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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
1
A fragment from a 19th century notes column discusses popular topics, fashion, and global politics. It mentions Cuba’s seasons, New York women, London gossip on dynamite plots, and the Armenian issue, with references to Weyler, Roumania, and British restraint. It also cites diverse mortality figures from various diseases.
The author notes that once inventors succeed in making a dead bird fly, a solution to the airship problem may follow. He compares this to earlier scientific deductions from about 75 years ago, suggesting parallels with predicting machinery achieving similar feats.
The article notes Dr Nansen receiving high honors upon his return, suggesting he perceives the reception as compensation for hardships endured, though few would endure similar ordeals for similar rewards.
Queen Victoria’s reign surpasses all English sovereigns in length. The upcoming June 21, 1807 milestone marks the sixtieth year. Ben Tillett, dock leader, was arrested in Belgium for proposing an international longshoremen strike seen by some as madness. The question remains if his stance reflects consistent union action or wider dockworker failures.
The Italian foreign minister says the cruiser sent to Brazil was a friendly gesture while the Brazilian minister calls the matter largely unimportant, attributing it to misbehavior by an Italian consul. Both governments view the issue as of little consequence and seek to deescalate tensions.
Washington dispatch notes Vice Consul Khouri in Beirut reports Consul Thomas H. Gibson died of smallpox. W. S. Rosecrans is elected president of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland. Princess Olga of Montenegro, born March 19, 1850 at Cetinje, is mentioned. Charles P. Willie of the Kentucky Register dies suddenly. Dr. Edward Beckendorf of St. Louis dies at 74. Alfred Hebard, surveyor for the CB&Q across Iowa, dies in New London Conn. Judge William P. Wolfe of Cedar Rapids dies after long illness. Kate Field’s effects to be shipped from Honolulu to San Francisco. H. H. Kohlsaar aids funeral costs.
A string of incidents reports nine injured in a rail tie near Butte Montana and fatalities including M B Garland and Edward Harris in Englewood New Jersey. Wrecks near Meridville Pennsylvania and logging plant fires in Andersen Indiana. Luzon grounded off Woosung China. farmer David Palmer killed by train in Vincennes Indiana. farmer W W Lord killed near Eagle Grove Iowa. derailed hoist killed Martin Dudack and fatally injured John Farker at Buffalo. Oval Wood Dish plant destroyed in Traverse City Michigan. manager Mark Davis injured in Leavenworth. Great Eastern rail collision at Merch Eng station injuring seventeen. South Sea missionary schooner Evanelia reported foundered. Dorchester Cath boat Hebe missing with six aboard.
A collage of 19th century crime items lists Arthur Adams dying after laudanum in Peoria TH, N. A. Craig shot in Table Rock Neb, James McMillan killing his wife in Bedford Ohio, Joel L. Sheppard at Washington Ill, and Joseph N. Wolfson arrested in New Orleans. Other notes recount theft of gold ore valued at 30000 at Tomboy Telluride Col, a green goods scam in Ble Hill Ky, Marshal Wintery shot in Morning Sun Ind, Richard Williams jailed for extortion in San Francisco, Emma Ashley acquitted after shooting at a millionaire, and a Cotton family murder near Tickfaw La with Lige King pursued for the killings.
A California Supreme Court directive grants Alonzo I Whitman a fresh trial after his nine year sentence for forgery. The case involves old state and city funds and prior political ties. The decision follows warnings about grounds for appeal and potential new evidence.
Oct. 2 reports from Jacksonville to Washington describe a hurricane sweeping from Cedar Keys through Savannah and Staunton, causing numerous deaths and wide property damage. Florida losses may reach millions while Georgia, South Carolina, and Maryland suffer flooding, collapsed bridges, fires, and stranded ships. rescuers track casualty counts as wires fail and roads flood.
Dispatches from the Orient via the steamship Olina report renewed severe storms in Kobe causing extensive property damage and interrupted railway links between Yoko hama and the southern port not yet fully restored. Togo and Gifu prefectures suffer major losses with hives drowned by floods. American consul I J Connelly aboard the China notes lower Kobe decaying, rotting streets.
Capt Hart held in Philadelphia on $1000 bail for neutrality law violation over sending sump aid ammunition to insurgents via the Laurada. Capt Tart surrendered after learning of an affiant’s charge, released on bail. George Barnum, Ithaca Michigan, murdered for his money near Harrison. Theft report from Fargo North Dakota details cattle thieves driving a herd to Chicago. Ottumwa Iowa miners threaten a strike over price dispute, 2000 workers at stake as operators offer 80 cents and miners demand 90 cents.
In Marseilles Armenian refugees flee massacres in Constantinople hoping for U S asylum. Despair grows as charity groups and governments offer little help with many destitute, penniless, and hungry. Some are transported to Argentina or remain stranded awaiting guidance to reach New York or safer stays.
Oct. 1 reports say strong rain hindered events on the McKinley lawn as four visits were postponed. Soldiers from Sanctuaky home and local residents came by special coaches to the tabernacle where Maj. McKinley spoke after remarks by Sergt. Hopking for the soldiers and L. W. Bull for citizens. Major McKinley later addressed railroad men and Indiana farmers.
An incident near Plgno last night left Perry Turgu goo dead after a shot by Peter Hines who also mortally wounded his wife. Authorities reported the event occurred about two miles east of Plgno at Furgugoo's residence.
Montreal October 1 report notes leprosy in its worst form exists in the city. Lee Tung a Chinaman who died of a mysterious illness is listed as a victim. An inspection of all Chinese boarding and lodging houses and stores has been ordered. Also dated Canton October 1 Hon J W Foster failed to pay respects to Maj McKinley during a social visit.
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