred Witkin was shot twice while on the St Paul street east side in Minneapolis. Police seek August Tatter believed to be the shooter after three shots were fired with two striking the head and back. She was taken to hospital and remains not expected to recover.

Dullein Tale Micet Dewitt Seemin Cortaba Minneapolis Tennle Witkin Fred Wic Tatter

Hospital Fight Ends With Warrant Against Doctor

In Yankton on November 2, Dr ik P Campbell and Dr GC H Wright clashed at the insane hospital. Campbell, struck by Wright with a revolver, obtained a warrant for Wright. Wright was released to await Nov 27 after being examined on a charge of attempting bodily harm. The case centers on care given to patient Mrs Wotal who died from burns.

Yankton Ik P. Campbell GC. H. Wright Insane Hospital Campbell Wright Justine Tiehey Meantine Uneate The Troens

Robbery in daylight at Butte mining firm store

News from Butte Montana reports a daylight robbery at the American Development and Mining company store in Gibbonville. Two young men named Din Harkins and Robert Diulbman allegedly held up the establishment during pay day, targeting payroll checks. They presumably planned to flee with a large cash sum and gold dust.

Butte Mont American Development and ‘Mining Company Gibbonavie Thalia Din Harkins Robert Diulbman American Development and Mining Company Vol Bere

Russian Colony Buys Farmland in Hill County

A Russian colony representative has visited northern Dakota to purchase grazing and farming land. Three ranches sold for cash: the Zine ranch at 2200 dollars, Daniels ranch at 4500 dollars, and the Shroefer ranch at 2000 dollars. About 1800 acres in the Big Bottom district are reported purchased. Prices deemed favorable.

Hille Sperrfish S. D South Dakota Tillis Daniels Shroefer Big Bottom

Killed Near Englewood by Work Blast Injures Worker

Jacob Bradshaw, who moved from an Iowa town with his family, was killed almost instantly near Englewood when a blast from Homestake water ditch work exploded rock. He dodged behind a tree after warning, but the rock struck his head. The Sioux Falls, M. D., report notes an Omaha railroad accident's victim, Edward Howard, may have been from Cincinnati with parents residing there.

Wy A Biant Derdwood 3. D Jacob Bradshaw Englewood Bradshaw Eills Cincinntiati Sioux Falls M. D Tha Cargner Omaha Ita Edward Howard Cincinnati That City

Water Reservoir Completed Near Deadwood

The Pare mont Midhorn Missouri Valley Railway company has completed a large water reservoir on Spring Creek behind the Catholic cemetery. It will hold 50,000 gallons and supply the roundhouse and depots nearby.

Deadwood Paremont, Midhorn & Missouri Valley Railway Company Spring Creek Roundhouse

Admiral Dewey's Death Man. Tigetings Minn. guest of brother

Lieut H H Caldwell of Washington arrived in Tigetings Minnesota yesterday and is staying with his brother J R Caldwell a bookkeeper at Gardner roller mill. He was secretary to Admiral Dewey on the Olympia and served as best man at the wedding.

Admiral Dewey Tigetings Minn H. H., Caldwell Washington, D. C J. R. Caldwell Gardner Roller Mil Olympia

Logging car accident fatality at Nickerson Minnesota

Charles Sumberg, 22, was killed instantly when struck by a skid while top-loading on a Minuvada and North logging car. He worked for Clough and Hurd. In Sillwater, deputy public examiner IL Koerner and WDT Buon arrived to audit state prison accounts ahead of a management change.

Peath Nickerson Ménn Charles Sumberg Minuvada & North Clough & Hurd Urikon Sillwater Minn Koerner Puble W. DT. Buon Priso Tere

Charge With Mall Theft in Aberdeen District Court

Joseph Poulosky charged with stealing a malt stock from the depot pattern at Gro ton. He was bound over to the federal court in Ney 22.

Aberdeen Joseph Poulosky Groton

Indian girl seized for mission school case at Tama City

Four hundred fifty Indians in Iowa are ready to start on the western trek with rifle and tomahawk. Wilcox, visiting Cedar Rapids, files for habeas corpus to release an eighteen year old Indian girl confined at the Toledo government school. The girl, Lelhyed-ka-che, married to Ta-ta-pleha, was taken from her husband and held in a room at the school since early month. The case challenges government authority to compel Indian children to enroll and the wider dispute over tribal sovereignty and government pay.

Moines Towa Witcox Montour On- Riltitlan Adee Olver BP String Herve Gald Tamatty Wioledo Wilcox Shiras Cedar Rapids Andian Toledo Indiana Lelhyed-ka-che G Seventoun Tamu City G. N. Nellis

County Treasurer A W Peterson Faces Shortage Probe

The disappearance of County Treasurer A W Peterson last week sparked citywide concern as the board of county commissioners reviewed his books and found a $14,000 deficit, with $8,000 unsecured in Yankton Savings Bank. Bank closure prevented further checks, and the commissioners plan bond actions to recover about $22,000.

Yankton Yankton, & D A. W. Peterson Yankton

WIRDLESS Telegraphy Test of Johnson-Ortier System in Milwaukee

A successful public test of wireless telegraphy under the Johnson-Ortier system occurred in Milwaukee on Nov 24. Messages traveled 4250 feet through six partitions in a seating hall using a standard telegraph key and a park coil induction. The system differs entirely from Marconi's lay evolution.

Milwaukee Park Co Marconi

Acquitted of Murder Ends Dramatic Court Scene

Bemidji Minnesota November 24 The state murder case against Nelson Rust et al heard since Friday before Judge Hernand ended with a jury verdict of not guilty after an all night deliberation. In the judge’s charge Mrs Rust suffered a stroke and remains recovering. Kuset stood charged with the intentional killing of William McMullin.

Nelson Rust Bemidji Unn HeNand Rust Kuset William McMullin

Postoffice Robbery at Emery South Dakota

Chief Clerk Chapman of the Postoffice Inspection Bureau received a telegram from Inspector Morrin reporting a burglary at the Emery South Dakota postoffice. Early yesterday morning the safe was blown open with a drill or charge and a number of postage stamps were taken, but no money was secured.

Emery D. St.aal Chapman Morrla South Dakota Snrfy

Jury verdict in Medlin versus Italy Tercar Mining company

The Jol Medlin case against Italy Tercar Mining company delivered a verdict awarding $12,000 in damages for injuries sustained in the incident, down from a $20,000 claim. The trial occurred in Mulcod, Trupidt City, on November 28.

Holy Terror Mulcod Trupidt City Jol Medlin Italy

Farmer’s son dies after accidental rifle fire near Volga City

On November 23 in Volga City area Jumea Dunn, a farmer four miles east of the city, accidentally shot his twelve year old son Tay while hunting. The lad died a few hours later.

Volga City Towa Jumea Dunn Tay

Fragmentary exchange in Catholic Standard and Times clipping

A cryptic OCR fragment shows a dialogue about friendship and debt involving names like Tom Jack Yom Pek and a warning not to lose a friend, referencing Catholic Standard and Times. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Tack Jones Tom Jack Times

Still More Counterfeiting and Boasted Imitations

The Secret Service has unearthed another counterfeit gang and secured a quantity of bogus bills. The report notes high value items are often faked, including Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters, which have many imitators but no equal for indigestion and dyspepsia.

Hostatter

Uncertain Washington Star quote as election ends

A sympathetic citizen remarks that worry is over but the unsuccessful candidate counters that the toil continues. He vows to hustle harder to find something to be thankful for before November 20.

Washington Star

Complaint of Quietude in a Game Fight Field

A pugilist laments the match as a tense battle while a spectator jests that it felt like an 80 point cribbage game or a similar home amusement. The exchange captures a playful take on the contest in Washington far.

Washingtom

The Censor Reprints a Wartime Telegraph Exchange

A clipped exchange shows a newspaper man proposing telegraphing home to call the commanding general an idiot while a censor refuses to permit any military secrets transmission. The oddly formal Life quote frames the wartime clash over press freedom and security.

Reward for Calne’s Cure and Toledo Patent Remedy

An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any fate of Calne that cannot be cured by Holls etarrh Cure from J Chaney Co Toledo Ohio. The notice claims the product works internally affecting blood and mucous surfaces and includes testimonials. It mentions selling through druggists and references a woman voting incident in Philadelphia.

Holl J, Chaney & CO Toledo Tulver Oheney Wort & Truex

Brass Button Found in Morning Collection

The Chicago News reports a brass button discovered in the morning collection. It notes only one member has a husband on the police force, implying the donor is identifiable.

Olive Chicago News

Gripp Core Cure Ad Claims Laxative Tablets

The item notes a grip remedy called Gripp Core Cure with laxative Bromo Quinine tablets, citing H W Grove’s signature on each box. It includes unrelated lines about Dukane Ladysmith and Gnanwell Ladysmith and a quoted exchange from a Pittburgh Chronicle Telegram, all in a fragmented OCR style.

H.W. Grove Bbc

Fragmented quotes and wry maxims from 19th century columns

A jumble of pithy sayings and satirical excerpts from periodicals including Chicago Record and Life. The piece presents quips on art, marriage, consumption bills, and common proverbs, ending with a note about turning over a new leaf and misers.

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