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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

6

Bank Robbery and Double Murder in Sherburn Minn

Five masked robbers shot dead George Thorburn and Olaf J. Oestern in the Bank of Sherburn yesterday afternoon. Eyewitnesses describe two men entering, firing, and escaping on bicycles with cash between $1,000 and $2,000. Authorities across Minnesota pursue the suspects as a statewide manhunt unfolds.

Sherburn Minn George Thorburn Olof J. Oestern Lue Young Walter A. Wood Harvester Company George R. Browning Alies William Masters Browning Moycler Willan Mastera P. Empey Max Ovstern Thorburn Gestern Doctora Nengell Harn‘den Alpha Louis Kohler Sobler Sherif Hill Thorluca Haldman Ont Brown & Lineshill Owenty Western Ives Luverine McArthur Lund & Roth Tiloxrburn Ocestern Estherville Iowa Jensen Menard Merderers St. Paul Guv. Clough Maeckowen Walter A. Wood Harvester “Company Olaf J. Oeastern Guy Clough C. Q. Everett Martin County Everett Fairmount Attanger

Rebels Lose 250 in Pinar del Rio Engagement

From Havana comes a report on the Pinar del Rio clash between Bernal's Spanish troops and Maceo's insurgents. It states rebels suffered 250 killed while Spanish forces reported 28 killed and 25 severely wounded plus 00 slightly wounded.

Wepyler Havana Pinar del Rio Bernal Insurgenta Dnder Maceo

Monument Unveiling in Galesburg Honors Civil War Soldiers

An unveiling ceremony for a granite monument in Galesburg featured remarks by Dr. Richard Jared and Lincoln’s tribute via speaker Chauncey M. Depew. The event remembered Civil War patriots, praised victory’s costs, and stressed national unity beyond wartime rivalries. Lincoln, Depew, and Mary D. McCauley participated among other dignitaries.

Knox Car Aston Beha Provete Chinunesy MM Bert Lincoln Ws CH. Oovhyan Tilols Republic Jaltora Richard Jared Rob Lincoln Chicago Jet Pitriota Galesburg Siate Luan Cochran Atrs Mary D. McCauley Ciinoss Woman's Relief Corps Chauncey M Depew Aras

Atkinson Wins Georgia Governorship in Tight Race

Results from Georgia and Florida show W. H. Atkinson re elected governor by a majority near 28 000 with gains in Fulton and Bibb counties and a Democratic legislature expected. In Florida Floridan election returns indicate slow counting with Democrats projected to hold large majorities in both chambers. The Australian austen is noted as suppressing literacy and black turnout.

Georgia Florida Atlanta Atkinson Fulton County Bibb County Thomas Wilson Atkingou Hea Senate Florian Jacksonville Fla Austen House of Representatives

Grand Forks Street Fair Opens to Busy Crowd

Grand Forks North Dakota October 2 The street fair opens with thousands of visitors arriving by train. Streets and booths are decorated as business blocks glow with new paving and lively exhibits. Every booth attracts crowds, presenting a handsome appearance and many attractions.

Grand

Mormon Conference Sustains Church Authorities Except Thatcher

At the Salt Lake conference of the Mormon church the authorities were sustained with Moses Thatcher omitted from the list for failing to take council before accepting nomination for political office. Thatcher was the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate last year.

Salt Lake The Mormon Church Moses Thatcher Thatcher United States Senate

Walker Digson Elected Bishop of Western New York

Bishop William David Walker of North Dakota was chosen as bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Western New York at the diocesan council held in Buffalo New York on October. The election brings a new church leader to oversee regional congregations and planned diocesan programs.

Hishop Walker Digson Buffalo N. Y Wilam David Walker North Dakota Episcopal Diocese of Western New York

Life entonce Iowa man found guilty of murder in first degree

Herman Boek was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to hard labor for life at Anamosa Iowa. He killed Augusta Barta, his wife's sister, on April 13, 1806, after drunken abuse of his wife and following a planned ambush as they returned from church. He believed he was shooting his wife.

Entonce New Hampton Towa Herman Boek Annamost Iowa Augusta Barta Yorva Marta Bartz

Two Men Suspected in Sherburne Murders Arrested Near Estherville

Reports from Estherville Iowa indicate two men named J D Lair and Fred Pratt suspected in a fatal Sherburne Minnesota murder spree were arrested near Estherville. A large armed posse works north east and west while additional officers hunt across Northwest Iowa and North Central. Dispatches say Pratt and Lair, known in Wilder Minnesota, may have robbed a Lakefield hardware store and left behind identifiable blue overalls.

Eatherville Lowe Lwoinen Sherburne Minn Svea City Armstrong Graetiinger Tally Estherville Noy Crevtlon Alrardy North Central Iowa Fairmont Dunn Jackson County Jackson Walker Othe Desperadoes Mr. Walker Tockson Town Superior Laws Lake Park Sherif Dunn Jackson Fa SheriMf Peddie Han J. D. Lair Fred Pratt Pratts J. D. Sairling Heron Lake J. D. Salr Pratt Wedneydoay Annte J. D. Sair Pred Pratt

Weyler Telegram Clarifies Engagements With Macco

Ward from Weyler New York Oct 0 reports Senor Du Pu y di Tome Spanish minister to the United States says Havana dispatches list only three recent Macco engagements. Gen Melquizo led Sept 26 at Loma de Torino Col Giandos led Oct 4 at Caja del Toro and Loma Blanca Gen Bermal led Oct 4 at Loma Ceja del Negro. No attack on the trocha is claimed.

Breckinridge Nominated for Congress in Ashland District

Lexington Kentucky October 1 The Democratic congressional committee nominated W C P Breckinridge for Congress in the Ashland district The Leader editorial backed the nomination Sam J Roberts Republican state campaign chairman endorsed the Breckinridge choice Silver Democrats planned to nominate a candidate at Frankfort tomorrow

Drecekinridge Lexington Congressional Committee of the National Democracy W. C. P. Breckinride Cot Bress Ashland Hevdnth Leader Sam J. Roberts Republican State Campaign Committee Breckinridge Trankfort

Bank Trustee George Marsh Shoots Self at Annisquam

Shocking suicide at Annisquam summer home ends years of banking and trusteeship for George Marsh former head of a Boston bank and Gilbert Hospital director. Trustees had long warned Marsh of heavy speculation and demanded securities. note found after death warned against cowardice.

Cape Ann George 1. Marsh Bank Ne Well Ag Lin Solt Misi Aumimer My. Maral Boston Gilbert Hospital Corporation Marsh Brad Heon Ului Cunninghant Enteviite Bank Us Myrsii Annisquuam Anniaquin

Bryan in Iowa Speech at Burlington Coliseum

William J Bryan arrived in Burlington at 6 55 PM in the private car Idler and was met by a 200 strong reception. A breakfast at J I Seerly followed, then a 6 80 PM court house reception. At 11 PM he spoke in the Coliseum, a semi centennial Iowa celebration venue, with a large parade and bands.

Burlington Iowa William JT. Bryan Bryan Ke 'Travy Origen Eurly J. I Seerly Mr. Bryan Congress Court House Main Whilington Grape Park Be- Hind Coliseum Union of States

Florida governor race shows Bloxham lead in early returns

Partial returns from Florida counties indicate W. D. Bloxham leads for governor by 15 000 to 20 000, below early Democratic hopes. Governor Mitchell polled 82 004 votes, Bloxham 88 89, with Mitchell’s majority 23 755. Shorts lags behind for superintendent. Republican Dennis Egan notes Jew vote favoring Stripling over St. W. Davis in Congress race.

Bloxium Jacksonville Kln Joreda W. D. Bloxiuum Intintgent Govrnor Mitchell Buekin Mitchell W.N. Shorts Bloxham Dennis Eigan National Republican Florida J.N. Stripling Congress St. W. Davis

Man Found Dead Near Railroad Tracks in Northeast Minneapolis

A man identified as John Anderson of 1806 Buchanan Street was found dead near the railroad tracks at North Teenth Avenue between Monroe and Junction streets. A Northern Pacific freight train is suspected to have caused the fatality. the body was taken to the county morgue.

Minneapolis Nighteenth Avenue Monroe Jin Morene Renanus John Anderson Northwestern Casket Factory Buchanan Street Northern Pacific

Morocco Factory Fire Kills Fireman in Wilmington

Five factories along Second and Walnut streets in Wilmington were damaged today by a blaze that caused about 200 000 in losses. Fireman William McNeal was killed when walls collapsed. The Garrett & Barr and related firms were affected in the incident.

Morocco Wilmington Del Garrett & Barr Baird & Co Washington, Jones & Co Second Walnut Streets William McNeal

Suspected Murder Shocks Madison With Police Arrests

Excitement grips Madison as Guy Peterson is found dead in a ditch. George Ayers, 24, is arrested and detained on suspicion. Doctors examine Peterson's body and reportedly seek poison evidence, while investigators pursue several active clues.

Madisen Madison Wis Guy Peterson George Ayers Peterson Evan

Grange du Maurier Dies Amid Popu larity and Triumph

London reports the artist novelist Grange du Maurier, famed for Tellby, died at 2:00 a.m. surrounded by friends. He had reached peak fame with Drilby and The Martian, declined lecture offers, and left behind a legacy of popular works and a pending Century Magazine novel. He suffered heart trouble intensified by recent exciting events.

London Grange du Maurier Drilby di Maurier Inez du Maurier Sveugall Miurlor Willian Towells Lvilby Varia Howella Ita Harper's Monthly Boags Torm du Muitrier Peter Ibbetson Sky Tndec Paw Potter Princely Affera Ooen Lyceum Ove Century Magazine

Miners Reopen Work as Defenses Erected at Mines

Leaders report mines resuming operation within thirty days under guard. Bar Verdes and other sites fortified with lock houses and sentry boxes around Little Johnny Bison Last Chip and other fields. Juanes St Amhur, missing since riots, replaced by Peter B Curnbull as miners union president. policy unchanged, operators firm against compromise.

Juanes St. Amhur Miners’ Union Peter B.curnbull

Connecticut Gold Democrats Convene in Hartford Nominate State Ticket

The state convention of the gold standard Democrats met in Hartford with three hours of orderly deliberations. Presidential electors, a full state ticket, and endorsements for state senators and probate judges were placed in nomination. Governor candidate Jal A. Sperry and other statewide officers were proposed.

Connecticut Gold Democrats Hartford Gold Standard Democrats Jal A. Sperry Willan Wilde Hyde Wiliam Belchers George H. Hoyt Herbert Curtis

Varga Charged in Newark Murder of Infant Victim

In Newark New Jersey laborer Varga, described as a veteran, intoxicated after drinking, killed his six year old son by throwing him to the floor. His wife was absent and a neighbor with the carriage in the infant had left momentarily. Varga fled and is now at large.

Newark N. J Varga

McKinney Registers Report Voter Registration At Canton

McKinley, 53, of Ohio birth, listed at 2a Rekot street, registered January 1896 but voted in this precinct for five years. Clerks McRoberts and Pluckard recorded ten voters at Precinct B, East ward, as McKinley rode to the polls in a single-horse gig with companions to register early in the morning.

McKinney Canton Oo McKinley Kot Street Ohio McRoberts Pluckard Pest Mmaj McKinley Tagaly

Grandpa’s legacy guides a man to do his best

A fragment from a reading notes a grandfather’s counsel to a boy to do the best one can in all tasks. The tale emphasizes a lifelong lesson valued more than wealth, reflecting a moral passed down through generations. Nearby ads promote fur coats and theater humor, linking everyday life to enduring wisdom.

Ana Akaya Christian Intelligencer

Coe's Cough Gatanm Te the oldest and beat

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Coe's Cough and a polished Limbe with a Philadelphia North American quotation about beating people. No clear event or identities are readable.

Coe de Limbe Philadelphia

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