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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1894
Page
5
A turbulent bulletin from Cleveland to New York notes deaths and accidents across several states, including a span of fatal incidents in Ohio and Indiana, plus reports on public health and an opera house fire in Erie. The piece also records political moves, notable retirements, and diplomatic updates from abroad, with a mix of personal losses and official actions.
Washington reports a high profile social scandal centering on Capt. John G. Osberg, Col. Russell, and Mrs. Olberg. Forgery and financial deception crown a plot that ruined Osberg’s finances while misidentification and alleged adultery fuel a sensational case. Russell, jailed on bail, claims a broader scheme. Olberg’s wife vanishes and mystery surrounds the missing child.
Adolph Steese, a general service employee, made a bungled suicide attempt in room 10 on the army building's third floor. He fired a Colt revolver into his mouth. the shot shattered teeth, tore his eye, and tore into the ceiling before dropping to the floor. Employees nearby intervened as he wiped his face and tried to divest the danger. He was taken to the city hospital.
In Oct 2 Chicago, the United States Court of Appeals modified Judge Jenkins injunction on strikes. Justice Harlan rejected the notion that a strike is necessarily illegal and affirmed a legal strike exists. The ruling, joined by Justices Woods and Gunn, redefines the scope of injunctions and con місes of the strike concept while noting the decision’s reception by Judge Jenkins.
In Nashville on October 2 the Adams Express robbery case involving defendants Charles A Hardin Charles Elrod Charles Laytor and James Morris was brought before the circuit court and a jury was selected.
Grand Jury returns indictments against Henry Havemeyer and John Searles of the Sugar Trust and Alton Seymour of Seymour Young for refusing to answer questions before the Senate investigating committee. McCartney of Garson McCartney and Chapman of New York are indicted to correct wording.
Mrs. Emily Parker aged ninety two, died Saturday in Newport, Minnesota. Born June 27, 1802 in New Hampshire, she came to Minnesota with her husband in 1857 and lived a long quiet life with her youngest son Charles A. Parker in Newport. She mothered thirteen children, with several surviving: G O Arnold Malone New York. John Willoughby St Paul Park. Robert Wade Jackson Minnesota. Fred Parker Jackson California. Charles A Parker Newport Minnesota.
Paris reports say French ambassador De Cray returned discouraged from London as the Egyptian question fuels friction. The Figaro notes renewed strain with Britain, and the Paris Parliament announced De Craig's resignation with Baron de Courcel set to succeed him.
Oct 2 report from Stillwater Minnesota notes the contract between the state and Chinese Workforce Manufacturing Co ended, convicts to be reassigned, company offices vacated, and relocation planned to a suite atop the Duluth station. Warden cannot confirm new employments.
Wilumis City Oct 2 Senator Vi opened the campaign in Western Missouri last night. He warned opponents not to expect attacks on the president or Democrats. He said his contest is with the enemy, not Democrats, and urged Democrats to stay firm. He contrasted Democratic pledges with McKinley’s recent Bangor speech, arguing reform promises were not redeemed and federal laws were weakened. West favored free coinage of silver.
A dispatch from Chee-Koo notes Japanese cruisers sighted daily off Chee-T’ee and a northern landing reportedly. British squadron patrols the Gulf of Pe-Chili amid Shanghai unrest. In Missouri, a mixed train and freight collision near St Joseph injures several. engineers and passengers sustain injuries but no deaths expected.
A Tegucigalpa dispatch reports a Central American union project dropped for now. Fire at Mirror Lake House in New York destroys property worth about 150000. London family mourns Todd Maddon death after surgical complications. Gordon Ohio saloon blown by dynamite. no injuries. John A. Meehin commits suicide at Girard House in Philadelphia. Naples convent scandal draws comment. several arrested. Three men buried by sewer collapse at Rochester NC near state hospital. Marlette Ohio men run over by electric cars. deaths noted. Moonshine raid leaves 106 suspects led by US Marshal Greer from Ashland KY to Louisville MO. Prehistoric giant skeleton unearthed near Portsmouth Ohio with ornaments.
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